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MP CM, Scindia sit on fast against Nath's 'item' jibe

MP CM, Scindia sit on fast against Nath's 'item' jibe

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Addressing a poll meeting in Dabra, where the Congress is up against Imarti Devi of the BJP, Nath said his party candidate was a "simple person" unlike his opponent who is an "item".

India look to seal series as Hardik comeback on cards

India look to seal series as Hardik comeback on cards

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

One of the primary focus of Monday's encounter could be the inclusion of Indian cricket's latest enfant terrible Hardik Pandya, who is coming back from provisional suspension for his loose talk on a TV chat show.

IPL Qualifier 2: Upbeat Sunrisers hold edge over inconsistent Delhi

IPL Qualifier 2: Upbeat Sunrisers hold edge over inconsistent Delhi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Peaking at the right time and with all their boxes ticked, Sunrisers Hyderabad are certain to hold sway over a dishevelled Delhi Capitals in a virtual semi-final in the second Indian Premier League qualifier, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.

WATCH: Rohit's hilarious response to queries on Pant

WATCH: Rohit's hilarious response to queries on Pant

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Rohit feels Rishabh certainly does need a bit more confidence while going for the big hits.

Will India play Ashwin and Jadeja in Nagpur?

Will India play Ashwin and Jadeja in Nagpur?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Does India need two spinners for the Nagpur Test?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Number 4 the focus as India face Kiwis in World Cup warm-up

Number 4 the focus as India face Kiwis in World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The focus will be on K L Rahul and Vijay Shankar, contenders for the number four slot, in the World Cup warm up match against New Zealand, in London, on Saturday.

Toofaan review

Toofaan review

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Despite all its drawbacks, I was engrossed in Toofaan and the intensity Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra imbues it with for most part, observes Sukanya Verma.

Ignored for World Cup, Rayudu retires from cricket

Ignored for World Cup, Rayudu retires from cricket

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The move comes after the 33-year-old was snubbed by the Indian team management, who preferred Mayank Agarwal as replacement for an injured Vijay Shankar in the World Cup squad.

Marital rape: Misalignment in IPC sections 377 and 375, says HC

Marital rape: Misalignment in IPC sections 377 and 375, says HC

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday said there was an anomaly and misalignment in the erstwhile Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which was decriminalised by the Supreme Court in 2018, and the rape law that protects a husband from prosecution for a non-consensual sexual act, including unnatural sex, with his wife.

Struggling Royals, SunRisers seek revival of fortunes

Struggling Royals, SunRisers seek revival of fortunes

Rediff.com1 May 2021

RR have a lot of issues to sort out, particularly in the absence of key foreign players like Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes.

Sri Sri meets Adityanath day before visiting Ayodhya

Sri Sri meets Adityanath day before visiting Ayodhya

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The Art of Living founder said that he was involved as a mediator in the RamTemple dispute of his own will and would visit Ayodhya on November 16 to meet all stakeholders.

Karthik picked for World Cup; Pant and Rayudu left out

Karthik picked for World Cup; Pant and Rayudu left out

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Pant had so far scored 222 runs in the IPL compared to a mere 93 by Karthik, but the latter's experience helped tilt the scale in his favour for the mega-event, starting in England from May 30.

PIX: Bumrah's Super show as Mumbai beat SRH to qualify

PIX: Bumrah's Super show as Mumbai beat SRH to qualify

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Images from Thursday's IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Mumbai.

Prez Poll: Who Will Be Modi's Next 'Yes Man'?

Prez Poll: Who Will Be Modi's Next 'Yes Man'?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Modi will utilise the Presidential poll to show that he is the only leader who matters in India, argue Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari. So the question being asked in political circles is: 'Who will be the next Kovind?'

November releases: Bala, Marjaavaan, Commando 3

November releases: Bala, Marjaavaan, Commando 3

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

So which film is releasing at a theatre near you? We tell you, right here!

All eyes on Dhoni as India take on West Indies

All eyes on Dhoni as India take on West Indies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

India will look to ensure a smooth passage into the semi-finals with yet another victory.

Bottom-placed Delhi in do-or-die clash with Rajasthan

Bottom-placed Delhi in do-or-die clash with Rajasthan

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Facing an early exit after their sixth loss in eight games, bottom-placed Delhi Daredevils, under new skipper Shreyas Iyer, will have to treat each upcoming IPL game as a virtual knock-out, starting with their clash against Rajasthan Royals, in Delhi, on Wednesday.

Justice has prevailed: PM on Nirbhaya convicts hanging

Justice has prevailed: PM on Nirbhaya convicts hanging

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

'Our Nari Shakti has excelled in every field. Together, we have to build a nation where the focus is on women empowerment, where there is emphasis on equality and opportunity,' the PM said.

