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What Should Change In Indian Cricket?

What Should Change In Indian Cricket?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'In India we have a lot of superstar worship.' 'If we lose a match, but Tendulkar hits a century people are happy that their star did not let them down.' 'This should change. People should support the team and the sport and not individuals.'

Deepika's A Queen At Cannes!

Deepika's A Queen At Cannes!

Rediff.com18 May 2022

For her first formal appearance at this year's Cannes Film Festival, jury member Deepika Padukone channeled her inner royalty.

T20 World Cup PIX: Namibia STUN Sri Lanka

T20 World Cup PIX: Namibia STUN Sri Lanka

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES of the Group A, round one match of the T20 World Cup played between Sri Lanka and Namibia at the Simonds Stadium, in South Geelong, Australia on Sunday

'Satishji, it was not your turn'

'Satishji, it was not your turn'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'Thank you for the cinema, thank you for the laughs.'

Taapsee, Mithali Play A Mazedaar Game Of Cricket

Taapsee, Mithali Play A Mazedaar Game Of Cricket

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Dressed in a blue tee and black track pants, Taapsee Pannu took on the media.

SEE: Indian Flag hoisted at CWG Village in Birmingham

SEE: Indian Flag hoisted at CWG Village in Birmingham

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Several athletes, including the hockey men's and women's teams of India, took part in the flag-hoisting ceremony at the CWG Village on Thursday.

India undergo intense prep ahead of World Cup

India undergo intense prep ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Scenario-based training, specialist coaches as coach Reid wants to take it one game at a time.

'South African cricket will welcome Dhoni with open arms'

'South African cricket will welcome Dhoni with open arms'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Contracted and domestic Indian players are not allowed to participate in any other T20 leagues except the IPL, and it remains a contentious issue.

Shashi Tharoor's shout out to Sanju Samson

Shashi Tharoor's shout out to Sanju Samson

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'Delighted to hear from Sri Lanka that @IamSanjuSamson has recovered from his strained knee ligament and that Thiruvananthapuram's finest will again be available for India! All the best, Sanju!'

'We've to change how we look at old age'

'We've to change how we look at old age'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'We always think of retirement as a time to settle down, that it is the sunset of our lives.' 'Instead of calling it retirement, we must call it 're-tyre-ing', that is putting a new set of tyres and going on a new journey.'

Let Oppn have its say in Parliament: Naidu's advice to govt

Let Oppn have its say in Parliament: Naidu's advice to govt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

He underlined the need for patience in political life and said those seeking a change of guard should go back to the people to achieve it.

Top Performer: Shubman Gill

Top Performer: Shubman Gill

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Gill, who had hit 84 in the previous game against Delhi Capitals, was in imperious form as he cut, drove and smacked the Punjab Kings bowlers.

Deewar is Amitabh Bachchan's finest performance till date

Deewar is Amitabh Bachchan's finest performance till date

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Directors Yash Chopra, Ramesh Sippy and R Balki speak about their close associtation with the iconic actor.

On this day in '83, Kapil Dev scored 175* against Zimbabwe

On this day in '83, Kapil Dev scored 175* against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

On this day in 1983, legendary Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev delivered a smashing 175* against Zimbabwe in the 20th match of the World Cup that year in England.

Does Kane Williamson need these legends in the middle?

Does Kane Williamson need these legends in the middle?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Reckon Captain Kane can call on Murali, Lara and Steyn to shore up his resources on the field of play?

CSK-RR: Top Performer: Magical Moeen

CSK-RR: Top Performer: Magical Moeen

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Moeen played the finest inning of his IPL career. Having struggled in IPL 2022, the Englishman smashed a 19-ball 50, the second-fastest half-century in the four-time champions' history.

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

"Nari shakti" and women empowerment dominated the theme of tableaux of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Tripura at the Republic Day parade here on Thursday.

Cricket fraternity rejoices as Dhoni turns 41

Cricket fraternity rejoices as Dhoni turns 41

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

As Dhoni turned 41 on Thursday, the cricket fraternity showered their heartfelt wishes

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Who Was Lata's Favourite Co-Singer?

