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Malan gets Nasser Hussain praise

Malan gets Nasser Hussain praise

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Malan has admitted his remarkable form has even surprised him.

IPL PIX: KKR escape to victory over Delhi; enter final

IPL PIX: KKR escape to victory over Delhi; enter final

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah, on Wednesday.

KKR's batting firepower faces stern test against marauding Rajasthan Royals

KKR's batting firepower faces stern test against marauding Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

To match or even surpass the Royals, KKR have the biggest stars in Andre Russell to go along with reigning World Cup winning English skipper Eoin Morgan

Putin says Russia may appeal WADA ban

Putin says Russia may appeal WADA ban

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that WADA has violated the Olympic Charter in banning Russia and hence they have a ground to appeal.

'How can Mughals be our heroes': Yogi renames upcoming Agra museum

'How can Mughals be our heroes': Yogi renames upcoming Agra museum

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Chairing a review meeting of Agra division, the chief minister made it clear that his government 'always nurtured nationalist ideology and anything which smacks of subservient mentality will be done away with', the UP government said in a statement.

'Cricket should be on back burner until COVID-19 situation improves'

'Cricket should be on back burner until COVID-19 situation improves'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Cricket's return should not be a priority while the country is fighting the coronavirus pandemic, England fast bowler Mark Wood has said as he questioned whether everyone involved in a match would be safe. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) last month extended the suspension of the professional game until July 1 but England players will return to individual skills-based training next week in venues across the country.

Injured Rohit out of India's tour of New Zealand: BCCI source

Injured Rohit out of India's tour of New Zealand: BCCI source

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

India's limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma was on Monday ruled out of the upcoming ODI and Test series against New Zealand after sustaining a calf injury in the fifth T20 International on Sunday. Rohit retired hurt after scoring 60 off 41 balls after he pulled his calf muscle while going for a quick single during the fifth and final T20 International in Mount Maunganui.

Has Pakistan Learnt Its Afghan Lessons?

Has Pakistan Learnt Its Afghan Lessons?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Imran Khan knows Pakistan is holding a strong hand and doesn't have to flaunt it while claiming victory. But Pakistan has learned from the experience of the 1990s -- high risk of going out on a limb, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

HC raps BMC over demolition activity at Kangana's bungalow

HC raps BMC over demolition activity at Kangana's bungalow

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Asking the BMC to stop demolition, the court said that as per the stop-work notice issued on Tuesday, the alterations had not come up overnight. "However, all of a sudden the corporation appears to have overnight woken up from its slumber, issued notice to the petitioner, that too when she is out of state, directing her to respond within 24 hours, and not granting her any further time, despite written request, and proceeding to demolish the premises upon completion of 24 hours," the court said.

Varun Dhawan: The child who refuses to grow up

Varun Dhawan: The child who refuses to grow up

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Happy birthday, Varun!

'Great injustice' done to farmers: Ex-civil servants to Centre

'Great injustice' done to farmers: Ex-civil servants to Centre

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

If the government of India is indeed interested in an amicable solution, instead of proposing half-hearted steps such as putting the laws on hold for 18 months, it can withdraw the legislations and think of other possible solutions, given the basic constitutional position that the subject of agriculture is in the State list in the Constitution, it said.

Ramzan2018: What is in your Iftar spread?

Ramzan2018: What is in your Iftar spread?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!

Say sorry for Tamilian comment: Jaya to diplomat

Say sorry for Tamilian comment: Jaya to diplomat

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

A United States diplomat was caught in a row after her remarks of "dirty and dark" Tamilians, prompting the American consulate in Chennai to term them as "inappropriate".

What will you cook for Kamala Harris?

What will you cook for Kamala Harris?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Padma Lakshmi cooked Tamarind Rice. What would be your choice?

Check out! Durga Puja 2011 special recipes

Check out! Durga Puja 2011 special recipes

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

Supriyo Hazra tells us just what dishes you must try out during the nine days of Durga Puja revelry and shares with us some lip-smacking recipes.

Check out! Durga Puja 2011 special recipes

Check out! Durga Puja 2011 special recipes

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Supriyo Hazra tells us just what dishes you must try out during the nine days of Durga Puja revelry and shares with us some lip-smacking recipes.

Here's what went wrong for Rajasthan Royals in Dubai

Here's what went wrong for Rajasthan Royals in Dubai

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals' Robin Uthappa admitted that the batters in the side could have taken more time to adjust to the wicket of Dubai.

PICS: Gill, Morgan steer SunRisers past Knight Riders

PICS: Gill, Morgan steer SunRisers past Knight Riders

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Abu Dhabi.

Aaron Finch heaps praise on India's top-order

Aaron Finch heaps praise on India's top-order

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli starred with the bat as the duo played knocks of 119 and 89 respectively.

Review: Tangled is damn cute!

Review: Tangled is damn cute!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Stunning computer graphics and feel-good elements make this a must-watch movie.

PIX: Maxwell, Carey tons power Australia to series win

PIX: Maxwell, Carey tons power Australia to series win

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Superb centuries from Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell lifted Australia to a dramatic three-wicket victory over England on Wednesday as the visitors clinched the one-day international series 2-1.

