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Will Saini bowl the first over tomorrow?

Will Saini bowl the first over tomorrow?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Saini limped off the field due to groin pain and was taken for the scans.

Confident India eye ODI series win vs South Africa

Confident India eye ODI series win vs South Africa

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India, missing their top players, aim to punch above their weight and seal a memorable series victory against South Africa in the third and final ODI in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Rahul's position in focus as India eye series win

Rahul's position in focus as India eye series win

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Infused with new energy under Rohit, India looked a completely overhauled unit after being whitewashed in South Africa and the team would certainly want to continue from where it left of on Sunday night.

Lessons For Banks To Learn From SVB Collapse

Lessons For Banks To Learn From SVB Collapse

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The difference between what the banks play in the US and India is not that of soccer and football but rugby and football. SVB also has a unique character. But when risks are mispriced, the fallout could be very similar, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Target: Eject Modi!

Target: Eject Modi!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The full-court press on India over Ukraine, the BBC 'documentary', the Oxfam report, the Hindenburg attack on Adani and obliquely on the Indian economy, and any number of other acts are signs that India is a target, warns Rajeev Srinivasan.

'Rishabh needs to be sensible in putting team first'

'Rishabh needs to be sensible in putting team first'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Pujara believes that a talent like Pant will learn from his mistakes as he has the ability to rectify and play for the team's cause.

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Hazlewood shrugs off fatigue claims after India tail's fight

Hazlewood shrugs off fatigue claims after India tail's fight

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

'We just let them off the hook there and probably didn't build pressure the way we wanted to.'

Serena's brand will stay strong post-retirement

Serena's brand will stay strong post-retirement

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Serena Williams appeared to suggest last month that she would end her playing career at the U.S. Ope

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Every twist and turn in KMC's civil service career is attributed to serendipity, an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. He plays down his capabilities, which took him to the top of the civil service as the Cabinet Secretary or his misfortune in losing a daughter in her prime and suggests that his career was indeed serendipitous, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Jurassic World Dominion Review

Jurassic World Dominion Review

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Dear Mr Spielberg, can we now put to rest this overstretched, bloated dinosaur franchise? asks Aseem Chhabra.

Russia now global economic pariah: US after sanctions

Russia now global economic pariah: US after sanctions

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'The Ruble is now down 50 per cent and worth less than one American penny since Putin announced his war'

'Congrats Param, you just made sanitation sexy'

'Congrats Param, you just made sanitation sexy'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

No prizes for guessing what the BJP's election campaign is going to be, and who will provide important inputs for it.

No country must take advantage of Afghan situation: PM @ UNGA

No country must take advantage of Afghan situation: PM @ UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Addressing the 76th UNGA session in New York, Modi called for ensuring that no country 'tries to take advantage of the delicate situation in Afghanistan and use it for its own selfish interests'.

IPL PHOTOS: Abhishek guides SRH to easy win over CSK

IPL PHOTOS: Abhishek guides SRH to easy win over CSK

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Having conceded 25 runs in the first three overs, SRH were back in the game and it got better for them with the introduction of T Natarajan (2/30) into the attack as the left-arm pacer bowled Ruturaj Gaikwad (16).

Captain Rahul wants Lucknow's batters to play 'risk free' cricket

Captain Rahul wants Lucknow's batters to play 'risk free' cricket

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul wants his batters to put pressure on the opposition by playing aggressive but risk-free cricket.

Can India Be A 'Vishwaguru'?

Can India Be A 'Vishwaguru'?

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Many of the stories, the pictures going out of India worldwide lately with these provocative processions, taunting of Muslims, bulldozers targeting mostly their properties, the sweeping 'othering' of a community of 200 million are painting the front pages and TV screens in the democratic world. That is where most of the friends we covet lie. Soon enough, these will also make our vital friends among the Muslim nations, from Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, uneasy. The best time for course correction is now, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Revenge. Wars. Zombies. And NAYANTHARA!

Revenge. Wars. Zombies. And NAYANTHARA!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Kidnapping, revenge, wars, zombies, manhunts -- things get pretty intense on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers everything you can watch.

1st T20: India eye encore against hapless Windies

1st T20: India eye encore against hapless Windies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

India's white ball players have that imposing alpha-male like presence out there in the middle even if their best player Kohli is on the wane.

Antrix dispute: Devas seizes $87,457 cash in US

Antrix dispute: Devas seizes $87,457 cash in US

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Devas Multimedia has seized $87,457.47 cash that ISRO's commercial arm Antrix Corporation held in the US as it looked to enforce a $1.2 billion compensation it had won over a cancelled satellite deal, its lawyer said on Wednesday. Devas Multimedia America Inc had sought seizure of $145,000 but the actual recovery was $87,457.47 (a little less than Rs 70 lakh). This came after it secured a favourable order from the Eastern District Court of Virginia, Matthew D McGrill said.

