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18K orders per min: Amazon India's Prime Day sale hits record high

18K orders per min: Amazon India's Prime Day sale hits record high

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Amazon's latest Prime Day sale event broke records with over 18,000 orders per minute - a 50 per cent jump from 2024. Nearly 70 per cent of new memberships came from Tier-III cities.

Starc record as Australia bowl out Windies for 27 to win 3rd Test

Starc record as Australia bowl out Windies for 27 to win 3rd Test

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Mitchell Starc delivered the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history on Monday as Australia crushed the West Indies by 176 runs in the third Test in Kingston, Jamaica, to complete a 3-0 series sweep.

'People Do Ridiculous Stuff When They Are Heartbroken'

'People Do Ridiculous Stuff When They Are Heartbroken'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'The idea was to not give any morality lessons.'

PIX: Jaiswal Ton Sets Up Tantalising Day 4 At Oval

PIX: Jaiswal Ton Sets Up Tantalising Day 4 At Oval

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal enhanced his reputation as an all-conditions opener with a gutsy hundred on a tough pitch before Washington Sundar's whirlwind fifty allowed India to set a record 374-run target for England on an absorbing Day 3 of the final Test at The Oval on Saturday.

PIX: Karun leads India's recovery on rain-hit Day 1

PIX: Karun leads India's recovery on rain-hit Day 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India lost their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul on a green top but did well to reach 72 for two at lunch on Day 1 of the series-deciding fifth Test against England at The Oval, London, on Thursday.

Ragi idlis to grilled fish: Parl unveils nutri-rich diet plan for MPs

Ragi idlis to grilled fish: Parl unveils nutri-rich diet plan for MPs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Parliament introduces a new 'Health Menu' featuring millet-based dishes, salads, and lean protein options to promote healthier eating habits among lawmakers, officials, and visitors.

5 Ways To Reduce Bloating During Periods

5 Ways To Reduce Bloating During Periods

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Dr Smita Naram, co-founder of Ayushakti, explains how simple remedies like a warm cup of ginger tea can help reduce bloating and flatulence during periods.

SEE: 'We definitely want to win this Test and the series'

SEE: 'We definitely want to win this Test and the series'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Intent-driven Shubman Gill shines on Day 1 in Birmingham

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. The lush tea bushes, the delegates joining in for the moonlight plucking of Silver Tips Imperial first flush, a favourite of late Queen Elizabeth II, cut a picture of mystical magic. But it's not the Kurseong tea garden's only shining moment - the last few years have been busy for the estate and its bungalow.

What You Must Know About The CEC

What You Must Know About The CEC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

As an IAS officer in Kerala, Gyanesh Kumar -- who the Congress described as Amit Shah's 'right hand man' -- had a good working equation with the state's Congress and Left leaders.

Rahul disappointed: 'We got starts, couldn't convert!'

Rahul disappointed: 'We got starts, couldn't convert!'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Opener K L Rahul expressed disappointment as India failed to gain a lead against England on Day 3 of the third Test of the five-match series at 'Home of Cricket', Lord's, on Saturday.

South Africa rout Zimbabwe to sweep Test series 2-0

South Africa rout Zimbabwe to sweep Test series 2-0

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

South Africa completed an innings and 236-run victory over hosts Zimbabwe on the third day of the second Test on Tuesday to convincingly sweep the two-match series.

How India Sealed Epic Win In Under An Hour

How India Sealed Epic Win In Under An Hour

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Needing 7 to win, Siraj is given the ball and who better than Mr Lion Heart to script India's narrowest win in Test cricket. It takes Siraj a stinging yorker to send Atkinson's stumps flying -- the ball hitting low on the off stump.

Legends Applaud Jaiswal's Spark and Gill's Steel

Legends Applaud Jaiswal's Spark and Gill's Steel

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Jaiswal Blazes, Gill Leads: India's Young Guns Dominate Opening Day

The biryani showdown that saved India from whitewash

The biryani showdown that saved India from whitewash

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Mohammed Shami's fiery spell at Johannesburg in 2018 wasn't just about swing and seam-it was fuelled by biryani, banter, and a well-timed provocation from head coach Ravi Shastri.

Parisa's Village Adventure: Bunnies, Fields And...

Parisa's Village Adventure: Bunnies, Fields And...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

"Do you want to see real bunnies?" Parisa gasped in surprise. "Real ones?! Yes please!" So off they went, giggling, to the pet shelter behind one of the homes.

Tejashwi Yadav's convoy hit by truck, 3 injured

Tejashwi Yadav's convoy hit by truck, 3 injured

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav escaped unhurt as a speeding truck hit two vehicles of his convoy, injuring three security personnel in Bihar's Vaishali district early on Saturday, police said.

6 Indian Teas You Must Try

6 Indian Teas You Must Try

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

From the Himalayan Butter Tea to Hyderabad's dessert-like Irani Chai, the many varieties of Indian tea are truly surprising!

