News for 'karthik'

Chess WC: Narayanan, Diptayan ease into Round 2

Chess WC: Narayanan, Diptayan ease into Round 2

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

India's Narayanan, Diptayan, Aronyak advance to second round

How Jitesh Sharma won back his India spot

How Jitesh Sharma won back his India spot

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Karthik said Jitesh's turnaround stemmed from focusing less on desperation for an India spot and more on refining his finishing skills.

Shastri questions ban on Indians in overseas T20 leagues

Shastri questions ban on Indians in overseas T20 leagues

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'Why stop a guy (from playing in Big Bash League) if he can't make it to the Test side, get a level C or level D contract?'

Dipika-DK Celebrate 10th Anniversary

Dipika-DK Celebrate 10th Anniversary

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Former India wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik and squash star Dipika Pallikal celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on August 20, 2025.

Tendulkar bats for fitter India with new venture

Tendulkar bats for fitter India with new venture

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Gurumurthy, the company's CEO, said TEN x YOU was built on athlete insight and designed for Indian conditions.

SA20 is best tournament after IPL: Karthik

SA20 is best tournament after IPL: Karthik

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

'I've always wanted to play in a league outside India, and I believe I've chosen the best one. The quality of cricket and the support from the crowds here are amazing.'

'They Kept Telling Me, Why Are You Doing This Film?'

'They Kept Telling Me, "Why Are You Doing This Film?"'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

If we wanted the Himalayas as a backdrop, we didn't shoot it on a green screen.' 'We actually went to the Himalayas and shot on location.'

Mumbai's football fans set for Bolt's record-breaking debut

Mumbai's football fans set for Bolt's record-breaking debut

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Sprint legend Usain Bolt will trade his running spikes for football boots as he is set to visit India for a unique exhibition match in Mumbai on October 1.

Get Ready For The 'Biggest Indian Film Out There'

Get Ready For The 'Biggest Indian Film Out There'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'The moment I watched the teaser I was astonished.'

'Dickie Bird was sympathetic to players' frustrations'

'Dickie Bird was sympathetic to players' frustrations'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday condoled the death of renowned umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird, saying the Englishman was a "unique character", who understood the "tensions and pressures" of the players.

Four Big Bash League clubs chasing spin great Ashwin!

Four Big Bash League clubs chasing spin great Ashwin!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin is set to become the first capped India men's player to participate in the Big Bash League.

A Unique Way To Celebrate Rajinikanth's 50 Years

A Unique Way To Celebrate Rajinikanth's 50 Years

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

In a heartfelt tribute to mark 50 years of Rajinikanth in cinema, a fan named Karthik adorned the Rajinikanth temple in Madurai, Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple, with over 5,500 photographs of the superstar.

Akash Strikes, Duckett Falls, Drama Unfolds

Akash Strikes, Duckett Falls, Drama Unfolds

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'There's probably no need to sort of walk him off in that fashion'

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'Bihar's voters' electoral memory is long, and their evaluations are relational; who came to the village, who followed up, who resolved a problem.'

'Shreyas' omission testifies to India's squad depth'

'Shreyas' omission testifies to India's squad depth'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor on Friday said the depth in India's T20I squad for the Asia Cup allowed the national selectors to leave out a player of Shreyas Iyer's calibre, who was ignored for the continental tournament.

'BJP Will Replace Nitish Kumar If...'

'BJP Will Replace Nitish Kumar If...'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'If the NDA returns with the BJP substantially ahead of the JD-U, a BJP CM bid becomes plausible; if the gap is narrow or JD-U holds pivotal seats, continuity with Nitish is the lower-risk option.'

Gill's Era Dawns: Kohli, Rohit's Last Hurrah

Gill's Era Dawns: Kohli, Rohit's Last Hurrah

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The series in Australia could well be Rohit's last in India Blues. But Kohli, given his high fitness standards, could play on until the 2027 World Cup.

Lord's Test heading for a draw? Not everyone agrees...

Lord's Test heading for a draw? Not everyone agrees...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Dinesh Karthik and ex-England pace bowling stalwart Stuart Broad weighed in on the fate of the third Test at Lord's, with all possible results still on the cards.

Chennai cop's remarks on woman feeding stray dogs sparks uproar

Chennai cop's remarks on woman feeding stray dogs sparks uproar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

A Chennai policeman on night patrol sparked controversy after making a 'harassment' remark to a woman feeding stray dogs at Thiruvanmiyur beach. The incident, including the cop snatching her phone, went viral on social media.

Mirai Review: Too Conventional

Mirai Review: Too Conventional

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Mirai is an ambitious, but lazily timid visual effects overkill that squanders away potential with an undercooked early draft screenplay that needed rework, notes Arjun Menon.

