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What triggered LSG bowler Digvesh's unusual celebration

What triggered LSG bowler Digvesh's unusual celebration

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

As Arya walked back to the pavilion after scoring eight off nine balls, Digvesh, his teammate from the Delhi T20 League, mimicked writing a letter -- an act seemingly directed at Arya.

5 bypolls peaceful across 4 states; high turnout in Bengal's Kaliganj

5 bypolls peaceful across 4 states; high turnout in Bengal's Kaliganj

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Moderate turnout was recorded in the first four hours of polling across five assembly constituencies across Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat and Kerala where bypolls are underway on Thursday.

PIX: Clinical Punjab Kings hand Rajasthan Royals fourth loss on the trot

PIX: Clinical Punjab Kings hand Rajasthan Royals fourth loss on the trot

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Despite a well-tuned 48 from local hero Riyan Parag, Rajasthan Royals struggled against an array of accurate bowlers on a rather slow pitch, meandering to a sub-par 144 for nine against Punjab Kings in their IPL match in Guwahati on Wednesday.

Blast outside Amritsar temple, ISI role suspected

Blast outside Amritsar temple, ISI role suspected

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

An explosion occurred outside a temple in Amritsar, Punjab, India, when a motorcycle-borne person threw an explosive device towards it, damaging a portion of its wall and shattering window panes. While no one was hurt in the incident, the explosion caused panic among residents. The incident has sparked concern about law and order in the state and led to accusations against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. The police are investigating the incident and have collected samples from the site to identify the material used in the explosion.

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.' 'Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us baffled.' 'But when he emerged, he couldn't stop appreciating our efforts!' 'He said Sahir Ludhianvi's writing was sheer poetry and since all my five tunes were equally wonderful, he would leave it to my discretion to chose the final tune.' 'What could be greater appreciation for an artiste?'

'I always feel that I am the best'

'I always feel that I am the best'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Arshdeep Singh is delighted to be back in Kent where he had earlier played county cricket as he looks to rediscover his red-ball rhythm ahead of the five-match Test series against England.

Confident Arshdeep finally striking in Powerplay

Confident Arshdeep finally striking in Powerplay

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Arshdeep is happy that he could account for all three in-form batters of LSG in Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran inside the Powerplay.

Once overlooked: How a teacher's son humbled CSK

Once overlooked: How a teacher's son humbled CSK

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Priyansh, a 24-year-old southpaw from Delhi, made a stunning debut for the Punjab Kings, smashing a 39-ball century in his first IPL game.

Punjab Police shoot down TN XI

Punjab Police shoot down TN XI

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Air India and Border Security Force joined Punjab Police in the semi-finals league stage of the Bombay Gold Cup hockey tournament.

In Numbers: IPL 2025 Witnesses Rise of No. 3 Batters

In Numbers: IPL 2025 Witnesses Rise of No. 3 Batters

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The Indian Premier League IPL) throws up surprises every season, with underdogs rising to challenge established powerhouses, new players emerging as key contributors, or teams overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds. Every match days, the record books are rewritten as players consistently strive to push their personal bests and achieve new heights.

'A Complete Team Performance': Rohit Hails MI

'A Complete Team Performance': Rohit Hails MI

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Rohit Sharma was delighted to make a critical contribution to Mumbai Indians' victory over Gujarat Titans in a must-win IPL Eliminator match.

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

Punjab plans to decriminalise drug use, narcotics to remain illegal

Punjab plans to decriminalise drug use, narcotics to remain illegal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The Punjab government is considering "decriminalising" drug use so that addicts caught with small amounts of narcotics are sent to de-addiction centres and not jails, a minister said in Chandigarh on Wednesday.

Ask Sikhs In Punjab If They Want Khalistan...

Ask Sikhs In Punjab If They Want Khalistan...

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Almost all will say no. Then ask them why they don't push back at those who rise the slogan of Khalistan. Somebody would confront you with a counter-question: If people can talk of a Hindu Rashtra, why get so upset if others talk of a Sikh Nation, points out Shekhar Gupta.

India Must Be Ready For Next War With Pakistan

India Must Be Ready For Next War With Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

India has to fill in all the critical gaps in missiles, ammunition, sensors and stockpile in the fastest possible manner, focusing on the critical instruments that worked this time, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Terrorists shoot dead Sikh worker from Punjab in Srinagar

Terrorists shoot dead Sikh worker from Punjab in Srinagar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

In the first targeted killing of the year, terrorists on Wednesday shot dead a worker from Punjab while another sustained injuries in Habba Kadal area of Srinagar, officials said.

BSF shoots down drone with 3 kg heroin near Pakistan border in Punjab

BSF shoots down drone with 3 kg heroin near Pakistan border in Punjab

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The drone was spotted at Bachiwind village near the international border at 3.21 am on Saturday.

Row over no guard of honour for Agniveer in Punjab

Row over no guard of honour for Agniveer in Punjab

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

However, the Army, in a statement, said since Singh's cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot injury, no guard of honour or military funeral was provided, in accordance with the existing policy.

