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Discarded Pakistan power-hitter calls it quits at 33

Discarded Pakistan power-hitter calls it quits at 33

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Pakistan's middle-order batter Asif Ali, who represented his country in 79 white-ball games, has retired from international cricket.

Ton-up Jurel rescues India A; Pant falls cheaply again

Ton-up Jurel rescues India A; Pant falls cheaply again

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

It was also his third hundred in the last seven innings after going past three digits against Australia A at Lucknow and the West Indies at Ahmedabad.

Asian Shooting: Sandhu sustains India's gold rush

Asian Shooting: Sandhu sustains India's gold rush

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Rajkanwar Sandhu takes centre fire pistol gold, Ankur Mittal excels in double trap

Sharafu Scores 50 Before Sanju Does

Sharafu Scores 50 Before Sanju Does

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

When I interviewed Alishan Sharafu as a 14-year-old schoolboy following his huge scores in domestic matches, he told me he wanted to bat like A B de Villiers.

Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi retires after 8 decades

Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi retires after 8 decades

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Kalamandalam Gopi, a renowned Kathakali artist known for his flawless portrayal of classical characters for nearly eight decades, has announced his retirement from the stage due to health concerns. The 87-year-old Padmashree awardee, considered a synonym of perfection in the classical dance drama in Kerala, said he is forced to retire due to age-related difficulties, particularly in his legs. He emphasized his commitment to delivering high-quality performances and his desire to avoid disappointing the audience. Gopi expressed gratitude to his masters for their guidance throughout his illustrious career.

Snubbed 3 Yrs, Bhuvneshwar Breaks Silence

Snubbed 3 Yrs, Bhuvneshwar Breaks Silence

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'No matter how well you perform, sometimes luck doesn't favour you.'

Chahar added to Surrey squad for final championship match

Chahar added to Surrey squad for final championship match

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Surrey's Rahul Chahar will come up against fellow Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar, who plays for Hampshire, in the season-ending English county match.

Where is Papa?: Pahalgam victim's child inconsolable

"Where is Papa?": Pahalgam victim's child inconsolable

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Each time her little boy wakes up from sleep, his voice trembles with the same haunting questions: "Where is Papa? Did he go somewhere?"

'You definitely left a mark on me before retirement'

'You definitely left a mark on me before retirement'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant posted a heartfelt message for Chris Woakes, who had left him with a severe injury during the fifth Test in Manchester early this year.

Shafali Reveals How She Turned Things Around In Final!

Shafali Reveals How She Turned Things Around In Final!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

I didn''t do well in semis, and only I know how I spent the nights until WC final: Shafali Verma

Shafali's Redemption: From Replacement To World Cup Hero

Shafali's Redemption: From Replacement To World Cup Hero

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Shafali Verma turned doubt into destiny as India lifted their first-ever Women's World Cup title.

'Unreal moment, to win a World Cup at home': Mandhana

'Unreal moment, to win a World Cup at home': Mandhana

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

India opener Smriti Mandhana said she was still struggling to process the magnitude of her team's achievement, calling it "unreal" after India claimed their maiden Women's World Cup title.

Mum's Blessings For Ajitdada

Mum's Blessings For Ajitdada

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Though Ajit Pawar didn't include his mum's name when taking the oath as Maharashtra's deputy CM for a record sixth time, he sought his 87-year-old mother Asha Pawar's blessings before being sworn in.

Youth ODI: Dominant India thump Australia

Youth ODI: Dominant India thump Australia

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi showed glimpses of his batting prowess before wicketkeeper Abhigyan Kundu and Vedant Trivedi's unbeaten half-centuries powered India U-19 to a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Australia U-19 in the first Youth ODI, in Brisbane on Sunday.

Ishan Kishan's brilliant knock shows why Team India still needs him

Ishan Kishan's brilliant knock shows why Team India still needs him

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Out-of-favour India batter Ishan Kishan is focused on the present and wants to enjoy every opportunity that falls his way, irrespective of the level of cricket he is playing in.

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Ajinkya Rahane hits 159 in Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh

Can Neeraj Chopra defend his world title in Tokyo?

Can Neeraj Chopra defend his world title in Tokyo?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

If the two-time Olympic medallist Indian wins gold on September 18, the day of the finals, he will become the third men ever to win the world championships javelin title in two consecutive editions.

Mystery Guwahati track makes 2nd Test level-playing field

Mystery Guwahati track makes 2nd Test level-playing field

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'We would like to believe and back ourselves to know these conditions or adapt to these conditions a lot faster even if we find them slightly different, as compared to, say, somebody who is brought up in Johannesburg and has played all his cricket at the Wanderers ground.'

World Championship showdown: Neeraj Chopra hunts gold again

World Championship showdown: Neeraj Chopra hunts gold again

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Neeraj Chopra is set to face Nadeem for the first time after the 2024 Paris Olympics, giving him a chance to avenge his second-place finish in the French capital.

