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I cannot have my own preferences, it's a team game: Rohit Sharma

I cannot have my own preferences, it's a team game: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

There was a lot of criticism from all quarters when Rohit Sharma was moved down the batting order from one drop to No 5 but the talented right-hander is of the opinion that "no one owns any particular batting slot" in this team.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The Premier League's leading goalscorers will be on show at when surprise leaders Leicester City bid to move further ahead at the top with victory against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Review: Trapped is a must watch

Review: Trapped is a must watch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Trapped is not an easy film to stomach, says Sukanya Verma.

Miami Open: Serena edges brave Halep in thriller

Miami Open: Serena edges brave Halep in thriller

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

World No 1 Serena Williams edged an enthralling battle with third-seed Simona Halep.

Miami Open: Nadal crashes out; Murray wins

Miami Open: Nadal crashes out; Murray wins

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

A struggling and edgy Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Miami Open.

'Master re-packager' Modi is on maun vrat: Sonia

'Master re-packager' Modi is on maun vrat: Sonia

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Launching a direct attack at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday said that the 'Mann ki Baat' man appears to retreat into a 'maun vrat' whenever there is a scandal involving his colleagues.

Spain and Italy paired in 2018 World Cup draw

Spain and Italy paired in 2018 World Cup draw

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Spain and Italy were placed in the same qualifying group for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, as were the Netherlands and France, but holders Germany were handed a kinder campaign with the Czech Republic their chief rivals in the draw made on Saturday.

'Congress will win 150 seats in MP'

'Congress will win 150 seats in MP'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'Never has this happened in the state's political history -- that every class of people is unhappy.'

I wanted to retire in 2007 but Tendulkar stopped me: Sehwag

I wanted to retire in 2007 but Tendulkar stopped me: Sehwag

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The former India captain rated Anil Kumble as the best captain he had played under.

'I liked everyone, except Shilpa Shinde, in Bigg Boss 11'

'I liked everyone, except Shilpa Shinde, in Bigg Boss 11'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Evicted contestant Jyoti Kumari gives you the inside gossip from the Bigg Boss 11 house.

Why India's commitment to climate change may not be a cakewalk

Why India's commitment to climate change may not be a cakewalk

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

India has promised to reduce the emission intensity of its growth by 33-35 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030.

MCLR: Will it bring down rates for borrowers?

MCLR: Will it bring down rates for borrowers?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Banks will introduce hybrid home loans with stiff penalty on prepayment and shifting.

10 Amazing Films of 2017

10 Amazing Films of 2017

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Find out which films make it to Sukanya Verma's Top 10 of the year!

Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 Films

Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com21 May 2015

We look at the movies that made Kangana Ranaut a star.

How one man is making kissing fashionable

How one man is making kissing fashionable

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Bobo's work speaks for the liberation of love :)

Step inside Salman Khan's office

Step inside Salman Khan's office

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

''Being Human represents a concept.' 'We could have pushed the budget to any level we wanted, but we did not.' 'We wanted to design a place that was easily identifiable and relaxing.' 'When somebody comes in for help, you don't want to have onyx and marble flooring.'

Why Whirlpool decided to change

Why Whirlpool decided to change

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The consumer durables player has modified its decades-old logo as it hopes to hold fresh appeal beyond 'mums' to include millennials, says Ritwik Sharma.

Fed Cup: Dutch shock Russia to semis; Czechs, Swiss through

Fed Cup: Dutch shock Russia to semis; Czechs, Swiss through

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Russia, last year's runners-up, were unable to call on world number six Maria Sharapova who was injured

BCCI to convene SGM before responding to Supreme Court on Lodha report

BCCI to convene SGM before responding to Supreme Court on Lodha report

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

While four weeks time was granted to the BCCI to respond to the implementation of the recommendations, the court had made it clear that there should not be any difficulty in accepting the recommendations.

Teary-eyed South Africa goes easy on De Villiers & Co.

Teary-eyed South Africa goes easy on De Villiers & Co.

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Despite the painful semi-final loss to New Zealand in Auckland in the World Cup, South African fans and media went easy on its cricket team. A long history of failure at the tournament has often put the Proteas at the sharp end of stinging criticism from the demanding media and fans back home.

Djokovic gets the better of Federer again, wins third Wimbledon title

Djokovic gets the better of Federer again, wins third Wimbledon title

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer for a second year running to retain his Wimbledon title.

United States asks Swiss to extradite 7 in FIFA inquiry

United States asks Swiss to extradite 7 in FIFA inquiry

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The United States has asked Switzerland to extradite seven FIFA officials arrested in an investigation into a global bribery scandal at soccer's governing body, the Swiss Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) said on Thursday.

'I will romance each and every girl in Bigg Boss'

'I will romance each and every girl in Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

'I hope to reduce the stress in the house with my songs and funniness,' Ali Quli Mirza tells Rajul Hegde.

