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'India should not play cricket with Pakistan'

'India should not play cricket with Pakistan'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

India should refrain from playing cricket with Pakistan in view of the ongoing tension with the neighbouring country, Arvind Sawant (SS-UBT) said on Monday in the Lok Sabha.

Delhi air turns lethal as AQI peaks at 498, skyline lost in haze

Delhi air turns lethal as AQI peaks at 498, skyline lost in haze

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Delhi choked under a thick blanket of smog on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 498, which falls in the higher spectrum of 'severe' category.

How Gadchiroli Broke The Maoist Backbone

How Gadchiroli Broke The Maoist Backbone

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'The watershed moment was June 22, 2024, when the divisional in-charge of Gadchiroli, Giridhar Tumreti, who was their senior-most commander, along with his wife, came forward to surrender before the then deputy chief minister and home minister Devendra Fadnavis.'

Get Plum Crazy: 8 Health Benefits

Get Plum Crazy: 8 Health Benefits

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

There are more than 200 varieties of plums grown across the world but each brings its own flavour and texture, yet all are equally nourishing, no matter their colour or taste, says Cleveland Clinic.

Guardiola warns City stars: No Christmas kilos allowed

Guardiola warns City stars: No Christmas kilos allowed

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

'Imagine one player and now he's perfect but he will arrive with three kilos more. He will (stay) in Manchester. He will not travel to Nottingham Forest.'

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

India women eye fourth straight T20 win over Sri Lanka

India women eye fourth straight T20 win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Formidable India will be eager to register a dominance-extending fourth victory on the bounce in the fourth women's T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

SA coach hails Team India: A 'helluva side'

SA coach hails Team India: A 'helluva side'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad termed his team's tour of India "a very successful one" and expressed hope that the two teams meet once again in the final of the next year's T20 World Cup.

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Whether Freedom At Midnight 2 has a political agenda, a bias or two will be read into it, depending on the affiliation of who is watching, notes Deepa Gahlot.

'It doesn't look great': Australia sweat over Lyon injury

'It doesn't look great': Australia sweat over Lyon injury

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

During England's run-chase of 435 runs, Lyon had taken three crucial wickets in the second innings and a total of five throughout the game to help his side gain an upper hand.

'I Don't Want To Be Underpaid'

'I Don't Want To Be Underpaid'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'If they said the shift is at 9, I would reach by 9. But no one came until 12. Slowly over the time, I felt very disappointed with the whole thing.'

Greg Chappell: How England Can Make Bazball Work In Ashes

Greg Chappell: How England Can Make Bazball Work In Ashes

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Greg Chappell said that while he admires positive cricket, a "full-frontal assault" approach is insult to the intelligence of the players and the public alike.

Shubman Gill opens up about recovery from neck injury

Shubman Gill opens up about recovery from neck injury

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'I've had quite a bit of skill sessions and some training sessions. So, I feel much, much better.'

Why India are desperate to win ODI series vs SA

Why India are desperate to win ODI series vs SA

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

There is a slight desperation to win ODI series after below par Test outing: Ten Doeschate

'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.

Hamza decodes the India spin test ahead of tough tour

Hamza decodes the India spin test ahead of tough tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

'I think it's an ongoing process, just continuously putting in hours of work and speaking to people that have played in these conditions, have done well in these conditions.'

Beijing dodges India's Indus Treaty move at China-Pak strategic talks

Beijing dodges India's Indus Treaty move at China-Pak strategic talks

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

China and Pakistan concluded their strategic dialogue, reiterating their opposition to unilateral actions in South Asia and discussing Kashmir, Afghanistan, and trilateral cooperation.

Yearend: Time To Reassess YOUR Portfolio

Yearend: Time To Reassess YOUR Portfolio

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

This exercise allows investors to realign their portfolios with changing market conditions and evolving personal objectives.

Mayank Markande returns to Mumbai Indians

Mayank Markande returns to Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Leg-spinner Mayank Markande will return to Mumbai Indians, his former franchise, after being traded from three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the upcoming season.

MI's 'Homage' Bid for Cam Green at IPL Auction Explained

MI's 'Homage' Bid for Cam Green at IPL Auction Explained

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

For Mumbai Indians, the brief bid was about sentiment as much as strategy.

'King of Adelaide', Starc hails Head

'King of Adelaide', Starc hails Head

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Starc also pointed out that the wicket did not assist pacers that much with the new ball and expressed concerns over Nathan Lyon's injury on the final day of the Test and the setback to Hazlewood.

Patience pays as fiery Bumrah hits back at naysayers

Patience pays as fiery Bumrah hits back at naysayers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'I try to give my best in each and every format... Rest, question-answer sessions -- whoever wants to play, they can play. I'm happy as far as I'm able to contribute and try to learn new things.'

