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Have you visited the Shore Temple? Send us pix

Have you visited the Shore Temple? Send us pix

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Share your photographs of Mamallapuram Shore Temple in Tamil Nadu.

India @ Asiad: Schoolboy, lawyer, veteran swell medal haul

India @ Asiad: Schoolboy, lawyer, veteran swell medal haul

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Asian Games on Tuesday.

Kohli says 'commercial aspect hurting quality of cricket' but defends IPL

Kohli says 'commercial aspect hurting quality of cricket' but defends IPL

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'Honestly, I don't want to be a testing sort of a cricketer for any new format. I don't want to be someone who's going to be part of that World XI who comes and launches the 100-ball format'

Rohit's absence a big positive for Australia in ODIs & T20s: Maxwell

Rohit's absence a big positive for Australia in ODIs & T20s: Maxwell

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

ohit Sharma's absence from the upcoming limited overs series is a big 'positive' for Australia but K L Rahul is a good enough player to fill in the void, said Glenn Maxwell.

Vihari: 'For me, every Test match is my last'

Vihari: 'For me, every Test match is my last'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'It helps me get into a mindset that I have nothing to lose and play accordingly.'

U-19 World Cup: India start off with easy win against SL

U-19 World Cup: India start off with easy win against SL

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

It was a total team effort by the 'Boys in Blue' who literally outclassed their South Asian neighbours in all departments of the game with a thoroughly professional performance.

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The squad will then be trimmed to 15 for the ICC World Test Championship final against India at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton starting on June 18, as per ICC regulations.

U 19 World Cup: India start firm favourites against Sri Lanka

U 19 World Cup: India start firm favourites against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

India have time and again showed at the junior level the gulf that exists between them and other teams

Windies ignore Gayle for India Tests; Cornwall in squad

Windies ignore Gayle for India Tests; Cornwall in squad

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The flamboyant Chris Gayle is unlikely to get a farewell Test match against India after being overlooked in the 13-strong West Indies squad for the two-Test series, starting August 22 at North Sound, in Antigua.

Ashwin's action was disgraceful and embarrassing: Warne on Buttler's 'Mankading'

Ashwin's action was disgraceful and embarrassing: Warne on Buttler's 'Mankading'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Shane Warne has come down heavily on Ravichandran Ashwin for 'Mankading' Jos Buttler

Kohli ek nahin, gyarah hai: Saqlain to English spinners

Kohli ek nahin, gyarah hai: Saqlain to English spinners

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Saqlain Mushtaq was associated with the England as spin consultant till World Cup last year. Both Moeen and Rashid have dismissed Virat Kohli six times each.

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

All that India must aim for is to match China's military prowess adjusted to equal Beijing's India-specific military capability, argues Vivek Gumaste.

India face Aussie might in pink ball Test

India face Aussie might in pink ball Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

There will certainly be some distinct home advantage for Australia along with the experience of playing more Day/Night Tests.

Will Afghanistan spinners challenge Indian batsmen?

Will Afghanistan spinners challenge Indian batsmen?

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai believes the 'world-class' spinners in his team will pose a serious challenge to the much-vaunted Indian batting line-up in the historic one-off Test in Bengaluru from June 14.

Here's how India is preparing for World Cup

Here's how India is preparing for World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

India's fielding coach Ramakrishnan Sridhar is expecting some of the reserve players to get much-needed game time during the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand as the team management wants every player to be match-ready going into this year's ICC World Cup.

Who should open in first WI Test? Agarwal or Shaw?

Who should open in first WI Test? Agarwal or Shaw?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Help Captain Kohli and Head Coach Shastri pick India's XI for the Rajkot Test.

Fleming hits ton in charity match

Fleming hits ton in charity match

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

Stephen Fleming guided New Zealand to a nine wicket win over a World XI in the first of three fundraising one-day matches.

Fleming ton steers NZ to victory

Fleming ton steers NZ to victory

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

Stephen Fleming guided New Zealand to a nine wicket win over a World XI in the first of three fundraising one-day matches.

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Sourav Ganguly will have his hands full during his nine-month tenure

Budding writers enter National Essay Competition

Budding writers enter National Essay Competition

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The Defence Science Forum invites participants for the National Essay Competition for students.

PIX: Cyclone Titli fails to dampen hockey stadium's inauguration

PIX: Cyclone Titli fails to dampen hockey stadium's inauguration

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Cyclone 'Titli' did dampen the spirits of hockey fans to some extent but not veterans like Dilip Tirkey and Dhanraj Pillay who were excited about the exhibition match played, in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.

