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Will KKR persist with Narine in key clash vs PBKS?

Will KKR persist with Narine in key clash vs PBKS?

Rediff.com7 May 2023

A 'Go To' man in Kolkata Knight Riders for more than a decade, Sunil Narine will have to play out of his skin to justify his place in the playing eleven when his team takes on Punjab Kings in a must-win Indian Premier League game in Kolkata on Monday.

Why skipper Rana won't blame KKR bowlers for SRH loss

Why skipper Rana won't blame KKR bowlers for SRH loss

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders bowling unit may have failed miserably against Sunrisers Hyderabad, but Nitish Rana, the losing side's skipper, still backs his bowlers, saying the same set will deliver for him in the upcoming IPL matches.

IPL: Delhi Capitals set to release Shardul, Seifert among others

IPL: Delhi Capitals set to release Shardul, Seifert among others

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Doeschate returns as KKR fielding coach

Sam Bahadur introduces us to Indira Gandhi

Sam Bahadur introduces us to Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

What is Bollywood celebrating?

Pix: When Venky, Aamir, Rahman took centre stage

Pix: When Venky, Aamir, Rahman took centre stage

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Nobel laureate of Indian origin Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, noted theatre personality Ebrahim Alkazi were on Wednesday conferred the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award by President Pratibha Patil in New Delhi.

'Aamir Sir's gesture was totally unexpected'

'Aamir Sir's gesture was totally unexpected'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

'The amount of warmth I received from Aamir Sir during the shooting of Laal Singh Chaddha is very difficult to describe in words.'

Kohli 'happy with balance' after quality knock

Kohli 'happy with balance' after quality knock

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Former India captain Virat Kohli expressed satisfaction with his knock in the second Twenty20 International against the West Indies, in Kolkata on Friday, saying he was determined to stay positive as went out to bat.

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The IPL franchises are now expanding their bouquet of teams across leagues in the West Indies, UAE, South Africa and now the US is another untapped market that wasn't explored despite the Asian diaspora craving for some cricket.

K L Rahul: Prasad-Chopra Spat Heats Up

K L Rahul: Prasad-Chopra Spat Heats Up

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'No Aakash, nothing is lost in translation. In your 12-minute video, you have called me an agenda peddler because it didn't suit your narrative.'

Salaam Bollywood!

Salaam Bollywood!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Sukanya Verma doffs her hat at all the salaam-themed titles out there.

A Relieved Shreyas!

A Relieved Shreyas!

Rediff.com3 May 2022

On Monday, May 2, 2022, the Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their losing run at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

KKR ready to bounce back after COVID setback, says CEO

KKR ready to bounce back after COVID setback, says CEO

Rediff.com4 May 2021

7 hours before the start, the IPL match between KKR and RCB had to be postponed on Monday after the KKR duo tested positive.

IPL: KKR rope in ex-India bowling coach Arun

IPL: KKR rope in ex-India bowling coach Arun

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Bharat Arun was the bowling coach of the Indian team under Ravi Shastri.

Stories That Love To Make Us Cry

Stories That Love To Make Us Cry

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Though tragic stories traditionally been avoided by Bollywood, there have been a few instances of this genre resulting in audiences making them commercial winners as well.

'Time has come to rethink the idea of IPL mega auction'

'Time has come to rethink the idea of IPL mega auction'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The auctions were necessary up to a point, but now the time has come where continuity is very, very, important.'

Kolkata Knight Riders is my second home: Narine

Kolkata Knight Riders is my second home: Narine

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine, who was instrumental in ensuring the team IPL title wins in 2012 and 2014, says the franchise is like his second home and it has backed him through thick and thin.

Who will SRH miss the most in the stands?

Who will SRH miss the most in the stands?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Movie superstar Venkatesh is a constant presence at almost all the Sunrisers Hyderabad matches.

Watch Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's love story on screen

Watch Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's love story on screen

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'Samantha is constantly pushing the envelope. In fact, she is doing more work now and far more challenging roles than she did before she got married. Those old theories of audiences not wanting to see married actresses are done with.'

I never meant to offend my fans, says Venky

I never meant to offend my fans, says Venky

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Indian-born scientist Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, the winner of Nobel Prize - 2009, on Monday said he 'did not mean' to sound miffed in his reactions to Indian fans' emails, which apparently clogged his e-mail box.

Turning Point: Narine Smashes Christian

Turning Point: Narine Smashes Christian

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Just when it looked like RCB were back in the game, Sunil Narine, who had done the job with the ball (4 for 21), came out to bat and wasted no time to get going and tilt the momentum back in KKR's favour.

KKR CEO on IPL fixing scandal: 'This is not a new story, is it?'

KKR CEO on IPL fixing scandal: 'This is not a new story, is it?'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Describing the Indian Premier League betting and spot-fixing scandal as an old story, Kolkata Knight Riders CEO and Managing Director Venky Mysore says everything is on track as far as his franchise is concerned.

