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PM Modi releases fitness video, passes challenge to Kumaraswamy

PM Modi releases fitness video, passes challenge to Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The prime minister's one-and-a-half minute video comes nearly a month after he accepted the fitness challenge thrown by Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli.

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

India captain Virat Kohli said the team is trying out the likes of Rahul Chahar and Washington Sundar as it is looking to bat deep and post 200 plus totals consistently.

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Insurance experts said since it may be difficult to set a tariff or fixed rates for Covid-19 treatment, an indicative rate chart has been proposed.

Meet the man who delivers health care to rural India

Meet the man who delivers health care to rural India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Dr Bhagwati P Agrawal is using new science, engineering and entrepreneurship to build self-sustainable social enterprises.

Pankaj grabs six as Mumbai bowled out for 252

Pankaj grabs six as Mumbai bowled out for 252

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Round up of Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Friday.

Jaitley pulls out of DDCA elections; it's Bedi vs Bansal

Jaitley pulls out of DDCA elections; it's Bedi vs Bansal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) president Arun Jaitley has decided against contesting the upcoming state association elections scheduled on December 30 paving way for his confidant Sneh Bansal to take on legendary Bishan Singh Bedi in a prestigious fight.

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a cinema hall were sent to judicial custody till November 19.

Duleep Trophy: Central enter semis

Duleep Trophy: Central enter semis

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Hostile spells from pace trio of Rudra Pratap Singh, Pankaj Singh and Umesh Yadav saw Central Zone register a fantastic nine-wicket win over East Zone in a Duleep Trophy quarter-final match which concluded at the Barabati Stadium on Saturday.

Baroda take slender lead over Karnataka

Baroda take slender lead over Karnataka

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Riding on skipper Pinal Shah's valiant half century, Baroda took a slender lead of 26 runs even as 18 wickets fell on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Super League semi-final against Karnataka in Vadodara on Monday. After Murtuja Vahora and Bhargav Bhatt combined to bowl out Karnataka for a paltry 107, Baroda finished the day at 133 for the loss of eight wickets, at the Reliance ground.

A millworker's son who wants to become a scientist

A millworker's son who wants to become a scientist

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

In our series on How Young Indians earn, spend and save, we present the story of a mill worker's son who has struggled his way up and dreams of becoming a nuclear scientist one day.

Dhoni turns 38! Of birthday wishes and throwback pics

Dhoni turns 38! Of birthday wishes and throwback pics

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Dhoni, who turned a year older Sunday, shook a leg with daughter Ziva in the presence of wife Sakshi as his teammates, in his preferred minimalistic manner.

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Most feel as the movement of people normalises, the in-patient volumes in hospitals will grow and by the end of May, occupancy should be around 50 per cent, and 75 per cent over a period of time.

Elephant in the room: Is it community infection or no?

Elephant in the room: Is it community infection or no?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'Call it by whichever name, but there is transmission happening between people.'

'I left home as a teenager to carve out my own identity'

'I left home as a teenager to carve out my own identity'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

In our series on How Young Indians earn, spend and save, we present the story of a farmer's son who left his village as a teenager and led a difficult life because he wanted to stand on his own feet.

Mammootty is trolled, and he's enjoying it!

Mammootty is trolled, and he's enjoying it!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A model of Rafale jet will be showcased as part of the IAF's tableau. Models of LCA Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), surface-to-air guided weapon Aakash missile and Astra missiles will also be part of the tableau.

Sraddha teams up with Nivin Pauly for her Tamil debut

Sraddha teams up with Nivin Pauly for her Tamil debut

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Dhawan's unbeaten ton puts Delhi in command

Dhawan's unbeaten ton puts Delhi in command

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Opener Shikhar Dhawan hit a composed unbeaten 122 to put Delhi in a strong position against Baroda on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match in Vadodara on Tuesday. At stumps, Delhi were 300 for the loss of two wickets.

I always look up to Ganguly: Chopra

I always look up to Ganguly: Chopra

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Sourav Ganguly might have been ruled out from the sole leadership position by Kolkata Knight Riders cricket manager John Buchanan, but his fellow mate Aakash Chopra looks up to the former Indian captain for his vast experience.

Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli leads Delhi to victory

Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli leads Delhi to victory

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Stand-in skipper Virat Kohli led from the front with an unbeaten 88 as Delhi spanked Saurashtra by eight wickets to pocket five points from their Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match at home on Friday. Chasing 160, the hosts cruised to 161 for 2 in 32 overs, with Kohli and Mithun Manhas (23) guiding them to victory.

Sushma Swaraj: 'One of my favourite politicians'

Sushma Swaraj: 'One of my favourite politicians'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Swaraj was admitted to All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following a deterioration in her health. She passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.

The best player of India's home season is...

