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India banking on Kohli-Dhoni to bounce back in Test

India banking on Kohli-Dhoni to bounce back in Test

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Piyush Chawla, who took four for 69 in England's first innings feels India can stage a comeback in the fourth Test if Virat Kohli (11) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (8) bat sensibly in the first session on Day 3.

Confident England looking to finish off India in Nagpur

Confident England looking to finish off India in Nagpur

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Graeme Swann reveals how England stayed positive despite the crushing defeat in the first Test, and self-belief helped the team bounce back.

Poor show but team likely to be retained for 4th Test

Poor show but team likely to be retained for 4th Test

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

It is not the poor performances of its current players that are worrisome, but the unavailability of worthy replacements in domestic cricket is a big headache for India's national selectors.

Djokovic threatens Murray's Grand Slam dream

Djokovic threatens Murray's Grand Slam dream

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Andy Murray is on the verge of crowning Britain's golden summer by ending one of the longest droughts in sport. Only the formidable figure of Novak Djokovic stands in his way of winning Monday's US Open men's final.

COVID-19: Here's how Salman, Shah Rukh are helping out

COVID-19: Here's how Salman, Shah Rukh are helping out

Rediff.com26 May 2020

From Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to Chiranjeevi and Prabhas, India's film stars are stepping forward to do their bit for migrants, daily wage workers and those from their own film industry facing joblessness and near starvation in an unprecedented pan-India lockdown.

The day K P Singh wanted to sell DLF for 26 lakh

The day K P Singh wanted to sell DLF for 26 lakh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Persuaded not to sell that day in January 1975, DLF today has assets of over Rs 52,237 crore and a net worth of around Rs 40,000 crore.

Guilty review

Guilty review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Is a woman's integrity decided on the basis of her wardrobe and sexual confidence?' 'Guilty questions such primitive beliefs and the whole 'she asked for it' mentality,' says Sukanya Verma.

Maharashtra dharma is my only religion: Raj Thackeray

Maharashtra dharma is my only religion: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Two things were most notable when Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray spoke at the Azad Maidan rally on Tuesday: he clearly didn't want to hurt his Muslim support base in the state and wanted to create a new constituency amongst Maharashtra's police cadre, reports Prasanna D Zore.

How international break can boost Man United's chances

How international break can boost Man United's chances

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Manchester United's injured players can utilise the international break to regain full fitness while key squad members can get much-needed rest, manager Jose Mourinho has said.

Punjab CM stages dharna in Delhi against farm laws

Punjab CM stages dharna in Delhi against farm laws

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

He said the farmer's agitation in Punjab against the new farm laws could lead to 'serious consequences' for national security and alleged that China and Pakistan were seeking to disturb peace in the country's border state. Stressing that his intention was not to disturb peace, Singh said he was trying to 'save' his state's farmers as the Centre was 'playing with' their livelihoods.

Why China wants the Galwan Valley

Why China wants the Galwan Valley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'If the Chinese military gets hold of some western sectors on the India-China boundary, it will give them added military advantage.'

'Accidental Prime Minister is a homage to Dr Singh'

'Accidental Prime Minister is a homage to Dr Singh'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

'We have worked hard to make a big epic homage to a man, scholar and politician, who is misunderstood.'

Look who is not surprised by Chelsea's wobbly title defence

Look who is not surprised by Chelsea's wobbly title defence

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Chelsea's struggle to retain the title is hardly surprising as the club returned to the Champions League and their league rivals strengthened their squads, former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has said.

The markets need a speed breaker

The markets need a speed breaker

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The flash crash has caused a blip that makes normal analysis suspect. It's time to include waiting periods into trading mechanisms.

'BJP won't be able to suppress democracy'

'BJP won't be able to suppress democracy'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'After the Parliament election results many people are confused and that is why this crisis has erupted

From running stitching centre to manager of Deoria shelter home

From running stitching centre to manager of Deoria shelter home

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Girija Tripathi's licence for her NGO was suspended in 2017.

Rahul says SC accepts corruption in Rafale deal; BJP accuses him of contempt

Rahul says SC accepts corruption in Rafale deal; BJP accuses him of contempt

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Gandhi claimed that Modi will not be able to look him in the eye if the two debate the Rafale deal.

Monsoon picks up, but almost half of India is deficient

Monsoon picks up, but almost half of India is deficient

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

The southwest monsoon has picked up pace, and is now on the verge of covering almost the entire country.

Deschamps set to be named France coach

Deschamps set to be named France coach

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Didier Deschamps is on the verge of being appointed France coach, a source on the executive board of the French football federation said on Sunday.

Aditya made to toil in World 6-Red Championship

Aditya made to toil in World 6-Red Championship

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

India's Aditya Mehta had to toil hard for his second win against Thailand's Thanawat Thirapongpaiboon in the SangSom World 6-Red snooker championship in Bangkok.

