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'Age is just a number': de Villiers backs Faf du Plessis

'Age is just a number': de Villiers backs Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers said that he expects Virat Kohli to back Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to stay with the franchise for the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025.

LOC issued against Briton among 6 in Rs 7K cr Delhi cocaine haul

LOC issued against Briton among 6 in Rs 7K cr Delhi cocaine haul

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

According to police sources, the UK national, Savinder Singh, came to India last moth to supervise the transportation and delivery of the 208-kg consignment suspected to have been brought from South American countries.

Cocaine worth Rs 2,080 cr seized in Delhi, second big haul in a week

Cocaine worth Rs 2,080 cr seized in Delhi, second big haul in a week

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The drugs were hidden inside plastic packets of snacks with 'Tasty Treat' and 'Chatpata Mixture' written on them. About 20-25 such packets kept in cartons were recovered from a small narrow shop in west Delhi's Ramesh Nagar area, the official said.

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'

Atalji@100: Vajpayee's Unmatched Legacy

Atalji@100: Vajpayee's Unmatched Legacy

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

It was good fortune for India to have Atal Bihari Vajpayee lead the government at a crucial moment in our history. He avoided India meeting the fate of Iraq or Ukraine, asserts military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Ashalata Devi set for rare century in Indian football

Ashalata Devi set for rare century in Indian football

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Captain Ashalata Devi will become the first Indian woman footballer to play 100 international matches when she takes the field in the SAFF Championship opening match against Pakistan in Kathmandu on Thursday.

'One of us': A R Rahman dedicates song to 'Kamala ji'

'One of us': A R Rahman dedicates song to 'Kamala ji'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris' White House bid gets a boost from legendary Indian music composer A R Rahman, who has come out in support of her 'vision for an equitable world', and recording some of his popular songs like 'Jai Ho' to inspire Indian American voters.

Who will have the last laugh in Chennai?

Who will have the last laugh in Chennai?

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Chennai city has three constituencies -- Chennai South, Chennai Central and Chennai North -- each of them as different from the other as cheese is from chalk.

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Save Jasprit Bumrah, whose injury-prone body and exceptional skills demand workload management, questions are now being raised as to why the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja opted out of Duleep Trophy.

India record highest-ever Test total in women's cricket

India record highest-ever Test total in women's cricket

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

India surpassed that mark when Richa Ghosh hammered a four in the first ball of the 109th over bowled by Annerie Dercksen.

Hasan Mahmud: The man who rocked India's top order

Hasan Mahmud: The man who rocked India's top order

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Hasan Mahmud grabbed the spotlight with a three-wicket burst in the first session, which rocked a famed batting line-up comprising heavyweights Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill.

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.'

Jemimah: India's improved fielding is a 'game-changer'

Jemimah: India's improved fielding is a 'game-changer'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Jemimah Rodrigues, the promising Indian batter, emphasized the team's dedication to enhancing their fielding prowess, highlighting its potential to sway matches

Asian CT: India edge South Korea; maintain dominance

Asian CT: India edge South Korea; maintain dominance

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

India maintained their dominance in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament with a nervy 3-2 victory over South Korea

Strike: Lessons For Samsung From Hyundai

Strike: Lessons For Samsung From Hyundai

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

IPO bound HMIL, which is also from South Korea, had faced severe labour unrest for nearly a decade till the realisation -- a worker's union cannot be avoided -- dawned on it.

'Ten South African players hospitalised in Chennai'

'Ten South African players hospitalised in Chennai'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Ten South Africa 'A' players have been hospitalised due to "food poisoning", including four after playing their tri-series cricket match against India 'A' in Chennai, the visiting team management said.

'You Can't Keep Doing This To K L Rahul'

'You Can't Keep Doing This To K L Rahul'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'If you want to demote K L Rahul in the batting order, it is better if you don't play him in the Test team.'

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Can see growth, especially in women's table tennis in India: Manika Batra on UTT

Gwalior to host India's 1st T20I vs Bangladesh

Gwalior to host India's 1st T20I vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Gwalior will host the opening T20 International between India and Bangladesh scheduled on October 6 instead of Dharamsala, where renovation work is being carried out by the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association

India extend lead at top of WTC standings

India extend lead at top of WTC standings

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

India stayed on course to make it to their third straight WTC final.

