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Why Kuldeep is fascinated by Noor's fast-paced googly

Why Kuldeep is fascinated by Noor's fast-paced googly

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Kuldeep and Noor have been in good form for their respective teams and a lot will hinge on them when Delhi Capitals take on Chennai Super Kings in an away game in Chennai on Saturday.

Chakravarthy second oldest ODI debutant for India

Chakravarthy second oldest ODI debutant for India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Varun Chakravarthy is the second oldest debutant for India in One-Day Internationals after Farokh Engineer.

IPL a different beast, you have to be on your toes: Chakravarthy

IPL a different beast, you have to be on your toes: Chakravarthy

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy believes the IPL presents a different challenge, stating that it's a "different beast".

KKR curator row: Bhogle, Doull barred from Eden Gardens

KKR curator row: Bhogle, Doull barred from Eden Gardens

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Taking a strong exception to pubic criticism of their curator by Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has red flagged the two cricket experts.

Chakravarthy's new mystery ball set to dominate IPL 2025

Chakravarthy's new mystery ball set to dominate IPL 2025

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Varun Chakravarthy, a key player for both the Indian team and the Kolkata Knight Riders, emphasizes the importance of consistency and reveals he is working on new variations to his spin bowling.

IPL 2025: Struggling KKR, SRH aim to get back to winning ways

IPL 2025: Struggling KKR, SRH aim to get back to winning ways

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in troubled waters, having lost two of their last three games

Lakme@25: The Beauties On The Ramp

Lakme@25: The Beauties On The Ramp

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The final show of Lakme Fashion Week's 25th anniversary was a grand gala.

Narine on spin twin Chakravarthy and sense of belonging in KKR

Narine on spin twin Chakravarthy and sense of belonging in KKR

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'This is going to be my 14th year in the IPL. I've played with them outside of IPL as well. It's like a family-based team for me. Every time I play with the Knight Riders logo, it feels like this is where I belong.'

IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran is MVP, But Faces Competition

IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran is MVP, But Faces Competition

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 39.

Varun-Samantha Meet President Murmu

Varun-Samantha Meet President Murmu

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'Team Citadel India had the privilege of meeting the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji in Serbia. What an absolute joy and honour to meet you ma'am @presidentofindia.'

4 Star Chahal Leads Mullanpur Miracle

4 Star Chahal Leads Mullanpur Miracle

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Chahal's match-defining spell saw him take home his first Player of the Match for Punjab Kings.

IPL PIX: Chahal wrecks KKR as Punjab win a humdinger

IPL PIX: Chahal wrecks KKR as Punjab win a humdinger

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Yuzvendra Chahal led a stunning comeback for Punjab Kings with 4/28 as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in their low-scoring Indian Premier League thriller on Tuesday.

Struggling MI hope for turnaround vs KKR at home

Struggling MI hope for turnaround vs KKR at home

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Having got off to a start so typical of themselves in the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians will hope for a quick turnaround when they take on defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai on Monday.

Rain wrecks IPL thriller! Punjab Kings, KKR forced to split points

Rain wrecks IPL thriller! Punjab Kings, KKR forced to split points

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday

BJP drops Varun Gandhi in UP, but fields Maneka

BJP drops Varun Gandhi in UP, but fields Maneka

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday declared 13 candidates from Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha polls including actor Arun Govil, who played Lord Ram in popular TV serial Ramayan, from Meerut, while replacing sitting MP Varun Gandhi from Pilibhit with state minister Jitin Prasada.

Five-star Chakravarthy betters Kuldeep for unique record

Five-star Chakravarthy betters Kuldeep for unique record

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Adjudged the Man of the Match for his figures of 5 for 24, Chakravarthy said he is happy with the way he is bowling currently.

Janhvi Scores A Big Win

Janhvi Scores A Big Win

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The Showsha Reel awards 2025 saw a splash of glamour on the red carpet, as Bollywood's actors lent some star appeal.

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Monday saw a host of Indian festivals like Vishu, Bihu, Poila Boishakh and Baisakhi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media.

Shreyas, Kishan regain BCCI central contracts

Shreyas, Kishan regain BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were left out from the list of centrally-contracted players last year, after failing to show up for domestic cricket despite a directive from the BCCI.

He's a good child... died like a brave soldier': Lt Vinay Narwal's father

He's a good child... died like a brave soldier': Lt Vinay Narwal's father

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Lt. Vinay Narwal, an Indian Navy officer, was killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, while on his honeymoon. His family, friends, and political leaders mourned his loss, describing him as a brave soldier and a promising young man. The attack sparked widespread condemnation and calls for retribution.

