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Your holiday abroad could be cheaper this year!

Your holiday abroad could be cheaper this year!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

A few adjustments can help foreign travellers and students reduce the impact of a falling rupee.

World T20 2016: India and Pakistan in same group

World T20 2016: India and Pakistan in same group

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan were drawn in same group for the ICC World Twenty20 2016. The two teams will face off on March 19 in Dharamsala.

Presenting, new and improved Cheteshwar Pujara!

Presenting, new and improved Cheteshwar Pujara!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Cheteshwar Pujara is confident that his scoring touch will return in the upcoming Test series against Australia in Adelaide.

Athletes say Batra's CWG pullout call unacceptable, heartbreaking; officialdom guarded

Athletes say Batra's CWG pullout call unacceptable, heartbreaking; officialdom guarded

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

A top official from the national federation of a prominent Olympic sport asked if Batra would deem the competition good enough if shooting is brought back into the CWG fold.

What is Ajinkya Rahane's batting success mantra?

What is Ajinkya Rahane's batting success mantra?

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The shortest format may have resulted in change of batting philosophy for many but India's star batsman Ajinkya Rahane says that he will never trade his "copybook style" for fancy shots.

Kohli brings direction and purpose to Indian captaincy: Hughes

Kohli brings direction and purpose to Indian captaincy: Hughes

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Former Australia skipper Kim Hughes is not a great fan of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's leadership style and feels that Virat Kohli's elevation to captaincy should not only be in Tests but also across all formats to bring in more purpose to the top job.

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Modi will have a number of high-profile multilateral and bilateral meetings with global leaders including United States Vice President Mike Pence and Singapore premier Lee Hsein Loong.

'Conditions Down Under have changed for the good of Indian team'

'Conditions Down Under have changed for the good of Indian team'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Without intending to undermine India's brilliant showing so far in the cricket World Cup, former all-rounder Kirti Azad feels the pitches being prepared for the showpiece event are a lot flatter than the ones used during the tri-series preceding the tournament.

WTC final: Adaptability will be key, feels Ashwin

WTC final: Adaptability will be key, feels Ashwin

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Ashwin spoke about how WTC has provided a context to Test cricket and would love to see more traditional format games in neutral venues.

India-Pakistan tie: 'Team that handles pressure well will win'

India-Pakistan tie: 'Team that handles pressure well will win'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Pakistan can break World Cup jinx against underperforming India, believes former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas.

'India-Pakistan match will be a final before the final'

'India-Pakistan match will be a final before the final'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Former Pakistan leg-spin legend Abdul Qadir says he would have also liked to see leg-spinners like Amit Mishra and Piyush Chawla in the team since India does not have intimidating pace bowlers.

With an eye on Rio, India picks depleted hockey team for Azlan Shah

With an eye on Rio, India picks depleted hockey team for Azlan Shah

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Talismanic midfielder Sardar Singh will lead an experimental 18-member India hockey team, which will be without as many as seven players including senior goalkeeper and vice-captain P R Sreejesh, in the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia next month.

Telcos: Beware Chinese bearing gifts!

Telcos: Beware Chinese bearing gifts!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

'When an enemy country is looking for information to sabotage a system from a remote location, they can access your data, they can stop the functioning of our power plants, they can stop the functioning of critical systems in the network.' 'It is very important that we should have full control of everything in the network.' 'Most Indian companies buy from China only because of the kind of incentive they are getting.' 'By doing so, these Indian companies are exposing themselves to dangers in the coming years.'

Raina worked on leaving short balls before going to England, reveals Amre

Raina worked on leaving short balls before going to England, reveals Amre

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Mumbai Ranji Trophy coach Pravin Amre tells Harish Kotian how Suresh Raina prepared for the ODI series in England.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

Handscomb in, Stoinis fit for England semi-final

Handscomb in, Stoinis fit for England semi-final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Australia's new squad member Peter Handscomb will be thrust into the cauldron of Thursday's World Cup semi-final against England as replacement for Usman Khawaja, coach Justin Langer has said. Langer also confirmed that all-rounder Marcus Stoinis had passed a fitness test and was ready for Edgbaston while refusing to guarantee the mercurial Glenn Maxwell a place in the team.

MCG Test, Day 1: Agarwal shines on debut as India grab advantage

MCG Test, Day 1: Agarwal shines on debut as India grab advantage

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Agarwal, thrusted into the squad following failure of KL Rahul and Murali Vijay, responded with a 76-run knock off balls, sorting out India's opening woes to some extent.

Nestle can sell Maggi soon but only in 4 states

Nestle can sell Maggi soon but only in 4 states

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

On October 16, Nestl received the go-ahead to resume manufacturing Maggi.

