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Bad Boy Billionaires Review

Bad Boy Billionaires Review

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The Bad Boy Billionaires series has a lot in common: The three billionaires' hefty ambition, dangerous arrogance and untrammeled power, observes Dhruv Munjal.

F1: Indian GP awaits 'absconder' Mallya's arrival

F1: Indian GP awaits 'absconder' Mallya's arrival

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Vijay Mallya's nameplate gleamed on the door of his office in the Force India hospitality at the Indian Grand Prix on Thursday while a team sponsor board outside carried the words 'Fly Kingfisher'.

SC asks Mallya to appear before it on Oct 5 in contempt case

SC asks Mallya to appear before it on Oct 5 in contempt case

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea of fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya seeking review of its 2017 order holding him guilty of contempt of court for transferring USD 40 million to his children.

IN PICS: The hottest superbike launches of 2013

IN PICS: The hottest superbike launches of 2013

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Jyotsana Gupta of Bikedekho.com lists out the sexiest superbikes to hit the roads this year.

Tale of two Japanese footballers in India

Tale of two Japanese footballers in India

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com caught up with the two footballers to find out more about their time in the country.

When things 'spin' out of Team India's control

When things 'spin' out of Team India's control

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

'Team India's strategy -- rather the lack of it -- boomeranged in the game against New Zealand. It's because of the T20 generation's lack of patience to counter spin,' feels Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com

ICC reprimands Pietersen for showing dissent

ICC reprimands Pietersen for showing dissent

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

England's Kevin Pietersen has been reprimanded for showing dissent at the umpire after being given out lbw during his side's six-wicket win over India in Saturday's Twenty20 international in Kolkata.

SEE: What's wrong with Pant's wicket-keeping?

SEE: What's wrong with Pant's wicket-keeping?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

'Everyone's there just to criticise the young man and there is so much pressure on the poor guy.'

Asia Cup: Can Bangladesh stop the UNSTOPPABLE Team India?

Asia Cup: Can Bangladesh stop the UNSTOPPABLE Team India?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Unstoppable so far with clinical performances, a formidable India will square off against a passionate and sprightly Bangladesh in their quest for continental supremacy in the final of the Asia Cup Twenty20 cricket tournament, in Mirpur, on Sunday.

'Cyrus was a very sincere man'

'Cyrus was a very sincere man'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'And he was really trying just to do the best by the shareholders, and by the laws of India.'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

Century will settle Pietersen down: Bell

Century will settle Pietersen down: Bell

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Comeback man Kevin Pietersen's whirlwind century against Haryana in the last warm-up game not only augurs well for the flamboyant right-hander but also for England ahead of the four-Test series against India, said visiting middle-order batsman Ian bell.

Can England find a way past Kohli and Team India in 2nd ODI?

Can England find a way past Kohli and Team India in 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

As the teams gear up for the second ODI at Cuttack, the visiting England team will certainly feel a bit deflated after failing to defend a total of 350 despite having got four top-order batsmen back in the hut for less than 100.

I know my importance in white-ball format: Hardik Pandya

I know my importance in white-ball format: Hardik Pandya

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Hardik Pandya is currently on road to recovery from the back injury which needed a surgery last year.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

'Aviation NPAs? A manageable problem'

'Aviation NPAs? A manageable problem'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Aviation companies, led by flamboyant Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines, have been witnessing stress and it has also impacted their debt servicing, with some accounts turning non-performing assets.

Yuvraj's father reveals: I was harsh on him

Yuvraj's father reveals: I was harsh on him

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Yuvraj's relationship with his father has been far from perfect with the left-handed batsman saying he was like a 'dragon' to him.

IPL auction in '80s and '90s: Kapil, Srikanth, Kambli would have hit jackpots

IPL auction in '80s and '90s: Kapil, Srikanth, Kambli would have hit jackpots

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Let's looks at 10 former India players, who missed the IPL but had they been active today, they could have forced the Ambanis and the Shah Rukh Khans to loosen their purse strings a tad more.

Pandya, Karthik confirmed for ICC World XI

Pandya, Karthik confirmed for ICC World XI

Rediff.com3 May 2018

India's Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik join an ICC World XI for the high-profile Twenty20 International against the West Indies at Lord's in London on May 31, being organised to raise funds for stadia in the Caribbean damaged by hurricanes last year.

