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IPL 2022: Who Will Make The Playoffs?

IPL 2022: Who Will Make The Playoffs?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

>With 40 out of 70 IPL 2022 games completed, the crucial playoff spots are slowly starting to take shape. Shailesh Karkera finds out how teams may fare in the crucial second half of IPL 2022.

AAP played spoiler in Guj, no silent campaign in hard-fought poll: Chidambaram

AAP played spoiler in Guj, no silent campaign in hard-fought poll: Chidambaram

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Chidambaram also stressed that there were lessons to be learnt by the Congress from the Gujarat loss, saying there is no such thing as a "silent" campaign in a hard-fought election.

AAP is newest national party; Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose tag

AAP is newest national party; Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose tag

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The country now has six national parties - Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party, Communist Party of India-Marxist, NPP and AAP.

Break in rains a threat to kharif yield, rabi sowing

Break in rains a threat to kharif yield, rabi sowing

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

A prolonged break in monsoon rains in most parts of the country is threatening to hit the yield of kharif crops. It could even delay the upcoming rabi sowing. Major agricultural states, such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat, have witnessed a deficit of 30-80 per cent in southwest monsoon rainfall in August compared to the long-period average for the month. Meteorologists see no big revival in monsoon rains from hereon, though they forecast "some activity" over the Bay of Bengal on September 5-6.

NCERT drops Khalistan reference from class 12 textbook on SGPC's objection

NCERT drops Khalistan reference from class 12 textbook on SGPC's objection

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The NCERT has dropped references to the demand for a separate Sikh nation of Khalistan from the class 12 political science textbook following objections from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), according to top education ministry officials.

Ranji roundup: Punjab bundle out Delhi for 107 on Day 1

Ranji roundup: Punjab bundle out Delhi for 107 on Day 1

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Punjab seamer Siddarth Kaul returned with an impressive six-wicket haul to dismiss Delhi for 107 in their first innings on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Group B match.

'You will get a tight slap...': Sehwag lashes out at Gill

'You will get a tight slap...': Sehwag lashes out at Gill

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

While Shubman Gill was praised following his second half-century of the season, former India opener Viren

Ranji roundup: Bengal, Punjab fail to qualify for quarters; Kerala advance

Ranji roundup: Bengal, Punjab fail to qualify for quarters; Kerala advance

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's maiden double hundred went in vain as Bengal failed to qualify for the knockout stages after their final Ranji Trophy Group B encounter against Punjab ended in a draw in Kolkata.

'Arjun, don't listen to critics'

'Arjun, don't listen to critics'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'He can bowl at 140 kph so as soon as he gets comfortable bowling in the team environment, gets more comfortable playing in front of the big lights and big crowd, his pace will increase.'

Titans hold psychological edge in clash with Royals

Titans hold psychological edge in clash with Royals

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

History is on Hardik Pandya's side, which has won all three games against the Royals so far, and that would certainly play on the minds of the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan outfit at the Narendra Modi stadium.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

With more than a 100 runs still to get, it would be an uphill task for Maharashtra to turn the match around on Day 3.

Excited to go with three mystery spinners against Titans: Arun

Excited to go with three mystery spinners against Titans: Arun

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Following their crushing win over RCB, Kolkata Knight Riders are excited to play three mystery spinners against Gujarat Titans in their next IPL encounter.

Punjab bag two points from draw

Punjab bag two points from draw

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Punjab settled for a draw with Gujarat after bad light stopped play early on the fourth and final day of their Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match.

Top Performer: Shubman Gill

Top Performer: Shubman Gill

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Gill, who had hit 84 in the previous game against Delhi Capitals, was in imperious form as he cut, drove and smacked the Punjab Kings bowlers.

Moosewala murder: Pune police nab shooter Santosh Jadhav

Moosewala murder: Pune police nab shooter Santosh Jadhav

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Jadhav, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has been detained in a 2021 murder case registered at Manchar police station in Pune district.

'Modi remains deeply involved in every election the BJP contests'

'Modi remains deeply involved in every election the BJP contests'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'The BJP while being in government in Gujarat continues to campaign like an Opposition party whereas the Opposition does the opposite.'

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Shivam Dube continued his recent streak of form with a counter-attacking fifty that proved to be the cornerstone of Mumbai's excellent 330 for six against Bengal

Why KKR Bought Starc, SRH Cummins, MI Coetzee, GT Johnson...

Why KKR Bought Starc, SRH Cummins, MI Coetzee, GT Johnson...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'All the venues are high-scoring venues. So what you need is pace.' 'You really want someone to come there and control the flow of runs in the death overs, whether you are setting a target or setting a target.' 'It is going to be the fast bowlers because at how many venues have you seen spinners bowling the death overs?'

Maps seized from youths held in Gujarat

Maps seized from youths held in Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

The police on Tuesday detained four persons from Maharashtra and seized maps of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Punjab and some materials written in Urdu, three days after the serial bomb blasts in Ahmedabad.

