News for 'Class XI'

Like Bhuvi, Krunal, Chahal, Fizz in your team?

Like Bhuvi, Krunal, Chahal, Fizz in your team?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com picks his IPL Dream Team of Season 9. Check it out!

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kim did not rule out diplomacy with the Biden administration despite that Pyongyang called Biden a 'rabid dog' after Biden labelled Kim a 'thug'.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

Can Dalits, Muslim unite? Questions from Ambedkar's time

Can Dalits, Muslim unite? Questions from Ambedkar's time

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

In the light of the efforts being made to forge electoral unity between scheduled castes and Muslims, Mohammad Sajjad examines what the architect of our Constitution, B R Ambedkar, had to say about the Muslim community.

2 huge positives for India after South Africa series

2 huge positives for India after South Africa series

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

It was after many years that an Indian cricket team lived up to expectations outside the sub-continent.

'English language skill is more important than a degree'

'English language skill is more important than a degree'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

From Dindigul to Google and Chennai, this entrepreneur has travelled a full circle riding on English

Bottom-placed Royal Challengers, Daredevils seek revival

Bottom-placed Royal Challengers, Daredevils seek revival

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Royal Challengers and Delhi Daredevils, desperate for a victory under their belt, will try to outdo each other in Saturday's Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru.

IPL: Delhi eye play-offs as Mumbai look to salvage erratic campaign

IPL: Delhi eye play-offs as Mumbai look to salvage erratic campaign

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Back in the top half of the league table after a convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Daredevils will look to build on the winning momentum when they take on defending champions Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League match in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

UPSC exam tips: How to crack General studies

UPSC exam tips: How to crack General studies

Rediff.com3 May 2017

These tips will help you excel in the competitive exam.

Final opportunity for World Cup aspirants in series-decider

Final opportunity for World Cup aspirants in series-decider

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The fifth and final ODI against Australia will be one last chance for Rishabh Pant, Vijay Shankar, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja to do something special and stake their claim for a place in the World Cup team

China: Why India must always be vigilant

China: Why India must always be vigilant

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'The possibility of another incursion, a probing manoeuvre in areas where Indian defences are vulnerable cannot be ruled out.'

Cricket Australia mulls appointing Smith as ODI captain after WC

Cricket Australia mulls appointing Smith as ODI captain after WC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Michael Clarke may just meet the fitness deadline to lead the national team into the World Cup starting February 14, even as many Australia cricket officials are mulling appointing Steven Smith as full-time captain after the 50-over showpiece event.

Focus on Rohit, Rahul in Sri Lanka practice match

Focus on Rohit, Rahul in Sri Lanka practice match

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

All the Indian batsmen and bowlers will get a look in and skipper Virat Kohli is expected to decide his best possible combination for the playing eleven for the first Test depending on their performances in the coming two days.

'India look to seal 2017 WC berth during NZ series'

'India look to seal 2017 WC berth during NZ series'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Star medium-pacer Jhulan Goswami said India will look to get maximum points during the limited-overs series against New Zealand in their quest to qualify for the 2017 women's World Cup.

Indian bowling attack is best in the world: Tim Paine

Indian bowling attack is best in the world: Tim Paine

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'The three quicks bowled pretty good pace, they are relentless in pressure'

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Modi thanked the people of the state for making the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative a fruitful one.

Asiad: Mary Kom punches her way into final; Sarita, Pooja settle for bronze

Asiad: Mary Kom punches her way into final; Sarita, Pooja settle for bronze

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom once again led the charge as she packed a powerful punch by assuring herself at least a silver medal in the fly weight category (48-51kgs) after beating Vietnam's Le Thi Bang at the 17th Asian Games, in Incheon on Tuesday.

Sehwag applies for India coach's post, Moody in fray

Sehwag applies for India coach's post, Moody in fray

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

While current coach Anil Kumble is an automatic entry into the process, the others in the fray are Australian Tom Moody and Englishman Richard Pybus.

India, Japan and the China threat

India, Japan and the China threat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'Relations between India and Japan are robust and devoid of either shadow of history or any irritant.' 'In fact, there is plenty of warmth and goodwill earned over history. There are no negatives but only opportunities,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Spin or pace, Australia ready for showdown vs India

Spin or pace, Australia ready for showdown vs India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Australian all-rounder James Faulkner insisted that spin will not play as big a role as is being predicted in the cricket World Cup semifinal against India in Sydney on March 26.

Mumbaikars to get additional 118 km of metro corridors

Mumbaikars to get additional 118 km of metro corridors

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Infra experts say govt will first need to figure out how to exploit real estate along the proposed routes.

Why Modi needs to worry

Why Modi needs to worry

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The winds of nationalism laden with religion will now yield to those of concern over the stalled economy, unemployment, and a general malaise and unhappiness, predicts Shekhar Gupta.

