News for 'South Chennai'

Strong field for Chennai Open

Strong field for Chennai Open

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

The line-up includes world number two Rafael Nadal, defending champion Carlos Moya and 2003 champion Paradorn Srichaphan

Now, access Internet for free at Chennai Central station!

Now, access Internet for free at Chennai Central station!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Waiting to board a train or to receive a relative at Chennai Central would no more be a dull experience, as the busiest railway terminus in South India is now offering free Wi-Fi internet access to laptops and mobile phones.

Aus look to Stoinis's IPL experience against red-hot Proteas

Aus look to Stoinis's IPL experience against red-hot Proteas

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Australia's specialist spinner Adam Zampa went wicketless in the last game and gave away 53 runs from eight overs but Cummins said critics should not look too deeply into his form.

Chennai beat Warriors to enter semis

Chennai beat Warriors to enter semis

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Chennai Super Kings outclassed Warriors by 11 runs to qualify for the semi-finals, in the final Group A match, in the Champions League Twenty20, in Port Elizabeth, on Wednesday.

Weeks after Odisha tragedy, railways transfers 5 top officers

Weeks after Odisha tragedy, railways transfers 5 top officers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Railways shunted out 5 top officials who are responsible for operations, signalling and safety.

Plethora of records for AB, Kohli! INTERESTING numbers from Chennai ODI

Plethora of records for AB, Kohli! INTERESTING numbers from Chennai ODI

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Virat Kohli became only the fifth player overall to score a century in One-Day Internationals against all nine Test playing nations. Ricky Ponting, Herschelle Gibbs, Sachin Tendulkar and Hashim Amla are the other players to achieved the feat. Rajneesh Gupta presents the interesting numbers from the fourth ODI between India and South Africa in Chennai, on Thursday.

Maxwell likely to skip India ODIs ahead of World Cup

Maxwell likely to skip India ODIs ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

While Maxwell is still harbouring aspirations of making a fleeting appearance during Australia's ODI series in India later this month, the 34-year-old maintains being fit for the World Cup is his primary focus.

How Dhoni helped Faf du Plessis mature as a leader

How Dhoni helped Faf du Plessis mature as a leader

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Faf du Plessis believes Mahendra Singh Dhoni, among others, helped him mature as a leader

Australia's all-rounders: Key to another WC triumph?

Australia's all-rounders: Key to another WC triumph?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Australia will begin their World Cup campaign against hosts India in Chennai on Sunday.

SKY needs 'tiny mind switch' to succeed in ODI cricket: AB de Villiers

SKY needs 'tiny mind switch' to succeed in ODI cricket: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

A B de Villiers believes that India's T20 batting sensation Suryakumar Yadav needs a slight tweak in his mindset in order to replicate his success in the 50-over format.

I think, I got it too late: Sehwag on ICC's Hall of Fame induction

I think, I got it too late: Sehwag on ICC's Hall of Fame induction

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Sehwag, who accumulated 8,586 runs from 104 Tests at an average of 49.34 and also took 40 wickets during his Test career which spanned from 2001-2013, revealed the role of Zaheer Khan in his promotion as an opener.

Umpire Rauf to miss Chennai Test

Umpire Rauf to miss Chennai Test

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

ICC elite panel umpire Asad Rauf of Pakistan will not officiate in the first Test between India and England, starting next week in Chennai, as he does not have a visa for Chennai. Pakistani and Indian nationals require city-specific visas to travel to each other's country.

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

How many Tests has India won in South Africa? Who first captained India in South Africa in 1992-1993? Rajneesh Gupta answers all your questions.

I became a real player at Chennai Super Kings: Raina

I became a real player at Chennai Super Kings: Raina

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Out-of-favour India all-rounder Suresh Raina knows his worth in the Indian Premier League and credited Chennai Super Kings for transforming him into a 'real cricketer'.

Struggling Pakistan hockey's bold statement: We can be world's best

Struggling Pakistan hockey's bold statement: We can be world's best

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

We have surprised everyone today, says Pakistan head coach after draw against South Korea

Ahmedabad hotel rooms surge to 2 lakh for WC final!

Ahmedabad hotel rooms surge to 2 lakh for WC final!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Hotel room tariff in Ahmedabad, airfares shoot up ahead of India-Australia final

Asian Champions Trophy: India crush Malaysia; Pakistan, Japan share the spoils

Asian Champions Trophy: India crush Malaysia; Pakistan, Japan share the spoils

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Pakistan and Japan gave it their all in the Asian Champions Trophy round-robin match before settling for a thrilling 3-3 draw in Chennai on Sunday.

Will Upton work his 2011 World Cup magic with Indian hockey?

