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From 1983 to 2025: India's Legacy Of ICC Titles

From 1983 to 2025: India's Legacy Of ICC Titles

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

India won their seventh ICC trophy, while registering their third Champions Trophy triumph.

Cricket in Olympics? Nita Ambani's pitch that made it happen

Cricket in Olympics? Nita Ambani's pitch that made it happen

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Nita Ambani, IOC member and Reliance Foundation Chairperson, celebrated cricket's return to the Olympics at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

This is the story of a man who fought racism and casteism throughout his life to become a professor of Bharata Natyam at the premier centre for performing arts in India, the Kerala Kalamandalam.

WPL: Can unbeaten RCB do the 'trick' at home vs Mumbai Indians?

WPL: Can unbeaten RCB do the 'trick' at home vs Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Having set the pace with emphatic back-to-back victories, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be eyeing a hat-trick of sorts against star-studded Mumbai Indians in the WPL match at home on Friday.

Why Modi Chose To Speak In Parliament On Maha Kumbh

Why Modi Chose To Speak In Parliament On Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Besides the not-so-hidden unease between Modi and Adityanath, Modi chose to address the Lok Sabha to ensure that he could personally claim all the kudos, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Customised restaurant recreations, cafe setups, pop-ups by Michelin-star chefs, bespoke table linens with monograms and couple-themed hashtags.

ISL: NorthEast United FC beat Hyderabad FC

ISL: NorthEast United FC beat Hyderabad FC

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

NorthEast United FC came from two goals behind to secure a 5-2 victory against Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) in Hyderabad on Monday.

'I don't have a PR team, my only PR is my cricket'

'I don't have a PR team, my only PR is my cricket'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'The Goal is clear, to make another comeback to Team India. There is a belief in me that I will make a comeback.'

Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 Part 2 Review: More Of The Same

Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 Part 2 Review: More Of The Same

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

If Prakash Jha is able to transfer today's social and political reality onto the screen, the future seasons of Aashram might just get a much-needed dose of eyeball-grabbing power, observes Deepa Gahlot.

SEE: 'Varun is a big threat in the game'

SEE: 'Varun is a big threat in the game'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Stead said about Kane that he is a batter who rises for big occasions, calling him a "special player".

1st Test, Day 1: Shakeel, Rizwan rescue Pakistan vs WI

1st Test, Day 1: Shakeel, Rizwan rescue Pakistan vs WI

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan hit unbeaten half-centuries to help Pakistan overcome Jayden Seales' three-wicket burst

How Samson's working on his batting flaws

How Samson's working on his batting flaws

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Samson had new batting batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and throwdown specialists for company.

Gill the next best, big thing: Amla

Gill the next best, big thing: Amla

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'He is a brilliant player, the way he started in one-day cricket, he has been exceptional. He has been a huge part of India's success at top of the order.'

'Aamir Held Me Up When I Was Breaking Down'

'Aamir Held Me Up When I Was Breaking Down'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I was in serious depression during the shooting of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.' 'I realised that this is not the film I wanted to make.' 'Aamir told me we will redo, remove eight key characters and reshoot.' 'He gave me the confidence and told me it was a timeless script.'

'Hindus And Muslims Worked On Chhaava''

'Hindus And Muslims Worked On Chhaava''

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'With Chhaava, we had to look from a different lens.' 'We had to write it in such a way that apart from the sacrifice, the fight and the war, there's a lot more to understand about the history of the Marathas.'

For Tesla, India is a challenge as well as opportunity

For Tesla, India is a challenge as well as opportunity

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

With India's EV penetration at just 2.5 per cent, the market presents an opportunity -- provided Tesla gets its pricing right.

Train crushes woman loco pilot returning after 'washroom break'

Train crushes woman loco pilot returning after 'washroom break'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

A woman loco pilot was killed in the Malda division of West Bengal after being hit by a speeding train while returning from a washroom break. The incident has sparked outrage among loco pilots' unions who have been demanding improved washroom facilities and safety measures for female drivers. This incident highlights the ongoing struggle for safe working conditions for women loco pilots, who face numerous challenges due to the lack of basic amenities and support.

Rohit Sharma breaks silence after stunning century

Rohit Sharma breaks silence after stunning century

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma smashed a century to help India secure a nine-wicket win over England in the second ODI, clinching the three-match series 2-0.

Police take Saif's attacker to his Bandra home to recreate crime scene

Police take Saif's attacker to his Bandra home to recreate crime scene

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Meanwhile, multiple fingerprints of the accused have been collected from various spots from actor's building, police said.

Black Warrant's Zahan-Rahul Face Off

Black Warrant's Zahan-Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'I hope to serve stories and characters to the best of my ability.'

'Love Marriage Was Taboo'

'Love Marriage Was Taboo'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I have always looked at people and said, 'You just have to accept. You just have to love. You just have to let this person be and the trouble would be less.' 'But we keep complicating things, and that is the tragedy -- our desire not to understand.'

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'Had anyone asked me if I was Aamir Khan, I would have admitted to it.' Senior movie journalist Roshmila Bhattacharya flips through the pages of her many interactions with Aamir Khan, who turned 60 on March 14.

