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The real heroes never.... Gill salutes armed forces

"The real heroes never...." Gill salutes armed forces

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Gill hails Indian Armed Forces for role in successful resumption of IPL 2025

BCCI shuffles Test venues! Delhi misses out on SA Test

BCCI shuffles Test venues! Delhi misses out on SA Test

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

While Delhi was set to host the opening Test against South Africa from November 14-18, it will now host the second Test against West Indies starting October 10.

SRH's Abhishek ends season with IPL run record

SRH's Abhishek ends season with IPL run record

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'Yuvraj has worked really hard on him and Abhishek has also put in the effort.'

'Sudharsan's restraint, shot-selection set him apart'

'Sudharsan's restraint, shot-selection set him apart'

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Sanjay Bangar applauds Sai Sudharsan's 'controlled' brilliance after match-winning century

Rahane reflects on season of lost opportunities

Rahane reflects on season of lost opportunities

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'A format like this, you got to be switched on every time. This format is really tough, this IPL is really tough.'

Sandeep Sharma's unflattering IPL record

Sandeep Sharma's unflattering IPL record

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

This happened in the 20th over of Delhi Capitals' innings with Sandeep bowling four wide balls and a no ball in the over.

Are Delhi Capitals Crumbling at the Worst Time?

Are Delhi Capitals Crumbling at the Worst Time?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

It's now or never for DC. If they don't find their mojo soon, they could be left watching the playoffs from the sidelines.

Axar fined Rs 12 lakh for...

Axar fined Rs 12 lakh for...

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

'This was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct.'

RCB's spin sensation who's turning heads in IPL 2025

RCB's spin sensation who's turning heads in IPL 2025

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

The spin all-rounder played a pivotal role in restricting Delhi's batters, including claiming the key wicket of the experienced Faf du Plessis, finishing with figures of 1/28.

'IPL Has Done Fantastic For Indian Cricket'

'IPL Has Done Fantastic For Indian Cricket'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Kiran More, retired Test cricketer and former chairman of the selectors, tells Faisal Shariff how this IPL season belongs to the batters and explains the art of scouting for new talent.

Kohli touches coach's feet in heartfelt post-match moment

Kohli touches coach's feet in heartfelt post-match moment

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Amid the roars and celebrations, one emotional moment stood out and captured the true essence of Kohli's journey: after the game, he sought out his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, among the crowd.

IPL PIX: Klaasen slams 37-ball century as SRH maul KKR

IPL PIX: Klaasen slams 37-ball century as SRH maul KKR

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad ended their disappointing IPL season with power-packed batting effort, etching a crushing 110-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders.

SEE: Kuldeep Slaps Rinku, Fans Shocked and Furious

SEE: Kuldeep Slaps Rinku, Fans Shocked and Furious

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Amid swirling rumours of tension between them, Kuldeep Yadav and Rinku Singh have set the record straight with a heartwarming gesture of friendship.

Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals have never won the IPL despite featuring top talent over the years. Under Axar Patel's leadership, they will hope IPL 2025 finally ends their title drought.

Price tag pressure? Iyer's flop show for KKR continues

Price tag pressure? Iyer's flop show for KKR continues

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Price tag pressure? Poor season continues for KKR's Venkatesh Iyer

Kohli's 'This Is My Ground' Message to Rahul Goes Viral

Kohli's 'This Is My Ground' Message to Rahul Goes Viral

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Kohli walked up to Rahul and cheekily recreated Rahul's famous celebration - pointing to the ground and thumping his chest.

PIX: Krunal shines as RCB beat DC to go top of IPL

PIX: Krunal shines as RCB beat DC to go top of IPL

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Krunal Pandya recorded his first fifty in IPL since 2016, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru pull off a six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals.

Why RR Languishes In 9th Spot

Why RR Languishes In 9th Spot

Rediff.com21 May 2025

RR lost as many as 5 games this IPL after being in a seemingly winning position. Had they managed to win those games, they would have sealed a playoff spot.

Why Sanju Samson Walked Off in Pain

Why Sanju Samson Walked Off in Pain

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Sanju Samson walked off clutching his side, unable to return for the rest of the innings

Can Shreyas Pip Sai Sudharsan To MVP?

Can Shreyas Pip Sai Sudharsan To MVP?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji check out who could be the Most Valuable Player of IPL 2025 before the final.

IPL PIX: Sudharsan's century powers Titans to play-offs

IPL PIX: Sudharsan's century powers Titans to play-offs

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Sai Sudharsan smashed an unbeaten century and captain Shubman Gill stroked a quickfire 93 as Gujarat Titans thrashed Delhi Capitals by an emphatic 10-wicket margin.

Delhi Capitals have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

Delhi Capitals have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Shaken by the abrupt suspension of their previous match due to the India-Pakistan conflict, a struggling Delhi Capitals will look to regroup and address bowling concerns when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in a reverse-leg IPL clash in Delhi on Sunday to keep their play-off hopes alive.

