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Can Gill Do What Kohli Couldn't?

Can Gill Do What Kohli Couldn't?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Shubman Gill steps into the limelight as the fifth-youngest Indian captain in the IPL's 16-year history.

ISL: Postiga's brace guides Kolkata to thrilling win over Chennaiyin

ISL: Postiga's brace guides Kolkata to thrilling win over Chennaiyin

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Portuguese striker Helder Postiga scored twice as defending champions Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) started their campaign on a winning note beating Chennaiyin FC 3-2 of the cash-rich Hero Indian Super League (ISL) in Chennai.

Customs clearances at ports, airports now 24x7

Customs clearances at ports, airports now 24x7

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

The facility would be made available on a pilot basis, with complementary services.

IPL: Will Chennai trump RCB in battle of equals?

IPL: Will Chennai trump RCB in battle of equals?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Two aggressive and in-form sides will clash in a battle of equals when former champions Chennai Super Kings face off against Royal Challengers Bangalore in a IPL clash in Chennai on Saturday.

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.

Butt rues being a non-regular in Kolkata squad

Butt rues being a non-regular in Kolkata squad

Rediff.com18 May 2008

Pakistan batsman Salman Butt on Sunday expressed his dismay at being made a non-regular member in the Kolkata Knight Riders team in the ongoing Indian Premier League. "I came here on the heels of some good scores in Pakistan, and when in-form everybody loves to play. Sitting out just takes the form away," Butt told newspersons after his side lost by two runs to Chennai Super Kings via the Duckworth-Lewis rain rule at the Eden Gardens.

Demand for workspaces eases on global downturn; shift to office holds hope

Demand for workspaces eases on global downturn; shift to office holds hope

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The net leasing of Grade-A commercial office space in India will stagnate this financial year at 32-34 million square feet, with global uncertainties brewing caution among key tenant categories, according to the latest Crisil Ratings report. Major seven cities in India - Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), National Capital Region (NCR) and Pune - had Grade-A office space with an operational stock of around 705 million square feet as of March 2023. India's commercial office space is dominated by technology companies, with information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITeS) companies occupying 42-45 per cent of the operational stock.

IPL: All-rounder Jadeja helps Chennai demolish KKR

IPL: All-rounder Jadeja helps Chennai demolish KKR

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Chennai Super Kings made heavy weather of a small chase before Ravindra Jadeja's blitzkrieg powered the visitors to a four-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a Pepsi Indian Premier League match in Kolkata on Saturday.

Chennai Superstars finish third

Chennai Superstars finish third

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

A blistering 86 not out by Rajagopal Sathish helped Chennai Superstars beat Kolkata Tigers by 32 runs and finish third in the ICL's Twenty20 tournament in Panchkula, Haryana, on Friday. The 27-year-old right-hander scored his runs off just 42 balls.

Kolkata, Hyderabad shine in diamond sales

Kolkata, Hyderabad shine in diamond sales

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Diamonds are spreading its sparkle all over India. Proof for it is visible in Kolkata, which has already outshined the traditional markets of Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai in terms of growth in sale of diamond jewellery.

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the ISL and I-League matches played on Tuesday

KKR need sound opening balance vs heavyweights CSK

KKR need sound opening balance vs heavyweights CSK

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders will be desperate to press the reset button and snap their three-match losing streak when they face Chennai Super Kings in the IPL match in Kolkata on Sunday.

Chennai Super Kings look to complete formalities against Hyderabad

Chennai Super Kings look to complete formalities against Hyderabad

Rediff.com21 May 2014

All but assured of a berth in the play-offs, Chennai Super Kings would be aiming to quickly get over the shock loss against Kolkata Knight Riders when they take on an unpredictable Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday.

Dhoni and wife Sakshi arrive in Kolkata

Dhoni and wife Sakshi arrive in Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Newly-wed Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his wife Sakshi arrived in Kolkata on Thursday from Ranchi to meet friends and relatives.

Why Kanpur leather industry has started shifting to Kolkata

Why Kanpur leather industry has started shifting to Kolkata

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Closure of tanneries pulls down domestic finished leather exports and local price of raw-skin.

Heavy rain washes out Chennai vs Lahore CLT20 match

Heavy rain washes out Chennai vs Lahore CLT20 match

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Heavy rain washed out the Champions League T20 match between Chennai Super Kings and Lahore Lions without a ball being bowled at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Thursday.

IPL opens with big-ticket clash, an old format and some new rules

IPL opens with big-ticket clash, an old format and some new rules

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Amid the absence of some big names, the Indian Premier League 2023 kicks off with defending champs Gujarat Titans facing a formidable Chennai Super Kings.

IPL 2021 Final: CSK vs KKR: Who Will Win?

IPL 2021 Final: CSK vs KKR: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The IPL 2021 Final will see the Chennai Super Kings take on the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Dubai international stadium starting 1930 tonight.

Travelling down memory lane in Kolkata

Travelling down memory lane in Kolkata

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The charm of Kolkata is still alive says Sumit Ganguli.

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The train crash happened near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar, around 7 pm on Friday, prompting the Railway Ministry to order a probe.

Harbhajan Wanted To Play For Punjab...

Harbhajan Wanted To Play For Punjab...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'In the last 2-3 years of my career I wanted to play for Punjab Kings and felt that whatever skills I had I could use for the benefit of the Punjab team.'

