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Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.

IPL 2022: Watch out for these TOP 5 batters

IPL 2022: Watch out for these TOP 5 batters

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

A look at the top five batters, who are expected to make a difference in IPL 2022:

Hardik Pandya is the best captain of IPL 2022

Hardik Pandya is the best captain of IPL 2022

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Hardik Pandya garners praise as he guides GT to playoffs

Ashwin urges fellow bowlers to run-out non-striking batters

Ashwin urges fellow bowlers to run-out non-striking batters

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

'Non-striker leaving the crease early is the actual unfair play in this whole scenario, not the bowler running them out.'

'The Hundred': Jemimah's unbeaten 92 wins it for Superchargers

'The Hundred': Jemimah's unbeaten 92 wins it for Superchargers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Jemimah Rodrigues roared back to form with a superb unbeaten 92 off 43 balls to power Northern Superchargers to a six-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in the fourth match of 'The Hundred', in Leeds, on Saturday.

Suzuki unveils A-Star; India launch in mid-Nov

Suzuki unveils A-Star; India launch in mid-Nov

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

Japanese small car major Suzuki on Thursday launched its fifth global model small car, which will be launched in India under "A-Star" brand by mid-November this year.

Amazon, Reliance set to lock horns over IPL media rights

Amazon, Reliance set to lock horns over IPL media rights

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Amazon's rivalry in India with oil-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries looks set to head to the cricket field, where they will likely battle media heavyweights for telecast rights to the Indian Premier League (IPL) with its hundreds of millions of viewers.

IPL rights base price doubles to Rs 32,890 crore in five years

IPL rights base price doubles to Rs 32,890 crore in five years

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has pegged the base price for the combined IPL media rights at Rs 32,890 crore, nearly double the Rs 16,347 that Star Disney paid five years ago. Experts say that at these levels, there does not seem to be any profit-and-loss logic at play. It is more about what premium broadcasting companies are ready to spend for market share dominance. They point out that due to competition, they expect the final price to hit Rs 40,000-50,000 crore.

'Punam earned lot of respect by choosing to walk'

'Punam earned lot of respect by choosing to walk'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

India batter Smriti Mandhana lauded teammate Punam Raut's decision walk even before the on-field umpire's decision on Day 2 of the one-off day/night women's Test against Australia, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

Five-six teams good enough to start women's IPL: Mandhana

Five-six teams good enough to start women's IPL: Mandhana

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Mandhana feels the league could give the women the right kind of exposure that is required to improve their games.

World Cup reaches 315 mn viewers in first 2 weeks

World Cup reaches 315 mn viewers in first 2 weeks

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Star India is showing the matches across its sports network.

Former Aus cricketer Dean Jones dead

Former Aus cricketer Dean Jones dead

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Jones was one of the great ambassadors of the game associating himself with the development of cricket across South Asia.

India vs England series TV rights still undecided in UK

India vs England series TV rights still undecided in UK

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The television rights in the UK for England's tour of India remain undecided with just a week left for the opening Test match in Chennai from February 5.

IPL promises to be bigger, better

IPL promises to be bigger, better

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Urvi Malvania looks at what is in store for the IPL's 2019 edition.

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

For 2020, 13 brands are said to be on board already and advertising rates have been fixed at a premium of 10-15 per cent over 2019.

When Shah Rukh Khan was IMPRESSED

When Shah Rukh Khan was IMPRESSED

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan hopes to showcase the good things in life in the second season of the chat show, Ted Talks.

No Indian player in ICC 'Cricketer of the Year' award

No Indian player in ICC 'Cricketer of the Year' award

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Root, Williamson, Rizwan and Afridi nominated for ICC Men's Cricketer of Year

BCCI AGM set to approve 10-team IPL

BCCI AGM set to approve 10-team IPL

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

One of the major points in the agenda of BCCI's AGM to be held in Ahmedabad is the inclusion of new IPL franchises.

When will Ravichandran Ashwin quit cricket?

When will Ravichandran Ashwin quit cricket?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Ashwin is regarded as a thinking cricketer who always strives to explore something new, something extra in his game

Why is Subhash Chandra RESTLESS?

Why is Subhash Chandra RESTLESS?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The chairman of the Essel Group says he has settled 91.2 per cent of the estimated Rs 11,000 crore debt on the group's books.

