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Anusha-Irfan, Sid-Dippy: Vote for the hottest IPL jodi

Anusha-Irfan, Sid-Dippy: Vote for the hottest IPL jodi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Hot models, athletic men, glamorous parties and two long months of away from home means you can expect a lot more action than just cricket! Here are the hottest IPL link-ups. Vote for your favourite jodi!

Kashmir Valley cut off due to heavy snowfall

Kashmir Valley cut off due to heavy snowfall

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The snowfall has set in cold wave like conditions in the Valley as electricity supply in many areas was snapped as a precautionary measure, they said, adding that dewatering pumps were made operational in the city to avoid waterlogging.

Delegation of EU MPs in Kashmir to assess ground situation

Delegation of EU MPs in Kashmir to assess ground situation

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The team originally comprised 27 parliamentarians, mostly from extreme right or right wing parties, but four did not travel to Kashmir and have reportedly returned to their respective countries, officials said.

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Australia booked their place in the Under-19 World Cup 2022 Super League semi-finals with a 119-run win over Pakistan thanks to some fine top-order batting.

Pathan says fast bowlers have to be careful on resumption

Pathan says fast bowlers have to be careful on resumption

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

'Going forward, they might need 4-6 weeks to get going themselves. It's a tough job and if you are bowling 140-150 kmph, running about 25 yards to bowl one ball at a time and then keep bowling for a few overs.'

Davinder Singh, 4 others sent to 15-day NIA custody

Davinder Singh, 4 others sent to 15-day NIA custody

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The suspended officer was produced in the special NIA court along with the two terrorists, who he was helping travel out of Jammu and Kashmir, and their two associates.

India's Covid recoveries exceed active cases by 48 lakh

India's Covid recoveries exceed active cases by 48 lakh

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Nearly 57.50 lakh people have recovered so far, which is 6.32 times the active cases, the health ministry said.

Kashmir Press Club has 'ceased to exist': J-K admin

Kashmir Press Club has 'ceased to exist': J-K admin

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The administration -- which has been facing flak on the issue with the Editors Guild of India terming the events a 'coup' and a continuing trend to smother press freedom -- cited 'unpleasant developments and dissensions between various groups of journalists' as the reason for the takeover of the premises in Srinagar's high street Polo Ground area.

Amid backlash, govt defends Jallianwala Bagh revamp

Amid backlash, govt defends Jallianwala Bagh revamp

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Politicians, historians have criticised the work terming it an "insult towards the martyrs".

PICS: How the Pathan brothers celebrated Eid

PICS: How the Pathan brothers celebrated Eid

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Pathan brothers Irfan and Yusuf are the two most famous cricketers from Vadodara. The Pathans celebrated Eid on Thursday and wished their fans by posting pictures on social media. In the above picture the two brothers are seen with their father.

How Kul-Cha can regain confidence

How Kul-Cha can regain confidence

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Praising Suryakumar Yadav, Laxman, who featured in 134 Tests, 86 ODIs for India, said the 30-year-old right-hander has the potential to be a part of the World T20 squad.

On this day in 2007: Dhoni brought the T20 WC home

On this day in 2007: Dhoni brought the T20 WC home

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

We look back at how one of the biggest days in Indian cricket panned out...

Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir; Leh shivers at minus 17.1 Celsius

Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir; Leh shivers at minus 17.1 Celsius

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Leh in Ladakh region recorded the lowest temperature this winter as mercury plummeted to minus 17.1 degree Celsius on Tuesday night, a meteorological department official said.

49 convicted, 28 acquitted in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

49 convicted, 28 acquitted in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Those who were held guilty included Safdar Nagori, Javed Ahmed and Atikur Rehman. Among those acquitted were Mohammad Irfan, Nasir Ahmad and Shakeel Ahmed.

Srinagar's Jamia Masjid opens for 1st time since Aug 5

Srinagar's Jamia Masjid opens for 1st time since Aug 5

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Congregational prayers were held on Wednesday at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar for the first time since the Centre abrogated certain provisions of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two Union territories.

Shikhar Dhawan picks favourite captain, batting partner

Shikhar Dhawan picks favourite captain, batting partner

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Shikhar Dhawan termed skipper Virat Kohli as the 'best current Indian batsman'. Dhawan also praised Rohit Sharma for his phenomenal performance

PIX: How Saina Nehwal celebrated her birthday in 'isolation'

PIX: How Saina Nehwal celebrated her birthday in 'isolation'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

It was a quiet birthday for India's badminton ace Saina Nehwal, who celebrated the special day in 'isolation' with her husband Parupalli Kashyap at her home in Hyderabad, on Tuesday.

'Pant an amazing talent, Rahul in form of his life'

'Pant an amazing talent, Rahul in form of his life'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'His (Rahul) current form is unbelievable'

Check out Ganguly's Dream India XI

Check out Ganguly's Dream India XI

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Who are the five current Indian cricketers Dada would have loved to have in his team?

