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Kohli steals the show and the Player of the Match award!

Kohli steals the show and the Player of the Match award!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'Sorry for stealing it (the player of the Match award) from Jaddu. I wanted to make a big contribution. I have made fifties in World Cups, wanted to finish it off this time.'

India has less fiscal room to support economy: Fitch

India has less fiscal room to support economy: Fitch

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fitch Ratings director Thomas Rookmaaker said India's debt-to-GDP ratio is likely to rise to 76 per cent from 70 per cent currently due to wider fiscal deficit and low economic growth.

Can Windies win prove to be turning point for England?

Can Windies win prove to be turning point for England?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

England's six-wicket victory over West Indies in the second one-day international could prove to be a "turning point" for the side, all-rounder Liam Livingstone said.

Indian Navy commandos board hijacked ship, rescue all 21 on board

Indian Navy commandos board hijacked ship, rescue all 21 on board

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Indian Navy's elite marine commandos on Friday rescued 21 crew members including 15 Indians from a bulk carrier in the North Arabian Sea and sanitised it in a swift operation while responding to an attempted hijacking of the Liberian-flagged vessel by around five-six armed personnel.

'The barrage of rockets has quietened down'

'The barrage of rockets has quietened down'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Soma Ravi, an Indian caregiver in Ramat Gan, recounts the last 4 days in Israel and says the Indian embassy has been in constant touch.

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Brazilian Casemiro struck late to send Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as teenagers Jayden Danns and Lewis Koumas inspired Liverpool to a 3-0 win over Southampton on Wednesday.

Rahane pulls out of county stint

Rahane pulls out of county stint

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Australian Peter Handscomb will replace Rahane. Handscomb has extended his stay with the Foxes to feature in next month's Metro Bank One Day Cup.

IndiGo, Mumbai airport get notices over passengers eating on tarmac

IndiGo, Mumbai airport get notices over passengers eating on tarmac

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The sources said the aircraft was allotted a remote bay C-33 instead of a Contact Stand, an aircraft parking stand that is suitable for walking passengers to and from an aircraft from an allocated boarding gate. This further added to passenger woes and deprived them the opportunity to avail basic facilities like rest rooms and refreshments at the terminal, they added.

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

I try and give players the freedom and importance, says Captain Rohit

I try and give players the freedom and importance, says Captain Rohit

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday opened up about leading the side and the leadership role he plays for the national team, stating that as a skipper he tries to build confidence and trust in players.

I was handed a hot potato with carte blanche: Naravane on LAC tensions

I was handed a hot potato with carte blanche: Naravane on LAC tensions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

In his memoir Four Stars of Destiny, Naravane recounts Singh's direction as well as a flurry of phone calls between the defence minister, external affairs minister, the national security advisor and the chief of defence staff that night on the sensitive situation.

Olympic champion Whitlock coming to a living room near you

Olympic champion Whitlock coming to a living room near you

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Max Whitlock, the 27-year-old Briton, winner of the floor and Pommel Horse events at Rio 2016, is filling his unexpected home time by streaming lessons via YouTube.

How Dhoni influenced Rinku the 'finisher'

How Dhoni influenced Rinku the 'finisher'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

India batter Rinku Singh credited legendary former captain MS Dhoni for helping him stay calm in crunch situations which he showed in ample measure during his knock in the first T20I against Australia in Visakhapatnam.

All we're thinking about is winning 3-2, says Ben Stokes

All we're thinking about is winning 3-2, says Ben Stokes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Ben Stokes said there would be no change in his team's approach to the Ashes

Who Are Khushi and Janhvi Dating?

Who Are Khushi and Janhvi Dating?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor were the latest guests on Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan, and the sisters opened up about their careers, relationship rumours, and losing mom Sridevi at a young age.

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Had India agreed to join the trade pact, Indian markets would have been flooded with cheap Chinese products.

Stokes' magical ball that stunned Rohit Sharma

Stokes' magical ball that stunned Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

England captain bowled a peach of a delivery, his first in competitive cricket in past nine months, to remove Rohit

Noida: Ex-IIS officer kills lawyer wife over property

Noida: Ex-IIS officer kills lawyer wife over property

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

A 61-year-old lawyer suffering from cancer was found dead inside her house in Noida in a posh locality, with the police Monday arresting her former Indian Information Service (IIS) officer husband and charged him with the murder.

An Evening With A Cricket Legend

An Evening With A Cricket Legend

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

An illuminating conversation with Chandu Borde, 90, one of India's finest cricketers in the 1960s.

TN on alert as Cyclone 'Michaung' set to cross coast on Dec 5

TN on alert as Cyclone 'Michaung' set to cross coast on Dec 5

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

The government declared Monday (Dec 4) a public holiday and urged private companies to encourage 'work from home' option for its employees in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.

