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Fearless, ruthless! Stoinis in awe of India's young T20 stars

Fearless, ruthless! Stoinis in awe of India's young T20 stars

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been left supremely impressed by the quality of youngsters in the Punjab Kings squad as well as the Indian T20 set up on the sidlelines of the IPL.

Trump's 'Gold Card': Get US residency in $5 million

Trump's 'Gold Card': Get US residency in $5 million

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will introduce a 'gold card' for wealthy foreigners, granting them the right to live and work in the country, with a pathway to citizenship, in exchange for a $5 million fee, CNN reported.

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'Shreya (Ghoshal) ma'am said she hasn't heard a voice like mine before, and added that even in the future, there won't be another voice like mine.'

Revealed! The Drama Behind Andaz Apna Apna's Comedy

Revealed! The Drama Behind Andaz Apna Apna's Comedy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

'Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were already very busy. Then, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor started signing more films, Paresh Rawalji also got busy... 'Rajkumar Santoshiji got offered Damini he was very excited about it. He told dad that since her dates were available, let me do this film quickly. But aisa hota toh nahin. That film also took time. 'So sabke dates ka problem ho gaya, including the director's.'

'Women In Paatal Lok Rarely Cry'

'Women In Paatal Lok Rarely Cry'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

'No woman is stronger than one who acknowledges her vulnerabilities.'

New Zealand's Mitchell fit and raring to take on India

New Zealand's Mitchell fit and raring to take on India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Top-order batter Daryl Mitchell has declared himself fit to face India in New Zealand's final Champions Trophy group match after missing the win over Bangladesh on Monday because of illness.

Alia, Priyanka And The Colours Of...

Alia, Priyanka And The Colours Of...

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Celebrate this day with important ladies in your life, all dressed up in these powerful hues.

Djokovic closes in on career landmark; Eala's dream run halts

Djokovic closes in on career landmark; Eala's dream run halts

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The Serbian 24-times Grand Slam champion trailed Korda 5-2 in the second set but broke the American as he served at 5-3 and his precise and powerful serving carried him to the finish.

Will India tweak Playing XI against NZ?

Will India tweak Playing XI against NZ?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Doeschate admitted that Sunday's match could be a contest of spin between the two sides.

KKR Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

KKR Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Here are how the bowlers fared in Guwahati...

'Inglis played the innings of his life'

'Inglis played the innings of his life'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Josh Inglis smashed a maiden ODI century (120 not out) to lead Australia to a thrilling five-wicket victory over England in a high-scoring Champions Trophy match.

Grass, spin, and heat: MCG pitch set to test bowlers

Grass, spin, and heat: MCG pitch set to test bowlers

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins said that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch looks "nice and firm" with a "bit of grass coverage"

Chakravarthy's new mystery ball set to dominate IPL 2025

Chakravarthy's new mystery ball set to dominate IPL 2025

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Varun Chakravarthy, a key player for both the Indian team and the Kolkata Knight Riders, emphasizes the importance of consistency and reveals he is working on new variations to his spin bowling.

Cummins on why India has advantage over other teams

Cummins on why India has advantage over other teams

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins believes India have a "huge advantage" to be based in Dubai for the ongoing Champions Trophy while other sides criss-cross Pakistan for their group games in the tournament, being held under a 'hybrid model'.

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Sukanya Verma lists 15 scenes that reveal facets of Salman outside the formula.

'It's been very hard on Rishabh not playing, but...'

'It's been very hard on Rishabh not playing, but...'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant hasn't been a part of the playing eleven in the last two group games as India handed over the wicketkeeping duties to KL Rahul, who has performed remarkably well behind the stumps and provided solidity to the middle order.

The Lady Shah Rukh Hugged!

The Lady Shah Rukh Hugged!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The IIFAs saw some emotion and a whole lot of glamour.

IPL PIX: Rahul dazzles as DC hand CSK a thrashing!

IPL PIX: Rahul dazzles as DC hand CSK a thrashing!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

K L Rahul stroked a fluent half-century as a dominant Delhi Capitals outclassed Chennai Super Kings by 25 runs.

'Put India under pressure': Santner's CT final plan

'Put India under pressure': Santner's CT final plan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Mitchell Santner believes that putting Rohit Sharma's side under pressure in that encounter gave his team the confidence for their upcoming summit clash on Sunday.

'If You Want To Improve Your Hair, You Should...'

'If You Want To Improve Your Hair, You Should...'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'As an actor you have to learn to sacrifice things that you think are most associated with you.'

PIX: Draper mauls Rune to win Indian Wells title

PIX: Draper mauls Rune to win Indian Wells title

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Britain's Jack Draper thrashed Denmark's Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 to collect the biggest title of his career at Indian Wells on Sunday.

Stoinis inspired by Dhoni's longevity

Stoinis inspired by Dhoni's longevity

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Marcus Stoinis says a ready reckoner in how to have a long T20 career has already been created by 40-plus stalwarts like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Faf du Plessis.