The best player of India's home season is...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Ravindra Jadeja has been voted as the best player of India's home season in a poll conducted by ESPNCricinfo.

Selectors in a dilemma after Rayudu fails YoYo Test

Selectors in a dilemma after Rayudu fails YoYo Test

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The Indian selection committee has its task cut out when it zeroes in on the replacement for Ambati Rayudu's in India's ODI squad for the three-match series against England after the veteran right-hander failed the YoYo Test.

KKR sends Chopra, Bangar back home

KKR sends Chopra, Bangar back home

Rediff.com26 Apr 2009

"They are two very good senior international players so (coach) John Buchanan and the team management thought that if they are not going to have the opportunity (to play) it is unfair to keep them around," Bhattacharya was quoted as saying by Cricinfo.

Delhi makes Ranji QFs from North Zone

Delhi makes Ranji QFs from North Zone

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Skipper Aakash Chopra led from front with a brilliant 95 to help Delhi beat Services by six wickets and book a berth in the quarterfinals of the Ranji Trophy tournament in Una on Monday.

Nissar Trophy: Delhi consolidate

Nissar Trophy: Delhi consolidate

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

Virat Kohli and seasoned opener Aakash Chopra missed double hundreds but steered Delhi to a mammoth 516 for four against Pakistani's Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited on the rain-curtailed third and penultimate day of the Mohammad Nissar Trophy in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Cricket Buzz: Smriti's 60-ball ton leads Western Storm to victory

Cricket Buzz: Smriti's 60-ball ton leads Western Storm to victory

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Smriti hit 102 off 61 balls as Storms chased down 154-run target set by the home team in 18.4 overs.

Kalyan boy becomes first batsman to score 1000 runs

Kalyan boy becomes first batsman to score 1000 runs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Mumbai schoolboy Pranav Dhanawade etched his name in the annuls of local cricketing history when he scored a staggering unbeaten 652 runs from just 199 balls in an inter-school cricket tournament organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association on Monday.

Why India are favourites to win 2019 World Cup in England

Why India are favourites to win 2019 World Cup in England

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

1983 and 2011 champions India begin their campaign on June 5 against South Africa at Southampton.

Yuvraj to lead President's XI vs Aussies

Yuvraj to lead President's XI vs Aussies

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

All-rounder Yuvraj Singh will lead the Board of Control for Cricket in India's President's XI which will take on the visiting Australian team in the four-day warm-up game in Hyderabad, starting October 2. The BCCI, on Tuesday, also announced an India 'A' squad for the four-day matches against New Zealand 'A', in Chennai. It will be led by Suresh Raina.

'Yuvraj thrashed disease, thrashed bowlers & won hearts'

'Yuvraj thrashed disease, thrashed bowlers & won hearts'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Some current and former players paid their tribute to one of India's greatest players in limited overs cricket.

No court relief for Indian held in synagogue bombing case in US

No court relief for Indian held in synagogue bombing case in US

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

On Tuesday, a judge in the US denied a request by Aakash Dalal's attorney to have his trial sent to another district and conducted under a different judge since the adverse publicity the case had gathered in the present court area in the Bergen county of New Jersey. Arthur J Pais reports.

Time for a review: Not technique but mindset is Dhawan's problem

Time for a review: Not technique but mindset is Dhawan's problem

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Shikhar Dhawan's prolonged bad patch is more about his mindset rather than technique, feel former players, who have watched the Indian opener's dip in form over the past few months.

Duleep final looks promising

Duleep final looks promising

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

The five-day Duleep Trophy cricket final between defending champions North Zone and hosts West Zone promises a no-holds-barred battle between two evenly matched sides at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.

Manhas, Bhatia lift Delhi

Manhas, Bhatia lift Delhi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

A summary of the second day's play in the Ranji Trophy Elite group matches on Monday.

Spotted: Jimmy Shergill in Pune

Spotted: Jimmy Shergill in Pune

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Reader Rajesh Dongre sends us some photographs.

Review: Boo Boo Black Sheep

Review: Boo Boo Black Sheep

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

A comic thriller that makes you laugh, but ends up killing the thrills.

Gambhir, Chopra tons rescue Delhi

Gambhir, Chopra tons rescue Delhi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Gautam Gambhir and Aakash Chopra struck centuries in the second innings to restore dented pride after star-studded Delhi faced the ignominy of following on against unfancied Himachal Pradesh

Reality check: Can India double defence exports?

Reality check: Can India double defence exports?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The prospects of India becoming a credible manufacturer of defence platforms or major weapon systems for export are remote, says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Patel, Chopra lift India A

Patel, Chopra lift India A

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Centuries from Parthiv Patel and Aakash Chopra helped India A reach a healthy 354 for four against South Africa A.