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Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a mask

Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a mask

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma suggests that one can take a leaf from these Bollywood movies and see the extent folks can go to cover their prized faces.

Shastri, Arun, Bangar set to re-apply for India coaching jobs

Shastri, Arun, Bangar set to re-apply for India coaching jobs

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Former Team India Director Ravi Shastri along with his support staff which includes Sanjay Bangar, Bharat Arun and Ramakrishnan Sridhar are all set to re-apply after the Board of Control for Cricket in India advertises for the national coaching positions in the next couple of days.

Shastri to continue as Team Director till 2016 World T20

Shastri to continue as Team Director till 2016 World T20

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Ravi Shastri was retained as the Team Director of the Indian cricket team till the 2016 T20 World Cup at home, based on the recommendations of the BCCI advisory committee.

The BIGGEST July releases

The BIGGEST July releases

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the biggest July hits in the last decade.

PHOTOS: What brought Tendulkar and Azharuddin together...

PHOTOS: What brought Tendulkar and Azharuddin together...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

It was an illustrious gathering in Kanpur on Thursday as the Board of Control for Cricket in India felicitated its former Test captains including Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble and Mahendra Singh Dhoni among others to celebrate India's 500th Test match.

Shashi Tharoor among 27 candidates on Congress's fourth list

Shashi Tharoor among 27 candidates on Congress's fourth list

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

The party renominated Shashi Tharoor from the Thiruvananthapuram seat.

India venture into unknown against mighty Aussies

India venture into unknown against mighty Aussies

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Rohit Sharma will certainly leave a gaping hole at the top of the order, something that skipper Virat Kohli wouldn't have fancied at the onset of a gruelling two-month tour.

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy limited-overs' tournament.

Congress-NCP announce seat-sharing pact in Maharashtra

Congress-NCP announce seat-sharing pact in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

The two parties have agreed to contest 26 and 22 seats respectively.

Anil Kumble is Team India's new coach

Anil Kumble is Team India's new coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Anil Kumble along with Ravi Shastri was the front runner for the coach's job, which was left vacant since Duncan Fletcher's departure after the 50-overs World Cup last year in Australia.

Select T20 Team: Should Pant replace Rahul?

Select T20 Team: Should Pant replace Rahul?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in Friday's first T20 International against England?

Vijay Hazare: Iyer's ton helps Mumbai beat Maharashtra

Vijay Hazare: Iyer's ton helps Mumbai beat Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

This was Mumbai's second successive win after they had beaten Delhi in the lung-opener.

Do-or-die game for KXIP, CSK play for pride

Do-or-die game for KXIP, CSK play for pride

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

KXIP's chances of a top four finish took a serious hit after Rajasthan Royals handed them a seven-wicket loss,

IPL 2022: Hardik Most Valuable Player

IPL 2022: Hardik Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

When was the last time we saw an IPL top 50 table without the names of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, M S Dhoni, and with Rishabh Pant getting almost the last empty seat? ask Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji as they list the 50 Most Valuable Players after the first 29 IPL 2022 games.

IPL 2022: Umesh Yadav Most Valuable Player

IPL 2022: Umesh Yadav Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The top five includes Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav; both reminding the Indian selectors that they can still be formidable magicians.

Union ministers to visit Kashmir, discuss positive impact of 370 move

Union ministers to visit Kashmir, discuss positive impact of 370 move

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

36 Union ministers will visit different districts in both the divisions of the Union Territory starting from January 18 to January 24 and the home ministry is coordinating it, the sources said.

Modi ousted from BCCI, Dalmiya back

Modi ousted from BCCI, Dalmiya back

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Chirayu Amin has been appointed new chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL), while former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was dropped from the Governing Council of the IPL.

IPL 2021: Harshal Patel Wins MVP Race

IPL 2021: Harshal Patel Wins MVP Race

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2021's 50 Most Valuable Players.

Hope to play my last T20 in Chennai: Dhoni

Hope to play my last T20 in Chennai: Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The former India captain was speaking at a felicitation function organised for CSK for winning the 2021 edition of IPL.

Why BCCI picked Kumble as India's coach

Why BCCI picked Kumble as India's coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Explaining the decision to appoint Anil Kumble despite his lack of experience as an international coach, BCCI president Anurag Thakur said the former spinner's record itself is a testimony to his worthiness for the job.

Let's put Kohli matter to an end, says new BCCI secretary

Let's put Kohli matter to an end, says new BCCI secretary

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur says the issue of Virat Kohli abusing a journalist in Perth was misunderstanding and should be put to rest immediately to let the team focus on the World Cup.

