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Spin woes for India batters as long Test season kicks-off in Chennai

Spin woes for India batters as long Test season kicks-off in Chennai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

India's 40-4 (win-loss) home record in the last decade is awe-inducing but there is an ever-little crack, which is getting more pronounced in the past three years, particularly in the case of star batter Virat Kohli.

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.

North will make us secondary citizens: Oppn CMs on delimitation

North will make us secondary citizens: Oppn CMs on delimitation

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The meeting was attended by CMs of Kerala, Punjab and Telangana -- Pinarayi Vijayan, Bhagwant Manna and A Revanth Reddy, Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and senior BRS leader KT Ramarao among others.

Dealers optimistic about future of cement industry

Dealers optimistic about future of cement industry

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

After several years of consolidation and price weakness, the cement industry may be moving towards a more stable phase. Pan-Indian, average cement prices have risen through the past three months consecutively.

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Dinesh Karthik may have spent his career in M S Dhoni's shadow, but his contributions to Indian cricket, especially in the IPL, deserve a legacy all his own, asserts Sudhir Bisht.

Did Shah 'scold' TN BJP leader? Tamilisai clarifies viral video

Did Shah 'scold' TN BJP leader? Tamilisai clarifies viral video

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

In the video clip, Shah can be seen talking to Soundararajan in an animated manner while gesturing with his finger.

'Deserved': Kohli hails Patidar's appointment

'Deserved': Kohli hails Patidar's appointment

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli has expressed his full support for Rajat Patidar as the new captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), praising Patidar's consistency and discipline.

Why Ben Stokes opted out of IPL 2025 mega auction

Why Ben Stokes opted out of IPL 2025 mega auction

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'I want to be wearing this England shirt for as long as I can.'

Why Ruturaj Had A South Indian Engagement

Why Ruturaj Had A South Indian Engagement

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Chennai Super Kings batter Ruturaj Gaikwad and his wife Utkarsha Pawar paid tribute to CSK and the Whistle Podu fans with a traditional South Indian engagement ceremony last month.

'Ancient Mantras In A Global Bed Of Music'

'Ancient Mantras In A Global Bed Of Music'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'It was great to have the Indian roots reflected in full force.'

OTT This Week: Romance, Revenge, Robots

OTT This Week: Romance, Revenge, Robots

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Sukanya Verma lists everything that's there on OTT this week.

India, England players arrive in Kolkata for first T20I

India, England players arrive in Kolkata for first T20I

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Beginning with the Eden T20I, the two teams will fight it out in a full white ball series, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs, which will serve as a crucial warm-up for the Champions Trophy, slated to begin on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai.

Social media lends helping hand in reaching aid to Chennai flood-hit

Social media lends helping hand in reaching aid to Chennai flood-hit

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Cries of help were forwarded through the night, as Chennaiites, who waded through a similar nightmare in 2015, reconnected online again and formed citizen rescue groups to deal with emergencies.

Will India Unleash Shami In Rajkot?

Will India Unleash Shami In Rajkot?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the third T20I against England on Tuesday?

Visas approved for Pakistan athletes

Visas approved for Pakistan athletes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Later in the day, Athletics Federation of India (AFI), the organisers of the event, said the Pakistan contingent has arrived at Wagah border.

Fadnavis steps in to douse fire, says Marathi language of Mumbai, Maha

Fadnavis steps in to douse fire, says Marathi language of Mumbai, Maha

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday asserted that Marathi is the language of Mumbai and Maharashtra and anyone who lives here should learn and speak it. Fadnavis was speaking in the state assembly after Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Bhaskar Jadhav said the government should clarify its stand on senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi's comments that a person coming to Mumbai may not necessarily learn Marathi.

Mandhana, Richa, Deepti in ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year

Mandhana, Richa, Deepti in ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Star opener Smriti Mandhana, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh and all-rounder Deepti Sharma were on Saturday named in the ICC Women's T20I Team of Year 2024.

Land deals for housing, warehousing rise to over 2,200 acres

Land deals for housing, warehousing rise to over 2,200 acres

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Indian real estate sector saw more land deals in 2024 at over 2,200 acres as developers were looking to expand the business, according to CBRE. Real estate consultant CBRE data showed that land deals of more than 2,200 acres last year as against about 1,900 acres in the preceding year. Out of the total land transactions in 2024, around 2,000 acres were located in the eight major cities -- Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.

'Holy Dip Left Us Praying For Many More Such Moments'

'Holy Dip Left Us Praying For Many More Such Moments'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'We were struck by the sheer energy even before we stepped into the holy water,' says T N Sekhar.

India's U-19 Queens: Meet the stars of World Cup triumph

India's U-19 Queens: Meet the stars of World Cup triumph

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's key performers in the Under-19 T20 World Cup.

