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Shreyas returns to Eden to dent KKR's play-off push

Shreyas returns to Eden to dent KKR's play-off push

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Shreyas Iyer had led KKR to their first IPL title in a decade last year. However, on Saturday, he returns as captain of a rejuvenated Punjab Kings chasing a play-off spot.

IPL PIX: Punjab thump LSG to climb to 2nd spot

IPL PIX: Punjab thump LSG to climb to 2nd spot

Rediff.com4 May 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in Dharamsala, on Sunday.

FA Cup: Rashford brace fires Aston Villa into semis

FA Cup: Rashford brace fires Aston Villa into semis

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Aston Villa striker Marcus Rashford scored twice in a 3-0 defeat of second-tier Preston North End in their FA Cup quarter-final at Deepdale on Sunday to earn a Wembley semi-final against fellow Premier League team Crystal Palace.

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bid for a maiden home victory this IPL season will depend on their batters' ability to handle the spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Glenn Maxwell when they face the Punjab Kings on Friday.

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Images from Saturday's FA Cup quarter-finals.

Hardik's redemption: From 2017 heartbreak to 2025 glory

Hardik's redemption: From 2017 heartbreak to 2025 glory

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Hardik Pandya, who was forced to take up new ball duties in the Champions Trophy due to the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, said his natural fighting abilities helped him adjust to the new role.

India crush Macau, storm into quarterfinals

India crush Macau, storm into quarterfinals

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

India secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Macau in their opening group D tie of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship.

Khaleel & Lockie: Bowlers That Shone

Khaleel & Lockie: Bowlers That Shone

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings produced a disciplined bowling performance to outsmart Chennai Super Kings and return to winning ways at Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on Tuesday, April 8 2025.

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

After restricting Lucknow Super Giants to 171 for 7 on a tricky Ekana surface in Lucknow, Punjab Kings chased down the target with ease, losing just two wickets, on Tuesday, April 1 2025.

IPL 2025: KKR Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

IPL 2025: KKR Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

It was a day to remember for RCB wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma, who had his gloves full-and delivered with aplomb.

Car sales on slow lane in FY25 amid weak urban demand

Car sales on slow lane in FY25 amid weak urban demand

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Sluggish urban demand, a high base effect, and weak sales of hatchbacks and sedans weigh down passenger vehicle sales in FY25.

Vikram's 10 Best Performances

Vikram's 10 Best Performances

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Divya Nair celebrates the actor's birthday by presenting the path-breaking films and performances that define his career.

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Born on March 30, 1948, Jordan competed in motor racing's junior series before becoming a driver manager and then a team owner.

Waqf bill debate finale to Budget session ending with over 100% productivity

Waqf bill debate finale to Budget session ending with over 100% productivity

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Parliament's approval of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, a contentious piece of legislation aimed at reforming Waqf bodies, has sparked strong reactions from the opposition, who allege that the bill was "bulldozed" through Parliament. The bill, considered the government's most consequential legislation in its third term, was passed with comfortable majorities in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha despite opposition claims of a lack of consultation and an intrusion into religious affairs. Other notable bills approved during the session included the Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill, Immigration and Foreigners Bill, and Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill. The session, which saw high productivity, also witnessed debates on issues such as economic distress, delimitation, and the three-language policy. While the government touted its achievements, the opposition criticized the government's approach and vowed to challenge the Waqf bill in court.

'Brainless and clueless': Akhtar slams Pakistan team management

'Brainless and clueless': Akhtar slams Pakistan team management

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Shoaib Akhtar didn't pull any punches as he blasted Pakistan's 'brainless and clueless' team management following the six-wicket loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Europa PIX: Manchester Utd's roaring comeback stuns Lyon

Europa PIX: Manchester Utd's roaring comeback stuns Lyon

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

A summary of Thursday's Europa League quarter-finals second-leg.

Injury-free Nikhat set to return to ring in May

Injury-free Nikhat set to return to ring in May

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

After being sidelined with an injury since the Paris Games, accomplished boxer Nikhat Zareen is now determined to make a strong comeback and aims to be competition-ready by May.

Tata Motors to launch mini SUV Punch this Diwali

Tata Motors to launch mini SUV Punch this Diwali

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Homegrown auto major Tata Motors on Monday said it will launch its mini SUV Punch in the ongoing festive season. Punch is based on the H2X concept, which Tata Motors had showcased at the Auto Expo 2020. It will be positioned below the company's compact SUV Nexon and is expected to hit the market around Diwali this year.

Discounts are back at car dealerships

Discounts are back at car dealerships

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Dealers said the discounts this March are higher than the same month in the previous year.

IPL PIX: Pooran, Markram sizzle as LSG crush Titans

IPL PIX: Pooran, Markram sizzle as LSG crush Titans

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Nicholas Pooran's power-hitting and Aiden Markram's calm demeanour shaped Lucknow Super Giants' comfortable six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants.