Rishabh Pant: Unrepressed, entertaining, authentic

Rishabh Pant: Unrepressed, entertaining, authentic

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'I just go out there and do my thing; try to express myself. I'm glad people enjoy it,' Rishabh Pant tells Dhruv Munjal.

Hamilton takes 50th win at United States GP to stay in title race

Hamilton takes 50th win at United States GP to stay in title race

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Lewis Hamilton celebrated his 50th Formula One victory on Sunday with a pole-to-flag U.S. Grand Prix drive that kept his title hopes alive and trimmed Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg's lead to 26 points with three races remaining. Rosberg, who had been chasing his 10th triumph of the season, finished second on a sunny Texan afternoon with a big crowd but little drama -- even if Hamilton spent much of it worrying about reliability. The straightforward victory was Hamilton's fourth in Texas in five seasons and ended a barren stretch for the triple world champion dating back to his last win in Germany in July.

England reach Women's World Cup final after thrilling win vs SA

England reach Women's World Cup final after thrilling win vs SA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

England has won both of the Women's World Cups held on home soil and will have the chance to make it a hat-trick on Sunday at Lord's after claiming a dramatic two-wicket win over South Africa in the final over of the semi-final in Bristol, on Tuesday.

Forgot your laptop charger at office? Shipsy it!

Forgot your laptop charger at office? Shipsy it!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Shipsy is the brainchild of Soham Chokshi, a mechanical engineer from IIT Madras and co-founders Dhruv Agrawal and Maharshi Devraj.

How India have dominated Pakistan in World Cups

How India have dominated Pakistan in World Cups

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

India have won all their six games against Pakistan in the World Cup.

Here's why Dhoni feels USA is special market for cricket...

Here's why Dhoni feels USA is special market for cricket...

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

USA is a 'special' market for cricket and there is no reason why the game can't be successful here, asserted captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on the eve of India's first international match on American soil.

'We have to score one more run than India'

'We have to score one more run than India'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Australia captain Clarke plays down talk of pressure, believes 'the boys will be fine'

Playing the stock markets? Filing returns can be tricky for you

Playing the stock markets? Filing returns can be tricky for you

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

A salaried individual needs to file returns as a business owner if s/he has a high turnover while trading in stocks or futures & options, reveals Tinesh Bhasin.

Gau raksha has replaced sabka vikas

Gau raksha has replaced sabka vikas

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

If the fight against black money seems half hearted, the same is not the case with gau raksha, says Subir Roy.

Black Money: Archaic laws won't help, India must ban Mauritius route

Black Money: Archaic laws won't help, India must ban Mauritius route

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

The larger amount of black money either goes into domestic real estate or bullion, or is round-tripped back into India anyway.

Why our cricket team failed in England

Why our cricket team failed in England

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The reasons for India's poor show in England lie between a very demanding captain, a very smug coach and inadequate coaching staff, says Sudhir Bisht.

League Cup: Liverpool survive scare; easy evening for Chelsea

League Cup: Liverpool survive scare; easy evening for Chelsea

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Liverpool flirted with what would have been an embarrassing low in their poor start to the season as they were taken to penalties by fourth tier Carlisle United, but came through to reach the League Cup fourth round on Wednesday.

RSS won't do anything to rock Modi's boat

RSS won't do anything to rock Modi's boat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'Bhagwat, aware of the advantages of keeping the BJP in power, is wary about the RSS taking steps that would undermine the popular standing of either the PM or the party.'

World Cup qualifiers: 15-goal Qatar leads routs in Asia

World Cup qualifiers: 15-goal Qatar leads routs in Asia

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Qatar smashed 15 unanswered goals past Bhutan and the United Arab Emirates knocked in 10 against Malaysia in a lopsided round of World Cup qualifiers across Asia on Thursday

IPL PHOTOS: Delhi outclass Pune to throw open play-offs race

IPL PHOTOS: Delhi outclass Pune to throw open play-offs race

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Delhi Daredevils defeated fancied Rising Pune Supergiant by seven runs in New Delhi on Friday, making it tougher for the visitors in their quest to make it to the play-offs, in the Indian Premier League.

10 things you must know about China's First Lady

10 things you must know about China's First Lady

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping's India visit, starting September 17, may be drawing quite a lot of attention and scrutiny. But many a keen eye will also be trained upon what his better half, Peng Liyuan does during her stay in the country.

BCCI Constitution amended for Jaitley not Srinivasan: Manohar

BCCI Constitution amended for Jaitley not Srinivasan: Manohar

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar has said that the amendment of the BCCI constituition in 2012 regarding president's post was done to ensure that BJP heavyweight Arun Jaitley became board chief in 2014 instead of N Srinivasan going for a second term.