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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.

Row over Delhi govt's ad calling Sikkim separate nation

Row over Delhi govt's ad calling Sikkim separate nation

Rediff.com23 May 2020

An advertisement for recruitment of civil defence volunteers by the Delhi government stoked a controversy on Saturday after it referred the people of Sikkim as "subject" along with those from Bhutan and Nepal, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress to launch a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation.

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.

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The firestorm that Kangana Ranaut kicked with her comment that the Independence India won in 1947 was bheek intensified on Friday with leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other parties demanding action against the actor even as a complaint was filed against her while some people took to the streets to burn her effigies.

Kohli begins hunt for elusive IPL title as RCB face Sunrisers

Kohli begins hunt for elusive IPL title as RCB face Sunrisers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Kohli has always led from the front but he knows his search for a maiden title will remain incomplete if the team doesn't perform in all departments.

First Look: NTR Jr's Ramayya Vastavayya

First Look: NTR Jr's Ramayya Vastavayya

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

NTR Jr plays a student leader in the film which also stars Shruti Haasan and Samantha.

Modi claims Pakistan trying to influence Gujarat polls

Modi claims Pakistan trying to influence Gujarat polls

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The prime minister also raised questions over the alleged appeal by former director general of the Pakistan Army, Sardar Arshad Rafiq, that senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel be made chief minister of Gujarat.

Pant steals show on Day 1 of Kohli's 100th Test

Pant steals show on Day 1 of Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, at Mohali, on Friday.

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.

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.

ISIS rejects Sri Sri's peace talks with photo of beheaded man

ISIS rejects Sri Sri's peace talks with photo of beheaded man

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has said that he tried to open peace talks with the ISIS, but the deadliest terrorist organisation rejected the offer by sending him a photograph of a beheaded body of a man

Which book-to-screen is YOUR fave? VOTE!

Which book-to-screen is YOUR fave? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at the recent spate of book-to-screen adaptations.

Shatrughan Sinha to join Congress on March 28

Shatrughan Sinha to join Congress on March 28

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Sinha is a two-term BJP Lok Sabha member from Patna Sahib Singh but has been dropped by the saffron party which has chosen to field union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad from the seat.

Plea in SC to remove 'socialist', 'secular' from Constitution's preamble

Plea in SC to remove 'socialist', 'secular' from Constitution's preamble

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The move was "per se illegal for violating the concept of freedom of speech and expression enumerated in Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution and the right to freedom of religion guaranteed under Article 25 of the Constitution", it said.

Is it fair to compare Pant with Dhoni?

Is it fair to compare Pant with Dhoni?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Delhi boy Pant faced criticism after a shoddy job behind the stumps during the fourth ODI in Mohali on Sunday.

The Politics behind Modi's Reshuffle

The Politics behind Modi's Reshuffle

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The reshuffle had politics at its heart, so the biggest complement of new ministers, both Cabinet rank and below, came from UP, which will see assembly elections in a few months.

Why Karthik got the nod ahead of Pant...

Why Karthik got the nod ahead of Pant...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Dinesh Karthik's experience got him the nod, says Harish Kotian, but Ambati Rayudu's exclusion is puzzling.

How India fared on Day 5 of CWG 2018

How India fared on Day 5 of CWG 2018

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

A summary of India's results on Day 5 of 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.

Parl panel plans to summon FB amid reports alleging bias towards BJP

Parl panel plans to summon FB amid reports alleging bias towards BJP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

After a report mentioned that Facebook overlooked its hate speech policies in cases of BJP MLA T Raja Singh and 3 others, Shashi Tharoor, chairperson of Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT, said the committee 'would certainly wish to hear from Facebook'.

'Not taking Bhuvi to UK huge mistake'

'Not taking Bhuvi to UK huge mistake'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Not picking Bhuvneshwar for the WTC final and the five Tests against England starting August 4 is baffling, said Sarandeep

Why Shah wanted Twitter takedown

Why Shah wanted Twitter takedown

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Home ministry asks IT ministry to order social media platforms to remove around 100 posts or URLs.

