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World Cup: A test of Kohli's tactical acumen

World Cup: A test of Kohli's tactical acumen

Rediff.com18 May 2019

A World Cup victory will put Kohli in a league of his own and even those sceptical about his tactical nous, will have no other option but to grudgingly doff their hats at his heady achievements.

Gambhir: India will be a top side at World Cup

Gambhir: India will be a top side at World Cup

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'India has the best bowling attack they have ever had at any World Cup.' 'They have the best fast bowler in the world in Jasprit Bumrah and then they have got Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who looks good, (Mohammed) Shami looks good.'

Surprise! Dhoni not MVP in Aus-India ODI series

Surprise! Dhoni not MVP in Aus-India ODI series

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The legendary Indian cricketer was the Man of the ODI series, but the Most Valuable Player title went to an unlikely Aussie, point out Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji.

IPL 2020, Week 5: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2020, Week 5: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the fifth week of IPL 2020.

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'It is the regional parties and their leaders who are the ones we have to watch.'

Red-hot Gujarat Lions face Sunrisers Hyderabad

Red-hot Gujarat Lions face Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Unbeaten in all the three games they have played so far in the tournament, Gujarat Lions would look to continue with their impressive winning run when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match in Rajkot on Thursday. The Lions have been in red-hot form in their debut season with convincing wins in all the three games and they would seek to maintain a clean slate tomorrow at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. The home side will also be bolstered by the return of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja who did not play in the Lion's seven-wicket thrashing of defending champions Mumbai Indians in Mumbai due to his wedding.

'The Gandhis are very much in Modi's crosshairs'

'The Gandhis are very much in Modi's crosshairs'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'He totally gets the Gandhis...' 'If anything, he pays too much attention to the Gandhis.' 'I feel that in places like UP, where the Congress doesn't matter, he often spends time blasting the Gandhis.'

Will Andre Russell stay MVP in IPL 2019?

Will Andre Russell stay MVP in IPL 2019?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players in the IPL at the end of Match 59.

Will Pandya be IPL-12's most MVP?

Will Pandya be IPL-12's most MVP?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the 60 Most Valuable Players in the IPL so far.

Virat and his team were game changers in 2019

Virat and his team were game changers in 2019

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

The Indian cricket team went from strength to strength in 2019, especially in Test cricket where they are rightly perched at the top. They went unbeaten in Test cricket in 2019 which included winning their first-ever series in Australia, after which they registered three successive whitewashes against West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh.

Photo: Raveena celebrates her birthday

Photo: Raveena celebrates her birthday

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

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

BJP now looking for Gen Next leader in UP

BJP now looking for Gen Next leader in UP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

With the party leadership having entrusted a key state like Maharashtra in the hands of Gen Next, the Bharatiya Janata Party is currently busy scanning the dossiers of several Uttar Pradesh leaders so that it could zero in on a youth who could be groomed as the party's potential chief minister when the state assembly goes to polls in 2017.

Ruckus in RS over 'role of Guvs' in Goa, Manipur

Ruckus in RS over 'role of Guvs' in Goa, Manipur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Anand Sharma (Congress) charged the BJP of 'committing theft (of mandate) by deceit'.

IPL: Daredevils face Sunrisers in do-or-die match

IPL: Daredevils face Sunrisers in do-or-die match

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Faced with a do-or-die situation, the inconsistent Delhi Daredevils will take on table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad in their penultimate Indian Premier League match.

Ranji round-up: Karthik's unbeaten ton to TN's rescue

Ranji round-up: Karthik's unbeaten ton to TN's rescue

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Dinesh Karthik followed up on his 92 in the first innings with a match-saving 103 not out in the second to help Tamil Nadu walk away with one point against Bengal in their Ranji Trophy Group A match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

Lawyers-police clash: HC orders probe, transfer of cops

Lawyers-police clash: HC orders probe, transfer of cops

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports on the incident, the court initiated proceedings at 1 pm, Registrar General (RG) Dinesh Kumar Sharma said.

KKR desperately need a win to stay afloat in IPL

KKR desperately need a win to stay afloat in IPL

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Facing early elimination, two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders need to record a win to stay afloat when they take on table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad.

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

Rediff.com24 May 2019

His margin was just a shade lower than the 6.96 lakh record set by Pritam Munde in October 2014 when she won the by-election to Beed seat in Maharashtra after the untimely death of her father and former Union minister Gopinath Munde.

Govt may review ban on porn websites

Govt may review ban on porn websites

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Facing flak over blocking of 857 websites, the government on Tuesday reviewed its order and decided to lift ban on those sites which did not contain pornographic material but had still faced action.