'How Impact Sub rule taking all-rounders out of game'

'How Impact Sub rule taking all-rounders out of game'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

The Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League is working at the moment but it could pose issues for the development of all-rounders at some stage, reckons New Zealand and Gujarat Titans all-rounder Glenn Phillips.

Root ready to shine in ODIs with England's new strategy

Root ready to shine in ODIs with England's new strategy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

England star batsman Joe Root has expressed his confidence in the team's approach under coach Brendon McCullum, saying the 'Bazball' philosophy perfectly complements the players' skills. Root, returning to England's ODI setup for the series against India, sees endless possibilities for the team under McCullum's guidance. He highlighted the exciting blend of skills within the squad and believes this team has the potential to achieve great things.

IPL PIX: LSG outclass MI as Pandya fiver goes in vain

IPL PIX: LSG outclass MI as Pandya fiver goes in vain

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Hardik Pandya's maiden five-wicket haul in T20 cricket and star batter Suryakumar Yadav's fluent 67 went in vain as Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in an Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Friday.

Smith opens up on turning the tide against India

Smith opens up on turning the tide against India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Having scored his 33rd ton in Brisbane, Smith equalled Sunil Gavaskar's then world record of 34 hundreds on the second day of the fourth Test at the MCG on Friday.

Rachin Ravindra spills how CSK destroyed MI

Rachin Ravindra spills how CSK destroyed MI

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Chennai Super Kings batsman Rachin Ravindra attributed their comprehensive victory over Mumbai Indians to the team's spinners, particularly the leadership of Ravichandran Ashwin. Ravindra highlighted the depth and balance provided by the spin attack, which ensured they could handle any off-days from individual bowlers.

Santner on how NZ quelled Bangladesh challenge

Santner on how NZ quelled Bangladesh challenge

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

About playing India in the final group game on Sunday in Dubai, he said, 'It will be a different challenge on a different surface. Might be slower.'

Undercooked Zampa ready to let it rip against India

Undercooked Zampa ready to let it rip against India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'... when I'm not quite at my best and not feeling that great out there, is my ability to still contribute and take those big wickets.'

He's got every shot: Aussie pacer raves about Reddy

He's got every shot: Aussie pacer raves about Reddy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Nitish Reddy's straight drive off Scott Boland that carried him past his maiden Test hundred has convinced the Australian pacer about the young Indian batter's potential with the bat.

Tennis power couple Svitolina, Monfils shock top seeds

Tennis power couple Svitolina, Monfils shock top seeds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Elina Svitolina said the supportive presence of husband Gael Monfils meant a lot after the tennis power couple made shockwaves in sync

Kyrgios in tears: Wrist injury ends Indian Wells

Kyrgios in tears: Wrist injury ends Indian Wells

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Kyrgios tearfully threw in the towel in the second set due to sharp pain in his surgically repaired wrist while trailing 7-6(7), 3-0.

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Philippine wildcard Alexandra Eala pulled off the biggest win of her young career with a stunning upset of Polish world number two Iga Swiatek.

Gukesh hails Anand, India's chess boom

Gukesh hails Anand, India's chess boom

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh has stated that he is open to competing in all formats of chess, including the newly popular freestyle format, but believes that classical chess, with its rich history, will always hold the greatest significance. Despite concerns of a potential split in the sport between supporters of freestyle and classical chess, Gukesh sees no reason for division, highlighting the excitement of freestyle while acknowledging the importance of the traditional format's legacy.

Zaara, Suhana, Anushka Create Sparkly V-Day Magic!

Zaara, Suhana, Anushka Create Sparkly V-Day Magic!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Valentine's Day is all about celebrating love and what better way to do it than with some shimmer and shine?

Not fascinated by records: DK cool on surpassing Dhoni

Not fascinated by records: DK cool on surpassing Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Dinesh Karthik downplayed surpassing MS Dhoni's T20 runs record for an Indian wicketkeeper, emphasising that playing for India, not personal records, has always been his priority.

Australian tennis great 'Fiery' Fred Stolle passes away

Australian tennis great 'Fiery' Fred Stolle passes away

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Fred Stolle was part of a golden generation of Australian players who dominated the men's game at the end of the amateur and start of the professional era.

'Crazy 18 hours' for South Africa ahead of NZ semis

'Crazy 18 hours' for South Africa ahead of NZ semis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

South Africa should have no ill effects from their whistlestop and, in the end, pointless 18-hour trip to Dubai as they prepare to face New Zealand in Lahore in Wednesday's second semi-final, said Heinrich Klaasen.

How India U-19 Women conquered the T20 World Cup

How India U-19 Women conquered the T20 World Cup

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

India captain Niki Prasad described the women's Under-19 T20 World Cup title win as a 'special moment' for the team.

Sweet Dreams Review: Pleasant Watch

Sweet Dreams Review: Pleasant Watch

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Sweet Dreams is a nice and wholesome date movie, recommends Deepa Gahlot.