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'Stats are going out of the window'

'Stats are going out of the window'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

'Very pleasing. Most importantly the win, cricket has turned to baseball isn't it? We're delighted with the two points.'

From Mumbai to Uganda: Ramjani's T20 World Cup journey

From Mumbai to Uganda: Ramjani's T20 World Cup journey

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Uganda produced wonders in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier last November

Will Modi's Patna Roadshow Bring The Votes?

Will Modi's Patna Roadshow Bring The Votes?

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Clad in a yellow kurta with a saffron gamcha around his neck, atop an open saffron coloured vehicle, he was greeted by loud chants of "Modi! Modi! Modi Zindabad! 400 Paar Is Baar" all along the roadshow's route.

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

Rediff.com14 May 2024

This was the first general election in the valley after the abrogation of Article 370 and the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the EC said in a statement.

Recipe: Traditional North Indian Jackfruit Pickle, Mango Pickle

Recipe: Traditional North Indian Jackfruit Pickle, Mango Pickle

Rediff.com15 May 2024

What tastes better with dahi-rice, dal-chawal or puris than the season's newly-made home pickle?

BJP assured us it won't target Uddhav: Shinde camp

BJP assured us it won't target Uddhav: Shinde camp

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

We made it clear that we have hurt the head of our family (Thackeray), but we will not allow any criticism against him, Kesarkar said.

3 Indians accused of killing Nijjar appear in court

3 Indians accused of killing Nijjar appear in court

Rediff.com8 May 2024

All three agreed to have the proceedings heard in English and each of them nodded that they understood the charges of first-degree murder and conspiring to murder Nijjar, the report said.

How Aditi-Siddharth Fell In Love

How Aditi-Siddharth Fell In Love

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The couple have been dating for a few years, and Namrata Thakker takes a look at how their love story started.

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While people voted in a fifth round that will set the tone as this election rounds into the straight, and while Modi on the stump chews the cud of personal grievances and hackneyed promises that have long since passed their use-by date, there is a rogue wave rising -- what damage it will do, we will know 16 days from today, observes Prem Panicker.

LSG pacer Mayank Yadav leaves his mark on IPL debut

LSG pacer Mayank Yadav leaves his mark on IPL debut

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Lucknow Super Giants bowling coach Morne Morkel was all praise for young Mayank Yadav, saying he generated some serious and disconcerting pace, which was a pleasing sight for the side as it aims to go the distance in the Indian Premier League.

Stimac sets World Cup qualification target, vows to resign if India fails

Stimac sets World Cup qualification target, vows to resign if India fails

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Stimac has prioritised qualification to the third round and secure a direct entry into the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Pollard 'sick and fed up' of people targetting Hardik

Pollard 'sick and fed up' of people targetting Hardik

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'He can bat, he can bowl, he can field. He has an X factor about him. I hope very well deep down within my heart that when he comes out on top, I'll sit back and I'll watch everyone sing his praises.'

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Although the credit for acquiring the technological skill must be given to India's outstanding nuclear scientists, the decision to go nuclear was a political one that entailed clarity of vision, courage and resolve, points out Rup Narayan Das.

What RCB must do revive sagging fortunes...

What RCB must do revive sagging fortunes...

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Notwithstanding Virat Kohli's sparkling form, the Royal Challenger Bengaluru batters are struggling for "form and confidence", says Head Coach Andy Flower following his team's fourth defeat in five games this IPL season

'I can feel Irrfan's presence'

'I can feel Irrfan's presence'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'My respect for Irrfan has grown 100 times now when he is no longer with us.'

'Jurel could be superstar'

'Jurel could be superstar'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Gavaskar is also excited that his favourite player, Rishabh Pant, will be making a much-awaited comeback after surviving a near-fatal car accident.

'Aaenge tab...': Lalu leaves door open for Nitish

'Aaenge tab...': Lalu leaves door open for Nitish

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

When pressed further, as to whether the doors were still open for the former ally, Prasad, who has known Kumar since their days as student leaders in the 1970s, replied "these are always open (khula hi rahta hai)".

Olympic gold on mind, confident India work on shortcomings

Olympic gold on mind, confident India work on shortcomings

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Renowned South African mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton, who played a role in India winning the 2011 Cricket World Cup, will be a part of the support staff of the country's men's hockey team in Paris.

'We want to repeat this performance in the coming years'

'We want to repeat this performance in the coming years'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Mumbai Ranji Trophy captain Ajinkya Rahane has praised the BCCI 'for giving importance to domestic cricket.'