Ask MF Guru: 'How to plan for retirement?'

Ask MF Guru: 'How to plan for retirement?'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Dhawan-less India set for tough challenge vs Kiwis

Dhawan-less India set for tough challenge vs Kiwis

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Shikhar Dhawan's injury has unintentionally forced India to go for a tactical rejig despite convincing victories in the first two games against South Africa and Australia.

'Sometimes it feels spiritual when you sing to a live audience'

'Sometimes it feels spiritual when you sing to a live audience'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'When you sing, you have to be in the song. You have to feel it or else, don't do the song.' 'That's why I haven't delivered a bad song in my career.'

Karthik's captaincy in focus as KKR face Sunrisers

Karthik's captaincy in focus as KKR face Sunrisers

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Much was expected from a revamped Kolkata Knight Riders set-up but it seemed Dinesh Karthik did not learn from his past mistakes

India's batting a concern despite winning run

India's batting a concern despite winning run

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

One shudders to think what could happen if India lose both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli early with such a brittle middle order to follow?

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.

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.

BJP leaders condemn 'attack' on Arnab Goswami

BJP leaders condemn 'attack' on Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Two motorcycle-borne persons allegedly attacked Goswami's car in Mumbai and tried to break its glass window when he and his wife were on their way home in the early hours of Thursday, police said and added that both the attackers have been arrested.

Hazare trophy: TN outplays Tripura for 6th straight win

Hazare trophy: TN outplays Tripura for 6th straight win

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Abhinav Mukund (84) and Baba Aparajith (87) shone as Tamil Nadu thrashed Tripura by 187 runs

Ladakh: What the Raksha Mantri wants the army to do

Ladakh: What the Raksha Mantri wants the army to do

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Rajnath Singh believes it would be naive to see disengagement of the armies from the LAC as the end of the trouble. The defence minister has urged the defence forces to be ready for a long haul

Ranji roundup: Iyer's blazing century deflates Baroda

Ranji roundup: Iyer's blazing century deflates Baroda

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Shreyas Iyer slammed 178, while captain Siddhesh Lad made a responsible 130, to power Mumbai to an imposing score of 439 for eight against Baroda, on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match.

Under fire Digvijaya rakes up Rajnath's alleged meeting with Pragya Thakur

Under fire Digvijaya rakes up Rajnath's alleged meeting with Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Friday raked up the issue of BJP leader Rajnath Singh's alleged meeting with 2008 Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur.

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.

'Something is going on with Yogi and Modi'

'Something is going on with Yogi and Modi'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'In politics, not everything is spoken and there are a lot of messaging done very discreetly.'

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.

Amethi's Special 26 who cost Rahul the election

Amethi's Special 26 who cost Rahul the election

Rediff.com28 May 2019

26 candidates in Amethi fray take away 60,545 votes; the difference between the victorious Smriti Irani and Rahul Gandhi is 55,120 votes.

Dhoni, Nehra, Rahane to get match time in warm-ups

Dhoni, Nehra, Rahane to get match time in warm-ups

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Short of match practice, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Ashish Nehra and Ajinkya Rahane will captain the India A team for two warm-up matches against England at CCI, Mumbai next week. Dhoni, who has not played a competitive game in over two months, will lead the India A side in the opening warm-up here on January 10. Rahane, who is coming back from an injury, will captain the team in the second warm-up on January 12.

Will Sunrisers bring in Williamson against Mumbai Indians?

Will Sunrisers bring in Williamson against Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Getting the combination right would be topmost on Sunrisers Hyderabad's to-do list when they take on a qualitatively superior Mumbai Indians in an IPL encounter in Chennai on Saturday, trying to arrest an early slide after back-to-back defeats.

Preview: CSK take on upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Preview: CSK take on upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad (since inception) have traditionally been two of the most balanced sides in most IPL editions but both have ensured scratchy starts this year