India slams talk about Quad's 'limited agenda'

India slams talk about Quad's 'limited agenda'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Remarks from Indian External Affairs are significant as it comes after China slammed Quad and said the formation of "exclusive cliques" targeting other countries runs counter to the trend of the times and is "doomed to fail".

'It was a great arm-wrestle, so full credit to their attack'

'It was a great arm-wrestle, so full credit to their attack'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

They were consistent and despite the inexperience, held their own, feels Australia's assistant coach Andrew McDonald.

Not surpised to see 'star player' Kishan teeing off, says Roy

Not surpised to see 'star player' Kishan teeing off, says Roy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Having seen Ishan Kishan's exploits in the IPL, England opener Jason Roy said he was not surprised at all when he saw the young left-hander taking the game away from his team in the second T20 International.

Kohli vs Kane as RCB, SRH scramble for play-off berths

Kohli vs Kane as RCB, SRH scramble for play-off berths

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson's woeful form will be in focus when Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad meet in a return IPL fixture at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Stories behind standout images from the US election

Stories behind standout images from the US election

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Here are some of the striking moments captured by Reuters photographers as United States voters went to the polls and the stories behind the images.

Expect Another Rate Hike In December

Expect Another Rate Hike In December

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Probably 35 bps. There could be even an encore in February 2023 to take the policy rate to 6.5% before the financial year ends, predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

Hot pics! These looks are too BOLD for the red carpet

Hot pics! These looks are too BOLD for the red carpet

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Sheer gowns, plunging necklines... the Golden Globes 2020 red carpet was all about risque fashion.

Blinken calls for speedy trial of perpetrators 26/11 attacks

Blinken calls for speedy trial of perpetrators 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'Thirteen years have passed since the 26/11 terrorist attack in Mumbai. On today's anniversary, we remember the victims, including six Americans, and the resiliency of Mumbaikars. It is long overdue for the perpetrators to face justice,' Blinken said in a tweet on Friday.

Australia frustrated as rain dampens Gabba decider

Australia frustrated as rain dampens Gabba decider

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

A heavy downpour frustrated Australia on day two of the fourth and final Test in Brisbane on Saturday, with play abandoned after tea and India spared from resuming on 62 for two in reply to the home side's first innings 369.

PIX: India maul West Indies again, sweep ODI series

PIX: India maul West Indies again, sweep ODI series

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Images from the third One-Day International between India and the West Indies, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

China Focus of Modi-Biden, Quad Summits

China Focus of Modi-Biden, Quad Summits

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The bilateral and Quad summits, in which Prime Minister Modi played a significant role, has sent the right message to China, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Ranji: Panchal's double ton puts Gujarat in drivers' seat

Ranji: Panchal's double ton puts Gujarat in drivers' seat

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Karnataka looked set to secure a big first innings lead against Goa despite fighting half-centuries by three of the home team's batters on day three of their Elite Group C match in Porvorim, on Thursday.

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Motera, Ahmedabad.

IPL PIX: Russell's all-round show powers KKR to win

IPL PIX: Russell's all-round show powers KKR to win

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Andre Russell's all-round brilliance kept Kolkata Knight Riders in contention for a play-off berth as they recorded a comprehensive 54- run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a must-win IPL game.

Any attack by Iran to be met with great force: Trump

Any attack by Iran to be met with great force: Trump

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'In some areas, overwhelming will mean obliteration. No more John Kerry & Obama!' he said, rejecting the policies of his predecessor Barack Obama and his Secretary of State John Kerry.

Sport could resume in empty stadiums says top US disease expert

Sport could resume in empty stadiums says top US disease expert

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The NFL campaign and an abbreviated baseball season may be possible if games are played without fans and players are kept in lockdown, US President Donald Trump's leading infectious disease adviser said on Wednesday. It has been a little over a month since the NBA season was abruptly halted amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, with most professional sports following suit, leaving arenas and stadiums empty amid speculation over when live sport can return.

Spinners looked good in our first training session: Kohli

Spinners looked good in our first training session: Kohli

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Proteas pacer Dale Steyn also said that it was nice to finally get out to the middle to do some training.

Will Iranian Women Bring Down The Ayatollahs?

Will Iranian Women Bring Down The Ayatollahs?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Mahsa Amini's tragic custodial death in Tehran has triggered protests across Iran. Defiant, jean clad women minus their tunics and hijabs are marching in unison and shouting 'Down with the dictator' Women in Iran have been pushed to the wall and are no longer willing to abide by the restrictions placed on them, explains Rashme Sehgal.

Natural partners, unnatural times

Natural partners, unnatural times

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

'Even as discord over US-India trade and commerce colours diplomatic relations, defence relations between the two countries remain on a firm footing,' points out Ajai Shukla.