This year's IPL could be a big hit with advertisers

This year's IPL could be a big hit with advertisers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'That it is happening in the second half of the year, during the festive season, will only encourage many to step up advertising.'

Hardik on his close bonding with 'brother' Dhoni

Hardik on his close bonding with 'brother' Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Hardik Pandya said former Mahendra Singh Dhoni is someone he turns to in times of adversity, turmoil and even to understand his own mind.

283 million viewers for IPL in opening week

283 million viewers for IPL in opening week

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

The IPL attracts more female viewers than other televised sporting events, with female audiences accounting for more than 40% share in viewership of the tournament.

How injured Bajrang beat odds to claim Olympic medal

How injured Bajrang beat odds to claim Olympic medal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'I could not do mat training for nearly 25 days. I was not able to run as well after the injury. Before a tournament like Olympics even missing one day's training is not good.'

World Cup semi-final loss to NZ still haunts us: Rahul

World Cup semi-final loss to NZ still haunts us: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The Virat Kohli-led side was the favourite going into the semi-final against eventual runners-up New Zealand but lost the crucial contest by 18 runs.

Battle royale for BCCI media rights

Battle royale for BCCI media rights

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Who will win the BCCI media rights? Star or Sony?

Cricket Boards brace for losses in the time of coronavirus

Cricket Boards brace for losses in the time of coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

A shorter tournament will mean a smaller share from the shrunken central pool of revenues for the eight IPL franchises, not to mention a reduction in gate receipts. Cricket Australia stands to lose some A$300 million ($174 million) should the coronavirus outbreak derail their high-profile home test series against India later this year.

Real Madrid present Rohit with customised jersey

Real Madrid present Rohit with customised jersey

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Rohit Shama was, on Tuesday, presented a customised jersey by Spanish football giants Real Madrid. Sharma, who was ruled out for the ODI and Test series against New Zealand following a calf injury, is currently enjoying a vacation with his family in Spain.

Will IPL 2021 set a new record for Star Sports?

Will IPL 2021 set a new record for Star Sports?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

IPL 2020 was the first sports tournament to surpass 400 billion viewing minutes.

IPL 2019: Hotstar hits a sixer

IPL 2019: Hotstar hits a sixer

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Star India's Hotstar gets 267 million viewers for IPL in first three weeks. The platform has also set a global live streaming record with a concurrency of 12.7 million viewers during the Royal Challengers Bangalore v/s Mumbai Indians match on March 28.

Why Rohit prefers short-term targets...

Why Rohit prefers short-term targets...

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Rohit Sharma, who has played 224 ODIs and 32 Tests, said he likes setting a target for himself before the start of a series.

Thailand Open: Saina, Satwik-Ashwini lose; India's campaign ends

Thailand Open: Saina, Satwik-Ashwini lose; India's campaign ends

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Saina and Busanan engaged in some long rallies but it was the Thai shuttler who had the last laugh

IPL 2021: Star Sports hopes to earn Rs 32 billion

IPL 2021: Star Sports hopes to earn Rs 32 billion

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Disney-Star generated advertising revenue of over Rs 27 billion for IPL 2020.

Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan to be Facebook India chief

Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan to be Facebook India chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Mohan will be responsible for aligning of teams, overall strategy in this country and driving Facebook's investments in India

I was padded up, ready to bat: Jadeja

I was padded up, ready to bat: Jadeja

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Jadeja had sustained a thumb injury while batting in the first innings of the Sydney Test and was eventually ruled out for six weeks.

Media rights ensure another big pay day for BCCI

Media rights ensure another big pay day for BCCI

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The e-auction of television and digital rights, a first in cricket, was not concluded but the Indian board (BCCI) received a bid of 44.4 billion Indian rupees ($683 million) for consolidated global rights from an unidentified bidder.

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

July 14 features three big-ticket sporting events -- the World Cup final, the Wimbledon men's final and the British Grand Prix.

Wrestler Vinesh wins third successive gold

Wrestler Vinesh wins third successive gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Star India grappler Vinesh Phogat bagged her third consecutive gold in the women's 53kg category after winning the Poland Open wrestling tournament in Warsaw.

Star looks to score big on Aussie tour

Star looks to score big on Aussie tour

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The entire series consists of the shorter format of cricket, which draws more audiences.

Govt grants permission for live uplinking of IPL

Govt grants permission for live uplinking of IPL

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has given its nod for temporary live uplinking of the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League, whose inaugural ceremony will be held on Friday.