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Gambhir working with Langer in Perth to revive India career

Gambhir working with Langer in Perth to revive India career

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

India discard Gautam Gambhir is training in Perth under former Australia Test batsman Justin Langer to revive his international career, fine-tuning skills that made him the world's number one Test batsman in 2009.

Mumbai reaches grim milestone of 50,000-plus COVID-19 cases

Mumbai reaches grim milestone of 50,000-plus COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The death toll due to the pandemic in Maharashtra's capital increased to 1,758 with 58 deaths recorded in the past 24 hours.

What will open up in Kolkata after lockdown

What will open up in Kolkata after lockdown

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The state has decided that from Monday it will allow the plying of private buses along with the opening of electronics, stationery, tea stalls, and paint and hardware stores, reports Avishek Rakshit

India, China begin disengagement in Gogra-Hotsprings PP-15 in Ladakh

India, China begin disengagement in Gogra-Hotsprings PP-15 in Ladakh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The development comes after after reaching a consensus in the 16th round of military talks, the two sides said in a joint statement this evening.

Buzz: BCCI sponsors not concerned over Ganguly endorsing rival

Buzz: BCCI sponsors not concerned over Ganguly endorsing rival

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Asked if Ganguly would be cornered at the meeting, he laughed and cited an example.

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'

Cyclone Jawad to weaken, spares India's east coast havoc

Cyclone Jawad to weaken, spares India's east coast havoc

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The entire coastal region of Odisha has been experiencing rainfall since Friday night.

Jagmohan Dalmiya elected BCCI President

Jagmohan Dalmiya elected BCCI President

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

This will be his second term at the helm in the Indian cricket board, more than a decade after his first term ended.

Gambhir steps down from captaincy, Ishant to lead Delhi in Ranji Trophy

Gambhir steps down from captaincy, Ishant to lead Delhi in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The 36-year-old Gambhir, who had captained Delhi in the Ranji Trophy for the past four seasons, expressed his desire to continue as a player.

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.

Army maintains strong defence posture along LAC: Gen Manoj Pande

Army maintains strong defence posture along LAC: Gen Manoj Pande

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

General Pande said the northern border region has been peaceful and steps have been taken to maintain peace through established protocol and existing mechanism.

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'Rani made it very clear when she signed the film that she would shoot only during her daughter's summer vacation so as not to disturb her role as a real life mother.'

Jahangirpuri: Tight security, barricading affects livelihood of locals

Jahangirpuri: Tight security, barricading affects livelihood of locals

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

As Jahangirpuri's C-Block remains heavily barricaded and under tight security following last week's violence, several residents Friday said they are unable to open their shops or go to work due to restriction on movement which is affecting their livelihoods.

Cric Buzz: Sivaramakrishnan, Chauhan, Khurasiya apply for selector's post

Cric Buzz: Sivaramakrishnan, Chauhan, Khurasiya apply for selector's post

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the cricket field.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Iyer smashes 79 as Mumbai record easy win

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Iyer smashes 79 as Mumbai record easy win

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Shreyas Iyer's blazing form will be some sort of an assurance for his franchise Delhi Daredevils as his quickfire unbeaten 79 off 49 balls helped Mumbai beat Ranji Trophy champions Gujarat by 5 wickets in a West Zone leg game of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, in Vadodara, on Monday.

IPL auction: Harbhajan, Yuvraj, Gambhir's last chance to impress

IPL auction: Harbhajan, Yuvraj, Gambhir's last chance to impress

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

India's old warhorses like Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh will look to impress the Indian Premier League franchises when they take the field in the Super League stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament, starting in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Army Vice Chief reviews military preparedness in Ladakh

Army Vice Chief reviews military preparedness in Ladakh

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General C P Mohanty on Thursday carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness in eastern Ladakh on the first day of his three-day visit to the region where Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a bitter standoff for over a year.

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Key to China's decision regarding Taiwan will be its leadership's assessment whether the US will come to Taiwan's defence, explains Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

Kill Zone: 468 Pakistani lives lost to US drones in 7 months

Kill Zone: 468 Pakistani lives lost to US drones in 7 months

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Despite Islamabad's strong objection, American drones carried out 53 strikes in 2011 that killed 468 people in Pakistan's tribal belt. Though a Lahore court has directed the Pakistani government to take measures to stop these attacks, the US does not seem to be letting up any soon. Tahir Ali reports.

