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Chotrani goes down in final

Chotrani goes down in final

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

World No 51 Chotrani, seeded fifth, rallied to win the second game to level the score,

Rathika goes down fighting in NSW Open final

Rathika goes down fighting in NSW Open final

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Chotrani will meet Mexican top seed Leonel Cardenas in the final.

Trump, Melania Vote In Florida

Trump, Melania Vote In Florida

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Here are glimpse of Voting day in the USA.

CarTrade IPO to open on Aug 9; price band set at Rs 1,585-1,618/share

CarTrade IPO to open on Aug 9; price band set at Rs 1,585-1,618/share

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Online auto classified platform CarTrade Tech on Tuesday said it fixed a price band of Rs 1,585-1,618 a share for its nearly Rs 2,999-crore initial public offer. The initial public offering (IPO) will open for subscription on August 9 and conclude on August 11. The bidding for anchor investors will open on August 6, the company announced. The initial share-sale will be entirely an offer for sale (OFS) of 18,532,216 equity shares.

With Ranji title in sight, there's no distractions for Mumbai captain Shaw

With Ranji title in sight, there's no distractions for Mumbai captain Shaw

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'In cricket and in life, the graph always goes up and down and it's never going to always go up. So it's a just a matter of time that I middle those balls and get those big runs again. But right now, I want to ensure that my team is doing fine and is enjoying its game.'

Four IPOs to hit markets; aims to garner Rs 14,628-cr

Four IPOs to hit markets; aims to garner Rs 14,628-cr

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The buzz in the IPO market continues with four companies launching their initial share sales this week to raise over Rs 14,628 crore collectively. This comes after four companies -- Devyani International, Krsnaa Diagnostics, Windlas Biotech and Exxaro Tiles-- launched their initial share-sales last week to mobilise Rs 3,614 crore. So far in the current fiscal, 16 companies have raised Rs 30,666 crore through IPOs against Rs 31,277 crore by 30 firms in the entire 2020-21. Going forward, market analysts expect the IPO environment to remain buzzing during the entire 2021-22.

Pranav Dhanawade makes history; scores 1009 runs in an innings

Pranav Dhanawade makes history; scores 1009 runs in an innings

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Pranav Dhanawade, a school cricketer from Kalyan - on the outskirts of Mumbai, has scripted history by becoming the first batsman to score more than 1,000 runs in an innings.

With elbow bumps, masked fans, World TeamTennis kicks off

With elbow bumps, masked fans, World TeamTennis kicks off

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The event includes several safety measures designed to mitigate the potential spread of coronavirus, including COVID-19 testing for participants and regular temperature checks

From drab to fab! Art takes over the walls in UK

From drab to fab! Art takes over the walls in UK

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Springfield's favourite family -- The Simpsons -- moved to Bristol for an artistic makeover at Upfest 2018, Europe's largest live street art festival. Take a look at some of the mind-blowing art which covered some 60,000 sq ft of surfaces, including buildings, shop fronts and shutters.

10 things you must know about Prithvi Shaw

10 things you must know about Prithvi Shaw

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

All you must know about the young batting sensation now on the verge of playing for India

Priyanka, Nick get their Simpsons caricatures

Priyanka, Nick get their Simpsons caricatures

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The Quantico star took to Instagram to share the two cartoons that were a play on their twin wedding.

14-year-old Prithvi Shaw scores record 546 in schools cricket

14-year-old Prithvi Shaw scores record 546 in schools cricket

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Prithvi Shaw is back in the headlines. The 14-year-old batsman scored a marathon 546 as Rizvi Springfield piled on the runs in reply to St Francis D'Assisi's first innings total of 92 in the Harris Shield (Under-16) schools cricket tournament in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Armaan Jaffer rewrites Harris Shield history

Armaan Jaffer rewrites Harris Shield history

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Young Armaan Jaffer scored a mammoth 473 for Rizvi Springfield in the Harris Shield final against IES VN Sule Guruji at the Matunga Gymkhana.

Brangelina planning a spring wedding?

Brangelina planning a spring wedding?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Bryant named Basketball Hall of Fame finalist

Bryant named Basketball Hall of Fame finalist

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Kobe Bryant, fourth all-time in NBA scoring, played for the Los Angeles Lakers during an illustrious 20-year career that was highlighted by five NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVPs and one league MVP.

Wasim Jaffer's nephew sets new school record

Wasim Jaffer's nephew sets new school record

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Mumbai, a city which has produced several record-breaking batsmen, found yet another child prodigy when Armaan Jaffer, nephew of Mumbai Ranji captain and former India opener Wasim, compiled the highest-ever score of 498 in school cricket history.

The Simpsons celebrates its 20th anniversary

The Simpsons celebrates its 20th anniversary

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

America's most loved dysfunctional family The Simpsons is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of special programmes.

AP police seizes arms cache meant for Naxals

AP police seizes arms cache meant for Naxals

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Andhra Pradesh police has foiled yet another attempt to supply arms to the Naxalites in the state by seizing a big cache of arms and ammunitions in the Medak district.

