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'Better now than in eliminator': Salt on RCB's loss to SRH

'Better now than in eliminator': Salt on RCB's loss to SRH

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt sees a silver lining in their defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. He says they rather have a loss like that in the league stage than in the IPL play-offs.

From nowhere... Brevis pulls off jaw-dropping catch

From nowhere... Brevis pulls off jaw-dropping catch

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Dewald Brevis lit up the field with a moment of pure brilliance that turned heads-and possibly the tide-against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Why spinners are IPL's true game-changers...

Why spinners are IPL's true game-changers...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Afghanistan's Noor Ahmad registered the best figures for a Chennai spinner against Mumbai with 4-18, restricting the five-times champions to a below-par 155-9 and laying the foundation for his team's four-wicket victory on Sunday.

'Our Daughter Made Our Dreams Come True'

'Our Daughter Made Our Dreams Come True'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Ashok Mehlan's daughter Sheetal is among the first batch of girls to graduate from NDA.

SEE: Ashwin receives Padma Shri

SEE: Ashwin receives Padma Shri

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Ashwin retired from the game as the second highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps in 106 games, leaving him only behind Anil Kumble (619 wickets).

Gill-Sudharsan: Only pair to score 200 twice in T20s

Gill-Sudharsan: Only pair to score 200 twice in T20s

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are the first opening pair in the history of T20 cricket to chase 200 or more twice.

Fans Celebrate As Dhoni Returns In Style

Fans Celebrate As Dhoni Returns In Style

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Spectators at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai couldn't contain their joy as their beloved Thala was back in the CSK yellow once more.

Ashwin to stop CSK-related content on YouTube channel

Ashwin to stop CSK-related content on YouTube channel

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The video was taken down following intense reactions on social media as CSK faced their third consecutive defeat.

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

World Champion vs World No 1: Gukesh takes on Carlsen in opener

World Champion vs World No 1: Gukesh takes on Carlsen in opener

Rediff.com25 May 2025

D Gukesh will take on Magnus Carlsen in the opening round in what should be one of the most keenly-contested matches at the Norway Chess tournament.

Eliminator: MI Vs GT: Who Will Survive?

Eliminator: MI Vs GT: Who Will Survive?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

No side has won the IPL title after finishing fourth on the points table. Will Mumbai be able to break that jinx?

Can CSK Defy Odds and Still Make the Playoffs?

Can CSK Defy Odds and Still Make the Playoffs?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2025 campaign looks set for a bitter and heartbreaking end.

The Most Influential Indian Women In World Cinema

The Most Influential Indian Women In World Cinema

Rediff.com14 May 2025

A recent report in The Hollywood Reporter has listed 46 women as the Most Influential Women in International Film, and the ladies in positions of executives, producers and creatives.

Match-fixing allegations cloud IPL once again

Match-fixing allegations cloud IPL once again

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Cricket Association official Jaideep Bihani has accused the Rajasthan Royals of match-fixing after they failed to chase down nine runs in the final over in their last two matches.

Shepherd saw bowler's body language, knew he had him

Shepherd saw bowler's body language, knew he had him

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Romario Shepherd says he sensed confusion in Khaleel Ahmed's thinking, which helped him execute his range-hitting plans effectively against the Chennai Super Kings pacer in the death overs.

Fleming backs pacer Khaleel despite 33-run over

Fleming backs pacer Khaleel despite 33-run over

Rediff.com4 May 2025

CSK skipper M S Dhoni turned to Ahmed despite the impressive Anshul Kamboj (3-0-25-0) having one over remaining, but the left-arm quick wilted under Romario Shepherd's assault.

RCB chase top-2 finish: Can Kohli lead them there?

RCB chase top-2 finish: Can Kohli lead them there?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), already qualified for the playoffs, will aim to secure a top-two league stage finish when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash in Lucknow.

PIX: Dhoni's parents at a stadium for first time!

PIX: Dhoni's parents at a stadium for first time!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

This is the first time that Mahendra Singh Dhoni's parents Pan Singh and Devika Devi have attended a match in the stadium to watch him play.

Major ports' cargo handling rises 4% to 855 MT in FY25

Major ports' cargo handling rises 4% to 855 MT in FY25

Rediff.com13 May 2025

India's major ports registered a 4.3 per cent rise in cargo handling to 855 million tonnes in 2024-25, an official statement said on Tuesday. The increase in traffic was driven by higher container throughput (10 per cent), fertiliser cargo handling (13 per cent), POL cargo handling (3 per cent), and handling of miscellaneous commodities (31 per cent) compared to the previous fiscal year, according to the statement.

