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Could Kohli's wicket be turning point in Bengaluru?

Could Kohli's wicket be turning point in Bengaluru?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'Obviously, he's a guy who has scored 9,000-plus Test runs, which is pretty mind-blowing, but for us it was a huge wicket.'

Mumbai City, Chennaiyin in thrilling draw in 1,000th ISL match

Mumbai City, Chennaiyin in thrilling draw in 1,000th ISL match

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Mumbai City FC rode on left-back Nathan Rodrigues' strike to hold Chennaiyin FC 1-1 in a thrilling draw in the 1000th match of the Indian Super League.

India and the economics of good intentions

India and the economics of good intentions

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Good intentions are best left to political parties, governments and religious establishments, suggests T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

... and there is no stopping its pan-Islamic agenda, cautions Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'I Only Remember Thinking She May Die'

'I Only Remember Thinking She May Die'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'From midnight to 5:30 in the morning, she worked on different cardio machines and wrestling moves, about three-quarters of an hour at one go, with two-three minutes of rest.' 'Then she started again. She collapsed, but somehow we got her up.'

What went wrong for India women in first SA T20...

What went wrong for India women in first SA T20...

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Dropped catches and batters' lack of intent in the middle overs cost India dear, remarked skipper Harmanpreet Kaur as South Africa secured their first win on their multi-format tour with a 12-run victory in the first women's T20I in Chennai on Friday.

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Sunday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Spurs; United shocked

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Spurs; United shocked

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday night.

Trump Whale Theo Makes $50 Mn!

Trump Whale Theo Makes $50 Mn!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The trader not only predicted a Trump win but also wagered on Trump's success in both the popular vote and several key swing states.

'I didn't think I'd get Kohli out like that'

'I didn't think I'd get Kohli out like that'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Mitchell Santner admitted it was 'shocking' to clean up Virat Kohli on a full toss, in Pune, on Friday.

'Where was India's intent in preparing for WTC final?'

'Where was India's intent in preparing for WTC final?'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'I don't know how we approach this kind of an itinerary where you go for a holiday in between and then come back to play Test matches. One week break was enough post the WTC final. The thing is you need to play continuously. I am amazed this itinerary was approved.'

Sreesanth slams Ben Stokes for questioning Dhoni's intent

Sreesanth slams Ben Stokes for questioning Dhoni's intent

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Sreesanth has slammed England all-rounder Ben Stokes for questioning Mahendra Singh Dhoni's intent during a World Cup match

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

A survivalist's mindset sees Indian batsmen fail again on the first day of the SCG Test.

What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday reserved its order on the bail plea of an SUV driver and four owners of the coaching centre basement in the Old Rajinder Nagar area which was flooded with rainwater and led to the death of three civil services aspirants.

Is this India's year to finally win T20 Women's World Cup?

Is this India's year to finally win T20 Women's World Cup?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Delving further deep into the chances of the Harmanpreer Kaur-led side, Sthalekar said India have the wherewithal to beat Australia, their nemesis in global events over the years

WazirX looks for white knight; users set to lose 43% funds

WazirX looks for white knight; users set to lose 43% funds

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Crypto exchange WazirX has said customers affected by the recent cyber attack will not be able to recover their full funds even as the firm looks to restructure. At a virtual press conference, the firm's advisor said at best the company might look to return 55-57 per cent of the money. "This is what can be returned to users with the benefit of this restructuring," said Jason Kardachi, managing director (restructuring), Kroll.

India dominate China to win record-breaking ACT title

India dominate China to win record-breaking ACT title

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The match remained scoreless until the fourth quarter when Jugraj Singh found the back of the net, securing a dramatic 1-0 win for India.

Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Casting Fahadh Faasil does not help as his chameleon-like acting credentials is wasted in a mundane cop archetype that passes through Bougainvillea with little or no impact on how things eventually play out, observes Arjun Menon.

Will Vijay Do Business With The BJP?

Will Vijay Do Business With The BJP?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

If the BJP has to work as a junior partner of Vijay's TVK, then either the party will have to change the state leader, or the latter should change himself. Incidentally, ever since Vijay started talking politics and elections, the pro-BJP/Hindutva social media had stopped dragging his name into any non-existing issue.' In particular, they have stopped referring to him by his Christian name, 'Joseph Vijay', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Embattled US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election in 2024 and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, saying "it is in the best interest of my party and the country".

