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'I had no clue...' Karun recalls dark days after snub

'I had no clue...' Karun recalls dark days after snub

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

His Bradmanesque sequence of scores in domestic cricket in recent years have mingled with the most testing time of his career, but Karun Nair picks the "end of 2022" as the toughest he has had to endure, describing it as "quite a dark place."

From Rs 600 To $300: Varun Chakravathy's Wild Journey

From Rs 600 To $300: Varun Chakravathy's Wild Journey

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'After I am done with cricket, my first goal is to direct a movie.'

Tata Harrier.ev Proves It's An Offroad Beast!

Tata Harrier.ev Proves It's An Offroad Beast!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Frankly, I never expected to be offroading in an electric vehicle, let alone an SUV of this calibre, raves Rajesh Karkera/Rediff after a test drive.

Why McDonalds, KFC Have Gone Korean

Why McDonalds, KFC Have Gone Korean

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

The restaurant chains are riding the Hallyu wave -- a phenomenon about the growing global prominence of South Korean pop culture.

'He's champion, but...': Kasparov drops truth bomb on Gukesh

'He's champion, but...': Kasparov drops truth bomb on Gukesh

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'I beat the strongest player in the world. Gukesh is in a different situation because Magnus is there'

Look beyond Gill! Ashwin backs 2 seniors for hot seat

Look beyond Gill! Ashwin backs 2 seniors for hot seat

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Names of Bumrah, Jadeja should be considered for India captaincy: Ashwin

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'

Teenagers Beware: Hidden Danger Behind 'Dusting'

Teenagers Beware: Hidden Danger Behind 'Dusting'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'She didn't think she'd die. It was just a trend -- a video. But it took her away in seconds.'

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Like, Share, Subscribe, Vote: The 2024 polls may be dubbed 'YouTube election'.

When wives kill: Women, crime, and breaking of stereotypes

When wives kill: Women, crime, and breaking of stereotypes

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Until they were arrested on charges of murdering their husbands. That they were women from small towns who broke out of stereotype in the most brutal way possible led to sensational headlines, frantic curiosity and also gave fodder to a series of misogynistic memes and jokes.

Is BJP The 'Party-Splitter' In TN Too?

Is BJP The 'Party-Splitter' In TN Too?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Successive elections since 2019 have proved that the Modi charisma and Shah's strategy does not work in Tamil Nadu. Now, they have to see next year if the DMK is capable of losing, whether to an existing NDA alliance or an expanded version, if one becomes necessary and possible!, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sharbat jihad row: Ramdev assures HC of not posting content against Hamdard

Sharbat jihad row: Ramdev assures HC of not posting content against Hamdard

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Yoga guru Ramdev on Friday gave an undertaking in the Delhi High Court for neither issuing any disparaging statement nor publishing on social media, posts similar to his "sharbat jihad" remark against Hamdard's Rooh Afza.

'Indian cricket is no one's personal property'

'Indian cricket is no one's personal property'

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Some people consider Indian cricket their personal fiefdom: Gambhir

Virat's energy and Rohit's composure will be missed: Ashwin

Virat's energy and Rohit's composure will be missed: Ashwin

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'This will be a testing time for Indian cricket. And I'd say this truly marks the beginning of the Gautam Gambhir era.'

Should Rahane, Pujara Be Recalled For England?

Should Rahane, Pujara Be Recalled For England?

Rediff.com14 May 2025

In India's previpus tours of England, Rahane and Pujara have amassed 864 and 870 runs in 16 Test matches, respectively.

'Rahane is born to play 100 Tests'

'Rahane is born to play 100 Tests'

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Rahane had, on May 2, said he would never give up on his "desire and hunger" to play for India again despite being out of reckoning for the past two years.

Allahbadia row: SC issues notices to Maharashtra, Assam govts

Allahbadia row: SC issues notices to Maharashtra, Assam govts

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response of Maharashtra and Assam governments on a plea of YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani seeking to quash or transfer to Mumbai a first information report (FIR) registered in Guwahati in connection with a case of allegedly promoting obscenity in an online show.

