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Does Young India Care About Elections 2024?

Does Young India Care About Elections 2024?

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Politics is not on the radar of 18 to 21-year-old Indians, reveals Rama Bijapurkar.

Check out England's playing XI for Oval Test

Check out England's playing XI for Oval Test

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Jonny Bairstow will keep wicket for England in the fifth and final Test against India after recovering from a broken middle finger.

Rampaging Australia face Bangladesh in inconsequential tie

Rampaging Australia face Bangladesh in inconsequential tie

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Pat Cummins and Co. stormed into the semi-finals on the back of one of the greatest ODI innings played by Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder battled cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls to lift Australia from a precarious 91 for seven to the victory target of 292 against Afghanistan.

IPL PIX: KKR outclass MI; storm into play-offs

IPL PIX: KKR outclass MI; storm into play-offs

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders outclassed Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in the rain-hit IPL 2024 match in Kolkata on Saturday.

PIX: Kishan-Pandya sizzle in the rain!

PIX: Kishan-Pandya sizzle in the rain!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya hit fifties to rally India in the rain-hit Asia Cup match in Pallekele on Saturday.

ODI World Cup: Ashwin, Prasad picks youngster as India's potential X-factor

ODI World Cup: Ashwin, Prasad picks youngster as India's potential X-factor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

R Ashwin has urged selectors and team management to show faith in Tilak Varma and include the left-hander in the World Cup squad.

'Sarfaraz has never been disrespectful towards anyone'

'Sarfaraz has never been disrespectful towards anyone'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Sarfaraz Khan's omission from the Indian team has been linked to fitness and disciplinary issues but sources in Mumbai cricket insisted that there was no truth in the claims.

Dele Alli promises to not let England down at World Cup

Dele Alli promises to not let England down at World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Dele Alli has promised to not fall foul of new FIFA regulations introduced for the World Cup which allow referees to punish players retrospectively for infringements during a match.

Fingers crossed, I will perform well, says 'under pressure' Ojha

Fingers crossed, I will perform well, says 'under pressure' Ojha

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha says he will be "under pressure" to perform if he makes the playing eleven in the decisive third Test against Sri Lanka, starting Friday, after the freak injury to Wriddhiman Saha opened the door for him after a "long wait".

PIX: Pope defies India with gritty ton as England reach 316/6 on Day 3

PIX: Pope defies India with gritty ton as England reach 316/6 on Day 3

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between India and England in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Recipe: Shravan Special Thalipeeth

Recipe: Shravan Special Thalipeeth

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

A wholesome and hatke Shravan recipe.

MI Vs PBKS: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

MI Vs PBKS: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Bumrah, Coetzee and Patel all took three wickets each.

'Ashwin's body was used like a dart board by Hazlewood and Cummins'

'Ashwin's body was used like a dart board by Hazlewood and Cummins'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

As Ravichandran Ashwin achieved the milestone 100th Test in Mohali, everyone had their lists of his best bowling feats. But Ashwin's finest cricketing moment was probably when he and Hanuma Vihari battled inhuman injury to draw the Sydney Test against Australia after India were bowled out for 36 in the first Test at Adelaide.

5 Healthy Asanas For Kids

5 Healthy Asanas For Kids

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Yoga expert Sabrina Merchant suggests these healthy asanas for children.

2nd Test, PIX: Gill century leaves England chasing record target

2nd Test, PIX: Gill century leaves England chasing record target

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Why These T20 Stars Missed Afghan Series

Why These T20 Stars Missed Afghan Series

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The selectors were forced to go back to seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli following injuries to key T20 players.

Ashwin vs Bairstow: Clash of centurions in Dharamsala

Ashwin vs Bairstow: Clash of centurions in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

India will be looking for another favorable result to extend their lead in the World Test Championships standings.

Heartbreak for Chahal: Is his World Cup dream shattered?

Heartbreak for Chahal: Is his World Cup dream shattered?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

It's another ICC event on the horizon and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has once again fallen out of favour with the Indian team selectors.

India's Asia Cup, World Cup squad selection conundrum: Focus on KL, Iyer

India's Asia Cup, World Cup squad selection conundrum: Focus on KL, Iyer

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Shardul Thakur's better batting ability compared to speedster Prasidh Krishna could prove to be decisive while selecting the extra pacer for World Cup but both are likely to be auditioned if India pick a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup, which is set to be named on Monday.

SA won't panic; can still win England series, says Elgar

SA won't panic; can still win England series, says Elgar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

South Africa captain Dean Elgar says there will be no panic following their thumping innings and 85 run second Test loss to England at Old Trafford on Saturday, but admits there will be some tough questions to answer ahead of the series decider.

