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Siraj helps India snatch Oval win in final-day drama

Siraj helps India snatch Oval win in final-day drama

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Images from Day 5 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Monday.

'Don't agree with Tharoor on Pak handshake'

'Don't agree with Tharoor on Pak handshake'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

However, Wassan also believed that Suryakumar made a political statement mentioning Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam during the post-match presentation and press conference following the group stage clash between the two teams, which could have been avoided.

Lawyer seeks ban on Arundhati Roy's book for showing her with cigarette

Lawyer seeks ban on Arundhati Roy's book for showing her with cigarette

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Kerala High Court was informed that Arundhati Roy's book 'Mother Mary Come to Me' has a disclaimer against smoking on the back of its cover, in response to a plea seeking to prohibit the book's sale due to the author being shown smoking on the cover.

Lotus-Inspired Mumbai Airport Set to Bloom

Lotus-Inspired Mumbai Airport Set to Bloom

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

NMIAL is spending close to Rs 18,000 crore to get the airport up and running.

PIX: Shreya Ghosal leads moving Zubeen tribute at WC launch

PIX: Shreya Ghosal leads moving Zubeen tribute at WC launch

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The emotional high point of the glittering ceremony came when Shreya concluded her performance with Zubeen's iconic song 'Mayabini Ratir Bukut'.

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.

Backroom Bonding Breeds On-field Brilliance for India's Pacers

Backroom Bonding Breeds On-field Brilliance for India's Pacers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'I told Jassi bhai, If I take five wickets, who should I hug?'

No rule for post-match handshakes, says former umpire

No rule for post-match handshakes, says former umpire

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Chaudhary lauded Andy Pycroft, describing him as a seasoned ICC elite panel referee with a stellar track record and a well-known former Zimbabwean player of high repute.

Bagha Jatin: Forgotten Hero Of The Fight For Freedom

Bagha Jatin: Forgotten Hero Of The Fight For Freedom

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Jyotindranath Mukherjee, popularly known as Bagha Jatin, attained martyrdom while fighting the British in Balasore district on September 9, 1915. It is unfortunate that the supreme sacrifice made by Bagha Jatin and his associates is little known outside Bengal and Odisha.

Pycroft received handshake order just four minutes pre-toss

Pycroft received handshake order just four minutes pre-toss

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Pycroft's decision has not been seen by ICC as a breach of any code of conduct, but as an action he was authorised to take in his remit as a match official deputed to manage the game.

Want to buy items gifted to Modi? Check this out

Want to buy items gifted to Modi? Check this out

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

An e-auction of over 1,300 items gifted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun, featuring items such as a statue of Goddess Bhavani, an Ayodhya Ram Temple model, and sports memorabilia from the 2024 Paralympic Games. Proceeds will go to the Namami Gange project.

Karnataka moves to rein in RSS events in public, govt spaces

Karnataka moves to rein in RSS events in public, govt spaces

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to bring in rules to regulate RSS activities, including marches and events in public places and government premises, requiring prior government permission.

'Make them feel hell': Kohli's words that made history

'Make them feel hell': Kohli's words that made history

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

On this day in 2021, batting maestro Virat Kohli delivered his iconic speech during the team hurdle, "For 60 overs they should feel like hell out there."

Am an uncompromising nationalist, says V-P elect Radhakrishnan

Am an uncompromising nationalist, says V-P elect Radhakrishnan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan reflects on his tenure as he prepares to move to Delhi as the next Vice President of India, calling it the happiest period in his public life.

'There should be no cricket & trade with Pakistan'

'There should be no cricket & trade with Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

India-Pakistan bilateral relations must improve before engaging in cricket: Harbhajan Singh

Uncertainties over US tariffs might affect capex decisions

Uncertainties over US tariffs might affect capex decisions

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Ratings firm Crisil said on Wednesday that the uncertainties surrounding the US tariffs might be a new hindrance to capital expenditure decisions in the current financial year. The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India for its purchases of Russian oil came into effect on Wednesday, bringing the total amount of levies imposed on New Delhi to 50 per cent.

PIX: Dhoni's Prized Hummer Gets Military Makeover!

PIX: Dhoni's Prized Hummer Gets Military Makeover!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Recently, Dhoni took his love for four-wheelers to the next level by modifying the Hummer H2, one of the most famous cars in his fleet, with a "military look."

Mandhana lists reasons for India's loss in 2nd ODI

Mandhana lists reasons for India's loss in 2nd ODI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'A lot of girls played here for the first time. The excitement was quite high.'

Rahul 'will be shot in chest', ABVP leader says on live TV

Rahul 'will be shot in chest', ABVP leader says on live TV

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Congress party has escalated its attack on the BJP-RSS, alleging a conspiracy to silence Rahul Gandhi after a former ABVP leader made controversial remarks targeting him.

