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India's future is safe, says Ganguly on Gill, Jaiswal

India's future is safe, says Ganguly on Gill, Jaiswal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Mighty impressed with Shubman Gill's footwork in difficult English conditions, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is expecting the young skipper to score truckloads of runs in away conditions

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'Editor M S Shinde deserves full credit because, I'm told, Ramesh Sippy had shot 300,000 feet of footage, which was brought down to 18,000. 'He died in 2012, in a 126 square foot flat in Dharavi, penniless, a forgotten hero.'

All eyes on India's 'lethal weapon' at Lord's

All eyes on India's 'lethal weapon' at Lord's

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Coming off a commanding 336-run win at Edgbaston, Team India not only ended their winless streak at the historic venue, but also levelled the five-match series 1-1 in stunning fashion thanks to Shubman Gill's twin hundreds and a rousing spell from pacer Akash Deep.

When Voter ID Matters And When It Doesn't

When Voter ID Matters And When It Doesn't

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

When the government chooses to either ignore or use identity documents only when it suits them, it shakes people's sense of stability, notes Shyam G Menon.

Every Picture Tells A Story

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

MI bring in Bairstow, Gleeson and Asalanka as replacements

MI bring in Bairstow, Gleeson and Asalanka as replacements

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The replacement players will be available for Mumbai Indians only if they qualify for the play-offs.

India Vs England's Fiercest Player Duels

India Vs England's Fiercest Player Duels

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

From Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah's high-stakes chess match to the all-round brilliance of Ben Stokes vs Ravindra Jadeja, and from emerging face-offs like Shubman Gill vs Shoaib Bashir to K L Rahul's test against Chris Woakes, each duel carries weight far beyond statistics.

Jaiswal continues dream run vs England

Jaiswal continues dream run vs England

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Jaiswal (87) became the first Indian batter dismissed between (80 to 99) at Birmingham.

Mumbai School Scandal: Lady Teacher Has Sex With Student

Mumbai School Scandal: Lady Teacher Has Sex With Student

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The Mumbai police have arrested a lady teacher under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly coercing a minor male student into a sexual relationship.

Team India pacer set for County stint

Team India pacer set for County stint

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

India pacer Khaleel Ahmed on Saturday signed a deal with Essex to play for the remainder of the English County Championship and the entirety of the One-Day Cup.

'Kuldeep has to come back, Shardul has to go out'

'Kuldeep has to come back, Shardul has to go out'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Kuldeep for Shardul could be the only change at Edgbaston as India eye parity

England battle from brink to down Italy and reach Euro final

England battle from brink to down Italy and reach Euro final

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Chloe Kelly fired home the rebound from her own penalty to net a 119th-minute winner as reigning champions England pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Italy 2-1 after extra-time on Tuesday and reach the Women's European Championship final.

Chess WC Final: Divya holds Humpy in Game 2; tie-breaker next

Chess WC Final: Divya holds Humpy in Game 2; tie-breaker next

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

The tie-breaker, which will be a series of shorter-duration games, will be played on Monday to determine the winner.

SEE: When Brook won mind games against Krishna

SEE: When Brook won mind games against Krishna

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Star Sports, the official broadcasters in India, tweeted a clip of Brook playing mind games with Krishna.

Club World Cup final: PSG, Chelsea set for battle royal

Club World Cup final: PSG, Chelsea set for battle royal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

The French and English sides, two of European football's most powerful and richest clubs, will compete for the honour of being the first champions of FIFA's expanded competition, created with the promise of revolutionising club football and as a glittering curtain-raiser for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Bumrah 'has to play' India's must-win Test

Bumrah 'has to play' India's must-win Test

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

With two Tests left, India trailing the five-match series 1-2, and Bumrah available for only one of them, Panesar feels India needs to go all out in Manchester next week.

Jemimah Rodrigues headlines Indian picks in WBBL 10

Jemimah Rodrigues headlines Indian picks in WBBL 10

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Cricket Australia informed in a release that middle-order batter Rodrigues, a 'fan favourite' in Brisbane, was retained by the Brisbane Heat

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Ajinkya Rahane has expressed his desire to return to Test cricket for India-a format he deeply cherishes-despite receiving "no response" from the selectors.

Deportation of Bengali migrants to B'desh sparks panic in Bengal village

Deportation of Bengali migrants to B'desh sparks panic in Bengal village

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Families in West Bengal allege that Delhi Police illegally detained and deported their relatives, living and working in Delhi, to Bangladesh. They claim the deportations were based on the fact that they spoke Bengali.

