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Which KKR Batter Impressed Most?

Which KKR Batter Impressed Most?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders rode on Venkatesh Iyer's explosive 60 off 29 balls to crush a hapless Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs to register their second win of IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

How AI is Boosting Indian Edtech Upskilling

How AI is Boosting Indian Edtech Upskilling

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

As AI becomes central to upskilling, a growing number of learners -- from seasoned professionals to school students -- are eager to explore and experiment with technology.

Priyansh Arya Steals The Show!

Priyansh Arya Steals The Show!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Coming into the match with two low scores and mounting pressure, Arya responded with a fearless knock that flipped the script for Punjab and sent a clear message to the league: A star is born.

Will The Knights Rule IPL 2025?

Will The Knights Rule IPL 2025?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

With a power-packed batting line-up, match-winning spinners and a solid pace attack, champions KKR are once again the team to beat.

'KKR need to get their basics right'

'KKR need to get their basics right'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

T20 cricket is largely about explosive batting, but Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Dwayne Bravo reminded his batters on Wednesday that staying aggressive all the time is "not cricket" if the basics are ignored.

EPL PIX; Man United lose; Chelsea close in on CL spot

EPL PIX; Man United lose; Chelsea close in on CL spot

Rediff.com5 May 2025

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Sunday.

'Tilak was the difference': Carse on India win

'Tilak was the difference': Carse on India win

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Tilak Varma's "mature" unbeaten 72 was the difference between India and England in the second T20I here, reckoned visitors's pace bowling all-rounder Brydon Carse.

Stock market gives thumbs up to Siemens' strong performance in Q2

Stock market gives thumbs up to Siemens' strong performance in Q2

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Siemens delivered a strong margin performance and also reported high other income to beat consensus in the January-March quarter (Q2) of FY24 (the company's year-end is September 30). In addition, it has opted to demerge the energy vertical with a 1:1 award of shares in the newly demerged entity which will be listed by the end of this year (CY25).

Strong investor interest drives value mutual fund inflows to Rs 22,757 cr in 2024

Strong investor interest drives value mutual fund inflows to Rs 22,757 cr in 2024

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Value mutual funds have witnessed robust investor interest, garnering Rs 22,757 crore in inflows in 2024, nearly double the amount seen in 2023, fueled by impressive returns generated by the segment. This surge reflects a shift in investor focus towards fundamentally strong yet undervalued stocks.

RCB looking to return to winning ways against Gujarat Giants

RCB looking to return to winning ways against Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Smarting from their dramatic Super Over loss in the Women's Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to get back on track when they take on bottom-placed Gujarat Giants in Bengaluru on Thursday.

PIX: Las Palmas stun Atletico; Barca rally past Celta Vigo

PIX: Las Palmas stun Atletico; Barca rally past Celta Vigo

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1.

IPL 2025: GT's bowling unit could be best

IPL 2025: GT's bowling unit could be best

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to see bowlers playing a crucial role in the success of teams.

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure, observes Arjun Menon.

Passive investments surge in 2024: Index fund folios double, ETFs up 40%

Passive investments surge in 2024: Index fund folios double, ETFs up 40%

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have added a record number of investment accounts in 2024, buoyed by the sectoral and thematic investing euphoria that has spilled into the passive space.

'This Is The First Time I've Ever Won'

'This Is The First Time I've Ever Won'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'Thirty years ago, I had a producer tell me that I was a popcorn actress.' 'And I bought in, and I believed that, and that corroded me over time, to the point where I thought a few years ago that maybe this was it, maybe I was complete, maybe I've done what I was supposed to do.'

EPL PIX: City score late win; Villa crush Newcastle

EPL PIX: City score late win; Villa crush Newcastle

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Was Hardik's 42 The Best Of The Night?

Was Hardik's 42 The Best Of The Night?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Hardik Pandya walked out with the scoreboard reading 99 for 4, and a daunting 222 to chase. The Wankhede was subdued, the Mumbai Indians innings gasping after SKY's stuttering knock. What followed was a spell of breathtaking power-hitting that nearly flipped the game -- and left the crowd in awe.

The Actor Who Takes Your Breath Away In Paatal Lok 2

The Actor Who Takes Your Breath Away In Paatal Lok 2

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

'Life does not change in such a way that everything becomes easy. Struggle and hustle is there for everyone. 'The difference is that people have started knowing me.'