Boxing Day Test PIX: Australia thrash SA by innings and 182 runs to seal series

Boxing Day Test PIX: Australia thrash SA by innings and 182 runs to seal series

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Why Ashwin loves bowling with the new ball

Why Ashwin loves bowling with the new ball

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Ravichandran Ashwin on his love for operating with the new ball and explained the mechanics involved. The off-spinner doesn't want a post-coronavirus world that is more conducive for organising T20 leagues at the expense of international cricket.

PHOTOS: Kohli's century deflates England on Day 3

PHOTOS: Kohli's century deflates England on Day 3

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

England will have to set a record for the highest successful fourth-innings chase if they are to win the third Test against India after the dominant tourists declared at 352 for seven with Virat Kohli making 103.

PHOTOS: Kohli & Co. chill out after Galle triumph

PHOTOS: Kohli & Co. chill out after Galle triumph

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Stylish Indian opener Rohit Sharma, who couldn't make it to the Playing XI for the first Test -- he was forced to miss the opening Test due to viral fever -- was seen having an enjoyable time with team-mates while having an intense session of FIFA video games.

Can Sunrisers Shine under Cummins?

Can Sunrisers Shine under Cummins?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

A desperate Sunrisers have hit the reset button this season, bringing in Australia's World Cup winning captain Pat Cummins.

'Toughest innings': Smriti Mandhana opens up on career-best knock

'Toughest innings': Smriti Mandhana opens up on career-best knock

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

After hammering a career-best knock in India's win over Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup, Smriti Mandhana said it was the toughest innings she's played.

South Africa look to shake off nerves against Australia

South Africa look to shake off nerves against Australia

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

They have looked more comfortable setting targets than chasing one though, and they will expect more penetration from their bowlers against a resurgent Australia.

PIX: Jaiswal, spinners steer India to strong start

PIX: Jaiswal, spinners steer India to strong start

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

IMAGES from the 1st Test, Day 1 between India and England played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Thursday

Labuschagne says he is fit for 2nd Test

Labuschagne says he is fit for 2nd Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'It's going to have take something pretty serious to have me miss a game.'

'Most pleasing was to see Devon, Rachin react to what was being bowled'

'Most pleasing was to see Devon, Rachin react to what was being bowled'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

New Zealand's stand-in captain Tom Latham was delighted to have found a new hero in ton-up Rachin Ravindra as they began their World Cup campaign, obliterating champions England by 9 wickets in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

I'm fine, wasn't hospitalised, says Maradona after health scare

I'm fine, wasn't hospitalised, says Maradona after health scare

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

"I want to tell everyone that I am fine, that I am not, neither was I, interned," Maradona said in an Instagram post, responding to a media report that he had been taken to hospital.

When the world's tallest man met the shortest man

When the world's tallest man met the shortest man

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The long and short of this meeting was to mark Guinness World Records Day. The world's tallest and shortest men shook hands for the first time on Thursday.

Mehreen's Beautiful World Of Dressing

Mehreen's Beautiful World Of Dressing

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

She knows her clothes and what they can do for her.

ICC World Cup PIX: Australia beat South Africa; seal final date with India

ICC World Cup PIX: Australia beat South Africa; seal final date with India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Images from the second semifinal between Australia and South Africa in the ongoing ICC Men's ODI World Cup at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.

Injured Mumbai Indians captain Rohit set to miss CLT20 qualifiers

Injured Mumbai Indians captain Rohit set to miss CLT20 qualifiers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Star batsman Rohit Sharma's finger fracture is not only a blow to the Indian team but a big setback for Mumbai Indians as well, who will be playing their Champions League T20 qualifiers starting September 13, in Raipur.

Ashes: 'These decisions aren't just a rash thought'

Ashes: 'These decisions aren't just a rash thought'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

England will not change their attacking philosophy in the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's this week.

What Rohit said on playing KulCha in ODI series vs WI

What Rohit said on playing KulCha in ODI series vs WI

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

It is certainly on my mind to get them back together, Kuldeep especially: Rohit

World Cup: 'It's scary the way India are playing...'

World Cup: 'It's scary the way India are playing...'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Indian team is currently playing fearless cricket but has been successful in scaring the daylights out of the opposition, Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha said.

Rajini launches app, website to mobilise volunteers for party

Rajini launches app, website to mobilise volunteers for party

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

In a brief one minute video clip, Rajinikanth thanked all those who welcomed his political plunge.

The ultimate comeback story: KL Rahul's triumph over injury and doubt

The ultimate comeback story: KL Rahul's triumph over injury and doubt

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Rahul had suffered the debilitating injury during the IPL, which later necessitated surgery in London.