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill walked out at Edgbaston with questions swirling around his captaincy - and answered them with his bat

India U-19 lose to England in inconsequential 5th match

India U-19 lose to England in inconsequential 5th match

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

India had already taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series after registering a 55-run victory in the fourth game on Saturday.

Young Indian Stumper-Batter Set For County Stint

Young Indian Stumper-Batter Set For County Stint

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has signed a short-team deal, subject to international clearance, with Nottinghamshire to play two county matches, the club said on Friday.

'Tighten your technique..' Dada's blunt advice to Gill

'Tighten your technique..' Dada's blunt advice to Gill

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

"He needs to score a bit more runs when it's seaming and swinging": Sourav Ganguly urges Shubman Gill to step up as captain, batter in testing English conditions

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said India may have missed a trick by not playing Kuldeep Yadav at Lord's and Manchester, as quality spinners come to the fore on the last two days of a Test match.

All Eyes on Leeds Weather Ahead of Test

All Eyes on Leeds Weather Ahead of Test

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

As India and England gear up for the first Test at Headingley on June 20, all eyes won't just be on the players, but on the sky.

Archer returns to England team for Lord's Test

Archer returns to England team for Lord's Test

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Jofra Archer will play his first Test in more than four years as he replaces fellow seamer Josh Tongue for the third Test at Lord's.

IGNOU Launches MSc Home Science In Community Development

IGNOU Launches MSc Home Science In Community Development

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The MSc in home science, with a specialisation in community development and extension management, is for students aspiring to work on community-based projects in health, education, livelihoods and social change.

'Pakistan PM sheltering and nurturing terrorists': Ex-spinner Kaneria

'Pakistan PM sheltering and nurturing terrorists': Ex-spinner Kaneria

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Former spinner Danish Kaneria suggested that Pakistan has a role in the Pahalgam terror attack in India which led to 26 deaths.

Hussain, Atherton lambast 'ridiculous' England top-order

Hussain, Atherton lambast 'ridiculous' England top-order

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'Hussain was baffled by England's top three approach on Edgbaston's flat surface when the ball was slightly swinging.

'You Can't Make Children Your Laboratory For Political Experiments'

'You Can't Make Children Your Laboratory For Political Experiments'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Languages should be introduced when the brain is ready, not when it's most vulnerable.'

Not just cricket: KL Rahul trained like a F1 driver

Not just cricket: KL Rahul trained like a F1 driver

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Rahul has arguably looked the most assured batter of the series so far. His ability to leave the ball well and play late has helped him excel in English conditions.

Zimbabwe name Ballance as consultant for England Test

Zimbabwe name Ballance as consultant for England Test

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Zimbabwe have appointed former England batter Gary Ballance as a coaching consultant for a four-day test against their hosts in Nottingham this month, officials said on Tuesday.

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Gill scored a sensational 269 in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the second-earning comparisons to Don Bradman from Shastri himself.

Pant no threat to this England bowler

Pant no threat to this England bowler

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'It's exciting to be part of the game when he's at the crease'

Nitesh Rane calls Uddhav-Raj rally 'anti-Hindu'; BJP leader differs

Nitesh Rane calls Uddhav-Raj rally 'anti-Hindu'; BJP leader differs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane criticizes Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's joint rally, calling it divisive and anti-Hindu. Senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar offers a more conciliatory view.

2nd Test: Will Arshdeep Replace Bumrah?

2nd Test: Will Arshdeep Replace Bumrah?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

This isn't just a Test match - it's a test of Shubman Gill's leadership, temperament, and decision-making.

How India Sealed Epic Win In Under An Hour

How India Sealed Epic Win In Under An Hour

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Needing 7 to win, Siraj is given the ball and who better than Mr Lion Heart to script India's narrowest win in Test cricket. It takes Siraj a stinging yorker to send Atkinson's stumps flying -- the ball hitting low on the off stump.

'People can take women's cricket seriously now'

'People can take women's cricket seriously now'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Harmanpreet led from the front with her seventh women's ODI century as India defeated England by 13 runs in a high-scoring decider in Chester-le-Street, Durham on Tuesday to clinch the three-match series 2-1, following their 3-2 triumph in the WT20Is earlier.

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Harsh Gupta's first JEE attempt was plagued by ill-health. But he did not give up.

'Weighed risk & reward...' Stokes on missing 5th Test

'Weighed risk & reward...' Stokes on missing 5th Test

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Stokes, the leading wicket-taker of the series with 17 scalps, will be a mere spectator at The Oval, robbing the series finale of his charismatic on-field presence.