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Can RR beat KKR, end losing run and secure No 2 spot?

Can RR beat KKR, end losing run and secure No 2 spot?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to snap their four-match losing streak and finish in the top two when they meet table toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in an important IPL match in Guwahati on Sunday.

Rain threat looms as RCB-CSK face off in knockout match

Rain threat looms as RCB-CSK face off in knockout match

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fairytale resurgent run will be up against the might of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings and the weather gods when the two sides clash in an epic do-or-die match to decide the fourth and final team for the IPL play-offs, in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Who Is Rasikh Salam Dar?

Who Is Rasikh Salam Dar?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Rasikh Salam Dar emerged as Delhi Capitals' hero with the ball, with excellent figures of 3/34.

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign

Star, Zee, Colors and Sony fight it out on weekends

Star, Zee, Colors and Sony fight it out on weekends

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The four major Hindi general entertainment channels -- STAR Plus, Sony, Colors and ZEE -- have all launched music and dance reality shows in the 9-pm slot on weekends.

Will India Pick Jaiswal Today?

Will India Pick Jaiswal Today?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Bangladesh?

Patidar hits century as India A draw against England Lions

Patidar hits century as India A draw against England Lions

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Sarfaraz Khan missed out on a hundred by just four runs as India A and England Lions played out a draw.

Has BJP Fallen In Congress Trap?

Has BJP Fallen In Congress Trap?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

On balance, RG contesting from Raebareli instead of Amethi isn't the masterstroke the party's adherents are touting it to be, but neither is it the blunder the BJP and its tame media is framing it as, points out Prem Panicker.

'I am Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh!'

'I am Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh!'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'I am a straight 3.0 version!'

<i>Panchvi Pass</i> bowled by IPL

Panchvi Pass bowled by IPL

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Commercials aired during the original show time will also be re-run without charging advertisers additional fee, said sources. In other words, an advertiser will get three times more air time on Star Plus for the same amount it had paid originally.

'I cannot sacrifice my life for others'

'I cannot sacrifice my life for others'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Megha Gupta never planned on being an actress. However, fate had other plans for the lead actress of NDTV Imagine's Main Teri Parchhain Hoon.

Sarfaraz's Staggering Numbers!

Sarfaraz's Staggering Numbers!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The wait has been a long one, but it looks like it's almost over as Sarfaraz Khan gears up for his Test debut.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

BCCI Contracts: Jadeja, Axar promoted; Rahul demoted

BCCI Contracts: Jadeja, Axar promoted; Rahul demoted

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was rewarded with the elite grade A plus retainership.

Who would YOU cast for the desi Everyone Loves Raymond?

Who would YOU cast for the desi Everyone Loves Raymond?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Star Plus is casting the desi version. Send in your choices!

'The CGI Was Very Challenging Because Nothing Like That Has Been Done Here'

'The CGI Was Very Challenging Because Nothing Like That Has Been Done Here'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'Not many films have a reference to a creature who talks, emotes, acts in a film. And Munjya is doing all of it.

Bigg Boss OTT: Meet Nia Sharma

Bigg Boss OTT: Meet Nia Sharma

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

She's sassy, she's fierce and she will definitely spice things up inside the BB house.

Can Royals negate Narine threat in top of the table clash?

Can Royals negate Narine threat in top of the table clash?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Rajasthan Royals' star-studded batting will face the serious challenge of decoding Sunil Narine's mystery at Eden Gardens when they take on two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in a top-of-the-table IPL clash in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Why RCB Must Buy Starc, Mujeeb

Why RCB Must Buy Starc, Mujeeb

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If you look at their squad, with Cameron Green coming in, they have their biggest headache sorted. The middle muddle is sorted. They will have to sort out their bowling.'

Afghanistan's star batter Gurbaz set to join Gujarat Titans

Afghanistan's star batter Gurbaz set to join Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Gujarat Titans are set to replace England's Jason Roy with Rahmamullah Gurbaz, the hard hitting Afghan opener, for the upcoming Indian Premier League.

How 'Colors' jumped into the top league

How 'Colors' jumped into the top league

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

As the CEO of Colors, the Hindi general entertainment television channel from the Network18 group, the 35-year old Rajesh Kamat, is in an enviable position.

