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That Night In Dharamsala: 'We Need To Leave Now!'

That Night In Dharamsala: 'We Need To Leave Now!'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'We're noticing all surface-to-missile sites that were just sitting there ready to go.'

IPL PIX: Jacks shines as dominant Mumbai hammer SRH

IPL PIX: Jacks shines as dominant Mumbai hammer SRH

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

A sprightly Mumbai Indians continued their ascent in IPL 2025 with a four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

KKR Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

KKR Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Here are how the bowlers fared in Guwahati...

IPL PIX: Rohit-SKY show drowns CSK's fightback

IPL PIX: Rohit-SKY show drowns CSK's fightback

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday

Royals' Suryavanshi, 14, youngest to play in IPL

Royals' Suryavanshi, 14, youngest to play in IPL

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to feature in the IPL as he turned out for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur.

Has DreRus Peaked At The Right Time?

Has DreRus Peaked At The Right Time?

Rediff.com5 May 2025

With four fours and six sixes, Russell has finally made his presence felt this IPL season!

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.

Which KKR Batter Impressed Most?

Which KKR Batter Impressed Most?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders rode on Venkatesh Iyer's explosive 60 off 29 balls to crush a hapless Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs to register their second win of IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

K'taka Guv forwards 4% Muslim quota bill to President's assent

K'taka Guv forwards 4% Muslim quota bill to President's assent

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has reserved the Bill pertaining to four percent reservation for Muslims in government contracts for the President's assent, citing constitutional concerns. The Bill, which has been a subject of controversy in Karnataka, was passed by both houses of the state legislature amid protests from the opposition BJP. The Governor's decision to reserve the Bill highlights the ongoing debate over the constitutionality of religious-based reservations in India.

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? Can we be rational and Malayalee or do we have to necessarily be religious and proudly cultural to be Malayalee? asks Shyam G Menon.

IPL PIX: GT edge MI under DLS method, go top of table

IPL PIX: GT edge MI under DLS method, go top of table

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a dramatic Indian Premier League match at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Tuesday.

IPL: Can SRH turn the tables on MI at home?

IPL: Can SRH turn the tables on MI at home?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The team has won 10 out of their 24 matches while losing 14.

Harshal Patel Shines On Night When Batters Ruled

Harshal Patel Shines On Night When Batters Ruled

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

He also got clobbered along the way but was always in contention for wickets and weaved his magic particularly at the backend of the innings.

Why KKR opted for an extra spinner against CSK...

Why KKR opted for an extra spinner against CSK...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Quinton de Kock says having former Chennai Super Kings players Ajinkya Rahane and Moeen Ali in their ranks gave them key insights into the Chepauk conditions, which prompted the decision to field an extra spinner, a move that proved crucial in their eight-wicket win in the IPL match in Chennai on Friday.

IPL PIX: Ashutosh's heroics helps Delhi edge LSG in a thriller

IPL PIX: Ashutosh's heroics helps Delhi edge LSG in a thriller

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Ashutosh Sharma's late heroics earned Delhi Capitals a thrilling one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday.

Was Miller's Catch The Turning Point?

Was Miller's Catch The Turning Point?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Aiden Markram held on to three crucial catches, while Miller had the big fish.

Boy oh Boy! Vaibhav Signals His Arrival in Style

Boy oh Boy! Vaibhav Signals His Arrival in Style

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

In a display of raw power and audacious stroke play, Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi tore into the Gujarat Titans bowling attack with a scintillating knock during which multiple records fell by the wayside in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.

Firm & focused! Vaibhav reaps rewards of sowing early

Firm & focused! Vaibhav reaps rewards of sowing early

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Rise of Suryavanshi: Facing 600 balls-a-day from age of 10 to playing 150km throwdowns

PIX: McIlroy wins Masters to complete career Grand Slam

PIX: McIlroy wins Masters to complete career Grand Slam

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The 35-year-old McIlroy arrived at the year's first major, where in 2011 he blew a four-shot lead on the back nine, seeking his first major since August 2014 to end a barren run that came with its fair share of near misses.

CSK Vs MI: Who Batted Best? Vote!

CSK Vs MI: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Here are the batters who brought the crowds to their feet at Chepauk on Sunday night...

How Rohit Plans to Make It Up to Axar After Costly Drop

How Rohit Plans to Make It Up to Axar After Costly Drop

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

"May take him for dinner tomorrow," the Mumbai batter quipped, trying to lighten the mood.

