News for 'Men in Blue'

On this day in 2011: India defeated Pak to enter WC final

On this day in 2011: India defeated Pak to enter WC final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

India went on to maintain its 100 per cent winning rate against Pakistan in the 2011 World Cup after defeating them by 29 runs in the semi-final clash at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.

Summer care, Bollywood style

Summer care, Bollywood style

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma lists the fun ways celebrities are staying cool and chic.

Kohli, Rahul, Middle Overs... India's ODI Puzzle

Kohli, Rahul, Middle Overs... India's ODI Puzzle

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Unless they getting their batting and bowling woes sorted out soon, the 2023 World Cup looks another distant dream for the Men in Blue.

Rohit or Kohli can go past 400 not out, says Lara

Rohit or Kohli can go past 400 not out, says Lara

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Regarded as one of the finest batsmen that world cricket has ever produced, Brian Lara's 15-year-old record of 400 not out against England is still the highest individual score in Test cricket. Lara believes Kohli, David Warner and Rohit Sharma have the potential to break his record.

Unsung Heroes of World Cup 2011

Unsung Heroes of World Cup 2011

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

India had other heroes as well whose contributions at different stages were extremely crucial, but have gone unnoticed in the 10 years since that glorious victory.

Will India land the knock-out punch on England?

Will India land the knock-out punch on England?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

A ruthless India, sporting its new flaming orange and blue colours, will be eyeing pole position with a solid knock-out punch on an already disintegrated England in Sunday's high-profile World Cup encounter. With an unbeaten record in six encounters so far, Virat Kohli's men are all but through to the semi-finals with 11 points, but victory over England will tighten their grip at the top and, in the process, oust the world's No 1 ODI team from the global event.

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

If you think the film is gutsy, you are simply being blind to the truth that the whole men-are-worthless slant is saleable right now, argues Sreehari Nair.

Asian C'ship: Jitender ensures place in Indian team for Olympic Qualifiers with silver

Asian C'ship: Jitender ensures place in Indian team for Olympic Qualifiers with silver

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Jitender lost 1-3 to Kaisanov in the summit clash at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium.

September just got scorching hot!

September just got scorching hot!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Meet Yana Vozh, Maxim's Australian Swimwear Model of the Year 2018.

Asiad athletics: Varakil, Sudha and Dharun win silver

Asiad athletics: Varakil, Sudha and Dharun win silver

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

India's Dharun Ayyasamy clinched a silver in men's 400m hurdles in national record time as athletics continued to swell India's medal tally in the Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Monday.

Pathankot puzzle: NIA quizzes Gurdaspur SP, cook who were abducted by terrorists

Pathankot puzzle: NIA quizzes Gurdaspur SP, cook who were abducted by terrorists

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Even as the anti-terror operations continue at the Pathankot Air Force base, the National Investigation Agency has started piecing together the puzzle over how the terrorists managed to sneak into the country and launch the brazen attack.

Australian Kyrgios pulls out of French Open

Australian Kyrgios pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the French Open on Friday, according to tournament officials, robbing the Grand Slam event of some guaranteed fireworks.

Cricket Buzz: Arjun Tendulkar picked in Mumbai squad

Cricket Buzz: Arjun Tendulkar picked in Mumbai squad

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and a left-arm pacer, has been named in the 15-member Mumbai squad for the upcoming 'Bapuna Cup' to be held in Nagpur.

EPL PIX: Chelsea put aside turmoil while Gunners march on

EPL PIX: Chelsea put aside turmoil while Gunners march on

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Images from Sunday's action in the English Premier League.

Many highs and few lows for Indian boxing in 2019

Many highs and few lows for Indian boxing in 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

For most part, Indian boxing had lots to celebrate and it started with the season-opening Strandja Memorial, one of Europe's oldest and most competitive tournaments.

9 T-Shirts That Tell The World What You Really Like

9 T-Shirts That Tell The World What You Really Like

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The way you dress and project yourself is a way of communicating your personality, values and lifestyle to the world around you. Read on and find out if there's something you can do to upgrade your current collection of t-shirts for men...

On this day, Tendulkar bid adieu to international cricket

On this day, Tendulkar bid adieu to international cricket

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

After the match, Tendulkar gave a speech at the Wankhede which made cricketing fans all over the globe a little teary-eyed.

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.

