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Will Gill Be Fit For South Africa T20Is?

Will Gill Be Fit For South Africa T20Is?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

'Gill is recovering really well, it's a speedy recovery.'

Why The Dev Anand-Suraiya Romance Didn't Work Out

Why The Dev Anand-Suraiya Romance Didn't Work Out

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Meena Kumari would nudge a blushing Suraiya on the sets of Sanam and whisper 'Aa rahe hai... aapke' when Dev Anand sauntered onto the sets.

Beware South Africa! Gill Sets The Nets On Fire

Beware South Africa! Gill Sets The Nets On Fire

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Gill back in full flow, Hardik opts out of practice ahead of SA T20I series

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

This is the most open T20 World Cup in history. The traditional powers are compromised. The new powers have gained strength, observes Faisal Shariff.

Kinsale, Carrigaline & Stuffed Eggplant

Kinsale, Carrigaline & Stuffed Eggplant

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Taking in wonderful new sights and places is also an opportunity to sample new food, which is what makes travel doubly memorable.

T20 WC: Dube, Varun drive India past Netherlands

T20 WC: Dube, Varun drive India past Netherlands

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Shivam Dube's explosive innings helped India recover from a slow start against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, after the top order struggled against Aryan Dutt's spin bowling.

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar dedicates win to India

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar dedicates win to India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated Sunday's T20 World Cup victory over Pakistan to fans across the country.

ICC T20 WC: Brook, SKY warn bowlers: 300+ totals coming soon

ICC T20 WC: Brook, SKY warn bowlers: 300+ totals coming soon

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

T20 World Cup 2026 could turn into a batter's paradise, as small grounds, flat pitches and fearless hitting bring the once-unthinkable 300-run mark within reach, leaving captains bracing their bowlers for a tough ride

Is The UN Heading For Bankruptcy?

Is The UN Heading For Bankruptcy?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Every UN secretary-general has flagged the financial situation, but Antonio Guterres has issued the direst warning yet, calling it a 'race to bankruptcy and of imminent financial collapse, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

T20 WC warm-up: Kishan blasts 20-ball 50, India outplay SA

T20 WC warm-up: Kishan blasts 20-ball 50, India outplay SA

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India put on a commanding performance to beat South Africa by 30 runs in their T20 World Cup warm-up clash at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on Wednesday.

De Kock demolition drives SA to series win over Windies

De Kock demolition drives SA to series win over Windies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

South African opener Quinton de Kock smashed a career-best 115 to give his team a 2-1 series lead in the three-match T20I contest.

T20 Kings: When Dhoni, Rohit Brought Cup Home!

T20 Kings: When Dhoni, Rohit Brought Cup Home!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cricket has never been the same since India's thrilling, last-over win over Pakistan in the final at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on September 24, 2007.

Yunus rakes up India's 'Seven Sisters' in farewell speech

Yunus rakes up India's 'Seven Sisters' in farewell speech

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Relations with India experienced a downturn during Yunus's tenure, while ties with Pakistan saw positive developments.

T20 World Cup 2026: Stars Set For Final Farewell

T20 World Cup 2026: Stars Set For Final Farewell

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka could be the last for several senior stars. From Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Nabi, here are veterans who may be playing their final T20 WC.

T20 World Cup: Tilak Varma switches gears, ready to rescue India anytime

T20 World Cup: Tilak Varma switches gears, ready to rescue India anytime

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Tilak Varma says he is ready to play a cautious, anchoring role alongside Suryakumar Yadav in the T20 World Cup if the situation demands, and confirms Jasprit Bumrah's fitness for the upcoming match against Namibia.

FIH Pro League: India's dreadful run continues

FIH Pro League: India's dreadful run continues

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Argentina outclass India 4-2 in FIH Pro League clash

Sensex crashes over 1K points on selling in metal, IT stocks

Sensex crashes over 1K points on selling in metal, IT stocks

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled more than 1 per cent on Friday due to across-the-board selloff, especially in metal, IT and commodity stocks, tracking sluggish global markets.

Days after landslide poll victory, BNP office set ablaze in Bangladesh

Days after landslide poll victory, BNP office set ablaze in Bangladesh

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Unidentified miscreants smashed a window and threw "petrol or similar substance" inside before igniting the blaze

Under EC pressure, Bengal acts on voter list fraud; books 5 employees

Under EC pressure, Bengal acts on voter list fraud; books 5 employees

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The West Bengal government has filed FIRs against five state government employees for alleged lapses in electoral roll revisions, following an Election Commission ultimatum. The action comes after the EC directed the state to initiate criminal cases against the accused for adding fictitious names to voter lists.

From Bench to World Cup: Jacob Duffy's Patience Pays Off

From Bench to World Cup: Jacob Duffy's Patience Pays Off

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy reflects on years of waiting, breaking a Sir Richard Hadlee record and finally making his World Cup debut at 31.