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'The prowess with which they executed the shootings unmistakably bear the imprint of someone who has had professional training.'

India needs a distinct military command structure: CDS

India needs a distinct military command structure: CDS

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

He suggested that the new structures will emerge within one year's time.

Hazare Trophy: Sehwag flops, but Delhi beat J&K; Baroda thrash Mumbai

Hazare Trophy: Sehwag flops, but Delhi beat J&K; Baroda thrash Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Virender Sehwag's decision to continue batting at No 3 didn't make much of a difference to his poor form but defending champions Delhi did enough to beat Jammu and Kashmir by 38 runs in the opening fixture of the north zone leg of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Check out India's ambitious plan to qualify for FIFA World Cup

Check out India's ambitious plan to qualify for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the government is riding on "mainstay" football to make India a sporting powerhouse and announced the formation of five zonal committees to hunt talent across the country.

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'India has to prepare for future warfare where kinetic use of force at the border will be limited. War will take place in the realms beyond the border.'

Sehwag should bat as opener only, says Chauhan

Sehwag should bat as opener only, says Chauhan

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Virender Sehwag's ploy to bat in the middle order played a big part in his dismal run for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy season, according to District Cricket Association's chairman of selectors Chetan Chauhan.

Duck tales: Kasargod U-19 girls all bowled out without scoring

Duck tales: Kasargod U-19 girls all bowled out without scoring

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Interestingly, all 10 batters were dismissed in a similar fashion as they were all bowled with Wayanad's VJ Joshitha picking up a hat-trick.

Meet BCCI's new chairman of selectors

Meet BCCI's new chairman of selectors

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Sunil Joshi replaced MSK Prasad (South Zone), who had an extended run after completing his four-year tenure. Joshi's selection from South Zone and Harvinder getting picked from Central Zone also shows that the Board has stuck with the zonal policy.

EPL: Spurs hammer Newcastle, West Ham down Everton

EPL: Spurs hammer Newcastle, West Ham down Everton

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Hyderabad mother slits throats of daughters, surrenders

Hyderabad mother slits throats of daughters, surrenders

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The woman broke a glass bottle and slit throats of her two daughters, Ashvitha, 8, and Tavishka, 3, on Wednesday night at her residence.

'Domestic performance considered while selecting WC probables'

'Domestic performance considered while selecting WC probables'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Sanjay Patel defended the omission of five senior players who were part of the victorious 2011 squad from the 30-man World Cup probables, saying their performance in domestic was taken into account.

'Money and power, nothing worked'

'Money and power, nothing worked'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'There's no point making grand plans all our lives when life itself is so fragile.'

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

Mumbai's Dharavi adds 1,400 COVID-19 cases in May

Mumbai's Dharavi adds 1,400 COVID-19 cases in May

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Narrow lanes and bylanes, small houses, unhygienic living conditions, common toilets and several other factors are responsible for the easy spread of COVID-19 in Dharavi, apart from non-adherence to social distancing norms.

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'I never thought the European audience will love this film, but we had over 2,000 people at the screening.'

Revealed: BJP's 'Mission Bengal' strategy

Revealed: BJP's 'Mission Bengal' strategy

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Amit Shah, who missed campaigning in Bihar, made a two-day trip to Bengal starting November 5 to oversee BJPs preparedness for the state polls.

22 killed, over 300 injured in earthquake in Balochistan

22 killed, over 300 injured in earthquake in Balochistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

A powerful 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted a mountainous part of Pakistan's Balochistan province early on Thursday, resulting in collapse of several houses that left at least 22 people dead and over 300 others injured, officials said.

Yaas intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm: IMD

Yaas intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm: IMD

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The IMD has also issued a red-coded warning alert to the Odisha and West Bengal coasts.

All-women AI crew successfully lands in Bengaluru

All-women AI crew successfully lands in Bengaluru

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

As AI-176 landed at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and the crew members walked to the lounge, a huge crowd of people gave a rousing reception for scripting history with the about 17-hour journey, the longest flight by the national carrier or any other airline in the country.

Dhawan eyes India comeback through Champions Trophy

Dhawan eyes India comeback through Champions Trophy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Discarded India opener Shikhar Dhawan is eyeing a comeback into the national team at the ICC Champions Trophy.