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches on Tuesday night.

No police custody, Arnab Goswami sent to 14-day judicial remand

No police custody, Arnab Goswami sent to 14-day judicial remand

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The police had sought Goswami's custody for 14 days, but the court held that custodial interrogation was not required. After the court remanded Goswami in judicial custody, his lawyers Aabad Ponda and Gaurav Parkar filed an application seeking bail.

PHOTOS: Ind vs Eng, 2nd ODI, Pune

PHOTOS: Ind vs Eng, 2nd ODI, Pune

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Images from the 2nd One-day International played between India and England in Pune on Friday.

PICS: Mumbai Indians too good for Chennai Super Kings

PICS: Mumbai Indians too good for Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Images from Friday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Sharjah.

Cricket without pressure is boring for Morris!

Cricket without pressure is boring for Morris!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore's all-rounder Chris Morris talks about playing cricket in a bio-bubble environment.

'Free ball' for bowlers: Check out Ashwin's suggestion

'Free ball' for bowlers: Check out Ashwin's suggestion

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Ravichandran Ashwin came up with an unique suggestion to stop batsmen from leaving their crease early, by awarding a 'free ball' for bowlers similar to the 'free hit' delivery which is given to batsmen when the bowlers overstep.

'India might not have a third wave'

'India might not have a third wave'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'Between its natural immunity with Delta, in so many populations, and then getting on top of the vaccination (situation), I do not think India is going to have another bad wave.'

Ugadi recipes: Mavinakayi Chitranna, Kayi Obbattu Tupa

Ugadi recipes: Mavinakayi Chitranna, Kayi Obbattu Tupa

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Ring in the New Year with two lip-smacking recipes.

Time for India to draw red lines for China

Time for India to draw red lines for China

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Once the tanks roll back, a zero-based assessment of future equations with China is necessary. Given the conflict situations that China is imposing on India time and again, the red, amber and green lines of interactions with China need to be laid down and communicated in no uncertain terms, asserts Srikanth Kondapalli, the leading China expert.

Even bypoll win won't smoothen things for Yediyurappa

Even bypoll win won't smoothen things for Yediyurappa

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

'New Delhi is in a perpetual dilemma. It can't do without Yediyurappa, but it doesn't want a powerful CM. It stokes the opponents within against him. The result is he has never settled down in office, even in the present tenure'

PHOTOS: Iyer's blitzkrieg lifts India to victory in 1st T20I

PHOTOS: Iyer's blitzkrieg lifts India to victory in 1st T20I

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The immensely talented Shreyas Iyer enhanced his reputation of a finisher with a scintillating 29-ball-58, as India crushed New Zealand by six wickets in a high-scoring first T20 International in Auckland on Friday. Iyer built on KL Rahul's (56 off 27 balls) blazing start and Virat Kohli's useful 45 off 32 balls as India made short work of a 204-run target, knocking it off with an over to spare.

Probably my best ever, says Thiem after Djokovic win

Probably my best ever, says Thiem after Djokovic win

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Thiem blazed 50 winners, many of them jaw-dropping backhands, to beat Djokovic

PHOTOS: Fans add colour and spark to The Ashes

PHOTOS: Fans add colour and spark to The Ashes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Cricket owes its popularity to its fans and when two of the biggest teams in cricket complete against each other, it makes the contest lip-smacking! Ashes has that aura which unites and divides the fans alike.

Malan-Morgan fireworks help England level T20 series in NZ

Malan-Morgan fireworks help England level T20 series in NZ

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Dawid Malan smashed a 48-ball century and skipper Eoin Morgan made a blistering 91 to help secure a series-levelling 76-run victory in the fourth Twenty20 international against New Zealand.

How India demolished the Aussies at Indore

How India demolished the Aussies at Indore

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

India's ninth consecutive ODI win also ensured they are now the top ranked team both in Tests and the One-day format.

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The Headlingley triumph marked the start of a new and important chapter in Indian cricket, with the Indians winning consistently away from home from that point onwards.

Australia to give Windies taste of own medicine: Coulter-Nile

Australia to give Windies taste of own medicine: Coulter-Nile

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

The West Indies used plenty of short-pitched deliveries to dismantle Pakistan in their Cricket World Cup opener, but the Caribbean batsmen will get a taste of their own medicine when they face champions Australia, fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile has said.

Demolition at Kangana's bungalow illegal, says HC; forms panel to assess damages

Demolition at Kangana's bungalow illegal, says HC; forms panel to assess damages

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The court appointed an assessor to evaluate the damage caused so as to decide Ranaut's claim for compensation. The high court also came down heavily on Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut over his tirade against Ranaut.

Big Bout: Mary Kom outclasses Olympic medallist Ingrit

Big Bout: Mary Kom outclasses Olympic medallist Ingrit

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

MC Mary Kom won by a unanimous decision against 2016 Olympic bronze medallist Ingrit Lorena Valencia in the Big Bout Indian Boxing League.