News for '-tough-times'

Boucher backs top six batsmen for second SL Test

Boucher backs top six batsmen for second SL Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'For now, it will be very difficult for me to swap a batting order that has been through a couple of tough times of late and played well. I'll take the 600 and keep working on that.'

Will Maxwell's poor IPL form affect his performance in T20Is vs India?

Will Maxwell's poor IPL form affect his performance in T20Is vs India?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

India's tour will mean further biosecurity demands on players but Maxwell said he now felt better able to cope with them.

How Modelling CHANGED My Life

How Modelling CHANGED My Life

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

'We are opening to all shapes and sizes.'

Uddhav Vs Shah-Modi Via Shinde

Uddhav Vs Shah-Modi Via Shinde

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The inexperienced Uddhav is forced to match up against 24x7 political pros Amit Shah and Narendra Modi who have the added advantage of wielding power at the Centre, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Shefali looks stunning!

Shefali looks stunning!

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Kartik prays... Sophie is grateful...

'Covid bred contempt in people'

'Covid bred contempt in people'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'Social media became a place to lash out in the pandemic.'

Pujara has faith in pacers to deliver in South Africa

Pujara has faith in pacers to deliver in South Africa

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

'I am sure there is enough time for us to prepare and guys are looking forward to this series. This is the best opportunity for us to win our first series in South Africa. So all of us are looking forward to it.'

The Stars Spread Hope

The Stars Spread Hope

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Amidst the rising COVID-19 cases in the country, Bollywood celebs have been posting motivating quotes on their social media accounts in order to lift everyone's spirits.

Shastri is 'Super proud of this bindass bunch'

Shastri is 'Super proud of this bindass bunch'

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Shastri has been serving as the head coach of the Indian team since 2017, having got an extension after the 2019 ICC World Cup.

Injury-plagued Saina pulls out of World Championships

Injury-plagued Saina pulls out of World Championships

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Former World No. 1 Saina Nehwal will miss the World Championships for the first time in her international career due to multiple injuries that have derailed her season.

'I am more scared to meet Salman Khan than the contestants'

'I am more scared to meet Salman Khan than the contestants'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

'His aura is such that you get intimidated.'

Markets: 'Volatility to remain higher than usual'

Markets: 'Volatility to remain higher than usual'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'Periods of high volatility are usually bad for mid-caps and this is something that has to be kept in mind.' 'Focus on quality is of paramount importance.'

'I urge everyone to get vaccinated'

'I urge everyone to get vaccinated'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Amy takes tennis lessons...Sophie meditates...

Age no bar at this fashion show

Age no bar at this fashion show

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Age, colour, weight didn't matter at the Arid Garden Runway as part of Melbourne Fashion Week.

Indians react to Gilly, want IPL

Indians react to Gilly, want IPL

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

What do YOU think? Should IPL 2021 be suspended till the current surge in COVID-19 cases ends?

Pep Talk From the Stars!

Pep Talk From the Stars!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

In these tough times, Bollywood stars have some good advice for you!

'I don't feel 51'

'I don't feel 51'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'I don't allow any negativity in my life.' 'You won't see me moping over a flop or preening over a hit.'

T20 WC: Will Aus batters get better of SL spinners

T20 WC: Will Aus batters get better of SL spinners

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Former champions Sri Lanka will look to exploit Australia's top-order woes when they clash in a group 1 Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Thursday.

Schools, gyms to reopen in Delhi on Monday

Schools, gyms to reopen in Delhi on Monday

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Night curfew will continue but from 11 pm instead of 10 pm.

Go Airlines to come out with Rs 3600 cr IPO to repay debt

Go Airlines to come out with Rs 3600 cr IPO to repay debt

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Budget carrier Go Airlines, which has rebranded itself as 'Go First', has filed preliminary papers for an initial share sale worth Rs 3,600 crore.

Kargil: How MiG-25 Played A Special Role

Kargil: How MiG-25 Played A Special Role

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'All enemy positions lay exposed, providing immense information to the Indian Army and IAF to conduct successful flushing out operations.'

Wishes pour in for birthday boy Kohli

Wishes pour in for birthday boy Kohli

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The Delhi-born batter is the most successful Indian skipper in Test cricket when it comes to the number of wins. Under his 65-match stint as captain, India have won 38 matches with remarkable Test series victories in foreign soils as well.

