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Cricket Queens Reunion At Ambani Wedding

Cricket Queens Reunion At Ambani Wedding

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The Ambani wedding in Mumbai wasn't just a star-studded affair, it was a reunion for Indian cricket royalty -- past and present.

'WPL has given us strong base to find players': Muzumdar

'WPL has given us strong base to find players': Muzumdar

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Terming the Women's Premier League (WPL) a "great supply chain" for the national team, India head coach Amol Muzumdar on Thursday said his side is a frontrunner to win the ongoing T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

Rohith Vemula not a Dalit, he ended life because....: Police closure report

Rohith Vemula not a Dalit, he ended life because....: Police closure report

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The Cyberabad police that investigated the case informed the court that Rohith Vemula did not belong to Scheduled Caste and that he was aware of it.

Yogi govt renames 8 railway stations in Lucknow

Yogi govt renames 8 railway stations in Lucknow

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Eight railway stations in the Lucknow division of Northern Railways were officially renamed after saints and freedom fighters on Tuesday, officials said.

When Kajal Felt Like A Queen

When Kajal Felt Like A Queen

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Sidharth explores Teri Galliyan...Soha reads...Salman starts shooting...

Can India bounce back? Crucial clash vs Pak in Women's T20 WC

Can India bounce back? Crucial clash vs Pak in Women's T20 WC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

India will have to regroup quickly and iron out the imbalances in team combination when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in a crucial second group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Sunday

Shafali, Harmanpreet climb ICC T20 Rankings

Shafali, Harmanpreet climb ICC T20 Rankings

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Harmanpreet has moved up three places and now has 613 rating points while Shafali rose two rungs

FIR over 'lewd' remark against Kirti Chakra awardee's widow

FIR over 'lewd' remark against Kirti Chakra awardee's widow

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The social media platform has also been contacted to provide details about the handle that allegedly passed the lewd comment.

Sri Lankan duo crowned ICC Players of the Month

Sri Lankan duo crowned ICC Players of the Month

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage and Harshitha Samarawickrama were named as the ICC Players of the Month for August 2024.

Rohit, Dravid win top honours at Ceat Cricket Awards

Rohit, Dravid win top honours at Ceat Cricket Awards

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma was named the 'Men's International Cricketer of the Year', while former head coach Rahul Dravid was conferred with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Ceat Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24 here on Wednesday.

Smriti Irani faces Cong-NCP protests over price rise in Pune

Smriti Irani faces Cong-NCP protests over price rise in Pune

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Congress and NCP workers staged protests against price rise outside a luxury hotel and the Bal Gandharva auditorium, where Irani attended events during her visit to the city.

Women's Asia Cup: India beat Pakistan by seven wickets

Women's Asia Cup: India beat Pakistan by seven wickets

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Pakistan were bundled out for a below-par 108 after opting to bat first. India then chased down the target with as many as 35 balls to spare.

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Bangladesh will take on Scotland in the tournament opener in an afternoon fixture followed by a clash between Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka later in the day at Sharjah.

ICC Rankings: Smriti rises to career-best 2nd in T20s

ICC Rankings: Smriti rises to career-best 2nd in T20s

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Smriti Mandhana achieved a career-best world number two rank in T20Is and climbed to the seventh spot in ODIs

PIX: Sri Lanka stun India to win women's T20 Asia Cup

PIX: Sri Lanka stun India to win women's T20 Asia Cup

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama smashed half-centuries as Sri Lanka stunned India by eight wickets in the final.

Rahul beats Sonia's 2019 victory margin in Raebareli

Rahul beats Sonia's 2019 victory margin in Raebareli

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

In 2019, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi won the seat by a margin 1,67,178 votes against Dinesh Pratap Singh.

Smriti Irani slams Rahul, says people brought Cong to political perish

Smriti Irani slams Rahul, says people brought Cong to political perish

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

"It is shameful that Rahul Gandhi, instead of coming to Parliament and apologising for his undemocratic rant against India, today seeks to be absent from Parliament," she asserted.

Team India has shown no growth in last three years: Mithali Raj

Team India has shown no growth in last three years: Mithali Raj

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Former India captain Mithali Raj on Tuesday attributed the national team's underwhelming performance in the Women's T20 World Cup to lack of growth across departments over the past three years.

'Robert Vadra ab ki baar' posters in Amethi amid suspense

'Robert Vadra ab ki baar' posters in Amethi amid suspense

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Smriti Irani took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi and his brother-in-law suggesting that Vadra has an eye on the constituency.

Combative Smriti Irani is!

Combative Smriti Irani is!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The combativeness reflects her insistence not to meekly acquiesce to what has been going on in Raisina Hill for years or decades, observes Kartikeya Tanna.

