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Virat Kohli's Spectacular 2023

Virat Kohli's Spectacular 2023

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

2023 has been the year of redemption for Virat Kohli, the stalwart Indian batter.

SEE: How children are studying online

SEE: How children are studying online

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'Online Classes', a term now familiar in every home with children in it around the world. Scenes from how Indian children are coping with being taught online.

Struggling Australia, Sri Lanka in battle for first win

Struggling Australia, Sri Lanka in battle for first win

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Their house in complete disarray after consecutive defeats, Australia will look to wake up from the slumber and return to winning ways against an equally stuttering Sri Lanka in the World Cup match in Lucknow on Monday.

Absence of senior players a big miss: Shakib al Hasan

Absence of senior players a big miss: Shakib al Hasan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan on Wednesday rued the absence of experienced players like Liton Das, but said they have enough quality in their ranks to paper over their unavailability in the Asia Cup.

Why India's oil cos are losing close to Rs 3 per litre

Why India's oil cos are losing close to Rs 3 per litre

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

State-owned fuel retailers are losing close to Rs 3 per litre on selling diesel while the profit on petrol has trimmed due to recent firming up in international oil prices, industry officials said detailing reasons for continuing to hold retail prices. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), who control roughly 90 per cent of India's fuel market, 'voluntarily' have not changed petrol, diesel and cooking gas (LPG) prices for almost two years now, resulting in losses when input cost was higher and profits when raw material prices were lower.

With crackers and sweets, India celebrates Ayodhya bhoomi pujan

With crackers and sweets, India celebrates Ayodhya bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The excitement on the foundation laying ceremony of Ram Temple reverberated across the country as Ram bhakts gathered to to celebrate the groundbreaking occasion. People across the country were seen chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' and waving saffron flags. Fireworks were also burst and sweets were distributed to mark the day.

'Farmers' Protest Has Woken Up Everyone'

'Farmers' Protest Has Woken Up Everyone'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Fifteen days ago, we were only talking of Ayodhya. Now we are talking about farmers.'

Clinical Carey decisive to Australia's fortunes

Clinical Carey decisive to Australia's fortunes

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

'I think our training wickets have been really difficult as well. So it's been nice to actually stand in a training wicket and keep to our bowlers.'

IIPL 2024 Auction: 5 Stars Who Could Steal The Show...

IIPL 2024 Auction: 5 Stars Who Could Steal The Show...

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The IPL teams are expected to splurge on players like Pat Cummins, Harry Brook and Mitchell Starc.

No central contract for Warner, eyes white-ball cricket

No central contract for Warner, eyes white-ball cricket

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Warner has already announced that he will end his Test career in January next year

PHOTOS: India overpower Australia in World Cup opener

PHOTOS: India overpower Australia in World Cup opener

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

India launched their home World Cup campaign with a six-wicket victory over Australia after Virat Kohli and KL Rahul guided them through a jittery run chase on Sunday.

Can't see another fast bowler matching: Broad heaps praise on Anderson

Can't see another fast bowler matching: Broad heaps praise on Anderson

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

England pace legend Stuart Broad lauded former teammate James Anderson for becoming the first-ever pacer to complete 700 Test wickets, saying that one should "marvel at his skill" besides talking about his dedication and mental resilience.

Feeding elephants, visit to the Taj Mahal: Trudeaus' fun day in India

Feeding elephants, visit to the Taj Mahal: Trudeaus' fun day in India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Glimpses from the Trudeau photo diary in India on Day 1.

'The evil has not left our system yet'

'The evil has not left our system yet'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

'We don't have a plan for the crisis at all. The uncertainty will continue.'

'If Rohit has been given a chance, then why not Rahul?'

'If Rohit has been given a chance, then why not Rahul?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra raised concerns over middle-order batter KL Rahul's omission from the squad against Afghanistan.

'Something that brings goosebumps even after so many years'

'Something that brings goosebumps even after so many years'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'The joy of winning the World Cup cannot be compared with any amount of money!'

Coach Amre to Iyer: You're good player of short ball, forget what others are saying

Coach Amre to Iyer: You're good player of short ball, forget what others are saying

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Often players in their sub-conscious mind know how they feel about a particular situation but when the validation comes from someone who they can rely upon, the next step becomes easier.

Look, how Nirmalaji has changed!

Look, how Nirmalaji has changed!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Has steering the economy out of its worst phase in decades turned Nirmalaji's hair white?

A Daughter Pays Homage To Her Father

A Daughter Pays Homage To Her Father

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Brigadier Lidder's wife and daughter pay homage to a soldier who will always be remembered, never forgotten.

'What is need to have clarity on Rohit right now?'

'What is need to have clarity on Rohit right now?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Hardik likely to return for Afghanistan T20Is next month and Dravid's contract to be discussed after South Africa tour, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told media on Saturday.

