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'Kuldeep was the X-factor India missed in England'

'Kuldeep was the X-factor India missed in England'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Kuldeep Yadav could have helped India take 20 wickets in England series, says Michael Clarke

'Didn't expect the wicket to deteriorate so quickly'

'Didn't expect the wicket to deteriorate so quickly'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

India bowling coach Morne Morkel admitted his side was "surprised" by how quickly the Eden Gardens surface "deteriorated" after a dramatic second day in which 15 wickets fell and the opening Test swung sharply in India's favour.

'Unstoppable Things: Time. Ageing. Abhishek Sharma'

'Unstoppable Things: Time. Ageing. Abhishek Sharma'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

As India marches toward the Asia Cup final, one thing is crystal clear -- Abhishek Sharma isn't just participating in this tournament; he's redefining it.

'Trump Doesn't Want To Wait For Benefits Of A Long-Term Partnership'

'Trump Doesn't Want To Wait For Benefits Of A Long-Term Partnership'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'He needs to see results while he is in office.'

Centurion showdown: Can India bounce back against SA?

Centurion showdown: Can India bounce back against SA?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Indian batting line-up need to get its mojo back against a resurgent South Africa to regain the lost ground on rather unfamiliar SuperSport Park conditions

Batting needs to deliver runs: Kumble reacts to India's loss

Batting needs to deliver runs: Kumble reacts to India's loss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Former cricketer Anil Kumble reacted to India's disappointing defeat to New Zealand in the second Test of the series in Pune, stating that India's batting has let the hosts down.

Pitch in focus as India eye series-levelling win in Pune

Pitch in focus as India eye series-levelling win in Pune

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

India will look for the right balance as they aim for a series-levelling victory against a spunky New Zealand in the must-win second Test.

'Kohli Will Play Tests For 5 More Years'

'Kohli Will Play Tests For 5 More Years'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'The players careers are going to get longer, and in that process, if it benefits the Indian team, nothing like it.'

'India Offers Once In A Lifetime Opportunity To Create Wealth'

'India Offers Once In A Lifetime Opportunity To Create Wealth'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'We see mid-and small-caps as a real pot of gold.' 'From a 10-15 years perspective, mid-and small-cap are likely to outperform the larger index, as they have done in the past.'

U-19 World Cup star Pandey the next Ravindra Jadeja?

U-19 World Cup star Pandey the next Ravindra Jadeja?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

India's U-19 World Cup star all-rounder Saumy Kumar Pandey possesses a striking similarity to Ravindra Jadeja's bowling action.

'Don't shun midcaps, smallcaps just because they surged 40-50%'

'Don't shun midcaps, smallcaps just because they surged 40-50%'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'What will matter in 2024 from the market standpoint is the direction of interest rates globally, as well as in India.' 'The results of the general elections will also be keenly watched.'

Now, Rohit wants early start for ODI World Cup matches

Now, Rohit wants early start for ODI World Cup matches

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Rohit Sharma has backed Ravichandran Ashwin's idea of an early start in the ODI World Cup to negate the dew factor. India's captain does not want any team to gain undue advantage in a major event.

'Keep booking profits when market makes fresh highs'

'Keep booking profits when market makes fresh highs'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'We suggest investors with suitable risk appetite to consider allocating 40-50 per cent in large-caps, 25-30 per cent of funds in quality mid and small-caps and the rest in debt and high yield products.'

'The more prudent thing would be to buy on dips'

'The more prudent thing would be to buy on dips'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

'The recent correction in indices has made the markets cheaper to invest for the long term.'

Afghanistan: America Forsakes Friends, Allies

Afghanistan: America Forsakes Friends, Allies

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Remember the US withdrawal agreement was signed in February 2020. In the intervening period, a proper evacuation plan ought to have been in place. It was not. Consequently, tens of thousands of Afghans who had worked as interpreters, drivers, suppliers of goods and services, etc, face brutal retribution from the Taliban, Virendra Kapoor points out.

There may not be a second Covid peak in India: Experts

There may not be a second Covid peak in India: Experts

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The comments come as the country's COVID-19 caseload surpassed the one crore mark, though the number of daily cases and daily fatalities have been continuously coming down.