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Sukanya Verma celebrates the icon and his imagery in 23 super special Aamir Khan frames etched in her head.

Mercedes to roll out 8 models in 2025

Mercedes to roll out 8 models in 2025

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India plans to roll out 8 new models, including battery electric vehicles, this year as it looks to sustain sales momentum having posted record sales in 2024. The company sold 19,565 units last year, registering a growth of 12 per cent as compared to 17,408 units in 2023.

Intruder stabbed Saif multiple times to free himself: Police

Intruder stabbed Saif multiple times to free himself: Police

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Saif Ali Khan, the Bollywood actor, was stabbed multiple times by an intruder in his Mumbai home on January 16. The accused, Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, has told police that he stabbed Khan in the back to free himself from the actor's grip after he was caught trying to steal. The actor underwent emergency surgery and was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday.

Salvaging Marx From The 'Marxists'

Salvaging Marx From The 'Marxists'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

'If we truly wish to understand and apply Marx's insights today, we must reject the rigid dogmas that later 'Marxists' imposed in his name.'

Wayanad rescuers fight crippling odds to move over 1,500 to safety

Wayanad rescuers fight crippling odds to move over 1,500 to safety

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The construction of a Bailey bridge to connect the landslide-hit areas, where several people are believed to be stranded, alongside the deployment of sniffer dogs and over 1,000 rescuers from Central and state emergency response teams conducting massive search operations, constitutes one of the largest rescue efforts in the Wayanad, devastated by a deadly calamity.

How did Saif Ali Khan's attacker enter building?

How did Saif Ali Khan's attacker enter building?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

The Bangladeshi national arrested for attacking Saif Ali Khan gained entry into the actor's building by scaling its compound wall and went inside the main entrance after finding the security guards asleep, police said. The Mumbai police recreated the crime scene with the accused at the Satguru Sharan building in Bandra area, where the actor resides. Khan was stabbed repeatedly by the intruder, Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir alias Vijay Das, inside his 12-floor apartment in the wee hours of January 16. The actor suffered multiple stab injuries in the attack and underwent an emergency surgery at the Lilavati Hospital. He returned home on Tuesday. The police arrested the accused from neighbouring Thane city on Sunday.

'Maha Kumbh Will Stay With Me Forever'

'Maha Kumbh Will Stay With Me Forever'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'It was about being part of something so much bigger than myself, witnessing millions coming together in faith, in the hope of something greater,' notes Nidhi Patel.

'Believing In Yourself Changes Everything'

'Believing In Yourself Changes Everything'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something just because it hasn't been done before. Take that first step. Keep learning. Believe in yourself even when no one else does.'

'Yes, I Did Feel Uncomfortable'

'Yes, I Did Feel Uncomfortable'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'Four days before the shoot, I cut down my water intake to just one litre per day, eliminated salt and carbs, and focused solely on protein.' 'By the time we shot the scene, I was just waiting for it to be over, so I could finally drink water again!'

Image on TVs scared Saif suspect, planned to flee to Bangladesh

Image on TVs scared Saif suspect, planned to flee to Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A Bangladeshi national, identified as Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan. The suspect, who had been living in Mumbai for over five months, panicked after seeing his image on news channels and planned to flee to Bangladesh. Police tracked him down after analyzing CCTV footage and digital payment records.

Delhi results a referendum on Kejriwal, not Modi: Cong

Delhi results a referendum on Kejriwal, not Modi: Cong

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Results of the Delhi assembly election are not a vindication of Prime Minister's Narendra Modi's policies but a referendum on Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party, the Congress said on Saturday as it vowed to bounce back from another whitewash.

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.'

Chhaava Review: Big Thumbs Up!

Chhaava Review: Big Thumbs Up!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Chhaava deserves 2 stars for the historically half-baked film that it is, but 4 stars just for its attempt on making a film on Sambhaji, observes Prasanna D Zore.

Nifty's 2nd Worst Losing Streak in 30 Years

Nifty's 2nd Worst Losing Streak in 30 Years

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The index could be vulnerable to a bigger fall given the present market dynamics.

Hisaab Barabar Review: Sloppy Execution

Hisaab Barabar Review: Sloppy Execution

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

A superficial drama that never rises above its boring sentimentality, notes Mayur Sanap.

Champions League PIX: PSG oust Liverpool; Barca, Bayern, Inter in quarters

Champions League PIX: PSG oust Liverpool; Barca, Bayern, Inter in quarters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

A summary of Tuesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

An Agitation That Woke Up Kerala

An Agitation That Woke Up Kerala

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

It was a protest which held a mirror to the government of a state taking pride in its commitment to democracy, gender equality and social indices.One person, who in his employed days had known governments and political parties at close quarters, told me that public perception of how the Kerala government handled the ASHA workers' strike had been terrible, reports Shyam G Menon.

Why Odds Are Against New Mutual Funds

Why Odds Are Against New Mutual Funds

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Meaningful market share would go to those who have the distribution strength to push their products, such as banks.