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V-Day Quiz: The Bollywood Romance

V-Day Quiz: The Bollywood Romance

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Auqib Nabi Puts J&K On Cusp Of Historic Ranji Trophy Final After Bengal Collapse

Auqib Nabi Puts J&K On Cusp Of Historic Ranji Trophy Final After Bengal Collapse

Rediff.com3 days ago

Auqib Nabi's all-round performance puts Jammu and Kashmir on the brink of their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, after they bowled out Bengal for a mere 99 runs in their second innings.

Godfather Actor Robert Duvall Dies At 95

Godfather Actor Robert Duvall Dies At 95

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Robert Duvall's passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court.'

Ranji Trophy: Padikkal double ton takes Karnataka to mammoth total

Ranji Trophy: Padikkal double ton takes Karnataka to mammoth total

Rediff.com4 days ago

Skipper Devdutt Padikkal led from the front with a maiden double hundred in first-class cricket as a dominant Karnataka posted an imposing 689 for six, compounding Uttarakhand's misery in their Ranji Trophy semifinal, in Lucknow, on Monday.

T20 World Cup: Pak skipper Agha clashes with coach Hesson!

T20 World Cup: Pak skipper Agha clashes with coach Hesson!

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tensions flared in the dugout as Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha was seen in a heated exchange with head coach Mike Hesson during their must-win T20 World Cup clash against Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

How India Plays Cricket

How India Plays Cricket

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel in any direction and you are bound to see a cricket game in progress -- be it urban gully cricket to games on dusty village grounds to roaring stadiums to famous greens that cradled cricket like Shivaji Park or Azad Maidan.

Nazrul's shocking U-Turn: Bangladesh players decided on India boycott

Nazrul's shocking U-Turn: Bangladesh players decided on India boycott

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Bangladesh's sports advisor, Asif Nazrul, claims the decision to refuse playing T20 World Cup matches in India was made by the Cricket Board and players to protect national dignity, despite earlier citing security concerns.

Varun Chakravarthy reveals formula for success at T20 World Cup

Varun Chakravarthy reveals formula for success at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy attributes his success to increased bowling speed and revolutions, emphasizing his focus on perfecting existing skills and adapting to varying pitch conditions.

Indian Super League: FC Goa register first win of the season

Indian Super League: FC Goa register first win of the season

Rediff.com18 hours ago

FC Goa defeated Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-0 in their Indian Super League match, with goals from Pol Moreno and Dejan Drazic.

Namibia's Loftie-Eaton sends warning to India ahead of T20 WC match

Namibia's Loftie-Eaton sends warning to India ahead of T20 WC match

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Namibia all-rounder Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton believes that pressure will be on defending champions India on their home turf and that his team has nothing to lose in their T20 World Cup match in New Delhi on Thursday.

Tata Motors delivers a knock-out Punch.ev

Tata Motors delivers a knock-out Punch.ev

Rediff.com18 hours ago

With its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model Tata Motors just redrew the EV battle lines, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

Own Goal Hands Mumbai City 1-0 Win Over Chennaiyin

Own Goal Hands Mumbai City 1-0 Win Over Chennaiyin

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mumbai City FC edged Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in their ISL opener at the Mumbai Football Arena, with an own goal by Pritam Kotal proving decisive in a tightly-contested clash.

Riteish Deshmukh Visits Shivneri Fort on Shivaji Jayanti

Riteish Deshmukh Visits Shivneri Fort on Shivaji Jayanti

Rediff.com2 days ago

Riteish Deshmukh commemorates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti with a visit to Shivneri Fort, honouring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and promoting awareness of his historical significance.

ICC to Reveal PCB Concessions Only Post T20 World Cup

ICC to Reveal PCB Concessions Only Post T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The ICC has promised concessions to the PCB for ending its boycott of the India match, but details will be revealed only after the T20 World Cup, sources said.

