News for 'Abhishek Kumar'

KKR's misfiring batters have task cut out against GT

KKR's misfiring batters have task cut out against GT

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders will hope that their strife-ridden batting unit will tighten its act against in-form table-toppers Gujarat Titans in the IPL match in Kolkata on Monday.

SRH splurge on high-profile retainees for IPL 2025

SRH splurge on high-profile retainees for IPL 2025

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

The Hyderabad-based franchise has retained Klaasen for a whopping amount of Rs. 23 crores. Skipper Cummins was roped in for an amount of Rs. 18 crores. Openers Abhishek and Travis were retained for Rs. 14 crores each. Meanwhile, Nitish Reddy was retained by SRH for Rs. 6 crores.

When I Attended The Bachchans' Holi Party

When I Attended The Bachchans' Holi Party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The Bachchan family have this knack of going out of their way to make you feel extremely comfortable.

14 killed in massive fire at Kolkata hotel, safety lapses exposed

14 killed in massive fire at Kolkata hotel, safety lapses exposed

Rediff.com1 May 2025

A massive fire that tore through a budget hotel in the congested Mechuapatti area of Burrabazar in central Kolkata on Tuesday night claimed at least 14 lives and left 13 injured, triggering a political blame game and calls for accountability.

Boy oh Boy! Vaibhav Signals His Arrival in Style

Boy oh Boy! Vaibhav Signals His Arrival in Style

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

In a display of raw power and audacious stroke play, Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi tore into the Gujarat Titans bowling attack with a scintillating knock during which multiple records fell by the wayside in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.

Ready to discuss uploading booth-wise voter data: EC

Ready to discuss uploading booth-wise voter data: EC

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has asked petitioners in two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) to make representations to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding their demand for uploading polling booth-wise voter turnout data on the ECI website. The PILs, filed by TMC MP Mahua Moitra and NGO Association for Democratic Reforms, seek a direction for the ECI to upload the data within 48 hours of the conclusion of polling in Lok Sabha and assembly elections. The ECI, represented by senior advocate Maninder Singh, expressed willingness to deliberate on the matter and suggested a meeting with the petitioners to address their concerns. The court has adjourned the hearing to the week of July 28.

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

And the next Chief Election Commissioner is...

And the next Chief Election Commissioner is...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The sources in the government said the notification announcing the name of the next CEC could be issued "in the next few hours".

Where might Vaibhav Suryavanshi end up?

Where might Vaibhav Suryavanshi end up?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Even shadow Purple Cup winner Prasidh couldn't escape Vaibhav's onslaught on Monday night!

ISL: Bagan's 9th home win secures play-off berth

ISL: Bagan's 9th home win secures play-off berth

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Punjab FC 3-0 to become the first team to qualify for the play-offs of the Indian Super League (ISL) this season.

No denotification of Waqf properties till May 5, govt tells SC

No denotification of Waqf properties till May 5, govt tells SC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The Centre on Thursday assured the Supreme Court that it will neither denotify Waqf properties, including "Waqf by user", nor make any appointments to the central Waqf council and boards till May 5.

IPL 2025: Struggling KKR, SRH aim to get back to winning ways

IPL 2025: Struggling KKR, SRH aim to get back to winning ways

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in troubled waters, having lost two of their last three games

Petitioners seek urgent listing of Waqf pleas, SC to decide

Petitioners seek urgent listing of Waqf pleas, SC to decide

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider listing for urgent hearing the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

Did Nigam Outshine Everyone At Chepauk?

Did Nigam Outshine Everyone At Chepauk?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

K L Rahul set the stage with a stylish 77, but 20-year-old Vipraj Nigam's fearless spell in front of a stadium full of CSK fans truly turned the tide.

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The para-athletes outnumbered the able-bodied ones in the list this time due to the magnificent Paris Paralympics performance in which they returned with 29 medals, including seven gold and nine silver.

IPL PIX: Rahul, spinners help DC trump RCB

IPL PIX: Rahul, spinners help DC trump RCB

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Ranji: Bonus point victory for Bengal

Ranji: Bonus point victory for Bengal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Pacers Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal and Sumit Mohanta shared seven wickets to power Bengal to an innings and 13-run win over Punjab in their Elite Group C match of the Ranji Trophy.

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Shooter Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics while Gukesh was crowned the World Chess Champion in Singapore, last month.

IPL PIX: Rahul dazzles as DC hand CSK a thrashing!

IPL PIX: Rahul dazzles as DC hand CSK a thrashing!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

K L Rahul stroked a fluent half-century as a dominant Delhi Capitals outclassed Chennai Super Kings by 25 runs.

