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Prasidh Dazzles, Rashid Roars Back

Prasidh Dazzles, Rashid Roars Back

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Prasidh Krishna has emerged as a key weapon for Gujarat Titans -- especially in the middle overs, where his extra pace and bounce have rattled batters.

Pak Army stands by Hindus: Karachi Hanuman temple priest

Pak Army stands by Hindus: Karachi Hanuman temple priest

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The chief priest of the biggest Hanuman temple in Pakistan, Sant Ram Nath Mishra, has said that the Pakistani Army has always supported Hindus in their struggle against extremist groups in the country. Mishra, who is currently on a visit to Hindu religious sites across India, recounted the struggle of the Panch Mukhi Hanuman Mandir in Karachi, which was encroached upon over the decades but was restored following a landmark Supreme Court ruling in 2018. He said that the Pakistani Army and government swiftly implemented the Supreme Court's decision to return the temple land, despite opposition from hardline groups. Mishra also highlighted the need for easing visa restrictions between India and Pakistan, allowing Hindus on both sides to visit religious sites in each other's countries.

IPL PIX: Shreyas, Chahal end CSK's playoff dreams

IPL PIX: Shreyas, Chahal end CSK's playoff dreams

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Skipper Shreyas made an excellent fifty to support Yuzvendra Chahal's hat-trick as Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by four wickets in their IPL match here on Wednesday.

India opens biggest oil, gas block bid round; 25 blocks on offer

India opens biggest oil, gas block bid round; 25 blocks on offer

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

India on Tuesday opened its largest oil and gas bid round, offering 25 blocks covering 1.91 lakh square kilometers mostly in offshore area, as the government looks to boost domestic production to cut imports and help energy security. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched the 10th bid round under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) at the India Energy Week (IEW) in Mumbai.

League Cup: Newcastle stun Liverpool, end 70-year trophy drought

League Cup: Newcastle stun Liverpool, end 70-year trophy drought

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Local hero Burn gave Newcastle a deserved lead in the 45th minute when the defender thumped in a header from a corner.

RCB to open WPL 2025! Finals set for Mumbai

RCB to open WPL 2025! Finals set for Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The third edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will be played across four cities - Baroda, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Lucknow - from February 14 to March 15, 2025.

IPL PIX: Rampaging RCB rout champions KKR in opener

IPL PIX: Rampaging RCB rout champions KKR in opener

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Magnificent fifties by openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt guided RCB to a comfortable seven-wicket win over defending champions KKR.

Punjab FC's Singamayum in makes ISL history

Punjab FC's Singamayum in makes ISL history

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Becomes ISL's youngest goal scorer as Punjab FC defeat Hyderabad FC 3-1

IPL PIX: Dominant Gujarat Titans hand SRH a thrashing!

IPL PIX: Dominant Gujarat Titans hand SRH a thrashing!

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Gujarat Titans roared back to winning ways with a 38-run mauling of Sunrisers Hyderabad.

IPL PIX: Records Tumble as GT's Classy Trio Run Riot!

IPL PIX: Records Tumble as GT's Classy Trio Run Riot!

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Gujarat Titans scored a resounding 38-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Ahmedabad on Friday, to move a step closer to the Indian Premier League play-offs.

Rohit's Form Dips, SRH's Batters Flop!

Rohit's Form Dips, SRH's Batters Flop!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

As IPL 2025 enters a crucial phase, both Rohit Sharma and SRH's misfiring stars are running out of time and excuses.

How GM Chitambaram scripted history in Prague

How GM Chitambaram scripted history in Prague

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The years of sacrifice and hard work is finally paying dividends. The iconic Vellamal School, which is the alma mater of World champion Gukesh, now has another international player of repute to boast about. After all, Aravindh is Gukesh's senior.

IPL PIX: Punjab thump LSG to climb to 2nd spot

IPL PIX: Punjab thump LSG to climb to 2nd spot

Rediff.com4 May 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in Dharamsala, on Sunday.

Ian Healy slams Cooper Connolly's poor shot-selection

Ian Healy slams Cooper Connolly's poor shot-selection

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Former Australia wicket-keeping great Ian Healy has questioned the tactical acumen of Cooper Connolly, saying he was "angry" with the way the opener handled India's pace spearhead Mohammed Shami in the Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.

The Kannada Film That Trumps Adolescence

The Kannada Film That Trumps Adolescence

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The unspoken subject of Mithya is violence, and the big zinger here is our recognition that the movie is showing us the makings of a juvenile delinquent -- perhaps the finest since Truffaut unleashed his Antoine Doinel, applauds Sreehari Nair.

Did Babar Azam's ego cost Pakistan?

Did Babar Azam's ego cost Pakistan?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Former Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has launched a scathing attack on former captain Babar Azam, accusing him of failing to build a strong bench during his tenure.

PIX: Maguire heads Manchester United into FA Cup fifth round

PIX: Maguire heads Manchester United into FA Cup fifth round

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Manchester United clawed back from a goal down to beat Leicester City in a 2-1 fourth-round FA Cup victory on Friday at Old Trafford, thanks to a last-gasp controversial header from veteran defender Harry Maguire plus a strike from Joshua Zirkzee.

PIX: Inter extend Serie A lead; Napoli down Milan

PIX: Inter extend Serie A lead; Napoli down Milan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Defending champions Inter Milan secured a 2-1 home win against Udinese in Serie A on Sunday with first-half goals from Marko Arnautovic and Davide Frattesi.