IPL PIX: Delhi Capitals choke as MI pull off stunning heist

IPL PIX: Delhi Capitals choke as MI pull off stunning heist

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as Mumbai Indians pulled off a stunning 12-run comeback win in a thrilling IPL 2025 match.

IPL PIX: Chahal wrecks KKR as Punjab win a humdinger

IPL PIX: Chahal wrecks KKR as Punjab win a humdinger

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Yuzvendra Chahal led a stunning comeback for Punjab Kings with 4/28 as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in their low-scoring Indian Premier League thriller on Tuesday.

Marsh Or Pooran? Markram Or Rahane? Which Batter Impressed You?

Marsh Or Pooran? Markram Or Rahane? Which Batter Impressed You?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

It was a track where batters made merry after LSG put on 238 for 3 before KKR fell just four runs short as over 400 runs were scored.

IPL PIX: Rahul, spinners help DC trump RCB

IPL PIX: Rahul, spinners help DC trump RCB

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Can LSG stop SRH's unstoppable batting juggernaut?

Can LSG stop SRH's unstoppable batting juggernaut?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be wary of Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) aggressive batting approach when the two teams face off in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.

IPL 2025 PIX: Krunal upstages Hardik as RCB edge MI in a run-fest

IPL 2025 PIX: Krunal upstages Hardik as RCB edge MI in a run-fest

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Spinner Krunal Pandya upstaged brother Hardik as Royal Challengers Bengaluru edged Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in a high-scoring thriller.

IPL PIX: DC outclass SRH with a commanding win

IPL PIX: DC outclass SRH with a commanding win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Philippine wildcard Alexandra Eala pulled off the biggest win of her young career with a stunning upset of Polish world number two Iga Swiatek.

WPL 2025 PIX: Shafali, Jonassen power DC to thumping win

WPL 2025 PIX: Shafali, Jonassen power DC to thumping win

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Shafali Verma and Jess Jonassen smashed half-centuries as Delhi Capitals handed Royal Challengers Bengaluru a fourth consecutive defeat with a commanding nine-wicket win.

Desperate England set to make changes for Chennai T20I

Desperate England set to make changes for Chennai T20I

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Brydon Carse will replace Gus Atkinson for England's second T20 International against India on Saturday.

Asalanka hits century as Sri Lanka down depleted Australia

Asalanka hits century as Sri Lanka down depleted Australia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka led by example and smashed a belligerent hundred to set up a 49-run victory over a depleted Australia.

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.

PIX: Williamson, Ravindra tons power NZ into Champions Trophy final

PIX: Williamson, Ravindra tons power NZ into Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

New Zealand booked their place in the final of the Champions Trophy against India after a 50-run victory over South Africa.

What a turnaround for Mumbai Indians' Amanjot Kaur

What a turnaround for Mumbai Indians' Amanjot Kaur

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Amanjot Kaur, who was sidelined by a back stress fracture requiring surgery and a ligament tear in her hand after last year's WPL, claimed three wickets for 22 runs before blasting a 27-ball 34 to help MI chase down RCB's 167 with one ball to spare in the WPL match in Bengaluru on Friday.

Expensive Rana gets Manjrekar's vote of confidence

Expensive Rana gets Manjrekar's vote of confidence

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

'This format is difficult. You get 10 overs, and you have to play different roles in different phases.'

Ranji Trophy: Perform or perish for Mumbai against Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Perform or perish for Mumbai against Meghalaya

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Mumbai will have to beat Meghalaya by a big margin to win with a bonus point in their last league match while also needing other results to go their way.

Who Stole the Show with the Bat? Kohli or Salt? Vote!

Who Stole the Show with the Bat? Kohli or Salt? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

On a night packed with drama, milestones, and momentum swings, five batters rose above the rest to set Eden Gardens alight.

Double joy for Bumrah, Mandhana as they bag BCCI top honours

Double joy for Bumrah, Mandhana as they bag BCCI top honours

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The 28-year-old cricketer's ODI runs came at an average of 57.86 and an impressive strike rate of 95.15.

Soccer PIX: Torres tricks; Inter miss chance to go top

Soccer PIX: Torres tricks; Inter miss chance to go top

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Barcelona joined Real Madrid, Atletico and Real Sociedad in the semi-finals, with the draw set to take place on Wednesday.