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Kings XI need to pull up their socks against Mumbai

Kings XI need to pull up their socks against Mumbai

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Mumbai Indians seek to maintain momentum against Kings XI Punjab.

Joe Biden: A long-time friend of India

Joe Biden: A long-time friend of India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

United States President-elect Joseph Biden has always been a strong supporter of India and India-US partnership since his days in Senate and later as a Vice-President.

Vasu sir was one of best coaches I've worked with: Tendulkar`

Vasu sir was one of best coaches I've worked with: Tendulkar`

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'He has left us with many memories and moments to smile. I feel that a piece of me has left the world. RIP Vasu Sir.'

How India's family offices are striking out on their own in start-up land

How India's family offices are striking out on their own in start-up land

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Family offices are increasingly looking to invest directly in start-ups rather than through investment in venture capital (VC) firms. The shift is happening because of multiple reasons. Next-generation scions of wealthy families are conversant with how the start-up world works after they have spent time in Silicon Valley; start-up investment is rising to 10-15 per cent of family offices' portfolios from single digits; and they do not want to share gains of investment with VC firms. "While earlier they would prefer to invest in this asset class via venture capital (VC) funds as LPs (limited partners), now they are making direct investment in start-ups.

Ranji champions Rajasthan, Mumbai in same group

Ranji champions Rajasthan, Mumbai in same group

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Defending champions Rajasthan and 39-time champions Mumbai are clubbed in a relative easy Group A for the upcoming Ranji Trophy, starting November 2. Group A, appears the easier of the Elite teams. Bengal, Hyderabad, Saurashtra, MP, Railways, Punjab and Gujarat are the seven other teams in it.

Irani Cup: Vijay hits century before Mumbai fight back

Irani Cup: Vijay hits century before Mumbai fight back

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Murali Vijay struck a century to help Rest of India take control against Mumbai on Day 1 of the Irani Trophy on Wednesday.

The School By the Sea

The School By the Sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The school was run on strict Gandhian lines, with stress on students doing things themselves. Physical comforts were minimal, in keeping with the relatively backward geographical area. But it had a staff of teachers dedicated to educating their students, not just imparting them book-learning, remembers Shreekant Sambrani.

'May God take special care of an exceptional human being!'

'May God take special care of an exceptional human being!'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Three mentees pay homage to Sherna Gandhy, the legendary journalist and editor who passed into the ages on April 28 after a long battle with cancer.

Watch Out For These Amazing Cricketers!

Watch Out For These Amazing Cricketers!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Overseas stars likely to make a difference to their IPL teams this seasons.

Tatas win back Air India; welcome back, says Ratan Tata

Tatas win back Air India; welcome back, says Ratan Tata

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

They say better late than never. For the Tatas, the original owners of Air India, bringing back the airline to its fold is worth the wait even if the attempt to privatise the bleeding national carrier by successive governments has taken over two decades. While many airlines have come and gone from the Indian skies since the time when the first move was made to privatise Air India to date, the salt-to-software conglomerate has never let the love affair with aviation, more so with Air India that its former chairman Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (JRD) had, to go off the radar. It is said that Tata group executives used to complain in private that JRD -- the pioneer of the Indian aviation industry -- spent more time worrying about Air India than the Tata group when he was heading both the entities.

IPL 2023: 'Impact Player' rule negates all-rounders' role: Ponting

IPL 2023: 'Impact Player' rule negates all-rounders' role: Ponting

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Ahead of the upcoming IPL season, Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting opened up on the Capitals missing Rishabh Pant and the role David Warner will play amongst other things.

Kukreja, Nair ton up for Mumbai

Kukreja, Nair ton up for Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

Sahil Kukreja and Abhishek Nair scored centuries to power Mumbai to 385 for eight against Rest of India.

Mushtaq Ali: Mumbai beat Gujarat; Baroda win

Mushtaq Ali: Mumbai beat Gujarat; Baroda win

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Mumbai rode on Abhishek Nayar's scintillating 47-ball 76 to record a comfortable five-wicket win over Saurashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 tournament for west zone, in Vadodara, on Wednesday.

Jaffer to lead Mumbai in Irani Trophy

Jaffer to lead Mumbai in Irani Trophy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Opener Wasim Jaffer has been appointed as captain of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team for the 2009-2010 season and would lead the 38-time national champions in their season-opening Irani Cup clash against Rest of India at Nagpur from October 1-5.

Dhoni's still got the hunger, says CSK captain Jadeja

Dhoni's still got the hunger, says CSK captain Jadeja

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Mahendra Singh Dhoni 'is still hungry' and Chennai Super Kings stay afloat in IPL 2022 after the legend's latest Houdini act at the death. And they are all that matter to skipper Ravindra Jadeja.

IPL Auction: Why CSK paid Rs 16.25 crore for Stokes!

IPL Auction: Why CSK paid Rs 16.25 crore for Stokes!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

England Test skipper Ben Stokes was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 16.25 crore.

IPL Preview: Mumbai Indians look to continue momentum against Rajasthan Royals

IPL Preview: Mumbai Indians look to continue momentum against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Mumbai Indians will look to continue in similar vein when they lock horns with Rajasthan Royals in

Poll Results, World Cup: Strange Similarities

Poll Results, World Cup: Strange Similarities

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

In Gujarat, the Congress must have felt like the Swiss in Doha. Suffering at the hands of both the BJP and the AAP, they seemed to lack a goalkeeper. In Himachal, although a victory for the Congress, the tenor was more akin to Spain versus Morocco. The underdog triumphed, points out Shyam G Menon.