Pathan seeks BCCI help for J&K cricketers

Pathan seeks BCCI help for J&K cricketers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Jammu and Kashmir cricket mentor Irfan Pathan hopes the current restrictions in the Valley are lifted soon so his players can resume their training for the upcoming domestic season.

ASK AJIT: 'What shares should I buy?'

ASK AJIT: 'What shares should I buy?'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Train services resume in Kashmir after 11 months

Train services resume in Kashmir after 11 months

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

At present, the railway services in Kashmir operate between Banihal in Ramban District and Baramulla only.

Ladakh cricketers can represent J&K in Ranji: Rai

Ladakh cricketers can represent J&K in Ranji: Rai

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The J&K Ranji team is not known to have featured a player from Ladakh till date. The upcoming Ranji Trophy season is scheduled to start in December later this year.

2 suspected ISIS members held in Bengaluru

2 suspected ISIS members held in Bengaluru

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Ahamed Abdul Cader, 40, hailing from Ramanathapuram district in Tamil Nadu and Irfan Nasir, 33, from Frazer Town in Bengaluru were arrested by the NIA sleuths on Wednesday.

Return of paramilitary forces sparks rumours in Kashmir

Return of paramilitary forces sparks rumours in Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The return of around 6,000 paramilitary personnel to Jammu and Kashmir after election duty elsewhere has triggered large scale rumours, ranging from further bifurcation of the union territory to announcement of elections after realigning districts, for the last three days.

India's COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 25.19%

India's COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 25.19%

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Six hundred and thirty COVID-19 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours, taking the recovery rate to 25.19 per cent in the country, said Lav Agarwal, joint secretary, ministry of health and family welfare, on Thursday.

CWG: AFI constitutes inquiry committee to probe athletes' ouster

CWG: AFI constitutes inquiry committee to probe athletes' ouster

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The names of AFI's Chief Mefical Officer Arun Mendiratta and national chief coach Bahadur Singh, who has not gone to Gold Coast, are being considered for the panel.

Kin of civilians killed in Hyderpora encounter seek bodies, protests continue

Kin of civilians killed in Hyderpora encounter seek bodies, protests continue

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Families of two civilians killed in the Hyderpora encounter in Srinagar held a protest here on Wednesday, demanding justice for the victims and the return of their bodies.

Why Rohit-Dhawan are the perfect opening pair...

Why Rohit-Dhawan are the perfect opening pair...

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Former India pacer Irfan Pathan reckons the reason behind Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma's extremely successful opening partnership is their ability to play to each other's strengths.

Normal life disrupted in Kashmir for 42nd day

Normal life disrupted in Kashmir for 42nd day

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

The weekly flea market opened in Srinagar on Sunday as several vendors put up their stalls on the TRC Chowk-Polo View axis, the officials said.

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Christmas was celebrated across the country on Saturday, but the festivities were low-key for the second year in a row due to Covid, with churches and other events witnessing lower footfalls, people avoiding large get-togethers and the administration in some areas imposing certain curbs.

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Manikarnika actor, known for provocative and often inflammatory statements, was once again the centre of debate -- and ire -- with politicians across the spectrum, including Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi, among the host of social media users and others who reacted with outrage for her comments at an event on Wednesday evening.

'Winning World Cup is eternal, nothing can replace that'

'Winning World Cup is eternal, nothing can replace that'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Yuvraj shared a montage of 2011 World Cup memories and his thoughts on the title-winning journey in a Twitter video.

Paes plans French Open comeback with an eye on Olympics

Paes plans French Open comeback with an eye on Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes on Monday said he is eyeing a French Open comeback this year in his quest to make a record eighth appearance at the Tokyo Olympics later this year.

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Pak had realised in 2018 that Hurriyat Conference, the separatist conglomerate created by Inter-Services Intelligence, won't be able to deliver any more

PIX: Frenzy, chaos as India's Olympics heroes return

PIX: Frenzy, chaos as India's Olympics heroes return

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

India's triumphant Tokyo Olympics contingent, including history-making Javelin Throw gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, returned to the country on Monday and was greeted by frenzy and chaos at the New Delhi airport, where supporters jostled to catch a glimpse of their sporting heroes.

T20 World Cup 2021 Records To STARTLE You

T20 World Cup 2021 Records To STARTLE You

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists interesting records from the first week of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup in the UAE.

Kashmir reports first death due to coronavirus

Kashmir reports first death due to coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Four people had tested positive for coronavirus in J-K on Wednesday, taking the total number of cases to 11.

Kamalpreet qualifies for Olympics after record discus throw

Kamalpreet qualifies for Olympics after record discus throw

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The 25-year-old Kaur heaved the discus to 65.06 metres in her first throw at the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships.

U'khand okays forest land transfer for 3 roads near China border

U'khand okays forest land transfer for 3 roads near China border

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The roads will reduce the distance to the border considerably and make easier the movement of Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel, who at present have walk up to 25 kms to reach there, officials said.