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Gambhir backs under-fire Pathan to strike form soon

Gambhir backs under-fire Pathan to strike form soon

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir is not too bothered about Yusuf Pathan's extended lean patch and preferred to stay positive, saying it is a "good sign" that the team is still winning games without much contribution from the big-hitting batsman.

'Lord's Test against Pak last year looked clean'

'Lord's Test against Pak last year looked clean'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

The legitimacy of Australia's victory over Pakistan at Lord's Test last year may be in question but Simon Katich and Shane Watson said they never suspected any wrongdoing in that match.

Why Hrithik's Agneepath REALLY worked

Why Hrithik's Agneepath REALLY worked

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

We list the reasons.

Militants target Manipur Speaker's house, 1 killed

Militants target Manipur Speaker's house, 1 killed

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Intensifying their attacks ahead of the Assembly polls, unidentified militants exploded a bomb near the house of the Manipur Assembly Speaker I Hemachandra Singh in Imphal West district on Sunday killing one person and leaving at least three wounded.

HC orders return of acquired Noida land to farmers

HC orders return of acquired Noida land to farmers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

According to a court official, "The land was acquired for residential purposes in June 2008 in Patwari village under Dadri Tehsil of what is known as Gautam Budh Nagar district in the neighbourhood of the national capital New Delhi."

TTFI starts search for new coach

TTFI starts search for new coach

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Swede Anders Johansson's decision to turn down the offer of coaching the Indian table tennis team is set to affect the country's paddlers' preparation for the upcoming international tournaments and more importantly the 2012 London Olympics.

Djokovic to play Italy's Lorenzo first up at Melbourne Park

Djokovic to play Italy's Lorenzo first up at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Second-ranked Rafael Nadal, the 2009 champion, will have to wait until the weekend to find out his first-round opponent after drawing a qualifier.

Centre wants states to draft code of ethics for ministers

Centre wants states to draft code of ethics for ministers

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

States have been advised to appoint financial advisors or set up an empowered committee with financial experts to oversee major spending decisions.

Aussie media blast BCCI over DRS refusal

Aussie media blast BCCI over DRS refusal

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

The Australian media blasted the BCCI for refusing to use the Decision Review System after two home side players were dismissed controversially on the opening day of the first Test.

No one is guaranteed a start, says Arthur

No one is guaranteed a start, says Arthur

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Australia coach Mickey Arthur made it clear that nobody is assured of a place in the national side and senior cricketers like Ricky Ponting will have to perform to be in the reckoning for the first cricket Test against India, starting December 26.

PM discusses Gorshkov delay with Russian president

PM discusses Gorshkov delay with Russian president

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has raised with Russia the issue of delay in the delivery of Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier to the Indian Navy, saying it was important for India that the ship arrives in time. The Gorshkov issue was raised by the prime minister during the 12th Indo-Russian Summit talks with President Dmitry Medvedev at the Kremlin on Friday. Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai told newsmen that both India and Russia were clear that they would take action.

Fraud alleged: Legal tussle over Sebi probe on DLF intensifies

Fraud alleged: Legal tussle over Sebi probe on DLF intensifies

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

A complainant has alleged that he was duped of his land worth Rs 34 crore by the DLF Group and following a direction by the Delhi high court, Sebi has ordered a full-fledged probe into the complaint.

The secret behind Cognizant's AMAZING success

The secret behind Cognizant's AMAZING success

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Hiring during a recession and leveraging a stable succession gameplan are just a few amongst many other things that this firm did right.

Rupert Murdoch foam pie attacker pleads guilty

Rupert Murdoch foam pie attacker pleads guilty

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

A British comedian who dramatically threw a shaving-cream pie at media mogul 80-year-old Rupert Murdoch during a parliamentary hearing into the phone-hacking scandal on Friday pleaded guilty and was convicted of assault and causing harassment.

Present a strong Lokpal Bill in Parliament: Team Anna to UPA

Present a strong Lokpal Bill in Parliament: Team Anna to UPA

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

As the government prepares to bring the Lokpal Bill to the Cabinet, social activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday pitched for a strong version of the law to be presented for the consideration of Parliament.

Star Wars maker returns with war film, Red Tails

Star Wars maker returns with war film, Red Tails

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

The film has an all-black cast.

Botched debate over poverty line: A Catch-22 for UPA?

Botched debate over poverty line: A Catch-22 for UPA?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The manner in which the government and the political opposition in Delhi have been guilt-tripped into this debate on the poverty line is a reflection of a broader phenomenon that has taken root within the minds of the thinking class at large, says Shashi Shekhar.

TN opposes plea to shift Rajiv killers' appeals out of HC

TN opposes plea to shift Rajiv killers' appeals out of HC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Tamil Nadu's Additional Advocate General Gurukrishna Kumar opposed the plea for transfer of the three convicts' appeals out of the state high court, denying allegations made before the apex court that the atmosphere in the state was too "vitiated and surcharged" to hold a free and fair hearing in the case.

