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Will Pant make most of Dhoni's absence from T20s?

Will Pant make most of Dhoni's absence from T20s?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is not a part of the three-match T20I series against West Indies and Australia presenting Rishabh Pant with a golden chance to consolidate his place in limited overs cricket.

Jet, set and gone

Jet, set and gone

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The Jet Airways of old is no more and the industry mourns its demise. Anjuli Bhargava reports.

Why Jet Airways has hit an air pocket

Why Jet Airways has hit an air pocket

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Old-timers say Jet boss Naresh Goyal, although still razor sharp, doesn't have the same energy he once did and this reflects in his 'baby'.

When you can't access your spouse's bank account

When you can't access your spouse's bank account

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

How can you access the bank account of an incapacitated person?

PHOTOS: The IPL's most passionate fans

PHOTOS: The IPL's most passionate fans

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The IPL wouldn't have been the success it is had it not been for the fans in the stands.

Documents seized from arrested man showed his links with ISI

Documents seized from arrested man showed his links with ISI

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

The documents recovered from suspected ISI agent Akhtar Khan's home in the city "clearly showed" his links to Pakistan's ISI, a top Special Task Force officer said.

Underperformance and injuries but Kohli still backing openers

Underperformance and injuries but Kohli still backing openers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

India's opening batsmen have come under fire for poor starts in their last two home series against New Zealand and England but captain Virat Kohli says now is the time to give them support, not show them the door.

Leander stable and cheerful: Vece Paes

Leander stable and cheerful: Vece Paes

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Leander's father, Dr Vece Paes, said the headache has gone and other disturbances are also less.

MPs seek swift death penalty, castration in rape cases

MPs seek swift death penalty, castration in rape cases

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Responding to a discussion during Zero Hour in the Lower House, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said he was falling short of words to condemn the heinous crime.

Will Indian shooting's youth brigade shine at CWG?

Will Indian shooting's youth brigade shine at CWG?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The abundance of talent is complemented by a confident approach which the likes of Manu Bhaker, Mehuli Ghosh, Anish Bhanwala and Anjum Moudgil will display at the Games.

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

''He was extremely gentle, humble, soft-spoken, down to earth, giving respect to senior musicians as well as to budding ones.'

Amitabh Bachchan meets his humshakals!

Amitabh Bachchan meets his humshakals!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

A look at the top 10 tweets from Bollywood celebrities.

'Opener, finisher or specialist No 4, DK can do it all'

'Opener, finisher or specialist No 4, DK can do it all'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Nayar recalled the sacrifices that Karthik had to make, right from virtually staying away from home 200 days a year to booking his own ground, practice sessions and paying net bowlers from his own pocket.

PICS: Super Kings lose to Kings, finish second

PICS: Super Kings lose to Kings, finish second

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings, in Mohali.

Stats Pack: Virat Kohli's 'Duck Tales'

Stats Pack: Virat Kohli's 'Duck Tales'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 2 of Pune Test.

The new queens on the ramp!

The new queens on the ramp!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The unique pageant aims to show the world that beauty can have various meanings.

After the tragedy: We don't need politics please!

After the tragedy: We don't need politics please!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

'There is no difference morally between politicians scoring points amid the rubble and non-politicians who assume that politics and corruption necessarily had something to do with it,' says Mihir S Sharma. 'Both are twisting a tragedy to their own ends.'

Champions KKR face formidable Mumbai Indians in IPL opener

Champions KKR face formidable Mumbai Indians in IPL opener

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their title defence against a formidable Mumbai Indians side in the opening match of the eighth edition of Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Arvind Kejriwal, engineer, civil servant and Delhi's man with a development agenda, is the David who slayed the government's Goliath.

Saha's fifties put us on the back foot: Taylor

Saha's fifties put us on the back foot: Taylor

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

'376 was always tough (to chase) but the bowlers fought throughout and that's something we can take to Indore. Hopefully, we can play some fear-free cricket to put India under pressure'

Yuvraj makes comeback, Pant gets T20 nod

Yuvraj makes comeback, Pant gets T20 nod

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Veteran Yuvraj Singh made a comeback to the Indian team, while Virat Kohli took over the captaincy from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, for the forthcoming three-match ODI and T20I series against England, starting in Pune, on January 15.

Farewell, Astad

Farewell, Astad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'Gone too soon, Astad, but I know whenever we meet in that world beyond, I will watch you dance.' Swarupa Dutt remembers a remarkable human being and a magnificent performer who left the world poorer when he passed into the ages on Thursday.

