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Tilak - India's biggest takeaway; Kishan races ahead of Samson

Tilak - India's biggest takeaway; Kishan races ahead of Samson

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

India went on an experimentation spree in the limited overs series against the West Indies but not much came out of it except Tilak Varma emerging as a contender for a World Cup middle-order slot on the back of his exploits in the T20 series.

'Trapped workers played cricket'

'Trapped workers played cricket'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'I decided to send a bat and a ball which was smaller in size so that it shouldn't get stuck in the pipe. And with that, they had a little good time.'

'Chandrayaan data to be crucial for settlement on moon'

'Chandrayaan data to be crucial for settlement on moon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India's lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 holds immense potential for gathering critical data and will significantly contribute to the understanding of the Moon, a former top National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) official has said, describing India-United States space partnership further moving to the moon.

Trainer aircraft crashes in MP, pilot killed

Trainer aircraft crashes in MP, pilot killed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The aircraft crashed 3 km away from Chorhatta airstrip after hitting the dome of a temple and a tree while on a training sortie, said Chorhatta police station in-charge J P Patel.

Jailed Lashkar terrorist Afsar Pasha masterminded Mangaluru blast: Police

Jailed Lashkar terrorist Afsar Pasha masterminded Mangaluru blast: Police

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Pasha, who had earlier received training in making bombs in Bangladesh, provided training to the Mangaluru blast case accused during their stay in a jail in Karnataka.

What's Micron's Role In India's Chip Race?

What's Micron's Role In India's Chip Race?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The first leg of Micron's semiconductor play in Sanand is crucial for the company to sprint towards India's goal of joining the chip race.

The Cockroach With a Backpack

The Cockroach With a Backpack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

A Madagascar hissing cockroach is deployed with a 'backpack' of electronics and a solar cell that enable remote control of its movements

'Not counting caste is as political an act as counting it'

'Not counting caste is as political an act as counting it'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'The upper caste elite's belief that they are casteless is a belief that is available only to the upper castes. Because all the lower castes are reminded by society every day what their caste is.'

City and Liverpool take EPL title to the wire

City and Liverpool take EPL title to the wire

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

City are looking to retain the title they won in record-breaking fashion last year and secure their fourth Premier League crown in eight years.

'Will play cricket the way that gets us results'

'Will play cricket the way that gets us results'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

England will 'play cricket that gets a result, our way', said their inspirational captain Ben Stokes, strengthening the team's commitment to stick to the hotly-debated 'Bazball' approach.

'Don't think any of the new T20 leagues can be a threat to IPL'

'Don't think any of the new T20 leagues can be a threat to IPL'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The IPL, with an estimated brand value of $8.4 billion, continues to attract the world's top players and coaches.

Even Lara can't explain SRH's flop show in home games

Even Lara can't explain SRH's flop show in home games

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'There is a little bit of home advantage and you got to use your matches at home. It's your facility but in Hyderabad, I think it's fair conditions. At the end of the day, better team on the day wins the game. I must say I congratulate the ground staff for producing good tracks, it's just each and every time, we came up short.'

Indian shooters go on medal rampage on day 6 of Worlds

Indian shooters go on medal rampage on day 6 of Worlds

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The four medals swelled India's tally to 20 medals including nine gold, three silver and eight bronze medals, in second place behind China, who have 18 gold for a grand total of 37 medals.

What delays construction of mosque in Ayodhya even after SC order in 2019

What delays construction of mosque in Ayodhya even after SC order in 2019

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

But three years after the apex court settled the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute, there are no signs of any building activity on the proposed mosque site.

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Watch out for Shikhar Dhawan 2.0

Watch out for Shikhar Dhawan 2.0

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Dhawan said that he has made a conscious effort to improve his strike rate, especially in the middle-overs.

Global Chess League: This is the way forward: Carlsen

Global Chess League: This is the way forward: Carlsen

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

As an Icon player for the SG Alpine Warriors at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, Magnus Carlsen opened up about the inaugural edition of the tournament.

My wife probably thought I was joking: Kumble on bowling with broken jaw

My wife probably thought I was joking: Kumble on bowling with broken jaw

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The former India captain said even after breaking his jaw he felt it was his responsibility to get some wickets for the team.

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'What the film shows is an India, which was headed in a completely different direction than where we are headed.'

Booking Travel Online? Read This!

Booking Travel Online? Read This!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

During the trip, check your bank account and credit card statements regularly for unauthorised transactions.

'He is wired!'

'He is wired!'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

Beware of the sacred thread!

Rinku's magic lights up India's evening!

Rinku's magic lights up India's evening!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'What a match, unbelievable. Rinku bhai kabhi na haare! (What a match, unbelievable, Rinku bhai never loses!)'

