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Ranji Trophy: Five-star Anureet helps Railways earn vital three points

Ranji Trophy: Five-star Anureet helps Railways earn vital three points

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Railways seamer Anureet Singh's five-wicket haul kept them in the hunt for the quarter-finals as they got three crucial points against Jammu and Kashmir by virtue of a first innings lead in a rain-curtailed Group B league match of the Ranji Trophy, in a home tie in New Delhi on Saturday.

Ranji round-up: Easwaran, Shreevats take Bengal to 185/4

Ranji round-up: Easwaran, Shreevats take Bengal to 185/4

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Abhimanyu Easwaran dropped anchor at one end as his 97-run stand with Shreevats Goswami enabled Bengal to reach 185 for four against Madhya Pradesh on the first day of their final group league encounter of the Ranji Trophy, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai dismiss Railways for cheap total

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai dismiss Railways for cheap total

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Led ably by Shardul Thakur, Mumbai bowlers put up a much better display than the previous game and shot out Railways for a paltry 217 on day one of their four-day Group 'B' Ranji Trophy tie at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Ranji Roundup: Gambhir guides Delhi to semis

Ranji Roundup: Gambhir guides Delhi to semis

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Monday.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Imran Haroon ton brings a point for J&K

Ranji Trophy round-up: Imran Haroon ton brings a point for J&K

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Round up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country

This is what superhot Lisa Haydon loves to do

This is what superhot Lisa Haydon loves to do

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Lisa Haydon shares her Housefull journey.

IPL: RCB hope Kohli continues golden run against Kings XI Punjab

IPL: RCB hope Kohli continues golden run against Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Desperate to get their campaigns back on track, the two bottom placed teams in the Indian Premier League -- Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore -- lock horns in Mohali on Monday, aiming to keep their winning momentum going to stay afloat in the ninth edition of the T20 league.

Mumbai, Gujarat clash in a must-win encounter

Mumbai, Gujarat clash in a must-win encounter

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Nothing but a win will keep their play-off hopes alive as defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Gujarat Lions in a do-or-die battle, which will be their final IPL league match in Kanpur on Saturday. With seven wins in 13 matches, Mumbai are currently placed fifth, tied on 14 points with Royal Challengers Bangalore (3rd) and Kolkata Knight Riders (4th) -- both having better net run-rate with one match to go. A loss on Saturday will knock them out of the race for play-offs and Mumbai will hope to pull the rug from under the feet of the Lions this time after suffering a defeat during their home leg on April 16.

IPL: Star-studded RCB face tough opener against Sunrisers

IPL: Star-studded RCB face tough opener against Sunrisers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Desperate to break their title jinx, Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore will be hoping for a positive start to their campaign in the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League, when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Bengaluru, on Tuesday.

'Reema Lagoo was always kind, funny and loving'

'Reema Lagoo was always kind, funny and loving'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Bollywood actors pay tribute to the veteran actress Reema Lagoo.

Vivekananda, Desh ki Dharti on Modi show in New York

Vivekananda, Desh ki Dharti on Modi show in New York

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The US State Department and other lobbies who denied Modi a visa when he was chief minister of Gujarat, says one organiser of the Madison Square Garden event, will get a clear idea of what kind of "force" is behind Modi in America. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com meets the people behind the event in New York and finds out what's in store for Sunday's show.

Brilliant Manoj takes Bengal to Hazare semi-finals, Odisha win

Brilliant Manoj takes Bengal to Hazare semi-finals, Odisha win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Manoj Tiwary's belligerent 101-ball 130 followed by seamer Veer Pratap Singh's six-wicket haul enabled Bengal to beat a spirited Vidarbha by 17 runs and enter the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Odisha also booked a last four berth.

Bollywood's Parsi power!

Bollywood's Parsi power!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

And no, the list doesn't start and stop with Boman Irani!

IPL: Formidable Chennai face Mumbai Indians for final spot

IPL: Formidable Chennai face Mumbai Indians for final spot

Rediff.com18 May 2015

With an eye on the final spot, two-time champions Chennai Super Kings face high-flying Mumbai Indians in their first qualifier in the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

'Baaghi is a wholesome film'

'Baaghi is a wholesome film'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

'People have asked me about making a (Baaghi) series and I said that part two and three will only be made if part one is liked by people.' Director Sabbir Khan talks about his latest film.

Will Sunrisers Hyderabad bounce back against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Will Sunrisers Hyderabad bounce back against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Their winning momentum punctured after a loss to Rising Pune Supergiants, Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to get back to their winning ways when they take on a struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore in an Indian Premier League Twenty20 match, in Hyderabad, on Saturday.

65.61 per cent cast vote in third phase of LS polls

65.61 per cent cast vote in third phase of LS polls

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Complaints of electronic voting machine malfunctioning poured in from several booths on Tuesday during the third and largest phase of Lok Sabha polls which saw voters turning out in large numbers to cast their vote in 116 seats, including all constituencies of Gujarat and Kerala.

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is harder to get into than Stanford or Harvard University. Meet the desis who made the cut this year.

Vijay Hazare Trophy round-up: Jharkhand stare at elimination

Vijay Hazare Trophy round-up: Jharkhand stare at elimination

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

A round-up of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches played across the country on Friday

After Jaffer, Tare hits hundred to hoist Mumbai

After Jaffer, Tare hits hundred to hoist Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

A summary of the day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches.

Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Gopal stars as Karnataka dismiss Kerala for 49

Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Gopal stars as Karnataka dismiss Kerala for 49

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.