2 House panels to take up WhatsApp snooping case

2 House panels to take up WhatsApp snooping case

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The home secretary is scheduled to brief the panel on home affairs on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the next meeting.

Will Stokes return to inspire struggling Royals?

Will Stokes return to inspire struggling Royals?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals, struggling at the penultimate spot on the points table after two wins and four straight defeats, need something special against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sunday's IPL match in Dubai.

CSK aim to sort out top-order woes, Sunrisers look for middle-order solace

CSK aim to sort out top-order woes, Sunrisers look for middle-order solace

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Dhoni's men will be slight favourites as it will be Bairstow's last game

Meet India's likely World Cup team

Meet India's likely World Cup team

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Indeed, this might be the easiest way to select India's World Cup team of 15, by picking the top 15, with only No 16 Vijay Shankar perhaps replacing No 13 Khaleel Ahmed to bolster the batting!

PHOTOS: Rahul steers Kings past Sunrisers

PHOTOS: Rahul steers Kings past Sunrisers

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Images from Monday's match between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Mohali.

PHOTOS: Karthik six off last ball seals India's T20 tri-series win

PHOTOS: Karthik six off last ball seals India's T20 tri-series win

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Karthik's gem of a cameo got him 29 off 8 balls with two boundaries and three sixes -- the last of them which will be forever be etched in the memory.

Rohit rested for India A opener in NZ, will fly directly to Australia

Rohit rested for India A opener in NZ, will fly directly to Australia

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Rohit, who has made a comeback to the Test side, will now leave for Australia with India's T20 squad on Friday.

IPL: Royals, Sunrisers will look for opening win

IPL: Royals, Sunrisers will look for opening win

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Rajasthan's campaign started on a controversial note when Jos Buttler became the first cricketer in the IPL to be 'Mankaded', the practice of running out non-strikers, who back up early, by bowlers on their delivery stride.

IPL: Delhi Capitals overcome SunRisers via Super Over

IPL: Delhi Capitals overcome SunRisers via Super Over

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and SunRisers Hyderabad, in Chennai, on Sunday.

Bunty Aur Babli 2 Review

Bunty Aur Babli 2 Review

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The cons are dull, the chemistry is off, the zingers are in short supply and a kitschy display of brand logos and hammy accents takes centre stage, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Lockdown blues? 3 feel-good films to cheer you

Lockdown blues? 3 feel-good films to cheer you

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Feeling the heat and tension of the crisis? Fikar not!

Rahane to lead India for Zimbabwe ODIs, T20s; Dhoni, Kohli rested

Rahane to lead India for Zimbabwe ODIs, T20s; Dhoni, Kohli rested

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Ajinkya Rahane was chosen as captain of the depleted Indian team for the limited overs tour to Zimbabwe next month as the selectors decided to rest several seniors including Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.

Can Delhi continue momentum against struggling SunRisers?

Can Delhi continue momentum against struggling SunRisers?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Delhi Capitals have made the perfect start to IPL, with two morale-boosting victories, while SunRisers Hyderabad are the only side yet to register a win in the tournament, having lost both their games.

Home on Valentine's Day? Watch these Movies!

Home on Valentine's Day? Watch these Movies!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists 10 romantic movies playing on OTT that you can watch with your date.

PIX: Team India sets out for World Cup glory

PIX: Team India sets out for World Cup glory

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Two-time champions India begin their World Cup campaign against South Africa in Southampton on June 5.

Who are India's MOST VALUABLE ODI players?

Who are India's MOST VALUABLE ODI players?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify India's most valuable players in ODI games this season.

Confident India eye historic triumph at MCG

Confident India eye historic triumph at MCG

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The Men in Blue have never won a bilateral ODI contest on Australian soil.

PIX: Team India touch down in London ahead of World Cup

PIX: Team India touch down in London ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Team India, on Wednesday, arrived in London to participate in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Cricket World Cup, beginning May 30.

Hazare: Samson hits record-breaking 212; TN toy with MP

Hazare: Samson hits record-breaking 212; TN toy with MP

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Riding on Samson's record-breaking unbeaten 212 off just 129 balls, Kerala posted a mammoth 377/3 on the board and restricted Goa to 153/3 after play was called off due to inclement weather.

Which 15 players should India pick for World Cup?

Which 15 players should India pick for World Cup?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The two areas where India's team management and selectors need to do a lot of brainstorming are the No 4 slot and an extra fast bowler.

Will India land the knock-out punch on England?

Will India land the knock-out punch on England?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

A ruthless India, sporting its new flaming orange and blue colours, will be eyeing pole position with a solid knock-out punch on an already disintegrated England in Sunday's high-profile World Cup encounter. With an unbeaten record in six encounters so far, Virat Kohli's men are all but through to the semi-finals with 11 points, but victory over England will tighten their grip at the top and, in the process, oust the world's No 1 ODI team from the global event.