Indians not bad players of short-ball: Rahane

Indians not bad players of short-ball: Rahane

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said criticism that the team does not play the short-ball well does not hold merit.

Modi 2 must improve India's tech competitiveness

Modi 2 must improve India's tech competitiveness

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In the era of the fourth industrial revolution, mere tinkering with existing government procedures will not enhance India's economic competitiveness, says Pranjal Sharma.

Pujara believes two early wickets on Day 4 will take India to a win

Pujara believes two early wickets on Day 4 will take India to a win

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Brendon McCullum struck a fighting century, Indian fielders did what they are best at (read: dropping catches) and there are still two days to go in this 2nd Test at Wellington.

Our bowling at the death needs improvement: Kohli

Our bowling at the death needs improvement: Kohli

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Having been put through some anxious moments during their match against Afghanistan on Wednesday, India's Virat Kohli conceded that the team's inability to bowl accurately at the death is a "worrying factor".

Fundamentals strong, market crash due to FII pull-out: FM

Fundamentals strong, market crash due to FII pull-out: FM

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Mukherjee's statement comes in the backdrop of a sharp decline in Indian stock markets.

Meet the X Factor contestants

Meet the X Factor contestants

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

The contestants will train under the three judges.

X Factor changed me as a person, says winner Geet

X Factor changed me as a person, says winner Geet

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Geet Sagar talks about his big win.

'Risk of India-Pak military confrontation has increased'

'Risk of India-Pak military confrontation has increased'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

'The general perspective -- certainly on Capitol Hill and Congress -- the love for India, the positive feeling for India still focuses on India as a democracy.' 'The more that Indian democracy and its pluralistic features is called into question by Indians, the more that same debate will replay back here.'

Who and what matters in Pakistan elections

Who and what matters in Pakistan elections

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

As the country readies to go to polls on July 25, one can't deny the role of the military, but there are other factors too.

'I was surrounded by 70 snakes'

'I was surrounded by 70 snakes'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Inspired by the American TV reality show, Fear Factor, India has started Khatron Ke Khiladi, which takes the game to the next level of physical and mental challenge.

Legal reforms is the answer to Kathua/Unnao, not vigils

Legal reforms is the answer to Kathua/Unnao, not vigils

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'Loss of faith in the fairness of the system and the perception that one cannot expect justice are the first few steps to the slippery slope of anarchy,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Du Plessis expects India to reverse lop-sided record in Durban

Du Plessis expects India to reverse lop-sided record in Durban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

'They have proved that in the Test series and they are a quality team. So I expect the same (challenge and intensity) in the ODIs coming up'

Dhoni, Kohli likely to be rested for Zimbabwe tour

Dhoni, Kohli likely to be rested for Zimbabwe tour

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Taking note of the fatigue factor, India are likely field a second string team for the forthcoming limited overs tour of Zimbabwe next month.

'We need to get better to break the 'final' jinx'

'We need to get better to break the 'final' jinx'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

Vice captain Rahul Dravid said he was clueless about what happens to the Indian team in title clashes.

FY14 CAD estimated at $40 billion

FY14 CAD estimated at $40 billion

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

With trade deficit falling 24% in Apr-Dec and stable capital flows, FY14 may end with a balance-of-payments surplus.

Tendulkar backs India to make semis along with Aus, NZ and SA

Tendulkar backs India to make semis along with Aus, NZ and SA

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Sachin Tendulkar has tipped defending champions India to make it to the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup which begins in Australia and New Zealand on Saturday.

Best place for biz: Norway, Swiss in top league, India must buck up

Best place for biz: Norway, Swiss in top league, India must buck up

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

India has been ranked a low 119 out of 130 countries on an index that measures business resilience.

Inflation under check in 2015? Not quite!

Inflation under check in 2015? Not quite!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The country saw two straight years of deficient monsoons.

Why India needs a revamp of its security policy

Why India needs a revamp of its security policy

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

It is time the new government, unencumbered with the burden of past, initiates a wide ranging review and open debate on the security issues to rectify our short term and long term shortcomings. It has taken some wise steps but has to go beyond this to identify the structural weakness and create systems, says Colonel (retd) Anil Athale.