PIX: Bollywood's EXOTIC Beaches!

PIX: Bollywood's EXOTIC Beaches!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

It's not always canoodling lovers that take our breath away on screen!

IPL: Unpredictable Mumbai Indians face table toppers KKR in high-profile clash

IPL: Unpredictable Mumbai Indians face table toppers KKR in high-profile clash

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The odds are in favour of table toppers Kolkata Knight Riders as they square off against defending champions Mumbai Indians, experiencing a campaign that is oscillating between high and low, in a potentially exciting Indian Premier League contest in Mumbai, on Thursday.

Ranji Roundup: Kulkarni gives Mumbai advantage; Andhra sniff victory

Ranji Roundup: Kulkarni gives Mumbai advantage; Andhra sniff victory

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Pacer Dhawal Kulkarni took five wickets as Mumbai reduced Baroda to 345 for nine on day three of the Ranji Trophy match, in Vadodra, on Saturday.

T20s: Dhawan flops again as Delhi lose, Mukund shines for TN

T20s: Dhawan flops again as Delhi lose, Mukund shines for TN

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Delhi lost their second game in a row after their star studded batting line-up, including the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Gautam Gambhir, failed to fire against Himachal Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.

Ranji Roundup: Punjab concede three points; Delhi crush Assam

Ranji Roundup: Punjab concede three points; Delhi crush Assam

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

A round-up of Ranji matches played across India on Sunday.

Ranji Roundup: Yuvraj fails; Rana, Pant propel Delhi

Ranji Roundup: Yuvraj fails; Rana, Pant propel Delhi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Captain Yuvraj Singh fell cheaply in his Ranji Trophy season opener before Uday Kaul and Gurkeerat Singh led Punjab's recovery against Railways on day two of the Group A match, in New Delhi, on Friday.

IPL: Royal Challengers in a must-win situation

IPL: Royal Challengers in a must-win situation

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to outgun title-contenders, Gujarat Lions in a must-win Indian Premier League clash.

IPL: Time is running out for Dhoni's Supergiants

IPL: Time is running out for Dhoni's Supergiants

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

The Pune outfit is presently languishing at the sixth spot in the eight-team standings with just four points.

'Forget me being Sridevi, I am a normal mother'

'Forget me being Sridevi, I am a normal mother'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

'I was on my toes the entire time because I was working with such great actors.' 'I learnt a lot.'

Ranji Trophy round-up: Delhi close in on win; Jadeja stars for Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy round-up: Delhi close in on win; Jadeja stars for Saurashtra

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

A summary of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday

Sheela Says: All the Prime Minister-in-Waiting's Men

Sheela Says: All the Prime Minister-in-Waiting's Men

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

For the first time ever, the BJP's headquarters for a Lok Sabha election is outside New Delhi. Meet the folks behind Narendra Modi's campaign for prime minister.

It's make or break for Mumbai as they face KKR at home

It's make or break for Mumbai as they face KKR at home

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Mumbai Indians have a 10-5 record against KKR. Can they maintain the advantage?

Jacqueline: The Franchise Queen

Jacqueline: The Franchise Queen

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Jacqueline Fernandez gets candid about why she is not dating anyone, her relationship with Sonam Kapoor, her journey in Bollywood, her upcoming film Housefull 3 and more...

Punjab pip Assam by 1 run in Hazare thriller

Punjab pip Assam by 1 run in Hazare thriller

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.

Kohli's RCB & Dhoni's Pune face-off in a do-or-die battle

Kohli's RCB & Dhoni's Pune face-off in a do-or-die battle

Rediff.com6 May 2016

It will be a battle of survival for the two national captains as Virat Kohli's struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore square off against a fledgling Pune Supergiants led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni in an IPL encounter for the bottom-rung teams in Bengaluru on Saturday. With five defeats in seven games, RCB are currently placed at a lowly seventh spot in the table with four points while Pune are just a notch above in sixth spot courtesy their third win against Delhi Daredevils, on Thursday. It has been a tough journey for the two superstars of Indian cricket as their franchises have dished one disappointing performance after another. RCB with perhaps the most intimidating batting line-ups has had to taste defeat because of a pedestrian bowling attack that has failed to defend 180 plus scores in most of the matches.

In-form Daredevils pose huge challenge to wayward Mumbai Indians

In-form Daredevils pose huge challenge to wayward Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

On a roll after a poor start, Delhi Daredevils will look to complete a hat-trick of victories on home turf when they take on defending champions Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League encounter, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: Rahul's unbeaten ton hoists Karnataka

Ranji Trophy: Rahul's unbeaten ton hoists Karnataka

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

A summary of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy league matches at various venues.

'I want Rocky Handsome to hit numbers I haven't seen before'

'I want Rocky Handsome to hit numbers I haven't seen before'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

'I compare Rocky Handsome to Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Bajrangi (trailer) did not tell you much but when you came out of the theatre, you said it was a beautiful film and felt that emotion. What's different in the two films is that Bajrangi did not have action. Rocky Handsome has action that hasn't been seen before.' John Abraham on Rocky Handsome.

With momentum on their side, confident RCB to challenge Gujarat for final berth

With momentum on their side, confident RCB to challenge Gujarat for final berth

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Powered by in-form, inspirational leader in Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to inch closer to a maiden Indian Premier League title triumph when they take on table-toppers Gujarat Lions in the Qualifier I, in Bengaluru on Tuesday.