News for 'Venkatesh Prasad'

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Madhoo: I would love to do a villain's role

Madhoo: I would love to do a villain's role

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

The actress talks about her comeback role in Anthakumundu Aatharuvatha.

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.'

'As long as Pandya keeps cool, he will be an asset'

'As long as Pandya keeps cool, he will be an asset'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'After his back injury, he needs to look after himself.' 'He needs to keep working on his bowling.'

PIX: Lakshmi Manchu, Vikram at Mirchi Music Awards 2016

PIX: Lakshmi Manchu, Vikram at Mirchi Music Awards 2016

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

A look at the star arrivals.

First look: Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan in Balupu

First look: Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan in Balupu

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The first Telugu film to be shot in Portugal, Balupu will release on June 28.

Abhijeet Gupta suffers shock defeat in Cappelle chess

Abhijeet Gupta suffers shock defeat in Cappelle chess

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Kaido Kulaots of Estonia and went out of contention for a podium finish after seventh round of the 31st Cappelle La Grande international chess tournament in Cappelle La Grande, France.

How many Indians have scored a World Cup century?

How many Indians have scored a World Cup century?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the India team from the World Cups.

Why Tendulkar will be missed this World Cup!

Why Tendulkar will be missed this World Cup!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

When the defending champion India take on Pakistan in their potentially high-octane campaign opener of the ICC Cricket World Cup on February 15 at the Adelaide Oval, the awe-inspiring Sachin Tendulkar would be conspicuously absent for the first time in a match between the two arch-rivals in the showpiece event.

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Amazon Prime Video has doubled its content investments in India and announced as many as 41 new titles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English, thereby throwing an open challenge to their streaming competitor, Netflix.

What a record India has against Pakistan in ICC events!

What a record India has against Pakistan in ICC events!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The win at Edgbaston was not the first time an Indian team had vanquished Pakistan in an ICC competition. Rajneesh Gupta surveys the landscape of India-Pakistan encounters in ICC contests.

Ashwin not as attacking an off-spinner as Bhajji: Hayden

Ashwin not as attacking an off-spinner as Bhajji: Hayden

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

'Ashwin doesn't really need to be as attacking as Bhajji. His role within this side is well-defined by a slightly better fast bowling attack (as support cast) than what my generation was facing' 'Kohli would have done fine against Glenn McGrath'

PIX: Sonal, Akshara, Hansika at IIFA Utsavam

PIX: Sonal, Akshara, Hansika at IIFA Utsavam

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Take a look at the gala event.

Figure out Australia's 21-run win over India at Bengaluru

Figure out Australia's 21-run win over India at Bengaluru

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

David Warner scored 124 in his 100th match and combined with Aaron Finch (94) for a record 231-run opening stand, as Australia posted a 21-run victory over India in the fourth One-Day International in Bengaluru, on Thursday. Check out some statistical highlights from the match.

Revealed! How Sreesanth played 2011 World Cup final!

Revealed! How Sreesanth played 2011 World Cup final!

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'I thank Sachinpaaji for taking me to Coach Gary Kirsten and telling him that 'Sreesanth should play' (in the World Cup final against Sri Lanka) and thanks to Dhonibhai for giving me that opportunity.'

First Look: Vishnu Manchu's Doosukeltha

First Look: Vishnu Manchu's Doosukeltha

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Directed by Veeru Potla, the film also stars Lavanya Tripathi and will release in October.

Plethora of records for Vihari, Bumrah and Ishant

Plethora of records for Vihari, Bumrah and Ishant

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents the interesting numbers from the second day of Kingston Test between West Indies and India

Pix: A wedding in Mahesh Babu's family

Pix: A wedding in Mahesh Babu's family

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

PIX: Chiranjeevi's daughter weds

PIX: Chiranjeevi's daughter weds

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

A look at the wedding pictures.