For this IIT grad, even a newspaper was a luxury

For this IIT grad, even a newspaper was a luxury

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Shubham Kumar Gautam, son of a farmer and a Super 30 student, recounts how, in a journey laced with perseverance, grit and determination, he achieved what seemed impossible.

Rayudu not worried about lack of match practice ahead of Australia tour

Rayudu not worried about lack of match practice ahead of Australia tour

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Rayudu plays only one format for India and his decision to quit Ranji Trophy and play ODIs and Indian Premier League raised a few eyebrows but the Hyderabad right-hander called it his method of managing the workload.

The IPL 10 Dream Team

The IPL 10 Dream Team

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Warner, Parthiv, Amla, Bhuvi, Jasprit... Rediff.com's Harish Kotian picks his Dream Team after IPL 10.

Focus on Yuvraj as India hope for rain-free 2nd ODI

Focus on Yuvraj as India hope for rain-free 2nd ODI

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Yuvraj Singh's patchy form and fear of inclement weather will be paramount when India take on the West Indies in the second One Day International, in Port of Spain on Sunday.

'Henriques is capable of delivering with bat and ball'

'Henriques is capable of delivering with bat and ball'

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has praised Moises Henriques.

What is the key to Dhawan's success?

What is the key to Dhawan's success?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

According to Sourav Ganguly, not facing Australian bowlers regularly has helped Dhawan and Team India.

Band, Baaja, Bappa: It's a grand farewell party

Band, Baaja, Bappa: It's a grand farewell party

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

People from all over Maharashtra come to watch the Shivgarjana dhol-tasha band in action. Paloma Sharma/Rediff.com find out why.

Russian protection for India against Pak nuclear attack

Russian protection for India against Pak nuclear attack

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

'With Pakistan's 'first use doctrine' threatening the use of nuclear weapons early in a war with India, the S-400 will shield vulnerable targets like Delhi and Mumbai, complicating Pakistan's targeting calculations.'

The Indian report card: Negi gets lucky, another big deal for Yuvi

The Indian report card: Negi gets lucky, another big deal for Yuvi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

While the auction ahead of the ninth edition, starting in April, was great for Indian players in general, there were a few surprises in store. Rediff.com takes a look at the Indian players who secured themselves the best deals.

What ties North Korea to Syria?

What ties North Korea to Syria?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

North Korea considers Assad's Syria an ally, so it views Donald Trump's decision to strike Syria as a message to Pyongyang as well.

No fluke: Vidarbha do it again in Ranji Trophy final

No fluke: Vidarbha do it again in Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Pandit guided an unheralded Vidarbha side to second successive titles with a mix of strategic acumen and old school discipline.

Raina gets golden opportunity to press for Test berth

Raina gets golden opportunity to press for Test berth

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Suresh Raina was presented a golden opportunity to force his way back into the Test squad after being named captain of the Board President's XI, which will play the West Indies in a three-day warm-up match ahead of the Test series that follows the ongoing One-day internationals.

'We're not leaving Kolkata without watching Ind-Aus tie'

'We're not leaving Kolkata without watching Ind-Aus tie'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

'It's going to be a great game, probably the game of the tournament.'

Why Rayudu was not picked for World Cup

Why Rayudu was not picked for World Cup

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

The surprise decision not to consider Ambati Rayudu for the World Cup was devoid of any bias, said chief selector MSK Prasad.

Expect fireworks from Maxwell in county cricket

Expect fireworks from Maxwell in county cricket

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Snubbed Maxwell eyes county cricket to fuel Test bid.

KKR players undergo intense training in SA in preparation for CLT20

KKR players undergo intense training in SA in preparation for CLT20

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

In their quest to be battle-ready for the upcoming Champions League Twenty20, Kolkata Knight Riders sent four of their players -- Yusuf Pathan, Piyush Chawla, Manvinder Bisla and Kuldeep Yadav -- to Bloemfontein, South Africa for 15 days of training camp that included cycling, running and mountaineering.

Modi government 'misguided' on NSG, says BJP veteran Yashwant Sinha

Modi government 'misguided' on NSG, says BJP veteran Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Latching on to the terrorist attack in Pampore that killed eight Central Reserve Police Force personnel, Sinha also said that 'nothing' has come out, or will, of the Centre's Pakistan policy.

Can Kuldeep make adjustments for Test cricket in England? Here are Alec Stewart's thoughts

Can Kuldeep make adjustments for Test cricket in England? Here are Alec Stewart's thoughts

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

'Virat, as a captain, is very positive and will back an attacking bowler. He will possibly believe that Kuldeep has more to offer than Ashwin or Jadeja, and then that's the route Virat will take. And then the wrist spinner has to perform, and replicate with the red ball what he has done with the white ball. We won't know until he is given a go'