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Can You Recognise These Actors?

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.

Cong reprimands spokesperson for 'fat Rohit Sharma' post

Cong reprimands spokesperson for 'fat Rohit Sharma' post

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

In her now-deleted post, Mohamed said Sharma is "fat for a sportsman". "Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!" she said.

1983 World Cup landmark event in my life: Tendulkar

1983 World Cup landmark event in my life: Tendulkar

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar said India's 1983 World Cup triumph was a 'landmark event' in his life. India had defeated the mighty West Indies by 43 runs at Lord's to claim their first-ever World Cup title.

Who should decide Dhoni's future?

Who should decide Dhoni's future?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Veteran cricketer Kapil Dev, on Saturday, said the topic of wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future in T20s is better left to the selectors.

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The estimated costs of these weddings start from Rs 100 crore and go up to Rs 700 crore.

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

On this day in the year 1983, India lifted their first ever Cricket World Cup title, defeating West Indies by 43 runs at Lord's.

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.

Santner's sensational spinning feat shatters records!

Santner's sensational spinning feat shatters records!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Mitchell Santner, etched his name alongside the legendary Daniel Vettori in the annals of cricket history

June 25, 1983: When India Conquered the World

June 25, 1983: When India Conquered the World

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

A triumph that will stand the test of eternity!

'Gavaskar Wasn't The Best Captain'

'Gavaskar Wasn't The Best Captain'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Shashi Tharoor's remark was a dilution of the points he made in the Weekly cover story, where he denounced Sunny's captaincy in more vivid terms.

Should Ranveer play Prakash Padukone? VOTE!

Should Ranveer play Prakash Padukone? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Apparently, Deepika will now produce a bio-pic on the life of her father, the badminton champion, Prakash Padukone.

The Year-End Bollywood Quiz

The Year-End Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

When Ranveer Met Bolt, Pep, Stokes...

When Ranveer Met Bolt, Pep, Stokes...

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh had a day to remember as he caught up with some of the world's greatest sportspeople at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday.

'1983 WC win great motivation for us'

'1983 WC win great motivation for us'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2008

With India's silver jubilee World Cup celebrations underway, Mahendra Singh Dhoni aspires for similar glory.

'Dhoni could have played 100 Tests...but has done a good thing'

'Dhoni could have played 100 Tests...but has done a good thing'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Saluting his decision to retire from Test cricket, former India captain Kapil Dev has said Mahendra Singh Dhoni has given everybody, including the chair-greedy administrators, a food for thought with his bold step.

Gauri, Shah Rukh Khan, Most Stylish Couple

Gauri, Shah Rukh Khan, Most Stylish Couple

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Bollywood stars on the HT Style awards red carpet.

Pant has to keep on getting runs and prove everybody wrong: Kapil

Pant has to keep on getting runs and prove everybody wrong: Kapil

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

It is the job of a talented cricketer like Rishabh Pant to prove his detractors wrong, legendary India all-rounder Kapil Dev said. Recently, Pant has found himself at the receiving end of criticism for his inconsistency with the gloves and the bat and has lost his place in the Indian team.

Harbhajan joins 300-wicket club

Harbhajan joins 300-wicket club

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Harbhajan Singh became the third Indian and 22nd cricketer in the world to claim 300 or more wickets in Test cricket when he dismissed Australia captain Ricky Ponting on the second day of the fourth and final Test in Nagpur on Friday. The Punjab offie, who is playing his 72nd Test, is behind just-retired Anil Kumble (619 from 132 Tests) and Kapil Dev (434 from 131 Tests).

Revisiting the 1987 WC semis: A tearful Maninder, an upset Azhar

Revisiting the 1987 WC semis: A tearful Maninder, an upset Azhar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

'People till date say Gooch swept us out of the game. But if anyone watches that game, you will see that there were times when he was beaten for turn and the ball missed the stumps by a whisker. There were times he missed some straight balls going for sweep but in the pre-DRS days, you didn't get front-foot LBW in those days.'

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists all the important numbers from Day 5 of the 4th Test at the Oval.

