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Buttler replaces Duckett as England make changes for Mohali Test

Buttler replaces Duckett as England make changes for Mohali Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Limited overs specialist Jos Buttler will replace the struggling Ben Duckett in a rejigged England batting line-up, skipper Alastair Cook confirmed ahead of his team's third Test against India beginning on Saturday.

Box Office: Salman Khan's Sultan is a hit

Box Office: Salman Khan's Sultan is a hit

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Should India retain Mishra for the Vizag Test?

Should India retain Mishra for the Vizag Test?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Should India should include an extra batsman in Karun Nair? Or should all-rounder Hardik Pandya be added to give the team more balance?

Expect Vizag pitch to turn from Day 2, says curator

Expect Vizag pitch to turn from Day 2, says curator

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Curator Kasturi Sriram said that unlike the Rajkot wicket, the 22-yard strip in Visakhapatnam to be provided for the second Test against England "won't have much grass".

People's Democratic Party breaches National Conference stronghold in Srinagar

People's Democratic Party breaches National Conference stronghold in Srinagar

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The chief opposition in the state, the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party has breached the stronghold of National Conference in prestigious Srinagar Parliamentary constituency by gaining a lead in five seats with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah trailing in Sonawar seat.

PHOTOS: India dominate before late wickets boost England

PHOTOS: India dominate before late wickets boost England

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara hit centuries and shared a stand of 209 to lead India to 319-4 in their first innings on the third day of the opening Test in Rajkot, on Friday, trailing England by 218 runs.

Salman: Priyanka did what she wanted

Salman: Priyanka did what she wanted

Rediff.com29 May 2019

'To get the most important film of Priyanka's career, which would perhaps take her another 10-15 years, she refused to do it to get married to him. I mean it's amazing!'

Vijay, Pujara lead India's fightback with tons

Vijay, Pujara lead India's fightback with tons

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara led India's determined response to England's mammoth first innings total of 537 as they struck dogged hundreds to guide the hosts to 319 for four on the third day of the first Test in Rajkot, on Friday.

Meet the Sexiest Asian Men!

Meet the Sexiest Asian Men!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Hrithik Roshan is at number two!

PHOTO: Ameesha Patel turns rockstar

PHOTO: Ameesha Patel turns rockstar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Check out Gen Next's favourite sport!

Check out Gen Next's favourite sport!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

An overwhelming majority of Indians want to see more extreme sports, with a sizeable chunk voting for skateboarding to be made an Olympic sport, according to a new survey.

Interesting movies coming up in 2017

Interesting movies coming up in 2017

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Which of these films will make it to the Rs 100 crore club?

'He fought and fought until the last moment'

'He fought and fought until the last moment'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Bollywood pays homage to one of India's finest actors.

Kalank review: You won't be able to look away. But...

Kalank review: You won't be able to look away. But...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

... you won't feel anything either.

The Rise of the New Indian Muslim

The Rise of the New Indian Muslim

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Not afraid to look Muslim, not shy of flaunting her nationalism.' 'With a willingness to fight carrying the Constitution, the Flag, the Anthem, Ambedkar, Gandhi and the chant of 'Hindustan Zindabad',' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Pakistan closely watching Modi's trip to Israel: Report

Pakistan closely watching Modi's trip to Israel: Report

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

A report in a daily said that Pakistan was worried over the visit as it could have serious implications on strategic stability in the region.

PIX: Happy birthday, Rajinikanth!

PIX: Happy birthday, Rajinikanth!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

What have your favourite celebs posted on social media?

Sonia Gandhi to launch Congress UP campaign with Varanasi roadshow

Sonia Gandhi to launch Congress UP campaign with Varanasi roadshow

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The roadshow will begin from Kachahari at 12 noon after party leaders garland the statue of BR Ambedkar and will cover a distance of around eight kilometers in three hours.

How Bollywood beats the summer heat!

How Bollywood beats the summer heat!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

How to keep it cool in the blazing hot summers?

Bollywood's Paris connection!