Will Upton work his 2011 World Cup magic with Indian hockey?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Hockey India wants Paddy Upton to develop in the men's team players an unshakable resolve and toughness that does not crumble under pressure.

South Africa's Rabada heads home from IPL with back niggle

South Africa's Rabada heads home from IPL with back niggle

Rediff.com3 May 2019

South Africa decided to call the pacer back as a precautionary measure ahead of the World Cup.

Odisha train collision: Army jawans, IAF choppers deployed for relief ops

Odisha train collision: Army jawans, IAF choppers deployed for relief ops

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The operations are being carried out in coordination with the railway authorities on the ground, he said.

'The quality in IPL was reason it took off'

'The quality in IPL was reason it took off'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Shastri reminisced the first day of the IPL.

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Fans can now register for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 tickets to secure their spot at experiencing the joy of cricket in the one-day format.

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India is increasingly a willing participant in the evolving US' Indo-Pacific strategy. While these developments are related to the perception of a growing Chinese security challenge, their implications for India's much-vaunted strategic autonomy should be a matter of deeper and closer reflection, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Will India Pick Ashwin For Final?

Will India Pick Ashwin For Final?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

India could field three spinners against Australia in the final.

How Eden Gardens fought for the WC semis and won!

How Eden Gardens fought for the WC semis and won!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Aura of iconic Eden Gardens clinched it for us: CAB president

'It's a tough job to sell life insurance to people'

'It's a tough job to sell life insurance to people'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

'We are expected to grow at above 28 per cent this year, higher than the industry.'

South realty market marches ahead of NCR

South realty market marches ahead of NCR

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Both the South cities have also beaten the NCR in the number of new launches.

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'There were many experts around me,' A Ganesh Nadar discovers at the India-Pakistan hockey game. 'One of them was explaining to his neighbour, that fellow is a good dragger and flicker, that fellow is a penalty corner specialist, that fellow is a penalty specialist, that fellow is a very good defender, etc, freely dispensing with his expert knowledge.'

Asian Games: Talismanic Bala Devi returns

Asian Games: Talismanic Bala Devi returns

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Former captain and star striker Bala Devi returned to the Indian women's football team after a hiatus of four years as the 22-member national squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2023 was announced in New Delhi on Friday.

Pregnant woman among thousands rescued from flooded Chennai

Pregnant woman among thousands rescued from flooded Chennai

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Rescue and relief operations continued in full swing in Chennai with over a hundred people taken to safety by teams of Army, IAF and NDRF, including a seven-month pregnant woman who was airlifted on Thursday from one of the worst-affected areas in the flooded city.

Can India exploit a belter at Kotla vs Afghanistan?

Can India exploit a belter at Kotla vs Afghanistan?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Navigating their way through extreme pressure moments in their tournament opener, India will be eyeing a perfect game against a sprightly Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup match in Delhi on Wednesday.

Asian Games TT: India men lose in quarters; women exit

Asian Games TT: India men lose in quarters; women exit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Veteran Acantha Sharat Kamal raised his game just in time to help the Indian men's team escape unscathed against Kazakhstan at the Asian Games.

Chennai Central is a cakewalk for Dayanidhi Maran

Chennai Central is a cakewalk for Dayanidhi Maran

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'If they really wanted to give him competition, the AIADMK should have contested the seat, not its ally the PMK.'

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Tamil film industry won't forget Vijayakanth's large-heartedness, how he took care of fellow industry persons, male or female, rich or poor, young or old...recalls N Sathiya Moorthy. How he sent money quietly for the family of a stunt artiste to meet his funeral expenses, how he always ensured that all female co-stars, including junior artistes, had secure accommodation on outdoor shoots, and how he would always the first to rush help if anyone from the fraternity was in distress.

Realty slowdown hits Bengaluru, Chennai markets

Realty slowdown hits Bengaluru, Chennai markets

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Markets such as Bengaluru and Chennai, which had managed to escape the impact of real estate slowdown so far, appear to be giving in now.

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

IPL: This South African will replace Smith at Rajasthan Royals

IPL: This South African will replace Smith at Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

South African wicket-keeper batsman Heinrich Klaasen was named as the replacement for former Australian skipper Steve Smith in the Rajasthan Royals team for upcoming 11th edition of Indian Premier League.

IPL: Watson, Rahane help leaders Rajasthan thrash Chennai

IPL: Watson, Rahane help leaders Rajasthan thrash Chennai

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Rajasthan Royals outplayed Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad, thereby registering their fifth straight win of the season.

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The four astronauts are -- Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla -- Modi said at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near the Kerala state capital.

#ChennaiFloods: 'I am one of the luckier ones'

#ChennaiFloods: 'I am one of the luckier ones'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Chennai resident Evelyn Ratnakumar writes how Chennai floods fail to dissolve the resilient urban spirit