News for 'Run Machine'

Guptill finally makes it to IPL, named as replacement for Simmons at MI

Guptill finally makes it to IPL, named as replacement for Simmons at MI

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

New Zealand's run machine Martin Guptill will finally get a chance to showcase his skills in the Indian Premier League when he was called up by defending champions Mumbai Indians as a replacement for the injured Lendl Simmons.

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

As Ayodhya readies itself for the glittering, much-awaited consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22, and as millions of pilgrims and devotees pour into the holy city for the momentous event, companies are rushing to do their bit and be a part of the mega celebrations. Some are offering a part of their profits as donations, telcos are beefing up the number of cellular towers to ensure better connectivity, and there are those distributing jalebis and food platters.

Farewell Sachin... write a postcard to the batting icon

Farewell Sachin... write a postcard to the batting icon

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

As the batting icon prepares for his farewell Tests, the first of which is at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, here's your chance to wish him all the best. You can do that by sending him a message on one of the specially-designed postcards for the momentous occasion.

Rahane brought calmness in the dressing room: Ashwin

Rahane brought calmness in the dressing room: Ashwin

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Ajinkya Rahane brought calmness in the dressing room in the absence of regular captain Virat Kohli, spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said on Tuesday after India recorded an epic series-levelling win in the second Test, in Melbourne, on Tuesday.

Tiger 3 review: Some Fan Service, Some Fun!

Tiger 3 review: Some Fan Service, Some Fun!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Too bad the one time it is friendly to the environment, Tiger chooses to celebrate his Diwali with 'meetha' and not 'pathaaka', points out Sukanya Verma.

Is India the new hotbed for chess?

Is India the new hotbed for chess?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

For a long time, Viswanathan Anand was the lone flag-bearer of Indian chess, taking the world by storm with his exploits.

'India will be beneficiary of China plus one strategy'

'India will be beneficiary of China plus one strategy'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'Our factories are world-class and are becoming increasingly attractive for our global business leaders to use to serve other markets.'

How 2 housewives run a Rs 2 crore company

How 2 housewives run a Rs 2 crore company

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Nisha Gupta and Guddi Thapliyal set up Geek Monkey with an investment of Rs 1.5 lakh. Today it's worth Rs 2 crores.

Kohli 'most complete player' around, says England's Root

Kohli 'most complete player' around, says England's Root

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

England's Test captain Joe Root considers India's Virat Kohli as currently the most complete player around and said he expects England team mate Jos Buttler to soon replicate his limited-overs dominance in Test cricket.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Windies reeling after Yousuf records

Windies reeling after Yousuf records

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Set an improbable 444 to win the third Test against Pakistan, the West Indies were 39 for 2 in their second innings at close on day 4.

When Finch asked Kohli to stop 'embarrassing' batsmen...

When Finch asked Kohli to stop 'embarrassing' batsmen...

Rediff.com20 May 2016

As Kohli continues to score loads of runs, Gujarat Lion's Aaron Finch took to Twitter and requested, "Dear Virat Kohli, can you please stop making batting look so easy, it's embarrassing for most other batters in the world."

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'Since God was being shown in live action on such a large scale, Prasanth was initially sceptical about going with an animated character.'

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

3 state-run oil firms plan to deliver petrol at doorstep

3 state-run oil firms plan to deliver petrol at doorstep

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The fuel delivery scheme mainly targets consumers that buy in bulk.

IPL: Can inconsistent LSG halt Rajasthan Royals' charge?

IPL: Can inconsistent LSG halt Rajasthan Royals' charge?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Blowing hot and cold, Lucknow Super Giants will look to return to winning ways when they clash against table-toppers Rajasthan Royals

Havells will enter AC, washing machine space with Rs 1,600-cr Lloyd buyout

Havells will enter AC, washing machine space with Rs 1,600-cr Lloyd buyout

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Havells will acquire the entire consumer business infrastructure, people and distribution network. Plus all intellectual property of the Lloyd brand, logo, trademark and attendant rights.

When Gucci Babe Alia Won Over Seoul

When Gucci Babe Alia Won Over Seoul

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Gucci's newest global brand ambassador takes Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace by storm.

Indian student beaten, held captive for months in US

Indian student beaten, held captive for months in US

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Over seven months, the men locked the student in a basement and forced him to sleep on an unfinished floor without access to a bathroom, charges say.

'Congress must make electoral adjustments'

'Congress must make electoral adjustments'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'So must the Opposition where it is the dominant party in the state.' 'That is neither problematic nor impossible to achieve.'

How the Narwals overcame grief to pursue Olympic dreams

How the Narwals overcame grief to pursue Olympic dreams

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The 17-year-old Shiva finished a distant 14th after the qualification round and missed the eight-shooter individual finals.

