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Australia set to rejig top order after WTC humiliation

Australia set to rejig top order after WTC humiliation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald hinted at a rejig in the top order after misfiring in the World Test Championship final defence against South Africa at Lord's.

Aus podcasters receive legal letter from IPL, BCCI

Aus podcasters receive legal letter from IPL, BCCI

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'On Saturday evening Australian time we received a very polite legal letter about elements of our content from the cricket tournament we speak to you about pertaining specifically to this season. As a result we decided to take those videos down.'

Al-Hilal frustrate Real Madrid in heat-soaked thriller

Al-Hilal frustrate Real Madrid in heat-soaked thriller

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Real Madrid laboured to a 1-1 Club World Cup draw against a spirited Al-Hilal in searing heat on Wednesday

Unique And Deceptive, Bumrah Will Have England Hopping

Unique And Deceptive, Bumrah Will Have England Hopping

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'I think it have seen the side-ons (bowlers) but he delivers the ball from about a foot or even a bit more closer to the batsman than the average bowler so the ball feels quicker even than the pace he is actually bowling at.'

Ready to undertake any further missions if...: IAF

Ready to undertake any further missions if...: IAF

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The Indian Air Force on Monday said all its military bases and systems continue to remain fully operational, and ready to undertake any further missions if the need arises.

Old friends, new goals: Messi, Suarez in Uruguayan club venture

Old friends, new goals: Messi, Suarez in Uruguayan club venture

Rediff.com28 May 2025

From their glory days at Barcelona to reuniting at Inter Miami, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have now brought their enduring partnership into a new chapter, co-founding Deportivo LSM, a club set to compete in professional Uruguayan football.

Man tricked into marrying bride's widowed mother in UP

Man tricked into marrying bride's widowed mother in UP

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A 22-year-old man in Meerut, India, alleges he was tricked into marrying the mother of his intended bride. The complainant, Mohammad Azeem, claims his brother and sister-in-law arranged the marriage and the bride's 45-year-old widowed mother, disguised as the bride, was married to him instead. Azeem claims he was threatened with a false rape accusation after protesting the deception. Police are investigating the case, but a settlement has been reached between the parties and Azeem has withdrawn his complaint.

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell

The Jet Set Prefers Luxury Electric Cars

The Jet Set Prefers Luxury Electric Cars

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The share of EVs in the luxury segment rose from 7 per cent in January-May 2024 to 11 per cent during the same period in 2025, marking a 66 per cent growth in the electric luxury segment.

Drones Are What India Needs For Future Wars

Drones Are What India Needs For Future Wars

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The foremost lesson for India today is to beef up its air defence to cater for multiple drone attacks. As seen in Operation Sindoor, we have come a long way, but there's room for getting better. We must develop a robust and almost impregnable air cover over ourselves, asserts IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Gujarat Titans set to miss Buttler in play-offs, Moeen Ali not to return for KKR

The Sam I Knew

The Sam I Knew

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'Beyond the 'sir' and the 'salute', there was a man who cared about his soldiers and that's what made him a great leader.' Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's grandson Jehan remembers the man who was the soldier's soldier.

Aussies still unsure of openers before WTC Final

Aussies still unsure of openers before WTC Final

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Australia's opening partnership has been the subject of much debate since David Warner retired and remains unresolved less than a month before the World Test Championship final against South Africa.

Aussie stars may quit IPL as war tensions explode

Aussie stars may quit IPL as war tensions explode

Rediff.com9 May 2025

On Thursday, intensified shelling along the Line of Control and reports of drone and missile activity triggered anxiety across IPL camps.

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Varun-Sam Fire Up Guns & Stunts

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Varun-Sam Fire Up Guns & Stunts

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Varun and Samantha's electric chemistry remains the highlight amid all that action, making for a trustworthy team that will not disappoint, says Mayur Sanap.

IPL PIX: RCB survive CSK scare to win nail-biter

IPL PIX: RCB survive CSK scare to win nail-biter

Rediff.com4 May 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday

ChatGPT-maker fires CEO Sam Altman, co-founder quits

ChatGPT-maker fires CEO Sam Altman, co-founder quits

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Just last week, Altman presented OpenAI's new roadmap to enthusiastic developers at the company's inaugural conference.

Kohli Goes Berserk! Smashes 300 Sixes for RCB

Kohli Goes Berserk! Smashes 300 Sixes for RCB

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Kohli's innings, laced with five boundaries and five towering sixes, wasn't just about fireworks-it was historic.