SA return just a process at moment: Du Plessis

SA return just a process at moment: Du Plessis

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

While a return to South African national team remains an enticing proposition for him, former captain Faf du Plessis wants to regain his peak fitness and game-touch abefore seriously nourishing such ambitions.

Auto retail sales soar to record high in Nov: FADA

Auto retail sales soar to record high in Nov: FADA

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Automobile retail sales in India rose to a record high in November, aided by the best ever monthly performance across passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments, dealers' body FADA said on Wednesday. The overall retail sales stood at 28,54,242 units last month, 18 per cent higher over 24,09,535 units in November 2022. Passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales rose to 3,60,431 units as compared to 3,07,550 units in the year-ago period, registering a growth of 17 per cent.

Reliance climbs 8 spots to 45th rank on Forbes' Global 2000 list

Reliance climbs 8 spots to 45th rank on Forbes' Global 2000 list

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd climbed eight spots to the 45th rank, the highest for an Indian company on Forbes' latest Global 2000 list of public companies worldwide.

El Nino Clouds Hover Over August Rainfall

El Nino Clouds Hover Over August Rainfall

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The El Nino impact on the Indian monsoon typically manifests by way of extended break in rainfall.

Would you buy these NaMo goodies?

Would you buy these NaMo goodies?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The BJP is raising funds by selling NaMo Again T-shirts, mugs and wristbands through the Modi smartphone app.

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Rangeela's presence in the fray could have been trifle uncomfortable for Modi. He may not have posed an electoral challenge to the prime minister, but Rangeela's public meetings could have seen people flocking, if only to hear him mimic Modi. In a completely Modi-centric election, the presence of a 'rival' -- if only for a smattering of audience at his meetings -- would not have been particularly appreciated by Modi, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author of Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

Bonjour Macron! French president's day out in New Delhi

Bonjour Macron! French president's day out in New Delhi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

French President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by his wife Brigitte Marie-Claude Macron, besides senior ministers from his Cabinet, began their four-day visit to India by meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife. On Friday night, Macron was received at the airport Prime Minister Modi in a special gesture. Here are glimpses from Macron's visit.

Kohli returns as India target T20 series win vs Afghanistan

Kohli returns as India target T20 series win vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Will the young gun survive Virat Kohli's comeback?

Pakistan batters face Afghan spin test at Chepauk

Pakistan batters face Afghan spin test at Chepauk

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

A desperate Pakistan will be wary of a competent group of Afghanistan spinners' ability to strike hard on an often-gripping Chepauk pitch when the teams meet in the World Cup match in Chennai on Monday

Ross Taylor sees India as favourites to win World Cup

Ross Taylor sees India as favourites to win World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

'India in their home conditions are a different beast and they have started unsurprisingly strongly - I see them as favourites to win the competition at this stage, no matter what happens in Dharmsala (on Sunday),' writes Ross Taylor in his column for ICC Media Zone.

Time for India to be T20 WC-ready against plucky Afghans

Time for India to be T20 WC-ready against plucky Afghans

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Rohit, who will also captain the side, will be expected to carry on with his ultra aggressive approach in the powerplay like he showed in the ODI World Cup.

Jadeja, Rahul injured, Kohli unavailable: India's desperate search for solutions

Jadeja, Rahul injured, Kohli unavailable: India's desperate search for solutions

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid have enough options to choose from with selectors adding three players to the squad -- Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar and Washington Sundar.

No changes in India's playing XI vs Bangladesh!

No changes in India's playing XI vs Bangladesh!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Mhambrey said the team has taken tough decision to bench players of the caliber of Shami, Suryakumar and Ravichandran Ashwin

World Cup 2023: Beckham savours 'incredible' Wankhede experience

World Cup 2023: Beckham savours 'incredible' Wankhede experience

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

David Beckham was the toast of the crowd when he entered the Wankhede Stadium accompanied by Sachin Tendulkar.

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The IMD has warned of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.

'Second-gen promoters more open to selling out'

'Second-gen promoters more open to selling out'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'There is not any negative connotation associated with it.'

World Cup: 'Good to have Rahul back, he gives us stability'

World Cup: 'Good to have Rahul back, he gives us stability'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Architect of India's six-wicket win over Australia, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has a solid all-round game and provides stability in the middle-order, said bowling coach Paras Mhambrey.

Hazlewood stands by Marsh after Kohli drop, calls it part of the game

Hazlewood stands by Marsh after Kohli drop, calls it part of the game

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Kohli was dropped in the eighth over off Hazlewood's bowling after Marsh made ample ground from the mid-wicket region

Pics: The happiest faces of Holi

Pics: The happiest faces of Holi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Kicking off Holi 2018...

Gujarat hikes OBC quota in local bodies to 27 pc, leaves SC/STs untouched

Gujarat hikes OBC quota in local bodies to 27 pc, leaves SC/STs untouched

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Gujarat on Tuesday announced 27 per cent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local bodies like panchayats, municipalities and civic corporations on the basis of a commission's report, paving the way for polls in these self-governing institutes.