PICS: How India stole the thunder Down Under...

PICS: How India stole the thunder Down Under...

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

India retained the Border-Gavaskar trophy with a historic three-wicket win over Australia in the fourth and final Test, in Brisbane, successfully chasing a 328-run target to seal the four-match series 2-1.

Mushtaq Ali T20: Pandya blitz fires Baroda past Vidarbha

Mushtaq Ali T20: Pandya blitz fires Baroda past Vidarbha

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

A summary of Friday's Super League matches in the Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

When Modi's name was called out by the Secretary General for taking oath, Members from the ruling National Democratic Alliance thumped the desk greeting the Prime Minister with slogans such as 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

IPL PICS: CSK take Capitals in stride for second win

IPL PICS: CSK take Capitals in stride for second win

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Shane Watson and Suresh Raina made batting look easy on a lifeless track as Chennai Super Kings coasted to a six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in Tuesday's Indian Premier League match in Delhi.

India clear about World Cup team combination: Dravid

India clear about World Cup team combination: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid says he and skipper Rohit Sharma are pretty clear about the team for the T20 World Cup in Australia in less than eight months' time.

BCCI appoints Dravid to coach India A, U-19 teams

BCCI appoints Dravid to coach India A, U-19 teams

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

The legendary batsman is likely to tour with India A team while he prepares to shape India's cricketing future

Videos: Sonam, Bachchans cheer COVID-19 heroes

Videos: Sonam, Bachchans cheer COVID-19 heroes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Like the rest of India, film folk like Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar came out on their balconies to clap and give a shout-out to people, who have been providing medical and other essential services during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as part of PM Narendra Modi's Janta curfew initiative.

Mumbai: Dirty Tuesday for commuters falling into gutter

Mumbai: Dirty Tuesday for commuters falling into gutter

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Around 15 commuters fell into a gutter after a cement slab caved in due to the heavy morning rush at platform No. 1 at the Vasai railhead on Tuesday morning.

Review: Ranbanka is painstakingly boring

Review: Ranbanka is painstakingly boring

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Ranbanka is torture, warns Namrata Thakker.

India's bowling coach is on a mission. But what is it?

India's bowling coach is on a mission. But what is it?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Bharat Arun is focussed on his next goal -- preparing the talented back-up pacers keeping an eye on the 2019 World Cup in England.

BCCI still undecided on Ganguly's appointment for India coaching job

BCCI still undecided on Ganguly's appointment for India coaching job

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Thakur, who is expected to meet Board president, Jagmohan Dalmiya at his residence later in the afternoon, said that an announcement on support staff is on the cards.

Meet super-talented Anushka Shetty!

Meet super-talented Anushka Shetty!

Rediff.com31 May 2010

The star of Arundhati talks about her new Telugu film and why she chose to become a yoga teacher.

Dhoni-led CSK seek turnaround against Kings XI Punjab

Dhoni-led CSK seek turnaround against Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

CSK have better resources but they must utilise them to the hilt. Teams:

Should India rest Kohli for Hyderabad Test?

Should India rest Kohli for Hyderabad Test?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Rest the skipper against a West Indies team whose batsmen would struggle against some Ranji Trophy sides and try out some new players in the Hyderabad Test recommends Harish Kotian.

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 66

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 66

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Modi visited his 97-year-old mother Hiraba in Gandhinagar and took her blessings.

BCCI to set up National Umpires Academy

BCCI to set up National Umpires Academy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Keen to have a representation in the ICC's Elite panel of Umpires, the BCCI is all set to set up a National Umpires Academy in the country to improve the standard of officials.

IPL 2021: Harshal Patel Leads MVP Race

IPL 2021: Harshal Patel Leads MVP Race

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2021's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Game 39.

1st T20: Time for Kohli & Co. to rewrite their poor record in Guwahati

1st T20: Time for Kohli & Co. to rewrite their poor record in Guwahati

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

It all starts in Guwahati on Sunday as the biggest city in Assam is slowly getting back to normalcy after protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Mumbai fight back, need 384 to dethrone Karnataka

Mumbai fight back, need 384 to dethrone Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Shardul Thakur and Balwinder Singh Sandhu's superb bowling injected more spice into the Ranji Trophy semi-final, which seems headed for an exciting finish with Mumbai needing 384 runs to dethrone defending champions Karnataka. Set a daunting target of 445 runs, Mumbai were 61 for no loss at stumps on day two of the match in Bengaluru, on Thursday.