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Parthiv's ton in vain as India A beat Gujarat

Parthiv's ton in vain as India A beat Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Kedar Jadhav's stroke-filled 91 was the cornerstone of a collective batting performance by India A as they comfortably beat Vijay Hazare Trophy champions Gujarat by six wickets to enter the final of the Deodhar Trophy one day cricket tournament on Wednesday in Kanpur. India A will meet India B in the final Thursday. Batting first, Gujarat managed a decent 272 in 49.2 overs, riding on skipper Parthiv Patel's second List A century. Parthiv scored 119 off 125 balls with 16 boundaries. Leg-spinner Amit Mishra grabbed 3/48 in 9.2 overs, while off-spinner Parvez Rasool had equally impressive figures of 3/47 from nine overs.

Don't Miss! The Rediff Cricket Show

Don't Miss! The Rediff Cricket Show

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

This, we thought, was the perfect time to bring you the Rediff Cricket Chat, a show hosted by cricket fans for cricket fans.

Class of 2018: India's rising stars under 30

Class of 2018: India's rising stars under 30

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

10 achievers who made the cut in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list.

PM Modi gets gyaan on global trends from US hawks

PM Modi gets gyaan on global trends from US hawks

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met representatives of several prominent American think-tanks on Monday -- his last engagement of the day -- to understand how they look at global trends and challenges and what India and the US can do together for the world.

BIGGEST challenge Xiaomi is facing in India

BIGGEST challenge Xiaomi is facing in India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The company currently controls over 30 per cent of the online smartphone market in the country, but says that isn't enough.

PCB to file case against BCCI before ICC Committee over bilateral series

PCB to file case against BCCI before ICC Committee over bilateral series

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday announced that it would file a compensation case against the BCCI before the ICC Disputes Resolution Committee for India's refusal to play Pakistan in bilateral series.

Singapore Super Series: Pranaav-Sikki enter 2nd Rd; Srikanth, Jayaram, Prannoy lose

Singapore Super Series: Pranaav-Sikki enter 2nd Rd; Srikanth, Jayaram, Prannoy lose

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

India's mixed doubles pair of Pranaav Chopra and N Sikki Reddy reached the second round but it was curtains for men's singles shuttlers at the Singapore Super Series, on Wednesday.

India to pitch for permanent solution to food security issue at WTO

India to pitch for permanent solution to food security issue at WTO

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

India has reiterated that members have spent over a decade on the Doha Round and it should not be kept hanging.

India, France likely to ink the world's biggest nuclear deal

India, France likely to ink the world's biggest nuclear deal

Rediff.com12 May 2016

India has a huge power demand and needs to replace polluting coal, as source on energy

Video: What's Virat doing in Mumbai?

Video: What's Virat doing in Mumbai?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The result was as expected -- India beat Bangladesh and sealed its place in the semi-finals... So why was Virat Kohli spotted in Mumbai?

'There would be so many Ram Nath Kovinds in the country today'

'There would be so many Ram Nath Kovinds in the country today'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'...getting drenched in the rains, doing farm work, labour and sweating it out so that they can get their evening meals.' 'I want to tell them that this Ram Nath Kovind of Paraunkh village is going to Rashtrapati Bhavan as their representative.'

'Big blow' for India as injured Vijay ruled out of opening Sri Lanka Test

'Big blow' for India as injured Vijay ruled out of opening Sri Lanka Test

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The 31-year-old has been ruled out of the opening test due to a mild hamstring strain, the Team India Director Ravi Shastri said in Colombo, on Monday.

Have you met Pranab Mukherjee? Tell us

Have you met Pranab Mukherjee? Tell us

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

Have you had a chance to meet India's 13th President? Tell us about your experience. Share your photos with Mukherjee with us on Zarabol.

We need to plan against Kohli in T20 World Cup: Dilshan

We need to plan against Kohli in T20 World Cup: Dilshan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Virat Kohli's meteoric rise in recent times has prompted the Sri Lankan cricket team to devise a game plan for the Indian batsman ahead of next month's T20 World Cup, according to opener Tillakaratne Dilshan.

Will the tumultuous events in Saudi affect Indian oil?

Will the tumultuous events in Saudi affect Indian oil?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

India expects to remain unscathed this time, mainly because it is in a sweet spot as the world's third largest oil consumer, after the US and China, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Chhetri to lead India in AFC Challenge Cup

Chhetri to lead India in AFC Challenge Cup

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

AIFF Player of the Year, Sunil Chhetri will lead India in the AFC Challenge Cup to be held in Kathmandu from March 8.

Vinay replaces injured Aaron for Australia Tests

Vinay replaces injured Aaron for Australia Tests

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Karnataka pacer R Vinay Kumar was named as his replacement for the four-match Test series beginning in Melbourne on December 26.

Varun Aaron should play Manchester Test, says Ganguly

Varun Aaron should play Manchester Test, says Ganguly

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly called for the inclusion of pacer Varun Aaron keeping in mind the fast nature of the pitch in Manchester, the venue for the fourth Test between India and England, starting on August 7.

Month after OBOR boycott, Modi, Xi discuss ways to better ties

Month after OBOR boycott, Modi, Xi discuss ways to better ties

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

It is the first meeting between the two leaders after India boycotted the high-profile Belt and Road Forum.

