News for 'Chennai'

'Not a case of love-jihad, didn't convert: Viral Kumbh Mela girl

'Not a case of love-jihad, didn't convert: Viral Kumbh Mela girl

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Actress Monalisa Bhonsle, who gained fame at the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, has denied reports that she is underage following her marriage in Kerala. She asserts she is 18 and legally married.

T20 World Cup: Cricket At Eden Gardens Is Not Just About Winning

T20 World Cup: Cricket At Eden Gardens Is Not Just About Winning

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Cricket magnifies the joy in the City of Joy. And with the stadium illuminated in World Cup colours, it seems to have lit up the soul of Kolkata.

T20 WC: Afghanistan thump Canada to bow out on a high

T20 WC: Afghanistan thump Canada to bow out on a high

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Ibrahim Zadran's unbeaten 95 and Mohammad Nabi's four-wicket haul steered Afghanistan to an 82-run win over Canada in their final T20 World Cup match in Chennai, finishing on a high despite both teams being eliminated.

9 migrant workers killed in Chennai building collapse

9 migrant workers killed in Chennai building collapse

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Nine migrant workers died after an under-construction building collapsed at the Ennore thermal power station in Chennai. Authorities have responded, and compensation has been announced for the families of the deceased.

Dravid-Ashwin To Buy Team In European T20 Premier League

Dravid-Ashwin To Buy Team In European T20 Premier League

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are reportedly part of an Indian consortium set to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League.

Suryakumar Yadav touches new milestone

Suryakumar Yadav touches new milestone

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav crossed 4,000 international runs during the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe, continuing his stellar run in the shortest format.

T20 World Cup: Ngidi reveals how IPL shaped his deadly slower ball

T20 World Cup: Ngidi reveals how IPL shaped his deadly slower ball

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

South African bowler Lungi Ngidi attributes his T20 bowling evolution to his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he honed his slower ball variations.

Did Trisha Break Vijay's Marriage?

Did Trisha Break Vijay's Marriage?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'I may be known in the South but in Bollywood, no one knows me, not yet. I just wanted to be seen.'

Zimbabwe knock Australia out of T20 World Cup, in Super 8s

Zimbabwe knock Australia out of T20 World Cup, in Super 8s

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe secured a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after their match against Ireland was abandoned due to rain, eliminating Australia and Ireland from the tournament.

Arshdeep Singh becomes India's top wicket-taker in T20 World Cups

Arshdeep Singh becomes India's top wicket-taker in T20 World Cups

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Underlining his growing stature as a key figure in India's bowling attack, pacer Arshdeep Singh on Thursday achieved a major personal milestone, surpassing senior pro Jasprit Bumrah to become India's highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cups.

Viral infection hits Kiwis in lead-up to T20 World Cup

Viral infection hits Kiwis in lead-up to T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

New Zealand batters Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway have been struck down with illness ahead of the T20 World Cup but head coach Rob Walter is hopeful of a clean bill of health before their tournament gets underway.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Apologises to Mammootty for Online Attacks

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Apologises to Mammootty for Online Attacks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan publicly apologised to Malayalam actor Mammootty for online abuse following a controversy related to a visit to a Wayanad township.

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan, Canada aim to end on a high

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan, Canada aim to end on a high

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Afghanistan and Canada, already out of contention, are set to clash in their final T20 World Cup match, both eager to secure a morale-boosting victory.

Rinku Singh to Rejoin India Squad After Father's Demise

Rinku Singh to Rejoin India Squad After Father's Demise

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Rinku Singh will link-up with the Indian squad ahead of the must-win Super 8 clash against West Indies after attending the funeral of his father, who passed away following a battle with cancer.

T20 World Cup: Sundar Pichai Meets Childhood Hero Sunil Gavaskar

T20 World Cup: Sundar Pichai Meets Childhood Hero Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Google CEO Sundar Pichai, an avid cricket fan, had a memorable fan boy moment as he carried the ICC T20 World Cup alongside his childhood idol Sunil Gavaskar.

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

A Delhi court acquitted a Brazilian national in a 2016 cocaine seizure case, citing the prosecution's failure to comply with mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act.

T20 World Cup: India Keeps Semi-Final Dreams Alive

T20 World Cup: India Keeps Semi-Final Dreams Alive

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

For India, a win against the West Indies will guarantee a semifinal spot, with four points making net run rate a non-issue.

Recipe: Cranberry Pulihora

Recipe: Cranberry Pulihora

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Bethica Das experiments with cranberries to make an enticing kind of Tamarind Rice.

Canada vs New Zealand: Historic! Canada's Yuvraj Samra youngest to hit hundred at T20 World Cup

Canada vs New Zealand: Historic! Canada's Yuvraj Samra youngest to hit hundred at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Yuvraj Samra, 19, is the youngest batter to score a century in T20 World Cup, during the match against New Zealand on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: 'Super Chetta': 'No Funky Shots, Just Good Clean Hitting'

T20 World Cup: 'Super Chetta': 'No Funky Shots, Just Good Clean Hitting'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'If you are a Sanju Samson fan, like I am, this was a treat. Great timing, calmness and a refreshingly selfless attitude.'

