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Inside Gill's castle getaway before IPL 2025

Inside Gill's castle getaway before IPL 2025

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

As his Gujarat Titans teammates gear up for the upcoming IPL season, Gill is finding a moment of calm before the high-octane cricket action returns

Where It Began For MI And Ended For DC

Where It Began For MI And Ended For DC

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The fortunes of Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals changed quite dramatically after their clash on April 13, when MI held their nerve in a tense finish to pull off a remarkable win.

How RCB, Punjab Kings Fared In IPL Finals

How RCB, Punjab Kings Fared In IPL Finals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

This is only the second time that Punjab Kings reached the IPL final, while it is the fourth time that RCB have made it to the title clash.

14 killed in Gujarat as thunderstorms batter state

14 killed in Gujarat as thunderstorms batter state

Rediff.com6 May 2025

At least 14 people have died in rain-related incidents as thunderstorms, strong winds and dust storms battered several parts of Gujarat, India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds of up to 50-60 kmph across the state for the next few days. Strong winds uprooted trees, hoardings, and pillars, and parts of houses collapsed in several districts, leaving many injured. The deaths were reported in Ahmedabad, Anand, Kheda, Dahod, Aravalli and Vadodara districts of Gujarat on Monday and Sunday. The IMD has also forecast heavy rainfall in isolated parts of Banaskantha, Kutch, Sabarkantha, Aravalli and Anand districts in the next three days.

Dada In Uniform: What Is Ganguly Up To?

Dada In Uniform: What Is Ganguly Up To?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Sourav Ganguly has taken the internet by storm with his quirky new role in a new ad promoting Netflix's upcoming web series.

Rohit Caught In Viral Video Controversy

Rohit Caught In Viral Video Controversy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

A short video posted by Mumbai Indians ahead of their IPL 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium has triggered fresh controversy.

Archery World Cup: India women's team storm into final

Archery World Cup: India women's team storm into final

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur and Aditi Swami ousted World No. 4 USA 233-229 in the semi-final.

5 Reasons For RCB's Dream Run

5 Reasons For RCB's Dream Run

Rediff.com30 May 2025

RCB's success so far in IPL 2025 hasn't just rested on Kohli and Hazlewood.

Kohli Ignored! Manjrekar's Controversial IPL Picks

Kohli Ignored! Manjrekar's Controversial IPL Picks

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has stirred up fresh controversy with his latest IPL 2025 rankings, leaving fans fuming after snubbing two of the tournament's top run-scorers.

T20I Rankings: Arshdeep storms into top 10

T20I Rankings: Arshdeep storms into top 10

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh entered the top 10 among bowlers and was placed eighth in the ICC T20I rankings issued in Dubai on Wednesday.

War Doesn't End After A Ceasefire

War Doesn't End After A Ceasefire

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Because the aftermath of what happened before continues long after. War breeds hostility and hatred and creates mistrust and greed. It extinguishes humanity and breaks the human spirit, argues Aarti David.

Cong leader's 'nimbu-mirchi' jibe at Rafale sparks row; BJP hits back

Cong leader's 'nimbu-mirchi' jibe at Rafale sparks row; BJP hits back

Rediff.com5 May 2025

The Congress' Uttar Pradesh chief Ajay Rai's symbolic gesture of hanging 'nimbu-mirchi' (lemon-chillies) on a toy jet, mocking the Centre's alleged inaction in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, has triggered a political storm. The BJP has condemned the act, calling it an insult to the armed forces. Rai, however, maintained that he was merely highlighting the government's delay in utilizing the Rafale jets. The controversy comes amidst a heated debate over the government's response to the recent terror attack.

Zheng storms into Pan Pacific Open Final; Shelton upsets Rublev

Zheng storms into Pan Pacific Open Final; Shelton upsets Rublev

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Zheng Qinwen saw off a spirited challenge from Diana Shnaider to secure a hard-fought 7-6(5), 6-3 win in their Pan Pacific Open semi-final on Saturday and set up a title clash against American Sofia Kenin.

PIX: Clayton twins shine; Tebogo wins 200m by a whisker

PIX: Clayton twins shine; Tebogo wins 200m by a whisker

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Images from the Diamond League meet at Qatar Sports Club Stadium, Doha, on Friday.

2 Women, 1 Boat & A Journey Around The World

2 Women, 1 Boat & A Journey Around The World

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'The Pacific crossing was the longest and toughest leg.' 'Temperatures dropped near zero and they navigated through two cyclones.'

LaLiga: Real delay Barca party with last-gasp win

LaLiga: Real delay Barca party with last-gasp win

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Real Madrid fight back to beat Mallorca and put Barca party on hold

Gurindervir is India's fastest man!

Gurindervir is India's fastest man!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Gurindervir Singh shattered the men's 100m national record, clocking an impressive 10.20 seconds at the Indian Grand Prix 1 in Bengaluru.

PIX: Rashid Khan's grand wedding takes Kabul by storm

PIX: Rashid Khan's grand wedding takes Kabul by storm

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Afghanistan's star all-rounder, Rashid Khan, celebrated his grand wedding in Kabul on October 3, 2024. The event, held in Afghanistan's capital, quickly became a viral sensation as videos from the ceremony circulated on social media.

25 killed in lightning strikes, hailstorms in Bihar

25 killed in lightning strikes, hailstorms in Bihar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

At least 25 people were killed in lightning strikes and hailstorms in several districts of Bihar, India, on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department has issued an 'orange alert' for a number of districts, forecasting heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday. The state capital, Patna, recorded an average of 42.6 mm rainfall till 5.30 pm.

