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The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's farewell came during a turbulent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a place once synonymous with his rise.

'When You Win The Birth Lottery!'

'When You Win The Birth Lottery!'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'I always knew that the only thing that mattered to her was genuinely our health, happiness and welfare.' 'We never heard the 'Log kya kahenge? narrative.'

It was my dream to hit a century in the IPL: Suryavanshi

It was my dream to hit a century in the IPL: Suryavanshi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history as he became the youngest ever to hit a century in the IPL.

'There's A Kind Of Beauty In India'

'There's A Kind Of Beauty In India'

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'In India no matter your lifestyle, you will end up doing the same things as everybody else.'

SRH Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

SRH Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

SRH's Abhinav Manohar made up for his batting failure with a brilliant catch at point.

'Daughter's JEE 99.2. Which NIT For CSE?'

'Daughter's JEE 99.2. Which NIT For CSE?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Professor Suvasish Mukhopadhyay has counselled thousands of students in his three-decade-long professional journey.

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'When Dr Murli Manohar Joshi wanted to start a course on astrology, Jayant was the first one to have the courage to stand up and say astrology is not science.' 'That's a very rare quality -- to stand up to authority.'

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous. But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother.

LSG Vs SRH: Run Out Or Catch? Vote!

LSG Vs SRH: Run Out Or Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Despite a few flashes of brilliance in the field, LSG's missed opportunities proved costly in a game where the bat did most of the talking.

Vettori demands adaptation after SRH thrashed by MI

Vettori demands adaptation after SRH thrashed by MI

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori exhorted his batters to suitably tweak their approach on "difficult" surfaces, saying they cannot expect belters at every venue and need to up their game.

Opposition beware! Hit-Man Returns!

Opposition beware! Hit-Man Returns!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Rohit came out to open along with Rickelton and he looked in prime touch from the get go and his strike rate of 152 belied his batting approach -- plain effortless, pleasing to the eye.

This Punjab king is a class above every Indian wicketkeeper

This Punjab king is a class above every Indian wicketkeeper

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Prabhsimran Singh - Punjab Kings' pint-sized powerhouse whose explosive batting, sharp game sense, and newfound maturity have made him the breakout Indian star of the tournament.

ISL: Mohun Bagan rally past Jamshedpur; set up Bengaluru final

ISL: Mohun Bagan rally past Jamshedpur; set up Bengaluru final

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant qualified for their third consecutive final of the Indian Super League after a 3-2 aggregate win against Jamshedpur FC.

Rohit's Toss Curse: Will It Haunt India?

Rohit's Toss Curse: Will It Haunt India?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Team India just can't seem to win a coin flip, but they're hoping to win where it matters most -- the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia.

Abhishek's note celebration after 40-ball 100 revealed

Abhishek's note celebration after 40-ball 100 revealed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Abhishek Sharma raised the power-hitting bar with a sensational, record 141 off 55 balls as Sunrisers Hyderabad made short work of the 246-run target set by Punjab Kings to end to their four-match losing streak in Hyderabad on Saturday.

PIX: KKR edge RR by 1 run, keep play-off hopes alive

PIX: KKR edge RR by 1 run, keep play-off hopes alive

Rediff.com4 May 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday

PIX: Murphy brace as Newcastle pile misery on Leicester

PIX: Murphy brace as Newcastle pile misery on Leicester

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Eddie Howe's side were ruthless in boosting their Champions League qualification hopes while 19th-placed Leicester became the first side in English Football League history to suffer eight successive home league defeats without scoring.

I-League: Aizawl FC escapes relegation zone drama

I-League: Aizawl FC escapes relegation zone drama

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Winger Lalbiakdika scored a brace as Aizawl FC beat relegation rivals Delhi FC 2-0 in their I-League match on Sunday.

IPL PIX: Dominant RCB hand CSK a thrashing!

IPL PIX: Dominant RCB hand CSK a thrashing!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

RCB handed CSK a 50-run thrashing -- their biggest defeat at home in the IPL.

CSK Vs RCB: Who Batted Best? Vote!

CSK Vs RCB: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Rajat Patidar starred for RCB with a quickfire half-century, while Phil Salt and Tim David provided the fireworks.

Did We See Another Sachin In The Making?

Did We See Another Sachin In The Making?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

More than the numbers, it was the swagger. The intent. The ease with which he handled the pressure. Vaibhav didn't look like a passenger in the IPL -- he looked like he belonged.