PIX: Team India perform the 'Pujara dance'

PIX: Team India perform the 'Pujara dance'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant led his India teammates to an impromptu dance after wrapping up the historic win Down Under.

'Your job is not running away'

'Your job is not running away'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'Worse disasters -- both natural and man-made -- have come and gone in our country. We are here because our ancestors and we survived.'

Tendulkar is greatest batsman ever, says Hadlee

Tendulkar is greatest batsman ever, says Hadlee

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Sachin Tendulkar may not boast a Bradmanesque average, but his ability to adjust to all formats of the game makes him the greatest batsman ever, legendary New Zealand all-rounder Richard Hadlee said in Wellington on Friday. Hadlee, who was inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame earlier on Friday, was in absolute awe of the Indian run-machine, saying he has no doubt that he is the greatest batsman ever to grace the game.

ICC trolls Shoaib Akhtar, he loses cool

ICC trolls Shoaib Akhtar, he loses cool

Rediff.com14 May 2020

ICC's official Twitter handle, decided to take a jibe at Akhtar for suggesting that he could dismiss Australia's Steve Smith inside four balls. He hit back at the trolls.

Why is Babar Azam being compared to Kohli?

Why is Babar Azam being compared to Kohli?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Babar Azam, whose cover drives have some similarities with Kohli, has enjoyed a conistent run in Tests since 2018 matching the likes of Kohli, Australia's run machine Steve Smith, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and England's Joe Root.

Yousuf puts behind 'misunderstanding', rejoins ICL

Yousuf puts behind 'misunderstanding', rejoins ICL

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Pakistan batting ace Mohammad Yousuf said he is back with the rebel cricket league after clearing some 'misunderstanding' with them. 'There was some misunderstanding and I was misguided as well. I was under the impression that ICL authorities would not allow me to play for the national team.' said the right-hander.

We oppose no-trust motion as Congress brought it: BJD MP

We oppose no-trust motion as Congress brought it: BJD MP

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The Biju Janata Dal on Tuesday opposed the no-confidence motion against the government on the Manipur violence, saying what happened in the state is due to "legacy issues" running back several decades.

Captain Root to bat at No 3 in Ashes opener

Captain Root to bat at No 3 in Ashes opener

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Ashes debutant Joe Denly confirmed that Joe Root had phoned him this week and said he wants to bat at three, dropping Denly to fourth man in.

'Investing is a loser's game'

'Investing is a loser's game'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'In investing, you have to first make sure you don't make big mistakes.' 'I would advise small investors to be systematic, don't be arbitrary; don't be on either end of the risk spectrum.' 'Don't go from fixed deposit to option trading or crypto trading.'

Now, four-legged robot that runs like a cat

Now, four-legged robot that runs like a cat

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The 'cheetah-cub robot,' a small-size quadruped prototype robot was developed by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne EPFL's Biorobotics Laboratory (Biorob), Switzerland.

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'It would have made (Producer) Ramesh Taurani very happy if I taken two Bombay stars, but the reason why I kept mentally rejecting the regular sort of casting was to discover this excitement, you know, can I crack it?'

Yousuf ditches ICL, signs PCB contract

Yousuf ditches ICL, signs PCB contract

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

Pakistan run-machine Mohammad Yousuf signed a central contract with the PCB and will play in the first Test against South Africa.

'Kohli has been a fantastic captain'

'Kohli has been a fantastic captain'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

South Africa's batting great AB de Villiers, on Monday, said Virat Kohli has been fantastic as captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore

How Root regained form after dry spell

How Root regained form after dry spell

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'The challenge will be to keep getting myself in positions to make big hundreds. I've got to keep taking them.'

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A round-up of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country, on Tuesday.

'Politically, BJP is ruthless'

'Politically, BJP is ruthless'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'The BJP think they are running an ideology machine in this country, and they have to convert everyone, from people to parties to party leaders.'

How Jadeja brings his best to the table

How Jadeja brings his best to the table

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'Generally, I look to believe in myself. Nowadays when I get a chance to bat or bowl, I believe in myself and look to give everything I have.'

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Not a single bullet was fired, but we were warning the enemy not to continue with their antics!' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe finds out how the Light Combat Helicopter, which will be inducted into the IAF on October 3, was designed, developed and flown.

Here's how Steve Smith feels after Ashes...

Here's how Steve Smith feels after Ashes...

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Smith's tally of 774 runs from seven innings with a Bradmanesque 110-plus average in a bowler-dominated series illustrates how he single-handedly carried Australia's run-scoring burden.