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IPL 2024 Final: No One From T20 WC Team

IPL 2024 Final: No One From T20 WC Team

Rediff.com25 May 2024

KKR's Rinku Singh was unlucky not to make it to India's 15-member T20 World Cup squad as he made it as one of the reserves.

Air India-Vistara merger gets conditional nod from Singapore

Air India-Vistara merger gets conditional nod from Singapore

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Singapore's competition regulator CCCS on Tuesday said it has given conditional approval for the proposed merger of Air India and Vistara, more than a year after the announcement of the deal. This was one of the key approvals required for the transaction. The merger of Vistara with Air India under a deal, wherein Singapore Airlines will acquire a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India, was announced in November 2022. Vistara is a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Group.

BJP Manifesto To Feature Bullet Trains

BJP Manifesto To Feature Bullet Trains

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

A source in the know said realistically two-three of the seven bullet train corridors could be included as a practical election promise.

Powerplays key at T20 World Cup? Langer unsure

Powerplays key at T20 World Cup? Langer unsure

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Langer admitted that they had struggled in the powerplay.

CSK Vs DC: Who Took The Best Catch?

CSK Vs DC: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Matheesha Pathirana's stunning diving catch to dismiss David Warner had everyone stand up and take notice.

CSK Vs KKR: Who Played The Best Knock?

CSK Vs KKR: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad played a match-winning innings, but don't forget Shivam Dube, Sunil Narine and Angkrish Raghuvanshi's entertaining cameos.

Can Shubman Gill overcome dengue for the epic clash vs Pak?

Can Shubman Gill overcome dengue for the epic clash vs Pak?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Shubman Gill to reach Ahmedabad on Wednesday but remains doubtful for Pakistan game

Excise policy: AAP's Goa poll kickbacks detected in I-T, CBI probes, says ED

Excise policy: AAP's Goa poll kickbacks detected in I-T, CBI probes, says ED

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Statements of five 'Angadiya' firm operators have also been recorded by the ED to establish the "money trail" of this alleged Rs 45 crore bribe amount.

29 events in 12 states in 10 days: Modi's blitzkrieg ahead of LS poll

29 events in 12 states in 10 days: Modi's blitzkrieg ahead of LS poll

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The prime minister has been unveiling a slew of development projects running into lakhs of crores of rupees at various places as he turns the spotlight on his government's development and welfare agenda in the run-up to the general elections expected to be held in April-May.

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Alireza; Carlsen in lead

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Alireza; Carlsen in lead

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is still third on 9.5 points in the Norway Chess tournament.

IPL valuation skyrockets by billions in 2024!

IPL valuation skyrockets by billions in 2024!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The value of the Indian Premier League went up 6.5 per cent to USD 16.4 billion (around Rs 134,858 crore) in 2024, according to a report by American investment bank Houlihan Lokey.

CSK Vs DC: Who Played The Best Knock?

CSK Vs DC: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni or Rishabh Pant? Whose knock did you enjoy most?

Anuj Rawat eyes long-term role as RCB's wicket-keeper batter

Anuj Rawat eyes long-term role as RCB's wicket-keeper batter

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Anuj Rawat on Sunday hoped to cement his position as Royal Challengers Bengaluru's long-term wicketkeeper batter after veteran Dinesh Karthik has announced that this will be his last IPL season.

India's Kachchatheevu claim has no ground: Lanka minister

India's Kachchatheevu claim has no ground: Lanka minister

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The statements coming out of India on 'reclaiming' Kachchatheevu island from Sri Lanka have 'no ground', the Sri Lankan Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda has said.

His form is fantastic, let a few IPL matches go: Ganguly on Pant's T20 WC selection

His form is fantastic, let a few IPL matches go: Ganguly on Pant's T20 WC selection

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly said on Saturday that Rishabh Pant is "fully fit" but added that the wicketkeeper-batter should be given some more time to prepare himself for India team selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA.

Did India, China really connect in Chennai?

Did India, China really connect in Chennai?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'India's relationship with China has been and will continue to be complex, delicate and sensitive,' says Rup Narayan Das.

Dhoni and Pant's Night Out In Mumbai

Dhoni and Pant's Night Out In Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rishabh Pant dined at Bastian in Mumbai.

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'

SEE: Amit Shah walks on Chennai road to greet supporters

SEE: Amit Shah walks on Chennai road to greet supporters

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Accompanied by BJP national general secretary and party in-charge of poll-bound Tamil Nadu, C T Ravi, and Murugan, with his security detail in tow, the home minister warmly waved at the overjoyed supporters who had thronged the airport since the morning.

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

If Tamil Nadu voters preferred the DMK combine, it owed to the Modi-Annamalai combo's ideological battle which often crossed the line of political decency and also challenged 'Tamil pride', argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tolerated Nitish Kumar's Hindi push for INDIA bloc, says DMK's Baalu

Tolerated Nitish Kumar's Hindi push for INDIA bloc, says DMK's Baalu

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The DMK leader's reference made was to one of the INDIA bloc meetings in which Nitish Kumar reportedly stressed on use of Hindi.