40 injured in lathi charge at NIT-Silchar after student's suicide

40 injured in lathi charge at NIT-Silchar after student's suicide

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

A third-year student of National Institute of Technology-Silchar allegedly died by suicide on the campus, following which his classmates began a protest that eventually turned violent, prompting the police to lathi charge, in which 40 people were injured, officials said on Saturday.

Govt says Op Ajay will continue as 235 more citizens return from Israel

Govt says Op Ajay will continue as 235 more citizens return from Israel

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Minister of State for External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, who welcomed the Indian citizens at the Delhi airport, said that this is the second phase and they are trying to facilitate those who are willing to come back to India.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: India's next Sehwag?

Yashasvi Jaiswal: India's next Sehwag?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Jaiswal showed in snatching the initiative from England would have reminded many of a certain Virender Sehwag

No pull-out from Afghanistan, says US

No pull-out from Afghanistan, says US

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

The White House on Wednesday categorically ruled out that the US is planning to leave Afghanistan, as President Barack Obama held the fifth round of the "situation room meeting" to chalk out a strategy for Af-Pak region.

'Sometimes Sanjay Sir Would Be On Fire'

'Sometimes Sanjay Sir Would Be On Fire'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'Before every scene, Sanjay Leela Bhansali would play two or three songs over and over again, especially when Sharmin and I would shoot, because it invoked his emotion. One of the songs was from The Last Samurai. Everything is in rhythm for him. If he doesn't have that rhythm in place, then something is off.'

SCG Honours Sachin@50

SCG Honours Sachin@50

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Sydney Cricket Ground honoured batting greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara by having a set of gates named in their honour at the SCG.

Budget 2024: 'We have to be intelligent'

Budget 2024: 'We have to be intelligent'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'The global situation is not very good.'

Why Tendulkar spilled out VVS Laxman's dressing room secrets...

Why Tendulkar spilled out VVS Laxman's dressing room secrets...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Sachin Tendulkar spilled out his dressing room secrets, while Virender Sehwag paid tributes to his wristy flicks as the duo wished former team-mate VVS Laxman on his 43rd birthday in their own unique styles, on Wednesday.

Police chief reviews security situation in Valley

Police chief reviews security situation in Valley

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

A high level meeting chaired by Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Kuldeep Khuda Tuesday reviewed the overall situation and the summer preparedness for another successful tourist season.

PBKS Vs RR: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

PBKS Vs RR: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

On a pitch that was difficult to score big runs, Punjab scored a par total of 147 for 8. Rajasthan scripted a late win thanks to Shimron Hetmyer's 10-ball 27.

Rat miners refuse to encash 'inadequate' prize cheques

Rat miners refuse to encash 'inadequate' prize cheques

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The rat-hole miners said the chief minister's gesture was 'not commensurate' with the role they had played.

Gambhir opens up on altercation with Kohli during IPL 2023

Gambhir opens up on altercation with Kohli during IPL 2023

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'As a mentor, no one can come and walk over my players. I have got a very different belief and I have lived with that belief and I will continue to live with that belief that I will never leave anyone alone.'

Kerala logs 115 Covid cases out of 142 reported across country

Kerala logs 115 Covid cases out of 142 reported across country

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

According to data on the Union health ministry's website, of the 142 COVID cases reported in the country till 8 am on Tuesday, 115 were from Kerala.

'Sarfaraz has never been disrespectful towards anyone'

'Sarfaraz has never been disrespectful towards anyone'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Sarfaraz Khan's omission from the Indian team has been linked to fitness and disciplinary issues but sources in Mumbai cricket insisted that there was no truth in the claims.

'She was India's Daughter and India's Pride'

'She was India's Daughter and India's Pride'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Savita Kanswal, 26, was posthumously awarded the highest adventure award at Rashtrapati Bhavan this month. She died heroically, as she had lived, doing what no woman had done before her.

Hotels see demand boom, but struggling to hike room rates

Hotels see demand boom, but struggling to hike room rates

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Hoteliers are tweaking their pricing strategies to adjust to the new stickiness in the market.

Female tennis stars and their locker room dairies...

Female tennis stars and their locker room dairies...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

No 'Mean Girls' atmosphere in female tennis stars' locker rooms these days

People from southern Israel leave homes, take shelter in Jerusalem amid war

People from southern Israel leave homes, take shelter in Jerusalem amid war

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Israel's ministry of defence and the Israel defence forces on Sunday said they are planning to evacuate another 14 communities close to the Lebanese border, The Times of Israel reported.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).