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'A taste of home': Siraj starts new innings in Hyderabad

'A taste of home': Siraj starts new innings in Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Helmed by a team of experienced chefs, Siraj said Joharfa focuses on fresh and high quality ingredients with traditional cooking techniques.

'Gaza war hurts my whole body'

'Gaza war hurts my whole body'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'It's not about ideology. It's not about whether I'm right, or you're wrong. It's just about the love of life, about the care of your neighbour.'

Enough Russian nuke subs to counter Trump's 2: Russia downplays US threat

Enough Russian nuke subs to counter Trump's 2: Russia downplays US threat

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A Russian Parliament member claims Russia has enough nuclear submarines to counter US deployments, following statements by Donald Trump and Dmitry Medvedev.

Gill goes past Kohli for another record...

Gill goes past Kohli for another record...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Former skipper Mohammad Azharuddin slipped to the third spot, having scored 426 runs at 85.20 during India's tour of England in 1990.

Suryavanshi breaks records after quickest ton in Under-19 ODI

Suryavanshi breaks records after quickest ton in Under-19 ODI

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Suryavanshi, who was called up to India's U-19 squad after a standout performance in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL), needed only 52 balls to get to three figures.

Satellite images show damage at Iranian nuclear sites

Satellite images show damage at Iranian nuclear sites

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

The imagery, captured by Planet Labs PBC on Sunday, indicates that the entry tunnels to the fortified site were targeted, with visible destruction at access points and possible impact on the mountain that houses the facility.

Lord's Test heading for a draw? Not everyone agrees...

Lord's Test heading for a draw? Not everyone agrees...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Dinesh Karthik and ex-England pace bowling stalwart Stuart Broad weighed in on the fate of the third Test at Lord's, with all possible results still on the cards.

Reddy in history books after twin strikes at Lord's

Reddy in history books after twin strikes at Lord's

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Reddy, brought into the attack just after the first hour of play in the 14th over, struck twice in his very first over by removing both England openers.

India defend selection strategy

India defend selection strategy

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Yeah, 100 per cent. That's a good question, and I think that's something we'll obviously reflect on after the tour, the things we could have done better.'

Kohli tells history-making Gill: You deserve all of this

Kohli tells history-making Gill: You deserve all of this

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The 25-year-old captain struck 13 fours and eight sixes to make 161 off 162 balls, following up his first-innings' 269 to become only the second Indian after legendary Sunil Gavaskar to have scored a double century and a ton in a Test.

'He is an X factor player and he has shown that'

'He is an X factor player and he has shown that'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'With the slope here, you always feel there is something to work with. We have to be creative and smart, and understand sometimes you do not need to exaggerate things.'

'5 of them punched on her face': Indian-origin girl attacked in Ireland

'5 of them punched on her face': Indian-origin girl attacked in Ireland

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

An Indian-origin nurse in Ireland is devastated after her daughter was racially abused and attacked. This incident, along with other recent attacks on Indian citizens, has raised concerns about safety and racism in Ireland.

Iran's underground nuclear site at Fordow attacked again

Iran's underground nuclear site at Fordow attacked again

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

The US attack on the Iranian nuclear facilities has triggered fears of a wider regional conflict, with many leading countries and blocs calling for restraint.

'Pant's batting has element of sharp cricket brain'

'Pant's batting has element of sharp cricket brain'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

ndia will be very happy after a technical masterpiece from Rahul and the flamboyance and exuberance that you can imagine from Pant

'Pant is better than Shahid Afridi'

'Pant is better than Shahid Afridi'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

On the field too, the depth and talent is unmatched. Mushtaq acknowledged the gulf between India and the Rest.

Ex cricketers doff hat to Rahul's 'masterclass'

Ex cricketers doff hat to Rahul's 'masterclass'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Watching him bat this innings is like watching the MCC coaching manual in action.'

'US Needs India To Keep China In Check'

'US Needs India To Keep China In Check'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'If Washington has to balance Chinese power, she will have to turn to the third biggest power in the world which is India.' 'The United States and India will have to work together in order to keep Chinese ambitions in check.'

When Will Iran, Israel Exhaust Its Missiles?

When Will Iran, Israel Exhaust Its Missiles?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The Iran-Israel War entered its 7th day on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Iraqis Beat Netanyahu With Shoes

Iraqis Beat Netanyahu With Shoes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

As the Iran-Israel conflict takes dangerous dimensions, support for Tehran comes from next door as Iraqi Shi'ite Muslims protest Jerusalem's attacks in Baghdad.

Why Gill is forgiven for major slip up on Day 1

Why Gill is forgiven for major slip up on Day 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

In a lapse of concentration, Atkinson picked the ball and sent the timber rattling to have Gill run out on 21(35).

Rahul was clinical, it was a mature knock: Kumble

Rahul was clinical, it was a mature knock: Kumble

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'KL was excellent in nullifying that early threat and played very straight.'

