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IPL: LSG banking on spinners to deliver against SRH

IPL: LSG banking on spinners to deliver against SRH

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Lucknow Super Giants will be itching to get back to winning ways against a buoyant Sunrisers Hyderabad with young wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi holding the key.

War Doesn't Dim Ukraine's Christmas Spirit

War Doesn't Dim Ukraine's Christmas Spirit

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Glimpses of Christmas celebrations amid the war in Ukraine...

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Gems you can enjoy from the time he was at his handsome and magnetic best.

Why 2024, NCP ready to stake claim for Maha CM post now also: Ajit Pawar

Why 2024, NCP ready to stake claim for Maha CM post now also: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The Leader of Opposition in the assembly also told an interviewer that he will "100 per cent" like to be chief minister of Maharashtra.

Karnataka's Limited Scope To Dole Out Freebies

Karnataka's Limited Scope To Dole Out Freebies

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The state's revenue receipts might not afford various freebies announced by the parties, unless revenue deficit and hence fiscal deficit is widened.

PIX: Alcaraz, Rybakina on course for 'Sunshine Double'

PIX: Alcaraz, Rybakina on course for 'Sunshine Double'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Indian Wells champions Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina stayed on course to complete the 'Sunshine Double' at the Miami Open.

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'The only violence I have had in any film of mine is a slap.' 'When Nikhil narrated the film to me, I was blown away.' 'I was literally screaming out of my chair.'

US-promoted Indo-Pacific strategy bound to fail: China ahead of Quad summit

US-promoted Indo-Pacific strategy bound to fail: China ahead of Quad summit

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The US "Indo-Pacific Strategy" is bound to be a failed strategy, Wang said in the comments posted by the Chinese foreign ministry on its website.

The Fear Of Rejection

The Fear Of Rejection

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The fear of rejection keeps many of us from experiencing the rich lives we deserve, notes Harsh Roongta.

'Shocked' Kohli dedicates 71st ton to Anushka, daughter

'Shocked' Kohli dedicates 71st ton to Anushka, daughter

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Kohli credited his wife, actor Anushka Sharma for standing behind him like a rock during his turbulent times.

Handling Indian superstars has gotten Nitin Menon 'match ready' for Ashes

Handling Indian superstars has gotten Nitin Menon 'match ready' for Ashes

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Umpiring at home over the past three years under the constant pressure put by the big Indian stars has helped Nitin Menon grow immensely as an ICC Elite Panel umpire.

Kirsten cites bowling issues for GT's struggles

Kirsten cites bowling issues for GT's struggles

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

GT are probably missing New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson, who they have traded to Kolkata Knight Riders.

NIA to probe 2,988 kg heroin seizure at Mundra port

NIA to probe 2,988 kg heroin seizure at Mundra port

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday took over the probe into the seizure of 2,988 kg narcotic at the Mundra port in Gujarat, an official said.

'My films are made for the big screen and I will never take that away from my fans'

'My films are made for the big screen and I will never take that away from my fans'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'It's the movie theatres where I meet my fans. We have a pact.'

Businessman kidnapped from outside Kolkata mall, rescued in hours

Businessman kidnapped from outside Kolkata mall, rescued in hours

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

A businessman was allegedly kidnapped from outside a shopping mall in south Kolkata's Kasba area but was rescued within hours, a senior police officer said on Thursday.

As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

ICICI Bank has the largest proportion of SDR loans as a percentage of its total, followed by state-run United Bank of India and Canara Bank.

Beware, Putin's Tanks!

Beware, Putin's Tanks!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The Ukrainian territorial defence forces's latest recruits are prepping for combat.

IPL PHOTOS: Rajasthan thrash DC after Jaiswal, Boult heroics

IPL PHOTOS: Rajasthan thrash DC after Jaiswal, Boult heroics

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League matches played in Guwahati on Saturday.

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

There is nothing of the level of Yes Minister, House Of Cards, Madam Secretary or Veep but there are at least 10 Hindi series and an OTT-released film or two, to whet the viewer's appetite for power-mongering, corruption and intrigue.

Bailout a blessing in disguise for Kingfisher

Bailout a blessing in disguise for Kingfisher

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Although a merger with low-cost carrier SpiceJet would have made the Kingfisher-Deccan combine the largest carrier in Indian skies, it would have put a huge burden on the Vijay Mallya-controlled carrier's financials, feel experts. SpiceJet's losses have almost doubled to Rs 133 crore (Rs 1.33 billion) this year -- of which Rs 123 crore (Rs 1.23 billion) were incurred in the March quarter -- as compared with last year.

Why Is This Famous Israeli Commando At The Taj?

Why Is This Famous Israeli Commando At The Taj?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Ehud Barak was once the man most feared by terrorists in the Arab world.

Delhi services bill: Tharoor says coercive federalism exists; Lekhi hits back

Delhi services bill: Tharoor says coercive federalism exists; Lekhi hits back

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Tharoor argued that the proposed bill represents a "grave chapter in the history of the Indian republic, seeking to ratify an ordinance that in many ways is an assault on our democratic heritage and the spirit of federalism."