Bollywood's Paris connection!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Paris spells r-o-m-a-n-c-e, oodles of it. Those who've visited cannot get enough. Those who haven't cannot stop wishing

Ashwin's 'bunny' Duckett may be left out of Mohali Test

Ashwin's 'bunny' Duckett may be left out of Mohali Test

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

England are set to recall Jos Buttler as a specialist batsman in their team for the third Test against India in Mohali with Ben Duckett facing the axe after his struggles against off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the first two matches.

England set for another Indian spin test in Mohali

England set for another Indian spin test in Mohali

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Hosts India would look to do an encore by putting England through another rigorous spin test when the two teams square off in the third Test starting in Mohali, on Saturday.

Over 65% turnout in UP phase-II polling

Over 65% turnout in UP phase-II polling

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The fate of 720 candidates will be decided by 2.28 crore voters

LeT, JeM on US list of Pak-based terror groups given to Islamabad

LeT, JeM on US list of Pak-based terror groups given to Islamabad

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The United States identified LeT as one of the largest and most active terrorist organisations in South Asia.

Saeed spreading terror in the name of jihad, Pak tells judicial panel

Saeed spreading terror in the name of jihad, Pak tells judicial panel

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Police produced Saeed and his four aides before the board at Lahore registry of the apex court.

Dawn leaks: Pak Army withdraws tweet that signalled rift with Sharif govt

Dawn leaks: Pak Army withdraws tweet that signalled rift with Sharif govt

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Pakistan Army on Wednesday withdrew a tweet that had rattled the civilian government over a media report about a rift between them over combating militancy in the country.

Nawaz's close aide is a frontrunner in Pak presidential poll

Nawaz's close aide is a frontrunner in Pak presidential poll

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Nine candidates on Wednesday filed nominations for Pakistan's presidential election, with the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's India-born nominee Mamnoon Hussain emerging a clear frontrunner for the poll to be held on July 30.

5 things you didn't know about Shah Rukh's newest leading lady

5 things you didn't know about Shah Rukh's newest leading lady

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

To begin with, Mahira Khan's married!

Amy Jackson goes to Romania!

Amy Jackson goes to Romania!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Amy Jackson sizzles in a bikini

Amy Jackson sizzles in a bikini

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Can't order UK to return Kohinoor, says Supreme Court

Can't order UK to return Kohinoor, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Disposing of a plea seeking directions to bring the treasured diamond back to India, a bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar said it could not ask a foreign government not to auction a property.

Ranveer Singh has got a Temper!

Ranveer Singh has got a Temper!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Subhash K Jha brings us the latest Bollywood lowdown.

Minister Supriyo kicks up row over Pak singers in Bollywood

Minister Supriyo kicks up row over Pak singers in Bollywood

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Minister Babul Supriyo wants Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's song form upcoming film Welcome To New York to be removed.

Photo: Salman shoots for Sultan

Photo: Salman shoots for Sultan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

India series defeat exposes England's spin woes

India series defeat exposes England's spin woes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

England's humiliating series defeat in India painfully exposed an alarming paucity in the side's slow bowling options and drove home the fact they will continue to struggle in South Asia until they unearth some world class spinners. Retired off-spinner Graeme Swann had bemoaned England's indifferent approach towards slow bowling before the five-match series started and his fears were confirmed after the touring side were handed a 4-0 drubbing.

Who will Pakistan army chief promote?

Who will Pakistan army chief promote?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

General Bajwa gets inputs from his senior officers, but he has the final word, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Marijne's appointment defies logic, say hockey stalwarts

Marijne's appointment defies logic, say hockey stalwarts

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Hockey fraternity including three former captains on Friday expressed shock over the decision to appoint women's team coach Sjoerd Marijne as head coach of the Indian men's side, saying the abrupt move 'defies logic'.

Box Office: Rustom is a hit, Mohenjo Daro bombs

Box Office: Rustom is a hit, Mohenjo Daro bombs

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

What does the box office of Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan's film have to say?

Box Office: Budhia Singh: Born To Run flops

Box Office: Budhia Singh: Born To Run flops

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

UP shows that Muslims were 'Modi-fied'

UP shows that Muslims were 'Modi-fied'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Muslim voters in Uttar Pradesh could have voted in significant numbers for the BJP, endorsing its stand on issues like women's rights.