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South Africa''s white-ball coach resigns

South Africa''s white-ball coach resigns

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Walter, who took charge in March 2023, has played an instrumental role in South Africa's recent successes on the global stage.

MI's Rickelton finally understands key to success in IPL

MI's Rickelton finally understands key to success in IPL

Rediff.com2 May 2025

'It was a bit of a slow start. We're clicking nicely as a partnership together.'

Eliminator: MI Vs GT: Who Will Survive?

Eliminator: MI Vs GT: Who Will Survive?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

No side has won the IPL title after finishing fourth on the points table. Will Mumbai be able to break that jinx?

What Travel Boycott Can Teach Turkiye, Azerbaijan

What Travel Boycott Can Teach Turkiye, Azerbaijan

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Just as Gandhiji's spinning wheel became a symbol of resistance, Indian travellers today can turn their passports into instruments of peaceful protest, argues Harsh Roongta.

Manish, Sabyasachi Impress At Met Gala

Manish, Sabyasachi Impress At Met Gala

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Indian celebrities and designers are ruling the show on the red carpet.

History in Minutes: When Nehru's Kerchief Became Sudan's Flag

History in Minutes: When Nehru's Kerchief Became Sudan's Flag

Rediff.com27 May 2025

On Jawaharlal Nehru's 61st death anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recalls how India's first prime minister cultivated a unique role for the newly independent country on the world stage.

Whistling via the Himalayas: Kashmir's train ride redefines scenic travel

Whistling via the Himalayas: Kashmir's train ride redefines scenic travel

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off two specially designed Vande Bharat trains between Katra town and Srinagar city, reducing travel time between the two places by two to three hours and ensuring all-weather surface connectivity with the Kashmir valley.

IPL Eliminator: Fumbling Titans face mighty Mumbai Indians

IPL Eliminator: Fumbling Titans face mighty Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com29 May 2025

But in their pursuit of glory, both leaders must find a way to address the issues at hand.

Klaasen Reveals His Class Again!

Klaasen Reveals His Class Again!

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad ended their topsy-turvy IPL 2025 campaign with a commanding win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in New Delhi on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

IPL PIX: Klaasen slams 37-ball century as SRH maul KKR

IPL PIX: Klaasen slams 37-ball century as SRH maul KKR

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad ended their disappointing IPL season with power-packed batting effort, etching a crushing 110-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders.

Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers set for battle royale

Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers set for battle royale

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Shreyas Iyer's inspiring leadership faces its toughest test yet when Punjab Kings host an equally upbeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League in Mullanpur on Thursday.

India's 'Tiger Man' Valmik Thapar dies at 73

India's 'Tiger Man' Valmik Thapar dies at 73

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Thapar had strong reservations about Project Cheetah, India's initiative to reintroduce African cheetahs into the wild. He argued that India does not have the necessary habitat or prey base to support free-ranging cheetahs and that the authorities lacked experience in managing spotted felines in the wild.

GT eye top-2 finish! Will LSG crash the party?

GT eye top-2 finish! Will LSG crash the party?

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Gujarat Titans eye top-two finish as struggling LSG look to salvage pride

'Vaibhav, an inspiration for aspiring cricketers'

'Vaibhav, an inspiration for aspiring cricketers'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Dhawan lauds 14-yr-old Suryavanshi for his IPL ton, terms it "Phenomenal"

Injury puts Gujarat Titans all-rounder Phillips out of IPL

Injury puts Gujarat Titans all-rounder Phillips out of IPL

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

The New Zealand all-rounder, who has returned home, "sustained a groin injury during the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 6", according to a statement from the Titans.

Blow for Gujarat Titans! Rabada returns home from IPL

Blow for Gujarat Titans! Rabada returns home from IPL

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada has returned to South Africa from IPL 2025 due to 'personal reasons'.

IPL to resume on May 17 with RCB vs KKR clash

IPL to resume on May 17 with RCB vs KKR clash

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will resume on May 17 with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru, the BCCI announced on Monday.

Aussie media sing paeans to 'tormentor-in-chief'!

Aussie media sing paeans to 'tormentor-in-chief'!

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's skill and spikiness on the field reminded many of their own: Australian media

'This guy is going to lead RCB for a long time'

'This guy is going to lead RCB for a long time'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Indian superstar Virat Kohli has backed newly-appointed Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar to lead the side for a long time.

Delegations firm on terror: World must eradicate this scourge

Delegations firm on terror: World must eradicate this scourge

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

All-party parliamentary delegations on Monday met with the leaders of several countries and highlighted India's resolve to combat terrorism, which they stressed must be eradicated in the interests of all humanity.