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'We need to be very vigilant as we are passing through some fraught times.'

BCCI to demand ACC chief Naqvi's ouster after trophy controversy

BCCI to demand ACC chief Naqvi's ouster after trophy controversy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the PCB chief, walked away with the Asia Cup trophy after India refused to take the silverware from his hands.

From Boys To Men: India's Brave English Summer

From Boys To Men: India's Brave English Summer

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Here are the crunch moments that were series-defining and the contributions of the players who came of age during the English summer.

What India's intra-squad game is really about

What India's intra-squad game is really about

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

The team is using its only warm-up game - a four-day clash between India and India A in Beckenham - to shift gears from T20 mode to the grind of red-ball cricket.

When Modi Treated Vishy To A Gujarati Thali

When Modi Treated Vishy To A Gujarati Thali

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'On one hand, he is efficient, disciplined, and deeply professional, with his entire team working like clockwork.' 'On the other hand, he is approachable, warm, and often light-hearted -- someone who can crack a joke and make you feel at ease.'

No-Handshake Chaos: Why PCB Official Was Fired

No-Handshake Chaos: Why PCB Official Was Fired

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

An irate Mohsin Naqvi ordered Usman Walha's removal 'for the embarrassment caused to the national cricket team and its captain.'

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.

'Frustrating when you deserve to be in team': Shreyas Iyer breaks silence

'Frustrating when you deserve to be in team': Shreyas Iyer breaks silence

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Shreyas Iyer's exclusion for the upcoming Asia Cup sparked outrage among the fans and experts, after his stellar showing with the bat in IPL 2025.

Bereaved Wellalage returns home from Asia Cup

Bereaved Wellalage returns home from Asia Cup

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

It is unclear whether the spinner will return for the tournament where Sri Lanka will play Bangladesh in a Super 4 match in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

When A Draw Is A Win! Life Lessons From Team India

When A Draw Is A Win! Life Lessons From Team India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The India vs England Test series 2025 wasn't just cricket -- it was grit, growth and glory wrapped in whites.

'I Was Never Afraid To Ask Questions, Ruffle Feathers'

'I Was Never Afraid To Ask Questions, Ruffle Feathers'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

IMDb has voted Deepika Padukone among the Top 5 stars in the Indian Cinema's Most Prolific Headliners list in the last 25 years.

'At 101, He Was Ready To Go To Jail'

'At 101, He Was Ready To Go To Jail'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

'I dreaded meeting him these days because every time he'd say: We have to fight this government, even if it means going to jail.' 'He'd been in jails run by the British, he'd also been in jails in independent India, now he was ready to go to jail under this government.'

'Steeped in fanaticism, serial borrower': India shreds Pak at UN

'Steeped in fanaticism, serial borrower': India shreds Pak at UN

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said that the Indian sub-continent offers a "stark contrast" in terms of progress, prosperity and development models.

'One final push to make our country proud'

'One final push to make our country proud'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the crow as Team India were hosted by the Indian High Commission in London on Monday

Quiz: Are You A Swadeshi Expert?

Quiz: Are You A Swadeshi Expert?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Syed Firdaus Ashraf puts your Swadeshi knowledge to the test.

PHOTOS: Jaiswal fights on, India end Day 2 on top

PHOTOS: Jaiswal fights on, India end Day 2 on top

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Images from Day 2 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Friday.

Modi, Xi to meet today in Tianjin after 10 months

Modi, Xi to meet today in Tianjin after 10 months

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Tianjin on Sunday, their first in about 10 months, for wide-ranging talks aimed at improving relations.

India put Lord's heartbreak behind with music, banter!

India put Lord's heartbreak behind with music, banter!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The usually mobbed Indian cricket team likes training in a relaxed atmosphere and that was evident in their body language as the players went about their business in their only practice session at the Kent County Cricket Ground before the fourth Test in Manchester.

'They shot down 5 planes': Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

'They shot down 5 planes': Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Trump, who has repeatedly said that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan through trade, last Friday said for the first time that "five jets were shot down" during the fighting.

Will GST Rate Cuts Bring Back FPIs?

Will GST Rate Cuts Bring Back FPIs?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Foreign portfolio investors sold stocks worth Rs 1.42 trillion in 2025, with their sales hitting Rs 12,257 crore in the first four trading days of September.

GST impact: Tata Motors to cut PV prices by up to Rs 1.45 lakh from Sep 22

GST impact: Tata Motors to cut PV prices by up to Rs 1.45 lakh from Sep 22

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Tata Motors on Friday said it will cut passenger vehicle prices ranging between Rs 65,000 and Rs 1.45 lakh effective September 22 to pass on the full benefit of GST reduction to customers. The Mumbai-based auto major said that its small car Tiago will see a price drop of Rs 75,000, Tigor Rs 80,000, and Altroz Rs 1.10 lakh.