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'I expect India to win at Lord's and go 2-1 up'

'I expect India to win at Lord's and go 2-1 up'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

It was crucial for Shubman Gill to score truckload of runs to call the shots as skipper, former India batter Dilip Vengsarkar said in Mumbai on Wednesday.

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'The Indian Army won't induct anyone who has killed Indian soldiers.' 'That's why the army respects these reformed men so much -- they're on the frontline now, protecting India.'

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. Why then do they bully and belittle the English-speaking? asks Shyam G Menon.

IPL's Purple Cap winner 'switched on' for England challenge

IPL's Purple Cap winner 'switched on' for England challenge

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

India pacer Prasidh Krishna says he has learned to "switch on" as per the team's requirements and is now looking to carry his rich IPL form on to the tour of England.

Satwik-Chirag enter quarters; Sindhu crashes out

Satwik-Chirag enter quarters; Sindhu crashes out

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu faltered in the deciding game to lose to World No. 8 Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand in the women's singles second round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament in Jakarta on Thursday.

Rayudu slams Rishabh Pant's 'stubborn' mindset

Rayudu slams Rishabh Pant's 'stubborn' mindset

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Rishabh Pant is struggling with the bat in IPL 2025 because of being 'stubborn' by not changing his batting order or approach despite the lack of runs, said former India player Ambati Rayudu.

Will Bumrah play? Gill drops hint ahead of 2nd Test

Will Bumrah play? Gill drops hint ahead of 2nd Test

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

20 wickets and batting depth: Gill eyes ideal combination on potentially high-scoring English tracks

Shanaya Gets Ready For Love...

Shanaya Gets Ready For Love...

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'In Shanaya's first film, she has taken such a big risk...'

Nepal Cricket Scales New Heights With T20 League

Nepal Cricket Scales New Heights With T20 League

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Nepal takes game to new heights with T20 league

5 Key Lessons From Microsoft Layoffs

5 Key Lessons From Microsoft Layoffs

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Professionals will be required to either learn new tech skills that focus on AI, cloud computing, or risk becoming obsolete, says Arun Prakash M.

'Ekta Decided To Cast Smriti As Tulsi'

'Ekta Decided To Cast Smriti As Tulsi'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'Star didn't think Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was good enough to come immediately after KBC.' 'Except for Ekta, no one imagined it would become such a hit.'

'Too early to judge Gill's Test captaincy credentials'

'Too early to judge Gill's Test captaincy credentials'

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Shubman Gill is a 'thinking cricketer' but it is difficult to predict whether he would be able to replicate his T20 captaincy success in the Test format, said Gujarat Titans assistant coach Ashish Kapoor.

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.'

The Teen Who Built A Tax Education Game

The Teen Who Built A Tax Education Game

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Manas Sood, a Class 12 student from the Delhi Public School, has distributed 2,650 boxes of Tax City Education and empowered over 12,000 students from 52 schools across India. His aim? To help young Indians understand taxes and become financially literate.

'Having an incredible human being like Dravid is a privilege'

'Having an incredible human being like Dravid is a privilege'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Rising India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has lauded former India head coach Rahul Dravid, calling him a "privilege" to have in this era.

Dhoni has advice for IPL's promising youngsters

Dhoni has advice for IPL's promising youngsters

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Asked about the match, Dhoni said his side lost one or two extra wickets at the start.

Why Gen Z Is Investing In US Stocks

Why Gen Z Is Investing In US Stocks

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

They don't just want better returns -- they're looking for global opportunities, more variety and smarter ways to grow their money, says Soubho Moulik, CEO, Appreciate.

Why Prabhsimran is confident of Punjab making playoffs

Why Prabhsimran is confident of Punjab making playoffs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings playing different cricket this season: Prabhsimran Singh

Shastri snubs Bumrah, backs Gill and Pant for top job

Shastri snubs Bumrah, backs Gill and Pant for top job

Rediff.com16 May 2025

In a candid conversation on The ICC Review with Sanjana Ganesan, Shastri named two young stars he believes are ready to be groomed for the role - Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant.

Collins ends Swiatek's title defence in Rome

Collins ends Swiatek's title defence in Rome

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Collins fired 32 winners and converted six of eight break points while Swiatek, who had won the tournament three times in the last four years, made 22 unforced errors.

'It Really Breaks Your Heart'

'It Really Breaks Your Heart'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

'These characters have huge spirits and they are fighting something that is much bigger than them.' 'The attempt was to portray how they navigate their lives, to retain that spirit and not let it die.'

