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'King Kohli did it in style'

'King Kohli did it in style'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'Watching Virat Kohli master the chase with remarkable consistency is becoming a routine for us.'

Beware, The Wrath Of The People!

Beware, The Wrath Of The People!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The protests seem unlikely to end until the people's anger and grievances with the leaders who have brought Sri Lanka to economic ruin are redressed.

Surya, Bumrah key to India's prospects in T20 World Cup: Yuvraj

Surya, Bumrah key to India's prospects in T20 World Cup: Yuvraj

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Former India star Yuvraj Singh has identified the swashbuckling Suryakumar Yadav and pace ace Jasprit Bumrah as key to the team's prospects in the upcoming T20 World Cup owing to their ability to "change the complexion of a game" in a jiffy.

Kotak Mahindra Bank's loan, deposit growth may be impacted after RBI curbs

Kotak Mahindra Bank's loan, deposit growth may be impacted after RBI curbs

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Kotak Mahindra Bank's loan and deposit growth are likely to be affected after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) asked the private-sector lender not to take on board new customers through the bank's online and mobile banking channels and not to issue any new credit cards, according to analysts. The bank's share price fell 10.85 per cent on Thursday to close the day at Rs 1,643 on the BSE. The RBI's action came after market hours on Wednesday.

Modi speaks to Netanyahu, urges early resolution of Israel-Hamas conflict

Modi speaks to Netanyahu, urges early resolution of Israel-Hamas conflict

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

In the phone talks, Modi emphasised on an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict, including the release of all hostages, through "dialogue and diplomacy" as well as continued humanitarian assistance to the affected people.

Hardik's ankle injury: No major damage, says Rohit

Hardik's ankle injury: No major damage, says Rohit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

India suffered an early setback in their World Cup contest against Bangladesh when all-rounder Hardik Pandya left the field after twisting his ankle while bowling his first over in Pune on Thursday.

World Cup: 'I will always prefer Shami'

World Cup: 'I will always prefer Shami'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary revealed his preference for Mohammad Shami over all-rounder Shardul Thakur in playing XI against Bangladesh in the ongoing World Cup.

Jets, troops and floats: Pomp and power at R-Day parade

Jets, troops and floats: Pomp and power at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

In a display of India's military might, the Rafale fighter jets took part in the Republic Day flypast for the first time as the armed forces showcased its T-90 tanks, the Samvijay electronic warfare system and Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets on the Rajpath on Tuesday. Depicting the nation's rich cultural heritage and economic progress, 17 tableaux from states and union territories and nine from different Union ministries and paramilitary forces took part in the 72nd Republic day parade.

Chappell takes a dig at Stokes' captaincy after India thrashing

Chappell takes a dig at Stokes' captaincy after India thrashing

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Legendary Australian cricketer Ian Chappell has punched holes in England skipper Ben Stokes' aggressive leadership tactics during the just-concluded five-Test series against India, saying some of his decisions were responsible for the visitors' 1-4 series humiliation.

Kohli vs Shakib: Mutual admiration fuels World Cup tie

Kohli vs Shakib: Mutual admiration fuels World Cup tie

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Virat Kohli and Shakib Al Hasan have engaged in a mutual display of respect and admiration for each other's cricketing abilities.

Winning for Dravid: Rohit's pledge before final clash

Winning for Dravid: Rohit's pledge before final clash

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Sunday could well be Dravid's last day in his office and there won't be a better farewell gift to one of the legends of Indian cricket, who missed that elusive silverware as a player.

'Rohit has that magical touch in him'

'Rohit has that magical touch in him'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'His style of captaincy is a bit different from others; he talks very politely and in a very lovable way with his players.'

How Shami's 'zone' strategy is troubling batters in WC

How Shami's 'zone' strategy is troubling batters in WC

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Shami has said there is nothing extraordinary in his bowling, adding he just focuses on stump-to-stump length

Rajapaksa Flees, But Protests Continue

Rajapaksa Flees, But Protests Continue

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Demonstrators continue to protest outside the office of Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, the day the veteran leader was appointed acting president by the speaker of the island's parliament.

How Kuldeep Yadav outsmarted Pakistan's batters

How Kuldeep Yadav outsmarted Pakistan's batters

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

I''ve been watching Saud Shakeel in the last couple of games: Kuldeep Yadav

Came to India for the first time, at the right time: Beckham amid Kohli mania

Came to India for the first time, at the right time: Beckham amid Kohli mania

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

In many ways, David Beckham in his pomp was to football what Virat Kohli is to cricket.

Kohli not finished yet: Ganguly on the 'phenomenal' 50

Kohli not finished yet: Ganguly on the 'phenomenal' 50

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli scaled 'Mount 50' on Wednesday, and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly had little doubt that the batting star has many more miles to traverse in his career.

Pitch consultant was apprised of the change: ICC

Pitch consultant was apprised of the change: ICC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

After a pitch controversy sullied the atmosphere ahead of the World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday clarified that the independent pitch consultant Andy Atkinson was taken into confidence on the change of surface.

Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

As per the Ministry sources, a special request was made by the BCCI to the sports ministry to include Shami's name as he didn't originally feature in the list of the country's second-highest sporting honour.

NEET aspirant raped in Kota hostel

NEET aspirant raped in Kota hostel

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The girl from Bihar -- who had been living in the hostel with her sister -- alleged in her complaint on Tuesday that the tiffin boy repeatedly raped her while the hostel owner warned her against disclosing the incident, Superintendent of Police (Kota City) Sharad Choudhary said.