Tu Yaa Main Review: Adarsh Gourav-Shanaya Kapoor's Film Is Too Gimmicky

Tu Yaa Main Review: Adarsh Gourav-Shanaya Kapoor's Film Is Too Gimmicky

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Tu Yaa Main feels rather indulgent for a survival drama. You can see where it's headed, and it just grows tiresome after a point, observes Mayur Sanap.

It's just the beginning, says Davis Cup hero Dhakshineswar

It's just the beginning, says Davis Cup hero Dhakshineswar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Dhakshineswar Suresh capped a breakthrough Davis Cup performance by clinching the decisive fifth rubber to hand India a memorable 3-2 win over the Netherlands and seal the country's place in the Qualifiers Round 2.

T20 WC: Babar Azam Mocked by Ex-Teammates Before India Clash

T20 WC: Babar Azam Mocked by Ex-Teammates Before India Clash

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

With Sunday's big clash against arch-rivals India coming up, fans and critics alike are left wondering- can Babar deliver when it really matters?

T20 WC: Raza Backs Zimbabwe's Underdog Dream in Super 8s

T20 WC: Raza Backs Zimbabwe's Underdog Dream in Super 8s

Rediff.com1 days ago

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza says his team's unbeaten T20 World Cup group-stage run has earned global respect, as they prepare to face India, West Indies and South Africa in the Super Eights.

T20 World Cup: India Vs Pakistan: 'We Have Edge Over Them'

T20 World Cup: India Vs Pakistan: 'We Have Edge Over Them'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Varun Chakravarthy expresses confidence in India's spin attack ahead of Sunday's T20 World Cup game against Pakistan.

T20 World Cup: 3 Matches, 3 Ducks: What's Wrong with Abhishek?

T20 World Cup: 3 Matches, 3 Ducks: What's Wrong with Abhishek?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Abhishek Sharma's struggles in the T20 World Cup continue as he fails to score in his first three innings.

Karnataka Enters Ranji Trophy Final After 11 Years; To Face Jammu And Kashmir

Karnataka Enters Ranji Trophy Final After 11 Years; To Face Jammu And Kashmir

Rediff.com1 days ago

Karnataka secured their spot in the Ranji Trophy final after 11 years, progressing due to a first-innings lead in their drawn semi-final against Uttarakhand.

AI scare triggers worst FPI fortnightly exit from IT stocks since July 2025

AI scare triggers worst FPI fortnightly exit from IT stocks since July 2025

Rediff.com1 days ago

Fears around artificial intelligence (AI) sparked a global selloff in information technology (IT) stocks, dragging down domestic software shares and prompting the heaviest foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows since the second half of July 2025.

With SA in Super 8s, chance for Brevis to redeem himself vs UAE

With SA in Super 8s, chance for Brevis to redeem himself vs UAE

Rediff.com4 days ago

South Africa, already qualified for the Super Eights, will face the United Arab Emirates in their final Group D fixture of the T20 World Cup. South Africa would expect big-hitting youngster Dewald Brevis to regain his form against a struggling United Arab Emirates.

Do Deewane Seher Mein: Zero Deewangi. Sigh.

Do Deewane Seher Mein: Zero Deewangi. Sigh.

Rediff.com1 days ago

The film uses the romcom template, but hampers itself with a plodding pace, flimsy conflicts and an almost absent sense of humour.

T20 World Cup: Namibia cry foul over night training snub vs India

T20 World Cup: Namibia cry foul over night training snub vs India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus on Wednesday took a slight dig at the organisers for not scheduling their training sessions in the night ahead of their T20 World Cup game against India under lights.

When Shah Rukh Khan Was Upset With Arundhati Roy

When Shah Rukh Khan Was Upset With Arundhati Roy

Rediff.com2 days ago

When Arundhati Roy wrote her first novel God of Small Things, her team reached out to Shah Rukh Khan inviting him to read a passage from the book at its Mumbai launch. Perhaps because he still held a grudge, Khan refused the invitation.

