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Lucky 13: Pakistanis celebrate first World Cup win over India

Lucky 13: Pakistanis celebrate first World Cup win over India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Many fans had Pakistani flags waving from the windows of their cars.

Jeffrey Archer: Available as captain or manager of England

Jeffrey Archer: Available as captain or manager of England

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The world's most popular author took questions from you, our dear readers.

Eight state units barred from attending BCCI AGM

Eight state units barred from attending BCCI AGM

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Maharashtra, Railways, Services and Association of Indian Universities (AIU) will not have any voting rights in case there is an election during the BCCI AGM on October 23.

June 25, 1983: When India Conquered the World

June 25, 1983: When India Conquered the World

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

A triumph that will stand the test of eternity!

Throwback: Dhoni's crazy birthday party

Throwback: Dhoni's crazy birthday party

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Can the Dhonis ever forget the celebrations in the Caribbean on July 7, 2017?

Milkha Singh's energy will always be with us: Farhan

Milkha Singh's energy will always be with us: Farhan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Actor-director Farhan Akhtar said the legendar Milkha Singh will forever be a symbol of self-belief and determination for generations to come.

Remembering Kalam: 'When a problem arises, become the captain of the problem and defeat it!'

Remembering Kalam: 'When a problem arises, become the captain of the problem and defeat it!'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

'We have 200 million families. Parents have the responsibility to make their children righteous -- where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character.' 'Only three people can give a good citizen before s/he turns 17. Father, mother, the spiritual environment and the primary school teacher.' President A P J Kalam on India becoming a developed country by 2020-2022, the heroes he admired; how 90 per cent of India's space programme is intended for the people and the individual's potential to become unique.

Harry, Meghan won't return to royal duties: Buckingham Palace

Harry, Meghan won't return to royal duties: Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The 94-year-old monarch wrote to them of the decision and also said that all their honorary military appointments and royal patronages will be redistributed among other working members of the royal family.

U-19 WC Preview: Champions India seek fast start

U-19 WC Preview: Champions India seek fast start

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Paras Mhambrey's men were an all-conquering force in 2019, winning the Under-19 Asia Cup in September and a Tri-Nations tournament with England and Bangladesh held on English soil. They have not lost a bilateral series since the 2017 Under-19 World Cup, beating South Africa, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan away from home. Among potential breakout stars is southpaw opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who became the youngest cricketer in the world to score a List A double century in October in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Should Politics Be Kicked Out of Campuses?

Should Politics Be Kicked Out of Campuses?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

College is where the manicured view of the world provided by one's family, encounters new trends. It is the dawn of exploration. Wishing for a sanitised bubble on campus appears hypocritical. The correct strategy, one would assume, is to weed out the violence while retaining the right to political debate, argues Shyam G Menon.

'There is fear and anxiety among Kashmiri students'

'There is fear and anxiety among Kashmiri students'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'Families think 100 times before sending their children to mainland India.'

Rampaging Mumbai Indians up against Gayle-inspired KXIP

Rampaging Mumbai Indians up against Gayle-inspired KXIP

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

A win for Mumbai Indians will virtually seal them a spot in the play-offs while a loss for KXIP could send them out of contention.

When Kohli's mom was unhappy with his fitness regime

When Kohli's mom was unhappy with his fitness regime

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

His mother thought her son was getting sick.

Pak PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Pak PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Khan's spokesman Dr Shehbaz Gill said that the prime minister has just a slight fever and cough.

Turning Point: Gayle, Pooran onslaught

Turning Point: Gayle, Pooran onslaught

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Chasing 165, Nicholas Pooran smashed a 28-ball 53 as Glenn Maxwell and Chris Gayle played useful knocks as Kings XI Punjab completed a hat-trick of victories.

Will Repeal of Farm Laws Win UP For BJP?

Will Repeal of Farm Laws Win UP For BJP?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Western UP contributes nearly 70 seats to the 402-member UP assembly. In 2017, the BJP had swept the region. Every pre-2022 poll survey had suggested the party would face its biggest attrition from this region because of the farmers' groups.

