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Select Team: Should India include Kuldeep?

Select Team: Should India include Kuldeep?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

It will be interesting to see if India turn to Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test in Chennai, starting on Saturday, or continue with their strange tactics of freezing him out.

Tennis round-up: Halep outlasts Svitolina, faces Mertens in Doha final

Tennis round-up: Halep outlasts Svitolina, faces Mertens in Doha final

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Top seed Simona Halep came back from 4-1 down in the deciding set to beat Elina Svitolina 6-3 3-6 6-4 in the Qatar Open semi-final on Friday, marking her first victory over the Ukrainian in nearly two years.

It's possible! Increase your sexual satisfaction with exercise

It's possible! Increase your sexual satisfaction with exercise

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

It's true! Your orgasm depends on multiple muscle activities.

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Memorable moments from Shane Warne's glittering career.

How Taapsee transformed into Rashmi Rocket

How Taapsee transformed into Rashmi Rocket

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'In spite of her 12-hour shoot, Taapsee used to train every day, completing all her workouts without complaining.'

Japan's crowdless sport: A prelude to a coronavirus-hit Games?

Japan's crowdless sport: A prelude to a coronavirus-hit Games?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Tokyo marathon which last year saw close to 38,000 amateur participants, was scaled back to just a few hundred professional athletes, with the public strongly discouraged from lining the route. In past years the event attracted more than 1 million roadside spectators.

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Excess calories at dinner will get converted to fat and will result in weight gain,' warns Komal Jethmalani.

'Jewellery worth Rs 24-25 crores was transferred'

'Jewellery worth Rs 24-25 crores was transferred'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Indrani was spiritedly telegraphing details of the jewellery from the back of the court...

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

Mithali powers India to consolation win over Australia

Mithali powers India to consolation win over Australia

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Skipper Mithali Raj led from the front with an 89-run knock to save the Indian women's cricket team from a whitewash by guiding it to a comfortable five-wicket in the third and final ODI against Australia in Hobart on Sunday. The Indians, having already surrendered the series by losing the first two matches, managed to end the tour on a positive note with a consolation victory. Electing to bat after winning the toss, the Australian team lost a couple of early wickets before half-centuries by Elyse Perry (50) and Alex Blackwell (60) helped the team post 231/7 in their 50 overs. Blackwell's 60 from 64 balls was noteworthy given that Australia's strong batting line-up struggled to score freely in the face of a disciplined bowling display from India.

Is BJP getting isolated over NRC?

Is BJP getting isolated over NRC?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Many political experts believe that the extent of protests has put the government on the defensive and highlighted its unpreparedness.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

'World won't ever see anything like this again'

'World won't ever see anything like this again'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'The Marvel Cinematic Universe is 9 franchises that have been combined together.' 'It's like running a relay race, only we are handing over characters instead of batons to each other.'

'Winning a Test series has a huge impact on the mindset of players'

'Winning a Test series has a huge impact on the mindset of players'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Virat Kohli has hoped that India's 3-0 win over South Africa in the just-concluded Test series will have a positive impact on the young team.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

14 strength exercises you can do at home

14 strength exercises you can do at home

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

These workouts will help you build strength and stamina without going to the gym.

'The Gabba wicket was two-paced and our batsmen didn't play well'

'The Gabba wicket was two-paced and our batsmen didn't play well'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

His decision to bat first backfired as India were dismissed for a paltry 153 against England and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni put the blame on his batsmen for their nine-wicket loss in their second ODI of the tri-series in Brisbane.

Krish Srikkanth: India still have areas for improvement

Krish Srikkanth: India still have areas for improvement

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are India's main run-getters at the moment but they need some support from the rest of the batsmen, says former India batsman Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

Summer fashion: What's HOT, What's NOT

Summer fashion: What's HOT, What's NOT

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

No matter how in shape you may be, clothes that don't fit properly will not make you look good.

Simple exercises to strengthen your butt

Simple exercises to strengthen your butt

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

A stronger rear prevents you from lower back ache and improves your posture and balance.

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'My Nani passed away in January 2016 and the house belonged to her and my Nana.' 'After they passed away, the family decided to sell the house.' 'My mother's immediate response was that we have to make a film in this house before it was sold.'

