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Pujara on what makes Agarwal so special...

Pujara on what makes Agarwal so special...

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

For someone who smashed 1000 first-class runs in a month's domestic cricket in the 2017-18 season, it shouldn't come as a surprise that a heavy duty scorer like Mayank Agarwal knows a thing or two about the art of conversion, believes Cheteshwar Pujara.

Surprised by lateral movement: Curran

Surprised by lateral movement: Curran

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Curran (78) scored his second Test half-century as England recovered from 86-6 to finish with 246 runs. The left-hander put up crucial lower-order partnerships with Moeen Ali and Stuart Broad to frustrate the Indian bowlers.

Soccer PICS: Juve go top as Higuain seals win at Inter

Soccer PICS: Juve go top as Higuain seals win at Inter

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Juventus moved top with 19 points to Inter's 18 and it was a deserved victory in an absorbing contest.

Footloose but NOT fancy-free backstage at the LFW

Footloose but NOT fancy-free backstage at the LFW

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

A diary of the voyages of a millennial newcomer at Lakme Fashion Week through the "ever-entertaining" backstage.

Passengers have gruelling time as Jet grounds more flights

Passengers have gruelling time as Jet grounds more flights

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

While the airline is accommodating passengers on available flights, this is resulting in extending travel time and detour for customers.

TOP 10: Travel destinations for New Year's Eve

TOP 10: Travel destinations for New Year's Eve

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Travel and food writer, Anita Rao Kashi nurtures an enduring passion for new places and experiences and a deep affection for old haunts. She lists out the best travel destinations for this New Year's Eve.

Football weekend scarred by violence on and off the pitch in Germany and Brazil

Football weekend scarred by violence on and off the pitch in Germany and Brazil

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Hertha Berlin team bus shot at by motorcyclist and penalty prompts riot police to protect referee in Brazil league match.

Neymar claims 2014 World Cup injury 'nearly ended career'

Neymar claims 2014 World Cup injury 'nearly ended career'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Brazil star striker Neymar has claimed that the severe back injury he had suffered at the 2014 World Cup could have brought a premature end to his booming career.

Record-breaking Shakib eyes India scalp

Record-breaking Shakib eyes India scalp

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is the first player to score 400 runs and take 10 wickets at the same World Cup.

Kohli has strong message for Shastri's trollers

Kohli has strong message for Shastri's trollers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

'He is absolutely chilled out, he says our only focus is how we can be the best team of all time'

Pakistani activist Marvi Sirmed survives attack

Pakistani activist Marvi Sirmed survives attack

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Marvi Sirmed is an outspoken defender of democracy and human rights, especially the rights of minority communities like Hindus, Christians and Shias. She has received threats from rightwing and extremist groups several times in the past, forcing her to change her residence frequently.

Tiger Shroff has a plan for YOU!

Tiger Shroff has a plan for YOU!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

'Today's kids are so tech savvy, which is good and fun, but they should also take time to service their body, move your muscles...'

'I am expected to score 25 runs in 10 balls, which is difficult'

'I am expected to score 25 runs in 10 balls, which is difficult'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

India's limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says his role with bat has changed a bit in recent times as he is expected to score 20-25 runs in the 10-15 balls he normally gets to play.

How young domestic players are benefiting from IPL...

How young domestic players are benefiting from IPL...

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Kerala pacer Basil Thampi feels that being a part of this T20 tournament is a big opportunity for young domestic players like him.

SEE: Saha improvises with training drills during lockdown

SEE: Saha improvises with training drills during lockdown

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Wriddhiman Saha's father is ensuring that India's most technically accomplished wicketkeeper's hand-eye co-ordination remains top notch.

Even without US 'cliff,' world economy teeters

Even without US 'cliff,' world economy teeters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The global economy is on edge - and that's without the U.S. "fiscal cliff."

2 low-intensity explosions near Agra station, no casualties reported

2 low-intensity explosions near Agra station, no casualties reported

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Just hours before blasts Andaman Express crashed into a huge boulder on the tracks near another station 20 kms away and police recovered a note at the site threatening of terror attacks.

PoK chief claims chopper was within Pakistani limits

PoK chief claims chopper was within Pakistani limits

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Indian officials claimed that the white helicopter crossed into the Indian airspace in Gulpur sector and hovered over there for sometime before turning back.

Bigg Boss drama: Sonali flings water at Karishma

Bigg Boss drama: Sonali flings water at Karishma

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Drama unfolds in the Bigg Boss house.

