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England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Having hit Western Australia's golf links before being beaten by eight wickets in Perth, England's enthusiasts will have access to a selection of championship courses to play a round before a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

Gill Cleared! Gambhir Says He's Ready to Go

Gill Cleared! Gambhir Says He's Ready to Go

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill is "ready to start" ahead of the first T20I against South Africa of the five-match series, which will take place on December 9.

Rachin, Latham tons place NZ in total control vs WI

Rachin, Latham tons place NZ in total control vs WI

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Rachin Ravindra smashed 176, while skipper Tom Latham ended his three-year wait for a Test hundred as the New Zealanders combined for a 279-run stand to effectively bat West Indies out of the opening test at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Thursday.

Tax forms for charitable institutions set for overhaul

Tax forms for charitable institutions set for overhaul

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

As the new Income Tax (I-T) Act, 2025 moves towards implementation from April 1, 2026, the finance ministry is reviewing and simplifying the compliance forms used by charitable institutions. Debjyoti Das, principal chief commissioner of income tax (exemption), said the new Act has already reorganised exemption provisions into a clearer and more coherent structure, and the accompanying procedures and forms are now being examined.

RCB's Salt on his equation with Kohli

RCB's Salt on his equation with Kohli

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Speaking on the RCB Podcast, the English cricketer revealed that the team's style and clarity of communication made the transition seamless.

'Biggest Meltdown In Indian Aviation History'

'Biggest Meltdown In Indian Aviation History'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

'It has got to be the biggest error in aviation. If it is the biggest error, then all those individuals in positions of power should be removed because they have caused the biggest meltdown in Indian aviation history.'

How England's bowlers plan to tackle Head in Brisbane

How England's bowlers plan to tackle Head in Brisbane

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Travis Head smashed a blistering century at the top of the order to set up an eight-wicket win in the Ashes series opener in Perth.

After Kohli, Pant to join Delhi squad for Vijay Hazare

After Kohli, Pant to join Delhi squad for Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Pant boost for Delhi as keeper-batter returns for Vijay Hazare Trophy

'Stay in your domain': Gambhir hits back at Delhi Capitals owner Jindal

'Stay in your domain': Gambhir hits back at Delhi Capitals owner Jindal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Gautam Gambhir slammed critics who had advocated for split coaching for Team India after the recent Test series defeat against South Africa

Nieva plots LA 2028 breakthrough for India's women boxers

Nieva plots LA 2028 breakthrough for India's women boxers

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

He joins ahead of a demanding 2026 season packed with major events, including the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. One of the first things on his agenda will be "tackling" the selection policy.

India-Russia ties aim at national interests, not against anyone: Putin

India-Russia ties aim at national interests, not against anyone: Putin

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

In the context of India's energy ties with Russia, Putin said certain "actors" dislike New Delhi's growing role in international markets in view of its close relations with Moscow and these elements are aiming to constrain India's influence for political reasons by imposing "artificial obstacles".

Conrad Eyes History After Kolkata Heist

Conrad Eyes History After Kolkata Heist

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'You don't come to a country to win a Test match, you obviously want to win the series.

'Play fearless': Suryakumar tells Team India

'Play fearless': Suryakumar tells Team India

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav urged his teammates to remain on the fearless on the cricket pitch.

'I'm playing to win every game with renewed energy'

'I'm playing to win every game with renewed energy'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Quinton de Kock had retired from ODIs after the 2023 World Cup and had not played T20Is since the loss to India in the 2024 T20 World Cup final until October.

India a top priority: Prosus CEO

India a top priority: Prosus CEO

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Highlighting India as the company's most important growth market, Fabricio Bloisi, group chief executive officer (CEO) of the Dutch technology investor Prosus signaled a sharp acceleration in artificial-intelligence investments across its portfolio in the country.

SMAT: Jaiswal dazzles as Mumbai keep final hopes alive

SMAT: Jaiswal dazzles as Mumbai keep final hopes alive

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Ignored by the national selectors for T20 set-up, Yashasvi Jaiswal sent another stern reminder to the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee with a blistering 48-ball century as defending champions Mumbai crushed Haryana by four wickets in a high-scoring Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League B match, in Ambi, Pune, on Sunday.

Pressure on Gill, SKY to rediscover T20 form!

Pressure on Gill, SKY to rediscover T20 form!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

The lack of runs from captain Suryakumar Yadav and his deputy Shubman Gill remains a talking point.

Pink-Ball Test: Aus Crush England by 8 Wkts to Take 2-0 Lead

Pink-Ball Test: Aus Crush England by 8 Wkts to Take 2-0 Lead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Australia stormed to an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes Test on Sunday to take a 2-0 series lead as England succumbed on day four to a pace blitz from unlikely hero Michael Neser.

It wasn't a snake pit or whatever you may call it: Washington

It wasn't a snake pit or whatever you may call it: Washington

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Sometimes you back your plans but execution doesn't go your way: Washington

How Modi's Committee-Led Governance Is Driving Reforms

How Modi's Committee-Led Governance Is Driving Reforms

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The change in the government's engagement with the economy's need for reforms is more nuanced than how analysts have so far perceived it, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Key Sandeshkhali witness injured in accident, son killed

Key Sandeshkhali witness injured in accident, son killed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Ghosh's elder son, Biswajit, claimed that this was a planned attempt to murder his father, and alleged that Shahjahan pulled strings sitting in jail to carry out the crime.