With LSG hopes in the balance it's time for Pant to fire

With LSG hopes in the balance it's time for Pant to fire

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Rishabh Pant will aim to hit the refresh button after a wretched run, as Lucknow Super Giants make one last-ditch attempt to stay alive in the IPL play-offs race by winning their remaining three league matches, starting with the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow on Monday.

Kiara, SRK And The Met Gala...

Kiara, SRK And The Met Gala...

Rediff.com5 May 2025

This year, the gala tips its very wide-brimmed hat to the Black Dandy movement -- a revolution where style became a statement about identity and political views.

Guwahati to host maiden Test during India vs SA series

Guwahati to host maiden Test during India vs SA series

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

This will be the maiden Test in Guwahati, which often hosts white-ball matches, and has also been hosting IPL matches for the last two seasons.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com20 May 2025

While MI's win will assure them of a place in the play-offs, Delhi Capitals need to win both their remaining games to advance.

IPL PIX: DC rout Punjab, finish season in style

IPL PIX: DC rout Punjab, finish season in style

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Rizvi, Nair power DC to six-wicket win over Punjab Kings

Dhoni's honest assessment of CSK's faltering campaign

Dhoni's honest assessment of CSK's faltering campaign

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

'...154 wasn't a justifiable score. It wasn't turning a lot, may be a little two-paced but nothing out of the ordinary.'

Rabada on what makes Bumrah great

Rabada on what makes Bumrah great

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

He listed out the reasons why the India's great is such an impactful bowler in world cricket.

'That's why you pay Starc the big bucks'

'That's why you pay Starc the big bucks'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Starc was at his lethal best in the Super Over, restricting RR to just 11/2 with a masterclass in death bowling.

Automobile exports rise 19% to over 53 lakh units in FY25: Siam

Automobile exports rise 19% to over 53 lakh units in FY25: Siam

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Automobile exports from India rose by 19 per cent to over 53 lakh units in the last 2024-25 fiscal year driven by robust demand for passenger vehicles, two wheelers and commercial vehicles in the overseas markets. Overall exports last fiscal stood at 53.63 lakh (53,63,089) units as compared with 45 lakh (45,00,494) units in 2023-24 fiscal ending March 31, 2024.

Punjab Kings poised for play-offs as RR play for pride

Punjab Kings poised for play-offs as RR play for pride

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Punjab Kings will look to renew their bid for a play-off berth with another commanding performance in Jaipur on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals, who have failed to rise above mediocrity despite possessing the resources this season.

'Why Couldn't Pakistan Stop Indian Attacks?'

'Why Couldn't Pakistan Stop Indian Attacks?'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'When one air force (India's) hits the other's airbases with impunity and that air force (Pakistan's) is not able to respond, then the air force, which has put the other's airbases out of commission, has won.'

How former SA wicketkeeper made impact on Kohli's career

How former SA wicketkeeper made impact on Kohli's career

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'He had a massive impact on me in those early years. I was very realistic about my abilities'

IPL PIX: SRH knocked out after match called off due to rain

IPL PIX: SRH knocked out after match called off due to rain

Rediff.com6 May 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals in Hyderabad, on Monday.

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Rediff.com12 May 2025

As he closes the most revered chapter of his career, here are some of his best Test knocks:

PIX: Suryavanshi stars as Rajasthan end on winning note

PIX: Suryavanshi stars as Rajasthan end on winning note

Rediff.com21 May 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in New Delhi, on Tuesday.

Govt picks Tharoor to lead Op Sindoor delegation to US; Cong fumes

Govt picks Tharoor to lead Op Sindoor delegation to US; Cong fumes

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The government will send seven all-party delegations to key partner countries, including members of the United Nations Security Council, later this month to convey India's message of zero tolerance against terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

'Compensation of athletes, IOC's main concern'

'Compensation of athletes, IOC's main concern'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Drawing comparisons with other professional sports, Moses said track and field athletes have missed out on the financial boom due to the lack of a players' union.

'How can my 'Dad' be a racist. Come on guys'

'How can my 'Dad' be a racist. Come on guys'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Former Chelsea player Didier Drogba defends Jose Mourinho, who has been accused of racism by Galatasaray.

Delhi Capitals have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

Delhi Capitals have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Shaken by the abrupt suspension of their previous match due to the India-Pakistan conflict, a struggling Delhi Capitals will look to regroup and address bowling concerns when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in a reverse-leg IPL clash in Delhi on Sunday to keep their play-off hopes alive.

Are things 'slipping away' from Rohit Sharma?

Are things 'slipping away' from Rohit Sharma?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar has painted a grim picture of Rohit Sharma's current form, saying "things are slipping away" from the senior batter who has reached a point in his career where he has to "push himself every morning".