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Shubman Gill's bat is doing the talking now!

Shubman Gill's bat is doing the talking now!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

So far in the four matches of the ongoing five-match series against the Three Lions, India Test captain Shubman Gill has managed to score 722 runs in the eight innings at an average of 90.25.

The secret behind Abhishek Sharma's IPL explosion

The secret behind Abhishek Sharma's IPL explosion

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Abhishek Sharma opened up about a small but meaningful habit-pulling out a chit from his pocket after scoring a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Prachi Dhabal Deb does not bake cakes. She writes stories in royal icing.

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Jane Street could do what they did because of the most fundamental flaw in the Indian stock market: a fragmented, fractured, fissured, fistula-ed liquidity stream, points out Shankar Sharma.

Caravaggio And Djokovic Reshaped The Light

Caravaggio And Djokovic Reshaped The Light

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Both Caravaggio and Djokovic entered worlds ruled by giants, shattered conventions with defiance, and redefined greatness within the rigid lines of their craft. One with a brush, the other with a racquet but both turned their tools into instruments of disruption. And ultimate greatness.

Why I Will Be Going Back To Vietnam

Why I Will Be Going Back To Vietnam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Vietnam was wonderful and the people warm and hospitable, Radhika Mittal discovered over a 11-day stay.

Jaiswal shares record with Dada!

Jaiswal shares record with Dada!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Earlier in the day, B Sai Sudharsan has etched his name in Indian cricket history by making his Test debut on June 20.

REVEALED! How Bumrah Proposed To Sanjana

REVEALED! How Bumrah Proposed To Sanjana

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The pacer wasn't going to let strict Covid protocols get in the way of a life-changing moment.

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia

Patidar's Trophy Glance Stuns RCB Fans

Patidar's Trophy Glance Stuns RCB Fans

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

During the pre-match press conference, Patidar locked eyes with the trophy -- a long, lingering stare. Social media lit up. The moment instantly reminded fans of Rohit Sharma's haunting glance at the 2023 World Cup trophy, hours before India's heartbreaking loss in the final.

'My Conscience Does Not Permit Me To Watch This Match'

'My Conscience Does Not Permit Me To Watch This Match'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Operation Sindoor is still ongoing. The Prime Minister himself said that blood and water cannot flow together, that talks and terrorism cannot go together. So how can we have a cricket match with a country that indulges in terrorism?'

Prez Murmu visits Odisha harassment victim at AIIMS; principal held

Prez Murmu visits Odisha harassment victim at AIIMS; principal held

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The principal of a college in Odisha was arrested after a student set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment. The incident has sparked protests and political tensions in the state.

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi Outshines Rocky Flintoff!

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi Outshines Rocky Flintoff!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Fresh from their exploits in the IPL, young guns Vaibhav Suryavanshi shone with the bat after a tidy bowling performance as India defeated England by six wickets in the first Youth ODI of their Under-19 tour in Hove on Friday.

Iran launches barrage of missiles on Israel, 3 killed

Iran launches barrage of missiles on Israel, 3 killed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Israel's ongoing airstrikes and Iran's retaliation raised concerns about all-out war between the countries and propelled the region, already on edge, into even greater upheaval.

Those who speak English will soon feel ashamed: Shah

Those who speak English will soon feel ashamed: Shah

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'When our country was consumed in an era of pitch black darkness, even then literature kept the lamps of our religion, freedom, and culture lit'

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.

Shuks eyes Gaganyaan after historic ISS mission

Shuks eyes Gaganyaan after historic ISS mission

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone for India's space program and carrying out crucial scientific experiments.

Rabada Overtakes Donald, Rewrites History at Lord's

Rabada Overtakes Donald, Rewrites History at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Kagiso Rabada stamped his class on the biggest stage-rocking Australia and leapfrogging legends in the record books.

RCB's Collapse Triggers Meme Fest on Social Media

RCB's Collapse Triggers Meme Fest on Social Media

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

RCB fans had little to cheer about on Friday night as their team crumbled under pressure in a rain-shortened clash against Punjab Kings at the Chinnaswamy.

Why Yorkshire still cries for Vinod Kambli

Why Yorkshire still cries for Vinod Kambli

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Yorkshire hasn't forgotten Vinod Kambli. He remains part of its rich cricketing folklore

SEE: Sanskaari Suryavanshi Makes First Call To Dad After Ton

SEE: Sanskaari Suryavanshi Makes First Call To Dad After Ton

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Here's how the special moment unfolded...

108-Foot Agarbatti Lit In Ayodhya

108-Foot Agarbatti Lit In Ayodhya

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

On January 16, 2024, devotees in Ayodhya lit the 108-feet incense stick that sent from Gujarat in the presence of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra President Mahant Nrityagopal Das Maharaj.

The biryani showdown that saved India from whitewash

The biryani showdown that saved India from whitewash

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Mohammed Shami's fiery spell at Johannesburg in 2018 wasn't just about swing and seam-it was fuelled by biryani, banter, and a well-timed provocation from head coach Ravi Shastri.