Spaun wins rainy US Open with monster putt for first major title

Spaun wins rainy US Open with monster putt for first major title

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

J J Spaun drained an incredible 64-foot birdie putt that snaked across a sodden 18th green to win the US Open by two shots from Robert MacIntyre on Sunday.

Vicky Kaushal's Top 10 Hits

Vicky Kaushal's Top 10 Hits

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Chhaava enters the Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) club, and is the biggest hit of Vicky Kaushal's career so far.

Gujarat Titans host CSK with top-two finish in sight

Gujarat Titans host CSK with top-two finish in sight

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Gujarat Titans will be aiming for a top-two spot even as Chennai Super Kings continue planning for the future when the two teams meet in the Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

How Tariff Trump Spent The Weekend

How Tariff Trump Spent The Weekend

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

There's nothing apparently that Trump likes better than see grown up men fighting; second, of course, to leaders of other countries kissing his backside.

'Curran Cried Like A Child'

'Curran Cried Like A Child'

Rediff.com11 May 2025

'Tom Curran went to the airport, but heard that the airport was closed.' 'Then he started crying like a little child. It took two or three people to handle him.'

Milestone Watch: Gill, Rahul, Jadeja In Focus

Milestone Watch: Gill, Rahul, Jadeja In Focus

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

As India get set to take on England in a five-match Test series, starting in Leeds on June 20, a look at the upcoming milestone for their top players.

PSL match postponed; English players may return home

PSL match postponed; English players may return home

Rediff.com8 May 2025

PSL match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi in Rawalpindi rescheduled

Watch Frederick Forsyth's Movies On OTT

Watch Frederick Forsyth's Movies On OTT

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

A must read for a generation that grew up on his novels.

Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh in joint lead in Prague Masters

Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh in joint lead in Prague Masters

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Indian chess grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram continued to remain in joint lead after drawing their sixth-round games in the Prague Masters Chess tournament.

Shreyas Iyer puts on an exhibition at Chepauk

Shreyas Iyer puts on an exhibition at Chepauk

Rediff.com1 May 2025

'Lately, I have been batting a lot in the nets and facing the quick bowlers, especially with the new ball, and that's given me immense confidence.'

Records Fall As Chahal Registers His 2nd IPL Hat-trick

Records Fall As Chahal Registers His 2nd IPL Hat-trick

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Chahal is now the first player in IPL history to take a hat-trick against CSK.

Praggnanandhaa's high-stakes battle at Prague Masters

Praggnanandhaa's high-stakes battle at Prague Masters

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, ranked No. 8 in the world, will face American Sam Shankland in the sixth round of the Prague Masters.

IPL 2025: Struggling CSK, Royals aim to finish on a high

IPL 2025: Struggling CSK, Royals aim to finish on a high

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The contest between laggards Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals holds no significance in the context of the IPL 2025 play-offs.

Footballer in the dock for racism

Footballer in the dock for racism

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australian captain Sam Kerr who has Indian ancestry, has pleaded not guilty to one count of racially aggravated harassment.

BCCI pushes for foreign stars' return as IPL resumes

BCCI pushes for foreign stars' return as IPL resumes

Rediff.com13 May 2025

All the 10 teams are involved in a lot of back and forth with their overseas recruits over their arrival plans in India a day after the IPL announced the revised schedule following necessary security clearances from the government.

Should You Invest In Defence Funds?

Should You Invest In Defence Funds?

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Only experienced investors with a high risk appetite, a grasp of market cycles, and comfort with volatility and timing risk should invest.

Prague Masters: Aravindh inches closer to title

Prague Masters: Aravindh inches closer to title

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram moved closer to his first major tournament victory after drawing with David Navara in the eighth round of the Prague Masters.

LaLiga: Real delay Barca party with last-gasp win

LaLiga: Real delay Barca party with last-gasp win

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Real Madrid fight back to beat Mallorca and put Barca party on hold

Messi strikes as Inter Miami advance in Champions Cup

Messi strikes as Inter Miami advance in Champions Cup

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Lionel Messi led Inter Miami's charge in a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup's first round at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Tuesday.

HIL: Bengal Tigers sink UP Rudras

HIL: Bengal Tigers sink UP Rudras

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers secured a hard-fought 5-3 victory over UP Rudras in the Hockey India League, with Jugraj Singh scoring a brace and Gauthier Boccard, Sukhjeet Singh, and Abhishek also finding the back of the net.

MI vs CSK: Top Performer: Daniel Sams

MI vs CSK: Top Performer: Daniel Sams

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Left-arm pacer Daniel Sams registered the best bowling figures for Mumbai as he picked three wickets for 16 runs in his 4 overs.

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The US carmaker's entry into India is expected by the last quarter of the current financial year.