12-year-old Sarfaraz does a Sachin

12-year-old Sarfaraz does a Sachin

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

At a school tournament which brought Sachin Tendulkar into the limelight 21 years ago, a 12-year-old boy smashed a record 439 runs in a marathon innings that included an astonishing 56 boundaries. Playing for Springfield Rizvi School, Sarfaraz Khan also struck 12 sixes in his knock spanning two days that came off 421 deliveries against the Indian Education Society in the Under-16 Inter-School Harris Shield Tournament.

US university, Andhra Pradesh institute sign MoU

US university, Andhra Pradesh institute sign MoU

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield and the Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, in Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh, which was established at the initiative of a group of non-resident Indians, have signed a memorandum of understanding for fostering academic collaboration and improving rural healthcare. The agreement allows for student and faculty exchange between the two institutions.

Tendulkar's 14-a-side concept for school cricket gets MCA nod

Tendulkar's 14-a-side concept for school cricket gets MCA nod

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's idea of 14-a-side teams at the school level has got the green signal from the sport's governing body in Mumbai.

Obama to take oath on Abraham Lincoln's Bible

Obama to take oath on Abraham Lincoln's Bible

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Barack Obama will take oath as the 44th United States President on the same Bible used to swear in Abraham Lincoln in 1861.Obama announced his historic bid for the presidency from the steps of the statehouse in Springfield, Illinois, the same spot where Lincoln, another state legislator, began his quest.

US: 6 Indians killed in car crash

US: 6 Indians killed in car crash

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Six Indians were killed when a van in which they were travelling to visit Niagara Falls spun out of control and crashed into another car in Erie County in the US state of Pennsylvania. The mishap took place in West Springfield on Sunday, the police said. At least four of the dead were working with Michigan-based information technology firm Syntel Inc.

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'My mission is to bring the world together by the game of basketball.'

US calling India: Come, study with us

US calling India: Come, study with us

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Roadshows in India by state and private universities increase over fear of losing foreign students.

Mickelson wins US PGA Championship

Mickelson wins US PGA Championship

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Atwal misses cut on PGA debut

Atwal misses cut on PGA debut

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

The Indian golfer finished the two rounds before the cut at 11-over to crash out of the US PGA Championships.

US bishop charged with child rape

US bishop charged with child rape

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

A grand jury in Massachusetts on Monday indicted Thomas L Dupre, 70, on charges of molesting two boys while serving as a parish priest in the 1970s.

Readers speak out!

Readers speak out!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2005

Readers' comments during match commentary of sixth ODI.

This girl was mistaken for a boy, thrown out of tourney

This girl was mistaken for a boy, thrown out of tourney

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

US football greats cheer Nebraska girl barred from competition

Shaw, Vihari added to India Test squad; Vijay and Kuldeep dropped

Shaw, Vihari added to India Test squad; Vijay and Kuldeep dropped

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Mumbai youngster Prithvi Shaw and Andhra batsman Hanuma Vihari were the two surprise inclusion in India's squad for the last two Tests of the ongoing five-match series against England.

Grab a bite at Subway in Rashtrapati Bhawan

Grab a bite at Subway in Rashtrapati Bhawan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

A company executive said a recently opened museum at Rashtrapati Bhawan was the trigger for getting a restaurant in the complex as visitors come from far-flung places

Jaffer's 14-year-old nephew Armaan in Mumbai Ranji probables list

Jaffer's 14-year-old nephew Armaan in Mumbai Ranji probables list

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

In an interesting move, the Mumbai selection committee decided to include 14-year-old Armaan Jaffer in the Ranji Trophy probables list along with his uncle and state team stalwart Wasim Jaffer.

Sarfaraz's 66-ball century steers India colts to victory over SA

Sarfaraz's 66-ball century steers India colts to victory over SA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Fifteen year old Mumbai youngster Sarfaraz Khan smashed 101 off only 66 balls to help India colts record a four-wicket victory over South Africa in their round robin league encounter of the U-19 Quadrangular tournament in Visakhapatnam.

A ton on Test debut is result of Prithvi's grit

A ton on Test debut is result of Prithvi's grit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'He batted like someone who has played 50 Test matches.' 'He is an unbelievable talent and hopefully if he is nurtured well, he will serve Indian cricket for a long, long time'

'I was a bit nervous, but then tried to play my natural game'

'I was a bit nervous, but then tried to play my natural game'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'I was not thinking about it as my first game, I was just thinking that it's another game and it just happened.'

US polls: Nikki Haley, Tulsi Gabbard re-elected

US polls: Nikki Haley, Tulsi Gabbard re-elected

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Hindu-American Congresswon Tulsi Gabbard coasts to a rollicking re-election victory in in Hawaii's 2nd District

Vote: Taimur the most unusual celeb baby name of 2016?

Vote: Taimur the most unusual celeb baby name of 2016?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Boomer, River Rocket, Ode Mountain -- what were these celeb parents thinking?

Kapur, Jeev tied 38th, Grace wins Qatar Masters

Kapur, Jeev tied 38th, Grace wins Qatar Masters

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Shiv Kapur and Jeev Milkha Singh finished in a tie for 38th place even as Branden Grace produced a stunning eagle on 16th and a closing birdie to grab the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters golf tournament on Saturday.