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Jaisalmer bus inferno: How jammed door killed 20 passengers

Jaisalmer bus inferno: How jammed door killed 20 passengers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Twenty passengers were burnt alive and 15 others sustained critical burn injuries after the private bus travelling to Jodhpur on Tuesday afternoon caught fire, barely 10 minutes after it left Jaisalmer.

India, Kings Under Pressure!

India, Kings Under Pressure!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Arshdeep Singh performing under pressure in the Super Over against Sri Lanka can be attributed to meditation and yoga that he practices regularly.

When Gill Was Hit On The Hand...

When Gill Was Hit On The Hand...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Such is the race for breaking news that if an Indian player sneezes, a report may immediately go out stating he may have caught the flu bug and could be a doubtful starter!

Janhvi, Nitibha And The Magic Called India

Janhvi, Nitibha And The Magic Called India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

From gorgeous gowns to sleek suits, the stars at Cannes showed us Indian-designed outfits that were a unique expression of style and artistry.

'Solver' Exam Scam: AI Apps, Fake Facial ID

'Solver' Exam Scam: AI Apps, Fake Facial ID

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Lucknow police have uncovered a cheating racket that mimicked the style of exam fraud seen in the first Munnabhai film, where real candidates were replaced by professional impersonators to sit for competitive exams.

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

For too long has Pakistan gotten away with running with the terrorists and hunting with the forces. This duplicity needs to end, asserts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Why Shami was not included in Playing XI for 1st T20I

Why Shami was not included in Playing XI for 1st T20I

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'A good headache (playing XI selection), we want to stick to our strengths.'

Sunrisers, Knight Riders playing for pride, not points

Sunrisers, Knight Riders playing for pride, not points

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders will have little motivation left when they take on also ousted Sunrisers Hyderabad in an inconsequential IPL game in New Delhi on Sunday.

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

India's live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities are bracing for sold-out weekends. Travel operators, too, are curating packages built entirely around concerts.

With LSG hopes in the balance it's time for Pant to fire

With LSG hopes in the balance it's time for Pant to fire

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Rishabh Pant will aim to hit the refresh button after a wretched run, as Lucknow Super Giants make one last-ditch attempt to stay alive in the IPL play-offs race by winning their remaining three league matches, starting with the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow on Monday.

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 had been simmering with tension from the very first India-Pakistan encounter, and by the time the final arrived, the animosity had reached boiling point.

How spinners Axar, Kuldeep dismantled Pakistan

How spinners Axar, Kuldeep dismantled Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Kuldeep Yadav grabbed 3/18, while Axar Patel played a vital role getting 2/18 besides bowling 15 dot balls in the game to power India to an emphatic seven-wicket victory.

Abhishek's destructive IPL form will pave way for India call up: Markram

Abhishek's destructive IPL form will pave way for India call up: Markram

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad's South African import Aiden Markram believes Abhishek Sharma's destructive IPL form would fetch him an India cap in the not so distant future.

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Congress party has released its initial list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, including key state leaders. The announcement precedes the finalization of seat-sharing arrangements with Mahagathbandhan allies.

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Travellers are turning concerts into full-fledged weekend getaways, giving rise to the 'gigcation' -- a short, experience-led micro-holiday.

When Gambhir Checked Out The Dubai Pitch

When Gambhir Checked Out The Dubai Pitch

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Matthew Sandery, head curator at the Dubai international stadium, was spotted near Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak, but did not ask them to keep away. Incidentally, the BCCI, being the hosts, can even suggest the kind of wicket they would need for the match.

Can LSG stop SRH's unstoppable batting juggernaut?

Can LSG stop SRH's unstoppable batting juggernaut?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be wary of Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) aggressive batting approach when the two teams face off in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.

Is Samson getting wasted down the order?

Is Samson getting wasted down the order?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

With no success beyond opening, where does India fit Samson in batting order?

Ranji Trophy: Karun, Smaran hit double tons as Karnataka dominates

Ranji Trophy: Karun, Smaran hit double tons as Karnataka dominates

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Karun Nair and Ravichandran Smaran made double hundreds as Karnataka gained upper hand over Kerala on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.

