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A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Indrani laughed loudly. She looked like the cat that got the cream, smiling gaily. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Turning Point: Nadeem's twin strikes

Turning Point: Nadeem's twin strikes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The left-arm spinner bowled around the wicket to Surya, darted it in wide, invited the batsman to go after it. Surya got a big stride in, missed it and Wriddhiman Saha whiped the bails off.

Not being favourites could work for South Africa: Wessels

Not being favourites could work for South Africa: Wessels

Rediff.com21 May 2019

South Africa will dearly miss AB de Villiers in the World Cup. De Villiers announced a shock retirement from international cricket last year.

7 spooky thrillers to read on Halloween

7 spooky thrillers to read on Halloween

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

These books are sure to send a chill down your spine!

Billionaire Hinduja brothers land in court over assets

Billionaire Hinduja brothers land in court over assets

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The case has been brought by Srichand Parmanand Hinduja, 84, described as the "patriarch" of the family, against brothers G P Hinduja, 80, P P Hinduja, 75, and A P Hinduja, 69, and revolves around the "validity and effect" of a letter dated July 2, 2014. The letter includes statements to the effect that the brothers appoint each other as their executors, and that assets held in any single brother's name belong to all four. A related second letter, dated July 1, 2014, is also linked to the dispute.

We love Parineeti's sense of humour!

We love Parineeti's sense of humour!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

All the fun from the sets of Namaste England.

Coronavirus: 'Life, as I have known it for 16 years here, has changed'

Coronavirus: 'Life, as I have known it for 16 years here, has changed'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'I had not imagined there would come a day when food shopping become a real danger.' 'Or the daily statistics in the news could have such chilling effect.'

Tributes pour in for Maradona on 60th birthday

Tributes pour in for Maradona on 60th birthday

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

'I start my 60th with these marvellous messages that you've all sent me. Thank you.'

Thumbs up or down for numbers and names on Test whites?

Thumbs up or down for numbers and names on Test whites?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The identification on the Test jersey is an initiative by the ICC to help fans connect with the players.

Here's why Gavaskar is livid with Kohli & Co.

Here's why Gavaskar is livid with Kohli & Co.

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Can't take five days off before Test series, says Gavaskar

Do Ronaldo, Messi feature in your World XI?

Do Ronaldo, Messi feature in your World XI?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann appear among the 55 nominees for the FIFPro 2016 World 11 released on Friday but England forward Wayne Rooney failed to make the shortlist for the first time. Portugal captain Ronaldo, led his country to victory at Euro 2016, while France forward Griezmann was the top player at the tournament. It is the first time that 25-year-old Griezmann has made the cut, but England captain Rooney is absent for the first time in the competition's 12-year history, after England crashed out of Euro 2016 to lowly Iceland.

Women's T20 challenge: Supernovas eye third straight title

Women's T20 challenge: Supernovas eye third straight title

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The Supernovas, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, have been invincible so far winning all the previous two editions.

When sledging backfired...

When sledging backfired...

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks instances of sledging which backfired spectacularly and the players had to pay dearly for their misadventures.

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan succumbs to COVID-19

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Chetan Chauhan, who had been admitted in a hospital after being tested positive for COVID-19, breathed his last on Sunday.

IPL: KKR face tough opening test vs Sunrisers

IPL: KKR face tough opening test vs Sunrisers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Former champions Kolkata Knight Riders will look to strike a perfect balance under the astute leadership of Eoin Morgan when they open their IPL campaign against a consistent Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Sunday.

Brady wins his 7th Super Bowl at 43

Brady wins his 7th Super Bowl at 43

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Tom Brady leads Buccaneers to Super Bowl win on home field

'It is my love for the people of this country'

'It is my love for the people of this country'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'I can't help it if people don't love the minorities, the Dalits and Adivasis; they are as much of this country as any other Indian.' 'If I love them, it does not mean I do not love my country.' 'It is ironic and funny that they have laid such severe anti-national charges against me.'

BRAVO ! BRAVO! Simply amazing Team India

BRAVO ! BRAVO! Simply amazing Team India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...

Comeback kings Croatia still have unfinished business

Comeback kings Croatia still have unfinished business

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

For Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic the final is a chance to settle the score 20 years after the bitter defeat

WC Preview: Confident Belgium wary of threat from Japan

WC Preview: Confident Belgium wary of threat from Japan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Belgium go into Monday's World Cup last 16 match against Japan full of confidence but wary that relying on individual talent against similarly well-organised but less fancied teams has cost them dear in the past.

Gough lashes out at Australian indiscipline

Gough lashes out at Australian indiscipline

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Australia's indiscipline is costing them dear in the Ashes and players are making decisions for themselves rather than the team, bemused former England fast bowler Darren Gough said on Saturday.

