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'Pakistan will lose 9 times out of 10 against India'

'Pakistan will lose 9 times out of 10 against India'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Harbhajan believes India will be under more pressure to perform against Pakistan in this World Cup.

MPs' visit to Sri Lanka set to be a damp squib

MPs' visit to Sri Lanka set to be a damp squib

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Colombo has seen to it that the MPs will have little time or opportunity to interact with the Sri Lankan Tamils, be they leaders from the Tamil National Alliance represented in Sri Lankan parliament or the local people who faced the brunt of the brutal war in April-May 2009, says S Murari

Why Mumbai Indians want to keep winning

Why Mumbai Indians want to keep winning

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Skipper Rohit Sharma says he wants Mumbai Indians to win most of its initial matches this IPL season, as some of his players will leave for World Cup preparations at the back-end of the tournament.

NBA: Bobcats crash and burn against Heat

NBA: Bobcats crash and burn against Heat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

The Miami Heat were without starters Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem but still feasted on the league's worst team, handing the Charlotte Bobcats a 15th consecutive loss in a 105-82 home romp on Friday.

Mithali Raj retires from T20Is to focus on 2021 ODI World Cup

Mithali Raj retires from T20Is to focus on 2021 ODI World Cup

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Mithali Raj decided to quit T20 Internationals after a career spanning 89 matches

Lessons from Bollywood: How to dress for Halloween

Lessons from Bollywood: How to dress for Halloween

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

There's nothing Bollywood can't teach. Happy Halloween, everyone! :)

2nd Test: India aim for turnaround at SCG

2nd Test: India aim for turnaround at SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Crushed in the series-opener, India aim to draw level when they go into the second cricket Test against Australia in Sydney on Tuesday amid growing concerns over their famed batting line-up's ability to deliver in overseas conditions.

Why stubble burning will continue to choke NCR

Why stubble burning will continue to choke NCR

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

To prevent rise in air pollution levels, oil marketing companies and thermal power units were planning to procure stubble from farmers to make bioethanol and promote the central government's 'Agricultural Mechanization' for crop residue management. But both have seen minimal success.

How will Iran's crude oil crisis hit India?

How will Iran's crude oil crisis hit India?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

For starters, the Iran situation is sure to have an impact on crude oil prices, as the world has little spare capacity.

Lankan test awaits Dhoni-less India in tri-series

Lankan test awaits Dhoni-less India in tri-series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

India are grappling with a selection dilemma and a prolonged form slump of their batsmen as they go into the crucial tri-series match against Sri Lanka in Brisbane without the services of their in-form captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Injured Maxwell doubtful for fifth ODI against India

Injured Maxwell doubtful for fifth ODI against India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Australia's Glenn Maxwell is a doubtful starter for the fifth and final One-Day International against India to be played in Sydney on Saturday after the middle-order batsman injured his knee while batting in the fourth ODI.

IN PICS: Google takes on iPad with Nexus 7 at Rs 11k

IN PICS: Google takes on iPad with Nexus 7 at Rs 11k

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Search giant Google unveiled its Google Nexus 7 tablet PC on the very first day of Google I/O at San Francisco on June 27.

Pay insurance premium smartly and save extra money

Pay insurance premium smartly and save extra money

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Paying the insurance premium annually under this strategy will provide Rs 1 lakh extra by the time your policy matures.

Pay insurance premium smartly and save extra money

Pay insurance premium smartly and save extra money

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Paying the insurance premium annually under this strategy will provide Rs 1 lakh extra by the time your policy matures.

Wozniacki to be fit in time for Australian Open

Wozniacki to be fit in time for Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Caroline Wozniacki seems a certain starter for the Australian Open in Melbourne next week after a scan on the world number one's injured left wrist showed no serious damage.

Lakme FW: Breezy, wearable unisex designs

Lakme FW: Breezy, wearable unisex designs

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

The third day of Lakme Fashion Week saw designer Digvijay Singh go green with organic fabrics and a unisex line for both men and women. Showcasing for label Bhu:sattva, here is the Unimitable Unisex Collection.

Variety brought refreshing change on WTA Tour in 2011

Variety brought refreshing change on WTA Tour in 2011

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

If men's tennis in 2011 was about a one-man domination, the women's equivalent was anything but that.

Here's why Man United players must come to terms with squad rotation

Here's why Man United players must come to terms with squad rotation

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera have hardly featured in Manchester United's early Premier League campaign but manager Jose Mourinho has assured the duo they are vital to his plans.

Meet Test cricket's 10,000 runs club

Meet Test cricket's 10,000 runs club

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

When Sunil Gavaskar scaled the 10, 000-run mark, he must have felt he conquered Mount Everest. But, since then, there have been many who have gone past 10,000 runs, thanks to the number of games being placed nowadays and the heavy bats that bring runs aplenty. Manu Shankar presents the members of the elite field

Rahul Dravid on how Team India can get back to No. 1

Rahul Dravid on how Team India can get back to No. 1

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Batting ace Rahul Dravid tells Harish Kotian India needs to sort out its bowling woes to get back to the top of the Test rankings.