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Dinesh Karthik may have spent his career in M S Dhoni's shadow, but his contributions to Indian cricket, especially in the IPL, deserve a legacy all his own, asserts Sudhir Bisht.

IPL PIX: Clinical KKR demolish CSK at Chepauk

IPL PIX: Clinical KKR demolish CSK at Chepauk

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

A clinical Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) thrashed a completely disoriented Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by eight wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Chennai on Friday.

ISL: Mumbai City FC qualify for playoffs

ISL: Mumbai City FC qualify for playoffs

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

The Islanders thus finish the league season at the sixth spot with 36 points, whereas the Gerard Zaragoza-coached side end their league campaign with 38 points.

Quiz: How Well Do You Know These Opening Movie Credits?

Quiz: How Well Do You Know These Opening Movie Credits?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

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

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

'Sad for cricket when more luck is needed than skill'

'Sad for cricket when more luck is needed than skill'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad slammed the Newlands pitch as 'not great'.

How Harbhajan, Symonds Became Friends

How Harbhajan, Symonds Became Friends

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds resolved their differences and forged an unlikely friendship while playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2011.

IPL PIX: Pooran, Shardul star as LSG trounce SRH

IPL PIX: Pooran, Shardul star as LSG trounce SRH

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Shardul Thakur's four-wicket haul and a sensational display of power-hitting from Nicholas Pooran set up a five-wicket win for Lucknow Super Giants over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Ranji final: Form favours Vidarbha vs sprightly Kerala

Ranji final: Form favours Vidarbha vs sprightly Kerala

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Former winners Vidarbha will rely on their red-hot form to stake claim for a title they last won over five years ago, while first-time finalists Kerala will be driven by grit when the two contrasting teams clash in the summit showdown for the 90th Ranji Trophy, starting in Nagpur on Wednesday.

Yakubboev aplogises to Vaishali for handshake row

Yakubboev aplogises to Vaishali for handshake row

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'...it was an awkward situation for both of us. I was in a hurry that day and really forgot. I want to wish good luck to both of you,'

Can Axar Patel bring DC the elusive trophy?

Can Axar Patel bring DC the elusive trophy?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

In all, Axar has led in 24 matches across all formats, winning 12, losing 10 and two matches ended in a draw.

Axar Patel to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025

Axar Patel to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

In the 82 matches he has donned the red and blue of the Capitals, Patel scored 967 runs and picked up 62 wickets, at an impressive economy of 7.09.

7 Secrets That Can Make You A Crorepati

7 Secrets That Can Make You A Crorepati

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Crorepatis build wealth through disciplined saving, smart investing, and strategic risk-taking, proving that true financial freedom is earned, not inherited, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

'Son Scored 99.49 In JEE. What To Do Next?'

'Son Scored 99.49 In JEE. What To Do Next?'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

rediffGURUS who are career counsellors and JEE experts are currently helping counsel engineering aspirants to prepare for upcoming entrance examinations to secure a good college.

Abhinav Bindra gets mention from 'friend' Bach at IOC session

Abhinav Bindra gets mention from 'friend' Bach at IOC session

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The IOC launched the first Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) in India in May 2022, with the Olympism-themed curriculum being integrated into the school education system in Odisha.

KKR Vs RR: Who Batted Best? Vote!

KKR Vs RR: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Chasing 152 could have been tricky but KKR Opener Quinton de Kock got stuck in and guided the team to victory.

'Crazy 18 hours' for South Africa ahead of NZ semis

'Crazy 18 hours' for South Africa ahead of NZ semis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

South Africa should have no ill effects from their whistlestop and, in the end, pointless 18-hour trip to Dubai as they prepare to face New Zealand in Lahore in Wednesday's second semi-final, said Heinrich Klaasen.

Pooran Or Marsh? Who Batted Better? Vote!

Pooran Or Marsh? Who Batted Better? Vote!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Nicholas Pooran led the charge, dishing out a taste of SRH's own medicine with his ferocious hitting, while Mitchell Marsh provided perfect support.

Injury puts Sindhu out of Asia Mixed Team Championship

Injury puts Sindhu out of Asia Mixed Team Championship

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu pulled out of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship in China due to a hamstring issue, dealing a huge blow to the country's chances of improving the colour of their medal in the prestigious edition.