Laxman quashes retirement talks

Laxman quashes retirement talks

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Embattled batsman VVS Laxman has quashed talks of his impending retirement following his dismal performance in the ongoing Test series against Australia, saying that such reports were untrue.

Desperate DDCA writes to BCCI to release funds

Desperate DDCA writes to BCCI to release funds

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association has requested Board of Control for Cricket in India CEO Rahul Johri through observer Justice Mukul Mudgal to release Rs 2 crore on ad-hoc basis for hosting the ODI against New Zealand in October last year.

India 'A' face series defeat after batting flop

India 'A' face series defeat after batting flop

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

India 'A' stand on the verge of a probable series defeat after suffering yet another batting collapse in the second innings against West Indies 'A', on the third day of the third and final unofficial cricket Test, in Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Tuesday.

Under-17 WC: 'We are ready to fight it out against Ghana'

Under-17 WC: 'We are ready to fight it out against Ghana'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

History-maker Jeakson Singh, who will be remembered as the one who scored India's first goal in any FIFA World Cup, says the team is "ready to fight it out" in its final group game of the U-17 World Cup against Ghana, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Nawaz Sharif re-elected as PML-N chief

Nawaz Sharif re-elected as PML-N chief

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Sharif, 67, had to step down as the chief of the PML-N after he was disqualified as the prime minister by the Supreme Court on July 28 in the Panama Papers scandal.

Nadal keeps up winning run to reach semis

Nadal keeps up winning run to reach semis

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Rafael Nadal extended his astonishing winning run on clay to 42 consecutive sets as he reached the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open with a 6-0, 7-5 victory over Slovakia's Martin Klizan.

From the brink of suicide to a two million hit website

From the brink of suicide to a two million hit website

Rediff.com26 May 2012

From fainting during a Class 12 exam to failing the NDA thrice, Arun Pandit would easily have succumbed to his suicidal urges, had it not been for a friend whose motivational SMS changed his life forever.

Midcaps, smallcaps see biggest monthly fall since October 2008

Midcaps, smallcaps see biggest monthly fall since October 2008

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'The velocity of the market correction in September was so fierce that 9 stocks declined for every one that advanced,' reveals Samie Modak.

'Agassi could bring something special to Djokovic'

'Agassi could bring something special to Djokovic'

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Novak Djokovic could be on the verge of 'something special' after teaming up with Andre Agassi for the French Open, former Roland Garros runner-up Henri Leconte said on Tuesday.

Chechen-linked plot to assassinate Putin foiled

Chechen-linked plot to assassinate Putin foiled

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Russian state television said two suspects had been arrested in the Ukranian Black Sea resort of Odessa and who later confessed on air to acting on instructions from the Chechen warlord Doku Umarov to kill Putin after Sunday's elections.

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'The only good thing that has come out of our current situation is that it has brought communities closer.' NRIs describe the impact coronavirus is having on their lives.

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

MS Dhoni all set to break Sachin Tendulkar's record

MS Dhoni all set to break Sachin Tendulkar's record

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

India's limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is on the verge of breaking another record in One Day Internationals. The 35 year-old batsman is only four sixes short of eclipsing none other than legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar's record of scoring the most number of sixes for India.

Djokovic on brink of $100million-prize money earnings

Djokovic on brink of $100million-prize money earnings

Rediff.com30 May 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic is on verge to become the first man to win US$100 million in prize money as he aims to book his place in the quarter-finals of the French Open for the 10th time.

Vistara finally gets nod to fly on international routes

Vistara finally gets nod to fly on international routes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Approval was held up due to CBI investigation into international flying permit of Tata group-owned AirAsia India.

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

''He was extremely gentle, humble, soft-spoken, down to earth, giving respect to senior musicians as well as to budding ones.'

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Many political detainees have been released but former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who were whisked into custody in the early hours of August 5, 2019, are still in preventive detention.

Tottenham Hotspur sack Redknapp

Tottenham Hotspur sack Redknapp

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Harry Redknapp was seemingly on the verge of scaling the highest peak in English soccer but, just six weeks later, he has been brought down to earth with a bump after being jettisoned as manager of Tottenham Hotspur.

Porto, Malaga seal Champions League last 16 berths

Porto, Malaga seal Champions League last 16 berths

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Porto and debutants Malaga became the first teams to reach the last 16 of the Champions League when they guaranteed their progress from the group stage with two games to spare on Tuesday.

This Ramzan, poor Muslims struggle for food in lockdown

This Ramzan, poor Muslims struggle for food in lockdown

Rediff.com23 May 2020

With mosques shut, workers and daily wage workers are left to fend for themselves, underscoring once again the magnitude of the crisis of unemployment and poverty triggered by the lockdown, which began on March 25 to stem the spread of the coronavirus.