What makes Samsung Galaxy Note a cut above the rest?

What makes Samsung Galaxy Note a cut above the rest?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Big -- that's how you would summarise Samsung Galaxy Note, the latest smartphone that claims to be a tablet too. The question that needs to be answered is why there is a buzz about the Samsung Galaxy Note, when the Dell Streak 5 too tried the same thing and pretty much collapsed in the process.

How this 21-yr-old became a social entrepreneur

How this 21-yr-old became a social entrepreneur

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Twenty-one year old Durgesh Nandan, the founder and CEO of AutomotionAds, is an engineer who passed out in April 2011. And, he has been running a venture for the last one year.

Spurs can push for the Premier League title: Walker

Spurs can push for the Premier League title: Walker

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Kyle Walker speaks about his recent good form and why he believes Tottenham Hotspur can go all the way and win the English Premier League title this season.

Manchester United bounce back with win at Bournemouth

Manchester United bounce back with win at Bournemouth

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Manchester United tightened their grip on second place in the Premier League

Green top awaits India at Edgbaston

Green top awaits India at Edgbaston

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Having never won a Test at the venue and with a tinge of grass on the wicket, India could well be in for a big challenge. Bikash Mohapatra reports from Edgbaston.

When I went scuba diving in the Maldives

When I went scuba diving in the Maldives

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Chiranjeev Lalwani, who has attempted over 70 dives, shares his experience of scuba diving in the Maldives.

Inside Burj Al-Arab - The world's most luxurious hotel

Inside Burj Al-Arab - The world's most luxurious hotel

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

It is said that Burj Al Arab is the most luxurious hotels in the world. For starters, the prices of rooms vary from $1,000 to $27,000 per night! It is also described as 'the world's only seven-star hotel.

Sell or Stay Invested in soaring markets?

Sell or Stay Invested in soaring markets?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'This market is very expensive in some pockets, dirt cheap in some, and the belly of the market is reasonably valued.'

Casey remains one ahead at CordeValle, Woods makes cut

Casey remains one ahead at CordeValle, Woods makes cut

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Britain's Paul Casey retained his one-stroke lead at eight under par and Tiger Woods made the cut by two shots when the fog-delayed second round of the Frys.com Open was completed on Saturday.

Why India should take lesson from Greece

Why India should take lesson from Greece

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

It is now the Greeks who have been gifted a 'Trojan' horse.

Mitch Marsh is all pumped up for the Indians

Mitch Marsh is all pumped up for the Indians

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'I'm doing my best to make the number six spot my own, that's all I can do.'

Mustafizur out of Asia Cup with side strain, Tamim called

Mustafizur out of Asia Cup with side strain, Tamim called

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Hosts Bangladesh were on Monday dealt a telling blow as their strike bowler Mustafizur Rahman was ruled out of the Asia Cup due to a Grade I side strain sustained during the home team's win against Sri Lanka. "Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman has suffered a side strain and will not play any further part in the Micromax Asia Cup T20," a BCB release stated. A Grade I side strain can also make him a doubtful starter for Bangladesh's World T20 qualifying round matches against the Netherlands and the Ireland in Dharamsala.

Nirmalaji, don't waste this chance!

Nirmalaji, don't waste this chance!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'When growth drops precipitously from 7% to 4.5% in four quarters, it is for all practical purposes a recession' notes T N Ninan.

Who is Melvin Louis, the man in Sana Khan's life?

Who is Melvin Louis, the man in Sana Khan's life?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Melvin Louis, 31, is a successful dancer-choreographer and social media influencer.

Andhra: How safe is the Congress govt?

Andhra: How safe is the Congress govt?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

There was trouble yet again in Andhra Pradesh, with the Telegu Desam Party moving a no confidence motion against the Congress government on Thursday.

IAAF will not rush to change rule that ousted Bolt

IAAF will not rush to change rule that ousted Bolt

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will not be rushed into revising the controversial false-start rule that sent Usain Bolt crashing out of the world championships 100 metres, a top official said on Wednesday.

Will Russell be KKR's answer to Gayle?

Will Russell be KKR's answer to Gayle?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

While Kings XI's biggest star Chris Gayle scored a 47-ball 79 in the Jaipur match, his Jamaican compatriot Andre Russell also looked in blistering touch for KKR in the match against Sunriserrs Hyderabad. Their rivalry will be one of the sub plots of Wednesday's clash in Kolkata.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: First Ride Impression

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: First Ride Impression

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

The Apache RTR 200 4V handles the flagship crown with aplomb!

IN PICS: The super-sexy and affordable Nikon D3200

IN PICS: The super-sexy and affordable Nikon D3200

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

If you are someone eager to get your hands dirty with photography, but cannot afford to spend a lot, the D3200 is a great starter camera. The AF-S 18-55mm VR lens is not all that bad either in good lighting, but at the end of the day, you get what you pay for.

Model speak: Everyone was giving me wolf-whistles

Model speak: Everyone was giving me wolf-whistles

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Model and aspiring actress offers her take on love at first sight.