Laxman's 281 in Eden Test saved my career: Ganguly

Laxman's 281 in Eden Test saved my career: Ganguly

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Shaken by the match-fixing scandal, Indian cricket was going through a turbulent time at the start of the 21st century when Sourav Ganguly took charge of the team.

J&K Meeting: The High Political Cost

J&K Meeting: The High Political Cost

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The high table might have yielded relief at personal levels, but its political implications look forbidding at this point in time, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

10 tips to be an AWESOME co-worker

10 tips to be an AWESOME co-worker

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

One of the most important aspects of a shared space is maintaining a quiet and peaceful environment, says Prashant Garg.

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw back in form as Mumbai thrash Goa

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw back in form as Mumbai thrash Goa

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

In the other matches, Manipur trounced Nagaland by 10 wickets in the battle of newcomers while Jammu and Kashmir defeated Andhra Pradesh by five wickets.

Who will gain upper hand? Delhi or KKR?

Who will gain upper hand? Delhi or KKR?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Sitting atop the points table, Kolkata Knight Riders would look to consolidate their position when they clash with an equally confident Delhi Daredevils in what promises to be a thrilling IPL encounter, in New Delhi, on Monday.

India could ring in changes in must-win 2nd T20I

India could ring in changes in must-win 2nd T20I

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The lack of fight in the run chase was a big disappointment, as mentioned by captain Rohit Sharma in Wellington. Despite having eight batsmen in the eleven, India lost by 80 runs.

Captain Kohli and Team India going into 1st Test with attacking mindset

Captain Kohli and Team India going into 1st Test with attacking mindset

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

'I am always in favour of playing five bowlers, because if we play more batsmen, you can score 700 runs in a Test but that doesn't help in any way' 'We want to start the series with that same mindset, that our bowling should be strong enough to take 20 wickets' 'We have committed some mistakes we cannot afford in Test cricket if you want to be a champion side'

Lexus NX300h does not offer bang for the buck

Lexus NX300h does not offer bang for the buck

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Just when the Indian luxury car market has started to see a big boom, Lexus has launched its fourth offering, the NX300h, where NX stands for Nimble Crossover (X). Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com takes the crossover for a brief spin to find out what it has to offer.

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

Strauss backs captain Cook to come good

Strauss backs captain Cook to come good

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Former England skipper Andrew Strauss says sacking Alastair Cook as captain before the 2015 World Cup is not the answer to the English cricket team's one-day woes.

Centurion ODI: Philander, De Villiers ensure SA a consolation win

Centurion ODI: Philander, De Villiers ensure SA a consolation win

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Swing bowler Vernon Philander sent a strong message to the South African one-day international selectors about his prowess in the 50-over game with a superb performance as the Proteas defeated Pakistan by four wickets in the final match of the series in Centurion on Saturday.

More power to Sonali Bendre

More power to Sonali Bendre

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Sonali's unrelenting spirit, Jai's unacceptable loss, Ijaazat's timeless melancholy, Neetu Singh's zing and not enough Sacred Games dominates Sukanya Verma's Super-Filmi Week.

World Cup, New Zealand v South Africa: How the teams stack up

World Cup, New Zealand v South Africa: How the teams stack up

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Factbox on the cricket World Cup semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa at Eden Park, Auckland.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Review: Raman Raghav 2.0: A difficult watch

Review: Raman Raghav 2.0: A difficult watch

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Anurag Kashyap has a lot of talent, says Aseem Chhabra. He just needs to stop making films that are very similar.

French Open PIX: Federer, Nadal waltz into last 8

French Open PIX: Federer, Nadal waltz into last 8

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

A summary of Sunday's matches at the French Open.

Ashes: Aussies must come up with different game-plan to put pressure on hosts

Ashes: Aussies must come up with different game-plan to put pressure on hosts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

England still blinking after perfect Ashes start.

Mufti lauds Modi's initiative 'to reach out to his Pakistan

Mufti lauds Modi's initiative 'to reach out to his Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Saturday appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative 'to reach out to Sharif.

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Paatal Lok is definitely a must watch show. The credit for its success goes to the writers who enthralled us with their unique characters, but also to the wonderful band of actors who grabbed the opportunity to showcase their frightening raw talent, notes Aseem Chhabra.