'The father-son emotion is universal'

'The father-son emotion is universal'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

'I try not to break any laws.'

Bigg Boss OTT: Neha gives her heart to Pratik!

Bigg Boss OTT: Neha gives her heart to Pratik!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Is a love story brewing on Bigg Boss OTT?

KKR captain Morgan says stick together and beat Covid!

KKR captain Morgan says stick together and beat Covid!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan, one of the most respected voices in international cricket today, acknowledged that the players are more than aware of the horrific nature of the COVID-19 pandemic which is claiming hundreds of lives outside the bio-bubble.

Pink Ball Test: Will Kohli's wait for 71st ton end at Chinnaswamy?

Pink Ball Test: Will Kohli's wait for 71st ton end at Chinnaswamy?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli would hope for a turnaround when India take on an under-prepared Sri Lanka in the second Test in Bengaluru

Spinners, Harshal and the magic of the slower ball

Spinners, Harshal and the magic of the slower ball

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

With the ball difficult to grip, the pacers had a tough time but once the spinners started operating India started to peg things back a little.

If India has chosen side, it is side of peace: Govt on Ukraine

If India has chosen side, it is side of peace: Govt on Ukraine

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Jaishankar said all members would agree that India's approach should be guided by its national beliefs and values, national interest and by its national strategy.

'Kashmir Files has turned out to be the people's film'

'Kashmir Files has turned out to be the people's film'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'This film has changed me from within.'

Why few leg-spinners have Test ambitions these days...

Why few leg-spinners have Test ambitions these days...

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan lamented that the current lot of leg-spinners don't have the ambition to play Test cricket and blamed it on too much stress on reverse swinging the ball these days.

She's 65... and she runs marathons across the world

She's 65... and she runs marathons across the world

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Lata Alimchandani is the first Indian woman over 60 to complete the World Marathon Majors. She's also among the world's elite marathon runners in her age group. But she won't stop running.

Nikhat Zareen's Chance At World Glory

Nikhat Zareen's Chance At World Glory

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

As boxer Nikhat Zareen prepares to head to her first World Championships in the 51 kg category, she feels she has plenty in her armoury to go the distance.

'India has to ensure Sri Lanka doesn't become bankrupt'

'India has to ensure Sri Lanka doesn't become bankrupt'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'India has given assistance that we required, otherwise we would not have been able to survive this far.'

'I saw a video of a Russian tank passing by my school'

'I saw a video of a Russian tank passing by my school'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'We couldn't believe that in the 21st century world, a European country can be bombed, can be invaded.'

Being fearless has helped me enjoy my game: Pujara

Being fearless has helped me enjoy my game: Pujara

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

He did admit in a roundabout manner that he was putting too much pressure on himself earlier, which has changed since he scored 91 and 61 at Leeds and Oval at a decent clip.

2011 World Cup win best cricketing day of my life: Tendulkar

2011 World Cup win best cricketing day of my life: Tendulkar

Rediff.com17 May 2021

India's cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar termed the 2011 World Cup triumph as the "best cricketing day of my life".

India vs SL ODI series to start from July 18: BCCI

India vs SL ODI series to start from July 18: BCCI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

India's limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka has been delayed by five days after two COVID-19 infections were detected in the home team contingent, BCCI said on Saturday.

Chirag Paswan turns barber during lockdown, trims father's beard

Chirag Paswan turns barber during lockdown, trims father's beard

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

A large number of people praised the "father-son bonding" and others pointed out how men have to put up with unkempt hair and untidy beard due to closed salons.

Bappi Lahiri in ICU, Kirron Kher battles cancer

Bappi Lahiri in ICU, Kirron Kher battles cancer

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Bollywood is going through tough times as two beloved performers are unwell.

Home loss to India a massive wake-up call: Aus coach Langer

Home loss to India a massive wake-up call: Aus coach Langer

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Australia's unprecedented home Test series defeat to India in served as a "wake-up call" for Justin Langer, who reckons the series will prove as the defining moment of his coaching career. Langer was appointed as the Australian coach in May 2018, following the infamous ball tampering scandal that saw skipper Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner slapped with year long bans.