The Great Escape! Jadeja, Sundar pull off dramatic draw in Manchester

The Great Escape! Jadeja, Sundar pull off dramatic draw in Manchester

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar struck unbeaten centuries as India staged a superb fightback on the final day to draw the fourth Test against England.

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'

PIX: Jadeja's heroics in vain as England win at Lord's

PIX: Jadeja's heroics in vain as England win at Lord's

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Images from Day 5 of the third Test between England and India at Lord's on Monday.

PIX: England roar back to set up thrilling finale at Lord's

PIX: England roar back to set up thrilling finale at Lord's

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Fired-up England reduced India to 58/4 chasing 193 for victory in a highly-charged final session on day four on Sunday as a gripping third Test at Lord's.

Ananya's Jackfruit Story

Ananya's Jackfruit Story

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Krystle's beach pose... Where's Vaani holidaying?... Who's Shalini writing a love letter to?...

PIX: England Ditch Bazball Mantra To Frustrate India!

PIX: England Ditch Bazball Mantra To Frustrate India!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Joe Root's patient unbeaten 99 led England to 251-4 on an attritional and compelling first day of the third Test against India at Lord's on Thursday.

PIX: Jaiswal, Sudharsan Shine On Intriguing Day 1

PIX: Jaiswal, Sudharsan Shine On Intriguing Day 1

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Sai Sudharsan made the opportunity count in his comeback game with a fifty while Rishabh Pant suffered another injury as India played the old-fashioned way to reach 264 for four at stumps on Day 1 of the fourth Test in Manchester on Wednesday.

How Gill put India in command of Edgbaston Test

How Gill put India in command of Edgbaston Test

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

After India captain Shubman Gill had scored another masterful century at Edgbaston, India fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj blew away England's top order.

India A bowlers struggle as Haines, Mousley hit tons

India A bowlers struggle as Haines, Mousley hit tons

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Earlier, Mukesh bowled with venom, taking three wickets to help India crawl back into the contest as England Lions stumbled to 333 for five at lunch on Day 3.

PIX: Gill Rewrites Record Books On Captaincy Debut!

PIX: Gill Rewrites Record Books On Captaincy Debut!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Playing his 32nd Test, he showed no signs of nervousness and batted with his signature effortless ease.

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.

Jorhat, Assam's Hidden Jewel

Jorhat, Assam's Hidden Jewel

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Jorhat has many attraction to offer for the discerning and offbeat traveller.

Farmers tear-gassed after offering tea, flower shower; several hurt

Farmers tear-gassed after offering tea, flower shower; several hurt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

A group of 101 farmers resumed their foot march to Delhi on Sunday to press the Centre for various demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). However, they were stopped at the barricading by Haryana Police who cited a prohibitory order clamped by the Ambala administration. The farmers have been pressing for various demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP, a farm debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases (against farmers), and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013 and compensation to the families of farmers who died during the previous agitation in 2020-21 are also part of their demands.

India-US BTA: Sangh Affliates Warn Govt

India-US BTA: Sangh Affliates Warn Govt

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'India's farmers will be unable to compete with the US, given the subsidies that the latter provides its farmers.'

WTC Final PIX: Aussies tighten grip on Day 2

WTC Final PIX: Aussies tighten grip on Day 2

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Australia took the upper hand in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's, ending day two on 144-8 in their second innings with a lead of 218 runs after wickets tumbled freely again on Thursday.

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position at Edgbaston on Thursday.

WTC Final PIX: 14 wickets fall on Day 1 at Lord's

WTC Final PIX: 14 wickets fall on Day 1 at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the WTC Final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's on Wednesday

Dalai Lama: Lessons For Young Minds

Dalai Lama: Lessons For Young Minds

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

The Dalai Lama's way of staying curious, kind and calm shows young people how small daily habits can help them handle stress and live with heart.

Ashwin has a serious request for Rishabh Pant

Ashwin has a serious request for Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Bhai, tune kya batting kiya hai, kamaal ka batting kiya tune'

4th Test Takeaways: The Highs and Lows

4th Test Takeaways: The Highs and Lows

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Led by Shubman Gill, a defiant India put on a mentally strong and technically disciplined response to keep the series alive with England 2-1 up. While there were plenty of positives to take forward, a few concerns continue to linger as the series heads to a decider at The Oval.

Patidar, Jitesh, Krunal's Celebratory Dance

Patidar, Jitesh, Krunal's Celebratory Dance

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

As the victorious RCB squad returned to their team hotel in Ahmedabad late Tuesday night, they were welcomed like true champions-with dhol beats, thunderous cheers, and an atmosphere electric with celebration.

PIX: It's Advantage England On Day 4 at Lord's!

PIX: It's Advantage England On Day 4 at Lord's!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Washington Sundar's double strike pegged England back in the afternoon session, leaving them struggling 175/6 at tea on Day 4 of the third Test, at Lord's.