BCCI unlikely to decline Chinese IPL Sponsorship ties

BCCI unlikely to decline Chinese IPL Sponsorship ties

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Some BCCI officials are of the view that unless VIVO backs out on its own in prevailing circumstances, the board should honour the remainder of the contract, which ends in 2022.

Don't expect any miracles, says Archer ahead of Ashes debut

Don't expect any miracles, says Archer ahead of Ashes debut

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The England fast bowler took six wickets and scored a century for county side Sussex's second XI last week.

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The manifesto was unveiled by Jayalalithaa at a public rally, in a departure from usual practice of release at party headquarters in Chennai.

Gill smashes Gambhir's record with double ton; India 'A' close in on win

Gill smashes Gambhir's record with double ton; India 'A' close in on win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Gill's impressive knock comes days after he failed to find a spot in India's tour of the West Indies.

Nepal: How did India lose the plot?

Nepal: How did India lose the plot?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'By treating Nepali politicians as shabby buffoons to be pampered one day and collared another day, India badly exposed itself.' 'A belief got entrenched in the Nepalese mind that we are a dangerous neighbour,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will join compatriot Virender Sehwag and a host of other international cricketers for a charity match at the Kia Oval on September 17.

There's something different about China's First Lady

There's something different about China's First Lady

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Peng Liyuan is special, really special. For in a country where the wives of ruling class rarely overshadow their spouses, Liyuan is surely scripting history.

Debutant Henriques looks to execute his plans

Debutant Henriques looks to execute his plans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques on Wednesday expressed amazement at being named in the playing XI for the first Test against India and said he was looking forward to make it count in his maiden appearance in the five-day format.

PICS: Tewatia, Parag rise and shine as Royals stun SRH

PICS: Tewatia, Parag rise and shine as Royals stun SRH

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, in Dubai.

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Lagaan's dream run on screen and off it is a much needed reminder of winning against all odds in these pandemic ravaged times, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Australia is ready for any challenge that India might throw'

'Australia is ready for any challenge that India might throw'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Justin Langer said the contest would likely be an exciting one thanks to the two teams being evenly-matched.

Kohli's India seek redemption on rank turner; Axar, Kuldeep set for game time

Kohli's India seek redemption on rank turner; Axar, Kuldeep set for game time

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

It is an perfect stage for India's mercurial skipper Virat Kohli, who loves to bring his A game to the fore when the chips are down.

No more board exams!

No more board exams!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

Keeping exam-related stress in mind, the National Curriculum Framework Report 2005 has made some novel suggestions.

NZ raring to bounce back after shock loss to India's youngsters

NZ raring to bounce back after shock loss to India's youngsters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

New Zealand are hoping to give a better account of themselves when they take on the Indian Board President's XI in the final warm-up game on Thursday before the first One-Day International, in Mumbai on October 22.

Agarkar makes himself unavailable for Saurashtra match

Agarkar makes himself unavailable for Saurashtra match

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

In the eye of storm for returning home after being excluded from playing XI against Orissa, veteran pacer Ajit Agarkar has made himself unavailable for Mumbai's next encounter against Saurashtra at Rajkot starting from December 6.

'PLA won't withdraw from advantageous positions'

'PLA won't withdraw from advantageous positions'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'The Indian government wakes up after the fact when it can do nothing, or rather lacks the will to prosecute military actions to reverse these adverse PLA-driven developments.'

England recall Buttler for first Pakistan Test

England recall Buttler for first Pakistan Test

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Jos Buttler was rewarded for his good showing in the Indian Premier League with a place in England's 12-man squad for the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's, starting May 24.

I'm not playing; how can I fix matches, asks Shalabh

I'm not playing; how can I fix matches, asks Shalabh

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Stung by the sting operation of a news channel which has implicated him in the IPL spot-fixing scandal, Uttar Pradesh cricketer Shalabh Srivastav has claimed innocence, saying that laid low by injury he was not capable of manipulating matches and only paying the price of opening up to strangers.

Out-of-favour Ishant asked to play Duleep Trophy

Out-of-favour Ishant asked to play Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Acutely short of match practice, senior fast bowler Ishant Sharma is set to play the next Duleep Trophy match between India Blue and India Green, starting in Delhi, on Tuesday.