Umpires announced for World Cup semis

Umpires announced for World Cup semis

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Tucker, Illingworth to officiate in India-NZ semifinal; Menon on-field umpire for second semifinal

There is going to be some ebbs and flows: Aus coach backs Labuschagne

There is going to be some ebbs and flows: Aus coach backs Labuschagne

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Australia coach Andrew McDonald is unperturbed by batter Marnus Labuschagne's recent run of low scores, saying that there are going to be "ebbs and flows" in one's Test career and the team is much more concerned about their batting line-up performing well as a collective.

After lacklustre Q4 results, headwinds persist for Indian Oil stock

After lacklustre Q4 results, headwinds persist for Indian Oil stock

Rediff.com10 May 2024

State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) reported a weak performance in the fourth quarter of FY24 (January-March 2024), and the turmoil in the energy market indicates it could endure another lacklustre quarter. The oil marketing company (OMC) reported an Ebitda of Rs 10,400 crore, down 27 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) due to weak reported gross refining margin (GRM) of $8.4 per barrel in Q4FY24, which was almost half the consensus expectation of $15 per barrel.

Bajrang moves court against WFI's national trials

Bajrang moves court against WFI's national trials

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'We will appear in the trials only if the ad-hoc panel or the government conducts it. How can a suspended body announce the trials.'

Sri Lanka: Got Gas, But What To Cook?

Sri Lanka: Got Gas, But What To Cook?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Scenes from Colombo days after Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka's president.

Domestic PV sales soar to record high of 42 lakh units in FY24: SIAM

Domestic PV sales soar to record high of 42 lakh units in FY24: SIAM

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India touched a record high of 42,18,746 units in the financial year 2023-24, registering a year-on-year growth of 8.4 per cent on the back of robust demand for utility vehicles, industry body SIAM said on Friday. As per the latest data issued by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the overall passenger vehicle dispatches stood at 38,90,114 units in fiscal year 2022-23. Two-wheeler sales were up 13.3 per cent last fiscal at 1,79,74,365 units, as compared to 1,58,62,771 units in the financial year 2022-23.

BCCI officials grill Dravid over World Cup final loss

BCCI officials grill Dravid over World Cup final loss

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

According to reports, Dravid, granted an extension after his contract ended on November 19, attributed the loss to the pitch at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

Anderson spills the beans on war of words with Gill

Anderson spills the beans on war of words with Gill

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Legendary England pacer James Anderson on Tuesday revealed what he said to star Indian batter Shubman Gill in their exchange of words during the fifth and final Test between both sides at Dharamsala.

Fall in other goods freight may put Railways' 2030 target off track

Fall in other goods freight may put Railways' 2030 target off track

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Indian Railways has managed to improve its freight volumes each year since the pandemic. However, its inability to add new industries and goods will pose a challenge for the national transporter in the wake of it setting an ambitious target of 45 per cent share in the national logistics by 2030. According to officials, the ministry of railways achieved 114 million tonnes (mt) of miscellaneous goods (classified as balance and other goods) in 2023-24.

Massive blow for Australia ahead of England match

Massive blow for Australia ahead of England match

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Australians had been relaxing by playing golf in the city during a week-long break between games. No one else was hurt in the incident.

Ashwin or Shardul? Harbhajan picks his playing XI

Ashwin or Shardul? Harbhajan picks his playing XI

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Former star spinner Harbhajan Singh picked Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of all-rounder Shardul Thakur for India's upcoming Boxing Day Test clash against South Africa in Centurion.

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'Healthcare is not an industry.' 'The government is only encouraging insurance as they are not able to provide healthcare to people.' 'Opening new medical colleges is not what is needed.' 'You have to invest in public sector hospitals.' 'You cannot hand over healthcare to the private industry.'

Colombo Celebrates As Rajapaksa Quits

Colombo Celebrates As Rajapaksa Quits

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

After Gotabaya Rajapaksa e-mailed his promised letter of resignation as Sri Lanka's president shortly after arriving in Singapore, Sri Lankans celebrated on the streets of Colombo late on Thursday, July 14, 2022, night.

'I just make everyone look stupid'

'I just make everyone look stupid'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Resurgent Australia are fourth in the standings, having won their last four matches in succession.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 4

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 4

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 4, Tuesday, July 30, 2024:

Bangladesh's Tamim out of World Cup with injury

Bangladesh's Tamim out of World Cup with injury

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A persistent back injury dashed the opener's hopes of playing in the World Cup.

Cummins, Not Rohit, Will Lead My Team

Cummins, Not Rohit, Will Lead My Team

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

4 Aussies, 3 Indians, 1 Kiwi, 3 South Africans in Harish Kotian's World Cup 2023 Dream XI.

When They Searched For Their Kin

When They Searched For Their Kin

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Glimpses of the tragic aftermath following last Friday's triple train collision in Odisha's Balasore district.

SKY faces injury scare; Kishan suffers bug bite

SKY faces injury scare; Kishan suffers bug bite

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Suryakumar Yadav got a nasty knock on right forearm during the net session on the eve of the match.

'Pakistan has mental block when it comes to playing India in World Cup'

'Pakistan has mental block when it comes to playing India in World Cup'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes his country will find it difficult to edge past India when the two sides clash in next month's T20 World Cup as there seems to be a "mental block" when it comes to playing the arch-rivals in ICC events.