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Rinku Singh-inspired firecrackers a smash hit!

Rinku Singh-inspired firecrackers a smash hit!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Named after local lad Rinku Singh, who became a fan favourite after his recent exploits at the Asia Cup, scripting a dream finish for India in the high-stakes final against Pakistan in Dubai, the firecracker is reportedly selling like hot cakes in the city's firecracker market.

'How Can I Help My Brother Get Over A Failed Marriage?'

'How Can I Help My Brother Get Over A Failed Marriage?'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, an online dating web site and Rebounce, a matchmaking matrimony platform, suggests how you can help someone get over a failed relationship.

Vijay Hazare: Rinku & Co fire in unison as UP thrash Hyderabad

Vijay Hazare: Rinku & Co fire in unison as UP thrash Hyderabad

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

UP batters, spinners overpower Hyderabad by 84 runs in Vijay Hazare opener

Tilak Varma backs Surya: 'He needs just one innings...'

Tilak Varma backs Surya: 'He needs just one innings...'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Tilak Varma says out-of-form India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav 'needs just one innings' to rediscover the mojo with which he once dominated bowlers like a marauder.

3rd T20I: India women look to seal series vs listless Lankans

3rd T20I: India women look to seal series vs listless Lankans

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

3rd Women's T20I: India look to seal series with another dominant show against Sri Lanka

Injury-riddled Asiad winner Jinson Johnson hangs up his spikes

Injury-riddled Asiad winner Jinson Johnson hangs up his spikes

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

During the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, Johnson broke Bahadur Prasad's 23-year-old 1500m national record with a time of 3 minute 37.86 seconds though he finished fifth in the final.

UP: 6 pilgrims run over by train while crossing tracks

UP: 6 pilgrims run over by train while crossing tracks

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The Chopan Express had halted at platform four of the station, and the passengers chose to get down on the track, though there is a footover bridge, the railways said.

Goal machine Calvert-Lewin charts stunning revival at Leeds

Goal machine Calvert-Lewin charts stunning revival at Leeds

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

'As a centre-forward, you can make a lot of runs sometimes and not get the ball. You need a lot of things to come together for it to be a goal.'

PIX: Draws order of the day as Man Utd, Liverpool held

PIX: Draws order of the day as Man Utd, Liverpool held

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

Hardik operating at another level mentally: Steyn

Hardik operating at another level mentally: Steyn

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

South African pace great Dale Steyn described Hardik Pandya as a superhero who "operates at another level mentally" with an unmatched aura. His comments came after the flamboyant India all-rounder's scintillating knock in the fifth T20I in Ahmedabad on Friday.

'I know what's going wrong': SKY opens up on form slump

'I know what's going wrong': SKY opens up on form slump

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav acknowledged his recent lean patch and expressed confidence in returning to form ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

'I Can Be A Whacked Out Person'

'I Can Be A Whacked Out Person'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'Had I been launched as a leading actor, it would probably have worked better.' 'Prabhu Devaa came eight years after me. Maybe if a filmmaker had thought of a film for me like the ones he got, my career would have been a different trajectory.'

Sagarmala Finance expecting at least Rs 2K cr equity infusion from govt: MD

Sagarmala Finance expecting at least Rs 2K cr equity infusion from govt: MD

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

India's first maritime lender, state-owned Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd (SMFCL) hit the ground running with a Rs 4,300 crore disbursement announcement last Tuesday, within months of being registered as a non-banking financial company (NBFC) in June 2025.

'England need a miracle to save Ashes'

'England need a miracle to save Ashes'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

England need to produce "something magical" on day four of the third Ashes Test against Australia if they are to have any chance of turning the tide, the visitors' spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel said on Friday.

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

From Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic first IPL title to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally breaking the iconic 90-meter mark to India women winning their first cricket World Cup, this was the year of long-awaited victories and record-breaking feats.

Uncapped Veer, Kartik break record at IPL auction

Uncapped Veer, Kartik break record at IPL auction

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Pacer Avesh Khan held the previous record for most expensive uncapped Indian player, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 10 crores in IPL 2022.

BEST bus crash: 'The driver may have panicked'

BEST bus crash: 'The driver may have panicked'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Investigation into the Mumbai BEST bus accident suggests human error as the cause, with the vehicle appearing mechanically sound. The accident resulted in four fatalities and several injuries.

Pant, Siraj in focus as India pick ODI squad vs NZ

Pant, Siraj in focus as India pick ODI squad vs NZ

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The indefatigable duo of Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj is expected to be the big talking point on Saturday when the selectors pick a 15-member Indian ODI squad for a three-match series against New Zealand starting January 11 in Vadodara.

Record Blitz! 22 Centuries On Day 1 Of Vijay Hazare

Record Blitz! 22 Centuries On Day 1 Of Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Bihar's teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged just 14, blasted an 84-ball 190 to become the youngest List-A centurion ever. His captain Sakibul Gani, then upstaged him with a 40-ball 128 not out -- the fastest List-A century by an Indian.

