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Why Rinku Reminds SKY of Dhoni

Why Rinku Reminds SKY of Dhoni

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'When I saw Rinku come in to bat in the last game, the composure he showed was brilliant. It reminded me of someone. Everyone knows the answer.'

BJP MLAs to pick Madhya Pradesh CM on Monday

BJP MLAs to pick Madhya Pradesh CM on Monday

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The BJP retained power in MP in the November 17 polls emphatically winning 163 seats in the 230-member assembly, leaving the Congress a distant second with 66 seats.

'Learnt a lot from Dhoni but...'

'Learnt a lot from Dhoni but...'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

He has learnt a lot from the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni but Ruturaj Gaikwad said he will lean on his own leadership style during the Asian Games.

Ruturaj-led Indian team depart for Asian Games

Ruturaj-led Indian team depart for Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan -- the top-five ranked teams in the ICC T20I rankings are the top seeds and have been granted direct entry into the quarter-finals.

Laxman ready for match-winning knocks in NZ

Laxman ready for match-winning knocks in NZ

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Stylish batsman V V S Laxman on Monday said defeating New Zealand in their own backyard would be a tough challenge for the Indian team but he was ready to play match-winning knocks for his side.

Dhoni is the best person to lead India, says Laxman

Dhoni is the best person to lead India, says Laxman

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Former India batting ace VVS Laxman says Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an amazing person and a very good captain.

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Subhash K Jha celebrates the Ram Mandir pran pratishtha ceremony by picking some memorable Ram bhajans from movies you may not have heard of.

'Fearless but flexible': India's mantra for New Zealand series

'Fearless but flexible': India's mantra for New Zealand series

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

India will play fearless cricket in the limited-overs series in New Zealand while remaining tactically flexible, coach VVS Laxman said on Thursday.

Indian football has progressed, but more work at grassroots needed: Spurs legend King

Indian football has progressed, but more work at grassroots needed: Spurs legend King

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Former England and Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King on Tuesday said though Indian football has progressed extensively in the last few years, the country needed to spread the sport more effectively at the grassroots.

'King Kohli did it in style'

'King Kohli did it in style'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'Watching Virat Kohli master the chase with remarkable consistency is becoming a routine for us.'

VVS Laxman is likely to retire after NZ Test series

VVS Laxman is likely to retire after NZ Test series

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

India's star batsman VVS Laxman is contemplating retirement from international cricket after the two-Test series against New Zealand starting August 23 in Hyderabad.It is learnt that the veteran of 134 Tests will be addressing the media in a day or two to announce his decision to call time on his illustrious 16-year international career.

Dravid, Laxman may have to lower IPL base price

Dravid, Laxman may have to lower IPL base price

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

They are the pillar of the Indian Test team but Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman may have to lower their base prices in order to keep the franchises interested for the upcoming fourth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

VVS Laxman was a rare player in a symphony orchestra

VVS Laxman was a rare player in a symphony orchestra

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

VVS Laxman was the one of the last artists of the willow, writes Haresh Pandya.

Woman tourist raped in Goa resort, Gujarat man held

Woman tourist raped in Goa resort, Gujarat man held

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The incident took place on August 23, and based on the victim's complaint, the police arrested the 47-year-old accused, identified as Laxman Shiyar, who was also on a visit to Goa as a tourist, he said.

'We had been told to not say anything to this bloke'

'We had been told to not say anything to this bloke'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Swann said he benefitted from legendary Shane Warne's advice on how to play on spin-friendly Indian wickets.

Bangaru Laxman gets 4-year jail term for taking bribe

Bangaru Laxman gets 4-year jail term for taking bribe

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Former Bharatiya Janata Party president Bangaru Laxman will be sentenced on Saturday by a Delhi court for the offence of accepting Rs one lakh as bribe from a fake arms dealer in a fictitious deal 11 years ago. The CBI has sought a maximum punishment of five year jail term for Laxman, who had to resign as the BJP chief after a video of him accepting the bribe surfaced in 2001.

Ashwin's 100 Tests, In Numbers

Ashwin's 100 Tests, In Numbers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Ashwin is the only Indian to score a century and bag a five-wicket in a single Test. He has achieved this feat on three occasions.

What govt must do when media crosses the Laxman rekha

What govt must do when media crosses the Laxman rekha

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The time has come for the government to institute a defence advisory notice system in India when media crosses the Laxman rekha, argues B Raman.