'This Test team reminds me of our times between 2000-2011'

'This Test team reminds me of our times between 2000-2011'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Tendulkar suggests 'radical changes in Ranji Trophy cricket and suggests home and away series to determine fair result

Test cricket overhaul: Countdown clock, free hit among MCC proposals

Test cricket overhaul: Countdown clock, free hit among MCC proposals

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

A countdown clock could be one way of addressing the issue.

Will Australia drop Maxwell?

Will Australia drop Maxwell?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Wade could get a look in as Australia bring Handscomb; Stoinis fit for semi-final

Trade after Trump: Here's where the cheer ends

Trade after Trump: Here's where the cheer ends

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

India Inc had cheered Donald Trump's decision to scrap TPP, but now there is a growing sense that it won't really lead to positive growth in trade with the US. Subhayan Chakraborty reports.

Nargis Fakhri: I wanted to become a teacher

Nargis Fakhri: I wanted to become a teacher

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Nargis Fakhri, in a revealing interview.

India gasp to stay afloat ahead of Centurion Test

India gasp to stay afloat ahead of Centurion Test

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

India aim to stay afloat against daunting South Africa in the second Test

If ever the Kiwis had a chance of winning the World Cup, this is it!

If ever the Kiwis had a chance of winning the World Cup, this is it!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

New Zealand have never appeared so well-united as they do currently. 'Individually and collectively, under Brendon McCullum's astute leadership, they seem a formidable lot.'

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If people are not cooperating and do not follow policies laid down by the government or follow scientific infection control management, then all will be lost.'

Play selector! Pick India's 15 for the World T20

Play selector! Pick India's 15 for the World T20

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Before the selectors meet to finalise the squad, you can take on their role and pick 15 players you feel can deliver the World T20 Cup to India.

How India plans to attract more foreign investment

How India plans to attract more foreign investment

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

India will look to play a key role in the APEC, EU and Africa regions to increase its competitiveness.

Why are so many Indians turning to kinesiology for better health?

Why are so many Indians turning to kinesiology for better health?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Kinesiology, best described as the science of movement, is complex yet holistic.

Sports Shorts: Ankita wins first title of 2019; Henry fumes at VAR

Sports Shorts: Ankita wins first title of 2019; Henry fumes at VAR

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

PHOTOS: Rio scrambles to be ready for Olympics as athletes, soldiers arrive

PHOTOS: Rio scrambles to be ready for Olympics as athletes, soldiers arrive

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Olympic organizers are still scrambling to finish everything from a beach volleyball venue to a new subway line, set to open just days before the opening ceremony. At the village, where lines formed Sunday as athletes began checking in, work crews were still making last minute repairs.

Firms irked by RBI's order to store payments data in India

Firms irked by RBI's order to store payments data in India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

While most banks in India store all this data on Indian servers in their core banking systems, the current directive addresses new-age payment and fintech companies operating in the space

India aim for clean sweep; England hoping to salvage pride

India aim for clean sweep; England hoping to salvage pride

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Series already in their pocket, a rampaging India would look to keep the foot on the pedal and press for a clean sweep when they take on England in the fifth and final cricket one-dayer in Leeds on Friday.

Why inflation targeting alone will not help India

Why inflation targeting alone will not help India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

M V Subramanian says there is an imperative need for collective responsibility to tackle inflation, prices and availability of essential commodities, and not rely on inflation targeting alone.

'Virat has to learn the art of not trying to over-dominate opposition'

'Virat has to learn the art of not trying to over-dominate opposition'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2015

Virat Kohli may have scored a match-winning century against Pakistan in their opening game of the World Cup, but ask former Australian fast bowling great Brett Lee and he would tell you that the Indian ace should try and curb his natural affinity for aggressive strokeplay.

English August: India eye perfect start to summer in landmark Test

English August: India eye perfect start to summer in landmark Test

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

India last won a Test series in England in 2007 under Rahul Dravid, and it will be no easy task ahead of the Virat Kohli-led side to replicate that feat.

Is South Africa a one man army?

Is South Africa a one man army?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

South Africa has been perennial favourites but it hasn't helped them.

'How could you drop a match-winner?'

'How could you drop a match-winner?'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'What is the use of conducting an inquiry?' 'The BCCI will ask them about leaving out Mithali, but they can get away saying it was the team management's decision.' 'I can tell you nothing will come out of this,' former Indian women's team coach Tushar Arothe tells Rediff.com's Harish Kotian.

The 11 World Cup winners we will miss in 2015

The 11 World Cup winners we will miss in 2015

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

India's champions from the last edition who will be missed when the action commences in Australia-New Zealand next year.

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council released the provisional squads of the 12 teams for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Friday. However, co-hosts Australia and minnows Ireland decided against releasing the provisional list although they submitted 30 names to the parent body within the stipulated deadline.