Madame Tussauds Comes To Noida

Madame Tussauds Comes To Noida

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Madame Tussauds Wax Museum at the DLF Mall, Noida hosts 50 waxworks of Indian and international celebrities.

Kohli didn't influence Shastri's selection, says Kapil

Kohli didn't influence Shastri's selection, says Kapil

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'We didn't ask anyone for their views, because there was no scope for it'

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Harbhajan Singh is the first Indian to take a Test hat-trick. He achieved this feat while playing against Australia at Kolkata in March 2001 by dismissing Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne.

Coach Dravid hails 'absolute match-winner' Ashwin

Coach Dravid hails 'absolute match-winner' Ashwin

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Tom Latham to claim his 418th Test wicket and go past Harbhajan Singh on the fifth and final day of the opening Test against New Zealand in Kanpur on Monday. He is now only behind Anil Kumble and Kapil Dev in the overall standings.

INTERESTING numbers from 3rd Test, Day 2

INTERESTING numbers from 3rd Test, Day 2

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the Kandy Test, Day 2.

This Indian team far better than Pakistan: Kapil

This Indian team far better than Pakistan: Kapil

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev said the India are a far better side than Pakistan and he doesn't see Virat Kohli's team losing to the arch-rivals in their World Cup clash on Sunday.

Priyanka's Day Out With Baby Malti Marie

Priyanka's Day Out With Baby Malti Marie

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Katrina's back with her boys... Abhishek Bachchan meets his hero... Karisma's quiz question...

'Dhoni's confidence in the players' ability is helping India'

'Dhoni's confidence in the players' ability is helping India'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Lauding Mahendra Singh Dhoni's brave leadership, the legendary Kapil Dev felt it is the Indian captain's confidence in his players' ability that makes them believe they can retain the World Cup.

Yuvraj, Kapil to grace Laureus World Sports Awards

Yuvraj, Kapil to grace Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

While Kapil is an academy member of the Laureus World Sports Awards along with Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh, Yuvraj has been invited in role of an ambassador.

'I don't have any personal fight with Kapil Sharma'

'I don't have any personal fight with Kapil Sharma'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'Kapil will always be my friend.' 'Sometimes it's nice to remain silent.'

Here's what Kapil said on Dhoni's return to Indian team

Here's what Kapil said on Dhoni's return to Indian team

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The legendary Kapil Dev is not excited about Mahendra Singh Dhoni's return to action during the Indian Premier League, saying the league is for future stars and suggested that he should play a few matches to be considered for selection in India's squad for the T20 World Cup later this year. Dhoni will start training for his much-anticipated return to action in the 13th edition of the IPL from March 2 amid never-ending speculation on his career, which has been on hold since last year's ODI World Cup.

WATCH Ranveer, Rana, Pawan On OTT

WATCH Ranveer, Rana, Pawan On OTT

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

From Shabana Azmi in a video game inspired series to Ranveer Singh's miraculous transformation into Kapil Dev, OTT is loaded with goodies this week.

Deepika to be paid Rs 14 crores for '83

Deepika to be paid Rs 14 crores for '83

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Deepika was reluctant to do the role, but Ranveer persuaded her, and the 000s on the cheque did the rest, reports Subhash K Jha.

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The para-athletes outnumbered the able-bodied ones in the list this time due to the magnificent Paris Paralympics performance in which they returned with 29 medals, including seven gold and nine silver.

Ashwin fourth Indian to scale 400 Test wickets

Ashwin fourth Indian to scale 400 Test wickets

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin attained the landmark of 400 wickets in Test cricket, trapping Jofra Archer leg before wicket, on Thursday, Day 2 of the third Test against England in Ahmedabad.

What Makes Triptii Dimri So Desirable?

What Makes Triptii Dimri So Desirable?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Film stars are beloved in our cinema-obsessed country. Stars are not only watched and worshipped on screen but also talked about with much fondness.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Kohli joins elite list of India captains

Kohli joins elite list of India captains

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

So far, Kohli has captained India in 60 Tests, and 45 T20Is, and on Sunday, he lead the team in his 95th ODI.

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

'Who doesn't love him?'

'Who doesn't love him?'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'It was a very emotional moment for me because this fellow has made immense contributions to Indian cricket.'