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All eyes on K L Rahul in second game vs England Lions

All eyes on K L Rahul in second game vs England Lions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

K L Rahul would look to make the most of his first red-ball outing in months ahead of the upcoming Test series against England.

Modi 3.0: Smriti Irani, Anurag Thakur out; allies in

Modi 3.0: Smriti Irani, Anurag Thakur out; allies in

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

There is also speculation within the BJP that its national president J P Nadda, whose extended tenure will end by this month and who was among the leaders meeting Modi, may also be brought back in the government.

What does colour...?: Shankaracharya on 'saffron terror' term

What does colour...?: Shankaracharya on 'saffron terror' term

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party leaders said the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case was a "slap on the face" of people who coined the term "saffron terror".

IPL PIX: Stoinis, Thakur steer LSG to easy win over GT

IPL PIX: Stoinis, Thakur steer LSG to easy win over GT

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans in Lucknow on Sunday.

Injury-hit India face must-win battle at Old Trafford

Injury-hit India face must-win battle at Old Trafford

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

An injury-plagued India could be forced to depart from their preferred template when they takes on a reinvigorated England in the fourth Test starting in Manchester on Wednesday.

The Train Action That Inspired Bhagat Singh

The Train Action That Inspired Bhagat Singh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

One hundred years ago, a group of 10 revolutionaries carried out an operation that shook the British Empire. Utkarsh Mishra revisits the 'Kakori Conspiracy Case', a turning point in the armed struggle for independence.

Kohli 'Chillin' With Rahane, Thakur

Kohli 'Chillin' With Rahane, Thakur

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Virat Kohli clicked a selfie with team-mates Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur.

Thakur suggests Oval pitch under prepared

Thakur suggests Oval pitch under prepared

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Thakur asserted that India remain very much in the game despite trailing Australia by 296 runs.

Mandi cloudburst: Infant survives as family washed away

Mandi cloudburst: Infant survives as family washed away

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Ten-month-old Neetika is the lone survivor of her family after a cloudburst in Mandi district. Her father died, and her mother and grandmother are missing. Neighbors are caring for the infant, and authorities are offering assistance.

Harshit Rana added as Test cover for England series

Harshit Rana added as Test cover for England series

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Harshit Rana has been included in the India Test squad as a cover and travelled with the rest of the team via train to reach Leeds

Rakul-Jackky Step Out To Watch Maa

Rakul-Jackky Step Out To Watch Maa

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

A special screening of Kajol-starrer Maa was organised in Mumbai, and film folk lined-up to watch the horror movie.

PIX: Jaiswal, Sudharsan Shine On Intriguing Day 1

PIX: Jaiswal, Sudharsan Shine On Intriguing Day 1

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Sai Sudharsan made the opportunity count in his comeback game with a fifty while Rishabh Pant suffered another injury as India played the old-fashioned way to reach 264 for four at stumps on Day 1 of the fourth Test in Manchester on Wednesday.

Sidelined with broken foot but Pant in high spirits!

Sidelined with broken foot but Pant in high spirits!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Broken foot, unbroken in spirit: Pant gives update

PIX: 'Salute! Rishabh Pant, you fighter'

PIX: 'Salute! Rishabh Pant, you fighter'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

"Just Rishabh being Rishabh": Pant's grit wins hearts as he returns to bat in Manchester Test

'Sholay Is Not Perfect'

'Sholay Is Not Perfect'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'It's there in everyone's heart. That's the beauty of masterpieces.'

'I was surrounded by bodies': J-K cloudburst survivor recalls horror

'I was surrounded by bodies': J-K cloudburst survivor recalls horror

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Nine-year-old Devanshi was among the hundreds of pilgrims who had gathered in Chositi for the last leg of the yatra to Machail Mata temple when tragedy struck on Thursday. Buried under mud and debris when a Maggi-point shop was hit by flash floods, she emerged hours later, rescued by her uncle and other villagers.

Road to Paris: Play safe, play clean and play fair: Anurag Thakur

Road to Paris: Play safe, play clean and play fair: Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

In a bid to ensure that athletes steer clear of contaminated supplements, which are also often cited as reason for failed dope tests by offenders caught in the anti-doping net, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday inaugurated a Centre of Excellence in Gandhinagar that would evaluate such add-ons.

Kamboj shines but 2nd unofficial Test ends in draw

Kamboj shines but 2nd unofficial Test ends in draw

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Earlier, Tanush Kotian (90 not out) and Anshul Kamboj (51 not out) brought up their respective half-centuries to take India A to 417 for 7 at tea on the fourth day of their second unofficial Test in Northampton on Monday.

How Charani, Goud Made Instant Impact At Highest Level

How Charani, Goud Made Instant Impact At Highest Level

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Young Indian bowlers Charani and Goud have transitioned into international cricket seamlessly: Rana

MPs submit notices to seek removal of Justice Verma

MPs submit notices to seek removal of Justice Verma

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Stepping up the heat on Justice Yashwant Varma, parliamentarians on Monday submitted notices to the presiding officers of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha for the removal of the Allahabad high court judge from whose residence in New Delhi burnt wads of currency notes were found.

India will host Olympics in future, says Thakur

India will host Olympics in future, says Thakur

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

India will organise the Olympics in future, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said.