Who Was Lata's Favourite Co-Singer?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Playback singers enjoyed the challenge of being pitched against the finest voice God ever created, but they were also wary of Lata Mangeshkar's endless resourcefulness in rendition.

The Man Who Never Gives Up

The Man Who Never Gives Up

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

No matter who the opponent, or how big the adversity, Andy Murray never backs away from the fight, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Dom's Take: Ustad Astad

Dom's Take: Ustad Astad

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Dominic Xavier pays homage to the Dance Pioneer.

Wrist Assured: Viswanath's autobiography launched during India-Lanka Test

Wrist Assured: Viswanath's autobiography launched during India-Lanka Test

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The book, aptly titled Wrist Assured, co-authored by senior journalist R Kaushik

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

Rediff.com4 May 2023

These films, even at their saddest, darkest and grossest, retain their sense of humour, their sense of proportion, which again is something you associate with a Malayali.

An appreciation of 2008's finest film

An appreciation of 2008's finest film

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

On the whole, Wall-E works in the same way that Charlie Chaplin does: an unlikely trampy hero embarks on a silent-movie romance with an elegant, far more attractive female. The odds are stacked against them, the protagonist is klutzy beyond repair, and the poetry found in their impossible dalliance is banal, slapstick -- and, quite simply, timeless.

Top Performer: Rahul Tripathi

Top Performer: Rahul Tripathi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Rahul Tripathi's 71 off 37 balls for the Sunrisers Hyderabad against the Kolkata Knight Riders stood out above the rest for its quality, pacing and overall impact.

'BJP wants to make an example out of Rahul Gandhi'

'BJP wants to make an example out of Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'They also think that if all opposition parties rally behind him, then 2024 will be Rahul versus Modi and that will be advantage BJP'

Review: Piku may be the finest Hindi film of 2015

Review: Piku may be the finest Hindi film of 2015

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Piku is a film with tremendous heart, raves Raja Sen.

Who thought 'Calendar' ki bhi date khatam ho jayegi?

Who thought 'Calendar' ki bhi date khatam ho jayegi?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'The Three Musketeers have lost the most talented, generous and loving Musketeer.'

When Cricket Met Bollywood

When Cricket Met Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who plays Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan's '83, based on India's triumphant campaign to win the 1983 World Cup, and members of that history-making team teamed up to promote '83.

Can Sunday bring 2011 Tendulkar moment for Messi?

Can Sunday bring 2011 Tendulkar moment for Messi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Indian fans wait for Messi's '2011 Tendulkar moment'

Why would one of the world's finest reporters join Starbucks?

Why would one of the world's finest reporters join Starbucks?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Rajiv Chandrasekaran wrote Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Baghdad's Green Zone, based on his days as the Washington Post's correspondent in Baghdad. It was made into a movie, starring Matt Damon.

IPL 2022 to be held in India without crowd: BCCI

IPL 2022 to be held in India without crowd: BCCI

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

A top Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source confirmed that the The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season will be held in India.

Umran aspires to hit magical 155kmph mark soon

Umran aspires to hit magical 155kmph mark soon

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Umran Malik says he would want to cross the 155kmph speed mark one day

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Before Kuttey's release, co-produced and co-penned by VB, Sukanya Verma takes a look back at the filmmaker's unique body of work.

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Johan Neeskens, one of the finest midfielders football has seen, is in Mumbai this week in connection with the World Coaches Programme.

High Point: Sheldon Jackson's Wicket-keeping

High Point: Sheldon Jackson's Wicket-keeping

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The great Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter to hail the KKR wicket-keeper, saying that piece of work reminded him of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Harmanpreet Kaur first Indian to win ICC women's player of month

Harmanpreet Kaur first Indian to win ICC women's player of month

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India's inspirational captain Harmanpreet Kaur claimed the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for September 2022.

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Dhapola's feat did not miss the attention of the BCCI secretary Jay Shah who termed it as one of the finest bowling performances of the tournament.

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The stadiums at Qatar offer plenty of wisdom and chutzpah on how to take our own lives forward.