SC says Bihar babus suspended for bridge collapse brought back

SC says Bihar babus suspended for bridge collapse brought back

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has transferred a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the safety and longevity of bridges in Bihar to the Patna High Court. The court expressed concern over the state government's handling of bridge collapses, noting that officials were suspended after incidents but reinstated after the public outcry subsided. The court also criticized the state's voluminous response to the PIL, which lacked explanations for the collapses. The Patna High Court will now monitor the state's efforts to ensure structural and safety audits of bridges in Bihar.

After temple, 150-yr-old stepwell unearthed in Sambhal

After temple, 150-yr-old stepwell unearthed in Sambhal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

A stepwell, approximately 125 to 150 years old and covering an area of 400 square metres, was unearthed during excavation in the Laxman Ganj area of Chandausi in Sambhal, an official said.

KKR Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

KKR Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, and Sunil Narine emerged as rare bright spots-combining discipline, guile, and experience

IPL PIX: Rohit, Boult dazzle as MI bury hapless SRH

IPL PIX: Rohit, Boult dazzle as MI bury hapless SRH

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Rohit Sharma fires again as Mumbai Indians pulverise hapless Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets.

IPL PIX: Jaiswal, Archer power Royals to 50-run win over PBKS

IPL PIX: Jaiswal, Archer power Royals to 50-run win over PBKS

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur on Saturday

RCB deny MI direct entry into WPL final; DC through

RCB deny MI direct entry into WPL final; DC through

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Batting first, RCB rode on skipper Smriti Mandhana's 37-ball 53 and useful contributions from Ellyse Perry (49 off 38 balls), Richa Ghosh (36 off 22) and Georgia Wareham (31 off 10) to post a commanding 199 for three.

ISL: Red Miners down FC Goa, jump to 2nd spot

ISL: Red Miners down FC Goa, jump to 2nd spot

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Jamshedpur FC now have 34 points, while FC Goa tally 33.

Leaders, Heed The 11-Year Rule!

Leaders, Heed The 11-Year Rule!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

There is a reason this 11 year phenomenon is a rule as much as it is an observation. It speaks to the nature of man and what humans are like, explains Aakar Patel.

Was Hardik's 42 The Best Of The Night?

Was Hardik's 42 The Best Of The Night?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Hardik Pandya walked out with the scoreboard reading 99 for 4, and a daunting 222 to chase. The Wankhede was subdued, the Mumbai Indians innings gasping after SKY's stuttering knock. What followed was a spell of breathtaking power-hitting that nearly flipped the game -- and left the crowd in awe.

Unleash Varun! Shastri backs mystery spinner for semis

Unleash Varun! Shastri backs mystery spinner for semis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Former players lauded Varun Chakravarthy's bowling display against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy, with Ravi Shastri advocating for his inclusion in the semifinals.

CSK Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

CSK Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Led by Josh Hazlewood, RCB produced a dominant bowling performance to crush Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs.

'If Trump Loses, 100% He'll Throw A Tantrum'

'If Trump Loses, 100% He'll Throw A Tantrum'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'Accusations would be flung about his votes being stolen. He'll say dead people were voting from the grave.' Payal Singh Mohanka reports on the mood ahead of the US presidential election.

IPL 2025: KKR, Rajasthan Royals aim to bounce back after rough start

IPL 2025: KKR, Rajasthan Royals aim to bounce back after rough start

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The common theme in their opening game defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.

IPL: KKR, Rajasthan search for wins as they lock horns

IPL: KKR, Rajasthan search for wins as they lock horns

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The common theme in those defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.

DC vs SRH: Who Bowled Best? VOTE!

DC vs SRH: Who Bowled Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Starc dismantled SRH's top order with sheer pace, while Kuldeep's control in the middle overs ensured there was no way back for the batting side.

New Zealand beat Pakistan to win ODI tri-nation title

New Zealand beat Pakistan to win ODI tri-nation title

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

New Zealand clinched the tri-nation title by beating hosts Pakistan by five wickets in the final in Karachi on Friday to give them a major boost ahead of next week's Champions Trophy.

ISL: Punjab shock Bengaluru in 5-goal thriller

ISL: Punjab shock Bengaluru in 5-goal thriller

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Punjab FC ended their seven-game winless streak in the Indian Super League (ISL) with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bengaluru FC.

Rickelton, SKY, Angrish? Who Batted Best?

Rickelton, SKY, Angrish? Who Batted Best?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Which batter impressed most at the Wankhede on Monday? Vote!

PIX: Ashwani destroys KKR on dream IPL debut

PIX: Ashwani destroys KKR on dream IPL debut

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday

Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

What despots and dictators, jammers and competitors, had not managed to do in 83 years -- what the Soviet Union had failed to counter during the Cold War; what China had failed to crush during the Tiananmen Square uprising -- a US President had succeeded with his own hand, notes Krishna Prasad.

Boy oh Boy! Vaibhav Signals His Arrival in Style

Boy oh Boy! Vaibhav Signals His Arrival in Style

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

In a display of raw power and audacious stroke play, Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi tore into the Gujarat Titans bowling attack with a scintillating knock during which multiple records fell by the wayside in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.

Vietnam: A Wonderful Place For A Holiday

Vietnam: A Wonderful Place For A Holiday

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Whether it's navigating the labyrinthine Cu Chi Tunnels, boating on the Mekong, marveling at ancient Champa temples, or the Mekong Bay, Vietnam promises a journey like no other.