RIP Bapu Nadkarni: Gavaskar remembers 'helpful manager', Tendulkar offers condolence

RIP Bapu Nadkarni: Gavaskar remembers 'helpful manager', Tendulkar offers condolence

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Nadkarni, 86, died on Friday following old-age related illness.

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team achieves all-time highest ranking

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team achieves all-time highest ranking

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

What's the most thoughtful gift you've ever received?

What's the most thoughtful gift you've ever received?

Rediff.com16 May 2016

It could be something small, inexpensive yet meaningful.

Turning Point: Dhoni drops Buttler, hurts CSK

Turning Point: Dhoni drops Buttler, hurts CSK

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Lacklustre fielding came back to haunt CSK as Jos Buttler played a match-winning innings of 95 from 60 balls to guide Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling 6 wicket victory.

PHOTOS: Stoinis, Rabada send Royal Challengers crashing

PHOTOS: Stoinis, Rabada send Royal Challengers crashing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Images from Monday's IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Dubai.

We conceded a lot of runs in the last two overs: Dhoni

We conceded a lot of runs in the last two overs: Dhoni

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Leaking 38 runs in the last two overs of England innings cost India dear in the first ODI, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni conceded in the brief media interaction, which ended abruptly after the Saurashtra Cricket Association authorities switched off power.

'Maybe there was a third run, but I was watching the ball'

'Maybe there was a third run, but I was watching the ball'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

India's opening batsman Gautam Gambhir adnitted that he was partly responsible for opening partner, Virender Sehwag's run-out on Day 1 of the 3rd Test against England at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

How sledging provoked Yuvi to hit 6 sixes in an over

How sledging provoked Yuvi to hit 6 sixes in an over

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks instances of sledging which backfired spectacularly.

'Happy birthday to undisputed Dada of Indian cricket'

'Happy birthday to undisputed Dada of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

India's current and former cricketers took to social media to wish one of India's greatest captains and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who celebrated his 48th birthday on Wednesday.

It was tough managing Saina, Sindhu together: Gopichand

It was tough managing Saina, Sindhu together: Gopichand

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

India's chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on Friday admitted that it was tough for him to manage two of his illustrious wards Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu together, saying he could never pick a favourite between the two. Gopichand said he always saw the duo as his kids and felt bitter when Saina left his academy to join Prakash Padukone's academy.

Former India opener Jaffer retires from all forms of cricket

Former India opener Jaffer retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

The 42-year-old batsman played 31 Tests and scored 1,944 runs, at an average of 34.11. He has five hundreds and 11 fifties in the longest format, with 212 his highest score.

I had begged Saina not to leave my academy: Gopichand

I had begged Saina not to leave my academy: Gopichand

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Gopichand also wondered to why the legendary Padukone, India's first badminton superstar 'never had anything positive to say about him'.

How to avoid trouble in the UK: Tell us!

How to avoid trouble in the UK: Tell us!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

As an Indian student lost his life in an unprovoked murderous attack in England, we are asking you, Dear Readers, to share with us tips on how one can avoid getting attacked in the United Kingdom.

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'She had indeed grown to full womanhood and was in reality more beautiful than I thought she was.'

Denmark Open: Saina again fails to break Tai Tzu code, loses final

Denmark Open: Saina again fails to break Tai Tzu code, loses final

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

India's ace shullter Saina Nehwal put up a strong fight but went down 13-21, 21-13, 6-21 to World No 1 Tai Tzu Ying in Denmark Open final on Sunday.

What is the RBI governor up to?

What is the RBI governor up to?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

What is killing the risk appetite of the bond buyers is the inconsistency in the central bank's approach. It needs to allow the yield to find its own level, gradually. To ensure that, the RBI may adopt a similar approach with which it handles a slipping rupee, asserts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Rohit clears YoYo test; takes a dig at critics

Rohit clears YoYo test; takes a dig at critics

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Putting an end to speculation on his fitness, star batsman Rohit Sharma cleared the mandatory YoYo test in Bengaluru on Wednesday and then fired a salvo at his critics, who questioned his exemption from the June 15 test.

'Moeen and Rashid not in league of Swann, Panesar'

'Moeen and Rashid not in league of Swann, Panesar'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Vanquished England skipper Alastair Cook blamed missed chances and lack of spin-bowling options for losing the fourth Test by an innings and 36 runs and with that the five-match series, in Mumbai on Monday.

Hoggard rues lack of effort in one-dayers

Hoggard rues lack of effort in one-dayers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

The seamer said England could have been right in the One-Day International series against India with a little bit more application and thought from its players.