Cummins 'most surprised' by his 15-ball 56 in KKR win

Cummins 'most surprised' by his 15-ball 56 in KKR win

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Pat Cummins reached his half century off just 14 balls, same as KL Rahul, to help KKR chase down MI's total of 161 with four overs to spare

Rohit hails Bhuvneshwar's match-winning over

Rohit hails Bhuvneshwar's match-winning over

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Bhuvneshwar Kumar conceded four runs in the 19th over as the West Indies fell short by eight runs in an exciting finish.

Satya Nadella, Shantanu Narayen among investors for US' first T20 league

Satya Nadella, Shantanu Narayen among investors for US' first T20 league

Rediff.com20 May 2022

In a significant push to popularise cricket in the US, a $120 million funding has been secured from prominent Indian-American business leaders, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, to launch the first professional T20 league in the US. Major League Cricket (MLC), the first professional Twenty20 Cricket League in the US, announced Thursday that it has completed an initial close of a $44 million Series A and A1 Fundraising Round led by a group of America's leading business leaders. It said that with an additional commitment of $76 million in further fundraising over the next 12 months in place, MLC plans to deploy more than $120 million to launch the country's first-ever professional T20 league.

KKR had nothing to lose; mindset was outstanding: Iyer

KKR had nothing to lose; mindset was outstanding: Iyer

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer was all praise for his team's "outstanding mindset" during its 54-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, in the IPL match in Mumbai on Saturday, saying his players had nothing to lose at this stage of the tournament.

Gill would 'love playing in purple and gold forever'

Gill would 'love playing in purple and gold forever'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Shubman Gill says that given a choice he would like to play for Kolkata Knight Riders forever.

Meet Raashi Khanna, Shahid's new co-star!

Meet Raashi Khanna, Shahid's new co-star!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Raashi Khanna has been signed alongside Shahid Kapoor for his OTT debut.

Coach McCullum explains what's ailing KKR in IPL 2022

Coach McCullum explains what's ailing KKR in IPL 2022

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders have been found wanting on more than one front in IPL 2022, but head coach Brendon McCullum singled out their struggles in the powerplay in a disappointing campaign.

'England, Australia players available for KKR's first match'

'England, Australia players available for KKR's first match'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

England and Australia's cricketers, who will be playing in the upcoming Indian Premier League, will be available for selection for Kolkata Knight Riders' opening game on September 23, CEO Venky Mysore said.

KKR looking to offer hope in difficult Covid time

KKR looking to offer hope in difficult Covid time

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum hopes his team plays a brand of cricket which gives people "something to look forward to in these difficult times".

'Winning the IPL is not easy'

'Winning the IPL is not easy'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The players all appreciate -- we all appreciate -- the fact that despite the pandemic and the restrictions, because of all of this protocol that has been put in place, the IPL season is still happening.'

UK lagging behind in using face masks: Nobel scientist

UK lagging behind in using face masks: Nobel scientist

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'It used to be quite normal to have quite a few drinks and drive home, and it also used to be normal to drive without seatbelts. Today both of those would be considered antisocial, and not wearing face coverings in public should be regarded in the same way'

You can't apply domestic coaching module in IPL: KKR coach Pandit

You can't apply domestic coaching module in IPL: KKR coach Pandit

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Chandrakant Pandit is ready to mould himself within permissible limits when he dons the hat of Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach in IPL 2023.

Pant says working on how to bat according to situation

Pant says working on how to bat according to situation

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Rishabh Pant understands the value of his wicket and the reason why the team management often asks him to use his discretion in shot selection during important phases of various matches.

Karthik steps down, Morgan to take charge of KKR

Karthik steps down, Morgan to take charge of KKR

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'We are also fortunate that Eoin Morgan, the 2019 World Cup-winning captain, who has been the vice-captain, is willing to lead the side going forward.'

18 Films That Made Us Cry

18 Films That Made Us Cry

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.

'SRK will be at Wankhede in spirit if not in person'

'SRK will be at Wankhede in spirit if not in person'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore on Monday said the Bollywood star would be present at the ground "in spirit if not in person".

Sanjiv Goenka, the man who removed Dhoni as IPL captain

Sanjiv Goenka, the man who removed Dhoni as IPL captain

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Kolkata-based Sanjiv Goenka is famously remembered as someone who dropped Mahendra Singh Dhoni as IPL captain.

PIX: Shah Rukh in stands as Knights rule Dubai night

PIX: Shah Rukh in stands as Knights rule Dubai night

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Kolkata Knight riders co-owner Shahrukh Khan was in Dubai on Wednesday to watch his team take on Rajasthan Royals, in the IPL match.

ITC bets big on frozen food segment

ITC bets big on frozen food segment

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The company, which has recently made a foray into the frozen food segment under ITC Master Chef brand targeting both retail and food services players, is also planning to expand its reach to over 30 cities in the retail segment and 100 cities in food services segment during the period. ITC will be the third major organised player in the frozen food segment after McCain, which is mainly in the vegetarian segment and Venky's, which is in non-vegetarian.