So Many Movies Coming Up In 2024!

So Many Movies Coming Up In 2024!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Joginder Tuteja lists the Bollywood arrivals in theatres later this year.

Tendulkar, Laxman strike sweet fifties as match ends in draw

Tendulkar, Laxman strike sweet fifties as match ends in draw

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Sachin Tendulkar spared the hosts a century as India's middle-order batsmen warmed up with some useful knocks before the two-day practice match against Cricket Australia Chairman's XI ended in a draw in Canberra on Friday.

What will be VVS Laxman's strategy to beef up Sunrisers' thin middle-order?

What will be VVS Laxman's strategy to beef up Sunrisers' thin middle-order?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

In David Warner, who is back as captain for this season, the franchise has an inspirational leader and a superb batsman, who would like to lead from the front.

Kriti Prays For Adipurush

Kriti Prays For Adipurush

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Ms Sanon flew to Nashik to pray at the Sita Gufa Mandir there.

V V S Laxman to tie the knot on February 15

V V S Laxman to tie the knot on February 15

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

The girl is an MCA student and a close relative.

Jagdish Shettar returns to BJP, Cong cries betrayal

Jagdish Shettar returns to BJP, Cong cries betrayal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Former Karnataka chief minister Jagdish Shettar, who had quit the Bharatiya Janata Party to join the Congress ahead of the state assembly polls last year, rejoined his old party on Thursday.

Tendulkar, Laxman bat for polio eradication in Pak

Tendulkar, Laxman bat for polio eradication in Pak

Rediff.com16 Mar 2004

Indian cricketers, especially Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, are extremely popular in Pakistan.

I think, I got it too late: Sehwag on ICC's Hall of Fame induction

I think, I got it too late: Sehwag on ICC's Hall of Fame induction

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Sehwag, who accumulated 8,586 runs from 104 Tests at an average of 49.34 and also took 40 wickets during his Test career which spanned from 2001-2013, revealed the role of Zaheer Khan in his promotion as an opener.

Politicians criticise fans for heckling Pak cricketer Rizwan

Politicians criticise fans for heckling Pak cricketer Rizwan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A group of fans shouted 'Jai Shri Ram' (Hail Lord Ram) multiple times when Rizwan was walking back to the pavilion after being dismissed by pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

UAPA invoked against suspect in Kerala blasts case

UAPA invoked against suspect in Kerala blasts case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Besides Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) (punishment for murder) and Section 3 of the Explosive Substances Act, relevant sections of the UAPA have also been invoked against the accused, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) official told reporters in Kochi.

VVS to coach Team India in opening T20I against England?

VVS to coach Team India in opening T20I against England?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Laxman accompanied Team India as its coach during its two T20I match series against Ireland,

2nd Test: Mindset, technical changes imperative for India batters

2nd Test: Mindset, technical changes imperative for India batters

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

After England tore the prediction books for an epochal 28-run victory in Hyderabad in the first Test, India now find themselves in a tight space, mentally and technically, ahead of the second match starting in four days in Visakhapatnam.

Don't show sympathy to BJP: Uddhav tells supporters

Don't show sympathy to BJP: Uddhav tells supporters

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Thackeray wondered why the BJP has not fielded any member of the Lokmanya Tilak family for the Kasba bypoll.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

Dravid's pep talk to Indian women's team

Dravid's pep talk to Indian women's team

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Rahul Dravid spent some quality time at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and gave a pep talk to women cricketers ahead of their tour of Bangladesh.

On hospital bed, all Laxman wants is pen and paper

On hospital bed, all Laxman wants is pen and paper

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

"All he wants is a paper and pen to sketch. He is trying to put signature on paper. I gave him his drawing pad and said this is for you to sketch," R K Laxman's daughter-in-law Usha told PTI on Friday morning.

Ganguly, Jones, Laxman say pink ball is here to stay

Ganguly, Jones, Laxman say pink ball is here to stay

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

With the Eden Gardens set to host the country's first day-night match with a pink ball in club cricket, an expert panel, comprising Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman and Dean Jones, strongly feel the innovation is here to stay.

Why VVS was appointed NCA's head coach...

Why VVS was appointed NCA's head coach...

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly says former teammate VVS Laxman's stature in Indian cricket is beyond everything

'Way to go Netherlands... brilliant!'

'Way to go Netherlands... brilliant!'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

''What an incredible story the Dutch have written.'