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Remodelled action, longer run-up likely to end Bumrah's injury woes

Remodelled action, longer run-up likely to end Bumrah's injury woes

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

'Boom (Bumrah) was earlier like a fighter jet. Even shorter run-up after a few rapid walking strides meant that entire pace that he generated came from the thrust provided by his shoulder and back. The injury was bound to happen because his run-up hardly gave him any momentum.'

Is An MI Star Moving To CSK?

Is An MI Star Moving To CSK?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'There are some potential talks which is going on and which is definitely authentic.' 'But it all depends on the two franchises to come up with a conclusion and allow the players to move for their own betterment.'

Tata Altroz, the hatchback with big car features

Tata Altroz, the hatchback with big car features

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

You've had a teaser of the Tata Altroz in the recent IPL, now know more about the car and what it feels like to drive, says Rajesh Karkera.

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.' 'If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?' 'What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'

Japanese Fans Win Hearts Again

Japanese Fans Win Hearts Again

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

It's not the first time that fans of the Samurai Blues have cleaned up stadia after matches.

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

From moments that felt long time in the coming to swashbuckling statements that could be interpreted in more ways than one, there are some that fanned our nostalgia, some made our jaws drop (or stomachs churn), some hit too close home, still others left us with a lingering sense of guilt. Sukanya Verma picks cinematic imagery that stood out in 2023.

World Cup 2023: 7 Memorable Moments

World Cup 2023: 7 Memorable Moments

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

A look at 7 memorable moments of World Cup 2023.

Independence Day: India's 5 greatest sports triumphs

Independence Day: India's 5 greatest sports triumphs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Let's delve into the five most notable sporting accomplishments that India has achieved post August 15, 1947.

India is the jewel in IBM's global crown

India is the jewel in IBM's global crown

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

From inking deals to hiring top workers, Big Blue is beating its tech services rivals

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Looking for Treasures From Mizoram to embrace through 2024 and beyond.

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

For the Stalin government to win back the confidence of voters ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, post-flooding restoration works, their speed and efficacy would be closely watched, and not just by the political Opposition, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ananya, Janhvi's Fun Bikini Styles

Ananya, Janhvi's Fun Bikini Styles

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Why wear a bikini the classic way when you can jazz it up?

IBM chief to pitch for $1.5 billion RCom deal

IBM chief to pitch for $1.5 billion RCom deal

Rediff.com7 May 2007

IBM chairman, president & chief executive officer Samuel J Palmisano is scheduled to meet Reliance Communications chairman Anil Ambani

'Khalistan is a business'

'Khalistan is a business'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Khalistanis can be divided into three categories: Firstly, hardcore ideological people. They are microscopic, not even 1%.' 'Secondly, those who consider Khalistan a business.' 'The third category that has built the narrative of Khalistan are those who gain from polarisation.'

Finally! Kohli's India show they can defend big totals

Finally! Kohli's India show they can defend big totals

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli smashed a superb half-century to help India amass 240 in the final T20I against the Windies. India eventually did well to defend the score and went on to win the series 2-1.

It's up to management to keep bowler fresh and in rhythm: Chahar

It's up to management to keep bowler fresh and in rhythm: Chahar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Chahar also lauded speedster Mohammed Siraj for his record-shattering spell in the Asia Cup and added that the Indian pace attack being in a good shape helps Men in Blue's chances at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

ISL: Javi double helps Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa

ISL: Javi double helps Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The win ended BFC's five-match winless run as they jumped from 10th to eighth position, three points behind Chennaiyin FC.

SEE: Guess what else Michael Jordan is good at?

SEE: Guess what else Michael Jordan is good at?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Michael Jordan and the crew of his fishing boat Catch 23 hauled in a 442.3 pound blue marlin at the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament.

Masaba-Satyadeep's FUN Wedding Bash

Masaba-Satyadeep's FUN Wedding Bash

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

They're clearly setting new goals for couples planning to tie the knot this year.

