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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.

Makrand Deshpande in Malayalam Film

Makrand Deshpande in Malayalam Film

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema.

Punjab Kings poised for play-offs as RR play for pride

Punjab Kings poised for play-offs as RR play for pride

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Punjab Kings will look to renew their bid for a play-off berth with another commanding performance in Jaipur on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals, who have failed to rise above mediocrity despite possessing the resources this season.

PIX: Avesh's yorkers help LSG edge Royals in a thriller

PIX: Avesh's yorkers help LSG edge Royals in a thriller

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Avesh Khan held his nerve in the death overs, bowling yorker after yorker to perfection, to help Lucknow Super Giants pull off a thrilling two-run win over Rajasthan Royals.

CSK Pacer's Jab At RCB Backfires

CSK Pacer's Jab At RCB Backfires

Rediff.com23 May 2024

While Deshpande's intention behind the remark remains unclear, it was interpreted by some as a mocking jab towards RCB after their IPL exit.

Titans aim to cement top spot as Royals play for pride

Titans aim to cement top spot as Royals play for pride

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans will aim to tighten their grip on the top spot and move closer to securing a play-off berth when they take on a faltering Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match in Jaipur on Monday.

Salt-Kohli brace for Archer showdown as RCB, RR clash

Salt-Kohli brace for Archer showdown as RCB, RR clash

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli will brace for a fiery showdown against thunderbolts from express pacer Jofra Archer as Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru look to get back to winning ways in the IPL match in Jaipur on Sunday.

Deshpande to co-chair Obama's advisory council

Deshpande to co-chair Obama's advisory council

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

India-born Gururaj Deshpande, chairman of Tejas Networks, A123 and Akshaya Patra, has been appointed co-chairman of United States President Barack Obama's National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He will support Obama's innovation strategy by helping develop policies that foster entrepreneurship, create jobs and drive economic growth.

Rashid's form a worry as GT eye top spot vs Royals

Rashid's form a worry as GT eye top spot vs Royals

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will hope their struggling bowling units can find their form on an Ahmedabad pitch that has produced high scores in the last four matches.

RCB's home woes: Can they finally win in Bengaluru?

RCB's home woes: Can they finally win in Bengaluru?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to turn their fortunes around at home when they face a struggling Rajasthan Royals on Thursday in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

World Cup-bound Indian shooters join national camp

World Cup-bound Indian shooters join national camp

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Indian shooters selected for the two stages of the World Cup in Argentina and Peru have begun their final phase of preparations for the season ahead.

Uddhav-Raj reunion: 'It's easier said than done'

Uddhav-Raj reunion: 'It's easier said than done'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Speculations about a rapprochement between Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray are gathering steam, but leaders of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) acknowledge that personal ties and organisational synergy are significant hurdles that need to be overcome. While both parties have expressed a willingness to put aside "trivial issues" and unite, the prospect of a reunion is complex, involving family dynamics, ideological differences, and the potential for internal conflicts. The reunion buzz has come at a time when both parties are experiencing a political nadir, with the Sena (UBT) winning 20 seats and the MNS drawing a blank in the 2024 assembly polls. The prospect of the two cousins coming together has enthused supporters of both parties, but it might not be the case with a section of cadres and party leaders. Key concerns include seat-sharing agreements, potential conflicts in areas with strong bases for both parties, and ideological differences.

CSK Vs RR: Who Batted Best? Vote!

CSK Vs RR: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Rajasthan Royals opened their account in IPL 2025 with a six-run win over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara cricket stadium, Guwahati on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Can Rajasthan Royals beat LSG and end losing run?

Can Rajasthan Royals beat LSG and end losing run?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

With just two wins from seven games, the Royals, languishing at eighth on the table, come into the contest on the back of a gut-wrenching Super Over defeat to Delhi Capitals.

Aditi, Ayushmann Step Out To Watch Life Of Pi

Aditi, Ayushmann Step Out To Watch Life Of Pi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Film folk took time off to watch the award-winning play Life of Pi at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.

Delhi Capitals seek first win at 'home' against RR

Delhi Capitals seek first win at 'home' against RR

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals looked like a well-oiled machine with four wins in a row before a stunning batting meltdown against Mumbai Indians halted their momentum.

Catches Win Matches? Not in Jaipur

Catches Win Matches? Not in Jaipur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

A match defined by mistakes - 11 dropped catches, several misfields, and one team punished more heavily than the other.

Deshpande replaces Prof Shetty as MCA vice president

Deshpande replaces Prof Shetty as MCA vice president

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Prof Ratnakar Shetty was replaced by Vinod Deshpande as one of the two vice presidents of the Mumbai Cricket Association at its managing committee meeting in Mumbai.

Maharashtra transfers Charu Deshpande's death case to CBI

Maharashtra transfers Charu Deshpande's death case to CBI

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Maharashtra government has transferred the case of alleged suicide of Tata Steel's former head of corporate communications, Charudatta Deshpande to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Deshpande, 57, a former journalist and Tata Steel's former chief of corporate communications, was found hanging at his Vasai home on June 28 last year.