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous. But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother.

Why Prabhsimran is 'more matured' this IPL season

Why Prabhsimran is 'more matured' this IPL season

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi says opener Prabhsimran Singh is showing 'greater maturity' this IPL season.

IPL PIX: Narine's spell spins KKR to vital win over DC

IPL PIX: Narine's spell spins KKR to vital win over DC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Narine stars as KKR keep playoff hopes alive with 14-run win over DC

Pitches won't change: Eden curator fires back

Pitches won't change: Eden curator fires back

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

With KKR failing to capitalise on home advantage, the pressure is already mounting on Rahane and his squad to bounce back in their next encounter.

IPL PIX: Rampaging RCB rout champions KKR in opener

IPL PIX: Rampaging RCB rout champions KKR in opener

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Magnificent fifties by openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt guided RCB to a comfortable seven-wicket win over defending champions KKR.

Chetan Sakariya replaces injured Umran Malik at KKR

Chetan Sakariya replaces injured Umran Malik at KKR

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders have named left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya as a replacement for speedster Umran Malik ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

If not as an MP...: Varun Gandhi's 1st reaction after BJP denied ticket from Pilibhit

If not as an MP...: Varun Gandhi's 1st reaction after BJP denied ticket from Pilibhit

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The BJP has fielded Uttar Pradesh Public Works Minister Jitin Prasada from Pilibhit replacing Gandhi.

Will The Knights Rule IPL 2025?

Will The Knights Rule IPL 2025?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

With a power-packed batting line-up, match-winning spinners and a solid pace attack, champions KKR are once again the team to beat.

Looking At Varun's 'Happy Place'

Looking At Varun's 'Happy Place'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Aahana-Karisma make new friends... Divya takes a taxi ride... Nia goes bungee-jumping...

Gambhir reveals why Jaiswal was dropped from CT squad

Gambhir reveals why Jaiswal was dropped from CT squad

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Gambhir also backed Shubman Gill and urged people not to mix-up formats while comparing performances.

Skipper Rahane impressed by Moeen's fine show

Skipper Rahane impressed by Moeen's fine show

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders' skipper Ajinkya Rahane is extremely pleased with Moeen Ali's bowling performance in his side's 8-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.

Will the Royals spoil Knights' party at Eden?

Will the Royals spoil Knights' party at Eden?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Riding high on their new-found confidence, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be hoping to finally get it right at home and keep their play-off hopes alive when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match in Kolkata on Sunday.

Ready for India's Avengers Franchise?

Ready for India's Avengers Franchise?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Dinesh Vijan's production banner Maddock has announced a slate of new titles in his ambitious horror-comedy universe.

Santner reveals Kiwis' fear before Champions Trophy final

Santner reveals Kiwis' fear before Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner acknowledged the challenge posed by India's understanding of the conditions in the Champions Trophy final, but expressed confidence in his team's ability to adapt. Santner believes the experience of playing against India in a league match will help, and is hoping his batters will be better prepared to face mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy this time around.

'Mystery Spinner Meets Master Blaster'

'Mystery Spinner Meets Master Blaster'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Kolkata Knight Riders, Chakravarthy's IPL franchise, shared the memorable moment on social media.

'Chakravarthy Is A Big Threat'

'Chakravarthy Is A Big Threat'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

'We'll be putting our thinking caps on how to nullify that threat while still scoring runs against him.'

10 Male Bonding Movies On OTT

10 Male Bonding Movies On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Male bonding is among Bollywood's favourite subjects, and there have been many films about it, like Dosti, Anand, Sholay...

Champions Trophy Final: Shami scripts unwanted record

Champions Trophy Final: Shami scripts unwanted record

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Shami's run in the tournament concluded with nice scalps in five matches, averaging 25.88.

Why Bhaichung Bhutia is opposed to AIFF's MRA move

Why Bhaichung Bhutia is opposed to AIFF's MRA move

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The All India Football Federation decided to form an eight-member task force to look into the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) negotiations with its commercial partner Football Sports Development Ltd

PICS: Rohit, spinners star as India are champion of champions

PICS: Rohit, spinners star as India are champion of champions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

India's spinners were the key architects of the bowling performance. Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) were the standout performers, while Jadeja (1/30) and Axar Patel (0/29 in 8 overs) kept the pressure on with their economical spells.