Why Sholay's Basanti Is Every Woman's Hero

Why Sholay's Basanti Is Every Woman's Hero

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Sholay's Basanti is the face of women's empowerment and gender equality. That's why, half a century after the movie first released, we're still talking about her.

SC stalls UP govt's Banke Bihari temple corridor plan

SC stalls UP govt's Banke Bihari temple corridor plan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has put on hold the Uttar Pradesh government's plan to develop the Shri Banke Bihari Temple Corridor in Vrindavan, citing a lack of consultation with key stakeholders. The court questioned the state's approach and the urgency of enacting an ordinance to take over the temple's management.

'Shibu Soren Was A Godly Figure For Tribals'

'Shibu Soren Was A Godly Figure For Tribals'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'He was not highly educated. He was Class 10 passed but his intelligence was high. He could impress any group of people.'

What Was Malegaon Blast Case About?

What Was Malegaon Blast Case About?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

For the first time a serving army officer was accused of terrorism.

3 soldiers dead, 6 missing as landslide hits military camp in Sikkim

3 soldiers dead, 6 missing as landslide hits military camp in Sikkim

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The landslide, which occurred at 7 pm on Sunday near Lachen town in Mangan district, was triggered by heavy rainfall in the area.

Ex-CJI skips ex-RAW chief's book launch amid Abdullah row

Ex-CJI skips ex-RAW chief's book launch amid Abdullah row

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Former Chief Justice of India T S Thakur has decided to skip the book release function of former R&AW chief A S Dulat's book, "The Chief Minister and The Spy", citing the political storm over certain parts of the book concerning National Conference president Farooq Abdullah. Thakur stated that the controversy and its political overtones would be an embarrassment for him, given his long association with the Abdullah family and his desire to remain apolitical. He also noted that Farooq Abdullah has publicly "disowned, if not denounced" the statements attributed to him in the book. The book release function was scheduled for Friday, April 18, 2020.

BJP LS list: Shivraj, Scindia included; Pragya Thakur left out

BJP LS list: Shivraj, Scindia included; Pragya Thakur left out

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party's first list of 24 candidates for Lok Sabha from Madhya Pradesh featured former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, while Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur was replaced by another candidate.

Anushka, Manushi, Raai Laxmi Are As Hot As Summer

Anushka, Manushi, Raai Laxmi Are As Hot As Summer

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Bollywood celebs show you how to look great this summer.

'ECI Has No Right To Ask Anyone To Apologise'

'ECI Has No Right To Ask Anyone To Apologise'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'The EC should not have let the initiative go into the hands of the political leadership. By allowing this to happen, they have opened a Pandora's box.'

Exports fall 2.17% in May; trade deficit narrows

Exports fall 2.17% in May; trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

After registering a positive growth for two months, India's exports slipped into negative territory again, contracting 2.17 per cent year-on-year to $38.73 billion in May due to a fall in global petroleum prices, while trade deficit narrowed at $21.88 billion during the month.

Top Performer: Thakur, Knight in Shining Armour

Top Performer: Thakur, Knight in Shining Armour

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Shardul Thakur played the innings of his life to power his new team Kolkata Knight Riders to a thumping 81-run victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL match on Thursday.

Pahalgam, Op Sindoor to dominate Parl this week; will Tharoor speak?

Pahalgam, Op Sindoor to dominate Parl this week; will Tharoor speak?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

A big question mark is on whether Shashi Tharoor, who had led the delegation to the US among other countries, will be picked as speaker by the Congress, as the seasoned Lok Sabha member's enthusiastic endorsement of the government's action following the terror attack has soured his ties with his party.

'Bumrah holds key to India's fortunes in England'

'Bumrah holds key to India's fortunes in England'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

"He is going to be our strike bowler": Sachin Tendulkar on Jasprit Bumrah ahead of Leeds Test against England

Is Shardul Thakur ignored in KKR squad?

Is Shardul Thakur ignored in KKR squad?

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Shardul Thakur allayed concerns over his fitness, saying he has been under bowled in the IPL

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award for best actor for Jawan, sharing the honour with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji was named best actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. 12th Fail was adjudged best feature film.

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Siraj, Krishna, Akash Shine as India's Pace Future Takes Shape

Ranji Trophy: Thakur puts Mumbai in control; Avesh shines for MP

Ranji Trophy: Thakur puts Mumbai in control; Avesh shines for MP

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Tushar Deshpande and Shardul Thakur starred with the ball to put Mumbai on top following a meek display from Tamil Nadu on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final.

Malegaon trial ends 17 yrs after blast, verdict on May 8

Malegaon trial ends 17 yrs after blast, verdict on May 8

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

A special court in India has reserved its verdict in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, which killed six people and injured over 100. The trial began nearly 17 years after the bombing in the town of Malegaon, located in Maharashtra. The prosecution concluded its final arguments on Saturday, marking the end of the hearings. Seven individuals, including Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit and BJP leader Pragya Thakur, are facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The verdict is expected to be delivered on May 8th.

SEE: Bowlers' day out with the bat in Team India nets

SEE: Bowlers' day out with the bat in Team India nets

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna all sweating it out in the nets -- not with the ball, but with the bat.