Death of a Salesman Revisited

Death of a Salesman Revisited

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

...Are algos taking over from 'shoeshine and a smile', asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Rohit, Kohli 27 runs away from creating partnership record

Rohit, Kohli 27 runs away from creating partnership record

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The duo is just 27 runs away from completing 1,000 partnership runs against the Windies and if they manage to do so, they will become the first pair to achieve the feat against the Caribbean team in ODIs.

'83 Review

'83 Review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 is an ode to a game changing chapter of Indian cricket history, pitch-perfect partnerships between openers and tail enders, knowing your mate's strengths as well as your own, seizing that one moment that defines the rest of your life, applauds Sukanya Verma.

The doosra: Team India is more about hype, less on substance!

The doosra: Team India is more about hype, less on substance!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Team India, despite all the hype and expectations, failed to beat Australia even once during the tour. On the contrary, the co-hosts, having already got the measure of their opponents in the Test matches and the tri-series, thrashed them in Sydney, abruptly ending the Men in Blue's World Cup defense. Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com looks at the lighter side of things.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

All you need to know about Falguni Shane Peacock's menswear debut

All you need to know about Falguni Shane Peacock's menswear debut

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The filmmaker closed the show for Falguni and Shane Peacock at Lakme Fashion Week.

Adah Sharma showcases her stunning curves in polka dots

Adah Sharma showcases her stunning curves in polka dots

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

A weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit. Scroll down to take a look!

87% women will quit, if sexually harassed at work

87% women will quit, if sexually harassed at work

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The findings were revealed as part of a survey to

PIX: Fans pray for India's win against New Zealand

PIX: Fans pray for India's win against New Zealand

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Fans offered prayers at 'Sangam' in Varanasi and also laid a 'chaadar' at the dargah

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

Holi Special: What PINK means in the movies

Holi Special: What PINK means in the movies

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Sukanya Verma tells us how Bollywood gives colours a whole new meaning.

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.

Trend Alert: Pastel Colours Replacing Neon Colours

Trend Alert: Pastel Colours Replacing Neon Colours

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Trend Alert: Pastel Colours Replacing Neon Colours

Wendell offers Indian wear with a twist

Wendell offers Indian wear with a twist

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks turns the spotlight on the clothes at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016

PICS: Argentina bids farewell to flawed hero Maradona

PICS: Argentina bids farewell to flawed hero Maradona

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

On Wednesday, tens of thousands of Argentines took to the streets to mourn him, leaving flowers and messages at his childhood home and former soccer club Boca Juniors.

'Don't make the industry a soft target'

'Don't make the industry a soft target'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'I have never had a foul experience in the industry.' 'There are rotten apples everywhere, in your family, relatives, friends circle, colleagues...' 'It's very vulnerable because of the glamour, but it's very heartbreaking to hear bad things about the industry.' 'It's not such a bad place.'

World Cup: Google's Pichai predicts India vs England final

World Cup: Google's Pichai predicts India vs England final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Google's Indian-American CEO Sundar Pichai has predicted that India and England would clash in the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and said he was 'rooting' for the men in blue to emerge victorious.

PIX: New-look Kalinga stadium ready to roll for Hockey World Cup

PIX: New-look Kalinga stadium ready to roll for Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

With an increased seating capacity and re-laid new turf, the Stadium is all set to host the 14th edition of the quadrennial showpiece.

Jolted India aim to bounce back in must-win 2nd ODI

Jolted India aim to bounce back in must-win 2nd ODI

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Some of their bowling and fielding frailties exposed in the series-opener, India will aim for quick course correction when they take on a resurgent New Zealand in a must-win second ODI, in Auckland, on Saturday. India find themselves in a familiar situation after the loss in Hamilton. But the visitors have come from behind against the West Indies and Australia to win their last two ODI series and Virat Kohli's men will aim to do the same against the Kiwis.

Shami to keep things simple in 2nd Test

Shami to keep things simple in 2nd Test

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir said the Men in Blue have a complete bowling unit with quality spinners and pacers in their ranks.

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

With Wimbledon scrapped due to the pandemic, a flashback of some of the best moments from the last five championships at SW19.

A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'The response to savagery and mass injustice is never a persistent howl.' 'There will be, among the victims, those who choose to forget the scars, those who go on living, those who challenge the overall environment of sentimentality.' 'And the more effort you put into including these other voices, into assimilating these spoilsports, the more balanced your depiction of the tragedy in question will be,' observes Sreehari Nair.