PIX: Tebogo beats Lyles with fastest 200m semis time

PIX: Tebogo beats Lyles with fastest 200m semis time

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo set the fastest time in the men's Olympic 200 metres semi-finals on Wednesday, proving his intent to upset American Noah Lyles's quest for a sprint double.

Is It Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Ashwin?

Is It Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Ashwin?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Rohit has managed just one half-century in his last eight innings in which he has tallied 104 runs. Kohli's freefall in Test cricket continues. He has fallen to spin three times in the first two Tests. Ashwin, usually, dominant at home, managed just six wickets in the first two Tests at an average of 43.

There is going to be some ebbs and flows: Aus coach backs Labuschagne

There is going to be some ebbs and flows: Aus coach backs Labuschagne

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Australia coach Andrew McDonald is unperturbed by batter Marnus Labuschagne's recent run of low scores, saying that there are going to be "ebbs and flows" in one's Test career and the team is much more concerned about their batting line-up performing well as a collective.

Delhi riots: Man who pointed gun at cop says had no intent to kill

Delhi riots: Man who pointed gun at cop says had no intent to kill

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Shahrukh Pathan, who had allegedly pointed a gun at a Delhi police head constable during the 2020 Delhi riots, on Thursday told a court in New Delhi that he did not fire shots at the cop and merely wanted to scare him and not kill, a claim opposed by the prosecution.

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'It is not just D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi.' 'There are another 20 players just behind them. Nobody imagined this was possible 5 years ago.'

DC approach against CSK: Positivity and aggression

DC approach against CSK: Positivity and aggression

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'It's not a short tournament, it's quite a long tournament, but by saying that, you would prefer to get off to a good start than get off to a slow start. We have still got 12 games to play.'

'He's probably saving the big score for the final'

'He's probably saving the big score for the final'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'And for some reason, I don't want to jinx it, but I think there's a big one coming up.'

'We weren't ready for Test cricket': Pakistan captain admits

'We weren't ready for Test cricket': Pakistan captain admits

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Shaan Masood also didn't agree that the last two Tests were the darkest days of Pakistan cricket over three decades.

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma lists 10 of our best ruling the roost of Hindi cinema right now.

Stoinis Or Wadhera? Who Gets Your Vote?

Stoinis Or Wadhera? Who Gets Your Vote?

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Marcus Stoinis struck a half-century as LSG picked up their sixth win of the season.

Confident Jaiswal targets best IPL season after strong start

Confident Jaiswal targets best IPL season after strong start

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

With 125 runs in three matches including two half-centuries, Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has made his best start yet to the IPL.

Deadlock over swearing-in of TMC MLAs continues as guv leaves for Delhi

Deadlock over swearing-in of TMC MLAs continues as guv leaves for Delhi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

After West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose refused to concede to their request that their swearing-in be held in the assembly, two newly elected Trinamool Congress legislators held a protest on Wednesday on the assembly premises.

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'There are ominous portents of an isolationist administration not only building a physical wall to the south to prevent unwanted immigrants from entering the land of milk and honey, but also trade walls not just against China, but all nations,' foresees Sreekant Sambrani.

Companies finding innovative ways to rotate independent directors

Companies finding innovative ways to rotate independent directors

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Following the end of the grandfathering period given to India Inc to replace their independent directors who had already served for 10 years, certain companies have come up with unique ways to replace the old guard.

TCS Hikes Campus Offers To...

TCS Hikes Campus Offers To...

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'With Prime, TCS is making sure that we are able to secure the right high talent...' 'Colleges will make sure that students who are offered jobs in this category do not go for another company's hiring process.'

How To Identify A Toxic Bestie

How To Identify A Toxic Bestie

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A toxic friend is always complaining, or finding fault and creating drama to prove that something that happened is your fault.

Malayalee From India Review: Timed Right

Malayalee From India Review: Timed Right

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Malayalee From India is trapped within its self-serving corniness and refuses to break free in the process, observes Arjun Menon.

Stokes refuses to blame pitch, concedes India outskilled England

Stokes refuses to blame pitch, concedes India outskilled England

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'It's always disappointing being on the losing team. Looking back at when we had our chance to bat yesterday, cricket is always skill against skill.'

'West Indies aiming for final despite top-order woes'

'West Indies aiming for final despite top-order woes'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Rutherford played down that aforesaid brittleness through the West Indian top and middle-order, saying it's up to every player to stand up and deliver when it matters.

Three words defining KKR's IPL 2024 triumph...

Three words defining KKR's IPL 2024 triumph...

Rediff.com27 May 2024

KKR's IPL Triumph: A Season of Nostalgia, Domination, and Records