Karthik warns opponents! Don't mess with Gambhir's players

Karthik warns opponents! Don't mess with Gambhir's players

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday said head coach Gautam Gambhir's display of aggression in the past has generally come out in "protection of his players".

Dev Anand: 'I Wanted To Marry Suraiya'

Dev Anand: 'I Wanted To Marry Suraiya'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'I fell in love with Suraiya and that was my first real gafla. The more I couldn't get her, the more I wanted her. When I couldn't marry her because the world didn't want it, I cried for the first time.'

India Needs A Team That Picks 20 Wickets

India Needs A Team That Picks 20 Wickets

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'Can Gautam Gambhir almost look at being serious about picking 20 wickets as much as he feels about depth in batting?'

Root levels up against India, sets new landmark

Root levels up against India, sets new landmark

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Root's patient unbeaten 99 led England to 251-4 on a compelling first day of the Lord's Test.

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The BCCI bars active Indian cricketers -- international or domestic -- from playing in overseas leagues to protect the IPL's exclusivity.

Stokes' Run Out Of Pant Changed Everything

Stokes' Run Out Of Pant Changed Everything

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Dinesh Karthik and Nasser Hussain pointed to a string of missteps -- a dropped catch, a run out, a collapse -- that proved far more decisive than the final day's drama.

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

From Ravindra Jadeja's stoic resistance to Jofra Archer's fire and the emotional collapse of Mohammed Siraj at the end, this was a Test for the ages - one that even veteran voices like Nasser Hussain hailed as the best in recent memory.

'You can't be aggressive as coach': DK warns Gambhir

'You can't be aggressive as coach': DK warns Gambhir

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Dinesh Karthik believes India head coach Gautam Gambhir is tactically 'very good', but feels man-management remains an area he would need to work on.

'Love taking responsibility, but I miss Jassi bhai'

'Love taking responsibility, but I miss Jassi bhai'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj has bowled an impressive 155-plus overs across nine England innings and not once did the thought of physical breakdown during a marathon series cross his mind.

Rohit starts training amid talks over India future

Rohit starts training amid talks over India future

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Australia ODIs in sight, Rohit starts training with former India assistant coach Nayar

Dinesh Karthik named RCB's batting coach, mentor

Dinesh Karthik named RCB's batting coach, mentor

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Coaching at a professional level is incredibly exciting for me and is something I'm truly passionate about as a new chapter in my life. Hopefully, the breadth of my experiences as a player can contribute to the development of the group and bring added value.'

Fired by belief, Siraj redeems himself to take India home

Fired by belief, Siraj redeems himself to take India home

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'I woke up in the morning and checked google on my phone and took out a 'Believe' emoji wallpaper and told myself that I will do it for the country.'

'I can't somersault like him or bat like him'

'I can't somersault like him or bat like him'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Pant is unique in many ways, let him be that only: ex-players after his somersault goes viral

Chennai's Velammal Vidyalaya Wins Chess World Schools Gold

Chennai's Velammal Vidyalaya Wins Chess World Schools Gold

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Chennai's Velammal Vidyalaya, the alma mater of the youngest reigning World champion D Gukesh and Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, won the gold medal at the World Schools Team Chess Championship in Virginia, United States.

'Jaddu Bhai Told Me To Remember My Dad'

'Jaddu Bhai Told Me To Remember My Dad'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'He told me to remember all the hard work my father has put in to get me here.'

'Karun Nair Is Standing Tall'

'Karun Nair Is Standing Tall'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'Karun Nair's career is well and truly back.'

'Kohli is at his happiest now'

'Kohli is at his happiest now'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

RCB batting coach Karthik, who has shared the same dressing room with Kohli and has been with him since the announcement of the surprising decision, revealed the 36-year-old is enjoying the sport.

What Made Joe Root Lose His Cool?

What Made Joe Root Lose His Cool?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Joe Root was at the center of an unexpected on-field spat with India's Prasidh Krishna, as tempers flared during a high-stakes second day at The Oval.

Kingdom Review: Slick, But...

Kingdom Review: Slick, But...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Long lost brothers, downtrodden masses, a long forgotten prophecy, and a psychotic drug cartel out for blood, Kingdom plays out with the familiar ethos of umpteen films we have seen. But the execution is slick, notes Arjun Menon.

'We Need To Preserve And Protect Bumrah'

'We Need To Preserve And Protect Bumrah'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'Just as Cricket Australia manages Mitchell Starc's workload to preserve him for key series and tournaments, the BCCI should ensure that our premier fast bowler is preserved for the most important contests.'