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India's Exclusive 100 Tests Club

India's Exclusive 100 Tests Club

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli will join the elite company of eleven other Indians and a total of 70 other players across the various countries to complete the century of Test match appearances.

130 living, near extinct languages in 5 Northeast states

130 living, near extinct languages in 5 Northeast states

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

At least 130 living languages as well as near extinct languages of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland and Manipur have been accounted by a non-governmental organisation.

Rashid Khan most expensive bowler in World Cup history

Rashid Khan most expensive bowler in World Cup history

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The world's No.3 ODI bowler, leaked 110 runs off nine overs as England racked up a gigantic 397 for six after electing to bat against Afghanistan.

Welcome to the club, Sehwag tells triple-centurion Nair

Welcome to the club, Sehwag tells triple-centurion Nair

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Karun Nair became only the second Indian to hit a triple century in Test cricket, when he smashed 303 not out on Day 4 of the fifth Test against England in Chennai on Monday.

'Post assembly polls, investors anticipate never-before reforms'

'Post assembly polls, investors anticipate never-before reforms'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Jigar Shah, chief executive officer, Maybank Kim Eng Securities is not certain that the DMart listing would trigger a re-rating of the Indian retailing sector.

Soccer match-fixing suspect detained at Milan airport

Soccer match-fixing suspect detained at Milan airport

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Italian police have detained an associate of soccer match-fixing suspect Tan Seet Eng at Milan's Malpensa airport, two judicial sources told Reuters on Thursday, following a tip-off by Singapore authorities.

Russell leads IPL MVP standings; Markande best Paisa Vasool

Russell leads IPL MVP standings; Markande best Paisa Vasool

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji analyse Week 1 in Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players ratings.

Booooom, tweets thrilled KP on India selection

Booooom, tweets thrilled KP on India selection

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

England's Kevin Pietersen expressed thanks through Twitter after being picked for England's tour of India.

Will the markets continue to scale new peaks post Budget?

Will the markets continue to scale new peaks post Budget?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Thus far in 2017-18, FIIs and MFs have invested Rs 198.91 billion and Rs 1,119.49 billion in the Indian equity markets. Of this, around Rs 152.46 billion has come in January alone.

Non-Muslims cannot mention 'Allah': Malaysian priest

Non-Muslims cannot mention 'Allah': Malaysian priest

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The Sultan of Malaysia's Selangor state has decreed that non-Muslims in the region have been barred from using the word "Allah," saying it is a sacred word exclusive to Muslims.

13-year-old Praggnanandhaa stuns Eljanov at Isle of Men chess

13-year-old Praggnanandhaa stuns Eljanov at Isle of Men chess

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is just 13 years old but the boy is already going places and this was his second win against a 2700 Grandmaster.

The King of Speed joins the 400 Club

The King of Speed joins the 400 Club

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

80 Tests and 16,634 deliveries -- the least by any bowler in the 400 Test wicket Club -- took him to the cherished landmark.

Boeing plans to build world's longest-range passenger jet

Boeing plans to build world's longest-range passenger jet

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Analysts say the 777 is Boeing's most profitable plane, thanks largely to the 777-300ER, a 365-seat version that began operations in 2004.

Britain seeks clarity on Serbian brawl charges

Britain seeks clarity on Serbian brawl charges

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The British government is investigating the full details of criminal charges laid by Serbian police against two England Under-21 soccer players after this month's Euro 2013 playoff ended in a mass brawl.

Knight Riders to begin title defence against Daredevils

Knight Riders to begin title defence against Daredevils

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Eyeing a repeat of their success last season, Kolkata Knight Riders will open their title defence with a clash against a depleted Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League in Kolkata on Wednesday.

The top batsmen/bowlers at World T20

The top batsmen/bowlers at World T20

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Rajneesh Gupta presents detailed statistical analysis of the top individual performances in the tournament.

Captain Dhoni blames batsmen and seniors for defeat

Captain Dhoni blames batsmen and seniors for defeat

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

For Mahendra Singh Dhoni life cannot be tougher. Having suffered two whitewashes in England and Australia last year, the India captain has suffered another ignominy of losing a home series to England.

Jeev in tied 3rd in Tshwane Open

Jeev in tied 3rd in Tshwane Open

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Jeev Milkha Singh exploded into superb form on the back-nine with four birdies to card a five-under 67 and grab a share of the third spot after the first round of the Tshwane Open in Centurion, South Africa.

S&P cautions, India's fiscal health still vulnerable

S&P cautions, India's fiscal health still vulnerable

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

S&P warned about spending on subsidies and heavy government debt.

