News for 'Kolkata and Chennai'

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Mumbai off to flourishing start in SMAT, beat Railways by 7 wickets

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.

Punjab Kings equal Mumbai Indians' record against Chennai Super Kings

Punjab Kings equal Mumbai Indians' record against Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Punjab Kings equalled Mumbai Indians' record of five straight victories over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League.

Desperate England set to make changes for Chennai T20I

Desperate England set to make changes for Chennai T20I

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Brydon Carse will replace Gus Atkinson for England's second T20 International against India on Saturday.

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

Varun Chakaravarthy fined for code of conduct breach

Varun Chakaravarthy fined for code of conduct breach

Rediff.com8 May 2025

KKR spinner Chakravarthy, who bagged two wickets, gestured to CSK's Dewald Brewis to leave the field after dismissing him for 52 in the IPL match in Kolkata on Wednesday.

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.

KKR-CSK match rocked by bomb threat

KKR-CSK match rocked by bomb threat

Rediff.com7 May 2025

A bomb threat email sent to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) caused a security scare during the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Radical Islamist networks are deliberately targeting Muslim youths embedded within the country's professional and academic ecosystems, leveraging their skills, mobility, and digital reach to quietly strengthen operational capabilities. This trend highlights a dangerous evolution in terror recruitment -- one that exploits ideological faultlines, online echo chambers and transnational radical Islamist influences to attract individuals who outwardly embody India's modern and aspirational narrative, points out Dr Kanchan Lakshman.

IPL 2025: Defending champs KKR to face RCB in season opener

IPL 2025: Defending champs KKR to face RCB in season opener

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The 18th edition of the prestigious tournament will commence on March 22, 2025 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and the Final will be played on May 25, 2025 at the same iconic venue.

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Mhatre's maiden ton, Dube blitz fire Mumbai to seven-wicket win over Vidarbha

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.

No CSK or KKR! Samson to lead Royals in IPL 2026

No CSK or KKR! Samson to lead Royals in IPL 2026

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Sanju Samson, one of Rajasthan Royals' longest-serving players, will remain at the helm for IPL 2026, dismissing speculation of an off-season exit.

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy group stage matches.

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the exceptional coordination among the three armed forces -- fear instilled by the Navy, extraordinary skills of the Air Force and bravery of the Army -- forced Pakistan to its knees during Operation Sindoor in no time.

IndiGo aircraft grazes wings of Air India plane at Kolkata airport

IndiGo aircraft grazes wings of Air India plane at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

An IndiGo aircraft grazed the wings of an Air India Express plane at the Kolkata airport on Wednesday, leaving the wings of both aircraft damaged, officials said.

A battle of wits on cards as RCB take on DC

A battle of wits on cards as RCB take on DC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

But the hosts will be a confident group as star batter Virat Kohli made a return to run-making ways after an all too brief blip.

Truck rentals, EV and tractor sales rise in June

Truck rentals, EV and tractor sales rise in June

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Truck rentals saw a positive momentum across most key trunk routes due to an increased pre-kharif agricultural activity and a resilient manufacturing sector. The Kolkata-Guwahati-Kolkata corridor witnessed a month-on-month (M-o-M) rise of 2.4 per cent, while the Mumbai-Chennai-Mumbai route grew by 1.9 per cent and the Delhi-Hyderabad-Delhi route saw a 1.6 per cent increase in truck rentals, said June edition of the Shriram Mobility Bulletin.

Are Royals planning to trade off skipper Samson?

Are Royals planning to trade off skipper Samson?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Rajasthan Royals (RR) might be revisiting their squad composition for the 2026 IPL, with at least six of their players attracting trade-off interest from various franchises.

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.

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.

Points Table: IPL 2025

Points Table: IPL 2025

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Points Table of IPL 2025.

CSK sign Urvil Patel to replace injured Vansh Bedi

CSK sign Urvil Patel to replace injured Vansh Bedi

Rediff.com5 May 2025

CSK sign Urvil Patel as injury replacement for Vansh Bedi

1st Test: Rahul, Jurel, Jadeja tons put India on top vs Windies

1st Test: Rahul, Jurel, Jadeja tons put India on top vs Windies

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Images from Day 2 of the 1st Test between India and West Indies in Ahmedabad

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Strong demand for cultural and spiritual hubs is expected for destinations like Varanasi, Kolkata during Durga Puja, and Pushkar for the camel fair, besides leisure destinations like Goa, Udaipur, Jaipur and Coorg.

Can KKR enter play-offs? We can still qualify: Rahane

Can KKR enter play-offs? We can still qualify: Rahane

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders are on the brink of elimination from the Indian Premier League after losing to Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday, but captain Ajinkya Rahane remains hopeful.

Chennai hand Kolkata first defeat

Chennai hand Kolkata first defeat

Rediff.com26 Apr 2008

Matthew Hayden and Jacob Oram shone with the bat and ball respectively as Chennai beat Kolkata by nine wickets.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

Chennai, Kolkata airports' modernisation in Sept

Chennai, Kolkata airports' modernisation in Sept

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Announcing this in New Delhi, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said trial runs on the new third runway of IGI Airport would begin in ten days from now. Once operational, it would go a long way to ease the air traffic congestion over the Delhi airspace. The two airports, as per the recommendations of the respective state governments, would be developed by the state-owned AAI and not privatised.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

RCB dethrones CSK as IPL's most valuable franchise

RCB dethrones CSK as IPL's most valuable franchise

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 title triumph has propelled the franchise's valuation to US$ 269 million, dethroning five-time champions Chennai Super Kings as the most valuable IPL franchise.

Don't Die Without A Will! Here's Why

Don't Die Without A Will! Here's Why

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Protect your hard-earned wealth with a will -- halt family rifts and secure your children's future. Pranjali Madnani explains how.