'Stop the masala, talk cricket': Rohit slams Indian commentary

'Stop the masala, talk cricket': Rohit slams Indian commentary

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Rohit Sharma has launched a scathing critique of cricket commentary and journalism in the country

Mumbai cyber cops summon Allahbadia; guests, judges of India's Got Latent

Mumbai cyber cops summon Allahbadia; guests, judges of India's Got Latent

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Maharashtra Cyber Department has summoned over 40 individuals, including social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia, to investigate a case registered concerning his controversial remarks on a YouTube reality show, "India's Got Latent." The cyber police have issued notices to Allahbadia, other participants, and judges involved in the show, following complaints about obscene language used during the episodes. While no one has appeared yet, some lawyers have requested more time from the police. The department has also asked the show's producers to remove all episodes from social media platforms. Meanwhile, Khar police in Mumbai are investigating a separate complaint filed by a local BJP functionary regarding the controversy, recording statements from several individuals, including Allahbadia's manager. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also issued summons to Allahbadia, other participants, and the show's producers to appear before it in New Delhi.

Allahbadia, others face more trouble with plaints in Mumbai, FIR in Assam

Allahbadia, others face more trouble with plaints in Mumbai, FIR in Assam

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia and other individuals associated with a YouTube reality show, "India's Got Latent, " face legal trouble after complaints were filed in Mumbai regarding offensive and vulgar content on the show. Two separate complaints, one with the police and another with a city court, were filed by members of the BJP and Congress, respectively. The complaints allege that the show promotes abusive language, vulgarity, and nudity. The YouTuber, with almost 16 million followers, has since apologized for his distasteful comments on parents and sex, which had sparked widespread outrage. The complaints seek action against Allahbadia, show host Samay Raina, fellow YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, the show's makers, judges, and participants.

'IPL's Youngsters Can Beat Pakistan'

'IPL's Youngsters Can Beat Pakistan'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

'India wins all matches because they make the team on merit, not like us.' 'In Pakistan, teams are made based on favourites.'

Marching into history: 17 women cadets graduate from NDA

Marching into history: 17 women cadets graduate from NDA

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The first batch of women cadets joined the NDA's 148th course in 2022 after the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) allowed women to apply to the defence academy following a Supreme Court direction in 2021.

SC lens on MP police assaulting journos tracking sand mining

SC lens on MP police assaulting journos tracking sand mining

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The SC bench agreed to hear the pleas of Shashikant Goyal and Amarkant Singh Chouhan, and issued notices to Madhya Pradesh and the NCT of Delhi for their responses and posted the matter on June 9.

Kohli was 'dazed' following WC 2019 semis loss

Kohli was 'dazed' following WC 2019 semis loss

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Ravindra Jadeja and Mahendra Singh Dhoni infused life in the match. However, with Dhoni run out during the final moments of the match, India fell short of the target and was bundled out for 221 in 49.3 overs.

Inzamam Slams Pakistan's Flop Show

Inzamam Slams Pakistan's Flop Show

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'Is there any team that has travelled for this tournament with just one regular spinner?'

YouTube's ecosystem contributes Rs 10k cr to India's GDP

YouTube's ecosystem contributes Rs 10k cr to India's GDP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Online video platform YouTube's ecosystem has contributed over Rs 10,000 crore to India's GDP and supported more than 7.5 lakh full-time equivalent jobs in the country, according to a report. In India, over 4,500 channels had over 10 lakh subscribers and the number of YouTube channels in India making Rs 1 lakh or more in their annual revenue increased by over 60 per cent year-over-year in 2021, the YouTube Impact Report based on analysis by Oxford Economics said. "YouTube's creative ecosystem contributed over Rs 10,000 crore and supported more than 7,50,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the Indian economy in 2021. "That economic impact shows up in four ways, through direct, indirect, induced, and catalytic impacts," the report said.

