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'One Person's Luck Doesn't Decide A Film's Fate'

'One Person's Luck Doesn't Decide A Film's Fate'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

'I often give myself a pat on the shoulder, reminding myself that I've done a good job considering where I started and the mindset I grew up with.'

Richardson set for Ashes recall as Cummins likely to rest

Richardson set for Ashes recall as Cummins likely to rest

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Richardson has, so far, played three Test matches since making his debut in 2018-19. The pacer has picked up 11 wickets at an average of 22.09.

Ashes gone but dignity on the line for England

Ashes gone but dignity on the line for England

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

An Ashes tour that began with high hopes of taking home the urn has been reduced to a desperate effort to salvage some last vestiges of dignity for England.

'Listing Does Not Alter Our Investment Philosophy'

'Listing Does Not Alter Our Investment Philosophy'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

'We operate in an economy that is structurally positioned for long-term growth. As market levels rise over time, our AUM grows in line.'

'King of Adelaide', Starc hails Head

'King of Adelaide', Starc hails Head

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Starc also pointed out that the wicket did not assist pacers that much with the new ball and expressed concerns over Nathan Lyon's injury on the final day of the Test and the setback to Hazlewood.

Australian players question ICC over DRS inconsistencies

Australian players question ICC over DRS inconsistencies

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Meanwhile, Australian captain Pat Cummins also commented on the DRS controversy, noting that RTS appeared to be different from UltraEdge.

Australia sweat as Hazlewood suffers another injury

Australia sweat as Hazlewood suffers another injury

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood's hopes of playing in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide have dimmed after he suffered a new injury setback during his recovery from a hamstring strain.

PIX: Carey century, resistant tail help Aus rally in Adelaide

PIX: Carey century, resistant tail help Aus rally in Adelaide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test played in Adelaide on Wednesday

Recipe: Bombay Style Chick Pea Walnut Mix

Recipe: Bombay Style Chick Pea Walnut Mix

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Virtually guilt free, this interestingly spiced mixture contains nuts along with kabuli chana.

Australia drop squad for 2nd Ashes Test

Australia drop squad for 2nd Ashes Test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Cummins has been sidelined with a lumbar stress injury since Australia swept West Indies in the Caribbean in July.

Ashes 3rd Test: Head's Adelaide ton puts England on the brink

Ashes 3rd Test: Head's Adelaide ton puts England on the brink

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Travis Head proved England's nemesis once again as he scored his second century of the Ashes to carry Australia toward a seemingly inevitable series triumph on day three at Adelaide Oval on Friday.

Will Ashes Humiliation Force England To Rethink Test Strategy?

Will Ashes Humiliation Force England To Rethink Test Strategy?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

It was a wild ride while it lasted but the 'Bazball' revolution that enlivened English cricket for three years collapsed in 11 days on Australian soil in an Ashes defeat as harrowing as any in the modern era.

Lyon ready to roar in Adelaide

Lyon ready to roar in Adelaide

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Lyon's lack of recent action has left him stalled on 562 wickets, one shy of Glenn McGrath's tally in the list of most prolific Australian test wicket-takers.

Will Cummins be fit for 2nd Ashes Test?

Will Cummins be fit for 2nd Ashes Test?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

'It's on track and pulling up pretty well. (I'm) half a chance for the next game.'

Statue calls for Head, Carey; Cummins lauds Labuschagne

Statue calls for Head, Carey; Cummins lauds Labuschagne

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Besides his batting, he was just as exceptional behind the stumps, taking some really clean catches to prove his mettle as one of the best glovesmen in world cricket right now.

Only 4 games? Inglis' big IPL buy raises eyebrows

Only 4 games? Inglis' big IPL buy raises eyebrows

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Australian batter Josh Inglis, who was to be available for only four IPL matches next year, could play more games after securing a hefty bid from Lucknow Super Giants in the recent players' auction, triggering uneasiness in the BCCI and his former franchise Punjab Kings.

Brisbane Test: Cummins could make surprise return!

Brisbane Test: Cummins could make surprise return!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Australia captain Steve Smith has declined to rule out a surprise return for fast bowler Pat Cummins for the second Ashes Test against England.

'England must change mindset to salvage Ashes'

'England must change mindset to salvage Ashes'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

England need to alter their approach if they hope to claw their way back after their disastrous start to the Ashes series and avoid another drubbing, former Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson said.

Carey's Ashes Ton Turns Tribute for His Late Father

Carey's Ashes Ton Turns Tribute for His Late Father

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'Dad played the biggest role in my cricket, coached me all the way through and sort of let me go as I got into my older teenage years, but (he) would always shoot a message (like) 'put the reverse sweep away'.'