RCB's 'Royal' thrashing leaves skipper Samson speechless

RCB's 'Royal' thrashing leaves skipper Samson speechless

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Following their crushing 112-run loss at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson was left at a loss of words.

Feline-y to purr-fection, Delhi police's cat-echism to Elon Musk breaks the net

Feline-y to purr-fection, Delhi police's cat-echism to Elon Musk breaks the net

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Twitter owner on Thursday had posted: "Lil X just asked if there are police cats, since there are police dogs."

Mangaluru blast accused shared terror videos with other accused: Police

Mangaluru blast accused shared terror videos with other accused: Police

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The prime accused in the Mangaluru blast case, Mohammed Shariq, had professed the ideology of ISIS and shared the videos of the terror outfit with other accused in the case, police sources said.

Plane crashes into live power lines in US, triggers blackout

Plane crashes into live power lines in US, triggers blackout

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The plane crash resulted in an electricity cut-off that affected over 90,000 homes and businesses throughout Montgomery County.

Asian Cup TT: Manika upsets World No. 7, Sathiyan exits

Asian Cup TT: Manika upsets World No. 7, Sathiyan exits

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Manika will clash with world No. 23 Chen Szu Yu from Taipei in the quarter-finals on Friday.

The Bizarre Case Of Umar Khalid

The Bizarre Case Of Umar Khalid

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Arrested in September 2019 by the Delhi police for making 'provocative statements' when Donald J Trump was on his visit to India, Dr Umar Khalid has now spent three years in jail without being convicted of an offence, points out Aakar Patel.

When Gina Lollobrigida Almost Did An Indian Film

When Gina Lollobrigida Almost Did An Indian Film

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Gina flew down to Mumbai for Shalimar's mahurat and pictures of her with Zeenat Aman and Dharmendra were duly splashed all over the newspapers.

Don't want to spill my champagne: Porn star on Trump Indictment

Don't want to spill my champagne: Porn star on Trump Indictment

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Daniels has said she had a sexual encounter with Trump at a Lake Tahoe hotel in 2006 - the year after he married his current wife Melania.

Indian-origin MIT professor Hari Balakrishnan bags Marconi prize

Indian-origin MIT professor Hari Balakrishnan bags Marconi prize

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Hari Balakrishnan, an Indian-origin MIT professor, has received the prestigious Marconi Prize for his fundamental discoveries in wired and wireless networking, mobile sensing, and distributed systems.

When Will Sri Lanka's Fuel Shortage End?

When Will Sri Lanka's Fuel Shortage End?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka watchers were startled on Tuesday evening to see an anti-government protestor being dragged off a Sri Lankan Airlines flight by police personnel at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike airport.

Senseless To Predict Nifty Direction

Senseless To Predict Nifty Direction

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Very often, 'sentiment' drives prices well beyond what is warranted and it is hard to forecast market sentiment, explains Debashis Basu.

Top Performers: Powerful Brook, Unrelenting Rana

Top Performers: Powerful Brook, Unrelenting Rana

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The game at the Eden Gardens played out like a pendulum with the match swaying this way now and the other way next.

Would LSG Have Won Sans Pooran-Badoni?

Would LSG Have Won Sans Pooran-Badoni?

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Pooran and Badoni's stand and the fine spell of bowling from the spinners in the middle overs helped choke the runs and LSG, wearing Kolkata football giants Mohun Bagan's red and gold colours, going home triumphant, could go down as one of the ironic moments in IPL 2023.

Strandja: Anamika, Aupama, Govind sign off with silver medals

Strandja: Anamika, Aupama, Govind sign off with silver medals

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Anamika, the reigning national champion, lost by a 1-4 split verdict against China's Hu Meiyi in the lightweight final.

'HDFC merger template for faster growth'

'HDFC merger template for faster growth'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'If we want faster growth and want greater flow of credit towards the private sector, it's important to have many more of such large entities.'

K'taka auto blast: TN police quizzes man for links with accused

K'taka auto blast: TN police quizzes man for links with accused

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The police had claimed that the SIM card used by the accused was bought by submitting a fake Aadhar card which led police to Surendran.

Mann meets Shah after Ajnala, Centre sending 1900 CRPF, RAF jawans to Punjab

Mann meets Shah after Ajnala, Centre sending 1900 CRPF, RAF jawans to Punjab

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The two leaders discussed the law and order issue. Mann told Shah about the circumstances leading to the Ajnala incident, sources said.

Rahul Gandhi unfurls national flag at Lal Chowk in PM-like security

Rahul Gandhi unfurls national flag at Lal Chowk in PM-like security

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Taking a 30-minute break from the Kanyakumari to Kashmir foot march at Sonawar, Gandhi drove to the Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters on Maulana Azad Road before heading to the clock tower, locally known as 'Ghanta Ghar', to unfurl the tricolour.