Indian tycoon in multi-million dollar scam in Australia

Indian tycoon in multi-million dollar scam in Australia

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Pankaj Oswal previously claimed that he was entitled to funnel money into his private companies.

Madhur blames Ash for hiding pregnancy news

Madhur blames Ash for hiding pregnancy news

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

The filmmaker breaks his silence on his blog.

Killings and talks can't go together, Mamata warns Maoists

Killings and talks can't go together, Mamata warns Maoists

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Giving an ultimatum, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday asked Maoists to choose between talks and killing, saying 'the two can't go together'.

Sebastian Vettel on pole in Singapore F1 GP

Sebastian Vettel on pole in Singapore F1 GP

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel secured the team's 14th pole position in as many races this season when the German world champion led Saturday's qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix.

Ramdev has exposed his true colours: Chidambaram

Ramdev has exposed his true colours: Chidambaram

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wedensday told repoters that Baba Ramdev has exposed his true colours and intentions by telling his audience during an interaction at Haridwar that he would raise an armed cadre and retaliate if Ravan Lila is repeated.

'I don't think anyone can even copy Dev Anand'

'I don't think anyone can even copy Dev Anand'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Former Indian Cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar remembers how Dev Anand's energy amazed him.

Ratan Tata's 20-year tenure: Only a few red marks

Ratan Tata's 20-year tenure: Only a few red marks

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

When he took over as chairman of the Tata Group in 1991, the majority perception was the untested nephew of J R D Tata would be a pushover.

Churchill sack coach Drago Mamic

Churchill sack coach Drago Mamic

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Churchill Brothers coach Drago Mamic, who failed to guide the team to I-League triumph, has been shown the door by club president Churchill Alemao.

Pakistan keen to start with a bang against Kenya

Pakistan keen to start with a bang against Kenya

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Keen to re-establish their reputation dented by the spot-fixing scandal, unpredictable Pakistan will look to launch their cricket World Cup campaign on a rousing note when they take on minnows in Hambantota on Wednesday.

Shootout win was never in doubt: Lampard

Shootout win was never in doubt: Lampard

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Frank Lampard began to think there was no way back for Chelsea in the Champions League final as the minutes ticked down with Bayern Munich leading 1-0, but when the match went to a penalty shootout he had no doubts the trophy was coming to London.

Windies snatch thrilling draw in final Test

Windies snatch thrilling draw in final Test

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Spinners Pragyan Ojha and R Ashwin plotted a dramatic West Indies batting collapse as India very nearly pulled off a sensational win before the visitors pegged them back to a nerve-wracking last-ball draw in the third and final Test at Wankhede, Mumbai on Saturday.

Resta to start Spanish GP in 13th position, Nico 14th

Resta to start Spanish GP in 13th position, Nico 14th

Rediff.com12 May 2012

None of the two Sahara Force India drivers managed to be in top-10 in the qualifying as Paul di Resta will start Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix in 13th position, just ahead of team-mate Nico Hulkenberg.

When Mohanlal, Shah Rukh went for a boat ride

When Mohanlal, Shah Rukh went for a boat ride

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Humpy loses to Yifan in World Championships

Humpy loses to Yifan in World Championships

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy misplayed a fine position and went down to defending champion Yifan Hou of China in the third game of the Women's World Championship.

How India's top 20 firms by market cap have changed in 20 years

How India's top 20 firms by market cap have changed in 20 years

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Strategic sectors may offer manufacturing firms opportunity to return to the top of Indian industry, says Sanjaya Baru.

Indian student arrested in US 'sham varsity' scam

Indian student arrested in US 'sham varsity' scam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

At least one Indian student has been arrested in a countrywide operation in which hundreds of Indians may be victims or participants in an elaborate fraud scheme involving a California university.

Mukund makes merry against Northants

Mukund makes merry against Northants

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

A well-made hundred by Abhinav Mukund highlighted the opening day of India's tour match against Northamptonshire at the County Ground on Friday.

Spot-fixing: Judge slaps fines too on convicted Pak trio

Spot-fixing: Judge slaps fines too on convicted Pak trio

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

The three Pakistani cricketers -- Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir, who were handed jail sentences for their involvement in spot-fixing, were also ordered by Justice Jeremy Cooke to pay up the prosecution cost of the case.

'Osama raid took Pakistan Army by surprise'

'Osama raid took Pakistan Army by surprise'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

The United States raid that killed Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad was not known to "any tier" of the Pakistani army which was "taken by surprise" by the May 2 operation, a top military officer told an inquiry panel probing the Al Qaeda leader's presence in Pakistan.

Unusual monsoon pics: Car or boat?

Unusual monsoon pics: Car or boat?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here is the next set of responses -- and you can share yours too!

Review: Jo Dooba So Paar lacks imagination

Review: Jo Dooba So Paar lacks imagination

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

It tries to be a simple film but gets more and more convoluted.