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Did CSK miss a trick on Cameron Green?

Did CSK miss a trick on Cameron Green?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Green was acquired by the Kolkata-based franchise for a record Rs 25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas signing in IPL history.

Trump: 'Field Marshal Munir Is A Very Great Guy'

Trump: 'Field Marshal Munir Is A Very Great Guy'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'We have a great leader coming, the prime minister of Pakistan and the field marshal.'

IPO Market Shows No Sign Of Slowing

IPO Market Shows No Sign Of Slowing

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The first time India has seen two consecutive blockbuster IPO years.'

Fielding a concern, but India eye series sweep

Fielding a concern, but India eye series sweep

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

The first three matches were low-scoring affairs, but the fourth T20I was a run-fest, with both India and Sri Lanka registering their highest-ever totals in the format.

No truth to Laxman replacing Gambhir as Test coach: BCCI

No truth to Laxman replacing Gambhir as Test coach: BCCI

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has denied speculation that the Board has approached batting great V V S Laxman to take over as Team India's Test coach and replace Gautam Gambhir.

NZ to amend laws for GI registration of Indian goods

NZ to amend laws for GI registration of Indian goods

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

New Zealand has taken a binding commitment under its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India to amend its laws within 18 months of the pact's implementation to facilitate the geographical indication (GI) registration of Indian goods besides wines, and spirits in the island nation. The current GI law of New Zealand only allows India's wines and spirits to be registered.

Padikkal's 3rd ton in 4 games... turns VHT into ODI trial

Padikkal's 3rd ton in 4 games... turns VHT into ODI trial

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Devdutt Padikkal is turning the Vijay Hazare Trophy into a compelling audition for higher honours, registering his third century in four matches to keep his name firmly in the India ODI conversation.

India hold the edge ahead of final T20I, say experts

India hold the edge ahead of final T20I, say experts

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Steyn, however, said his team had "exceeded expectations" on their tour of India.

Injured Archer out of Ashes, England drop Pope from Boxing Day Test

Injured Archer out of Ashes, England drop Pope from Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Fast bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out of the rest of the Ashes series with a left side strain.

Shock split: Alcaraz ends long partnership with Ferrero

Shock split: Alcaraz ends long partnership with Ferrero

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

World tennis number one Carlos Alcaraz has split with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, they said on Wednesday, ending a seven-year partnership that delivered 24 titles including six Grand Slam crowns.

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Critics Choice Awards was held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and saw Hollywood's A-listers get honoured at the first awards ceremony of the year.

Falling In Love With Dubai

Falling In Love With Dubai

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Dubai spoils you, discovers Rishika Shah, and you don't even realise it until you leave.

Why RCB may bench Venkatesh Iyer despite Rs 7 crore deal

Why RCB may bench Venkatesh Iyer despite Rs 7 crore deal

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Defending champions RCB bolstered their squad by securing Iyer, Jacob Duffy and Mangesh Yadav, among others during the auction held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

Kapil Sharma-Priyanka Provide The Laughs On OTT

Kapil Sharma-Priyanka Provide The Laughs On OTT

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

It's raining sequels on OTT this week, but that's not all. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch.

Olympian Bindra Urges Introspection After Messi's India Tour

Olympian Bindra Urges Introspection After Messi's India Tour

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

'Icons like Messi inspire us and that inspiration matters deeply. But inspiration must be met with intent.'

End of war 'very close': Trump after meeting Zelenskyy

End of war 'very close': Trump after meeting Zelenskyy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday said a peace agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war is getting 'very close', after a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

Digvijaya Singh creates flutter by sharing Modi's photo, lauding RSS-BJP

Digvijaya Singh creates flutter by sharing Modi's photo, lauding RSS-BJP

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday lauded the organisational power of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-Bharatiya Janata Party as he shared Narendra Modi's old picture and said how a grassroots worker went on to become the chief minister and prime minister by sitting at the feet of their leaders.

2025: Top 10 Male Performances

2025: Top 10 Male Performances

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

In the year gone by, quite a few of the younger actors flexed their acting muscle. Whether the films were blockbusters or not is immaterial, what matters is the effort put in.

Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Team India's Roller Coaster 2025

Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Team India's Roller Coaster 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

While the white-ball trophy cabinet kept getting heavier, Team India's fortunes in Test cricket swung wildly between hope and despair in 2025.