Ranveer Allahbadia untraceable; phone switched off, home locked

Ranveer Allahbadia untraceable; phone switched off, home locked

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

The official said the Khar police have been unable to contact Allahbadia, popular on YouTube for his 'BeerBiceps' channel, as his phone is switched off.

Wrong ITR Form Can Delay Tax Returns

Wrong ITR Form Can Delay Tax Returns

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The return filed could be treated as defective, invalid, or even be considered as not filed at all.

Quizzed for hours, Allahbadia apologises to NCW

Quizzed for hours, Allahbadia apologises to NCW

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Mukhija submitted written apologies to the National Commission for Women (NCW) over their offensive remarks made on 'India's Got Latent', panel chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said on Friday and asserted that their comments on the online show were 'simply not acceptable'.

Is AIADMK Feeling Uncomfortable With BJP's Politics?

Is AIADMK Feeling Uncomfortable With BJP's Politics?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

While acknowledging that they needed strong allies for a chance in the assembly polls, AIADMK cadres seemingly prefer actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to the BJP, owing to the latter's 'communal agenda' and consequent hardline Hindutva image, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Allahbadia row: Maharashtra cyber police summons 40 persons

Allahbadia row: Maharashtra cyber police summons 40 persons

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Social media influencer Allahbadia is likely to appear before the city police in a day or two.

'Talent has finished in Pakistan'

'Talent has finished in Pakistan'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Former batter Basit Ali has expressed grave concerns over the deteriorating state of Pakistan cricket.

Ranveer Allahbadia continuously out of contact: Police

Ranveer Allahbadia continuously out of contact: Police

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Podcaster Allahbadia's remarks on parents and sex on comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show 'India's Got Latent' triggered a controversy and several FIRs have been lodged against him and others in various parts of the country.

SC allows Ranveer Allahbadia to resume his podcast with conditions

SC allows Ranveer Allahbadia to resume his podcast with conditions

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh took note of Allahbadia's submission that the podcast was his only source of livelihood and around 280 people employed by him were dependent on the show.

'Pathetic thinking': Singer B Praak cancels podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia

'Pathetic thinking': Singer B Praak cancels podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

In an Instagram video, Praak on Monday night said: "I was supposed to appear on a podcast, on Beer Biceps, and we cancelled that. Why? Since we are all seeing how pathetic his thinking is. The choice of words that he has used on Samay Raina's show."

'Untraceable' Allahbadia posts on X, alleges death threats

'Untraceable' Allahbadia posts on X, alleges death threats

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia has apologized for his remark on parents for the second time, saying he feels scared as he and his family are receiving death threats. Allahbadia, one of the most influential podcasters with over 16 million followers across social media platforms, landed in a major controversy over his comment on parents and sex at Samay Raina's comedy show "India's Got Latent." He apologized the next day but the controversy refused to die down with police complaints filed against him and those involved with the show. On Saturday, he issued another apology on X and said he and his team are cooperating with the police and all other authorities.

'Cricket can make you cry': Wake-up call for Jaiswal

'Cricket can make you cry': Wake-up call for Jaiswal

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal, once the toast of Indian cricket and Rajasthan Royals' poster boy, now finds himself in a worrying form slump in the ongoing IPL 2025

'Action Needs To Be Taken Against Ranveer Allahbadia'

'Action Needs To Be Taken Against Ranveer Allahbadia'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'He should be made an example of so that others will follow the law.'

Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Makhija questioned by NCW

Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Makhija questioned by NCW

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Social media personalities Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Mukhija appeared before the National Commission for Women over derogatory remarks made on comic Samay Raina's show "India's Got Latent." Producers of the show, Saurabh Bothra and Tushar Poojari, as well as lawyers representing comic Jaspreet Singh and YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, also appeared before the commission. The NCW had summoned them after taking serious note of the vulgar and offensive remarks made on the show. Several FIRs were lodged against Allahbadia for comments on parents and sex, though the Supreme Court has granted him interim protection from arrest.

'Mobs Love Seeing People Fall'

'Mobs Love Seeing People Fall'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'I am not 100 percent okay even now. Have to give it my all because many livelihoods depend on my work.'