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Dhoni's inconsistent Pune favourites against slow starters Punjab

Dhoni's inconsistent Pune favourites against slow starters Punjab

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Getting his team composition right will be Mahendra Singh Dhoni's primary aim as Rising Pune Supergiants meet an out-of-sorts Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League cricket tournament encounter, in Mohali on Sunday.

Sun-Ranbaxy deal signals Indian pharma cos are smart targets

Sun-Ranbaxy deal signals Indian pharma cos are smart targets

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The Ranbaxy experience has made multinational corporations more cautious about Indian acquisitions in general

Eulogies flow as Phillip Hughes takes long walk back 'home'

Eulogies flow as Phillip Hughes takes long walk back 'home'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

As late Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes made his final journey in this world, cricketers, politicians and family members paid homage to the Sydney batsman.

PHOTOS: India v SA, second Test, Day 1

PHOTOS: India v SA, second Test, Day 1

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Images from the India v SA, second Test, day 1, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru.

Australian PM Turnbull claims victory in tight election

Australian PM Turnbull claims victory in tight election

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

The most important people to thank are the Australian people because we have resolved this election," Turnbull said.

Rajasthan-Bangalore IPL Eliminator promises royal battle

Rajasthan-Bangalore IPL Eliminator promises royal battle

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Rajasthan and Bangalore are locked 7-7 on the head-to-head count, but Wednesday's IPL Eliminator in Pune battle carries the weight of a title dream for both sides.

Nandini Piramal gallops away in the OTC business

Nandini Piramal gallops away in the OTC business

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'Younger people are taking steps to prevent lifestyle diseases.'
'It is fascinating to partner with consumers on the journey of self-discovery and to help shape people's preferences -- that is what I find most exciting,' Nandini Piramal tells Abhineet Kumar and Aneesh Phadnis.

Rajasthan Royals seek revenge in Bengaluru

Rajasthan Royals seek revenge in Bengaluru

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Humiliated in their previous face-off this season, table toppers Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to seek revenge against a resurgent Royal Challengers Bangalore in Wednesday's Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru.

Will India bid for 2024 Olympics? IOC chief Bach to meet PM Modi on Monday

Will India bid for 2024 Olympics? IOC chief Bach to meet PM Modi on Monday

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during his one-day whirlwind visit to discuss ways to take Indian sports forward amid speculation that the country might bid for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Windfall for cos as consumers shift to branded dairy products

Windfall for cos as consumers shift to branded dairy products

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Parag Milk Foods, Prabhat Dairy, Hatsun Agro are sharpening their gaze on the retail space and buttering up their customers.

Falling in love with AB, all over again

Falling in love with AB, all over again

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

AB is a cricketer like none other, says Dhruv Munjal, adored by Indian fans just as they did Sachin Tendulkar. 'His name chanted by thousands of otherwise ridiculously partisan fans at stadiums across India.'

Chennai look to put behind off-field controversies, start afresh

Chennai look to put behind off-field controversies, start afresh

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The most consistent team across all seasons of the IPL, Chennai Super Kings would look to put behind the off-field distractions and do what they are best at when they take on previous edition's bottom-placed Delhi Daredevils in their opening match of the Twenty20 league.

Another barbaric murder: ISIS executes British aid worker

Another barbaric murder: ISIS executes British aid worker

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

British aid worker David Haines has been executed by Islamic State militants, according to a video posted Saturday to a website associated with the group, making him the third Western captive to be killed by the Islamist extremist group in recent weeks.

Brett Lee begins second innings with Bollywood

Brett Lee begins second innings with Bollywood

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

After being part of a Bollywood film and music video, former Australia cricketer Brett Lee is all set to become a full-time actor in an Indo-Australian romantic comedy, aptly titled 'UnIndian'.

Thousands queue up to view Singapore's Lee lying in state

Thousands queue up to view Singapore's Lee lying in state

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Thousands of people on Wednesday queued up outside Singapore's Parliament House to have a glimpse of the country's founding father Lee Kuan Yew lying in state as his casket was taken there for public viewing.

Govt to review suspension of 3 drugs

Govt to review suspension of 3 drugs

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Besides opposing the suspension of three medicines, the sector has also questioned the process adopted by the government.

Twenty-five essential drugs to see 90% decline in prices

Twenty-five essential drugs to see 90% decline in prices

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

The latest price revision includes mostly cardiovascular drugs, anti-bacterials, anti-herpes, contraceptives and gastrointestinal medicines

IPL: RCB hope Kohli continues golden run against Kings XI Punjab

IPL: RCB hope Kohli continues golden run against Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Desperate to get their campaigns back on track, the two bottom placed teams in the Indian Premier League -- Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore -- lock horns in Mohali on Monday, aiming to keep their winning momentum going to stay afloat in the ninth edition of the T20 league.

IPL: High-flying KKR hoping to maintain momentum against Kings

IPL: High-flying KKR hoping to maintain momentum against Kings

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Kolkata Knight Riders are back in familiar home conditions but can ill-afford to take Kings XI Punjab lightly, who are showing signs of improvement under a newly-appointed skipper, when the two teams clash in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

Photos: Openers, Maxwell power KXIP to first win in IPL-9

Photos: Openers, Maxwell power KXIP to first win in IPL-9

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Glenn Maxwell played a scintillating cameo hitting an unbeaten 32 off 14 balls under pressure to power Kings XI Punjab to a six-wicket win over Rising Pune Supergiants.