IPL 2025: RCB splurge on Bhuvi; big names miss out

IPL 2025: RCB splurge on Bhuvi; big names miss out

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar fetched a winning bid of Rs 10.75 crore from Royal Challengers Bengaluru on a largely predictable second day of the mega auction, in Jeddah on Monday.

Katchatheevu: Modi Bets Big On A Dead Horse

Katchatheevu: Modi Bets Big On A Dead Horse

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The BJP is now inventing new angles to keep its campaign relevant -- even if it's old wine in an old bottle, which is what the allegation on 'Katchatheevu' is, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bumrah's bowling blitz: India's net sessions heats up!

Bumrah's bowling blitz: India's net sessions heats up!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

During Monday's net session, Bumrah repeatedly made short work of the batter often sending his off-stump cart-wheeling for fun

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The 39 year-old has played 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is for South Africa with a total of 544 international wickets.

India enforce follow-on, Luus ton lifts SA on Day 3

India enforce follow-on, Luus ton lifts SA on Day 3

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Wolvaardt and Luus joined forces to push the hosts on the backfoot.

Major reshuffle in ICC Test rankings

Major reshuffle in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Pant breaks into top-10, Rohit, Kohli slip

'Kamala Has A Very Strong Connect With India'

'Kamala Has A Very Strong Connect With India'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'This victory would mean a huge inspiration for the next generation who can say that coming from India I can be anybody I want to be if I work hard and acquire the right skills.' 'They could be the next President, members of the Senate, or another Sundar Pichai.'

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.

IPL Auction: 10 Wicket-Keepers to Watch Out For

IPL Auction: 10 Wicket-Keepers to Watch Out For

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

As the auction approaches, here are the 10 wicketkeeper-batters who are poised to attract significant attention making them among the most sought-after players for IPL 2025.

Why New Zealand players are turing down central contracts

Why New Zealand players are turing down central contracts

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

New Zealand opener Devon Conway has opted for a casual rather than central contract for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.

'What Was Samsung Doing For 16 Years?'

'What Was Samsung Doing For 16 Years?'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'Samsung declared they would not allow the presence of any trade union.' 'This is unacceptable as the rule of law in India permits employees to have a trade union.' 'So, the crux of the strike is this.'

Bumrah is the 'Kohinoor' of Indian Cricket!

Bumrah is the 'Kohinoor' of Indian Cricket!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Ever since his return to international cricket in 2023 ahead of the 50-over World Cup after a long while of battling injuries, Bumrah has been unplayable, delivering some of the best spells in recent memory.

Ultimate TT: Manika stars in Bengaluru's win vs Jaipur

Ultimate TT: Manika stars in Bengaluru's win vs Jaipur

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Star paddler Manika Batra played a crucial part as PBG Bengaluru Smashers defeated Jaipur Patriots 11-4 to take a significant step towards playoff qualification in the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis tournament on Thursday.

Charni Road To Chennai! Tiranga Flies High

Charni Road To Chennai! Tiranga Flies High

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Readers send us photographs of the Tricolour for Independence Day.

Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House

Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Kamala's role as vice president was more than just symbolic. Unlike her predecessors, she wielded considerable power during Biden's presidency.

Oil tanker runs aground off Chennai; rescue operations on

Oil tanker runs aground off Chennai; rescue operations on

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

An oil tanker with 37-member crew on board on Wednesday ran aground off the city coast under the impact of high velocity winds before the landfall of cyclone 'Nilam'.

Gautam Gambhir plays down pitch talk

Gautam Gambhir plays down pitch talk

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Gambhir has taken over from Rahul Dravid at a time when the team is gradually embracing a transition phase, and in that context, he wanted the team to follow a result-oriented approach.

Can Root Overtake Tendulkar?

Can Root Overtake Tendulkar?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

From January 1, 2021 to September 9, 2024 -- during which Joe Root hit 17 centuries, Kane Williamson has hit, Steve Smith has made six tons but Virat Kohli has managed just two centuries.

Cyclone Asani: Flight operations hit in Vizag, Chennai

Cyclone Asani: Flight operations hit in Vizag, Chennai

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The Met Department has predicted light to moderate rainfall across parts of West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha with the probability of the severe cyclonic storm 'Asani' recurving.

South Tamil Nadu under water after downpour, villages cut off

South Tamil Nadu under water after downpour, villages cut off

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Villages, towns, roads and highways in several regions of southern Tamil Nadu including Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi just resemble rivers in spate.