Relief for Udhayanidhi Stalin in 'Sanatan Dharma' remark case

Relief for Udhayanidhi Stalin in 'Sanatan Dharma' remark case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

"Liberty is granted to newly-added respondents (states) to file a response within 15 days from the date of service, and rejoinder if any be filed after 15 days. The interim order to continue and will equally apply to the cases mentioned in the amended writ petition. We direct no further cases be registered without the permission of this court," the bench's order said.

HIL: Bengal Tigers sink UP Rudras

HIL: Bengal Tigers sink UP Rudras

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers secured a hard-fought 5-3 victory over UP Rudras in the Hockey India League, with Jugraj Singh scoring a brace and Gauthier Boccard, Sukhjeet Singh, and Abhishek also finding the back of the net.

Meet The Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 Contestants

Meet The Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 Contestants

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, the adrenaline-pumping reality show hosted by Rohit Shetty, returns with its 14th season, promising more thrills, chills and heart-stopping stunts.

Sky Force Review: The Jingoism Is Toned Down

Sky Force Review: The Jingoism Is Toned Down

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The nationalism of Sky Force is low key -- which is its weakness, as well as its strength -- and it does not manipulate the audience into a pre-decided hate-the-enemy response, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Unsold in IPL, Punjab's Anmolpreet makes history

Unsold in IPL, Punjab's Anmolpreet makes history

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Anmolpreet smashes fastest List A hundred by an Indian

IPL 2025: Meet The Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Sunrisers are once again betting big on their power-packed batting line-up to deliver the goods in IPL 2025.

Costly ambulance: Woman transports brother's body 195 km on taxi roof

Costly ambulance: Woman transports brother's body 195 km on taxi roof

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

A woman in Uttarakhand was forced to transport her brother's body on the roof of a taxi after ambulance drivers demanded exorbitant fees. The incident sparked outrage, prompting the state's chief minister to order an investigation.

What are Dynamic Bond Funds?

What are Dynamic Bond Funds?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'A dynamic bond fund acts like a gilt fund in a rate cut scenario and like a conservative short-term bond fund when rates rise.'

Shivam Dube Answers Critics, And How!

Shivam Dube Answers Critics, And How!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

His performance in Pune was a powerful response to his recent struggles in the Ranji Trophy, where he had been dismissed for ducks in both innings during Mumbai's loss to Jammu and Kashmir.

Shreyas, Rahane power Mumbai to victory

Shreyas, Rahane power Mumbai to victory

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Fifties by skipper Shreyas Iyer and veteran Ajinkya Rahane carried Mumbai to a five-wicket win over Maharashtra in a Group C match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

IPL 2025: GT's bowling unit could be best

IPL 2025: GT's bowling unit could be best

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to see bowlers playing a crucial role in the success of teams.

8 dead after blast at Bhandara ordnance factory

8 dead after blast at Bhandara ordnance factory

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Eight persons were killed after a blast at the ordnance factory in Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Friday, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said.

Emerging Teams Asia Cup: India beat UAE, make semis

Emerging Teams Asia Cup: India beat UAE, make semis

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Opting to bat first, UAE were bowled out for 107 in 16.5 overs.

More Movies Coming Up In 2025

More Movies Coming Up In 2025

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

So many movies are coming up for release in 2025!

Rs 32 lakh for question paper: How NEET paper was leaked

Rs 32 lakh for question paper: How NEET paper was leaked

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Yadvendu claimed that he demanded Rs 40 lakh from each aspirant, including his nephew Anurag Yadav, for providing the leaked question paper on May 4, a day before the exam.

National Games: Uttarakhand hockey teams knocked out

National Games: Uttarakhand hockey teams knocked out

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Karnataka to face Services in men's doubles tennis final

Lawyers clash with cops in UP court, set outpost on fire

Lawyers clash with cops in UP court, set outpost on fire

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Some of the lawyers claimed they suffered injuries as police personnel used batons on them, and police officials alleged that agitating advocates set a local police outpost on fire.

Spotted! SoChay At Mumbai Shaadi

Spotted! SoChay At Mumbai Shaadi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Aaliya Kashyap and Shane Gregoire had a starry reception on Wednesday evening.

'It's a dream come true moment for me'

'It's a dream come true moment for me'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet, under whose leadership India won a second successive bronze medal at the Olympics, said the honour is a recognition of his "fascinating" journey in which he still has plenty more to achieve.

Injured Reddy sidelined for remainder of T20Is

Injured Reddy sidelined for remainder of T20Is

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The 31-year-old didn't find a place in the squad against England because of Reddy's recent exploits.

Dabang Delhi unstoppable: Naveen shines in win

Dabang Delhi unstoppable: Naveen shines in win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Naveen's 11 raid points -- his second Super 10 of the season -- took the team to third on the points table heading to Pune.