'Don't think Shreyas needs any encouragement'

'Don't think Shreyas needs any encouragement'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane backed Shreyas Iyer to deliver a punchy performance for the team in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Tamil Nadu.

Still looks saare jahan se accha: Shuks at ISS farewell

Still looks saare jahan se accha: Shuks at ISS farewell

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla concludes his 18-day stay at the International Space Station, praising India's ambition, confidence, and pride as seen from space. He echoes Rakesh Sharma's iconic words and expresses gratitude to all involved in the Axiom-4 mission.

CDS reveals how India thwarted Pak drone attack

CDS reveals how India thwarted Pak drone attack

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasizes the importance of self-reliance in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) for India, citing recent global conflicts and Operation Sindoor as examples of their strategic importance.

Want to switch off.. Pant reflects on poor season

"Want to switch off.." Pant reflects on poor season

Rediff.com28 May 2025

His IPL campaign over, India's swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Tuesday said he would want to "switch off" for a few days before leaving for the Test tour of England in a "good frame of mind."

'Abhishek Has Gone Through A Lot'

'Abhishek Has Gone Through A Lot'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'It's a tremendous accomplishment to have a father like Amitabh Bachchan and still be so sorted, to not taste the kind of success that he should have and yet be so balanced.'

Gauff eyes Wimbledon glory as Sabalenka seeks revenge

Gauff eyes Wimbledon glory as Sabalenka seeks revenge

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff resume their simmering rivalry on the pristine lawns of London.

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'

10 Tips To Get A Job Before You Graduate

10 Tips To Get A Job Before You Graduate

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Pradeep Pramanik, career coach, placement consultant and director of Fast Track Career Consultants, shares useful tips to land your dream job while you're still in college.

Busted Pakistani propaganda among OIC nations: Shrikant Shinde

Busted Pakistani propaganda among OIC nations: Shrikant Shinde

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

India succeeded in busting the Pakistani narrative on Operation Sindoor, particularly among the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) member nations, where Islamabad sought succour after carrying out terror activities across the border, Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde said.

'Only You Can Be Your Light'

'Only You Can Be Your Light'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'Listen to the voice in your head and keep your inner sanctum safe.'

Ganguly backs Pant's captaincy: 'He'll learn with time'

Ganguly backs Pant's captaincy: 'He'll learn with time'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Sourav Ganguly feels Rishabh Pant is an instinctive captain and his leadership skills will refine with time and experience.

When Sakkeer Hussain Played The Chenda At A Temple

When Sakkeer Hussain Played The Chenda At A Temple

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'The entire town, Hindus, Muslims and Christians, my schoolteachers and the ustads from the madrasa were present to witness my arangettam.'

Shastri wants 'hard talk' after loss, Bhajji backs Kuldeep

Shastri wants 'hard talk' after loss, Bhajji backs Kuldeep

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

As questions swirled around dropped catches, poor captaincy calls, and a one-dimensional bowling attack, former players didn't hold back.

Jaiswal learning from Buttler

Jaiswal learning from Buttler

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Jaiswal was adjudged man of the match for his 31-ball 60.

'Kohli's absence a bigger blow than Rohit's'

'Kohli's absence a bigger blow than Rohit's'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

India will miss Virat Kohli more than Rohit Sharma in the marquee Test series against England and the duo's recent retirement from the format will "hurt" the transitioning team's chances in the rubber starting on Friday, reckons the legendary Geoffrey Boycott.

New Moves, New Mindset: Is This Sabalenka's Year to Conquer Paris?

New Moves, New Mindset: Is This Sabalenka's Year to Conquer Paris?

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Versatility is essential and it has come to the fore for Sabalenka in recent tournaments, where she has used not just her brutal strength to put opponents on the back foot but also applied a touch of finesse to leave them wrong-footed.

'I'm loving it': Hamilton raves about his Ferrari

'I'm loving it': Hamilton raves about his Ferrari

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Lewis Hamilton said he was 'really enjoying' driving his Ferrari after ending the second morning of Formula One's pre-season testing in Bahrain

How archery, gymnastics shaped passionate flyer Phillips's success

How archery, gymnastics shaped passionate flyer Phillips's success

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Phillips' remarkable reach and agility on the field can be attributed to genes and his stint as a gymnast in his younger days.

'After Marathi, Hindi Will Destroy Gujarati'

'After Marathi, Hindi Will Destroy Gujarati'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'I don't know whether the top Gujarati leaders of Indian politics (Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah) in Delhi realise that the narrative of HindiHinduHindustan will eventually destroy their own language too.'