'Consumers should not pay higher taxes for clean technologies'

'Consumers should not pay higher taxes for clean technologies'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'We are not asking for incentives, but at least taxation can be aligned such that the rupee tax on consumers remains the same.'

Iran: Trump Talks Tough, But Keeps Door Open

Iran: Trump Talks Tough, But Keeps Door Open

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

The stage may be set for a recalibrated US-Iran relationship, suggests Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Infy founder's son to launch E2W at Bharat Mobility

Infy founder's son to launch E2W at Bharat Mobility

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Numeros Motors is also planning to come up with a passenger vehicle four-wheeler or a three-wheeler by 2027.

When Bumrah Speaks... You Listen!

When Bumrah Speaks... You Listen!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

'If you do not bowl, if you do not do it enough, how will you learn the craft?'

Maruti Suzuki unveils first electric SUV eVITARA

Maruti Suzuki unveils first electric SUV eVITARA

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Speaking at the unveiling of the model at the Auto Expo, held as part of the Bharat Mobility Show, Suzuki Motor Corporation representative director and president Toshihiro Suzuki said the electric SUV would be exported to various regions, including Europe and Japan. Suzuki Motor Corporation, which has around 58 per cent stake in Maruti Suzuki India, plans to make India a global production hub for the model.

'Social engineering and deepfakes are only going to increase'

'Social engineering and deepfakes are only going to increase'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'The use of AI, especially genAI is only going to get worse, especially in an enterprise ecosystem.'

Who Stole the Show with the Bat? Kohli or Salt? Vote!

Who Stole the Show with the Bat? Kohli or Salt? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

On a night packed with drama, milestones, and momentum swings, five batters rose above the rest to set Eden Gardens alight.

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years.' 'I felt industry was based on who you knew.' 'I didn't belong to a network.'

Markets stage strong comeback; Sensex jumps 843 points

Markets stage strong comeback; Sensex jumps 843 points

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Among the 30-share Sensex blue-chip pack, Bharti Airtel, ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Titan, UltraTech Cement, HCL Technologies, and Power Grid, were the biggest gainers. Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, JSW Steel and Bajaj Finserv were the laggards.

EPL PIX: Another home defeat for United; Spurs back to winning ways

EPL PIX: Another home defeat for United; Spurs back to winning ways

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

As much Preity would like to be relieved of everyone's ebullient expectations of her, truth is few have fizzed up the silver screen like she has.

'Being 29 is an advantage'

'Being 29 is an advantage'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

PV Sindhu on Sunday said she is "definitely" going to play for the next couple of years even as the 2028 Los Angeles Games remains at the back of her mind.

IPL 2025: Meet The Lucknow Super Giants Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Lucknow Super Giants Squad

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

LSG made a big statement by buying Rishabh Pant for a massive Rs 27 crore -- making him the costliest purchase in the history of IPL auctions.

The Wild Robot Review: Pleasant Watch

The Wild Robot Review: Pleasant Watch

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The Wild Robot is delightful children's fare and a meaningful watch for grown-ups, discovers Mayur Sanap.

PIX: England hit back after New Zealand's solid start

PIX: England hit back after New Zealand's solid start

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

New Zealand made a strong start to their bid for a consolation victory in the third and final Test against England at Hamilton's Seddon Park on Saturday, reaching lunch on the opening day on 93 without loss.

ISL: Punjab halt Mumbai City FC's winning run

ISL: Punjab halt Mumbai City FC's winning run

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Never did Punjab FC embrace a defensive outlook despite their two-goal advantage, which is what perhaps helped them grab their third strike of the night.

The Men We Loved In 2024

The Men We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Good, bad, evil, we saw a gamut of emotions on display in their most stirring form as actors reiterated their worth.

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

Really special feeling: Latham ecstatic after historic win

Really special feeling: Latham ecstatic after historic win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Latham emphasised the importance of putting up runs early in the innings, recognising it as the foundation for New Zealand's success.

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

What makes Pushpa 2 float is Allu Arjun's magnetic performance. The actor really goes an extra mile to deliver the wildfire he promised, observes Mayur Sanap.

How To Avoid HUGE Losses In Markets

How To Avoid HUGE Losses In Markets

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Don't let panic ruin your wealth. Avoiding these mistakes can save you from HUGE losses, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

IPL Auction: 'CSK can use Ashwin in a number of ways'

IPL Auction: 'CSK can use Ashwin in a number of ways'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin was bought by CSK for Rs 9.75 crore during the Day 1 of the IPL 2025 auction.