Are Wealthy Indians Paying Less Tax?

Are Wealthy Indians Paying Less Tax?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

While movie stars like Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan are among the top I-T payers, very few of the wealthiest Indians figure on the list.

Postponement of IPL 'blessing in disguse' for this KKR pacer

Postponement of IPL 'blessing in disguse' for this KKR pacer

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders pace bowler Shivam Mavi said that the postponement of the Indian Premier League this year has come as a blessing in disguise for him.

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

There is, between Rao's tenure as PM and the current Modi regime, a powerful resonance of how transition can be managed. Rao's tenure saw many scams -- one where he was supposedly approached by Harshad Mehta with a bribe for making the securities scam go away. The Opposition insisted on a JPC. Despite knowing a JPC report would undermine him politically, Rao agreed to one, saying he had 'nothing to hide'.

'Narendra Modi is clearly rattled'

'Narendra Modi is clearly rattled'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'The Bharat Jodo Yatra successfully resurrected the Rahul Gandhi brand.' 'There's a critical mass that has built up for the Congress and Mr Modi is feeling the heat on the Adani issue, the raids on the BBC offices, the Opposition getting together.'

He Made Amitabh Sing For The First Time

He Made Amitabh Sing For The First Time

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

'But some like Rakesh leave an imprint that is hard to remove or forget...'

Subsidy in disguise? AI charges more on LTC tickets

Subsidy in disguise? AI charges more on LTC tickets

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

In what could be seen as another subsidy to the cash-strapped national carrier, the Air India website has opened a special section for LTC tickets to government servants.

PHOTOS: India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI

PHOTOS: India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Images from the second One-Day International between India and New Zealand, at Raipur.

4 Haryana MLAs receive threats, extortion calls, 6 held; Pak links found

4 Haryana MLAs receive threats, extortion calls, 6 held; Pak links found

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Some ex-MLAs from Punjab, too, had received similar threats from these numbers. The callers spoke to them in Mumbai accent and in Punjabi, the IGP said.

Wake up call for India! Here's what Dravid needs to do...

Wake up call for India! Here's what Dravid needs to do...

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Following India's ODI series loss to Australia at home, head coach Rahul Dravid has his task cut out with the ODI World Cup set to be held at home later this year.

Don't see anything wrong with Kohli's game: Rohit

Don't see anything wrong with Kohli's game: Rohit

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

India top order batsman Virat Kohli had a subdued one-day series against West Indies but captain Rohit Sharma said the team were not worried about his form.

BSVI phase 2: Diesel car cost likely to rise by nearly Rs 80,000

BSVI phase 2: Diesel car cost likely to rise by nearly Rs 80,000

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Buying a car, particularly a diesel-powered one, is set to pinch the customers' pockets even more from the next financial year, as the second phase of Bharat Stage VI (BSVI) emission norms kicks in. The rules require cars to be compliant with real driving emission (RDE) norms, which measure pollutants emitted by cars while they are being driven on the road, unlike in a laboratory test. The norms may increase the cost of producing diesel vehicles by nearly Rs 75,000 to Rs 80,000, and petrol-powered ones by Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000, analysts said.

Wandering on streets late at night not a crime: Court

Wandering on streets late at night not a crime: Court

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Mumbai police had registered the case against the man on June 13 and the Girgaon metropolitan magistrate's court passed its order acquitting him on June 16.

Satyam loss is L&T's blessing in disguise

Satyam loss is L&T's blessing in disguise

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

The L&T stock, which fell by over 5 per cent in intra-day trades on Monday bounced back towards the end of the session though it was still in the red. The stock has been badly de-rated since the engineering major made it clear that it was a contender for Satyam, picking up a 12 per cent stake in the tech firm. Had L&T won control at the winning bid of Rs 58 per share, the stock may have lost further ground. As it stands, not too much damage has been done.

How gold is being imported under the guise of platinum

How gold is being imported under the guise of platinum

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Thanks to an ambiguous law on the import of platinum alloys, some bullion importers are making big profits. A handful of them are importing refined gold cloaked as platinum alloy. Gold attracts 15 per cent import duty, as opposed to platinum alloy that invites a duty of 10.75 per cent. Industry sources say this is a case of mis-declaration and duty violation.

Aus favourites, but T20 WC is anyone's for the taking

Aus favourites, but T20 WC is anyone's for the taking

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Purists may hope for a better balance between bat and ball compared to previous slugfests, and the big grounds and long boundaries may offer some relief for bowlers while putting a premium on fielding.

RR vs PBKS: Turning Point: Chahal Magic

RR vs PBKS: Turning Point: Chahal Magic

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Yuzi Chahal strengthened his hold over the Purple Cap with 22 wickets in 11 matches.

Why Prabhas' Film Shoots HALTED

Why Prabhas' Film Shoots HALTED

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of movies with Subhash K Jha.