Focus on Abhishek's batting as India take on Netherlands

Focus on Abhishek's batting as India take on Netherlands

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

India will be hoping that Abhishek Sharma returns to his destructive ways and the other batters up their game against spin when the side takes the field for its final T20 World Cup league fixture against the Netherlands.

T20 World Cup: 'Stop repeating mistakes': Nepal coach urges players

T20 World Cup: 'Stop repeating mistakes': Nepal coach urges players

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Nepal coach Nick Pothas emphasises the need for players to learn from past mistakes and perform under pressure as they face Scotland in their final T20 World Cup match. He also highlights the importance of a robust domestic structure for the national team's growth.

'I Proposed To Her In A Movie Theatre'

'I Proposed To Her In A Movie Theatre'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

On Valentine's Day, Kshitij Sabnis and Priyal Pitre share their romantic proposal story.

Phillips, Ravindra fire New Zealand into Super Eights

Phillips, Ravindra fire New Zealand into Super Eights

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra's explosive batting performances led New Zealand to a convincing eight-wicket victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup, securing their place in the Super 8s.

Omarzai stars as Afghanistan beat UAE to keep Super 8 hopes alive

Omarzai stars as Afghanistan beat UAE to keep Super 8 hopes alive

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Afghanistan restricted United Arab Emirates to 160 for nine in their T20 World Cup match, with Azmatullah Omarzai claiming four wickets and Sohaib Khan scoring a half-century for UAE.

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Look for love in the right places!

Class 12 student on joyride mows down 6-year-old, injures 4

Class 12 student on joyride mows down 6-year-old, injures 4

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The speeding Swift car hit an autorickshaw before ploughing into people walking along the roadside.

T20 World Cup: Mukkamalla, Harmeet star as USA thrash Netherlands

T20 World Cup: Mukkamalla, Harmeet star as USA thrash Netherlands

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Saiteja Mukkamalla's attractive 79 and a four-wicket haul by former India Under-19 star Harmeet Singh powered United States to a comfortable 93-run victory over the Netherlands.

Blow for Sri Lanka! Injured Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of T20 World Cup

Blow for Sri Lanka! Injured Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka suffered a big blow as their star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out of the T20 World Cup with a hamstring injury suffered in the opening match against Ireland.

India U-17 Women Thrash Bangladesh To Win SAFF U-19 Football Title

India U-17 Women Thrash Bangladesh To Win SAFF U-19 Football Title

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

India's U-17 women's team secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Bangladesh in the final, avenging an earlier defeat.

'I've Never Seen Gambhir-Kohli Fighting'

'I've Never Seen Gambhir-Kohli Fighting'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed reports of a rift between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, saying the duo share a cordial relationship.

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Father Shares Secret Of Ishan Kishan's Match-Winning Knock

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Father Shares Secret Of Ishan Kishan's Match-Winning Knock

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'He worked very hard in the last two years, he played a lot of domestic cricket, focused on his batting.'

PIX: 74 all out! India hammer South Africa in 1st T20I

PIX: 74 all out! India hammer South Africa in 1st T20I

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Hardik Pandya made a memorable comeback to the Indian team, smashing a blistering half-century to power India to a thumping 101-run win over South Africa in the first T20 International.

Why Billionaires Are Fighting for IPL Teams

Why Billionaires Are Fighting for IPL Teams

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The business value of the league, popularly called the IPL, surged to a record $18.5 billion last year, U.S.-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey says.

Russian female tourists harassed at Goa beach

Russian female tourists harassed at Goa beach

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Several incidents of harassment targeting Russian female tourists have been reported on Goa's beaches, prompting intervention by beach marshals, lifesavers, and the Goa Police. The incidents involved both domestic and foreign tourists and included unwanted filming, photographing, and physical advances.

White-collar terror: Doctors formed 'Ansar Interim' to target J-K, beyond

White-collar terror: Doctors formed 'Ansar Interim' to target J-K, beyond

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted a 'white-collar' terror module, revealing that doctors arrested in the case had been radicalized since 2016 and formed a new terror organization named 'Ansar Interim' to carry out subversive activities.

Sensex tumbles 558 points on sell-off in IT shares

Sensex tumbles 558 points on sell-off in IT shares

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Benchmark BSE Sensex fell 558 points on Thursday amid heavy selling in IT shares, as concerns over AI-led disruptions and waning hopes of a Fed rate cut after firm US economic data weighed on investor sentiment.

US removes X post that showed PoK, Aksai Chin part of India

US removes X post that showed PoK, Aksai Chin part of India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The US Trade Representative's office removed a social media post featuring a map of India that showed the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, as well as the Aksai Chin region as part of Indian territory.

South Africa shock India inside 3 days

South Africa shock India inside 3 days

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Simon Harmer picked up four wickets as South Africa staged an incredible fightback to shock India by 30 runs in a low-scoring first Test match.

Jab We Met: 'I Called Her With A Fake Name'

Jab We Met: 'I Called Her With A Fake Name'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Sanjeev Yadav shares the story of how he met his wife, Damini. A Valentine's Week special.