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Knew my strengths, believed in myself: Shreyas Iyer

Knew my strengths, believed in myself: Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Shreyas Iyer has overcome perceptions about his batting abilities and a difficult period in his career to establish himself as a key player in India's ODI team.

SP MP refuses to aplogise for Rana Sanga remark, 'unknown mob' booked

SP MP refuses to aplogise for Rana Sanga remark, 'unknown mob' booked

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman on Thursday said he will not apologise for his remarks on Rana Sanga because one cannot deny history.

Hyundai falls behind M&M, Tata Motors in Feb retail sales: FADA

Hyundai falls behind M&M, Tata Motors in Feb retail sales: FADA

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Long standing number two passenger vehicle maker in India, Hyundai Motor India, has slipped to fourth position in the domestic market in terms of retail sales last month behind Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors, as per the latest data shared by dealer's body FADA. Hyundai Motor India clocked retail sales of 38,156 units last month, a dip of 20 per cent as compared with 47,540 units in February last year.

The Friend Who Changed An IPL Star's Life

The Friend Who Changed An IPL Star's Life

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'One day I told him, if you want to be a cricketer with a long career, you cannot be a fast bowler.' 'I felt more than pace, unorthodox left arm spin would suit him better.' 'Please don't give me credit for what he is doing now. I only made a suggestion.'

'I Never Had To Deal With My Inhibitions'

'I Never Had To Deal With My Inhibitions'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Say hello to The Royals!

15 Immortal Manoj Kumar Songs

15 Immortal Manoj Kumar Songs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Manoj Kumar's musical imprints are as deep as his cinematic ones.

'I Had No Worry About Getting A Bad Name'

'I Had No Worry About Getting A Bad Name'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'I enjoyed my fiery exchanges with Akshay Kumar, who was extremely gracious and generous when the camera was not rolling. I enjoyed locking horns with him in court.'

Penalty drama: Forest edge Ipswich in FA Cup thriller

Penalty drama: Forest edge Ipswich in FA Cup thriller

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Nottingham Forest reached the FA Cup quarter-finals as they beat fellow Premier League club Ipswich Town on penalties after the City Ground clash ended 1-1 after extra time on Monday.

Harvinder Singh: Coach Behind Ashwani Kumar's Rise

Harvinder Singh: Coach Behind Ashwani Kumar's Rise

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Harvinder Singh was one of India's most promising pacers in the 1990s having played three Tests and 16 ODIs.

China honours officer injured in Galwan clash

China honours officer injured in Galwan clash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

China has honored an army regiment commander who was injured in the Galwan Valley border clash with Indian soldiers in 2020 as an outstanding member of the national advisory body - Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Qi Fabao, who was made the torchbearer for the Winter Olympics in 2022, was among the 33 individuals honored with the 2024 Outstanding Performance Award for CPPCC Members. The incident, which resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers, led to a freeze in relations between the two countries for over four years. Ties were restored after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in October 2023.

Rodriguez shines in stunning I-League debut

Rodriguez shines in stunning I-League debut

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Colombia's Luis Rodriguez made a memorable I-League debut, scoring an injury-time goal to secure a dramatic 1-1 draw for Aizawl FC against leaders Churchill Brothers.

The Sikandar You Must Watch Instead

The Sikandar You Must Watch Instead

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Salman Khan's Sikandar may not be the spectacle one hoped it would be. Many decades ago, Sohrab Modi made the historical extravaganza Sikandar that continues to inspire audiences today.

The Person Who Made Manoj Kumar Cry

The Person Who Made Manoj Kumar Cry

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Roshmila Bhattacharya shows us just why India has lost her Mr Bharat.

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'Salman's bad phase is going on for the last five-six years.'

Was desperate to work with Shreyas: Ponting

Was desperate to work with Shreyas: Ponting

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The importance is to win the trophy. There is no pressure (of Punjab having never won the IPL). It is an opportunity, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer said in a joint media interaction with Head Coach Ricky Ponting.

Hero MotoCorp losing rural 2-wheeler market share to other companies

Hero MotoCorp losing rural 2-wheeler market share to other companies

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler maker, has seen a decline in its market share in rural areas since 2018, losing ground to major competitors such as TVS Motor Company, Bajaj Auto, and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), according to data from JATO Dynamics reviewed by Business Standard. Hero's share of rural two-wheeler sales in India has dropped from 40.4 per cent in 2018 to 33.3 per cent in 2023. In contrast, Bajaj's share increased from 12.7 per cent in 2018 to 13.9 per cent, HMSI's from 21.8 per cent to 22.2 per cent, and TVS' from 15.5 per cent to 17.8 per cent. Suzuki Motorcycle India has also seen its share rise from 1.7 per cent to 2.5 per cent.

'I Didn't Tell My Family About Aashram'

'I Didn't Tell My Family About Aashram'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'I knew I wouldn't be offered hero roles anymore. That is why when I accepted this show.'

L2: Empuraan Trailer Looks Exciting!