Average tomato prices in Delhi drop to Rs 150 per kg

Average tomato prices in Delhi drop to Rs 150 per kg

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Tomato prices in the retail markets of the national capital declined to an average Rs 150 per kg on Monday from Rs 178 per kg on Sunday, according to the government data. However, e-commerce players such as Amazon, Big Basket and Otipy are selling tomatoes at Rs 170-190 per kg in Delhi-NCR. Blinkit is selling at Rs 138 per kg. The Centre is selling tomatoes at a subsidised rate of Rs 80 per kg in Delhi-NCR and some other cities through the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED).

Images: Kolkata register second win in the tournament

Images: Kolkata register second win in the tournament

Rediff.com19 May 2009

A brilliant 81 by captain Brendon McCullum and an equally well-compiled 71 not out by Brad Hodge enabled Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League match at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Monday.

CBI all set to take over probe into Balasore train crash

CBI all set to take over probe into Balasore train crash

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

The case was registered under Indian Penal Code sections 337, 338, 304A (causing death by negligence) and 34 (common intention) and sections 153 (unlawful and negligent action endangering lives of Railway passengers ), 154 and 175 (endangering lives) of the Railways Act.

KFC keen on 2nd Kolkata store

KFC keen on 2nd Kolkata store

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Mumbai, Kolkata MOST prone to floods, superstorms

Mumbai, Kolkata MOST prone to floods, superstorms

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Port cities across Asia -- including Kolkata, Surat, Mumbai and Chennai -- are exposed to the threats of severe flooding and superstorms

ODI World Cup Revised Schedule: India vs Pakistan date changed

ODI World Cup Revised Schedule: India vs Pakistan date changed

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The to and fro continues as the ICC once again announces rescheduled dates for the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.

Housing sales in Q1 may rise 93% Y-o-Y

Housing sales in Q1 may rise 93% Y-o-Y

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Housing sales are estimated to rise 93 per cent year-on-year during April-June across seven major cities, but may fall 58 per cent compared to the previous quarter due to the adverse impact of the second wave of COVID-19, according to property consultant Anarock. Sales are likely to be around 24,570 units across seven major cities -- Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune, Anarock said. Sales of residential properties stood at 12,740 units in April-June 2020 and 58,290 units in March quarter 2021.

Will IPL matches be shifted out of Chennai?

Will IPL matches be shifted out of Chennai?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

"The cricket board has been apprised of our sentiments," Fisheries minister D Jayakumar said.

Taylor helps Bangalore edge Chennai

Taylor helps Bangalore edge Chennai

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Ross Taylor made a valiant 46 as Royal Challengers Bangalore edged past Chennai Super Kings by two wickets in their Indian Premier League match at Kingsmead, Durban on Thursday.

Amid Covid surge, the reality: Fewer vaccination centres

Amid Covid surge, the reality: Fewer vaccination centres

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech have also stopped producing the Covishield and Covaxin vaccines respectively.

ODI WC: PCB seeks clearance to travel to India, writes to Pak PM

ODI WC: PCB seeks clearance to travel to India, writes to Pak PM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The PCB has written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking official clearance to travel to India for the ODI World Cup.

IPL 2022: CSK vs KKR: Who Will Win?

IPL 2022: CSK vs KKR: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

IPL 2022 begins tonight with the first game of the season between reigning champions Chennai Super Kings and IPL 2021 runner-up Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai starting 1930 IST.

Lufthansa group to add 12 flights on India network

Lufthansa group to add 12 flights on India network

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

The Group operates Lufthansa Airlines, Swiss Air and Austrian Airlines in India and flies across seven destinations -- New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune.

Narine undergoes testing in Chennai to get off-breaks cleared

Narine undergoes testing in Chennai to get off-breaks cleared

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders' mystery spinner Sunil Narine underwent in Chennai on Thursday in order to get his off-breaks cleared for the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League.

CLT20: Chennai Super Kings take on Knight Riders in all-IPL final

CLT20: Chennai Super Kings take on Knight Riders in all-IPL final

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

The indomitable Chennai Super Kings will have the advantage of familiarity with the conditions but the unbeaten Kolkata Knight Riders would still be a tough nut to crack when they clash in the Oppo Champions League T20 final at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

Noor Ahmad's IPL debut wows spin partner Rashid Khan

Noor Ahmad's IPL debut wows spin partner Rashid Khan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Rashid Khan lauds Noor Ahmad's impressive IPL debut for Gujarat Titans

Hyderabad Heroes beat Kolkata Tigers

Hyderabad Heroes beat Kolkata Tigers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Hyderabad Heroes registered yet another victory in the Edelweiss 20s Challenge at the Lal Bahadur Stadium on Wednesday, as the hosts beat Kolkata Tigers by four wickets. Brief scores: Kolkata Tigers: 165/5 in 20 overs; Hyderabad Heroes 168/6 in 19.2 overs.

2.5 lakh girls among 13L females go missing from 2019 to 21; MP tops table

2.5 lakh girls among 13L females go missing from 2019 to 21; MP tops table

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

According to the Union home ministry data, tabled in Parliament last week, 10,61,648 women above 18 years and 2,51,430 girls below that age went missing between 2019 and 2021 across the country.