84-ball 190: Suryavanshi smashes De Villiers' record!

84-ball 190: Suryavanshi smashes De Villiers' record!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged 14 years and 272 days, shattered former South African cricketer AB de Villiers' record for the fastest 150 in men's List A cricket.

De Kock hits century as SA level series in Faisalabad

De Kock hits century as SA level series in Faisalabad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

South Africa scored 270-2 off 40.1 overs, easily chasing down Pakistan's 269-9 from their 50 overs.

IPL 2026 Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

IPL 2026 Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders splashed the cash as they spent a record breaking Rs 25.20 to buy Australian all-rounder Cameron Green.

SMAT: Rahane, Sarfaraz fire Mumbai to victory; Iyer's 50 in vain

SMAT: Rahane, Sarfaraz fire Mumbai to victory; Iyer's 50 in vain

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Sarfaraz fell to Manav Suthar (4-0-23-3) after a whirlwind knock laden with powerful hits down the ground which saw Mumbai stutter as they lost wickets in heaps.

Rs 1-2 Crore Buys That May Decide IPL 2026

Rs 1-2 Crore Buys That May Decide IPL 2026

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

While big buys grabbed attention, several franchises quietly walked away with proven performers at throwaway prices -- the kind of signings that often make the difference between mid-table finishes and title runs.

Has Gill's T20I Career Ended?

Has Gill's T20I Career Ended?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

After this snub, it looks difficult for Shubman Gill at this point to make a comeback to the T20 team with plenty of talented young players waiting in the wings.

Uncapped Indians Rake In Big Bucks

Uncapped Indians Rake In Big Bucks

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Uncapped players who cashed in at the IPL auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Will Ashes Humiliation Force England To Rethink Test Strategy?

Will Ashes Humiliation Force England To Rethink Test Strategy?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

It was a wild ride while it lasted but the 'Bazball' revolution that enlivened English cricket for three years collapsed in 11 days on Australian soil in an Ashes defeat as harrowing as any in the modern era.

Arshdeep redeems himself in Dharamsala

Arshdeep redeems himself in Dharamsala

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Arshdeep and Rana snared two wickets apiece in tight spells during a clinical performance.

New Zealand opener Conway makes history

New Zealand opener Conway makes history

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

He is the 10th batter to achieve a double of a double ton and century in a single Test match.

George, Malhotra set up India-Pak date in U-19 Asia Cup final

George, Malhotra set up India-Pak date in U-19 Asia Cup final

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra's exhilarating stroke-play was well complemented by Aaron George's composure as India set up an Under-19 Asia Cup summit date with arch-rivals Pakistan after crushing Sri Lanka by eight wickets in a rain-curtailed semi-final, in Dubai, on Friday.

Kohli's love affair with South Africa continues!

Kohli's love affair with South Africa continues!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat's streak of happiness: Indian batting legend continues scorching run against SA, achieves 11th instance of a remarkable feat

PIX: De Kock powers South Africa to easy win over India

PIX: De Kock powers South Africa to easy win over India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Images from the second T20 International between India and South Africa, at the PCA's New Chandigarh Stadium, Mullanpur.

Cummins sits out Tests to focus on T20 World Cup

Cummins sits out Tests to focus on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

With the Ashes urn in their hands, Australia decided to rule Cummins out of the two remaining Tests.

2025's Top 10 OTT Films

2025's Top 10 OTT Films

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

While some of them were excellent, most were passable. But many were far superior to the theatrical releases.

Gill out! What's behind his absence in final two T20Is

Gill out! What's behind his absence in final two T20Is

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Out-of-form India vice-captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the last two T20I games against South Africa with a toe injury, sources close to the team told PTI.

Kohli, Rohit Go Full Throttle In The Nets!

Kohli, Rohit Go Full Throttle In The Nets!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

The senior duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma went full throttle in India's practice session on the eve of the India vs South Africa first ODI in Ranchi.

How SA handed India their biggest loss at home in T20Is

How SA handed India their biggest loss at home in T20Is

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

In the chase, India lost Shubman Gill for a golden duck, while Marco Jansen got rid of Abhishek Sharma and India skipper Suryakumar Yadav, before Baartman broke the 35-run stand between Axar Patel and Varma.

Hodge hundred helps Windies avoid follow-on against NZ

Hodge hundred helps Windies avoid follow-on against NZ

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Kavem Hodge's unbeaten hundred helped the West Indies avoid the follow-on and reach 381-6 on Day 3 of the third and final Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Saturday.

Batters to rule? Vizag pitch set for run-fest showdown

Batters to rule? Vizag pitch set for run-fest showdown

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will face South Africa on Thursday and the defending champions Australia on October 12 at the ACA-VDCA stadium in Visakhapatnam.

'What Do Kohli, Rohit Need To Prove?'

'What Do Kohli, Rohit Need To Prove?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'They played well in Australia, in bouncy and quick conditions. I do not see a reason why they should not go to the 2027 World Cup.'