Small Steps, Big Impact: Arshdeep's ODI Exploits!

Small Steps, Big Impact: Arshdeep's ODI Exploits!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Arshdeep Singh -- statement spells against SA shows need to give pacer consistent ODI outings

'You can't take cricket for granted': Pant slams team

'You can't take cricket for granted': Pant slams team

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Captain Rishabh Pant conceded that India needed to get better as a Test team.

No Change in Approach for Adelaide Test: McCullum

No Change in Approach for Adelaide Test: McCullum

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

'We just need to chisel away at some of the things we haven't got quite right and make sure that we still have that conviction of what we're trying to achieve.'

'Bumrah unstoppable, Jaiswal under scanner'

'Bumrah unstoppable, Jaiswal under scanner'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim praised Jasprit Bumrah's performance in the first India vs South Africa Test at Eden Gardens, saying Bumrah focuses only on what he can control and remains effective regardless of pitch conditions.

After classic knock, Kohli reveals how he stays match-ready

After classic knock, Kohli reveals how he stays match-ready

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Never believed in over-preparation, all my game has been mental: Kohli

Has Technical Tweak Hampered Gill's T20 Game?

Has Technical Tweak Hampered Gill's T20 Game?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

To be or not to be could well be the dilemma in Shubman Gill's mind as he crisscrosses formats, having tweaked his technique from an unorthodox style to a more classical one that is not quite yielding the returns he may have envisaged in T20 Internationals.

'They Want 10 Women In One'

'They Want 10 Women In One'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

A 26-year-old working woman, opens up about navigating today's arranged marriage and dating market, where expectations have multiplied, contradictions have deepened and finding a 'suitable' partner feels harder than ever.

'Absolutely Filthy...' Lyon Furious Over Gabba Snub

'Absolutely Filthy...' Lyon Furious Over Gabba Snub

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Australia's Lyon angry at being dropped for second Ashes Test

Hardik cleared, Gill doubtful: India sweats on T20 duo

Hardik cleared, Gill doubtful: India sweats on T20 duo

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

India's T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill will be reporting at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence on Monday for his mandatory fitness assessment protocols, which will determine his return to action for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa starting December 9.

U-19 Asia Cup: Spotlight on India-Pakistan handshake call

U-19 Asia Cup: Spotlight on India-Pakistan handshake call

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Both Suryavanshi and skipper Mhatre are coming into the tournament following a great run of form in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Injured Shaheen Afridi doubtful for Sri Lanka match

Injured Shaheen Afridi doubtful for Sri Lanka match

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Pakistan ODI captain and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is a doubtful starter for the T20 tri-series match against Sri Lanka on Saturday after sustaining a foot injury during training.

Bavuma explains the moment that broke India

Bavuma explains the moment that broke India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

South African captain Temba Bavuma mixed grit with humour after his team's shock win over India in Kolkata, celebrating his hard-fought fifty and the "small hands" catch that turned the match on its head.

Stokes shrugs off 'arrogant' jibe ahead of second Ashes Test

Stokes shrugs off 'arrogant' jibe ahead of second Ashes Test

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

England captain Ben Stokes dismissed claims his team was "arrogant" following their capitulation in the first Ashes Test against Australia in Perth last week as preparations for the second game in the five-match series continued on Saturday.

Delhi gives Messi's India Tour the perfect ending

Delhi gives Messi's India Tour the perfect ending

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. India Tour that began in shambolic fashion ended in a blaze of glory as devotional fans joyously gathered to catch a glimpse of a man that does things on the field that are often beyond human comprehension.

Kohli's love-affair with Australia set to deepen on ODI return

Kohli's love-affair with Australia set to deepen on ODI return

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'Australia is his favourite hunting ground, and now he is making his comeback after the IPL. I am really looking forward to seeing him bat in those three ODIs, and hopefully, out of those three, he gets at least two centuries for India.'

Bull-case scenario puts Nifty at 32,032 by 2026: Kotak Sec

Bull-case scenario puts Nifty at 32,032 by 2026: Kotak Sec

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

The Nifty 50 index could rise around 24 per cent from current levels to 32,032 by December 2026 in a bull-case scenario, Kotak Securities said in a recent note. "We value Nifty at a 10 per cent premium (at 22x) to the 10-year average price-to-earnings of 20x on 2027-28 estimated (E) earnings per share (EPS) of Rs 1,456, and arrive at a December 2026 Nifty target of 32,032," the analysts wrote.

'It Was A Complete Surrender By India'

'It Was A Complete Surrender By India'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'Constant changes to the playing XI, batting orders, and frequent rotations prevent stability.'

Markram creates world record for most catches in a Test!

Markram creates world record for most catches in a Test!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

South Africa's Aiden Markram created a new world record for the most catches by a fielder in a Test match, during the second Test against India in Guwahati on Wednesday.