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Rishabh Pant slams fifty after getting hit on helmet!

Rishabh Pant slams fifty after getting hit on helmet!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

India A skipper Rishabh Pant allayed injury concerns, smashing a quickfire half-century after being forced to retire hurt on Day 3 of the four-day match against South Africa A.

The Best Airlines And Airports in 2025

The Best Airlines And Airports in 2025

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Forbes Travel Guide's second annual Verified Air Travel Awards once again spotlight the aviation stars that turn every journey into something truly remarkable.

Why Rishikesh Is Simply Glorious!

Why Rishikesh Is Simply Glorious!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Why Rishikesh calls you again and again.

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy group stage matches.

Paytm unveils all-new app with clean interface, AI features

Paytm unveils all-new app with clean interface, AI features

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Paytm (One 97 Communications Ltd), India's full-stack merchant payments leader serving MSMEs and enterprises, has launched a fully redesigned version of its flagship app, integrating artificial intelligence-driven features to streamline and personalise everyday transactions for its users.

Fitter Pant Returns to Cricket... In Kohli's No 18 Jersey

Fitter Pant Returns to Cricket... In Kohli's No 18 Jersey

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Pant, looking super fit after a three-month injury layoff, took the field for India A against South Africa A at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

What Rohit is doing before the Australia series

What Rohit is doing before the Australia series

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Rohit spent nearly a week at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru last month

8 Foods For Freedom From Constipation

8 Foods For Freedom From Constipation

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

What to know when you can't go.

Pant's return in focus as India A take on South Africa

Pant's return in focus as India A take on South Africa

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant's return to competitive cricket after a three-month injury-enforced hiatus will be the primary focal point of India A's four-day match against South Africa A.

Waited for this since 2017: Diana Edulji on World Cup win

Waited for this since 2017: Diana Edulji on World Cup win

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Now, the girls studying in schools will also want to take up cricket as their career...'

What Made Geeta Dutt's Life So Tragic

What Made Geeta Dutt's Life So Tragic

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The song that best encapsulates Geeta Dutt's unfairly abbreviated life would probably be: Yaad Karoge, Yaad Karoge, Ek Din Humko Yaad Karoge. On her 95th birth anniversary on November 23, Dinesh Raheja pieces together the life of this talented singer.

120 Bahadur Trailer Shows Promise

120 Bahadur Trailer Shows Promise

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'The war scenes in which Indian soldiers fight fearlessly and the powerful dialogues are meant to make the audience proud of the loyalty and valour of Indian soldiers,' observes Deepa Gahlot.

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Names and names and names and names... 329 in all. Some Indian. Some Canadian. Some British. Berry. Gupta. Jain. James. Bhatt. Beauchesne. Chatlani. Enayati. Lougheed.... Vaihayasi Pande Daniel visits Ahakista, Ireland, home to the memorial for the worst terrorist atrocity in India's history.

The Gill Journey: A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence!

The Gill Journey: A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence!

Rediff.com24 May 2025

'Shubh Aarambh': From Fazilka to Leeds, journey of passionate dad and willing son

Dhol beats, sweets mark Amanjot and Harleen's return

Dhol beats, sweets mark Amanjot and Harleen's return

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

World champions Amanjot and Harleen get grand welcome in Chandigarh

'Pant looks fitter and is raring to go'

'Pant looks fitter and is raring to go'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Pant, who will lead India A, is returning after a three-month absence because of a foot injury which he sustained in July in England, and now the 28-year-old southpaw is aiming to get back to the national fold during the two-match Test series against the Proteas.

Dr Umar Nabi planned a massive blast in Delhi close to Babri anniv but....

Dr Umar Nabi planned a massive blast in Delhi close to Babri anniv but....

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Officials reveal details of a foiled Jaish-e-Mohammed terror plot involving a doctor who planned a bomb blast near the Red Fort, timed around the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary. Arrests and investigations uncovered the interstate network.

How criticism inspired Harman & Co past 'chokers tag'

How criticism inspired Harman & Co past 'chokers tag'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

When there was constant criticism, Harman and Smriti kept the team together: Neetu David

Babar falls for duck as Pakistan lose to South Africa in 1st T20

Babar falls for duck as Pakistan lose to South Africa in 1st T20

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Babar Azam, playing his first T20 international since December last year, perished for a duck as Pakistan suffered a 55-run thrashing against South Africa, in the first T20 International.

'It's painful to see educated people indulging in shameful act'

'It's painful to see educated people indulging in shameful act'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

A doctor at a Saharanpur hospital denies rumors of his detention following the arrest of a colleague accused of having links with the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group.

Kashmiri Recipes: Gustaba, Chaman Kaliya

Kashmiri Recipes: Gustaba, Chaman Kaliya

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Kashmiri cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian, but also has some flavourful and unique vegetarian dishes.