IPL PHOTOS: Second-string Mumbai outclass KKR to finish top

IPL PHOTOS: Second-string Mumbai outclass KKR to finish top

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Despite resting several of their top players, Mumbai Indians managed to outclass Kolkata Knight Riders by nine runs in their last round league match to finish top of the standings in the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

Bagan route Aizwal to claim Fed Cup title for 14th time

Bagan route Aizwal to claim Fed Cup title for 14th time

Rediff.com21 May 2016

India striker Jeje Lelpekhlua scored twice as Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan thrashed Aizwal FC 5-0 in the summit clash to clinch the Federation Cup football tournament title for a record-extending 14 times in Guwahati on Saturday.

Injury-hit IPL gets underway with England gloss

Injury-hit IPL gets underway with England gloss

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The IPL, which this year runs from April 5 until May 21, has been a trailblazer of sorts, inspiring similar tournaments elsewhere and even other sports.

Time for the Great Indian Cricket Carnival

Time for the Great Indian Cricket Carnival

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

This edition of the league will bear special significance with the mega ODI World Cup starting only two and half weeks after the final on May 12. In 2011 and 2015, the World Cup was held before the IPL and this is the first time that it will be held post the tournament.

Indian Super League: Delhi Dynamos beat North East to enter semi-final

Indian Super League: Delhi Dynamos beat North East to enter semi-final

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Brazilian winger Gustavo Dos Santos' late strike enabled Delhi Dynamos to pip North East United 2-1 en route their semi-final qualification in the Indian Super League.

ISL: Mumbai, Pune play out stalemate in Maharashtra derby

ISL: Mumbai, Pune play out stalemate in Maharashtra derby

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Mumbai City FC and their state rivals FC Pune City played out a goalless draw in the Indian Super League football tournament at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday.

Buying a car? Opt for bundled auto insurance

Buying a car? Opt for bundled auto insurance

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Experts suggest that it's best to go for the bundled product that has only one-year own damage cover.

Sheena Bora Trial: Enter Sheena's dad

Sheena Bora Trial: Enter Sheena's dad

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Badami asked Das if Indrani was in the room. Das, whipping out his hand and pointing it at Indrani, announced: "Yes, she is right there." Indrani, who was looking down, through most of the hearing, momentarily raised her eyes, just a fraction and glanced at him. That was the first time either of them looked at each other. Till then, and later, Das refused to look at her, as if he was not able to, either out of anger or revulsion. It seemed mutual. Indrani too pretended throughout like he did not exist.

The story of the Rs 2,000 note

The story of the Rs 2,000 note

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Some genius assumed that a 2,000 note could seamlessly replace 500s and 1000s in ordinary transactions. If that genius had consulted an actual chai-wallah, he might have thought twice, argues Devangshu Datta.

How to breathe life into dead malls

How to breathe life into dead malls

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

What's the mantra for reviving ghost malls? Most important, a right mix of products. They also need to transform into community spaces.

What BJP has and Congress doesn't

What BJP has and Congress doesn't

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'One goal of the Congress would surely have been to rebuild its organisation so that it begins to match that of the BJP.' 'However, this has not happened, though Rahul Gandhi has been in the party for 15 years now,' says Aakar Patel.

Former Davis Cup coach paints bleak picture of Indian tennis future

Former Davis Cup coach paints bleak picture of Indian tennis future

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Enrico Piperno, who was also India's Fed Cup coach says, lack of funding, support and infrastructure will cease creation of a top-50 player

What a year to remember for Indian golf!

What a year to remember for Indian golf!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

New stars emerged on the horizon in Shubhankar Sharma and Ajeetesh Sandhu even as familiar faces strengthened their stranglehold by picking up their own set of titles in a season of new highs for Indian golf.

Why Bengal could deliver 'Hadda Haddi' this election

Why Bengal could deliver 'Hadda Haddi' this election

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Political commentators say the final outcome of the West Bengal assembly elections would depend on how some crucial factors play out this time. Mayank Mishra explains.

Dilshan's unbeaten 83 takes Sri Lanka past Afghanistan

Dilshan's unbeaten 83 takes Sri Lanka past Afghanistan

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Defending champions Sri Lanka secured a six wicket win over Afghanistan in their ICC World T20 Super 10 opener at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.

The mother who has won India's heart

The mother who has won India's heart

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Single mother Gauri Sawant hopes to change the way people view transgenders in India.

Time for big hits, new names to shine as IPL 8 kicks off

Time for big hits, new names to shine as IPL 8 kicks off

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

With it's scandalous past, still fresh in the minds of fans and critics alike, the Indian Premier League (IPL) organisers will look to ensure that the focus remains firmly on cricket when the cash-rich event gets underway with a glamorous opening ceremony on Tuesday.