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Even greater glory awaits Mithali Raj

Even greater glory awaits Mithali Raj

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The semi-final against Australia and if the Indian women are fortunate, Sunday's final will decide her place in history as a captain, though she has long secured her position in the Elysium of women's cricket, says Haresh Pandya.

Malinga, Thirimanne guide Sri Lanka to 5th Asia Cup trophy

Malinga, Thirimanne guide Sri Lanka to 5th Asia Cup trophy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Riding high on Lasith Malinga's five-wicket haul and opener Lahiru Thrimanne's fluent century, Sri Lanka regained the Asia Cup trophy with a comfortable five-wicket victory over defending champions Pakistan in Mirpur on Saturday.

What works for Toyota Yaris, what doesn't

What works for Toyota Yaris, what doesn't

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The Toyota Yaris was finally launched in India last month. Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com offers a quick checklist of what appeals to him about the car, and what doesn't.

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

'To become more Indianised we had to be more colourful,' Rahil Ansari, Audi's India head, tells Ajay Modi.

World T20: Brilliant Roy takes England to final

World T20: Brilliant Roy takes England to final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

England stormed into the final of the ICC World Twenty20 with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over New Zealand, riding on opener Jason Roy's blazing 78.

Jai Hind! Jai Israel! Jai Maharashtra!

Jai Hind! Jai Israel! Jai Maharashtra!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

'When the national anthem of India was sung and joined by all present with the PM in front, it was the best moment of the whole night.'

India is fastest growing economy as GDP hits 7.9% in Q4

India is fastest growing economy as GDP hits 7.9% in Q4

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The manufacturing sector during the fourth quarter recorded a growth rate of 9.3 per cent while the farm sector grew at 2.3 per cent.

What purpose does Swachh Bharat serve?

What purpose does Swachh Bharat serve?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

'Can anyone honestly say with hand on heart that our streets and office buildings, railways and other public spaces are any cleaner?'

Soccer Extras: United's Bailly out for four months

Soccer Extras: United's Bailly out for four months

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sri Lanka through to WT20 final after rain halts Windies chase

Sri Lanka through to WT20 final after rain halts Windies chase

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

A dominant Sri Lanka made it to the final of the ICC World T20 for the third time, knocking out defending champions the West Indies by 27 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method after thundershowers stopped proceedings in the 14th over of the second innings.

Morgan enjoys the privilege of pressure

Morgan enjoys the privilege of pressure

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Unlike before when England players were not available for the lucrative Indian Premier League auctions, the scenario will be different this time feels limited overs captain Eoin Morgan.

Ranji round-up: Yuvraj hits brilliant ton as Punjab post record Day 1 score

Ranji round-up: Yuvraj hits brilliant ton as Punjab post record Day 1 score

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday...

Ranji round-up: Verma, Aravind steal honours on day one

Ranji round-up: Verma, Aravind steal honours on day one

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Two seasoned, left-handed Bengaluru-born players -- Amit Verma and Sreenath Aravind -- representing rival teams, stole the honours on day one of a Group B Ranji Trophy match between Assam and Karnataka in Mumbai on Thursday.

Champions League PIX: Bayern crush PSV; PSG down Basel

Champions League PIX: Bayern crush PSV; PSG down Basel

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Is Pulsar AS 200 a value-for-money bike?

Is Pulsar AS 200 a value-for-money bike?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The Pulsar AS 200 addresses the shortcomings of the 200 NS with improved refinement and can be deemed as a worthy successor to the 220F, says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.

The all new Ford Figo is mainly targeted towards the youth

The all new Ford Figo is mainly targeted towards the youth

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The 2015 Ford Figo is a completely new product and does not share anything with its earlier model

Can McDonald's get the love back in north and east?

Can McDonald's get the love back in north and east?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

How to shield brand McDonald's? While consumers may have ignored the legal battles plaguing the franchise in north and east India, closure of restaurants is not something they are likely to ignore.

How KV Kamath built a financial powerhouse

How KV Kamath built a financial powerhouse

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

KV Kamath has had a tough journey so far.

England bank on spinners against Sri Lanka

England bank on spinners against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

England will be determined to get their act together against defending champions Sri Lanka.

Do YOU want to see Fawad Khan on the big screen?

Do YOU want to see Fawad Khan on the big screen?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Bollywood's fortunes might not hinge on Pakistani actors and singers, but the forced ban on them sends out a disturbing message.

Ranji round-up: Captain Vinay stars as Karnataka thump Rajasthan

Ranji round-up: Captain Vinay stars as Karnataka thump Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Wednesday

Honda BR-V is not your average SUV

Honda BR-V is not your average SUV

Rediff.com16 May 2016

If there was ever a car to define the word 'crossover', the BR-V would be it.

