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WPL: Gujarat Giants eye redemption against UP Warriorz

WPL: Gujarat Giants eye redemption against UP Warriorz

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

The Gujarat Giants will be hoping to improve their bowling and fielding after a disappointing defeat in their Women's Premier League season opener. They will face the UP Warriorz, led by Deepti Sharma, who will be looking to capitalize on their strong spin bowling attack. The match will be a crucial one for both teams as they seek to make their mark in the tournament.

US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

A convicted murderer is set to be executed by firing squad in the United States state of South Carolina on Friday, marking the state's first use of the method and the first such execution in the US in nearly 15 years.

WPL: Delhi Capitals eye top spot; UP Warriorz first win

WPL: Delhi Capitals eye top spot; UP Warriorz first win

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Delhi Capitals will be aiming to claim the top spot, while UP Warriorz will be desperate to register their first victory of the season when the two sides face off in the Women's Premier League in Bengaluru on Saturday.

'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.'

History In Minutes: World's First Airmail Flew Over Kumbh

History In Minutes: World's First Airmail Flew Over Kumbh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

In 1911, French pilot Henri Pequet flew the world's first official airmail, carrying over 6,500 letters and postcards, during the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, now Prayagraj. The flight, which covered five miles in 13 minutes, marked a significant milestone in aviation and postal history. The mail included letters to Jawaharlal Nehru and King George V, and special commemorative postcards signed by Pequet are now prized collector's items. The event, which coincided with the Kumbh Mela, highlights the intersection of spiritual and technological advancements in India's history.

Six Indians in Champions Trophy Team of the Tournament

Six Indians in Champions Trophy Team of the Tournament

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The tournament was decorated with several impactful players and 12 of them have made it to the ICC Champions Trophy Team of the Tournament.

WPL: UP Warriorz need to raise game against RCB

WPL: UP Warriorz need to raise game against RCB

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's sturdy middle-order, in-form skipper Smriti Mandhana and a partisan home crowd will be the major challenges UP Warriorz will have to contend with when the two teams clash in the Women's Premier League match in Bengaluru on Monday.

Centre seeks Maha nod to take over Ambedkar's London house

Centre seeks Maha nod to take over Ambedkar's London house

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The file has been submitted for approval, the official in the Chief Minister's Office told PTI.

WPL: Can UP Warriorz spoil RCB's playoff dreams?

WPL: Can UP Warriorz spoil RCB's playoff dreams?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

UP Warriorz, facing elimination in the Women's Premier League, will aim to spoil Royal Challengers Bangalore's playoff hopes in a crucial encounter on Saturday.

India set to be world's publishing hub

India set to be world's publishing hub

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

India's edge in software technology and low cost of publishing makes perfect business sense for publishers.

Priyanka's Day Out With Hollywood

Priyanka's Day Out With Hollywood

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Priyanka Chopra rubbed shoulders with Hollywood aristocracy when she co-hosted the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner along with Julianne Moore and Kim Kardashian on September 9 in New York.

Wriddhiman Saha to retire from cricket at end of season

Wriddhiman Saha to retire from cricket at end of season

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Wriddhiman Saha will retire from cricket at the end of this year's Ranji Trophy.

'It was world-class batsmanship from Rahul and de Kock'

'It was world-class batsmanship from Rahul and de Kock'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Lucknow Super Giants pacer Matt Henry was in awe of the "world-class batsmanship" of skipper KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock, saying the century-plus opening stand between the duo helped them outclass a "very good" Chennai Super Kings bowling attack in the IPL match in Lucknow on Friday.

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.

CSK Vs LSG: Who Bowled The Best Spell? Vote!

CSK Vs LSG: Who Bowled The Best Spell? Vote!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Matheesha Pathirana stood out with his searing pace in a match dominated by the batters.

Henry may miss Champions League final

Henry may miss Champions League final

Rediff.com9 May 2009

The knee injury Barcelona forward Thierry Henry sustained in Saturday's 6-2 win at Real Madrid has made him a major doubt for the UEFA Champions League final against Manchester United. Henry will miss the King's Cup final against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday and the next three Spanish Primera Liga fixtures against Villarreal, Real Mallorca and Osasuna.

Revenge on CSK's mind as LSG eye a heist in Dhoni's bastion

Revenge on CSK's mind as LSG eye a heist in Dhoni's bastion

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The last time the two teams faced off in Lucknow last week, KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock put up a record opening partnership

IPL PIX: Stoinis slams century as LSG clinch record win!

