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Jurassic World 2 Review: Predictable, yet petrifying!

Jurassic World 2 Review: Predictable, yet petrifying!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is every bit a horror film split into predictable hostility and periodic close calls,' says Sukanya Verma.

Paul McCartney tops musicians' rich list

Paul McCartney tops musicians' rich list

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Checkout others who made it to the list.

The V S Naipaul I came to know

The V S Naipaul I came to know

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Nikhil Lakshman remembers the times he spent with the legendary writer who passed into the ages six days before his 86th birthday.

'It's Yashpal. Hitting the ball with disdain'

'It's Yashpal. Hitting the ball with disdain'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'Good shot, yaar; but why are you batting so aggressively, almost angrily?' Amarnath wants to know. 'Jimmy pa, you don't know, he swore at me in Madras. I have been waiting for an opportunity to give it back!' Yashpal responds.

Trolls call Masaba names on Twitter, she takes them down in style

Trolls call Masaba names on Twitter, she takes them down in style

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The episode occurred when she took a supportive stand on the Delhi firecrackers ban.

PIX: Rahane, Kohli hit fifties to put India in control

PIX: Rahane, Kohli hit fifties to put India in control

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane hit unbeaten half-centuries to put India in firm control, on Day 3 of the first Test against West Indies in Antigua, on Saturday.

Review: Philips and the Monkey Pen is a charming film

Review: Philips and the Monkey Pen is a charming film

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The film doesn't overly sentimental or manipulative and keeps the audience in good humour.

Another big record for Super Smith!

Another big record for Super Smith!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The Aussie skipper joins the Don and Sir Gary. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers on the Fastest to 6,000 Tests club.

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

One thing is certain: The part-Goan, part-Malayali group CEO of Air Asia is not your usual boardroom CEO, and he cultivates the maverick businessman image, buying race car teams and football clubs and taking off-beat bets with his mentor and now buddy Richard Branson of Virgin.

Women's WT20 PIX: Clinical England crush India to enter final

Women's WT20 PIX: Clinical England crush India to enter final

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

England will meet Australia in the final after the Southern Stars demolished hosts and last edition's winners West Indies by 71 runs.

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

As India kicks off its run in the World Test Championships on Thursday, Rajneesh Gupta tells you all you need to know about the India-West Indies on-field rivalry.

Three movies you must watch!

Three movies you must watch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.

World Test C'Ship: India gear up for red ball challenge on tricky track

World Test C'Ship: India gear up for red ball challenge on tricky track

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Kohli will be wary of the challenge that can be posed by the new ball pair of Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel

Here's why Kohli does not believe in warm-up games

Here's why Kohli does not believe in warm-up games

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

India captain Virat Kohli has questioned the 'utility' of pre-series tour games if the touring side is not provided with ideal conditions and opposition before a Test series starts.

1st ODI: England lose to West Indies despite Lumb century

1st ODI: England lose to West Indies despite Lumb century

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Opener Michael Lumb top-scored with a fluent 106 on debut but was unable to prevent England from slipping to a 15-run defeat by the West Indies in the first one-day international in North Sound, Antigua, on Friday.

'We have been consistent but it is great to break the title drought'

'We have been consistent but it is great to break the title drought'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Ecstatic after winning the Canada Open women's doubles title with Jwala Gutta, Indian shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa has said consistency has been the key to their success and this victory is a big boost ahead of the prestigious World Championship in August.

Inexperienced West Indies wary of India's spin threat

Inexperienced West Indies wary of India's spin threat

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

West Indies skipper Jason Holder doesn't expect his young and inexperienced side to improve by leaps and bounds and said they are looking for a steady progression as they go into the four-Test series against India with confidence.

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'A historical with an identity crisis, initially the period drama cannot decide whether it wants to chronicle facts or fictionalise them in the tradition of a crowd-pleasing fantasy,' says Sukanya Verma.

PHOTOS: Five-star Ishant puts India in control

PHOTOS: Five-star Ishant puts India in control

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Ishant Sharma took five for 42 runs to leave West Indies reeling on 189 for eight in 59 overs at stumps in reply to India's first innings score of 297..

Shades of Brian Lara in this young Windies sensation?

Shades of Brian Lara in this young Windies sensation?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Shimron Hetmyer said he looked up to the great Brian Lara and thanked his country's legends for backing youngsters like him.

EXPLAINED! Why Kuldeep will be India's No 1 overseas spinner

EXPLAINED! Why Kuldeep will be India's No 1 overseas spinner

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Shastri made it clear that going forward, Kuldeep is 'already'ahead of Ashwin and Jadeja as country's No 1 spinner.

Rahane provides more balance to the ODI side: Kohli

Rahane provides more balance to the ODI side: Kohli

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Pointing out that Ajinkya Rahane has the quality to open and play in the middle-order, India captain Virat Kohli insisted that he could see the former providing greater balance to the side than anyone else.