'We have not lost a single patient to COVID-19'

'We have not lost a single patient to COVID-19'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'Even though we have around 156 patients, we don't have anyone who requires ventilatory support or the ICU facility.'

'I'm not a girlfriend stealer'

'I'm not a girlfriend stealer'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

'Ranveer was seeing a girl and then I think they broke up many months later.' '8-10 months later, I started seeing her.'

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

A coconut octopus, a burning forest, a rare rhino's last moments and a pair of sleeping squirrels all feature in the shortlist for the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 People's Choice Award. This year's competition attracted more than 50,000 entries from professionals and amateurs across the world. Voting for the The People's Choice Award is open until 2 pm February 2.

'I don't want to stand next to somebody, looking like a flower'

'I don't want to stand next to somebody, looking like a flower'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'A lot of actors disappear after one big hit show, and I thought maybe it was time for me too.'

Maths and Olympics: How fast could Usain Bolt run?

Maths and Olympics: How fast could Usain Bolt run?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Usain Bolt, already the world's fastest man, could lop another 0.18 seconds off his 100 metre sprint world record even without running any faster. It's just a question of getting a few conditions right - and doing the maths.

After Deepika, Nihar Pandya finds love

After Deepika, Nihar Pandya finds love

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'I wish the headlines announcing my wedding wouldn't refer to me as 'Deepika Padukone's ex'...

Saha on his equation with Pant and acrobatic catching

Saha on his equation with Pant and acrobatic catching

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'We always observe each other's wicket-keeping. We work hard in our practice sessions and have a good understanding and co-ordination among ourselves. We always try to point out each other's mistakes. It's been going well so far'

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 15 of the Games

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 15 of the Games

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

A look at the gold medalists on Day 15 of competition at the London Olympics on Saturday.

Salman: I don't know what film to do next

Salman: I don't know what film to do next

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Salman Khan discusses Ek Tha Tiger, the Rs 100 crore numbers game, and the kind of roles he likes to play.

'We aren't encouraging people to kill their husbands'

'We aren't encouraging people to kill their husbands'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'There are a lot of women out there in abusive marriages.'

'I glue my dress to my skin'

'I glue my dress to my skin'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Olympic ice dancers are taking extra precautions to ensure their costumes get attention for all the right reasons, using tape and glue to guarantee they stay covered up as they glide around the ice.

David Schwimmer, wife part ways

David Schwimmer, wife part ways

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The couple shares one daughter together, a five-year-old girl named Cleo Buckman Schwimmer.

Playing in Lanka will help for T20 World Cup: Irfan

Playing in Lanka will help for T20 World Cup: Irfan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Recalled to the squad under fortuitous circumstances, all-rounder Irfan Pathan vowed to utilise the opportunity to the fullest extent and also saw the Sri Lanka tour as a good preparation for the Indian cricketers ahead of the World T20.

IN PIX: A ringside view of Tamil Nadu's Jallikattu

IN PIX: A ringside view of Tamil Nadu's Jallikattu

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Rediff.com's Ganesh Nadar shares his experience after witnessing Tamil Nadu's annual bull-taming festival, which is celebrated as part of the harvest festival of Pongal.

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Raju Bist from Thane tells us how he spent the last two months of lockdown.

12 Films by Rajinikanth: The Actor, Not Superstar

12 Films by Rajinikanth: The Actor, Not Superstar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

If you'd like to know more about Rajini the actor, Saisuresh Sivaswamy offers a wide selection.

Can Kenny Sebastian get serious? Only if it's funny!

Can Kenny Sebastian get serious? Only if it's funny!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

With comic Kenny Sebastian, you don't just get a stand-up act, you get a performance.

When Duminy helped shape Klaasen's match-winning knock

When Duminy helped shape Klaasen's match-winning knock

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'Duminy was the key factor to my whole innings. Second over or the first over I faced, he told me this over needs to go for 10. He told me to just play my normal game and take the bowlers on. Luckily today it worked out'

I am not leaving with selectors' permission: Nehra

I am not leaving with selectors' permission: Nehra

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Veteran Ashish Nehra has mounted a stinging counter-attack on chief selector MSK Prasad for his comments on the seamer's retirement, saying he started playing without the selectors' permission and is leaving it likewise.

Beware of opportunist China!

Beware of opportunist China!

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'It is time we Indians stop our internal bickering and present a united front to Chinese machinations,' advises Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Why this Shaheen Bagh protestor joined the BJP

Why this Shaheen Bagh protestor joined the BJP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Shahzad Ali, a sales and marketing manager at a mobile phone company, was among the group of Muslims from Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on August 16, 2020.