Root's big revelation: Why bowlers fear Harry Brook

Root's big revelation: Why bowlers fear Harry Brook

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Joe Root was full of praise for compatriot and Yorkshire teammate Harry Brook, saying that "he makes his life so much easier"

How To Save Money Under New Tax Regime

How To Save Money Under New Tax Regime

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Most think tax-saving deductions exist only in the old regime. But the New one quietly retains 40+ ways to ease your tax load

Convict in Anna university sexual assault case gets 30-year jail term

Convict in Anna university sexual assault case gets 30-year jail term

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Mahila court judge M Rajalakshmi, who convicted Gnanasekaran on May 28, awarded sentences in respect of each 11 charges proved by the prosecution against him. The sentences run concurrently, the judge added.

20 gold, 20 silver... India dominate SAAF C'ships

20 gold, 20 silver... India dominate SAAF C'ships

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

India tops medal table in SAAF Senior C'ships; Lankan star Pathirage clinches javelin gold

Neeraj Chopra finishes eight in javelin final, Sachin fourth

Neeraj Chopra finishes eight in javelin final, Sachin fourth

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

eeraj Chopra endured a nightmarish outing at the World Championships' men's javelin throw finals to end a disappointing eighth at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

All eyes on ECB: Who will present the Pataudi medal?

All eyes on ECB: Who will present the Pataudi medal?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Pataudi medal was an afterthought, ECB should have done better: Farokh Engineer

Hit-and-Runs Cause 1 In 5 Road Deaths

Hit-and-Runs Cause 1 In 5 Road Deaths

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Overspeeding remains the leading cause of road accidents in India.

Gavaskar upset over snub for Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation

Gavaskar upset over snub for Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar expressed his displeasure after not being invited to present the trophy, named after him and Allan Border, to Australia following their victory over India in the high-voltage five-Test finale at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Neeraj Chopra upstages Weber for Paris Diamond League crown

Neeraj Chopra upstages Weber for Paris Diamond League crown

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

The 27-year-old Chopra won the title with his first round throw of 88.16 metres in a star-studded field having five competitors in the 90m club. His second throw measured 85.10m and he then fouled his next three attempts before recording 82.89m in his sixth and final effort.

'Old Or New Tax Regime? I Earn...'

'Old Or New Tax Regime? I Earn...'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

Harbhajan, 34-year-old Bhatia among World T20 probables

Harbhajan, 34-year-old Bhatia among World T20 probables

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Delhi all-rounder Rajat Bhatia is a surprise inclusion in the 30-man shortlist, for the upcoming ICC World Twenty20, to be held in Bangladesh from March 16 to April 6. It includes young Kerala wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, former India Under-19 captain Unmukt Chand, Railways leg-spinner Karan Sharma and Harbhajan Singh.

'If leaving the ball is an art, Rahul is the artist'

'If leaving the ball is an art, Rahul is the artist'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Rahul failed to convert his resilient start into a three-digit score across both innings but was pivotal in India's fight to draw the Test and keep India alive in the series.

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Karnataka, Maharashtra register innings wins to go 1-2 in Group B of Ranji Tropphy.

Mannepalli, Sen storm into Macau Open semis

Mannepalli, Sen storm into Macau Open semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A gold medallist at the 37th National Games, Mannepalli was trailing 4-7 in the first game before rallying to 12-9. He then took control and scored six straight points from 15-11 to seal the game.

PIX: Chelsea rout Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Manchester City

PIX: Chelsea rout Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Manchester City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

At 37, the numbers behind his all-format dominance reveal not just longevity but an unmatched hunger for excellence.

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

From idolising Neeraj to upstaging him at Worlds, Sachin Yadav gains global recognition

Exclusive! In his 90s, his energy could put a 9 year old to shame!

Exclusive! In his 90s, his energy could put a 9 year old to shame!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

'For 87 years of his life, Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar walked the path of fire and taught yoga to people who were not even interested in learning.'

Mumbai bids farewell to Ganpati Bappa amid rain, bomb threat

Mumbai bids farewell to Ganpati Bappa amid rain, bomb threat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Faithfuls thronged the streets of Mumbai for immersion processions of Ganesh idols on Anant Chaturdashi, marking the end of the 10-day Ganpati festival.

'Borders on arrogance': Botham slams England's Ashes build-up

'Borders on arrogance': Botham slams England's Ashes build-up

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'I'm worried. We're going to wander in and have a little game with the 'A' team. (It will be) 'Alright mate, how are you? Good on ya' and we're going to go and perform?'

Tilak Varma dazzles on County debut

Tilak Varma dazzles on County debut

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Tilak Varma begins County stint with sizzling century for Hampshire against Essex