Dominant India aim for clean sweep against lacklustre Sri Lanka

Dominant India aim for clean sweep against lacklustre Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Having decimated the opposition with clinical precision in all four matches, India will be aiming to complete a clean sweep when they take on a struggling Sri Lanka in the fifth and final cricket one-dayer in Ranchi on Sunday.

Yes, I am engaged!!!

Yes, I am engaged!!!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

India's flamboyant cricketer Yuvraj Singh has confirmed his engagement to model-actress Hazel Keech via social networking sites on Sunday.

'Pant phenomenal talent but gets too ahead of himself'

'Pant phenomenal talent but gets too ahead of himself'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

He believes that skill level has been impacted because players are playing more T20s than Test cricket now.

ICC revamp will 'destroy' cricket: Lalit Modi

ICC revamp will 'destroy' cricket: Lalit Modi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Disgraced former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has expressed a vehement stance against the new ICC decision giving 'greater control' to 'Big Three' -- India, Australia and England, saying that it will destroy the game.

Gambhir, Pujara tons put India 'A' in command

Gambhir, Pujara tons put India 'A' in command

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Out-of-favour opener Gautam Gambhir cracked his first century in more than two years as India 'A' came up with a solid batting display to take firm control of the third unofficial Test against the West Indies 'A' in Hubli.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

Wish Virat Kohli a happy birthday!

Wish Virat Kohli a happy birthday!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Social media is abuzz as the skipper turns 30.

Yuvraj Singh is Player of the World Cup

Yuvraj Singh is Player of the World Cup

Rediff.com3 Apr 2011

In nine matches, including six in the league phase, the Punjab-born Yuvraj amassed 362 runs and took 15 wickets with his slow left-arm spinners.

Anupam Kher to play The Accidental Prime Minister

Anupam Kher to play The Accidental Prime Minister

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Hansal Mehta will write the screenplay; debutante Vijay Gutte will direct the film.

Shakuntala Devi review

Shakuntala Devi review

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

There's nothing wrong in Vidya Balan's performance. There's just nothing new about it, feels Sukanya Verma.

Yuvraj's fight against cancer made him a role model: VVS Laxman

Yuvraj's fight against cancer made him a role model: VVS Laxman

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The way cricketer Yuvraj Singh conquered cancer and then came back on the field with renewed vigour made him a role model for others, former India batsman V V S Laxman said.

KJo gets Big B, SRK, Hrithik to dance in his designs!

KJo gets Big B, SRK, Hrithik to dance in his designs!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Karan Johar, in association with designer Varun Bahl, put up a grand showing on Day Two of HDIL Couture Week.

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: Kohli's brilliance carries India to semi-finals

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: Kohli's brilliance carries India to semi-finals

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

India sealed a semi-final berth in the World Twenty20 after defeating Australia by six wickets in a do-or-die Group 2 match in Mohali.

Why India start as favourites to win World T20

Why India start as favourites to win World T20

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

'Dhoni may be hoping that luck stays with him for a couple of months more.' 'He may want to step down on a triumphant note, holding aloft the World T20 trophy on April 3.'

Ravi Shastri turns entrepreneur

Ravi Shastri turns entrepreneur

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

23 Yards will include body wash, beard oil, shaving gel, deodorant and sanitizer.

Virat Kohli's views on bouncers

Virat Kohli's views on bouncers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Kohli gave his views on the 'chin music' that batsmen are often subjected to by fast bowlers

Pressure on Pant as Saha return looms

Pressure on Pant as Saha return looms

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

More than the runs scored, it is the manner of his dismissals that is causing frustration, considering that the Indian cricket establishment has invested heavily in the 21-year-old from Rourkee.

Indian tennis in 2019: Rise of Sumit Nagal and the Davis Cup that cost Bhupathi captaincy

Indian tennis in 2019: Rise of Sumit Nagal and the Davis Cup that cost Bhupathi captaincy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Sumit Nagal lived a dream when he took on one of the greatest players of all time at a packed Arthur Ashe stadium in a US Open first-rounder.

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

At an online book release event, former vice president Hamid Ansari lays to rest the controversies surrounding his tenure.

Yuvraj Singh battling lung tumour

Yuvraj Singh battling lung tumour

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Yuvraj Singh has a "non-malignant tumour" in his left lung and that is the reason why the flamboyant left-hander opted out of the upcoming ODI cricket series against West Indies.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.