'Govt wants to take away women's fundamental right'

'Govt wants to take away women's fundamental right'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'The government wants to ban surrogacy and take away women's fundamental right to do what she wants with her body.'

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Talking about the ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies/US this year and inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he said that the T20 World Cup in New York will be driven by expats.

AP Cong chief Sharmila camps at party office to avoid house arrest

AP Cong chief Sharmila camps at party office to avoid house arrest

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

In a sudden turn of political events in Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Congress Chief YS Sharmila Reddy spent the night in her party office at Vijayawada as in an attempt to avoid house arrest.

We need 'desh bhakt' not 'andh bhakt': Kejriwal

We need 'desh bhakt' not 'andh bhakt': Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The Delhi chief minister also asked people to vote in the coming Lok Sabha polls to elect an MP, not the prime minister, saying the MP would "work for you during tough times".

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

Nitish an old-fashioned leader who...: Tejashwi

Nitish an old-fashioned leader who...: Tejashwi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'Nitish Kumar has no vision for the people of the state. He also had no justifiable reason for ditching us and going back to the BJP-led NDA'

Satwik-Chirag gear up for Olympics with second French Open crown

Satwik-Chirag gear up for Olympics with second French Open crown

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty enjoyed another memorable 'Evening in Paris', lifting the French Open badminton crown for the second time with a dominating straight-game victory over Chinese Taipei's Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan in the men's doubles final in Paris on Sunday.

'Who does not want to compete in the Olympics?'

'Who does not want to compete in the Olympics?'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

With a specific aim on improving her fitness, Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak is hoping to garner success in four World Cup events and an Asian Championship to seal her berth in the Paris Olympics.

India's 1st Private Launchpad Preps For Liftoff

India's 1st Private Launchpad Preps For Liftoff

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Preparations are in the final stages by the Chennai-headquartered space-tech startup Agnikul Cosmos for the maiden launch of India's first-ever private launchpad and the second rocket launch by a private sector player.

Champions League PIX: Mbappe fires PSG into quarters; Kane powers Bayern

Champions League PIX: Mbappe fires PSG into quarters; Kane powers Bayern

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Images from the Champions League Round of 16 matches.

Soccer PIX: Kane scripts Bundesliga record; Cadiz stun Atletico

Soccer PIX: Kane scripts Bundesliga record; Cadiz stun Atletico

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Photos from soccer matches played across top European Leagues on Saturday.

Inspired Shamar helps Windies upset World champs Aus at Gabba

Inspired Shamar helps Windies upset World champs Aus at Gabba

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

'It's really amazing for my team mates, I must give another shout out to them. They're really encouraging.'

'Rahul is not my enemy nor am I his enemy'

'Rahul is not my enemy nor am I his enemy'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

'Rahul Gandhi is the face of the INDIA alliance. If he contests against a BJP candidate and defeats her/him, it will send a strong message.'

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

For four decades, his voice united millions of Indians for an hour every Wednesday as he brought Hindi cinema's greatest songs in an unparalleled radio broadcast.

No reply yet from Apple on hacking alert to politicos: MoS

No reply yet from Apple on hacking alert to politicos: MoS

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the government has asked Apple two questions: whether their devices are safe, and if so the reason for the alert was sent to the Opposition members.

Amit Shah's Vision: '2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad'

Amit Shah's Vision: '2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Ahmedabad's Sardar Patel complex to be venue, says Amit Shah

FA Cup: Newcastle, Luton win; Maidstone stun Ipswich

FA Cup: Newcastle, Luton win; Maidstone stun Ipswich

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Vitaliy Mykolenko's 39th-minute own goal had put Luton ahead before Jack Harrison cheered the Everton faithful with an equaliser in the 55th minute, hammering in a low shot that Luton keeper Tim Krul allowed to let slip through his hands.

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'...Virat adds to the quality of any contest because he is such a wonderful player who brings fire, passion, competitiveness and great fan following to the sport. But personal matters always take preference over cricketing matters.'

Jos Buttler is finally smiling at the World Cup!

Jos Buttler is finally smiling at the World Cup!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Having ended a five-match losing streak with victory over the Netherlands, a smiling England skipper Jos Buttler said his team was desperate for the two points in what has been a disastrous World Cup campaign for the defending champions.

'No Rashid Khan, no problem,' says Afghanistan skipper

'No Rashid Khan, no problem,' says Afghanistan skipper

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Rashid ruled out of India series but Afghanistan skipper confident others would step up