Was determined not to throw away my wicket: Rohit

Was determined not to throw away my wicket: Rohit

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

India captain Rohit Sharma says he was determined not to throw his wicket away, a day after an end-stage manic acceleration saw him smash a record third double century in One-day Internationals.

Uproar in RS over demolition of Ambedkar Bhavan

Uproar in RS over demolition of Ambedkar Bhavan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Centre assures to restore demolished Ambedkar Bhavan at Dadar in Mumbai.

Selection meet postponed but focus remains on Dhoni's future

Selection meet postponed but focus remains on Dhoni's future

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Dhoni would be the centre of discussion amid speculation that the Jharkhand player is contemplating retirement even though he hasn't spoken about it till now.

India aim to address batting concerns in New Zealand

India aim to address batting concerns in New Zealand

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The Indian team is still searching for the right middle-order combination with the World Cup just a few months away.

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The bill was passed with 165 voting in favour and 7 against it.

PIX: Lagat, Alemu reign in Mumbai Marathon; Nitendra, Sudha best Indians

PIX: Lagat, Alemu reign in Mumbai Marathon; Nitendra, Sudha best Indians

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Cosmas Lagat of Kenya and Worknesh Alemu of Ethiopia surprised pre-race favourites to win the men's and women's crowns respectively in the US $405,000 Tata Mumbai Marathon, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Ranji roundup: Jaggi hits unbeaten ton on Day 2

Ranji roundup: Jaggi hits unbeaten ton on Day 2

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Ishank Jaggi scored an unbeaten century while Ishan Kishan made 83 to hand Jharkhand the crucial first innings lead over Haryana in a Ranji Trophy match.

Pranab begins mugging up for 2014

Pranab begins mugging up for 2014

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The President has begun studying Constitutional and Presidential precedents in anticipation of a fractured mandate in next year's general election, reveals R Prema.

IPL Preview: Daredevils seek revival of fortune under new captain

IPL Preview: Daredevils seek revival of fortune under new captain

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Delhi Daredevils face a herculean task to revive their IPL campaign when they clash with Kolkata Knight Riders

Bollywood's BIGGEST Hits of 2018

Bollywood's BIGGEST Hits of 2018

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

These films ruled the box office!

Bottom-placed Royal Challengers, Daredevils seek revival

Bottom-placed Royal Challengers, Daredevils seek revival

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Royal Challengers and Delhi Daredevils, desperate for a victory under their belt, will try to outdo each other in Saturday's Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru.

Ranji Trophy: Abhimanyu puts Bengal in command against TN

Ranji Trophy: Abhimanyu puts Bengal in command against TN

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Round up of the Ranji Trophy games being played in different parts of the country.

IPL 2020: All the numbers you must KNOW

IPL 2020: All the numbers you must KNOW

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers of IPL 2020.

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi, 68, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind at a glittering ceremony at the forecourt of majestic Rashtraparti Bhavan.

Govt may amend bill relating to appointment of judges: Prasad

Govt may amend bill relating to appointment of judges: Prasad

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday hinted that the Narendra Modi government will rework on a constitutional amendment bill introduced by the previous dispensation which seeks to give the executive a say in appointment of judges.

Ranji roundup: Ashwin made to work hard on Day 1

Ranji roundup: Ashwin made to work hard on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The India Test spinner had one wicket to show in 21 overs during Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Group B match against Madhya Pradesh.

In LS, Opposition criticises Shah over Delhi riots

In LS, Opposition criticises Shah over Delhi riots

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

As the government came under attack from the Opposition during the debate on the recent communal riots in the national capital that have claimed over 50 lives, the BJP members alleged that the violence was a pre-planned conspiracy and the home minister and authorities took pro-active steps to control the situation.

Sports Shorts: Trap shooters Kynan, Prithviraj lead at WC

Sports Shorts: Trap shooters Kynan, Prithviraj lead at WC

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Dhoni's experience is going to count a lot: Tendulkar

Dhoni's experience is going to count a lot: Tendulkar

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Sachin Tendulkar believes the quality of India's batting is sufficient to make up for the deficiency of left-handed batsmen in the lineup, the cricketing great told Reuters in a wide-ranging interview ahead of the World Cup.

IPL 2020, Week 6: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2020, Week 6: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the sixth week of IPL 2020.

Box office: Khamoshiyan, Hawaizaada, Rahasya flop

Box office: Khamoshiyan, Hawaizaada, Rahasya flop

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Bollywood gets no love at the box office!