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Pacers put India A in driver's seat vs SA A

Pacers put India A in driver's seat vs SA A

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Abhimanyu Easwaran made the future path all the more tough with his second duck of the match, while Sai Sudharsan concluded his lukewarm preparation for the South Africa Test series with an underwhelming 23 off 38 balls.

Norris takes Mexico pole to up pressure on Piastri

Norris takes Mexico pole to up pressure on Piastri

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Norris had shown his pace in final practice when he became the third different driver to top the timesheets in the three sessions, punching out an impressive lap 0.345 faster than anyone else.

Baramulla Review: Unique Film!

Baramulla Review: Unique Film!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The supernatural-mystery stuff is well balanced with Baramulla's more grounded, socially realistic elements, making it one of the most unique and creatively well-realised Hindi films Mayur Sanap has seen in a long time.

Trump scraps talks with Putin, to meet Xi in South Korea

Trump scraps talks with Putin, to meet Xi in South Korea

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his upcoming diplomatic trip to Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan, highlighting a significant meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

Twin tons! Could Jurel edge out Sudharsan for No 3 Test slot?

Twin tons! Could Jurel edge out Sudharsan for No 3 Test slot?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Dhruv Jurel made a strong case for his continued presence in the senior Test eleven with his second hundred in as many innings against South Africa A while fortifying India A's position on the third day of the four-day match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

PIX: Sabalenka, Rybakina to battle for WTA Finals crown

PIX: Sabalenka, Rybakina to battle for WTA Finals crown

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a gladiatorial battle between big-hitters on Friday to book a WTA Finals title showdown with Elena Rybakina.

Can pace depth end England's Ashes drought Down Under?

Can pace depth end England's Ashes drought Down Under?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

England 'quietly confident' heading into Ashes series, says Wood

The Quiet Courage of Walking Away

The Quiet Courage of Walking Away

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Walking away is easier when nothing is at stake. It is far harder when you must break away from your core. Those who manage to do this are truly admirable because it takes immense courage to choose yourself when that becomes the only path to survival, notes Aarti David.

Eng cricketer Knight finds redemption in 'rubbish year'

Eng cricketer Knight finds redemption in 'rubbish year'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'I'm really pleased. Like I've had pretty rubbish year, not going to lie before this World Cup.'

WI lacked bite without Shamar, Alzarri: Rampaul

WI lacked bite without Shamar, Alzarri: Rampaul

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

With the pitch here not assisting the spinners so far a great deal, Rampaul expressed his surprise.

Thode Door Thode Paas Review: Pleasant Watch

Thode Door Thode Paas Review: Pleasant Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Pankaj Kapur, who visibly enjoys playing the ringmaster to this family circus, is the glue that holds Thode Door Thode Paas together, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Why You Don't Need a Market Rally to Build Wealth

Why You Don't Need a Market Rally to Build Wealth

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Every investor loves a bull market - that feeling of watching portfolios rise and headlines being filled with record highs is gratifying. Yet, wealth creation in the stock market is not just a matter of market rallies. Some of the most successful investors make their fortunes in periods of slow or even negative market momentum. The secret is mindset, strategy, and disciplined investing, not chasing short-term rallies.

Chase demands more runs to fix West Indies' Test woes

Chase demands more runs to fix West Indies' Test woes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The lack of quality first class cricket in the Caribbean has impacted the Test team badly and considering that, West Indies skipper Roston Chase wants the current bunch of players to get a longer run so that they can learn on the job.

'I Want To Inspire Others And Help Us As A Nation'

'I Want To Inspire Others And Help Us As A Nation'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

'I'm looking at it as a chance to play international football, to represent India, and to hopefully inspire other players with a similar background to me, to show them that they can come to India and do the same thing.'

WC: Unhappy GM Nepomniachtchi checks out after shock loss

WC: Unhappy GM Nepomniachtchi checks out after shock loss

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'...There's nothing to say about the chess aspect... One of those places that you don't feel sad about leaving.'

'If Entrepreneurship Is A Marathon, Then...'

'If Entrepreneurship Is A Marathon, Then...'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'...then preparing oneself for the long haul is also essential.' 'Identifying and holding onto values gives you strength to withstand the difficulties enroute.' 'Taking care of your physical, mental, and intellectual well-being gives you the strength to stay the path.'

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'If all of us (all the 57 Shiv Sena MLAs) stand together we can change the dynamic. We are not afraid of anyone.'

''It's Very Explosive Material'

''It's Very Explosive Material'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'You can't make art with a point of view of fear. You have to present the truth.' 'That's why such films are not being made these days.' 'You never put the truth in the script because you fear you might offend somebody.'

How Abhishek Cracked The Code Down Under

How Abhishek Cracked The Code Down Under

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Abhishek Sharma finished as the highest run-getter in the rain-hit five-match T20I series, having amassed 163 runs in the series at a strike rate of 161.39.

Asia Cup Trophy to reach India 'in a day or two'?