North will make us secondary citizens: Oppn CMs on delimitation

North will make us secondary citizens: Oppn CMs on delimitation

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The meeting was attended by CMs of Kerala, Punjab and Telangana -- Pinarayi Vijayan, Bhagwant Manna and A Revanth Reddy, Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and senior BRS leader KT Ramarao among others.

Can LSG batters fight back against Punjab Kings?

Can LSG batters fight back against Punjab Kings?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings, who have been guilty of throwing it away in the past, are making a conscious effort to raise their game as the tournament progresses.

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jharkhand, however, could not make the knockouts from the group as Gujarat topped it with Haryana being the second team to progress. Jharkhand finished third.

Punjab Kings have task cut out against RCB

Punjab Kings have task cut out against RCB

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

It will not be an easy task for a struggling Punjab side to stand up to the challenge thrown by a RCB team

The Gill Journey: A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence!

The Gill Journey: A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence!

Rediff.com24 May 2025

'Shubh Aarambh': From Fazilka to Leeds, journey of passionate dad and willing son

'India Is Where The Action Is'

'India Is Where The Action Is'

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'Pakistan is no longer a front-burner issue for America.'

Key conspirator in 2015 Punjab sacrilege cases held at Bengaluru airport

Key conspirator in 2015 Punjab sacrilege cases held at Bengaluru airport

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Bareta, who was one of the accused in the incidents related to the desecration of a religious text in Faridkot in 2015, was declared a proclaimed offender.

The 17 Girls India Will Never Forget

The 17 Girls India Will Never Forget

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Barely out of their teens, the first batch of girls will graduate alongside 300 male cadets from the National Defence Academy.

Parkash Singh Badal: Grand old man of Punjab politics

Parkash Singh Badal: Grand old man of Punjab politics

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The five-time former Punjab chief minister died at a private hospital in Mohali near Chandigarh on Tuesday, nine days after he was admitted there with breathing problems. He was 95.

Tough Time Ahead for Banking Sector?

Tough Time Ahead for Banking Sector?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Net NPAs increased to Rs 36,260 crore in the December quarter from Rs 34,843 crore in September and Rs 33,116 crore in December 2023, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India plans new migration law amid US deportations

India plans new migration law amid US deportations

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

The proposed legislation on Emigration (Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2024) seeks to replace the Emigration Act of 1983 with a view to facilitate the circular mobility of people intending to emigrate for overseas employment.

Worrying! 13 of world's top 20 most polluted cities in India

Worrying! 13 of world's top 20 most polluted cities in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Four cities in neighbouring Pakistan and one in China are among the world's top 20 polluted cities.

Dahiya's prophecy comes true as Digvesh lights up IPL

Dahiya's prophecy comes true as Digvesh lights up IPL

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

How former India batter-keeper Vijay Dahiya discovered a gangly leg-break bowler -- Digvesh Singh Rathi -- with a high-arm action.

Another Pak drone shot down along Punjab border

Another Pak drone shot down along Punjab border

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

This is the third straight day that the border-guarding force has shot down a drone in Punjab.

How PM Mudra Loans Are Reshaping India's Economy

How PM Mudra Loans Are Reshaping India's Economy

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

By democratising access to finance, empowering women and marginalised groups, and adapting to India's diverse regional landscapes, PMMY has helped fortify the country's grassroots growth engines, says Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, V Anantha Nageswaran.

Did We See Another Sachin In The Making?

Did We See Another Sachin In The Making?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

More than the numbers, it was the swagger. The intent. The ease with which he handled the pressure. Vaibhav didn't look like a passenger in the IPL -- he looked like he belonged.

Dr Singh's final journey to begin tomorrow at 9.30 am

Dr Singh's final journey to begin tomorrow at 9.30 am

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were among the top leaders who paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh at his home in New Delhi on Friday.

2 Armed Pak intruders shot dead by BSF along Punjab border

2 Armed Pak intruders shot dead by BSF along Punjab border

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

These were the first incidents in 2023 where Pakistani intruders were killed at the 2,289 km-long border that runs along Jammu, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Punjab on India's western flank.

How Dr Manmohan Singh became India's 'reforms' man

How Dr Manmohan Singh became India's 'reforms' man

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

He drew the roadmap of India's economic reform, unshackled it from the licence raj and pulled it back from the brink when even its gold reserve was pledged.

Operation to nab Amritpal: Punjab CM 'didn't sleep the whole night'

Operation to nab Amritpal: Punjab CM 'didn't sleep the whole night'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

In a video message on Sunday, Mann also thanked the people of Punjab for their cooperation and said he does not want the youth to be misled by people with vested interests who run their shops by driving a campaign against the country.

Old Foe Rahul Gives CSK Another Lesson

Old Foe Rahul Gives CSK Another Lesson

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

In 16 matches (15 innings) against CSK, he has amassed 630 runs at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 142.85, including six fifties.

Can Dhawan-Bayliss duo help Punjab Kings win IPL title?

Can Dhawan-Bayliss duo help Punjab Kings win IPL title?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Dhawan has replaced Mayank Agarwal as captain while Bayliss, who coached England to the 2019 World Cup title and KKR to two IPL titles, has replaced Anil Kumble.