Shah sounds poll bugle in Bihar, targets Lalu

Shah sounds poll bugle in Bihar, targets Lalu

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Shah pulled no punches in lambasting the RJD supremo for alleged nepotism, accusing him of making his wife the chief minister, getting his daughter elected to Parliament and "now both his sons want to become the CM".

'In a way the India-Pakistan war is already on'

'In a way the India-Pakistan war is already on'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

'Pakistan cannot sustain a war with India for more than four days. They are in such dire straits. At best they can sustain war for one week.'

IPL PIX: Clinical Punjab Kings thrash sorry Lucknow by 8 wickets

IPL PIX: Clinical Punjab Kings thrash sorry Lucknow by 8 wickets

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings in Lucknow on Tuesday.

WPL PIX: Matthews, Kerr power MI to win, UP stare at elimination

WPL PIX: Matthews, Kerr power MI to win, UP stare at elimination

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the WPL match played between Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz on Thursday.

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Thanks to Chhaava's success, I now have the creative freedom to pick and choose.'

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

There's not any effort -- not even a smidgen -- to resurrect a superstar on the wane in Sikandar, sighs Sukanya Verma.

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Batted Best? Vote!

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings maintained their momentum and added another victory to their kitty in IPL 2025 by drubbing Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Sarpanch murder: Assailants recorded 15 videos, took 8 photos of brutality

Sarpanch murder: Assailants recorded 15 videos, took 8 photos of brutality

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The chargesheet in the murder case of Santosh Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, reveals horrific details of the torture he endured at the hands of his abductors. The accused recorded 15 videos, clicked eight photos, and even made two video calls, documenting the brutality. Deshmukh was abducted and killed in December for attempting to foil an extortion bid on an energy company. Seven men, including a close aide of state minister Dhananjay Munde, have been arrested so far.

ISL: East Bengal thrash Punjab FC, keep playoff hopes alive

ISL: East Bengal thrash Punjab FC, keep playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

East Bengal maintained their newfound form with a 3-1 thumping of Punjab FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) match.

Suvendu punched me: TMC MLA

Suvendu punched me: TMC MLA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'He punched me hard on the nose.'

Abbott and Webster content to be 'around the big boys'

Abbott and Webster content to be 'around the big boys'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Sean Abbott and Beau Webster, seasoned domestic cricketers, remain on the fringes of Australia's Test squad

World C'ships: Nikhat, Nitu punch their way into finals

World C'ships: Nikhat, Nitu punch their way into finals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

In the rematch of last year's quarter-finals, Nitu and Balkibekova went all guns blazing in the first round. However, the Kazakh was dominant and took the round 2-3.

Wake-Up Call For India-US Ties

Wake-Up Call For India-US Ties

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The real intention of the 'Tariff Man' (as Trump calls himself) may not even be to put the 'Tariff King' (as he describes India) on the mat with a knockout punch but to arm-twist the Indian leadership to agree to some multi-billion dollar mega arms deal, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

IPL PIX: Dominant RCB hand CSK a thrashing!

IPL PIX: Dominant RCB hand CSK a thrashing!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

RCB handed CSK a 50-run thrashing -- their biggest defeat at home in the IPL.

The Diplomat Review: John Abraham Plays It Safe

The Diplomat Review: John Abraham Plays It Safe

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The possibilities of this serviceable thriller are immense but the makers prefer to play it safe and hold back the daredevil in the diplomat's clothing, observes Sukanya Verma.

CWG: Lovlina punches her way into quarter-finals

CWG: Lovlina punches her way into quarter-finals

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Lovlina, who was knocked out in the first round in Gold Coast edition, attacked from the word go, using a combination of punches.

PIX: Kishan slams century as SRH down Royals

PIX: Kishan slams century as SRH down Royals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad buried Rajasthan Royals under a deluge of runs to start its IPL 2025 campaign in thumping fashion with a 44-run win in Hyderabad on Sunday.

'Nitish Kumar Is Behaving Oddly'

'Nitish Kumar Is Behaving Oddly'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

'We used to discuss how image-conscious Nitish Kumar was and his sophisticated conduct in public life. All this has become a thing of the past.'

Why Will Smith PUNCHED Chris Rock at the Oscars

Why Will Smith PUNCHED Chris Rock at the Oscars

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'Wow. Will Smith just smacked the s**t out of me.' 'Keep my wife's name out of your f**king mouth!'

PIX: Atletico stage two-goal comeback to hold Barcelona

PIX: Atletico stage two-goal comeback to hold Barcelona

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Atletico Madrid clawed back from two goals down to rescue a last-gasp 4-4 draw at Barcelona in a rip-roaring battle in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Tuesday.