IPL: Openers, spinners help Mumbai crush Rajasthan

IPL: Openers, spinners help Mumbai crush Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Riding on half-centuries from their openers Mike Hussey and Lendl Simmons followed by excellent performance from their spinners helped Mumbai post a comfortable 25-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in a one-sided Indian Premier League encounter in Ahmedabad.

Yuvraj, Sharma shine as India 'A' crush West Indies 'A' in T20

Yuvraj, Sharma shine as India 'A' crush West Indies 'A' in T20

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

An inspired Yuvraj Singh once again led from the front with an all-round effort while leg-spinner Rahul Sharma produced a five-for as India 'A' cantered to a crushing 93-run win in the one-off Twenty20 match against the West Indies 'A'.

Audi TT: A practical, luxurious car but price is a dampener

Audi TT: A practical, luxurious car but price is a dampener

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The new Audi TT is a fabulous coupe with much more comfortable ride quality and razor sharp handling.

Why renaming Aurangzeb Road is right

Why renaming Aurangzeb Road is right

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

'I am happy that Aurangzeb will no longer dance before my eyes as I jog down A P J Abdul Kalam Road. Instead, the serene, saintly, smile of the late beloved President will bless me when I take an evening stroll there.'

Miami Open PHOTOS: Azarenka to face Kuznetsova in final; Krygios stuns Raonic

Miami Open PHOTOS: Azarenka to face Kuznetsova in final; Krygios stuns Raonic

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

In-form Victoria Azarenka battled past an ailing but determined second seed Angelique Kerber to set up a Miami Open final showdown against Svetlana Kuznetsova with a 6-2, 7-5 victory on Thursday.

#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city's soul

#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city's soul

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

A young Mumbai artist brings the city alive.

'How do you know a girl loves you?'

'How do you know a girl loves you?'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Women like men who are confident, chivalrous, well-mannered, says Love Guru.

Formidable India hope to continue domination against Zimbabwe in T20Is

Formidable India hope to continue domination against Zimbabwe in T20Is

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

With the One-Day International series proving to be a stroll in the park, Mahendra Singh Dhoni would look to finish the tour of Zimbabwe with another dominant performance when he leads India in the three-match Twenty20 series against the hosts, starting in Harare, on Saturday.

Ranji round-up: Mumbai edge TN in just over two days

Ranji round-up: Mumbai edge TN in just over two days

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

A round-up of Ranji matches played across India on Saturday

1 lie and the Indian media made him a hero

1 lie and the Indian media made him a hero

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Once P V Arun from Manimala in Kerala was headline material for being recruited by the NASA. Today, he is in the news for spreading that lie

The Bihari Won

The Bihari Won

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

'Few leaders are fortunate to win such a ringing endorsement from the electorate in an election when the prime minister and his lieutenant staked their all and almost daily upped the ante.' 'Now that he has won the election so convincingly, the Mahagatbandhan's Mahanayak needs to get to business at hand,' says Archana Masih.

'Kejriwal banda A1 hai... but he broke our hearts'

'Kejriwal banda A1 hai... but he broke our hearts'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

In Arvind Kejriwal's home turf, Kaushambi, the honeymoon with India's most famous aam aadmi is near its end.

Euphoric crowd chants 'Ab ki baar Modi sarkar' in Varanasi

Euphoric crowd chants 'Ab ki baar Modi sarkar' in Varanasi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's supporters seemed desperate to get a glimpse of their leader as they waited patiently on balconies and rooftops along the 4 km route of his road show, reports Sharat Pradhan

Review: Kick-Ass 2 is one of the worst sequels ever

Review: Kick-Ass 2 is one of the worst sequels ever

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

With run of the mill action sequences and some bad jokes, Kick Ass-2 doesn't live up to the expectation.

Ranji Roundup: Punjab concede three points; Delhi crush Assam

Ranji Roundup: Punjab concede three points; Delhi crush Assam

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

A round-up of Ranji matches played across India on Sunday.

Saina settles for silver, loses to nemesis Marin at World Badminton Championships

Saina settles for silver, loses to nemesis Marin at World Badminton Championships

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Marin retained the world title with a 21-16, 21-19 win over the Indian ace.

FANTASTIC Movies coming up in 2017!

FANTASTIC Movies coming up in 2017!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

We look at 52 of them, spread over 52 Fridays, in a two-part special. Here's the first part.

Review: Akshay Kumar dazzles, Singh is Bliing does not!

Review: Akshay Kumar dazzles, Singh is Bliing does not!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Singh is Bliing proves all that glitters is not gold, says Sukanya Verma.