Trust deficit with Pakistan shrinking, says Krishna

Trust deficit with Pakistan shrinking, says Krishna

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Striking a positive note ahead of the Indo-Pak prime ministerial meeting, India on Wednesday said the trust deficit with its neighbour was "shrinking" and there was a very positive atmosphere.

France asks India to finalise joint missile project soon

France asks India to finalise joint missile project soon

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

France has asked India for early finalisation of the long-pending Rs 30,000-crore project for joint production of short-range surface-to-air missile (SR-SAM) systems.

NSG 'snub': Sushma does firefighting for government in Parliament

NSG 'snub': Sushma does firefighting for government in Parliament

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'NPT waiver is like being allowed in the verandah. NSG membership is like being in the room... being part of rule making.'

Now you can dine like royalty, with the royals!

Now you can dine like royalty, with the royals!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Eatwithindia is creating an event wherein 36 royal families will play host and share their culinary traditions.

India's billionaire sons and daughters

India's billionaire sons and daughters

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Heirs to India's most wealthy companies, they command an enviable position.

'Member who blocked India's entry into NSG be held accountable'

'Member who blocked India's entry into NSG be held accountable'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The United States is committed to ensuring India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group, a top American diplomat said on Wednesday, expressing "regret" that his government was unsuccessful in making it a member of the grouping at its pleanary in Seoul last week.

18 hottest technology innovators from India

18 hottest technology innovators from India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Their exceptional technical contributions hold great promise to shape our future.

England ODIs: Rahane, Aaron replace Sehwag, Ishant

England ODIs: Rahane, Aaron replace Sehwag, Ishant

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

With India's injury list on the ongoing tour of England continuing to grow, Virender Sehwag and Ishant Sharma were ruled out of the upcoming One-Day International series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Monday, named Mumbai batsman Ajinkya Rahane and Jharkhand pacer Varun Aaron as replacements for the Delhi duo.

Tell Us! Do you agree with India's 15 for the ICC World Cup

Tell Us! Do you agree with India's 15 for the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

There were no surprises when the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced India's squad for the for the upcoming World Cup.

Modi government 'misguided' on NSG, says BJP veteran Yashwant Sinha

Modi government 'misguided' on NSG, says BJP veteran Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Latching on to the terrorist attack in Pampore that killed eight Central Reserve Police Force personnel, Sinha also said that 'nothing' has come out, or will, of the Centre's Pakistan policy.

Modi invites Malaysian companies to invest in India

Modi invites Malaysian companies to invest in India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Modi and Najib also invited each other to visit their countries.

Buffett to get Indian billionaires to open their wallets

Buffett to get Indian billionaires to open their wallets

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

Buffett is not coming to only talk foreign direct investment in insurance and invest his billions in Indian equities.

China has the key to restore global imbalances

China has the key to restore global imbalances

Rediff.com2 May 2011

The G24 did not agree with the proposed IMF framework for staff advice to member countries on managing capital flows and its inclusion in fund surveillance.

No reciprocity by rich nations in WTO talks: India

No reciprocity by rich nations in WTO talks: India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

A day before the informal meeting of the WTO, India, China and South Africa on Friday said the developing countries are being asked to further open their markets without any reciprocity from the rich nations, as per the draft proposals for a multilateral agreement.

Continued terror can't be 'new normal' in ties: India to Pak

Continued terror can't be 'new normal' in ties: India to Pak

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Talking tough in the wake of attack on army camp in Nagrota, India on Thursday made it clear that talks with Pakistan cannot take place in an atmosphere of "continued terror", which it will never accept as "new normal" in the bilateral relationship.

The handicapped cyclist who campaigns for Modi

The handicapped cyclist who campaigns for Modi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Although his left hand is paralysed, Bijay Kumar Shahu dressed in stylish biking gear has cycled over 1,500 kilometres across 11 districts and 25 Vidhan Sabha constituencies to campaign for the BJP.

'18K villages will get electricity in next 1,000 days': Modi

'18K villages will get electricity in next 1,000 days': Modi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Ahead of the Climate Change Summit in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said renewable energy could be a major component in meeting India's power requirement and promised to provide electricity to 18,000 villages in the country in the next 1,000 days.

'Fearless' Aussies ready for Indian challenge

'Fearless' Aussies ready for Indian challenge

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

Australia will head into their "mini-final" quarter-final match against India with a "no-fear" attitude as the pressure of playing at home would be on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men, feels coach Tim Nielsen.

India must pick Patel over Jadeja: Ian Chappell

India must pick Patel over Jadeja: Ian Chappell

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni must pick specialist spinner Axar Patel over "bits and pieces" player Ravindra Jadeja in the team's second cricket World Cup game against South Africa in Melbourne.

Advani, Bhaskar enter World Billiards semi-finals

Advani, Bhaskar enter World Billiards semi-finals

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Pankaj Advani continued his surge in the World Billiards Championship (time format), making it to the semi-finals with a 916-665 victory over compatriot Rupesh Shah, in Leeds, on Tuesday, while Balachandra Bhaskar shocked Singapore's Peter Gilchrist.

Fast and furious: India's young pacer Khan making waves

Fast and furious: India's young pacer Khan making waves

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

He is just 18 but is capable of bowling really quick as was proved when he touched 139.8kmph against Pakistan in the last Under-19 World Cup. Meet India's young pace gun -- Avesh Khan, an unassuming 18-year-old from Indore, who wants to create his own identity.