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a master of out of the box strategies, flung the new ball to R Ashwin in the IPL 2011 final against Royal Challengers Bangalore and the then rookie off-spinner made an impact in the fourth ball itself, dismissing an in-form Chris Gayle.

India Welcomes 2024!

India Welcomes 2024!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Glimpses of Indians welcoming the arrival of 2024.

Confident Chennai face battered Rajasthan

Confident Chennai face battered Rajasthan

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Back in familiar territory after recording their biggest-ever win in terms of runs, Chennai Super Kings will fancy their chances when they lock horns with Rajasthan Royals, a team seeking to get back to winning ways, in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

Spotlight on Dhoni as CSK, MI resume rivalry at Wankhede

Spotlight on Dhoni as CSK, MI resume rivalry at Wankhede

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Dhoni returns to the hallowed turf of Wankhede for the first time as non-captain of CSK, potentially in his last IPL season. It will also be his first appearance just as a player for any team since November 2005.

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

No exchange, deposit of Rs 2,000 notes on Apr 1

No exchange, deposit of Rs 2,000 notes on Apr 1

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The facility to exchange or deposit Rs 2,000 banknotes will not be available on Monday, April 1, 2024 due to operations associated with the annual closing of accounts, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. The facility will resume on Tuesday (April 2, 2024) at the 19 issue offices of the RBI, it added. "The facility of exchange/deposit of Rs 2,000 banknotes will not be available on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the 19 issue offices of the Reserve Bank of India due to operations associated with the annual closing of accounts," it said.

Top Performers: Ashwin, Axar Turn It Delhi's way

Top Performers: Ashwin, Axar Turn It Delhi's way

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Spinners Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin's tight spells with the ball were instrumental in Delhi Capitals scoring a narrow three-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings.

Turning Point: Delhi Capitals' blazing start...

Turning Point: Delhi Capitals' blazing start...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals taught Dhoni's 'Dad's Army' a cricketing lesson with a thumping seven-= wicket victory.

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

There is no use of the BJP targeting the likes of Mamata Banerjee and M K Stalin, directly by the party's political bosses, both in Delhi and the respective state capitals, or even using the Raj Bhavans to fire those salvos from. Successive elections have proved that it's counter-productive, if anything. But the BJP is yet to understand it, acknowledge it, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Former India pace bowler David Johnson, who played two Tests in 1996, passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Thala's Favourite Cheerleader Lights Up Chepauk

Thala's Favourite Cheerleader Lights Up Chepauk

Rediff.com11 May 2023

As Chennai Super Kings clinched a comfortable win over Delhi Capitals, Ziva Dhoni was once again lighting up the stands.

Ashwin claims 'social distancing hasn't caught attention in Chennai yet'

Ashwin claims 'social distancing hasn't caught attention in Chennai yet'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said that maybe people of Chennai believe that the threat of coronavirus will subside with the onset of summers or they are just not taking the issue seriously.

Ashwin looks back at his favourite on-field battles

Ashwin looks back at his favourite on-field battles

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

R Ashwin is always up for a challenge and two days from his landmark 100th Test, India's premier off-spinner looked back at the on-field battles he has enjoyed in international and domestic cricket.

We are not lawmakers: Delhi HC rejects PIL on compulsory voting

We are not lawmakers: Delhi HC rejects PIL on compulsory voting

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking direction to the Centre and the Election Commission to make voting compulsory in parliamentary and assembly polls, saying it cannot force a person to vote.

In FY25, NHAI to monetise 2,741 km roads

In FY25, NHAI to monetise 2,741 km roads

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is looking to monetise 33 stretches of national highways during the current financial year (FY25) through its toll operate transfer (TOT) and infrastructure investment trust (Invit). These stretches include Lucknow-Aligarh, Kanpur-Ayodhya-Gorakhpur, and Bareilly-Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh, Gurugram-Kotputli-Jaipur bypass and Jaipur-Kishangarh in Rajasthan, Panikoili-Rimuli in Odisha, Chennai Bypass in Tamil Nadu, and Muzaffarpur-Darbhanga-Purnia highway in Bihar. Cumulatively, the 33 stretches, spanning 2,741 kilometres (km) earned approximately Rs 5,000 crore revenue in FY24.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

KKR hoping to exploit home conditions vs depleted LSG

KKR hoping to exploit home conditions vs depleted LSG

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will seek home comfort in their bid to return to winning ways when they face a depleted Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League match in Kolkata on Sunday.

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Former Central Bureau of Investigation joint director Amit Kumar, who is now posted as Chhattisgarh police ADG, led the probe into the coal scam that resulted in convictions in a number of cases.