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Why Rohit can flourish in Aus ODIs

Why Rohit can flourish in Aus ODIs

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'He has to focus on his performance and helping the team win.'

Aakash Chopra predicts India's Playing XI for Perth ODI

Aakash Chopra predicts India's Playing XI for Perth ODI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Kuldeep was instrumental to India's success at the Asia Cup, topping the wicket-taking chart with 17 wickets. Chopra explained the rationale behind dropping the left-arm wrist spinner, attributing it to batting depth.

Did Deepika Drop Prabhas For Vin Diesel?

Did Deepika Drop Prabhas For Vin Diesel?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

When Vin Diesel posted on Instagram, 'Xander's next adventure is in Mumbai. Grateful for you all, hope to make you proud,' the Internet lit up.

Shaw, Saxena named in Maharashtra Ranji squad

Shaw, Saxena named in Maharashtra Ranji squad

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The squad also features India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad who has captained his state team in the past, while the selectors opted to go with experience, picking Pradeep Dadhe over Rajvardhan Hangargekar.

Yusuf Pathan opts out of Op Sindoor delegation, TMC slams Centre

Yusuf Pathan opts out of Op Sindoor delegation, TMC slams Centre

Rediff.com19 May 2025

'We are totally in favour of the country on matters of external affairs. Naming representatives for diplomatic multi-party delegations to counter Pak-backed terrorism is the choice of parties, not of the Centre'

LSG rope in Kane Williamson for crucial 2026 reboot

LSG rope in Kane Williamson for crucial 2026 reboot

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

New Zealand batting stalwart Kane Williamson has joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as a strategic advisor ahead of the Indian Premier League's (IPL) next edition.

Women's WC: Australia thrash England in top of table clash

Women's WC: Australia thrash England in top of table clash

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Sutherland, Gardner sparkle as Australia outplay England by six wickets

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepak Hooda smashed a brilliant double hundred to put Rajasthan in control as they took a massive lead against Mumbai on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.

Run-machine Mandhana creates history, emulates Mithali

Run-machine Mandhana creates history, emulates Mithali

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Mandhana completed 1000 runs on Sunday and is the youngest and fastest to the 5000 ODI runs, reaching it in 112 innings and 5,569 balls, surpassing Stafanie Taylor's 129 innings and Suzie Bates' 6,182 balls.

SC says no to contempt notice to lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI

SC says no to contempt notice to lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court declined to initiate contempt action against a lawyer who hurled a shoe at the Chief Justice of India, citing the CJI's own refusal to proceed against him. The court is considering guidelines to prevent such incidents.

Why ecom platforms are under govt lens

Why ecom platforms are under govt lens

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is looking into complaints of additional charges being levied by ecommerce platforms when customers choose cash-on-delivery (COD) option instead of paying while ordering items. "The Department of Consumer Affairs has received complaints against ecommerce platforms charging extra for cash-on-delivery, a practice classified as a dark pattern that misleads and exploits consumers," Pralhad Joshi, Union minister of consumer affairs, wrote on X on Friday afternoon.

India vs WI Test: Will Delhi pitch favour batters or spinners?

India vs WI Test: Will Delhi pitch favour batters or spinners?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will aid the batters with lot of runs expected.

Legends Cricket: Indian Players Opt Out Of Tie Vs Pak

Legends Cricket: Indian Players Opt Out Of Tie Vs Pak

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

A day before the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the World Championship of Legends Cricket 2025, several former India cricketers have reportedly pulled out of the fixture, fearing backlash from fans.

Deepika, Ranbir's Surprise Airport Hug

Deepika, Ranbir's Surprise Airport Hug

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor, one of Hindi cinema's most admired on-screen pairs, created a buzz as they crossed paths at Mumbai airport recently.

Alia, Kareena's Karwa Chauth Style Tips

Alia, Kareena's Karwa Chauth Style Tips

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

For the stylish wives who want to celebrate Karwa Chauth looking like the moon themselves, we've got you!

Will Cash Transfer Win Bihar For Modi?

Will Cash Transfer Win Bihar For Modi?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

If women voters are mobilised in big numbers to the voting booths on November 6 and 11 by the Nitish Kumar-led NDA, then it will be quite difficult for the Tejashwi Yadav-led Mahagathbandhan to defeat the incumbent government, points out Sheela Bhatt.

Women's WC: South Africa steamroll Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

Women's WC: South Africa steamroll Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Wolvaardt, Tazmin fire South Africa to 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in truncated game

Kuldeep Yadav -- Team India's perennial scapegoat

Kuldeep Yadav -- Team India's perennial scapegoat

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'Am I the reason team will lose? Kuldeep might think, I am bowling so well, even after that I am not playing, then am I the problem in this team?'

Mandhana: It started with me and I take the blame

Mandhana: It started with me and I take the blame

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'I think everyone's shot selections at that time... we could have done better with our shot selections.'