Ranji Roundup: Punjab beat Delhi; Tare, Dubey lead Mumbai fight back

Ranji Roundup: Punjab beat Delhi; Tare, Dubey lead Mumbai fight back

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Punjab pummelled Delhi by 10 wickets for their maiden win of the season on Friday while handing the hosts their first Ranji Trophy loss at home in five years.

Preity Cheers PBKS Win

Preity Cheers PBKS Win

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta's team handed Gujarat Titans a loss when PBKS defeated the Hardik Pandya-led side by 8 wickets on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Despite the national capital recording its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels may rise due to low night temperatures and sporadic burning of firecrackers though there is a ban on their manufacture, storage, sale and use within the city.

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

After Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha were spotted together on several occasions, rumours linking them have been doing the rounds.

NDRF deploys teams in Gujarat for cyclone Nilofar

NDRF deploys teams in Gujarat for cyclone Nilofar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The National Disaster Response Force has deployed its teams in vulnerable areas of Gujarat to deal with cyclonic storm Nilofar that will hit the state's coast on Friday.

Bond aims to boost Arjun Tendulkar's pace

Bond aims to boost Arjun Tendulkar's pace

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Bond has said he will be working on increasing the pace of Arjun Tendulkar

Ranji: Jagadeesan's triple ton, Tiwary's ton dominate the day

Ranji: Jagadeesan's triple ton, Tiwary's ton dominate the day

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Narayan Jagadeesan followed up his double ton in the previous game with a magnificent triple century to help Tamil Nadu declare their first innings

How does Gill handle pressure of the immense fame and success?

How does Gill handle pressure of the immense fame and success?

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Shubman Gill is pegged as the next big thing in Indian cricket having quickly risen to top in all formats. But how does the youngster handle the immense pressure?

'BJP-AAP clash is related to Delhi municipal elections'

'BJP-AAP clash is related to Delhi municipal elections'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'The BJP is scared it may lose the Delhi municipal elections where they have been in power for the last 15 years.'

Unbeaten on the road, mighty Titans pose tough challenge for hosts MI

Unbeaten on the road, mighty Titans pose tough challenge for hosts MI

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Former champions Mumbai Indians will have their task cut out when they host Gujarat Titans, who remain unbeaten on the road.

Gujarat is most tax-compliant state in AY19, Bihar least

Gujarat is most tax-compliant state in AY19, Bihar least

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Among large states, the lowest rate of filing was seen in Bihar at 5 per cent, followed by UP at 8.11 per cent - much below the national average of 12 per cent.

Amid Rahul's yatra, Congress faces hour of reckoning in Thursday's counting

Amid Rahul's yatra, Congress faces hour of reckoning in Thursday's counting

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The Congress party may have its eyes firmly set on the Bharat Jodo Yatra, but it kept its fingers crossed as it waited for Thursday's counting of votes for the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Amarinder replaced as his govt was being run by BJP from Delhi: Priyanka

Amarinder replaced as his govt was being run by BJP from Delhi: Priyanka

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said the former chief minister Amarinder Singh-led Punjab government had to be replaced as it was being run by the BJP from Delhi.

Ranji roundup: Tiwary-Gharami steer Bengal to win

Ranji roundup: Tiwary-Gharami steer Bengal to win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Senior batter Manoj Tiwary combined with the young Sudip Kumar Gharami to steer Bengal to a hardfought seven-wicket win against Baroda to climb to the top of Group A in the Ranji Trophy.

Untimely rain in March damages rabi crops

Untimely rain in March damages rabi crops

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Untimely rains during March have caused damage to rabi crops and may result in lower yields, a report said on Wednesday. Between March 1 and 21, cumulative rains have been 20 per cent more than normal, and in the past four days, it was 3-4 times more than usual, according to a report by Crisil Market Intelligence and Analytics. On March 21, the rain volume in central India was 1,600 per cent more than normal, the report said, adding that unfortunately, this ongoing harvest window for rabi crops has been lashed by an untimely torrent.

Have Rajasthan aced the impact sub rule?

Have Rajasthan aced the impact sub rule?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

RR played their first two 'home' games at Guwahati and the contest on Wednesday night will be their first at home at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

Modi's favourite babu returns to Gujarat

Modi's favourite babu returns to Gujarat

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley revealed that the government wanted to give Hasmukh Adhia a post-retirement role, but Dr Adhia said he would not work for a single day after November 30.

Miller reckons these factors behind GT loss

Miller reckons these factors behind GT loss

Rediff.com4 May 2022

According to Miller, Gujarat Titans didn't score enough runs.

Top Performer: Dependable Dhawan

Top Performer: Dependable Dhawan

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Dhawan anchored the innings beautifully, adapted his strategy according to the situation and made sure that he saw his team through the finish line at the end.

2nd phase of vaccine to cover 60+, include private centres

2nd phase of vaccine to cover 60+, include private centres

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The second phase of Covid-19 vaccination in India will begin from March ,1 in which people above 60 years of age and those above 45 years of age with comorbidities will be vaccinated, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday.

What's Modi Discussing With Gita?

What's Modi Discussing With Gita?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, November 15.