Why CSK should target Sarfaraz Khan at IPL auction

Why CSK should target Sarfaraz Khan at IPL auction

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Former Chennai Super Kings batter Suresh Raina believes the five-time IPL champions should look at buying the in-form Sarfaraz Khan at the auction on Tuesday.

Bangkok Love Story... And A Recipe

Bangkok Love Story... And A Recipe

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will be instantly smitten, like I was.

Samantha Won't Take Raj's Last Name

Samantha Won't Take Raj's Last Name

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

She is no longer Samantha Ruth Prabhu. She will be known henceforth as just Samantha.

Why Zidane's son ditched France to play for Algeria

Why Zidane's son ditched France to play for Algeria

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winner Zinedine, said his grandfather had supported him in switching international allegiance to Algeria, after playing for France at junior level.

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'Our problem is not a budget deficit but a trust deficit. We need to trust our institutions and industries to innovate and lead. That is the way forward for India.'

World Rapid: Humpy in joint lead; Gukesh, Erigaisi stay in hunt

World Rapid: Humpy in joint lead; Gukesh, Erigaisi stay in hunt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Reigning champion Koneru Humpy displayed her trademark composure and tenacity to remain in joint lead in the women's section.

Regena Goes To Germany

Regena Goes To Germany

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Regena Cassandra posted beautiful pictures from her trip to Munich, and posted them on social media with fun captions.

'Indian Cricket Is A Strange Place'

'Indian Cricket Is A Strange Place'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

'Hearts are broken for sure. You've got to feel bad for Shubman Gill.'

'Class act by the Barmy Army'

'Class act by the Barmy Army'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Charlie Smith, one of the thousands of England fans cheering on Ben Stokes's struggling team, stopped off on the way to the ground to buy bin bags and gather up the garbage.

What Epstein files say about Ayurveda, massage practices

What Epstein files say about Ayurveda, massage practices

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Newly released Epstein files contain references to 'massage techniques' and Ayurveda from India. The files, released by the US Justice Department, also include photos of former US President Bill Clinton and the late pop star Michael Jackson.

'We Got Exactly The Right Casting This Film Wanted'

'We Got Exactly The Right Casting This Film Wanted'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Writer and director Anusha Rizvi returns to cinema after 15 years with warmth, wit and many a laughs.

Carey stands firm: 'Not a walker' amid Ashes row

Carey stands firm: 'Not a walker' amid Ashes row

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

He said he might have reviewed the caught-behind decision himself had he been given out -- but not with great confidence.

Blow for Liverpool; Isak out for two months after surgery

Blow for Liverpool; Isak out for two months after surgery

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak is expected to be sidelined for at least a couple of months after breaking his leg and undergoing surgery.

'Sreenivasan Had A Deadly Sense Of Humour'

'Sreenivasan Had A Deadly Sense Of Humour'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

'He has never offended anyone in spite of his criticism on Communism or any 'isms'.'

MCG pitch: Pietersen, Kartik question double standards

MCG pitch: Pietersen, Kartik question double standards

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The overwhelmingly bowler-friendly Melbourne pitch on which 20 wickets fell on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test has prompted Kevin Pietersen and Dinesh Kartik to point out the selective criticism of Indian tracks when spinners get wickets in a heap.

Ashes gone but dignity on the line for England

Ashes gone but dignity on the line for England

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

An Ashes tour that began with high hopes of taking home the urn has been reduced to a desperate effort to salvage some last vestiges of dignity for England.

How Could Markets Be At All-Time Highs While Portfolios Languished?

How Could Markets Be At All-Time Highs While Portfolios Languished?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

There are vexing questions around the disconnect between Nifty returns and portfolio returns, between economic growth and earnings growth, and finally, between earnings growth and market returns, points out Debashis Basu.

Take This COOL Bollywood Quiz!

Take This COOL Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Rohit-inspired Mumbai decimate Sikkim in Vijay Hazare

Rohit-inspired Mumbai decimate Sikkim in Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Dazzling Rohit Sharma hits 155 as Mumbai decimate Sikkim by 8 wickets

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

2025 will go down as one of the most unsettling chapters in Indian cricket -- not merely because of who retired, but because of how and when it happened.

The Hottest Cholis Of 2025

The Hottest Cholis Of 2025

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

2025 was the year blouses stopped being just blouses. They became the star of the outfit.