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Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2024 campaign is just one-match old, but it has already exposed their biggest chink. It's fragility in bowling, and they need better returns from bowlers against a confident Punjab Kings at an unforgiving M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

'If Rohit has been given a chance, then why not Rahul?'

'If Rohit has been given a chance, then why not Rahul?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra raised concerns over middle-order batter KL Rahul's omission from the squad against Afghanistan.

Real-time Snickometer faces Ashes test

Real-time Snickometer faces Ashes test

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The controversial decision review system has had a last-minute update for the start of the Ashes this week, with a real-time Snickometer set to be added to the technology available to match umpires.

Australian Board signs A$590 million broadcast deal

Australian Board signs A$590 million broadcast deal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Cricket Australia (CA) announced a A$590 million broadcast agreement with Channels Nine and Ten on Tuesday, confident the new deal will help them attract the best young athletes in the country to the sport.

Dean Jones fathered child with mistress: report

Dean Jones fathered child with mistress: report

Rediff.com18 Jul 2010

In a sensational revelation, former Australian cricketer Dean Jones on Sunday said that he fathered a child outside his marriage but insisted that he was not involved in any legal tangle with the yet-to-be named mother.

CAS in 9 months, TRAI to fix TV channels MRP: Govt

CAS in 9 months, TRAI to fix TV channels MRP: Govt

Rediff.com15 May 2006

Broadcast regulator TRAI is likely to fix the maximum retail price for television channels under the Conditional Access System regime, which will require a nine-month transition period as per the consensus, the government said on Monday.

NIA cracks down on Babbar Khalsa, Bishnoi gang; raids 32 places

NIA cracks down on Babbar Khalsa, Bishnoi gang; raids 32 places

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The raids were carried out in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and the Union Territory of Chandigarh by the NIA as part of a mega operation that began early Thursday morning, a spokesperson of the premier investigating agency said.

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The university has also directed security agencies to deploy ex-Army personnel to strengthen the security of its hostel blocks, the official said.

Resting Tendulkar, Hussey is a disgrace: Tony Greig

Resting Tendulkar, Hussey is a disgrace: Tony Greig

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Former England captain Tony Greig has labelled the decision to rest Sachin Tendulkar and Mike Hussey during Sunday's cricket tri-series match between India and Australia as a "disgrace".

GT Vs SRH: Who Played The Best Knock?

GT Vs SRH: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

David Miller, Sai Sudharsan, Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, Shubman Gill? Whose batting sparkled most?

India's refusal to use DRS could create rows: Oz broadcasters

India's refusal to use DRS could create rows: Oz broadcasters

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Baffled by India's rejection of the Decision review System for the upcoming Tests against Australia, host broadcasters Channel Nine fear any contentious umpiring calls might snowball into major controversies during the series.

Commentator Mark Nicholas hospitalised again

Commentator Mark Nicholas hospitalised again

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The 59-year-old Englishman was taken to hospital on Monday after suffering abdominal pains but discharged after tests, with his employer Channel Nine reporting that he was in "good spirits".

Zee reaches out to Sony to revive $10 billion merger talks

Zee reaches out to Sony to revive $10 billion merger talks

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) is seeking rapprochement with Sony Group as it makes a last-ditch effort to resurrect a $10 billion merger, according to industry sources. After the Japanese multinational firm pulled the plug on its $10 billion merger deal in January, the Indian company reached out again to Sony to reconsider the termination and offered for talks this month, a source said. On the other hand, Sony is understood to be evaluating the proposal from Zee.

Warne wants Bolt for Big Bash

Warne wants Bolt for Big Bash

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Usain Bolt could repackage himself as a big-hitting cricketer in Australia's Big Bash League after defending his sprint double at the London Olympics, local media reported on Monday.

Kohli explains fiery send-off

Kohli explains fiery send-off

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli, on Friday, explained what was behind his fiery 'send-off' of Steven Smith during the first T20 International earlier this week and said that it had nothing to do with the Australian wearing a microphone.

Can Netherlands check New Zealand's blazing start?

Can Netherlands check New Zealand's blazing start?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Having already played their opening encounters in the ongoing cricket World Cup, it is time for New Zealand and the Netherlands to venture deep into the tournament as they face each other in Hyderabad on Monday.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

'An absolute joke', Handscomb slams Paine's critics

'An absolute joke', Handscomb slams Paine's critics

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Peter Handscomb leapt to the defence of Tim Paine

Should Rohit-Kohli Open In T20 World Cup?