'Shah Rukh Doesn't Work For Money'

'Shah Rukh Doesn't Work For Money'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'For him what's important is relationships, his role, and, of course, the script.' Rediff celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's 60th birthday on November 2 with a special series that introduces us to the man behind the superstar.

No political questions, please!

No political questions, please!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has issued fresh guidelines barring journalists from asking political questions at press conferences in an apparent bid to diffuse the volatile situation that has persisted since the India-Pakistan match last Sunday.

'No fear': Amarnath pilgrims opt for Pahalgam route

'No fear': Amarnath pilgrims opt for Pahalgam route

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Defying apprehensions of the horrific April 22 terror Pahalgam attack casting a shadow on the Amarnath Yatra this year, hundreds of pilgrims from various parts of the country lined up at the registration centre in Jammu on the first day.

'My Bones Were Broken'

'My Bones Were Broken'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Salman Khan opened up about professional regrets, controversies and reconciliation during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19.

'Life is worth fighting for every step, every minute, every second'

'Life is worth fighting for every step, every minute, every second'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'I'm totally focussed on finding the right energies around me. A lot of the treatment is psychosomatic, as my mother keeps reiterating, if you think positive, positive things will happen to you.'

Best Dressed Movie Celebs This Navratri!

Best Dressed Movie Celebs This Navratri!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Apart from dancing your heart out, Navratri was all about dressing up and looking your best in desi avatar. So who all got the memo right this season? Let's check out!

The Last Time Hardik Missed the Final...

The Last Time Hardik Missed the Final...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

India suffered a major pre-match blow in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan as star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the title-deciding clash in Dubai due to a niggle.

'NPS Will Exceed 30% Growth This Financial Year'

'NPS Will Exceed 30% Growth This Financial Year'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'The informal sector can grow at a 100 per cent rate -- we have to plan big.'

Women's WC: Australia seal semifinal spot with dominant win

Women's WC: Australia seal semifinal spot with dominant win

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Captain Alyssa Healy struck a magnificent unbeaten 113 to lead Australia to a crushing 10-wicket win over Bangladesh, virtually sealing his side's semifinal spot in the Women's World Cup, in Visakhapatnam, on Thursday.

Meet Afghanistan's first cricketer to reach 200 ODI wickets

Meet Afghanistan's first cricketer to reach 200 ODI wickets

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan made history, becoming the first-ever bowler from his team to complete 200 ODI wickets.

Women's WC: Athapaththu, Perera keep Sri Lanka in semis race

Women's WC: Athapaththu, Perera keep Sri Lanka in semis race

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

An inspiring spell from Shorna Akter (3/27) helped Bangladesh bowl out Sri Lanka for a modest 202 after Hasini Perera struck a career-best 85 in their must-win women's World Cup match in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

How Not To Over-Eat This Festive Season

How Not To Over-Eat This Festive Season

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Follow these simple, foolproof strategies to keep your calories and health under check.

India may reassess spin strategy in World Cup opener

India may reassess spin strategy in World Cup opener

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

In the spin department, while seasoned campaigner Deepti Sharma is an automatic choice, it remains to be seen whether India go with both Radha Yadav and Sneh Rana or opt for either one of them.

Youth ODI: Dominant India thump Australia

Youth ODI: Dominant India thump Australia

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi showed glimpses of his batting prowess before wicketkeeper Abhigyan Kundu and Vedant Trivedi's unbeaten half-centuries powered India U-19 to a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Australia U-19 in the first Youth ODI, in Brisbane on Sunday.

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The principal problem lies in lack of training infrastructure and relatively lax safety standards.

Can Skipping Breakfast Make You Diabetic?

Can Skipping Breakfast Make You Diabetic?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Skipping breakfast can lead to insulin resistance and overeating later, warns rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist with over 26 years of experience.

Defending champs Aus outclass NZ in World Cup opener

Defending champs Aus outclass NZ in World Cup opener

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Seasoned all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner's commanding century and disciplined effort from the bowlers helped defending champions Australia thrash trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand by 89 runs in their ICC Women's World Cup opening match in Indore on Wednesday.

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Here's a roundup of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Day 1 on Wednesday.

SC to hear AIFF plea on draft constitution clauses

SC to hear AIFF plea on draft constitution clauses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

If the draft constitution is approved on Sunday at the SGM along with this clause, a majority of the AIFF's Executive Committee members may have to resign from their positions or lose their top posts in the state units.

Women's World Cup: New Zealand crush Bangladesh

Women's World Cup: New Zealand crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Brooke Halliday and skipper Sophie Devine scored fighting fifties before the bowlers fired in unison to guide New Zealand to a comfortable 100-run win over Bangladesh in a Women's World Cup match, in Guwahati, on Friday.

Why Is I-T Department Cracking Down On...

Why Is I-T Department Cracking Down On...

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Do not panic on receiving a notice. Verify if your work falls under professions notified in Section 44AA(1).