Channels turn to Gods to grab viewers

Channels turn to Gods to grab viewers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

With viewers rallying behind mythological stories like Ramayana and Mahabharata, broadcasters like Star Plus, NDTV Imagine and Zee TV, among others, are hoping to generate at least Rs 150-200 crore (Rs 1.5 billion to 2 billion) from advertisers in the next one year, accounting for about 10-12 per cent of the total advertising revenue generated between the top six general entertainment channels. Till recently, soaps, dramas and thrillers were attracting advertisers and viewers

Kohli returns as India target T20 series win vs Afghanistan

Kohli returns as India target T20 series win vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Will the young gun survive Virat Kohli's comeback?

Bollywood's unemployed stars

Bollywood's unemployed stars

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Joginder Tuteja lists the actors, who are yet to announce their next ventures.

Resurgent MI eyeing revenge over high-flying Royals

Resurgent MI eyeing revenge over high-flying Royals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

A resurgent Mumbai Indians will need to address their bowling woes as they look to exact revenge on table-toppers Rajasthan Royals in their reverse fixture of the Indian Premier League in Jaipur on Monday.

'Selectors have gone for seniors - a move that hasn't worked for India'

'Selectors have gone for seniors - a move that hasn't worked for India'

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar says he would have picked a much younger Indian squad for the T20 World Cup since loading the side with seniors has not worked in the past.

Zee, SET to hike ad rates

Zee, SET to hike ad rates

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

KBC: The equivalent of Sholay 2?

KBC: The equivalent of Sholay 2?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

'Nothing new, it's just a shame': A B de Villiers

'Nothing new, it's just a shame': A B de Villiers

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The cause of outrage is the presence of just one black player in the South Africa squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Star Performer: Shikhar Dhawan

Star Performer: Shikhar Dhawan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Shikhar Dhawan is a big match player and he proved it yet again

Sponsors line up for mega TV shows, IPL

Sponsors line up for mega TV shows, IPL

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

With less than a month to go for the two mega television shows - Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hai of Star Plus and the BCCI-promoted Indian Premier League on Sony - companies have lined up in right earnest for sponsorship deals with the broadcasters. Star Plus has signed on a string of advertisers for the Shah Rukh Khan-anchored show. These include confectionery brand Halls, Pidilite Industries, Havells India, L'Oreal India, Tata Sky, Parle Products etc

Abhishek, Fraser-McGurk In My Dream IPL XI

Abhishek, Fraser-McGurk In My Dream IPL XI

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Abhishek stole the show with his belligerent knocks for runners up SRH, while Fraser-McGurk emerged a surprise batting hero for DC and Rana was one of KKR's best bowlers.

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A new entrant, whether a popular actor or not, has not been able to sweep the polls, as their fans had hoped for. Given a proven pattern, it should hold true for Vijay as well. Or, something drastically has to happen between now and 2026, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kangana gets Y-plus category security from Centre, thanks Shah

Kangana gets Y-plus category security from Centre, thanks Shah

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Ranaut, who had said she feared Mumbai Police after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and likened the Maharashtra capital to Pakistan occupied Kashmir, thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and declared that no one could crush a patriot.

Shreyas, Kishan excluded from BCCI central contracts

Shreyas, Kishan excluded from BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma including mainstays Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have placed in the highest category of BCCI central contracts.

MRTPC to probe alleged bungling in KBC

MRTPC to probe alleged bungling in KBC

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

The Delhi high court directed the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practises Commission on Friday to investigate accusation of financial bungling by the Star Plus channel in its KBC show.

Jaiswal has got very good chance of breaking my records: Brian Lara

Jaiswal has got very good chance of breaking my records: Brian Lara

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Test career is just nine games old but the great Brian Lara feels if there is anyone who can get close to his lofty feats, including the record 400 not out, it is the 22-year-old southpaw from India.

TV serial launched in saas-bahu temple!

TV serial launched in saas-bahu temple!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The 1,000-year-old Sahastrabahu temple is dedicated to mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, and the relationship they share.

IMAGES: Sexy PLUS-SIZE women we admire!

IMAGES: Sexy PLUS-SIZE women we admire!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Here's a list of some plus-size female celebrities who've made it big despite being criticised for their weight. Do you think they're hot or not?

High Fashion On The Golden Globes Red Carpet

High Fashion On The Golden Globes Red Carpet

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The 81st Annual Golden Globes awards show saw Hollywood's swish set make a dazzling show on the red carpet.