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England eye big win vs USA to stay alive in T20 WC

England eye big win vs USA to stay alive in T20 WC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

No team is assured of a semifinal berth and England will need to defeat USA by either 10 runs or at least an over to spare to stay in contention for the semifinals.

IPL PIX: Kohli, Karthik star as RCB down Punjab Kings

IPL PIX: Kohli, Karthik star as RCB down Punjab Kings

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'With continued focus on votes, upcoming by-polls and purchasing politicians, the political hierarchy has little time for national defence.' 'They would do well to heed a veteran scholar, who says, "There will be war with China in the next few years. The next full scale war will have the involvement of Pakistan and terror elements, insurgents and intelligence assets operating inside India",' warns Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2024 campaign is just one-match old, but it has already exposed their biggest chink. It's fragility in bowling, and they need better returns from bowlers against a confident Punjab Kings at an unforgiving M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

PBKS Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? VOTE!

PBKS Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Rabada, Boult or Maharaj? Who is your pick?

Can Rishabh Pant shine and lead DC to victory vs PBKS?

Can Rishabh Pant shine and lead DC to victory vs PBKS?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

IPL: Comeback-man Pant the highlight as Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings

PIX: Rajasthan Royals bounce back with hard-fought win over Punjab Kings

PIX: Rajasthan Royals bounce back with hard-fought win over Punjab Kings

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals played in Mullanpur on Saturday

'There was no doubt Vicky will deliver what I want'

'There was no doubt Vicky will deliver what I want'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'He not only immerses himself into the character, but he wears it.' 'He does not let even a fragment of himself show while he's playing the part.'

Animal Takes 10 Days To Earn 400 Crores!

Animal Takes 10 Days To Earn 400 Crores!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Jawan took nine days. Pathaan took 11 days while Gadar 2 took 12.

GT Vs PBKS: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

GT Vs PBKS: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Rahul Tewatia's entertaining cameo of 36 from 18 balls was the turning point for the Gujarat Titans.

Sam Pitroda favours auction of spectrum

Sam Pitroda favours auction of spectrum

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

"There has to be a transparent mechanism, where equal treatment is meted out to all. the 3G spectrum auction last year has shown that auction of spectrum is the best way forward," Pitroda said.

A Peek At Priyanka's Christmas Plans

A Peek At Priyanka's Christmas Plans

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Priyanka Chopra is in the Christmas mood already.

MI need to make tactical adjustments after close win

MI need to make tactical adjustments after close win

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Former South African quick Dale Steyn opined that MI's frontline pacers Bumrah and Coetzee need support from other bowlers, given the rigours of the IPL. He hinted that an off-colour Pandya was not helping MI's bowling department.

GT vs PBKS: The Best Catch?

GT vs PBKS: The Best Catch?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Did Harpreet Brar take the best catch of the match?

Sam Pitroda, PM hold talks

Sam Pitroda, PM hold talks

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Telecom industry expert Sam Pitroda met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday and discussed a number of issues, including e-governance, education and science and technology.

Sam Pitroda on public information infrastructure & innovations

Sam Pitroda on public information infrastructure & innovations

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

How the internet was changing the world and why it took time in India to implement policy changes.

Will Virat Kohli Be The Next MVP?

Will Virat Kohli Be The Next MVP?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Sometimes the MVPI table throws up intriguing situations: Four out of the top five in the table are left-handed batters. Do left-handers truly enjoy an advantage in the IPL? Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after the league stage.

Sam Pitroda's Twitter conference fails to impress

Sam Pitroda's Twitter conference fails to impress

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

In a 45-minute Twitter conference today, Sam Pitroda, advisor to the prime minister on public information infrastructure (PII) and innovations, stuck to elaborating publicly-known details on PII and the National Knowledge Network (NKN).

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Ranbir, Rashmika, Raveena, Vic, Nic, it's raining movie stars on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Chithambaram takes sole lead in Sharjah Masters chess

Chithambaram takes sole lead in Sharjah Masters chess

Rediff.com19 May 2024

At the end of the fifth round India's Aravindh Chithambaram is now followed by four players -- the Iranian duo of Amin Tabatabaei and Bardiya Daneshvar and Americans Hans Moke Niemann and Sam Shankland -- who all have four points each.

PBKS Vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch?

PBKS Vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Cummins or Abhishek? Nitish or Dhawan?

Jadeja Or Gaikwad? Who Gets Your Vote?

Jadeja Or Gaikwad? Who Gets Your Vote?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

From CSK: Jadeja, Gaikwad, Mitchell shone. From PBKS: Prabhsimran and Shashank.

Akash NG Can Shoot Enemy Target In Seconds

Akash NG Can Shoot Enemy Target In Seconds

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

By the time the enemy aircraft is 50 km away, the Akash-NG's computers have calculated the launch trajectory and impact point and launched the missile.

Shikhar Dhawan's comeback on the cards

Shikhar Dhawan's comeback on the cards

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

PBKS spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi said Dhawan is on a recovery course and the left-hander could possibly make a return in their next game in Chennai.

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

England face Oman

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'The moment the Army approved the script, they told us that they will give their full support and asked us for our full dedication.'

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

Rediff.com8 May 2024

A resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for their fourth consecutive victory when they face an unpredictable Punjab Kings as the two sides fight for survival in the Indian Premier League, in Dharamsala on Thursday.

'Jos Buttler pushed for WC-bound England players' withdrawal from IPL'

'Jos Buttler pushed for WC-bound England players' withdrawal from IPL'

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Captain Jos Butter pushed for withdrawal of English players from the Indian Premier League play-offs ahead of the T20 World Cup, the team's managing director Rob Key has revealed.

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign

Sunrisers aiming for second spot with win over Punjab Kings

Sunrisers aiming for second spot with win over Punjab Kings

Rediff.com18 May 2024

High on confidence after making their first playoffs in three years, Sunrisers Hyderabad will aim for a second-place finish in the IPL points table when they take on Punjab Kings in their final league game in Hyderabad on Sunday.

India seek revenge; England look to defend T20 crown

India seek revenge; England look to defend T20 crown

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Rain threatens high-voltage India-England semi-final clash

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

NZ face WI in virtual knockout, rain threatens to derail England again

Is This A Turning Point For R Sai Kishore?

Is This A Turning Point For R Sai Kishore?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Sai Kishore has been part of the IPL for nearly six years but had played just five games before Sunday's game against the Punjab Kings.

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Stunning catches from the Punjab Kings-Royal Challengers Bengaluru game.

What Fatima Is Crushing On Right Now!

What Fatima Is Crushing On Right Now!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

When it comes to having fun with prints, sky's the limit for her.

Dew and absence of key bowlers hurt us: Gaikwad

Dew and absence of key bowlers hurt us: Gaikwad

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The absence of two frontline bowlers, Matheesha Pathirana and Tushar Deshpande, and copious amount of dew at the Chepauk Stadium hurt Chennai Super Kings in their seven-wicket defeat against Punjab Kings on Wednesday, reckoned skipper Ruturaj Gaikward.

Bumrah-Arshdeep Hold Key against England

Bumrah-Arshdeep Hold Key against England

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup semi-final against England?

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw passes away

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw passes away

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw died at Military Hospital in Wellington, Tamil Nadu, the Defence Ministry said on Friday.

OpenAI not to allow AI for political campaigning in polls

OpenAI not to allow AI for political campaigning in polls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Besides India, the United States and the United Kingdom will also go to the polls this year.