'Goenka Saab Is Happy'

'Goenka Saab Is Happy'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

LSG stormed to their first win of IPL 2025 in emphatic fashion, chasing down Sunrisers Hyderabad's 191 run target in just 16.1 overs on Thursday.

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Bhool Chuk Maaf released last Friday, we decided to look at 10 instances of tinsel town's famous folks burying the hatchet.

What Are Hardik, Shreyas Discussing?

What Are Hardik, Shreyas Discussing?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The spotlight was firmly on the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai as captains from all ten IPL franchises gathered for the official pre-season meet ahead of IPL 2025 on Thursday.

Paolini first Italian in 11 years to reach Rome final

Paolini first Italian in 11 years to reach Rome final

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Sinner thrashes Ruud

KKR Vs RR: VOTE! Whose Catch Was Better?

KKR Vs RR: VOTE! Whose Catch Was Better?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Whose Catch Was Better? De Kock's Or Russell's? Vote!

'This Will Haunt Us For A Long Time'

'This Will Haunt Us For A Long Time'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

The Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists has shaken the world.

Renters, Loss and Liability Cover Are Essential

Renters, Loss and Liability Cover Are Essential

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Tenants should primarily buy contents insurance. 'This covers personal belongings like electronics, furniture, clothes, and appliances against risks such as fire, theft, floods, and other natural calamities.

6 killed as tree falls on vehicles after landslide in HP

6 killed as tree falls on vehicles after landslide in HP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

A tree on a mountain opposite the gurudwara got uprooted following a storm and landslide. It fell on some vehicles parked on the road, killing six and injuring three others.

US Open PICS: Sabalenka, Navarro storm into semis

US Open PICS: Sabalenka, Navarro storm into semis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings ease past Royals; inch closer to play-offs

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings ease past Royals; inch closer to play-offs

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh struck half-centuries, while left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar took three wickets as Punjab Kings outclassed Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs.

Rishabh Pant's Dugout Meltdown Sparks Controversy

Rishabh Pant's Dugout Meltdown Sparks Controversy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Clearly furious, Pant turned and stormed back to the pavilion. The frustration was unmistakable-his face said it all.

Kusha, Wamiqa Have Fun With...

Kusha, Wamiqa Have Fun With...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Get ready to embrace the denim revolution!

PIX: PSG demolish Arsenal to enter Champions League final

PIX: PSG demolish Arsenal to enter Champions League final

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Images from the Champions League semi-final second leg between Paris St Germain and Arsenal, at Parc des Princes, Paris, France, on Wednesday.

'Help! My Dad's Having An Affair With A Younger Woman'

'Help! My Dad's Having An Affair With A Younger Woman'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mental health coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers LLP, counsels a daughter whose widower father is having an affair with an unmarried neighbour.

Pak a threat to humanity: Owaisi's message to world as delegation member

Pak a threat to humanity: Owaisi's message to world as delegation member

Rediff.com17 May 2025

He added, "You can never trust Pakistan as long as the Pakistani deep state, Pakistani ISI, Pakistani military's objective is to destabilise Bharat."

Dhaka book stall attacked for displaying Taslima Nasrin's books

Dhaka book stall attacked for displaying Taslima Nasrin's books

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

A group of protesters stormed a book stall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, over the display of books by exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin. The incident prompted Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to order a probe into the "disorderly behaviour." The incident unfolded at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair on Monday, with protesters surrounding the stall and chanting slogans. Police intervened to restore order, but the protesters then encircled the police control room, keeping tensions high. Following widespread criticism, Chief Adviser Yunus ordered authorities to bring those responsible to justice. The Bangla Academy has formed a committee to investigate the chaos and attack on the publishing house.

Antim Panghal leaves Paris amid Olympics storm

Antim Panghal leaves Paris amid Olympics storm

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

India wrestler Antim Panghal and her team boarded an Air India flight to New Delhi on Thursday evening, concluding a controversial Olympics campaign in which she was ousted in the opening round before facing the prospect of a three-year ban for alleged indiscipline.

In The Mood For A Deadly Bride On OTT?

In The Mood For A Deadly Bride On OTT?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Deadly brides, daredevil officers, bloodthirsty royals, killer toys, celebrity chefs, comic book heroes, angry goddesses, senior citizen dreams, poisonous snowfall, the OTT offerings this week will make you wish for days twice the size of its menu.

Super Hot Star Fashion Coming Up

Super Hot Star Fashion Coming Up

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

March sent the temperatures soaring, and we aren't even talking about the oncoming summer!

Waqf Act is an attack on freedom of religion: Rahul Gandhi

Waqf Act is an attack on freedom of religion: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Act, calling it anti-constitutional and an attack on freedom of religion. He warned that the BJP-RSS will soon target the rights of other minorities, such as Christians and Sikhs. Gandhi also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of succumbing to pressure from US President Donald Trump on the imposition of tariffs, citing a recent meeting between the two leaders. He also questioned PM Modi's recent meeting with Bangladeshi leader Mohammad Yunus, who has been critical of India's policies. Gandhi further advocated for a caste census in India, stating that Congress aims to break the barrier of 50% reservation.

Bollywood's Hatke Hotsteppers

Bollywood's Hatke Hotsteppers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Sweet surprises are made of actors best known for their dramatics taking us by surprise by shaking a leg on screen.