L2: Empuraan Trailer Looks Exciting!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Empuraan promises a world of geo-political intrigue, drug wars and action spectacle all rolled into one, observes Arjun Menon.

Fan Invasion At Kohli's Ranji Return

Fan Invasion At Kohli's Ranji Return

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Kohli mania reached a fever pitch in the 12th over when a fan breached security, sprinted onto the field, and touched Kohli's feet before being escorted away.

A Salute To A Hero At Zero Degrees

A Salute To A Hero At Zero Degrees

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Despite temperatures dipping below 0 degrees soldiers paid their heartfelt respects to the Maratha warrior king of the 17th century, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Australia hoping match-winners emerge for 'big loss'

Australia hoping match-winners emerge for 'big loss'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Adam Zampa wants new heroes to emerge from the Australian squad at the Champions Trophy to cover the "big loss" of the team's champion pace trio.

Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci passes into the ages

Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci passes into the ages

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Salvatore Schillaci, who was born in the Sicilian city of Palermo and was hospitalised there, suffered from colon cancer.

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'Fan wars should never go this ugly a route. One should remember which country these players represent -- our country. So, then what warrants a cricketer getting booed?'

'Dhoni and Kohli's names will stay for generations'

'Dhoni and Kohli's names will stay for generations'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu hailed MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli as "institutions" whose relevance will not die down while their contemporaries fade.

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

There's not any effort -- not even a smidgen -- to resurrect a superstar on the wane in Sikandar, sighs Sukanya Verma.

League Cup: Newcastle stun Liverpool, end 70-year trophy drought

League Cup: Newcastle stun Liverpool, end 70-year trophy drought

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Local hero Burn gave Newcastle a deserved lead in the 45th minute when the defender thumped in a header from a corner.

Sunita Williams describes how India looks from space

Sunita Williams describes how India looks from space

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Sunita added that "I hope, and I think for sure, I'm gonna be going back to my father's home country and visiting with people and getting excited about the first, or not the first, but the Indian national who's going up on the Axiom Mission coming up, pretty awesome," she said.

World Cup: 'Rohit Sharma is India's real hero'

World Cup: 'Rohit Sharma is India's real hero'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Former England captain Nasser Hussain hailed skipper Rohit Sharma as the 'real hero' for changing the culture of the Indian team.

Sore ankle, 'personal views' behind Starc's Champions Trophy pull-out

Sore ankle, 'personal views' behind Starc's Champions Trophy pull-out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc said a sore ankle and his "personal views" were behind his decision to pull out of the Champions Trophy.

Once Mumbai's villain, Hardik returns to Wankhede as WC hero

Once Mumbai's villain, Hardik returns to Wankhede as WC hero

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Pandya's comeback journey following an ankle injury which he suffered in the ODI World Cup was one that is replete with elements of disappointment and dejection but also with utmost resilience and determination shown against adversity.

Pakistan Helped US Nab This Terrorist

Pakistan Helped US Nab This Terrorist

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Sharifullah, also known as Jafar, is an ISIS-K member and was directly responsible for the killing of 13 US soldiers and roughly 170 Afghans at the Hamid Karzai international airport's 'Abbey Gate' on August 26, 2021.

Have You Watched These Aamir Khan Films?

Have You Watched These Aamir Khan Films?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

There are as many as 22 movies at the Aamir Khan Film Festival in theatres, celebrating the actor's 60th birthday.

Manoj Kumar's 10 BEST Performances

Manoj Kumar's 10 BEST Performances

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

The veteran actor passed into the ages in the early hours of Friday, April 4, 2025. Sukanya Verma looks back at his most memorable performances.

'Our Sardar': Cong asserts claim on Patel's legacy

'Our Sardar': Cong asserts claim on Patel's legacy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-RSS of carrying out a "well-planned conspiracy" against national heroes and said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's ideology was contrary to the RSS' ideas. He defended the relationship between Sardar Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru, saying they were "two sides of the same coin". He also criticized the BJP-RSS for their alleged attempts to appropriate the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel.

Will Hardik's Luck Rub Off On MI Soon?

Will Hardik's Luck Rub Off On MI Soon?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

LSG set MI 204 to win and the visitors fell short by 12 runs. Here are best bowlers of the night...

ICC Champions Trophy: 'We have beaten India in Dubai twice before'

ICC Champions Trophy: 'We have beaten India in Dubai twice before'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Pakistan now face a must-win encounter against India to keep their semi-final hopes alive in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Kohli's Emotional Moment with Coach

Kohli's Emotional Moment with Coach

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The highlight of the ceremony was a touching moment between Kohli and his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma.

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Bill Aitken came to India nearly 60 years ago. He never returned. An Indian citizen since 1972, he tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how India changed his life forever.

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.' 'When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.' 'Five days later, he was signed for Shola Aur Shabnam and I signed Picnic.'

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Dinesh Karthik may have spent his career in M S Dhoni's shadow, but his contributions to Indian cricket, especially in the IPL, deserve a legacy all his own, asserts Sudhir Bisht.