Asia Cup Trophy to reach India 'in a day or two'?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'We are pursuing this matter, about 10 days ago also we wrote a letter to the chairman of ACC, but there is no change in their stand.'

'Fast bowlers need help': Gambhir blasts Delhi pitch

'Fast bowlers need help': Gambhir blasts Delhi pitch

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Despite India's seven-wicket win in Delhi, Gambhir called the surface 'alarming' and stressed the need for more balanced wickets to keep Test cricket alive.

Recipes: An Exciting Arunachal Platter

Recipes: An Exciting Arunachal Platter

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Cook a full meal of intriguing Arunachali food and surprise a foodie loved one.

'We've broken the barrier, now winning must be a habit'

'We've broken the barrier, now winning must be a habit'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

At the stroke of midnight, Harmanpreet Kaur created her legacy, "broke the barrier" and declared that this is not the end but just the beginning.

'Shah Rukh Fighting Shah Rukh, Falling, Tumbling...'

'Shah Rukh Fighting Shah Rukh, Falling, Tumbling...'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'In almost every film, Shah Rukhbhai has done a lot of his own stunts.'

Sai Sudharsan's No. 3 Spot Is Under Fire

Sai Sudharsan's No. 3 Spot Is Under Fire

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

When you bat at No. 3 for India, history demands runs and resilience. From Rahul Dravid to Cheteshwar Pujara, the role has symbolised grit.

Pant ready for final audition before South Africa Tests

Pant ready for final audition before South Africa Tests

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

India A skipper Rishabh Pant will look to build on the gains from the first match, while the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav will aim for crucial red-ball game time in the second four-day match against a Temba Bavuma-led South Africa A in Bengaluru from Thursday.

Sudharsan wants to be versatile like K L Rahul

Sudharsan wants to be versatile like K L Rahul

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India's Test No 3 Sai Sudharsan said his primary aim is to win matches for the team rather than focusing on individual goals.

Pakistan, China testing nuclear weapons: Trump's big reveal

Pakistan, China testing nuclear weapons: Trump's big reveal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Pakistan and China are among the countries which are testing nuclear weapons, United States President Donald Trump has said to justify his administration's plans to resume testing of the US's own nuclear assets after a gap of over three decades.

Women's WC: Aus start favourties but Healy wary of hosts threat

Women's WC: Aus start favourties but Healy wary of hosts threat

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

India have figured out a style of play in ODIs, and will be real threat: Australia skipper Healy

'Test squad should be made up of domestic performers'

'Test squad should be made up of domestic performers'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, who have had a prolific career in the Ranji Trophy, know the importance of rewarding consistent performers in the domestic circuit with international call-ups.

'You need those little moments of luck'

'You need those little moments of luck'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Dravid fully understood what the younger crop of players were going through after the loss in the final, following a dominant 10-match win streak, saying that he went through such emotions when India lost to Australia in the 2003 World Cup finals, and it hurts a lot when something comes really close and players miss out on it.

Nehru Should Have Retired In 1957

Nehru Should Have Retired In 1957

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

...a time when his legacy ledger was still positive and before the debacle against China. With every subsequent election, our leaders tend to become weaker. India should consider passing a law that no person should hold the highest office in our country for more than two terms, points out Harishchandra.

Why India didn't prepare rank turners for Windies

Why India didn't prepare rank turners for Windies

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

We didn't ask for rank turners so need to put in more effort to get bounce and turn: Jadeja

751 FIRs, but charged only in one: Umar Khalid in SC

751 FIRs, but charged only in one: Umar Khalid in SC

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Activist Umar Khalid seeks bail in the UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, claiming lack of evidence and denying conspiracy charges. Other activists also argue for bail, citing delays and insufficient evidence.

'One thing India could have done better was...'

'One thing India could have done better was...'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Spin great Anil Kumble said the Indian bowlers could have done more to maintain pressure on the West Indian batters on Day 4 of the second Test.

They Fought To The Last Man For India

They Fought To The Last Man For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

On November 18, 1962, 114 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon fought till the last man, and last bullet, in sub-zero temperatures, to beat back the huge Chinese army. We salute the Heroes of Rezang La.

'Bit Of Rahul, Bit Of Sachin'

'Bit Of Rahul, Bit Of Sachin'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'The most attractive hundred I've seen in India in recent times.'

India's batters surprised by extra bounce, admits Abhishek

India's batters surprised by extra bounce, admits Abhishek

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Abhishek Sharma admitted that India's batting unit was caught slightly off guard by the extra bounce and disciplined bowling in Australian conditions in the second T20I in Melbourne.

New Zealand get massive boost ahead of England visit

New Zealand get massive boost ahead of England visit

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Further talking on the recently concluded T20I series against the Mitchell Marsh-led side, Walter spoke about the Kiwis' performance in the two-match series that they played.

'Kohli greatest white ball player; Rohit not far behind'

'Kohli greatest white ball player; Rohit not far behind'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Australia opener Travis Head expects the "great white ball" duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to carry on till the 2027 ODI World Cup.