IPL PIX: Clinical KKR demolish CSK at Chepauk

IPL PIX: Clinical KKR demolish CSK at Chepauk

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

A clinical Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) thrashed a completely disoriented Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by eight wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Chennai on Friday.

PIX: Kohli readies for CSK showdown!

PIX: Kohli readies for CSK showdown!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Kohli will be instrumental in this effort as RCB chase the elusive title.

Why RCB face a huge challenge against CSK

Why RCB face a huge challenge against CSK

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

RCB will have to tweak their team composition to suit the demands of the Chepauk pitch in their second IPL match against CSK, said Shane Watson.

IPL 2025: Royals' captain Parag fined for slow over rate

IPL 2025: Royals' captain Parag fined for slow over rate

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow overrate during his team's six-run victory over Chennai Super Kings.

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.

Kamal Haasan not to release Thug Life in Karnataka

Kamal Haasan not to release Thug Life in Karnataka

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Kamal Haasan starrer Thug Life will not be released in Karnataka on June 5, the scheduled date for the pan-India release of the much-anticipated movie, its producers informed the Karnataka high court on Tuesday.

Ravi Kishan Wins An Award Not For Films!

Ravi Kishan Wins An Award Not For Films!

Rediff.com18 May 2025

BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan has been awarded the Sansad Ratna for his outstanding performance in the Lok Sabha, becoming the first actor-turned-politician to receive the honour.

Shami achieves unique feat in IPL

Shami achieves unique feat in IPL

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Shami has dismissed a batter four times off the first ball of an innings in the IPL, the most by a bowler

Drool... Drool... What To Expect From IPL 2025

Drool... Drool... What To Expect From IPL 2025

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Record scores, a dream debut and a salivating season awaits.

Watching YOU: AI Surveillance At Railway Stations

Watching YOU: AI Surveillance At Railway Stations

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Railways ramps up project to instal AI-based cameras that can recognise faces.

Some positives for CSK despite defeat in Mullanpur

Some positives for CSK despite defeat in Mullanpur

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

As the asking rate spiralled to 17 in the last four overs, Conway was swapped for Ravindra Jadeja.

Ashwin surpasses Bhuvi to attain IPL milestone

Ashwin surpasses Bhuvi to attain IPL milestone

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

The Chennai-born cricketer has 185 wickets in 217 matches at an average of 29.92, conceding runs at an economy of 7.18.

It helps when you have clarity on your role: Padikkal

It helps when you have clarity on your role: Padikkal

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Devdutt Padikkal attributed his vastly improved strike-rate in IPL 2025 to a shift in mindset and him working on his range of shots.

RCB's top performer benched: Tactical move or trouble?

RCB's top performer benched: Tactical move or trouble?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Hazlewood, who was snapped up for a hefty Rs 12.50 crore at the auction, has been a cornerstone of RCB's bowling attack this season, claiming 18 wickets in just 10 matches.

Batters outdone by 'solid bounce' of Chennai pitch: Ashwin

Batters outdone by 'solid bounce' of Chennai pitch: Ashwin

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin continued his absolute dominance over batters during the first Test against Bangladesh, returning with a six-wicket haul, and the star off-spinner said he enjoyed every moment of bowling on the red-soil pitch, which is often perceived as pacer-friendly, because of the steep bounce it offers.

Why Stalin Is Pushing Keeladi Over Indus Valley

Why Stalin Is Pushing Keeladi Over Indus Valley

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'It has the potential to sow seeds of furthering discord when the direction of the discourse is aimed at propagating the perceived supremacy of 'cultural nationalism' from a distant past over the prevailing dominance of 'Constitutional nationalism',' argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

'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'

KKR don't let conditions dictate their game: Iyer

KKR don't let conditions dictate their game: Iyer

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'I am at my best when my mindset for the game is right.'

Playing in Kolkata a homecoming of sorts for MSD

Playing in Kolkata a homecoming of sorts for MSD

Rediff.com6 May 2025

It was at Eden in January 2001 that a young Dhoni, then representing Bihar, announced himself with a maiden first-class century -- a knock that now feels prophetic in retrospect.

'I've never felt he is Virat Kohli, for us he is Cheeku': Ishant

'I've never felt he is Virat Kohli, for us he is Cheeku': Ishant

Rediff.com17 May 2025

shant Sharma reflected on his close bonding with Virat Kohli, dating back to their early days in Delhi cricket.

IPL: Woeful and winless, CSK face plucky Punjab

IPL: Woeful and winless, CSK face plucky Punjab

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

With Mahendra Singh Dhoni being the same player and no one to "bell the cat", CSK are in unusual mess with a mis-firing top-order where the skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has had to give up his opening slot.