News for 'Kolkata and Chennai'

KKR-CSK pause play to salute Operation Sindoor heroes

KKR-CSK pause play to salute Operation Sindoor heroes

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Players from Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, along with BCCI officials, lined up along the boundary ropes at Eden Gardens to pay a heartfelt tribute to the Indian armed forces.

Rahane 'shocked' by Rohit's retirement from Tests

Rahane 'shocked' by Rohit's retirement from Tests

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Caught in the heat of his IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders's must-win match against Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata on Wednesday, Rahane was unaware of Rohit's retirement from Test cricket on the same day.

Beleaguered CSK 'not putting white flag up just yet'

Beleaguered CSK 'not putting white flag up just yet'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey reacts after the team's fifth consecutive defeat in the ongoing Indian Premier League, their first of the first in the cash-rich league's history.

'CSK playing with very conservative approach'

'CSK playing with very conservative approach'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

'That losing feeling lingers, and it's hard to get rid of sometimes.'

PIX: Kohli readies for CSK showdown!

PIX: Kohli readies for CSK showdown!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Kohli will be instrumental in this effort as RCB chase the elusive title.

Dhoni weighs in on CSK's campaign after KKR demolition

Dhoni weighs in on CSK's campaign after KKR demolition

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Chennai Super Kings are officially out of the play-off race in Indian Premier League 2025, but their spirit remained intact as they secured their third victory of the season, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

'Narine and Chakravarthy are amazing spinners'

'Narine and Chakravarthy are amazing spinners'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Sunil Narine was the pick of the Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers, snapping three wickets and conceding just 13 runs in his spell of four overs. He did well with the bat too, scoring 44 runs from 18 balls, which included five maximums and two boundaries.

Dhoni has the most real fan base: Harbhajan

Dhoni has the most real fan base: Harbhajan

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Harbhajan Singh sparked a social media storm with his controversial remarks on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's fan following, drawing comparisons with other cricketers.

Housing prices remain stable in Mumbai, Delhi in Q4

Housing prices remain stable in Mumbai, Delhi in Q4

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Average housing prices across Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Delhi-NCR, Chennai and Pune remained stable during the January-March period compared to the previous quarter while rates appreciated 4-5 per cent in the other four major cities, according to PropTiger. Data from real estate brokerage firm PropTiger, a part of REA India that owns Housing.com, showed that prices in Bengaluru and Hyderabad grew 5 per cent each while Ahmedabad and Kolkata saw an appreciation of 4 per cent each.

Impact sub to match winner: Arora lights up IPL

Impact sub to match winner: Arora lights up IPL

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Arora took full advantage of Hyderabad's aggression and collected the wickets of Travis Head, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen at the expense of 29 runs from his four overs as the visitors folded for 120.

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.

Fly Kolkata-Delhi @ Rs 2,499

Fly Kolkata-Delhi @ Rs 2,499

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

Jet Airways is offering special fares on 5,00,000 seats across various sectors.

Why RCB face a huge challenge against CSK

Why RCB face a huge challenge against CSK

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

RCB will have to tweak their team composition to suit the demands of the Chepauk pitch in their second IPL match against CSK, said Shane Watson.

No Smog, No Excuses: Varun Chakravarthy Bamboozles Brook Again

No Smog, No Excuses: Varun Chakravarthy Bamboozles Brook Again

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Harry Brook, the English middle-order batter, faced criticism after being dismissed by Varun Chakravarthy for the second consecutive time in the ongoing T20I series against India.

Gross office space leasing soars 5% in Q2 of 2025: Cushman & Wakefield

Gross office space leasing soars 5% in Q2 of 2025: Cushman & Wakefield

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Fuelled by the global capability centre (GCC) boom, gross leasing of office space across top eight cities soared 5 per cent to touch 21.4 million square feet (msf) in the second quarter of calendar year 2025, according to Cushman & Wakefield's Q2 India Office Market report.

IPL set to restart on May 16 with LSG vs RCB clash

IPL set to restart on May 16 with LSG vs RCB clash

Rediff.com11 May 2025

As per the current plan, Hyderabad is likely to host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, while Kolkata is expected to stage Qualifier 2 and the Final, tentatively scheduled for May 30 or June 1.

Under New Bill Modi, Mantris Face Risk Of Arrest Too

Under New Bill Modi, Mantris Face Risk Of Arrest Too

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

BJP strategists are missing something somewhere, and they have not acknowledged it, to be able to repair it in good time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'This Could Be Virat Kohli's Year'

'This Could Be Virat Kohli's Year'

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Suresh Raina has thrown his weight behind RCB, saying this could finally be the season they break their title drought - and that Virat Kohli might lift the trophy after 18 years of waiting.

Chennai Superstars trounce Kolkata Tigers

Chennai Superstars trounce Kolkata Tigers

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Valuable century knocks by former India player Hemang K Badani and Vasanth Saravanan helped Chennai Superstars clinch a six-wicket victory over Kolkata Tigers in a high-scoring match of Indian Cricket League domestic tournament in Chennai on Wednesday.

Gujarat Titans, RCB, Punjab Kings qualify for IPL play-offs

Gujarat Titans, RCB, Punjab Kings qualify for IPL play-offs

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Delhi Capitals are still in the race for the play-off along with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.