Is South Africa's Amla the best ODI batsman in modern cricket?

Is South Africa's Amla the best ODI batsman in modern cricket?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

South Africa Test team captain Hashim Amla is very close to a landmark that would confirm him as one of the best One-Day International batsmen of all time.

The Risk-Taker

The Risk-Taker

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'An entrepreneur should always remain under pressure or he will die,' Vineet Rai tells Anjuli Bhargava.

1st Test PHOTOS: How India thrashed West Indies

1st Test PHOTOS: How India thrashed West Indies

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

India captain Virat Kohli lauded a "complete performance" by his team after they thrashed West Indies by an innings and 92 runs inside four days in the first Test in Antigua on Sunday.

Holder earns West Indies draw despite Anderson record

Holder earns West Indies draw despite Anderson record

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Jason Holder struck his maiden first-class century to lead the West Indies to a draw in the first Test in Antigua on Friday after James Anderson had become England's leading Test wicket-taker.

Sponsors put CA on notice as ball-tampering scandal engulfs a nation

Sponsors put CA on notice as ball-tampering scandal engulfs a nation

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The incident, which Australian captain Steve Smith said involved senior players hatching a plan to tamper with the ball during a game against rival South Africa, also threatens to upset current negotiations over broadcast rights.

FA Cup champs United to make Mourinho announcement next week?

FA Cup champs United to make Mourinho announcement next week?

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Jose Mourinho will be appointed Manchester United manager next week to replace Louis van Gaal despite Saturday's FA Cup final victory over Crystal Palace, British media have reported.

Cricket Buzz: India A take handy lead against WI A

Cricket Buzz: India A take handy lead against WI A

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

After resuming on 70 for 1, India A added 229 runs at the expense of seven wickets as the visitors were placed at 299 for 8 at stumps on Day 2 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. India A had bowled out the home side for 228 on the first day.

Women's World Cup: Mandhana's century helps India crush WI

Women's World Cup: Mandhana's century helps India crush WI

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Smriti Mandhana hit an unbeaten century to power India to an emphatic seven-wicket victory against West Indies, in the ICC Women's 50-overs World Cup, in Taunton, on Thursday.

India eye series lead as they move to Antigua for 3rd ODI

India eye series lead as they move to Antigua for 3rd ODI

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

A formidable India will fancy their chances of taking an unassailable 2-0 lead against a weakened West Indies when the two sides lock horns in the third game of the ongoing five-match ODI series, in North Sound, Antigua, on Friday.

Australia paceman Johnson is ICC Cricketer of the Year

Australia paceman Johnson is ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has matched compatriot Ricky Ponting's feat of winning the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricketer of the Year award twice, the governing body said on Friday.

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Day 3: Shami, Yadav pile on misery for West Indies

Day 3: Shami, Yadav pile on misery for West Indies

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

West Indies are reeling at 90 for the loss of three wickets at lunch on day 3, as India extended their advantage in the first Test at Antigua on Saturday. Pacer Mohammed Shami bagged his second wicket of the innings after dismissing Darren Bravo (11) at the stroke of lunch.

'It's a good pitch and the Indian batsmen kept relishing it'

'It's a good pitch and the Indian batsmen kept relishing it'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

West Indies leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo has said that the pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is a batting friendly where the bowlers need to be patient in order to get wickets.

India vs WI: Mishra takes four as warm-up game ends in draw

India vs WI: Mishra takes four as warm-up game ends in draw

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Spinner Amit Mishra shone with four wickets but the Indian fast bowlers were far from impressive as their two-day warm-up match against West Indies Cricket Board President's XI ended in a draw at St Kitts. Shai Hope's unbeaten century was the highlight of West Indies Cricket Board President's XI innings on the second and final day of the opening practice game. WICB Board President's XI were 281 for seven when play was called off.

'AB showing why he's simply the best'

'AB showing why he's simply the best'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Reaction to South African AB de Villiers smashing the fastest ever one-day century in 31 balls against the West Indies at The Wanderers on Sunday.

Cricket Buzz: England's Stokes to delay NZ arrival to attend court hearing

Cricket Buzz: England's Stokes to delay NZ arrival to attend court hearing

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The 26-year-old Stokes was charged last week after a lengthy investigation into an incident outside a Bristol nightclub last September.

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The board has formulated new sports guidelines for schools mandating them to have a daily sports period for class 9 to 12 so as to prevent students from having a sedentary lifestyle and turning into couch potatoes.

A historic library lies in ruins in Aligarh

A historic library lies in ruins in Aligarh

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The government's negligence towards this 'treasure house of knowledge' can be seen from the fact that monkeys roam about freely in the reading rooms, disturbing the calm of the library, as well as putting the lives of the readers in danger, writes Sajad Ahmad Dar.