Should Rohit-Kohli Open In T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'In New York or the West Indies, the pitches will be such that there will be more chances of runs getting scored in the first six overs.'

Tendulkar focuses on enjoying the game

Tendulkar focuses on enjoying the game

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Millions across the globe have been waiting for his historic 100th international century but Sachin Tendulkar says that he would prefer to just enjoy the game without thinking much about the hype surrounding the landmark.

DC Vs LSG: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

DC Vs LSG: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Did Jake Fraser-McGurk walk away with your vote?

'I have been rejected many times because of my colour'

'I have been rejected many times because of my colour'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'I have trained Ravish Kumar, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan...' 'But if I approach somebody for work, I never get it.'

'Anguished' Pankaja Munde to take a break, questions NCP's induction

'Anguished' Pankaja Munde to take a break, questions NCP's induction

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pankaja Munde on Friday said she was planning to take a break for "one or two months" as she was anguished at her integrity being questioned time and again.

'Insurance companies will make a killing'

'Insurance companies will make a killing'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

'I can feel the master's pain, because he must be sitting there and cursing and saying, 'Why was I born?''

BJP's Sanjay Seth wins 8th RS seat in UP with help from SP's MLAs

BJP's Sanjay Seth wins 8th RS seat in UP with help from SP's MLAs

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak said on Tuesday night that all the eight candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party have won in the Rajya Sabha elections from the state.

Australia take series after Brisbane victory

Australia take series after Brisbane victory

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

Australia wrapped up a morale-boosting one-day series victory over England with two games to spare after a 51-run win in the fifth match at the Gabba on Sunday.

Australia take series after Brisbane victory

Australia take series after Brisbane victory

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

Australia wrapped up a morale-boosting one-day series victory over England with two games to spare after a 51-run win in the fifth match at the Gabba on Sunday.

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The TDP and JD-U will have a lot to answer inside Parliament, day after day, session after session, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Injured Djokovic skips practice, awaits scans result

Injured Djokovic skips practice, awaits scans result

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The 33-year-old, a record eight-time winner on the Melbourne Park Arena, slipped during the third set of Friday's third-round match against Taylor Fritz and disappeared off Rod Laver Arena for treatment.

Tata Comm to acquire NYSE-listed Kaleyra for $100 mn in all-cash deal

Tata Comm to acquire NYSE-listed Kaleyra for $100 mn in all-cash deal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Tata Communications on Wednesday announced that it would acquire NYSE-listed Kaleyra, a global omnichannel integrated communication services provider with a set of proprietary platforms offering targeted personalisation through messaging, video, push notification, e-mails and voice-based services, and chatbots. The acquisition is an all cash deal. Tata Communications has agreed to acquire Kaleyra at a price per share of $7.25, for a total consideration to Kaleyra shareholders of approximately $100 million, besides the assumption of all outstanding debt.

'No One Can Escape If They Are Critical Of The Government'

'No One Can Escape If They Are Critical Of The Government'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'This action sends out a very nasty message in a very strong way -- that nobody is exempt.' 'It is also an attempt to extend the definition of who is an anti-national, who's a terrorist, a definition that's becoming looser under this regime.' 'The sad part is that by the time the courts acquit those arrested, they would've spent years in jail and been taught a lesson.'

Sultan Of Delhi Review: Another Gangster Kahani

Sultan Of Delhi Review: Another Gangster Kahani

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

There are plenty of shootouts and a fair amount of sex over the nine brisk episodes though the dialogue is thankfully free of profanity, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Langer on Warner: 'Like having Mayweather in team'

Langer on Warner: 'Like having Mayweather in team'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

David Warner has proved himself to be a valuable player to the team, that struggled in his and Smith's absence.

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'

US Open to hold wheelchair event after player backlash

US Open to hold wheelchair event after player backlash

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Australian Paralympic tennis champion Dylan Alcott, who led the player backlash and had described the exclusion as 'disgusting discrimination', thanked organisers for reversing the decision.

Ronaldo overshadowed by Al-Nassr teammate!

Ronaldo overshadowed by Al-Nassr teammate!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Despite finding the back of the net for Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo is unable to step out of the shadow of teammate Anderson Talisca.

INDIA bloc blacklists 14 TV anchors for spreading hatred, BJP cries foul

INDIA bloc blacklists 14 TV anchors for spreading hatred, BJP cries foul

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The opposition alliance INDIA on Thursday announced that it will boycott shows of 14 television anchors on several platforms, a decision the Bharatiya Janata Party compared with the Emergency.