Has Maxwell played his last game in IPL 2025?

Has Maxwell played his last game in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

After winning the toss and choosing to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on Wednesday, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer hinted that Glenn Maxwell is ruled out for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season due to a finger injury.

Why KKR opted for an extra spinner against CSK...

Why KKR opted for an extra spinner against CSK...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Quinton de Kock says having former Chennai Super Kings players Ajinkya Rahane and Moeen Ali in their ranks gave them key insights into the Chepauk conditions, which prompted the decision to field an extra spinner, a move that proved crucial in their eight-wicket win in the IPL match in Chennai on Friday.

Can Dhoni's CSK end KKR's run for play-offs race?

Can Dhoni's CSK end KKR's run for play-offs race?

Rediff.com6 May 2025

While it's a do-or-die game for KKR, who must win all their remaining three matches to stay in playoffs contention, the match will be more about celebrating Dhoni's legacy than the result.

Injured Gaikwad out of IPL, Dhoni to captain CSK

Injured Gaikwad out of IPL, Dhoni to captain CSK

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Gaikwad is out of the entire IPL tournament, CSK Coach Stephen Fleming said on Thursday.

Vietnam's VinFast opens eSUV bookings on Tesla's big day

Vietnam's VinFast opens eSUV bookings on Tesla's big day

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

VF 7 and VF 6, as the models are called, will go on sale in August after the inauguration of VinFast's plant in Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, and deliveries will follow later.

IPL PIX: Clinical KKR demolish CSK at Chepauk

IPL PIX: Clinical KKR demolish CSK at Chepauk

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

A clinical Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) thrashed a completely disoriented Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by eight wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Chennai on Friday.

'We have an uncapped player who will take over as captain'

'We have an uncapped player who will take over as captain'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

While Gaikwad played through pain against Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, the CSK medical team could only get his MRI done after the swelling subsided.

RCB skipper Patidar recovers from finger injury, hits nets

RCB skipper Patidar recovers from finger injury, hits nets

Rediff.com16 May 2025

RCB batter Devdutt Padikkal's absence at No. 3 will also be partially filled by Patidar's availability. Padikkal has been sidelined for the remainder of the IPL due to a hamstring injury, and Mayank Agarwal, who is primarily an opener, has been brought in by the franchise to take his place.

Festive Hiring To Generate 2 Lakh Jobs

Festive Hiring To Generate 2 Lakh Jobs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Hiring activity has gained momentum in anticipation of upcoming festivals like Raksha Bandhan, Dussehra, Diwali, seasonal sales and the wedding season.

Chennai Kings down Kolkata Knights

Chennai Kings down Kolkata Knights

Rediff.com18 May 2008

Chennai inched closer to a semi-final berth with a two-run victory over Kolkata via the Duckworth-Lewis method.

Who is Mitch Owen? PBKS' Rs 3 Cr Maxwell replacement

Who is Mitch Owen? PBKS' Rs 3 Cr Maxwell replacement

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Punjab Kings have signed Australian all-rounder Mitch Owen as a replacement for the injured Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season.

Hazlewood repays RCB's faith with solid display

Hazlewood repays RCB's faith with solid display

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Josh Hazlewood showed exactly why Royal Challengers Bengaluru splashed the cash for his services as the refreshed Australian seamer produced suffocating spells to help his team secure an opening victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Discussions over IPL resumption to begin on Sunday: Shukla

Discussions over IPL resumption to begin on Sunday: Shukla

Rediff.com10 May 2025

However, minutes after filing this report, news of ceasefire violations in Srinagar have been reported.

Patidar, Salt fit to play against Sunrisers: Flower

Patidar, Salt fit to play against Sunrisers: Flower

Rediff.com22 May 2025

RCB captain Rajat Patidar had suffered a finger injury during the home game against Chennai Super Kings before IPL was disbanded for a week due to the India-Pakistan military conflict.

Brilliant Bravo helps Chennai edge past holders Kolkata

Brilliant Bravo helps Chennai edge past holders Kolkata

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in a low-scoring Indian Premier League match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

'Time for Dhoni to rest'

'Time for Dhoni to rest'

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Mahendra Singh Dhoni had said earlier this month he will decide on his IPL future after working hard for 6-8 months.

IPL 2025: Struggling CSK, Royals aim to finish on a high

IPL 2025: Struggling CSK, Royals aim to finish on a high

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The contest between laggards Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals holds no significance in the context of the IPL 2025 play-offs.

Ex India all-rounder Sriram joins CSK coaching staff

Ex India all-rounder Sriram joins CSK coaching staff

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

In IPL, he has previously worked with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Lucknow Super Giants.

PIX: Siraj's heart-warming moment with Kohli

PIX: Siraj's heart-warming moment with Kohli

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

He also met with skipper Rajat Patidar, pacer Yash Dayal, head coach Andy Flower, and Director of Cricket Mo Bobat.

How King Chahal performed his second IPL 'trick'...

How King Chahal performed his second IPL 'trick'...

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Punjab Kings hat-trick hero Yuzvendra Chahal revealed that he relied on his instincts and tweaked his line after observing that the pacers' slower balls were gripping the surface during their IPL clash against Chennai Super Kings, in Chennai on Wednesday.