Gambhir reveals India's T20 blueprint

Gambhir reveals India's T20 blueprint

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that India's new T20 approach isn't just about fearless batting, it's about all-round aggression.

Gill, Gambhir, Bumrah arrive in Kolkata ahead of SA Tests

Gill, Gambhir, Bumrah arrive in Kolkata ahead of SA Tests

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

India captain Shubman Gill, head coach Gautam Gambhir along with Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel arrived in Kolkata late on Sunday ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa.

Standing Ovation For King Kohli At SCG

Standing Ovation For King Kohli At SCG

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli received a thunderous standing ovation from a capacity crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground as he strode out to bat, likely for the final time in Australia.

Chess World Cup: Arjun, Praggnanandhaa face Round 4 challenge

Chess World Cup: Arjun, Praggnanandhaa face Round 4 challenge

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Arjun Erigaisi will start as the favourite against veteran Hungarian Peter Leko, while R Praggnanandhaa faces the inventive Daniil Dubov.

Family Man 3: 'Thank God, We Didn't Delay Too Much'

Family Man 3: 'Thank God, We Didn't Delay Too Much'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'Sometimes, four years is too much. People forget. But whenever we posted on social media about any other show or film, we received a hundred questions immediately. eople are very interested. Now when the trailer came out, people are really looking forward to it.'

The Girlfriend Review: Rashmika Rocks!

The Girlfriend Review: Rashmika Rocks!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The Girlfriend is not your typical love story and may not be streaming in as many theatres as you'd like to, but it is definitely worth lauding for showing us the mirror about how we normalise toxic behaviours instead of taking a preachy tone, notes Divya Nair.

CAT 2025: Smart Tips To De-Stress And Refocus

CAT 2025: Smart Tips To De-Stress And Refocus

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

In Week 9 of the MBA preparation series, CAT expert and IIM-Lucknow alumnus Aashish Sood shares simple yet effective strategies to manage exam stress and stay focused.

Shafali, Deepti shine in India's historic World Cup triumph

Shafali, Deepti shine in India's historic World Cup triumph

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma guided India to a historic 52-run victory over South Africa which saw the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 hosts lift the trophy for the first time.

Singapore snuff out India's AFC Asia Cup hopes

Singapore snuff out India's AFC Asia Cup hopes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

India fail to qualify for 2027 AFC Asian Cup after 1-2 loss to Singapore

Shami's India comeback hopes fade amid fitness worries

Shami's India comeback hopes fade amid fitness worries

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Shami has not exactly been pleased with the national selectors and has gone on record to say that they have not communicated with him. However, sources in the BCCI say that it may not be the correct picture.

2nd unofficial Test: South Africa A ace tough chase vs India A

2nd unofficial Test: South Africa A ace tough chase vs India A

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Top-order batters subjugate India A's Test bowlers as SA A register five-wicket win

Ex-India pacer Prasad to run for KSCA presidency

Ex-India pacer Prasad to run for KSCA presidency

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Venkatesh Prasad to contest for KSCA president's post, Kumble, Srinath back ex-India pacer's panel

The Big Dilemma For Gill Ahead Of Kolkata Test

The Big Dilemma For Gill Ahead Of Kolkata Test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Skipper Shubman Gill acknowledged that the choice between a spinner and an extra seamer for the first Test against South Africa is nothing short of a "conflict".

We'll grow stronger after World Cup loss: Wolvaardt

We'll grow stronger after World Cup loss: Wolvaardt

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

South African captain Laura Wolvaardt said she "couldn't be prouder" of her team's campaign in the ICC Women's World Cup and promised to get stronger in the coming times after they lost to India in the title clash in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

Ton-up Jurel rescues India A; Pant falls cheaply again

Ton-up Jurel rescues India A; Pant falls cheaply again

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

It was also his third hundred in the last seven innings after going past three digits against Australia A at Lucknow and the West Indies at Ahmedabad.

Why A Bahubali's Daughter Is Contesting The Polls

Why A Bahubali's Daughter Is Contesting The Polls

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

'It is people, their support and strength that made him a Bahubali.' 'I am proud of my father, who is innocent and wrongly framed.'

Rahane's lessons helping me bowl smarter: Kotian

Rahane's lessons helping me bowl smarter: Kotian

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Kotian took four wickets as India A restricted South Africa A to 299 for 9 on the first day of the opening four-day match at the BCCI CoE grounds in Bengaluru on Thursday.

'Shubman Gill Isn't Meant For T20s'

'Shubman Gill Isn't Meant For T20s'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'In a format driven by aggression and innovation, the question remains: Can Shubman Gill's classical batting style continue to find space in India's T20 future?'

'God's Plan': Sensational Shafali scripts history!

'God's Plan': Sensational Shafali scripts history!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Shafali Verma scripted a new record to her name as the opener blasted the highest score by an Indian batter in the Women's World Cup final.