PIX: Vidarbha's Rs 3 crore reward! Wakhare's farewell

PIX: Vidarbha's Rs 3 crore reward! Wakhare's farewell

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) has announced a cash reward of Rs 3 crore for its Ranji Trophy winning side, apart from separate cash incentives for the support staff and some of its players. The VCA also felicitated Akshay Wakhare on his retirement. Vidarbha forced a draw against Kerala in the summit clash and clinched the title on the basis of their first innings lead of 37 runs at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha.

Urmila-Manoj Reunite At Satya Screening

Urmila-Manoj Reunite At Satya Screening

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Twenty seven years after it first released in theatres and became a cult classic, Ram Gopal Varma's Satya returns to the big screen.

IPL 2025: 'Nitish Rana played an incredible knock'

IPL 2025: 'Nitish Rana played an incredible knock'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

New Zealand batting great Kane Williamson praised Nitish Rana's match-winning 36-ball 81 against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday.

IPL 2025: Meet The Rajasthan Royals Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Rajasthan Royals Squad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Rajasthan Royals entered the IPL 2025 auction with a strategic approach, carefully balancing retention and acquisition.

Aamir-Kiran Take Lost Ladies To New York

Aamir-Kiran Take Lost Ladies To New York

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

It seems that Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao have started their Oscar campaign for Laapataa Ladies.

IPL 2025: KKR, Rajasthan Royals aim to bounce back after rough start

IPL 2025: KKR, Rajasthan Royals aim to bounce back after rough start

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The common theme in their opening game defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.

IPL: KKR, Rajasthan search for wins as they lock horns

IPL: KKR, Rajasthan search for wins as they lock horns

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The common theme in those defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.

'When I Go To A Hotel, I Check Under The Bed'

'When I Go To A Hotel, I Check Under The Bed'

Rediff.com8 May 2025

'A Lufthansa crew member reached a hotel in the middle of night and slept.' 'The next morning, something fell and she bent to pick it up.' 'She saw a dead body under the bed!'

Indian Scientists Make Weather History

Indian Scientists Make Weather History

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'Nobody asked us to work on this. It was on our own that we decided to embark on this journey.'

Will the Royals spoil Knights' party at Eden?

Will the Royals spoil Knights' party at Eden?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Riding high on their new-found confidence, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be hoping to finally get it right at home and keep their play-off hopes alive when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match in Kolkata on Sunday.

Ashwin Reaches Milestone At Chepauk

Ashwin Reaches Milestone At Chepauk

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Ashwin reached his 50th IPL wicket at Chepauk

Why is Uddhav Sena reviving its hardcore Hindutva stance?

Why is Uddhav Sena reviving its hardcore Hindutva stance?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has shifted its focus back to Hindutva after suffering significant losses in the recent Maharashtra assembly elections. The party has been vocal about attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and has taken a stance to "protect" a Hanuman Temple in Mumbai. Observers say this move is an attempt to regain its core voter base and counter the BJP's narrative on Hindutva, ahead of the upcoming civic polls. Analysts believe the party's "secular" stand may not be effective in the BMC elections and that its return to Hindutva is a sign of frustration from electoral setbacks.

IPL PIX: Gujarat Titans rout Royals; rise to top spot

IPL PIX: Gujarat Titans rout Royals; rise to top spot

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Sai Sudharsan's classy fifty combined with a collective bowling effort powered Gujarat Titans to a commanding 58-run win over Rajasthan Royals.

CSK vs KKR: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

CSK vs KKR: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Jadeja, Deshpande, Fizz were CSK's stars on Monday.

Recipe: Indian Breakfasts & Manisha's Sabudana Khichdi

Recipe: Indian Breakfasts & Manisha's Sabudana Khichdi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Have you ever eaten as satisfying a breakfast as potato fried up with tapioca pearls?

Desh Deshpande to shut Silicon Valley venture

Desh Deshpande to shut Silicon Valley venture

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

The Nasdaq-listed company, which develops and markets bandwidth management solutions for fixed line and mobile network operators worldwide, shot into fame during the earlier technology bubble with market capitalisation at one point of time touching as high as $18 billion.

'Digital Act Will Kill RTI Slowly, Surely'

'Digital Act Will Kill RTI Slowly, Surely'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'By extending the definition of 'personal' to include institutions and not just individuals, the State has equipped itself with a tool to block access to most kinds of information.'

MNS may contest Worli seat against Uddhav Sena's Aaditya Thackeray

MNS may contest Worli seat against Uddhav Sena's Aaditya Thackeray

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The Raj Thackeray-led MNS senses an opportunity after the Shiv Sena-UBT candidate's lead fell to less than 7,000 votes in the Worli assembly segment during the recent Lok Sabha polls.

Shashi Deshpande quits Akademi panel in protest of Kalburgi's murder

Shashi Deshpande quits Akademi panel in protest of Kalburgi's murder

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Her action comes in the wake of a parade of litterateurs renouncing their coveted prizes.

'Akshay Kumar Is Our Thanos'

'Akshay Kumar Is Our Thanos'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'The uniform really makes you feel powerful.'