B-2 Bombers Return After Iran Strike

B-2 Bombers Return After Iran Strike

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

The aircraft, part of the US air force's 509th Bomb Wing, reportedly dropped 14 massive 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on two major underground uranium enrichment sites in Iran as part of Operation Midnight Hammer.

Boy wonder Suryavanshi narrowly misses Pant's record

Boy wonder Suryavanshi narrowly misses Pant's record

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

South African Steve Stolk owns the record for fastest U19 fifty, scoring it in 13 balls against Scotland last January.

Can Trump's Diplomacy End Ukraine War?

Can Trump's Diplomacy End Ukraine War?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Trump has played throughout his career as a deal-maker who could deliver where others could not, and Ukraine represents the ultimate test of that image, notes Manish Dabhade.

South Africa strike confident note ahead of WTC final

South Africa strike confident note ahead of WTC final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

South Africa go into the five-day clash at Lord's, which starts on Wednesday, as underdogs but Conrad struck an optimistic tone at a press conference on Monday.

PIX: When Champion Sinner met UK's Royal kids

PIX: When Champion Sinner met UK's Royal kids

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Sinner signed a few tennis balls for the Royal kids, and later, at the post-match press conference he revealed what he said to Prince George and Princess Charlotte after his victory.

Gavaskar sees similarities in showmen Pant and Alcaraz

Gavaskar sees similarities in showmen Pant and Alcaraz

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

With Wimbledon happening simultaneously with India's five-match Test series in England, a lot of former and current cricketers have been seen at the All England Lawn Tennis Club enjoying tennis.

Gill, Siraj mock Bazball in cheeky jibes at England batters

Gill, Siraj mock Bazball in cheeky jibes at England batters

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

England's scoring rate of 2.91 runs per over during the second session was the second-slowest in a home Test in the Bazball era, only behind their 2.72 per over effort against New Zealand at Lord's in 2022.

Italy risk missing third straight World Cup; England struggle

Italy risk missing third straight World Cup; England struggle

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Italy face the shocking possibility of failing to reach the World Cup for a third consecutive time.

Sidelined with broken foot but Pant in high spirits!

Sidelined with broken foot but Pant in high spirits!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Broken foot, unbroken in spirit: Pant gives update

Archery WC: Women's Compound team wilt under pressure, bag silver

Archery WC: Women's Compound team wilt under pressure, bag silver

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The gold was well within reach, the Indians simply could not close it out in the fourth and final end.

Older and Wiser, Dawson Seeks to Make Most of Test Comeback

Older and Wiser, Dawson Seeks to Make Most of Test Comeback

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

'...I thought Test cricket was gone. To be back involved is really cool and I've got to try and enjoy each day that I get.'

PICS: Brook's England thrash WI, snap losing streak

PICS: Brook's England thrash WI, snap losing streak

Rediff.com30 May 2025

It was the perfect start to Brook's reign as white ball captain as England recorded their second-largest win in terms of runs, second only to the 242-run thrashing of Australia in 2018.

Gill's father 'proud' after double ton but...

Gill's father 'proud' after double ton but...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'Hopefully, we can finish this match on a great note.'

The Night Iran 'Set The Ganges On Fire'

The Night Iran 'Set The Ganges On Fire'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'Within minutes, my mobile began ringing. It was National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra, asking why the Iranians were complaining.' 'I explained that we had only restated our position in the light of the conclusion reached by the IAEA, but will remain helpful to Iran to reach a consensus.' 'Then came a call from Foreign Secretary Kamal Sibal, repeating what Mishra said about the Iranian complaint.' 'I was very impressed that Iran was able to reach two top officials in India to intervene at short notice,' recalls Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'He is looking fit and strong, and he's buzzing as well'

'He is looking fit and strong, and he's buzzing as well'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'We all know what he's capable of achieving in Test cricket and we hope that when the opportunity does arrive for him, he's able to recapture, and also improve on, what he's been able to do already in that form of the game.'

Bumrah tired but saves record accomplishment for posterity

Bumrah tired but saves record accomplishment for posterity

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'The name on the Honours board feels good. It is something I can tell my son about when he is grown up.'

Young Jamie Smith joins elite club

Young Jamie Smith joins elite club

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Walking out with intent and flair, the wicketkeeper-batter smashed a quickfire 51 off just 56 deliveries in the morning session, propelling England to a strong 387.

5 Star Bumrah In A League Of His Own

5 Star Bumrah In A League Of His Own

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Jasprit Bumrah takes a fifer at Lord's and goes past Kapil Dev for most five wicket hauls in away Tests.

Voting Begins To Elect A New Pope!

Voting Begins To Elect A New Pope!

Rediff.com8 May 2025

On May 7, 2025, the conclave to elect a new pope began.