PIX: Kishan slams century as SRH down Royals

PIX: Kishan slams century as SRH down Royals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad buried Rajasthan Royals under a deluge of runs to start its IPL 2025 campaign in thumping fashion with a 44-run win in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Williamson tips two youngsters to set IPL 2025 on fire

Williamson tips two youngsters to set IPL 2025 on fire

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign opener, New Zealand's accomplished batter Kane Williamson has predicted big things for two young talented batters: Kiwi star Rachin Ravindra and India's T20I specialist Abhishek Sharma.

Unsold in IPL auction, Thakur now owns Purple Cap

Unsold in IPL auction, Thakur now owns Purple Cap

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

'If you are called in as a replacement, you are likely to start. Ups and downs are a part of life. I have always backed my skills.'

Should India Have Batted First Against UAE?

Should India Have Batted First Against UAE?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Some felt India should not have been so ruthless with the UAE and could have opted to bat first, as they hadn't played a T20 match for a while.

T20 Rankings: Varun slips, Pandya remains on top

T20 Rankings: Varun slips, Pandya remains on top

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has dropped one place to third spot in the ICC men's T20 bowling rankings, while Hardik Pandya continues to top the all-rounders' chart issued on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Karnataka, Maharashtra register innings wins to go 1-2 in Group B of Ranji Tropphy.

Why Oman won't fear Suryakumar Yadav in Asia Cup

Why Oman won't fear Suryakumar Yadav in Asia Cup

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

What would be Oman's plan for Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav when they play the T20 world champions in Asia Cup on September 19?

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Ajinkya Rahane hits 159 in Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh

IPL PIX: Jacks shines as dominant Mumbai hammer SRH

IPL PIX: Jacks shines as dominant Mumbai hammer SRH

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

A sprightly Mumbai Indians continued their ascent in IPL 2025 with a four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Spin Or Shami? India's Dilemma For Chennai T20I

Spin Or Shami? India's Dilemma For Chennai T20I

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The spotlight will be firmly on Mohammed Shami as the Indian team contemplates his inclusion in the playing XI.

Can These 15 Win The Asia Cup?

Can These 15 Win The Asia Cup?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah returned to India's T20 squad for next month's Asia Cup, but IPL star performers Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out.

Battle for the second keeper's slot: Jitesh Sharma vs Ishan Kishan

Battle for the second keeper's slot: Jitesh Sharma vs Ishan Kishan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Jitesh Sharma could well pip Ishan Kishan for second wicketkeeper's slot in the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 team which will play three T20Is against the Bangladesh starting October 6 in Gwalior.

Ranji Trophy: Mulani takes 5 as Mumbai crush HP

Ranji Trophy: Mulani takes 5 as Mumbai crush HP

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani returned a five-wicket haul as a dominant Mumbai crushed Himachal Pradesh by an innings and 120 runs.

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.

Ujjwala, Dia Go Ultra-Glam

Ujjwala, Dia Go Ultra-Glam

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The two beautiful women showed two different sides of fashion.

Rohit starts training amid talks over India future

Rohit starts training amid talks over India future

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Australia ODIs in sight, Rohit starts training with former India assistant coach Nayar

Salman On Bigg Boss 19: 'Don't Hit Below The Belt'

Salman On Bigg Boss 19: 'Don't Hit Below The Belt'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'Look at comedians like Kapil Sharma, Krushna Abhishek, and Kiku Sharda; they're brilliant at what they do, but they don't cross certain lines.' 'If saying something about me helps boost your profile, go ahead. But inside this house, you need to compete fairly.'

'It's not fair on bowlers': Shardul slams IPL pitches

'It's not fair on bowlers': Shardul slams IPL pitches

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Shardul Thakur, who starred in Lucknow Super Giants' victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, called for fair pitches in the tournament to provide balance between bat and ball

PBKS face combination dilemma against confident KKR

PBKS face combination dilemma against confident KKR

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

If Punjab goes for a flat deck, there is no guarantee that the bowling unit can defend anything in the 220 range, especially when KKR have the likes of Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, and Venkatesh Iyer in their ranks.

Why Were Sanju, Riyan, Abhishek IGNORED?

Why Were Sanju, Riyan, Abhishek IGNORED?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Sanju Samson has never enjoyed the backing of the team management while Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma were ignored despite good showing with the bat in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the national T20 tournament.

Abhishek, Fraser-McGurk In My Dream IPL XI

Abhishek, Fraser-McGurk In My Dream IPL XI

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Abhishek stole the show with his belligerent knocks for runners up SRH, while Fraser-McGurk emerged a surprise batting hero for DC and Rana was one of KKR's best bowlers.