Smriti Irani tests positive for COVID-19

Smriti Irani tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

She asked people who came in contact with her to get themselves tested at the earliest.

I will take blame: Smriti after RCB's 4th straight loss

I will take blame: Smriti after RCB's 4th straight loss

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The defeat has dented RCB's prospects of advancing further.

3rd T20I: India rout South Africa for series-levelling win

3rd T20I: India rout South Africa for series-levelling win

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Pacer Pooja Vastrakar ran riot with a career-best bowling show of 4 for 13 before Smriti Mandhana shone with the bat, scoring an unbeaten half century, as India thrashed South Africa by 10 wickets in the third and final women's T20 International to level the series 1-1, in Chennai, on Tuesday.

Smriti Mandhana will overcome poor form: Shiv Sunder Das

Smriti Mandhana will overcome poor form: Shiv Sunder Das

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Indian women's team batting coach Shiv Sunder Das on Thursday promised a different approach to counter Australian bowlers and backed out-of-form opener Smriti Mandhana to come good in the second ODI against the hosts.

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

With a line-up of thrilling matches and intense competition, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is sure to captivate fans around the globe. Stay tuned for updates and highlights as the tournament unfolds. Ahead of the tournament, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

UP official, who failed to recognise Smriti Irani over phone, faces probe

UP official, who failed to recognise Smriti Irani over phone, faces probe

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

A resident of Poore Pahalwan village under Musafirkhana tehsil had on August 27 given a complaint letter to Irani saying that after the death of his father, who was a teacher, his mother Savitri Devi is entitled for pension, whose verification has not been done by lekhpal Deepak.

Smriti terms Rahul's Hathras visit as political move

Smriti terms Rahul's Hathras visit as political move

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

While speaking to media Irani said, "People are aware of Congress's tactics and that is why they ensured a historic win for BJP in 2019 polls. People understand that their (Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi) visit to Hathras is for their politics and not for justice to the victim."

Mandhana ton, spinners shine as India crush South Africa

Mandhana ton, spinners shine as India crush South Africa

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Mandhana's sixth ODI century (117, 127 balls , 12x4s, 1x6) formed the fulcrum of India's competitive 265 for eight on a sluggish Chinnaswamy pitch.

Key contests to watch for, from Rae Bareli to Thiruvananthapuram

Key contests to watch for, from Rae Bareli to Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

A number of high-profile electoral battles, starring veterans and debutants, formidable opponents and unlikely contestants, feature in Tuesday's outcome.

Lok Sabha verdict 2024: Big winners and losers

Lok Sabha verdict 2024: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

As the results for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 were declared on Tuesday, here is how some of the big faces fared in the contest.

What went wrong for India women in first SA T20...

What went wrong for India women in first SA T20...

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Dropped catches and batters' lack of intent in the middle overs cost India dear, remarked skipper Harmanpreet Kaur as South Africa secured their first win on their multi-format tour with a 12-run victory in the first women's T20I in Chennai on Friday.

On teaching Manusmriti to law students, Pradhan says...

On teaching Manusmriti to law students, Pradhan says...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Amid a row over the proposal to teach Manusmriti to law students of Delhi University, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said there is no question of including any controversial portion of any script in the curriculum.

Second Phase: How Many Women Candidates?

Second Phase: How Many Women Candidates?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

100 of the 1,198 candidates are women.

3rd ODI: Mandhana leads India to series sweep over SA

3rd ODI: Mandhana leads India to series sweep over SA

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur made a 48-ball 42 before Richa Ghosh sealed the chase with a six off Tumi Sekhukhune in the 41st over. India won with 56 balls to spare.

Smriti Irani's ex-aide: Rahul will win Amethi

Smriti Irani's ex-aide: Rahul will win Amethi

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'Amethi people will not leave the Gandhi parivar even if they do not meet them.'

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in town, reports Shyam G Menon.

Number of women ministers in Modi govt down from 10 to 7

Number of women ministers in Modi govt down from 10 to 7

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Seven women, including two in the Cabinet role, have been inducted into the new council of ministers in the 18th Lok Sabha.

No Insurance! Ellyse Perry reacts after window smash

No Insurance! Ellyse Perry reacts after window smash

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

After the game, she talked about her window breaking six and said, "Not sure I have insurance here to cover that."

37 ministers don't find a place in Modi 3.0

37 ministers don't find a place in Modi 3.0

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

As many as 37 ministers have been dropped from the government in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term and these include seven with cabinet rank -- prominent among them being Smriti Irani, Anurag Thakur and Narayan Rane.

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

England seamer Gus Atkinson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024 after his heroics in the Test series against West Indies.