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Why 'Bazball' won't be India's go-to Test approach...

Why 'Bazball' won't be India's go-to Test approach...

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Ishan Kishan favours playing Test cricket according to the situation of the match, adding that "Bazball" should not become the template

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The networking giant said it has taken steps to reduce the visibility of hashtags containing harmful content, which included prohibiting them from trending and appearing as recommended search terms.

India knocked out of Asia Cup final

India knocked out of Asia Cup final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

With four points each from two wins apiece, Pakistan and Sri Lanka sealed their places in the summit clash to be played on Sunday.

Twitter's Agrawal latest Indian to head a global giant

Twitter's Agrawal latest Indian to head a global giant

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

With his elevation as the CEO of Twitter, Parag Agrawal, in whom co-founder of the microblogging giant Jack Dorsey has "bone-deep" trust, joins the growing power club of Indian-origin executives helming US-based global multinationals. Twitter's outgoing CEO Dorsey announced on Monday that 37-year old Agrawal, an Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and Stanford University alumnus, will be the company's new chief executive as he stepped down after 16 years at the company that he co-founded and helmed. A report in The New York Times said Agrawal will receive an annual salary of $1 million, in addition to bonuses, restricted stock units and performance-based stock units.

Govt warns Twitter for showing Leh in China

Govt warns Twitter for showing Leh in China

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The IT secretary has reminded Twitter that Leh is the headquarter of Union Territory of Ladakh and both Ladakh as well as Jammu and Kashmir are integral and inalienable parts of India

Kohli hopes T20 World Cup in Americas will set off domino effect

Kohli hopes T20 World Cup in Americas will set off domino effect

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Friday said that he had never thought of playing cricket in the United States and the T20 World Cup happening there shows the growing impact of the sport in the world.

Will engage with govt on takedown requests: Twitter

Will engage with govt on takedown requests: Twitter

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Days after it blocked dozens of posts allegedly critical of Covid-19 crisis handling, Twitter has said it will consider more requests from the government to withhold content and will continue to engage "openly and constructively" with it.

Sakshi Malik in TIME's 100 Most Influential People list

Sakshi Malik in TIME's 100 Most Influential People list

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Sakshi along with two-time World Championships bronze medallist Vinesh Phogat and Tokyo Olympics bronze winner Bajrang Punia spearheaded the protest against Singh at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding his arrest for intimidating and allegedly sexually harassing female grapplers of the country.

We leave it for India to decide: White House on...

We leave it for India to decide: White House on...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

India, which remains a strategic partner for the United States, is free to decide on its stance on any particular crisis or contingency around the world, including in the Middle East, the White House has said.

'Why would India want to deliberately lose?'

'Why would India want to deliberately lose?'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'It was a great fightback from India. The way Kuldeep played, it was massive. Look at Jasprit Bumrah, look at the fight while defending a small total.'

'India, India, all the way!'

'India, India, all the way!'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'From passing the ball in the right passages to the defence to amazing guarding of the goals by Sandhu throughout the tournament it has been a top notch performance from the entire squad.'

India to play Canada in junior women's Hockey World Cup opener

India to play Canada in junior women's Hockey World Cup opener

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India will open their campaign against Canada in the FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup

PICS: It's party time for India-Pakistan fans in Pallekele!

PICS: It's party time for India-Pakistan fans in Pallekele!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Fans from both countries came out in their numbers and even two short spells of rain couldn't dampen their spirit as they cheered for their teams on a day that saw Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya score quick wickets while Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf took a bulk of the Indian wickets...

Twitter removes Amit Shah's photo, restored later

Twitter removes Amit Shah's photo, restored later

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'Due to an inadvertent error, we temporarily locked this account under our global copyright policies. This decision was reversed immediately and the account is fully functional'

Team India Touches Down For Asia Cup

Team India Touches Down For Asia Cup

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Among the familiar faces, seasoned batter Virat Kohli and versatile allrounder Hardik Pandya engaged in an animated conversation, setting the tone for the challenges ahead.

ACT Hockey: How India outplayed Pakistan

ACT Hockey: How India outplayed Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'We had a game plan, we stuck to it'

Amid Twitter standoff, Union ministers shifting to Koo

Amid Twitter standoff, Union ministers shifting to Koo

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Koo, which works on similar lines as Twitter, was born with a focus on regional language, unlike Twitter and Facebook, which are very popular but primarily cater to an English-speaking audience, reports Neha Alawadhi.

PHOTOS: India trounce Sri Lanka to win Women's Asia Cup

PHOTOS: India trounce Sri Lanka to win Women's Asia Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

India stormed to their seventh Women's Asia Cup title in eight editions as they trounced Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the final in Sylhet, Bangladesh on Saturday.