Suryavanshi Just Made Google's CEO Sit Up and Tweet

Suryavanshi Just Made Google's CEO Sit Up and Tweet

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

None more eye-catching than Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who posted on X, "Woke up to watch an 8th grader play in the IPL!!!! What a debut."

PSG's 19-year-old steals the UCL final spotlight

PSG's 19-year-old steals the UCL final spotlight

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Paris St Germain teenager Desire Doue, who was not even guaranteed a spot in the starting lineup, burst into instant stardom when he lit up the Champions League final as they thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 on Saturday.

India's Forgotten Triple Centurion Returns

India's Forgotten Triple Centurion Returns

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Karun Nair never stopped believing. And now, eight years after his last Test, India's only triple-centurion since Sehwag is back - older, tougher, and hungrier than ever.

'Guru Dutt Was Very Down To Earth'

'Guru Dutt Was Very Down To Earth'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

'I always considered him as a director, never an actor. Do you know he always considered other actors for his films first?' 'For Pyaasa, he wanted to cast Dilip saab; only when Dilip saab refused did Guru Duttji decide to do the role himself.'

Preity Zinta's Smile Steals the Show at Chinnaswamy

Preity Zinta's Smile Steals the Show at Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Despite the gloomy skies and relentless drizzle at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, one presence lit up the stands - Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta.

Why 500,000 Indians Visited Vietnam

Why 500,000 Indians Visited Vietnam

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Stunning landscapes, natural beauty, clean beaches, cultural wealth, mouth-watering food, shopping options, safety for solo travellers, warm hospitality, easy visas, and connectivity make Vietnam a must-visit destination, discovers Ramesh Menon.

Wife faints, 9-year-old son of Pahalgam victim lights pyre

Wife faints, 9-year-old son of Pahalgam victim lights pyre

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

A nine-year-old boy from Odisha lit the funeral pyre of his father, who was killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The boy, Tanuj Kumar Satpathy, was speechless and overwhelmed as he followed the ritual of throwing puffed rice while accompanying his father's body to the crematorium. The incident has shocked the state, and the Chief Minister has offered financial assistance and a job to the deceased's family.

PIX: Paris erupts in celebration as PSG make history

PIX: Paris erupts in celebration as PSG make history

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Wild celebrations erupted across Paris on Saturday, with thousands of soccer fans descending on the boutique-lined Champs Elysees boulevard, after Paris St Germain crushed Italian rivals Inter Milan 5-0 to win the Champions League for the first time.

'I Don't Believe Guru Dutt's Death Was Suicide'

'I Don't Believe Guru Dutt's Death Was Suicide'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'Abrar uncle said he had started drinking from the afternoon on that fateful day. And he continued drinking till late at night.' 'Thereafter, he must have consumed some sleeping pills, as was his habit.' 'I think that combination went fatally wrong.'

When These Celebs Broke The Cannes Dress Code...

When These Celebs Broke The Cannes Dress Code...

Rediff.com26 May 2025

They brought fierce individuality to the red carpet.

Leggie Chawla 'bids adieu' to cricket

Leggie Chawla 'bids adieu' to cricket

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The leg-spinner was a part of KKR's 2014 IPL-winning team and hit the winning runs for the Gautam Gambhir-led side in the summit clash against the Punjab Kings in Bengaluru.

Rakhimova Stuns Paolini

Rakhimova Stuns Paolini

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Jasmine Paolini's exit means only one of the top five women's seeds -- world number one Aryna Sabalenka -- will be in the third round. It is only the second time that this has happened in the professional era after Wimbledon 2018.

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Miami's Hard Rock Stadium was awash in Argentine passion as Boca Juniors fans turned it into a little Buenos Aires for their team's 2-2 draw with Benfica on Monday.

'I found a gem': Ponting's big prediction comes true

'I found a gem': Ponting's big prediction comes true

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Matthew Hayden shared a behind-the-scenes insight into Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting's excitement about young opener Prabhsimran Singh

8-yr-old son lights pyre of IAF solider killed in Pak attack

8-yr-old son lights pyre of IAF solider killed in Pak attack

Rediff.com11 May 2025

The mortal remains of soldier Surendra Kumar, who was martyred in the Pakistani attack on the Udhampur airbase, were consigned to flames with full military honours at his native village in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan on Sunday.

From nowhere... Brevis pulls off jaw-dropping catch

From nowhere... Brevis pulls off jaw-dropping catch

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Dewald Brevis lit up the field with a moment of pure brilliance that turned heads-and possibly the tide-against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

PIX: Italy 2026 Winter Games, Paralympics torches unveiled

PIX: Italy 2026 Winter Games, Paralympics torches unveiled

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The torches that will carry the Olympic flame for the 2026 Winter Games and Paralympics were unveiled on Monday in Milan and at a parallel event in the Italian pavilion at Expo 2025 in the Japanese city of Osaka.