BJP Hands 'Tamil Pride' On A Platter To DMK

BJP Hands 'Tamil Pride' On A Platter To DMK

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

If the DMK is able to sustain the momentum until the assembly polls, the AIADMK especially and the PMK and possibly the infant TVK too would find it hard to sign up with the BJP, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Can Jaiswal Break This Tendulkar Record?

Can Jaiswal Break This Tendulkar Record?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal is 282 runs short of Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs by an Indian during a calendar year in Test cricket.

North-South Divide: Myth Or Reality?

North-South Divide: Myth Or Reality?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

For the BJP, Telangana is a sunrise state in the South, while Karnataka is a southern success despite the ups and downs.

Why South India Is Unhappy With Modi

Why South India Is Unhappy With Modi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

On one hand, South Indian states have been complaining about denial of a proportionate portion of the sharable funds from the Centre, based on population. On the other hand, they stand to lose Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha seats that again are based on population, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Samson's pace problem: Can India fix it before T20 WC?

Samson's pace problem: Can India fix it before T20 WC?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Sanju Samson's technical weaknesses against express pace along with Rinku Singh's dip in form and fitness issues will be a concern for India

All eyes on Shami as India eye fresh start vs England

All eyes on Shami as India eye fresh start vs England

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

After a disappointing showing in the Test series in Australia recently, the Indian team is eager to make a fresh start in the T20 format.

Cyclone Fengal causes unprecedented rainfall in Pondy

Cyclone Fengal causes unprecedented rainfall in Pondy

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

After making landfall near Puducherry on November 30, Cyclone Fengal weakened on Sunday, but torrential downpour under its influence paralysed the union territory, with the Army stepping in to evacuate stranded persons in inundated streets.

PHOTOS: What a World Cup cliffhanger in Chennai!

PHOTOS: What a World Cup cliffhanger in Chennai!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

South Africa broke their 24-year World Cup jinx against Pakistan with a nervy one-wicket victory and inched closer to securing a semi-final place with their fifth win in six matches.

Upton's mental masterclass: The secret behind Gukesh's triumph

Upton's mental masterclass: The secret behind Gukesh's triumph

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

D Gukesh credited mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton for helping him tame the 'emotional pressure' of competing at the World Chess Championship.

India's job market ends 2024 on a high; white-collar hiring up 9%

India's job market ends 2024 on a high; white-collar hiring up 9%

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

White-collar hiring activity in December witnessed a 9 per cent increase compared to the same period of the previous year, driven by high-skill and strategic roles, a report said on Thursday. According to Naukri JobSpeak, the index reached an impressive 2,651 points in December 2024, reflecting a robust 9 per cent year-on-year growth, a promising sign for the year ahead.

'MRF is now world's 11th largest tyre company'

'MRF is now world's 11th largest tyre company'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'The favourable rupee-dollar exchange rate, there are opportunities we can tap.'

'What An Engineer Earns In A Month, We Earn In 2 Hours'

'What An Engineer Earns In A Month, We Earn In 2 Hours'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'The more popular, the more work, the more money.'

Heavy rains lash Chennai, Stalin tells ministers to rush to rain-hit areas

Heavy rains lash Chennai, Stalin tells ministers to rush to rain-hit areas

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Besides heavy traffic congestion, the intermittent heavy rains led to inundation in several parts of the city and neighbouring districts of Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengelpet.

Modi inaugurates Chennai airport's new terminal building

Modi inaugurates Chennai airport's new terminal building

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Rs 1,260 crore New Integrated Terminal Building (Phase-1) of the Chennai International Airport, a facility that will boost passenger handling.

Transgender candidate in Chennai South hopes to make history

Transgender candidate in Chennai South hopes to make history

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

A Ganesh Nadar meets M Radha, the first transgender candidate in the fray for Lok Sabha elections from Tamil Nadu.

Meet Delhi's new cabinet: A diverse power mix

Meet Delhi's new cabinet: A diverse power mix

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The cabinet of the new government led by Rekha Gupta balances representation of all major communities that propelled the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in Delhi with a massive majority after over 26 years.

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Travelling from South India to Kashmir in December was magical for Ganesh Nadar as he feasted his eyes on the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas.

Women's T20I: Match called off due to heavy rain

Women's T20I: Match called off due to heavy rain

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The second Women's T20I between India and South Africa in Chennai was called off due to rain after South Africa set a challenging target of 177 for 6.

SKY under pressure: Will he shine in second T20?

SKY under pressure: Will he shine in second T20?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

India will look to extend lead against England

Petrol bomb hurled outside Raj Bhavan in Chennai

Petrol bomb hurled outside Raj Bhavan in Chennai

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The man who threw the petrol bomb was immediately overpowered, they said