BJP applying pressure but no alliance with them, says TVK

BJP applying pressure but no alliance with them, says TVK

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Actor Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has firmly stated that it will not form an alliance with the BJP, despite what it describes as increasing pressure from the saffron party.

Vijayakanth's party joins DMK alliance for Tamil Nadu polls

Vijayakanth's party joins DMK alliance for Tamil Nadu polls

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The DMDK officially joined the DMK-led alliance ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, marking a significant political development in the state.

T20 World Cup: 'Let the bat talk': Yuvraj on Abhishek's 55

T20 World Cup: 'Let the bat talk': Yuvraj on Abhishek's 55

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Yuvraj Singh praises Abhishek Sharma's crucial half-century against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, highlighting the importance of letting the bat do the talking after a lean patch.

Pranesh bags Challengers title in Chennai

Pranesh bags Challengers title in Chennai

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

M Pranesh bagged the Challengers crown despite losing to IM G B Harshavardhan in the final round at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters.

After dream T20 World Cup debut, Canada's Samra chases IPL glory

After dream T20 World Cup debut, Canada's Samra chases IPL glory

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Teenager Samra swaps snowy Canada for Mumbai heat with IPL dream

Agnikul Cosmos Plans AI Data Centre Prototype Launch

Agnikul Cosmos Plans AI Data Centre Prototype Launch

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos plans to launch a prototype AI data centre in orbit by the end of this year, aiming for commercial viability by 2027, according to co-founder Srinath Ravichandran.

Delhi Man Arrested After Killing Wife, Daughters

Delhi Man Arrested After Killing Wife, Daughters

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A 42-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife and three daughters in Delhi due to gambling debts. He was apprehended in Rajasthan after a multi-state manhunt.

'No Matter If You Get a Zero...': Abhishek Hails Team Support

'No Matter If You Get a Zero...': Abhishek Hails Team Support

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma returned to form in the Super 8 match against Zimbabwe on Thursday, and dedicated the half-century to his team.

T20 World Cup: Mukkamalla, Harmeet star as USA thrash Netherlands

T20 World Cup: Mukkamalla, Harmeet star as USA thrash Netherlands

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Saiteja Mukkamalla's attractive 79 and a four-wicket haul by former India Under-19 star Harmeet Singh powered United States to a comfortable 93-run victory over the Netherlands.

Chennai GM: Vidit outclassed; Keymer stretches lead

Chennai GM: Vidit outclassed; Keymer stretches lead

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Karthikeyan upsets Vidit Gujrathi, Vincent Keymer edges closer to maiden title at Chennai Grand Masters.

T20 WC: NZ down Afghanistan to get off to winning start

T20 WC: NZ down Afghanistan to get off to winning start

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Tim Seifert struck a quickfire 65 to help New Zealand chase down 183 in just 17.5 overs and outplay Afghanistan by 5 wickets in their T20 opener in Chennai on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: How India slammed 17 sixes, 17 fours to crush Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: How India slammed 17 sixes, 17 fours to crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A rampant India piled up a record total and handed Zimbabwe a 72run shellacking in a Super Eight contest on Thursday to revive their Twenty20 World Cup title defence.

10 Indian Cities With The Worst Traffic

10 Indian Cities With The Worst Traffic

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

In India's fast-growing urban sprawl, much frustrating time is often lost behind steering wheels.

Andhra Plans Rs 25,000 Incentive for Second Child

Andhra Plans Rs 25,000 Incentive for Second Child

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'We will give Rs 25,000 to parents having a second child or more at the time of delivery itself.'

Gukesh targets first success of year at Prague Chess Festival

Gukesh targets first success of year at Prague Chess Festival

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

World champion D Gukesh aims for a strong performance at the Prague International Chess festival after an early World Cup exit and underwhelming Tata Steel Masters showing.

New Zealand look to seal Super Eight berth against Canada

New Zealand look to seal Super Eight berth against Canada

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

New Zealand will aim to secure their spot in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup when they face Canada, while also looking to address weaknesses exposed in their previous match against South Africa.

USA looking to beat Namibia and keep Super 8 hopes alive

USA looking to beat Namibia and keep Super 8 hopes alive

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

The United States, boosted by a win over the Netherlands, will face Namibia in a crucial Group A match, needing a victory to keep their Super Eight hopes alive in the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Indian Fans Carry Celebrations Home At Airport

T20 World Cup: Indian Fans Carry Celebrations Home At Airport

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

From tears in the stands to songs in the airport, the India-Pakistan rivalry delivered agony and ecstasy in equal measure.

Nabi's Five-For Puts J&K on Brink of Historic Ranji Glory

Nabi's Five-For Puts J&K on Brink of Historic Ranji Glory

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Jammu & Kashmir extend their commanding lead to 477 runs, now 186/4 after 57 overs.

Monank Patel Lauds USA's Intent in Big T20 WC Win

Monank Patel Lauds USA's Intent in Big T20 WC Win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Saiteja Mukkamalla provided the impetus to USA's total with a 51-ball-79 against The Netherlands in Chennai on Friday.