IPL draft: Dhoni, McCullum and Jadeja up for grabs

IPL draft: Dhoni, McCullum and Jadeja up for grabs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

India's limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, along with his teammates Ravindra Jadeja, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina and Ravichandran Ashwin, among others, will be up for grabs for the two new IPL teams in the draft to be held in Mumbai.

Stars the World T20 will miss

Stars the World T20 will miss

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com takes a look at some players Indian fans will miss following their exploits in the Indian Premier League.

India can still win Adelaide Test: Gavaskar

India can still win Adelaide Test: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar believes India can win the Adelaide Test if they remain in a positive frame of mind despite another good batting show by Australia on the fourth day of the match.

Hughes tragedy casts shadow over India-Australia series

Hughes tragedy casts shadow over India-Australia series

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

India and Australia might be sworn enemies on the cricket field but the two nations have been united in mourning the death of Phillip Hughes.

Muddle in the middle: Can India's batsmen find their mojo in Chennai?

Muddle in the middle: Can India's batsmen find their mojo in Chennai?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Trailing 1-2 in the series, India have some concerns with most batsmen not showing enough flexibility at different batting positions.

PHOTOS: Australia mourns with family as Phillip Hughes laid to rest

PHOTOS: Australia mourns with family as Phillip Hughes laid to rest

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Australia bid an emotional farewell to cricketer Phillip Hughes at a funeral in his hometown on Wednesday with a live coast-to-coast broadcast allowing a nation to unite in celebration and remembrance of the life of a sportsman cut down in his prime.

When Ponting saw streak of Gilchrist in Hughes...

When Ponting saw streak of Gilchrist in Hughes...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Ponting said that he has never been more impressed by a young cricketer than Hughes.

Time will help cricketers to deal with Hughes tragedy

Time will help cricketers to deal with Hughes tragedy

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Cricketers at the elite level will simply need time to process the death of Phillip Hughes before they would be able to play again, according to a psychologist who works with New Zealand's high performance athletes.

RIP Phil Hughes but bouncers here to stay

RIP Phil Hughes but bouncers here to stay

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Despite the death of Mitchell Johnson's former team mate Phillip Hughes, the likelihood is he will unleash a similar barrage on India should the first Test go ahead.

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes succumbs to head injury

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes succumbs to head injury

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Australian cricketer Phil Hughes died in a Sydney hospital on Thursday, two days after being hit on the head during a domestic match on Tuesday.

FDI reforms: Now, pharma in focus

FDI reforms: Now, pharma in focus

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

FDI in brownfield investment has resulted in acquisition of domestic drug-manufacturing firms by multinational companies.

India and Australia inch closer on defence ties

India and Australia inch closer on defence ties

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

That Australia is ready for a substantive engagement is evident from its 2013 Defence White Paper, which emphasised the need to build stronger defence relations with India, says Ajai Shukla

Delhi aim to bounce back vs struggling Kings XI

Delhi aim to bounce back vs struggling Kings XI

Rediff.com6 May 2016

After a below-par effort against Pune Supergiants, the Delhi Darevils will be looking to hit the straps rightaway with their prime players set to comeback in the playing XI as they take on bottom-placed Kings XI Punjab in an IPL encounter at Mohali on Saturday. Following three horrendous seasons, the Daredevils have had a decent outing so far under Rahul Dravid's mentorship and Zaheer Khan's captaincy, having won five of their eight games and are placed third in the eight-team table. There has been no standout performer as such but contributions from most of the players in their five victories has made it clear that Dravid's men are certainly not dependant on any one individual to carry the team forward.

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

India Test regulars like Cheteswar Pujara and Ishant Sharma have also thrown their hat into the ring with base prices of Rs 50 and Rs 75 lakh respectively.

Cricket Buzz: Watson in Australia's T20 squad for South Africa

Cricket Buzz: Watson in Australia's T20 squad for South Africa

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Injury-prone all-rounder Shane Watson has been named in Australia's 13-man squad for Twenty20 matches against South Africa next month as he recovers from a calf strain.

Kings XI Punjab take on formidable Knight Riders

Kings XI Punjab take on formidable Knight Riders

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

On paper, Kolkata Knight Riders are overwhelming favourites against King's XI Punjab.

Kolkata whip Dolphins, maintain unbeaten run

Kolkata whip Dolphins, maintain unbeaten run

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Robin Uthappa and Manish Pandey smashed attacking half centuries to keep IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders winning run intact with a convincing 36-run victory over Dolphins in an inconsequential Group A match of Champions League Twenty20 in Hyderabad.

Form meets pedigree in Australasian World Cup final

Form meets pedigree in Australasian World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

There's been no place like home for Australia and New Zealand on their respective paths to the World Cup final but just one of the co-hosts will enjoy that particular advantage when they meet in Sunday's title decider.

IPL 2017 auctions: Players who will go under the hammer

IPL 2017 auctions: Players who will go under the hammer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The players auctions for this year's IPL is scheduled for this weekend. Rajneesh Gupta looks at the players retained and released by the teams for IPL 2017.

SOS Mother Earth: This is the 'biggest ever' climate change march

SOS Mother Earth: This is the 'biggest ever' climate change march

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Across the world rallies were held to draw attention to climate change ahead of a United Nations summit in New York.