News for 'Class XI'

Cricket Buzz: Ready for IPL-style women's T20?

Cricket Buzz: Ready for IPL-style women's T20?

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Top Indian and foreign players for one-off women's T20

Calls grow for Rahane's inclusion in World Cup squad

Calls grow for Rahane's inclusion in World Cup squad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

There remains a big question mark over who will be India's No.4 in the World Cup.

One-off Test: Record for Pujara, bad luck for Karun

One-off Test: Record for Pujara, bad luck for Karun

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara and Karun Nair created records albeit of different kinds.

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Trott, who played 68 ODIs and seven T20 matches, has scored 18,662 runs in first class cricket.

KKR will start as underdogs against RCB: Katich

KKR will start as underdogs against RCB: Katich

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

'I don't think he (Karthik) will be under pressure. First and foremost thing will be to give guidance to this group. He has got a lot of experienced players around him, particularly in overseas group, and there's the likes of Piyush Chawala, Vinay Kumar and Robin Uthappa.'

Australia to get a feel of conditions in warm-up against India 'A'

Australia to get a feel of conditions in warm-up against India 'A'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Against a quality side like Australia, the performers at the domestic level will get a chance to test themselves against the likes of Josh Hazlewood or Mitchell Starc if Steve Smith and Darren Lehmann decide to give them a few overs.

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!

IPL auction: WI, Aus stars in focus but youngsters set to be top draws

IPL auction: WI, Aus stars in focus but youngsters set to be top draws

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The 13th edition of the IPL will have added significance as 2020 is also a T20 World Cup year.

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

Cricket Buzz: Pujara, the man in demand in Saurashtra's T20 League

Cricket Buzz: Pujara, the man in demand in Saurashtra's T20 League

Rediff.com9 May 2019

India's premier Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara will play for Team Zalawad Royals in the inaugural Saurashtra Premier League.

'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

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.'

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

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.