'Pakistan will play like New Zealand. India must plan accordingly'

'Pakistan will play like New Zealand. India must plan accordingly'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

The India-Pakistan clash in the ICC World T20 is a battle for redemption -- for India, a chance to get their campaign back on track; for Pakistan, an opportunity to change history, says Dhruv Munjal.

When Team India froze in big finals

When Team India froze in big finals

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

While winning four major finals, India have finished on the losing side in the finals on four occasions.

Why New Zealand-bound ODI players should have played Ranji QF

Why New Zealand-bound ODI players should have played Ranji QF

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar says the presence of the ODI players, named for the upcoming series of New Zealand, in the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals would have enhanced the standard of India's premier domestic competition.

Gujrathi, Chanda, Gopal joint fourth in Cappelle Chess

Gujrathi, Chanda, Gopal joint fourth in Cappelle Chess

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi came good when it mattered most and defeated Marius Monalache of Romania to emerge as the best performing Indian in the Cappelle La Grande International Chess tournament that concluded in Cappelle La Grande, France.

Decoding Twinkle Khanna

Decoding Twinkle Khanna

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

For a while it looked like Twinkle may have nearly disappeared from the public eye until the world discovered her flair to notice wit and wisdom in everyday life. It wasn't long before she had authored two bestsellers and was hailed as one of the most, candid, humorous, stylish celebrities to emerge from the heart of Bollywood.

PIX: Nagarjuna, Allu Arjun at Chiranjeevi's daughter's reception

PIX: Nagarjuna, Allu Arjun at Chiranjeevi's daughter's reception

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

A look at star arrivals.

PIX: Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's grand reception

PIX: Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's grand reception

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Nagarjuna hosts a star-studded reception for his son and daughter-in-law.

If cricket was only about emotions and passion...

If cricket was only about emotions and passion...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'...then Bangladesh would have been the world champions a long time ago!'

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Choose from the eight releases this week.

Uddhav honours Sainiks who blackened Sudheendra Kulkarni's face

Uddhav honours Sainiks who blackened Sudheendra Kulkarni's face

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray today felicitated six party workers who allegedly smeared Observer Research Foundation chairman Sudheendra Kulkarni's face with black paint to protest former Pakistan foreign minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri's book launch in Mumbai.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Shaw slams fifty on return from doping ban as Mumbai win

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Shaw slams fifty on return from doping ban as Mumbai win

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Shaw and Aditya Tare (82 off 48 balls) toyed with a pedestrian Assam attack to help Mumbai post a massive 206 for 5 in the Group 'D' match.

'If you have commercial interest in IPL you shouldn't be in the administration'

'If you have commercial interest in IPL you shouldn't be in the administration'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday submitted a list of players, including former greats Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri and Sourav Ganguly, and administrators with commercial interest in the Indian Premier League to the Supreme Court, which reserved its order in the alleged betting and spot-fixing scam case.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Stats: Man of the moment! Virat Kohli

Stats: Man of the moment! Virat Kohli

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Statistical highlights of the cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan.

Without me, would Virat go wild with the bat?

Without me, would Virat go wild with the bat?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

'My type exists in heaps -- millions really -- cheering, cussing and calculating from the comforts of our living room as if the television screen can magically convey our woe or wisdom to the player.' 'Except without our frantic cheering, irrational logic and infectious gusto, the sport would have half its appeal.' Sukanya Verma on what it is like to be the Indian Cricket Fan.

And it's a tie! India and tied ODI games

And it's a tie! India and tied ODI games

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

This was the 36th tie in one-day international history and the 8th involving India.

Which Kannada film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Which Kannada film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Take your pick!

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

'BCCI bigwigs should realise treasures are not to be wasted'

'BCCI bigwigs should realise treasures are not to be wasted'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'They should be conserved, preserved, and valued highly.'

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

'Exemplary' 64 percent turnout in phase 1 of UP polling

'Exemplary' 64 percent turnout in phase 1 of UP polling

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

The first phase of UP polls in 73 assembly constituencies on Saturday witnessed an "exemplary" 64.22 per cent voter turnout.