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.

Do-or-Die for Delhi Capitals vs in-form Punjab Kings

Do-or-Die for Delhi Capitals vs in-form Punjab Kings

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Delhi Capitals will be desperate to arrest their slump and stay in contention for a play-off berth when they take on high-flying Punjab Kings in a crucial IPL match in Dharamsala on Thursday.

Jaitley had defended anonymity of electoral bonds

Jaitley had defended anonymity of electoral bonds

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Years before the Supreme Court struck down as 'unconstitutional' an opaque political funding tool that allowed individuals and companies to donate money to political parties anonymously and without any limits, the then finance minister Arun Jaitley -- the prime mover of electoral bonds -- had termed them legitimate and transparent.

Who is the DC coach fined during Super Over drama?

Who is the DC coach fined during Super Over drama?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel has been fined 25 percent of his match fee and accumulated one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the team's match against Rajasthan Royals.

Salaries, allowances, pensions of MPs hiked; monthly income rises to...

Salaries, allowances, pensions of MPs hiked; monthly income rises to...

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The Indian government has increased the salaries of Members of Parliament (MPs) by 24 percent, effective April 1, 2023. This increase was based on the Cost Inflation Index and brings their monthly salary to Rs 1.24 lakh. The notification also included increases in daily allowances for sitting members, pension, and additional pension for former MPs. While some MPs welcomed the increase, others expressed dissatisfaction and instead advocated for a rise in the MP Local Area Development Fund (MPLADS). The increase has been implemented based on the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act and the Cost Inflation Index specified in the Income Tax Act of 1961.

Why was Riyan Parag Forced to Change Bat Mid-Match?

Why was Riyan Parag Forced to Change Bat Mid-Match?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

When the umpires conducted the routine check on Parag's bat, it was found to be non-compliant. As a result, he was asked to switch to a different bat before resuming his innings.

RCB's unstoppable away streak: Chawla reveals secret

RCB's unstoppable away streak: Chawla reveals secret

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Virat and Krunal inspired Bengaluru to the top of the table by stitching up an impeccable 119-run stand to safely guide the Royal Challengers through the turbulent phase.

How DC Fell Into Karn Sharma's Trap

How DC Fell Into Karn Sharma's Trap

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

There were no demons in the pitch, but 37-year-old Karn varied his pace brilliantly and allowed the balls to slightly grip off the surface and the DC batters fell into his trap, perishing while attempting risky shots.

Bat. Ball. Brilliance. Sunil Narine reignites KKR's playoff dream

Bat. Ball. Brilliance. Sunil Narine reignites KKR's playoff dream

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Bee Gees' 'Stayin' Alive, Stayin' Alive' could've been the soundtrack of the night - because Sunil Narine made sure Kolkata Knight Riders were doing just that.

Harshit says Gambhir's aura is missing at KKR

Harshit says Gambhir's aura is missing at KKR

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'You also know that Gambhir has an aura, the way he comes and takes the team along. I was just talking about that.'

IPL PIX: Narine's spell spins KKR to vital win over DC

IPL PIX: Narine's spell spins KKR to vital win over DC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Narine stars as KKR keep playoff hopes alive with 14-run win over DC

3 Balls, 3 Runouts As DC Commit Harakiri

3 Balls, 3 Runouts As DC Commit Harakiri

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals committed harakiri in what seemed like an easy run chase against Mumbai Indians to slump to their first defeat in IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Karun's IPL Resurrection After 1,076 Days!

Karun's IPL Resurrection After 1,076 Days!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Karun Nair captured the hearts of cricket romantics even though his side -- Delhi Capitals -- lost to Mumbai Indians in a humdinger in IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

The price of building India: Why cement remains in the 28% GST slab

The price of building India: Why cement remains in the 28% GST slab

Rediff.com7 May 2025

The 31st meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, held in December 2018, deferred a decision to reduce the GST rate for cement from 28 per cent to 18 per cent. This was despite recognising that cement - along with automobile parts - remained among the few mass-consumption items still taxed at the highest slab, which was originally meant for luxury and sin goods.

Delhi Capitals seek first win at 'home' against RR

Delhi Capitals seek first win at 'home' against RR

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals looked like a well-oiled machine with four wins in a row before a stunning batting meltdown against Mumbai Indians halted their momentum.

Virat, BCCI Veep Meet India's Veep

Virat, BCCI Veep Meet India's Veep

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar along with BCCI's omnipresent Vice-President Rajeev Shukla in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Mentally, I was ready: Nair

Mentally, I was ready: Nair

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

'but in my mind, it was just about going out there and giving myself a few balls and just getting used to the speed of the game again and the atmosphere.'

Kohli makes a touching choice before Ranji comeback

Kohli makes a touching choice before Ranji comeback

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Kohli was reportedly offered the captaincy for the Ranji Trophy match against Railways but chose to decline the opportunity