Christmas Recipes: Pudicherry's Vivikum, Bengal Chicken Curry

Christmas Recipes: Pudicherry's Vivikum, Bengal Chicken Curry

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,

Mahindra & Mahindra Q2 profit rises 28% on strong farm sector growth

Mahindra & Mahindra Q2 profit rises 28% on strong farm sector growth

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday posted a 28 per cent year-on-year increase in its consolidated profit after tax to Rs 3,673 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, driven by robust performance of the farm sector, while also seeing the impact of the GST transition on the auto sector. The company reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 2,867 crore for the July-September period of the last fiscal.

Comeback man Neser revels in Gabba heroics on home return

Comeback man Neser revels in Gabba heroics on home return

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

'It's a moment I'll never forget, having my family there.'

Smith laughs off fiery exchange with Archer

Smith laughs off fiery exchange with Archer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

'He's a good competitor, he comes hard at you so it was good fun.'

Meet Pat Cummins' Valentines

Meet Pat Cummins' Valentines

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The couple also has a four year old son, named Albie.

IPL 2026 Auction: Shock Buys Became A Recurring Theme

IPL 2026 Auction: Shock Buys Became A Recurring Theme

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

IPL Auction 2026 was not just about money; it was a celebration of ambition, opportunity, and the unrelenting belief that the next big star could come from anywhere.

Smith gets all clear after injury scare in nets

Smith gets all clear after injury scare in nets

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Smith will lead the Aussies for the Ashes opener in Perth.

Weatherald, Doggett to debut for Australia in Ashes opener

Weatherald, Doggett to debut for Australia in Ashes opener

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Opening batter Jake Weatherald and pace bowler Brendan Doggett will make their Test debuts for Australia in the first Ashes Test against England in Perth on Friday.

England greats blast Stokes and Co after 'horror show' at Gabba

England greats blast Stokes and Co after 'horror show' at Gabba

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

'They are up their own backsides convinced that Test cricket has changed so much that only they know anything about the modern game.'

Ashes: Will Cummins return for Brisbane Test?

Ashes: Will Cummins return for Brisbane Test?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Pat Cummins on Saturday rated himself a "half chance" to play the day-night Test against England in Brisbane from December 4.

Ashes: Toss will be key factor in Brisbane with pink ball

Ashes: Toss will be key factor in Brisbane with pink ball

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad said the second Ashes Test starting Thursday next week will be a lottery and the toss is a key factor in Brisbane with the pink ball.

'Nothing against Nathan Lyon, he is a freak!'

'Nothing against Nathan Lyon, he is a freak!'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Steve Smith said the decision to drop Nathan Lyonwas taken to strengthen the pace-bowling department.

Big Money Doesn't Guarantee IPL Success

Big Money Doesn't Guarantee IPL Success

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The IPL consistently rewards smart squad building, tactical flexibility, and balanced team composition over individual star power. So what exactly are franchises paying for when the bidding war begins?

'Chilled' Smith Ready For Ashes Heat

'Chilled' Smith Ready For Ashes Heat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Steve Smith cut a relaxed figure when he named the Australia team for the opening clash in his ninth and possibly final Ashes series on Thursday.

In-Form Australia Head to Adelaide With Selection Dilemma

In-Form Australia Head to Adelaide With Selection Dilemma

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Australia may opt to continue with a four-prong pace attack at Adelaide and even add another part-time seamer in all-rounder Beau Webster, who could replace batter Josh Inglis in the lower middle order.

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.

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Expect some fireworks for the highly-versatile Cameron Green along with Quinton de Kock, Matheesha Pathirana, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi.

Wood returns as England hunt first Perth win since 1978

Wood returns as England hunt first Perth win since 1978

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

England have not won a first Ashes Test in Australia in nearly 40 years, nor beaten the hosts in Perth since 1978.

Ashes PIX: Five-star Stokes leaves Australia in a mess

Ashes PIX: Five-star Stokes leaves Australia in a mess

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Ashes Test played in Perth on Friday.

Smith's hilarious counter-punch at Panesar at Ashes presser

Smith's hilarious counter-punch at Panesar at Ashes presser

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The stand-in Australia captain was asked about Panesar's recent comments that England should shame Smith over his involvement in "Sandpapergate" to get a psychological edge in the series, which starts in Perth on Friday.

Fiery Perth Deck Promises Explosive Start to the Ashes

Fiery Perth Deck Promises Explosive Start to the Ashes

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Perth Stadium curator has promised the wicket will be green, fast and bouncy but Stokes offered no thoughts on whether England would attack with four quicks or pick the specialist spinner, Shoaib Bashir, in their 11.