Australia extend lead over India atop Test rankings

Australia extend lead over India atop Test rankings

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Australia opened up a six-point lead over India at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings following the annual update, with the results from 2012-13 no longer included in the calculations and outcomes from the 2014-15 series weighted at 50 per cent.

'Foreign investors worried about loss of momentum'

'Foreign investors worried about loss of momentum'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

'The challenge in India will be reviving consumption/investment.' 'If the negative surprise in earnings is very sharp or lasts longer than March, it can trigger a sharp sell-off.'

Have you met Akhilesh Yadav? Tell us

Have you met Akhilesh Yadav? Tell us

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Have you had a chance of meeting Akhilesh during his growing up days? Share your story and photographs with us

Photos: Indian batsmen falter as England exploit slow track

Photos: Indian batsmen falter as England exploit slow track

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England, at the VCA stadium, in Nagpur, on Friday.

Jeet Thayil on Man Booker shortlist

Jeet Thayil on Man Booker shortlist

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Indian writer an Jeet Thayil's first novel Narcopolis, described as a compelling tale of Mumbai's hazy world of opium addiction, has made it to the six-author shortlist for the Man Booker Prize 2012 announced on Tuesday.

More arrests in Italy match-fixing probe

More arrests in Italy match-fixing probe

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Italian police investigating a soccer match-fixing scandal searched 30 homes and made a number of arrests including the captain of Lazio Stefano Mauri and former Genoa midfielder Omar Milanetto, authorities said on Monday.

World's 10 hottest real estate markets

World's 10 hottest real estate markets

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

According to CNBC's report based on a research by global real estate consultancy Knight Frank, which ranks countries according to highest average growth in housing prices from the fourth quarter of 2006 to the same period in 2011, here are the world's hottest real estate markets.

Blind Chinese dissident Chen gets US visa

Blind Chinese dissident Chen gets US visa

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Getting ready to travel to the United States on a fellowship, blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng spoke to American lawmakers for the second time in a week and gave a detailed account of his alleged persecution and that of his family by Chinese authorities.

Slowdown? Residential property prices hit the roof!

Slowdown? Residential property prices hit the roof!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Developers say rise due to increase in cost of credit, input and labour.

PHOTOS: Australia knock over India to complete Test rout

PHOTOS: Australia knock over India to complete Test rout

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Images from the day 5 of the fifth and final Test between Australia and India at Adelaide.

India thrash England by 95 runs to complete whitewash

India thrash England by 95 runs to complete whitewash

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Diwali celebrations came a day early for India, as they completed a 5-0 whitewash of England with a crushing 95-run victory in the fifth and final One-day International in Kolkata on Tuesday.

'It felt like Lagaan all over again'

'It felt like Lagaan all over again'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'They came out with an attitude that they had nothing to lose.' 'That's what stands out about this team.'

Sehwag slams Piers Morgan for mocking India's performance in Rio

Sehwag slams Piers Morgan for mocking India's performance in Rio

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

British journalist and television show host was heavily criticised on social media after he made fun of India's performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics. While India's medal winners, shuttler PV Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik were felicitated, Morgan took to Twitter to call India's celebrations 'embarrassing' and 'exaggerated'.

Pix: Check out Hollywood's hottest young stunners

Pix: Check out Hollywood's hottest young stunners

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Say hello to a fresh bunch of hotties, who we hope to see a lot mor ein the coming years.

 India's second worst performance in a series

India's second worst performance in a series

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

India have conceded more than 60 runs for each wicket in the series against England. This is India's second worst performance in a series of four or more Tests.

Kim Kardashian's wedding to be televised

Kim Kardashian's wedding to be televised

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Get your lowdown on what's going on in Hollywood, right here!

Will Sonia Gandhi break Indira's record?

Will Sonia Gandhi break Indira's record?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

The original Mrs Gandhi -- Indira -- had delivered a second successive election victory for the Congress in 1971 but before that she had to win a war. The reigning Mrs Gandhi -- Sonia -- has also led the Congress to consecutive poll successes (in 2004 and 2009) but she hasn't had to go so far as to fight an external war, though there have been many domestic battles, writes Kidwai, whose second book on Sonia Gandhi, 24 Akbar Road, is soon to be released by Hachette Books

China to produce 'human milk' from GM cows!

China to produce 'human milk' from GM cows!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

Chinese scientists claimed to have created a herd of more than 200 cows that is capable of producing milk similar to that of humans.

Man United to face arch-rivals Liverpool in FA Cup

Man United to face arch-rivals Liverpool in FA Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Manchester United and Liverpool, England's two most successful clubs, will do battle in the third round of the FA Cup after the draw was made on Sunday.

Warner still the Most Valuable Player in IPL 10

Warner still the Most Valuable Player in IPL 10

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players in IPL 10, after Wednesday's Eliminator game.