World Cup: Australia, Pakistan need to regain batting, bowling mojo

World Cup: Australia, Pakistan need to regain batting, bowling mojo

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Australia's cricketing DNA is constructed by meticulousness and Pakistan's by explosiveness.

A Peek At Bride-to-Be Parineeti's Style

A Peek At Bride-to-Be Parineeti's Style

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Some of our favourite looks of girl who will soon be riding the Band Baaja Baaraat juggernaut.

Building next-generation computers

Building next-generation computers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

How Much Madhuri's Devdas Lehenga Weighed

How Much Madhuri's Devdas Lehenga Weighed

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Mrunal wraps up a Mumbai schedule... Mouni starts a restaurant...Sunny takes a nap...

Fashion To Take Your Breath Away!

Fashion To Take Your Breath Away!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

New York Fashion Week styles that deserve our attention.

India will require Pakistan to lose both games

India will require Pakistan to lose both games

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

And the Men in Blue will need to beat Afghanistan by a big margin on Thursday.

'Global terrorist' Masood Azhar, a blue-eyed boy of Pak's ISI

'Global terrorist' Masood Azhar, a blue-eyed boy of Pak's ISI

Rediff.com1 May 2019

For two decades after his release in exchange for passengers of a hijacked Indian Airlines plane in 1999, Azhar has since been the darling of Pakistan's external snooping agency Inter-Services Intelligence.

Shobhaa De: Our Mother's Diwali

Shobhaa De: Our Mother's Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Shobhaa De recalls the splendid glowing Diwalis of her childhood.

No IPL blues for Bollywood

No IPL blues for Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Thanks to the unexpectedly big success of David Dhawan's Chashme Buddoor, the fear of the Indian Premiere League has been exorcized from the minds of filmmakers, who, until recently, were fearful of losing out a part of their audience to cricket.

Former India player Manoj Tiwary says 'goodbye to cricket'

Former India player Manoj Tiwary says 'goodbye to cricket'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Manoj Tiwary played 12 ODIs and three T20Is for India between 2008 to 2015, but had a nearly two-decade long career for Bengal during which he featured in 141 first class games,.

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

Gaslight Review: What A Waste!

Gaslight Review: What A Waste!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

I hoped the big reveal would make Gaslight's skittish stroll to nowhere (even 112 minutes are too long) worthwhile, but the answers end up being embarrassingly obvious around a twist that's pure hokum, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'We have unfortunately created that kind of ecosystem in Canada where these people are very vocal, very violent, very aggressive, and they don't let anybody.... come out against them. They will bully, they will threaten, they will use every possible illegal means... to counter any sanity'

Kerala Story's Nimah Is A Stunner

Kerala Story's Nimah Is A Stunner

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The many moods of actress Yogita Bihani.

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'Professors can teach even when they are 90 because they don't lose their skill with words. Go deeper and there's spirituality in it.'

Pandya out, chaos in: Can India survive NZ challenge?

Pandya out, chaos in: Can India survive NZ challenge?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Sans Hardik, it's starting all over again for dominant India

Can India end trophy drought at Asia Cup?

Can India end trophy drought at Asia Cup?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India look to snap five-year trophy-less streak against Theekshana-less Lanka

Why KL Rahul holds the key to India's Asia Cup glory

Why KL Rahul holds the key to India's Asia Cup glory

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Bangar delved into the critical consideration of KL Rahul's involvement as a wicketkeeper-batsman and how this strategic decision aligns with India's quest for balance

Boxing Day blues for Arsenal

Boxing Day blues for Arsenal

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Arsene Wenger acknowledged Southampton were the sharper team as they crushed Arsenal 4-0 on Saturday but he also blamed the defeat on bad luck.

A Flying Legend Takes Off For The Ages

A Flying Legend Takes Off For The Ages

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Valhalla is undoubtedly enriched by the presence of Unnikrishnan Gangadharan Kartha. He would have already convened the 'fall in' and regaled his friends with tales of the distant land that they once inhabited.