Chuni Goswami: Indian football's first poster boy

Chuni Goswami: Indian football's first poster boy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Chuni Goswami was in a league of his own -- peerless -- and lived a life that will always be celebrated for being one of India's greatest.

8 players who will miss IPL 2021

8 players who will miss IPL 2021

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

With days left for IPL 2021 to kick off, several key players will miss the biggest show in the cricketing universe.

Virushka celebrate Karva Chauth

Virushka celebrate Karva Chauth

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Don't miss the Moon in the background!

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

There are many interesting facts and stats about Dhoni's fabulous career.

Punjab Kings seek to build winning momentum against KKR

Punjab Kings seek to build winning momentum against KKR

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Captain KL Rahul has been one of the few consistent performers in the formidable-looking Punjab batting unit and he once again led by example against MI

Gambhir takes another potshot at Kohli's captaincy

Gambhir takes another potshot at Kohli's captaincy

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Citing Kohli's record in the Indian Premier League, Gambhir said a skipper's effectiveness is tested when you don't have the services of several talented players.

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'The CoA feels that if David has declared and is not taking remuneration from India Cements, he is not in conflict'

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was awarded the Mahavir Chakra, the second highest medal for gallantry for leading a small company of men against a massive Pakistani attack.

I'm definitely up there with the Windies greats: Gayle

I'm definitely up there with the Windies greats: Gayle

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Chris Gayle's swagger is unmatched, and the 'Universe Boss' shows no modesty or pretension when asked where he sees himself among the pantheons of greats in West Indies cricket. "I'm definitely up there. I'm definitely up there with the greats without a doubt," Gayle, who came for an interaction after a request from the travelling Indian media contingent, answered it in two straight sentences.

India can't afford a Punjab in unrest

India can't afford a Punjab in unrest

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The Sikhs, especially in Punjab, are already angry and frustrated, cautions Shekhar Gupta.

Banerjee's Nobel prize much bigger: Ganguly

Banerjee's Nobel prize much bigger: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

BCCI president-elect Sourav Ganguly said the achievement of Nobel prize winner and fellow Bengali Abhijit Banerjee is much bigger than his.

Karthik-led KKR have resources to make play-offs

Karthik-led KKR have resources to make play-offs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Karthik will be surrounded by cricketing brains all around him with the 2019 England World Cup winning skipper as his deputy, and New Zealand great Brendon McCullum as the head coach.

Arjuna Award will motivate me for Tokyo Olympics: Dutee

Arjuna Award will motivate me for Tokyo Olympics: Dutee

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand said the Arjuna Award will motivate her to win a prestigious Olympic medal at the Tokyo Games next year.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Pogonotrophy & the Joy of being 'Beardiful'

Pogonotrophy & the Joy of being 'Beardiful'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Will the beard continue to be in vogue once WFH wraps up? asks Sandeep Goyal.

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

He also picked that knock over the monumental 375 and 400 not out against England, and he had his reasons.

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

President Kovind offered his condolences to Kumar's family and said his demise marks the end of an era of Indian cinema.

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to headline Biden inauguration

Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to headline Biden inauguration

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Lady Gaga will perform the national anthem. There will be a musical performance by Lopez, who has used her voice during the coronavirus pandemic to speak out against its disproportionate toll on minority communities.

Ajit Wadekar: The man who made Indian captaincy coveted

Ajit Wadekar: The man who made Indian captaincy coveted

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

An astute thinker of the game with copybook technique of the famed 'Bombay School of Batsmanship', Wadekar was more than just the captain, who led India to twin series victories in England and the West Indies in 1971.

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

'Chehre can be a turning point for me'

'Chehre can be a turning point for me'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'If it hits the right notes, actors will start trusting me with new stories.'

Confidence from playing for India rubbed off on Agarwal in IPL

Confidence from playing for India rubbed off on Agarwal in IPL

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'I had got good feedback from the New Zealand series and the Indian team coaches had also said look to work on these things. So, whatever they had said, we worked on it and it is reaping benefits today.'