IPL PIX: Stoinis slams century as LSG clinch record win!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday.

Vax king Poonawalla shells out Rs 1,400 crore to snap up London villa

Vax king Poonawalla shells out Rs 1,400 crore to snap up London villa

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Serum Institute of India chief Adar Poonawalla will pay 138 million (about Rs 1,444 crore) for a Mayfair mansion in London in one of the city's most expensive home sales of the year

Games like these happen, we will move forward: Rohit

Games like these happen, we will move forward: Rohit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma is confident that his team will bounce back from the eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru.

Star of the Game: Christopher Henry Gayle!

Star of the Game: Christopher Henry Gayle!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

He has played only two IPL games so far. In each, he has been the Man of the Match.

Shamsi opts out of CSA central contract to pursue T20 franchise cricket

Shamsi opts out of CSA central contract to pursue T20 franchise cricket

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

West Indies award 9 cricketers historic multi-year contracts across men's, women's teams

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

With a line-up of thrilling matches and intense competition, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is sure to captivate fans around the globe. Stay tuned for updates and highlights as the tournament unfolds. Ahead of the tournament, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Rishi Sunak to take charge as UK PM after meeting King Charles today

Rishi Sunak to take charge as UK PM after meeting King Charles today

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss will chair her final Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday morning before she makes her way to Buckingham Palace to formally tender her resignation to the 73-year-old monarch.

Is Bill Gates A Hero Or Villain?

Is Bill Gates A Hero Or Villain?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

There is no shortage of books on the Microsoft founder, but this latest one is different in that it paints Mr Gates in shades of grey, leaving it to readers to make their own judgement about the man

T20 bowlers must adapt or get left behind: Southee

T20 bowlers must adapt or get left behind: Southee

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The mountain of runs being scored in the Indian Premier League shows Twenty20 cricket is changing and bowlers must move with the times or be left behind, New Zealand paceman Tim Southee said.

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The capital of world history will be London on May 6.

Battle for top 4 heats up: SRH host LSG in crucial tie

Battle for top 4 heats up: SRH host LSG in crucial tie

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Inconsistent SRH take on LSG in push for play-offs spot

IPL PIX: Rahul, de Kock power LSG to easy win over CSK

IPL PIX: Rahul, de Kock power LSG to easy win over CSK

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock hit fifties as LSG trounced CSK by eight wickets.

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

Rediff.com31 May 2024

T20 World Cup Squads

'King' Cantona inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

'King' Cantona inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Cantona scored 70 goals and provided 56 assists in 156 Premier League matches for Leeds United and Man Utd, earning him the nickname "The King" among Man United fans.

Pace sensation Mayank Yadav in focus as LSG-GT clash

Pace sensation Mayank Yadav in focus as LSG-GT clash

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

New pace sensation Mayank Yadav will be closely followed by all and sundry after his match-winning performances as Lucknow Super Giants eye a hat-trick of wins when they take on an inconsistent Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Sunday.

'Mr Modi, help save this home'

'Mr Modi, help save this home'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

In an attempt to preserve a crucial piece of Indian history, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's followers have sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's help in buying the London apartment, which was once the social crusader's home.

IPL 2024: In-form CSK start favourites against LSG

IPL 2024: In-form CSK start favourites against LSG

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

CSK are coming into the game with back-to-back wins, LSG have endured a mini-slump with two successive defeats.

LSG, KKR in battle to cement berth in IPL play-offs

LSG, KKR in battle to cement berth in IPL play-offs

Rediff.com4 May 2024

With a dominant 24 runs victory over Mumbai Indians propelling second-placed KKR to 14 points and a step closer to qualification for the play-offs, the pressure is on KL Rahul's LSG to find a way past the threat that Shreyas Iyer's side poses.

IPL 8 Squads: Chennai Super Kings

IPL 8 Squads: Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Check out the Chennai Super Kings squad for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.

KKR hoping to exploit home conditions vs depleted LSG

KKR hoping to exploit home conditions vs depleted LSG

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will seek home comfort in their bid to return to winning ways when they face a depleted Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League match in Kolkata on Sunday.

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

NZ face WI in virtual knockout, rain threatens to derail England again

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week.

Pooran, Holder, Mayers skip central deals, eye T20I glory

Pooran, Holder, Mayers skip central deals, eye T20I glory

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Nicholas Pooran, Jason Holders and Kyle Mayers have declined to join the West Indies roster for the 2023-24 season.