Hardik cleared, Gill doubtful: India sweats on T20 duo

Hardik cleared, Gill doubtful: India sweats on T20 duo

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

India's T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill will be reporting at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence on Monday for his mandatory fitness assessment protocols, which will determine his return to action for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa starting December 9.

'We wanted India to grovel...' SA coach adds insult to injury

'We wanted India to grovel...' SA coach adds insult to injury

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

We wanted India to grovel: SA coach Shukri Conrad creates a stir

'Shame students have to...': Trump's $1M 'Gold Card' unveiled

'Shame students have to...': Trump's $1M 'Gold Card' unveiled

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Trump described the Gold Card as a "Green Card, but much better, much more powerful, a much stronger path and a path is a big deal. Have to be great people, but much stronger path", which also helps companies.

Near-term margins for cement companies to remain under pressure

Near-term margins for cement companies to remain under pressure

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The projections in the cement industry are mixed. Prices and demand remained muted in the third quarter (October & November) and short term uptick doesn't seem likely. However, the second quarter of the financial year 2026 (Q2FY26) was good year-on-year (Y-o-Y) for many cement majors aided by base effect, and some analysts expect acceleration in earnings and volume in the next financial year, again aided by base effect.

'I don't care about...' Rana has a message for haters!

'I don't care about...' Rana has a message for haters!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

I won't be able to play freely if I focus on criticism: Harshit Rana

From Dud To Dominator: Root's Redemption Down Under

From Dud To Dominator: Root's Redemption Down Under

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Less than two weeks after being dismissed as a "dud" Down Under, Joe Root finally shrugged the monkey off his back with a first Test century in Australia on Thursday to breathe life into England's Ashes campaign.

'In November, Travis Head cooks. He completely cooked it'

'In November, Travis Head cooks. He completely cooked it'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin hails Travis Head after his 69-ball century, the second-fastest in Ashes history, helped Australia easily chase down 205 runs on Day 2 of first Ashes Test.

'He Got a Raw Deal': Samson Snub Sparks Debate

'He Got a Raw Deal': Samson Snub Sparks Debate

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Sanju Samson's T20I future took another hit on Tuesday as India benched him yet again, favouring the finishing skills of Jitesh Sharma in a team that now appears fully committed to its Shubman Gill-led blueprint.

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'4 lakh to 5 lakh people graduating in computer science getting jobs in software companies will not happen.'

After 15 years, Kohli set to light up Vijay Hazare

After 15 years, Kohli set to light up Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli confirms his availability for Vijay Hazare Trophy

'Great to be back again'

'Great to be back again'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'I'm feeling strong. I am feeling fit, and I am feeling ready to go,'

Why Australia are desperate to decode Varun puzzle!

Why Australia are desperate to decode Varun puzzle!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

He's a tough one, the one we'll have to look out for: Short on mystery tweaker Varun

How Dharmendra Whisked Hema Malini Away From Jeetendra

How Dharmendra Whisked Hema Malini Away From Jeetendra

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Hema's father couldn't contain his rage and almost physically pushed Dharmendra out of the house. 'Why don't you get out of my daughter's life? You are a married man, you can't marry my daughter,' he repeatedly yelled. But a pleading, helplessly sentimental and slightly inebriated Dharam could not be budged.

'Felt I had gone back 8-9 years...' Kuldeep hails Kohli

'Felt I had gone back 8-9 years...' Kuldeep hails Kohli

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

India's players lauded batting maestro Virat Kohli after his scintillating century guided India to a 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi on Sunday.

'No malice intended': SA coach clarifies 'grovel' remark

'No malice intended': SA coach clarifies 'grovel' remark

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad wholeheartedly admitted that the use of the word 'grovel' took the sheen away from his team's landmark Test victory over India.

'Be Thick-Skinned': Zaheer's Advice For Gambhir

'Be Thick-Skinned': Zaheer's Advice For Gambhir

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'Emotions run high. You are expected to win pretty much every game. You are expected to win because you have been doing that consistently. You have the strength on your side to achieve those kinds of milestones and secure those kinds of victories. So, accountability and appraisal are always going to be there. So, it goes hand in hand.'

'Wrong Word, Wrong Time': Gavaskar Slams Conrad

'Wrong Word, Wrong Time': Gavaskar Slams Conrad

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Shukri Conrad's 'grovel' remark has sparked an unexpected storm, and Sunil Gavaskar has stepped in with a sharp reminder: South African cricket has long been supported and in many ways sustained -- by India

Starc, Stokes Masterclass On Roller-Coaster Day 1

Starc, Stokes Masterclass On Roller-Coaster Day 1

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes set the scene for a dramatic Ashes series.

'He's going to be one of the standout all-rounders'

'He's going to be one of the standout all-rounders'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Jansen has turned it around with bat, and now he''s a premium all-rounder: Jacques Kallis