T20 World Cup: Will India Include This Match-Winner Against Pakistan?

T20 World Cup: Will India Include This Match-Winner Against Pakistan?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan?

T20 World Cup: Australia crush Oman by 9 wickets, sign off in style

T20 World Cup: Australia crush Oman by 9 wickets, sign off in style

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Already out of Super Eights contention, Australia beat Oman by nine wickets in their inconsequential final group clash of the T20 World Cup, in Kandy, on Friday.

T20 World Cup: 0,0,0: Abhishek's Wait For First Run Continues!

T20 World Cup: 0,0,0: Abhishek's Wait For First Run Continues!

Rediff.com2 days ago

Abhishek Sharma joins unwanted list after registering third duck in T20 World Cup.

Fans Turn Up Heat Ahead of India-Pakistan Clash in Colombo

Fans Turn Up Heat Ahead of India-Pakistan Clash in Colombo

Rediff.com6 days ago

Fans gather in huge numbers at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium ahead of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash, with confidence and emotions running high on both sides.

T20 World Cup: Clinical India hammer Pakistan to qualify for Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Clinical India hammer Pakistan to qualify for Super 8s

Rediff.com5 days ago

Super Kishan, Bumrah-led bowlers give India thumping 61-run win over Pakistan

Macron's India visit gets a Bollywood twist with Dhurandhar track

Macron's India visit gets a Bollywood twist with Dhurandhar track

Rediff.com1 days ago

French President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit to India concluded with a tribute video featuring the title track from the Hindi blockbuster 'Dhurandhar,' sparking widespread social media buzz.

Do Deewane Seher Mein: 'Love Is Rarely Loud'

Do Deewane Seher Mein: 'Love Is Rarely Loud'

Rediff.com4 hours ago

'Commitment isn't about grand promises; it's about showing up consistently, even when it's inconvenient.'

JEE Main: How Atharva Chauhan Scored 99.78 Percentile

JEE Main: How Atharva Chauhan Scored 99.78 Percentile

Rediff.com2 days ago

Atharva Chauhan, who achieved a remarkable 99.78 percentile in the JEE Main exam, credited his success to disciplined study, family support and guidance from his teachers.

T20 World Cup: Raza wants Zimbabwe to trust momentum and keep going

T20 World Cup: Raza wants Zimbabwe to trust momentum and keep going

Rediff.com4 days ago

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza on Monday said that his side's upset win over Australia would count for nothing if they slip up in the next two matches of the T20 World Cup, and the focus is on staying grounded after the giant-killing act.

Wolff Slams F1 Rivals Over Engine Rule Pressure

Wolff Slams F1 Rivals Over Engine Rule Pressure

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff accuses rival Formula One engine manufacturers of ganging up to pressure the FIA over a proposed rule change, calling the controversy a "storm in a teacup" ahead of the new season.

T20 World Cup: India Vs Pakistan -- 5 Key Battles

T20 World Cup: India Vs Pakistan -- 5 Key Battles

Rediff.com7 days ago

A look at five possible mouth-watering match-ups in the upcoming India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: Hope hails Motie, Rutherford after England rout

T20 World Cup: Hope hails Motie, Rutherford after England rout

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

We played a complete game: WI captain Hope after 30-run win over England

Blow for Sri Lanka! Injured Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of T20 World Cup

Blow for Sri Lanka! Injured Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka suffered a big blow as their star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out of the T20 World Cup with a hamstring injury suffered in the opening match against Ireland.

T20 World Cup: Tilak Varma switches gears, ready to rescue India anytime

T20 World Cup: Tilak Varma switches gears, ready to rescue India anytime

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Tilak Varma says he is ready to play a cautious, anchoring role alongside Suryakumar Yadav in the T20 World Cup if the situation demands, and confirms Jasprit Bumrah's fitness for the upcoming match against Namibia.