Jaishankar recalls Hillary Clinton's 'snake' analogy to slam Pak

Jaishankar recalls Hillary Clinton's 'snake' analogy to slam Pak

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The world today sees them (Pakistan) as the epicentre of terrorism, Jaishankar said.

Irani Cup: RoI batsmen shut out Mumbai's title hopes

Irani Cup: RoI batsmen shut out Mumbai's title hopes

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Day Four of the Irani Cup tie between Mumbai and Rest of India at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai, was one that ensured ennui.

IT services major Capgemini is focused on driving more value from India

IT services major Capgemini is focused on driving more value from India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

For Paris-headquartered IT services major Capgemini, India has always been the backbone of its services delivery for its global clients, but the company is focused on driving more value from India as it gears up its engineering research and development (R&D) presence worldwide with its acquisition of Altran Technologies. The company, which has about 149,000 employees in India, is looking to hire 60,000 associates this year. Of them, 30,000 will be recruits from campuses and the rest lateral entrants. For Ashwin Yardi, chief executive officer India, Capgemini, the focus is to make sure that the India unit is aligned with the global plans of repositioning the company as a hub of engineering R&D, operational technology, and IT.

Test Your Big Cat IQ

Test Your Big Cat IQ

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Do you know the differences between the cheetah and the leopard?

Hardik will be ready to bowl in T20 World Cup, says Rohit

Hardik will be ready to bowl in T20 World Cup, says Rohit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said that all-rounder Hardik Pandya is expected to be 'ready' to bowl when the team starts its T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

Why Mumbai Indians start as favourites against CSK in IPL final

Why Mumbai Indians start as favourites against CSK in IPL final

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Mumbai Indians have won three out of the four IPL finals they have been part of, including the two against CSK in 2013 and 2015.

Power cuts: Should Mumbai be spared?

Power cuts: Should Mumbai be spared?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

With a shortage of 5,000 mw of power, all cities in Maharashtra face up to six hours of power cut and rural areas are in the dark for 16 hours daily.

After Delhi, AAP to focus on Mumbai

After Delhi, AAP to focus on Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Enthused by the strong showing in Delhi Assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party has decided to concentrate on the ensuing Lok Sabha and assembly elections in Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra.

Easter dinner caused Covid outbreak in Delhi Capitals camp?

Easter dinner caused Covid outbreak in Delhi Capitals camp?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

It is being asked why a lot of foreign players were having a team dinner for Easter celebrations despite Delhi Capitals physio Patrick Farhart testing positive.

'If you are alert, then you can scream for help'

'If you are alert, then you can scream for help'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'Being alert is the most important weapon in one's armoury when one is on her own or is venturing out in unknown territory.'

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.

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

IPL can be truly said to have come of age. It is now more Indian than ever before. Teams often fielded fewer than the four allowed foreign players. Indian batters and bowlers were simply better in performance, consistency and reliability, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Covid confounds: High vaccination districts also show high positivity rate

Covid confounds: High vaccination districts also show high positivity rate

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The reason for vaccination not doing enough to stave off infection is partly that the rates of the fully vaccinated population are still below 20 per cent in most districts.

Mushtaq Ali: Tare, Bista guide Mumbai to easy win

Mushtaq Ali: Tare, Bista guide Mumbai to easy win

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Domestic giants Mumbai continued its winning run in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy thrashing Madhya Pradesh by nine wickets in Mumbai on Monday.

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Sharad Pawar reckons that the NCP has value as a united, going concern, not as a gaggle of leaders in search of followers, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

'I paid Rs 10 a night to sleep in stations...'

'I paid Rs 10 a night to sleep in stations...'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

'These experiences were necessary for my journey.'

92,596 new Covid cases in India, active case tally drops

92,596 new Covid cases in India, active case tally drops

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 2,75,04,126, while the case fatality rate has increased to 1.22 per cent, the data stated.

How UP Police Helped This Indian Return From Saudi

How UP Police Helped This Indian Return From Saudi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'We brought him back within 20 days of the complaint.'

Rohit may travel with Indian team to Australia on Nov 11

Rohit may travel with Indian team to Australia on Nov 11

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Rohit Sharma's presence in the Mumbai Indians playing XI in the last two IPL games has increased hopes that the opener could well board the chartered flight to Australia on November 11 along with the rest of the Indian squad.

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers win last-ball thriller against Mumbai

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers win last-ball thriller against Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad held their nerves to edge past Mumbai Indians by one wicket off the last ball of the match in a thrilling Indian Premier League match, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

'Moment to cherish': Iyer gets his Test cap from Gavaskar

'Moment to cherish': Iyer gets his Test cap from Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Shreyas Iyer, who made his Test debut in the first match against New Zealand in Kanpur on Thursday, received his Test captain from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai crash out after Vidarbha rout

Ranji roundup: Mumbai crash out after Vidarbha rout

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Holders Vidarbha thrashed Mumbai by an innings and 145 runs to knock out the 41-time Ranji Trophy champions.