Windies Tour Exposes India's Problems

Windies Tour Exposes India's Problems

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

From once being everyone's envy for having a problem of plenty as far their talent pool was concerned, Indian cricket now seems to be suffering from problems aplenty.

Asia Cup PIX: Dominant India women crush Thailand

Asia Cup PIX: Dominant India women crush Thailand

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The Indian bowlers hardly broke sweat to dismiss minnows Thailand for a paltry 37 before knocking off the runs in just six overs with nine wickets in hand.

Gavaskar on pitch row: 'Stop taking potshots at India'

Gavaskar on pitch row: 'Stop taking potshots at India'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar dismissed conspiracy theories around the pitch for the World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand, asking the "morons" to shut up and stop taking potshots at the hosts.

Hardik feels vindicated by seven-batter theory

Hardik feels vindicated by seven-batter theory

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

India's long tail was questioned after the loss in the first two games of the five-match series against West Indies.

'I love my India,' says Sachin Tendulkar

'I love my India,' says Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Indian cricketers turned to social media to extend their heartfelt wishes on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day.

PIX: India pick up comfortable win to take unassailable 2-0 lead

PIX: India pick up comfortable win to take unassailable 2-0 lead

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

India beat Ireland by 33 runs to win the second T20 International and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

2 of 3 Chandrayaan-3 mission objectives achieved: ISRO

2 of 3 Chandrayaan-3 mission objectives achieved: ISRO

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Conducting in-situ scientific experiments is underway. All payloads are performing normally, ISRO said.

Twitter twists to Bollywood's tunes

Twitter twists to Bollywood's tunes

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Amitabh Bachchan is the most popular movie star on the platform.

Pakistan's Unchanged XI: Bold move for India showdown

Pakistan's Unchanged XI: Bold move for India showdown

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Pakistan to field unchanged XI against India in Asia Cup

Olympic debutant Lakshya working on ironing flaws

Olympic debutant Lakshya working on ironing flaws

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The 22-year-old said adjusting to shuttle movement in a place near to the sea is different and he expects similar conditions in Paris, where he will travel on July 22.

Tilak - India's biggest takeaway; Kishan races ahead of Samson

Tilak - India's biggest takeaway; Kishan races ahead of Samson

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

India went on an experimentation spree in the limited overs series against the West Indies but not much came out of it except Tilak Varma emerging as a contender for a World Cup middle-order slot on the back of his exploits in the T20 series.

Nations Cup Hockey: India beat Japan to inch closer to semis

Nations Cup Hockey: India beat Japan to inch closer to semis

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

India defeated Chile 3-1 in their opening match of Pool B in the eight-nation tournament.

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Virat Kohli joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club.

Can West Indies win T20 World Cup?

Can West Indies win T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'I think West Indies have to make sure to look after Shamar Joseph. Keep him injury-free for longevity.'

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Besides Ayodhya, the BJP lost in nine other constituencies with a Ramayana imprint; it tasted success only in Thrissur.' 'In Rameswaram, K Navaskani of the Indian Union Muslim League won with a 44% voteshare in a 84% Hindu constituency.' 'In the 21 seats in the Ayodhya and Varanasi regions, both crucial to the Hindutva project, the BJP won just 7.' 'It won just 3 out of 12 seats around Modi's constituency,' points out Krishna Prasad.

How Modi, Rahul used Twitter during 2019 poll campaign

How Modi, Rahul used Twitter during 2019 poll campaign

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

While both politicians tweeted about a slew of issues, they focused less on developmental issues related to the rural poor -- with Modi devoting a mere three per cent and Gandhi five per cent of his tweets to development, Abhijit Mazumdar, an assistant professor at Park University in Missouri said.

First Look! India's New Test Jersey

First Look! India's New Test Jersey

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The Indian team's kit sponsor Adidas revealed the Test match jersey that Rohit Sharma and Co will don at the WTC final against Australia next week.

Team India Sweat It Out!

Team India Sweat It Out!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

On Wednesday, the Indian cricket team hit the nets under the watchful eyes of Coach Rahul Dravid.

HC orders takedown of post on centipede in Amul ice cream

HC orders takedown of post on centipede in Amul ice cream

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court has directed a Noida resident to remove her social media posts that alleged she found a centipede in a tub of Amul ice cream bought by her.

Milestone man Ashwin spins out Windies on Day 1

Milestone man Ashwin spins out Windies on Day 1

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin claimed 5-60 to bundle out West Indies for only 150 run

India sends relief material, medical teams to quake-hit Turkey

India sends relief material, medical teams to quake-hit Turkey

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

India has sent to Turkey two plane-loads of relief materials and medical teams for survivors of the devastating earthquake that killed over 5,000 people.

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan to set up India final

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan to set up India final

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo on Thursday.