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Sultan of Johor Cup: India snatch thrilling draw vs NZ

Sultan of Johor Cup: India snatch thrilling draw vs NZ

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

India colts displayed remarkable composure to finish their round-robin stage with a thrilling 3-3 draw against New Zealand at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Friday.

India still lags US, China in 5G rollout

India still lags US, China in 5G rollout

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India's journey with 5G still has a long way to go. The country ranked 33 out of 39 in the 5G Connectivity Index for the second quarter of 2024, released by GSMA Intelligence. However, in areas like 5G revenue growth, data affordability, and video quality, India ranks among the best in the world.

Want A Job In Germany? Read This

Want A Job In Germany? Read This

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'This agreement will help the Indian workforce to move to non-traditional sectors of employment like teaching, nursing, and manufacturing.'

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) chairman Bibek Debroy passed away this morning, a senior EAC-PM official said. He was admitted to AIIMS. Debroy (69) was educated in Ramakrishna Mission School, Narendrapur; Presidency College, Kolkata; Delhi School of Economics; and Trinity College, Cambridge.

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The complete list of players sold in the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah.

Pakistan Support For China Sparks Controversy

Pakistan Support For China Sparks Controversy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

While India celebrated, a surprising incident involving the Pakistan team captured attention.

Sultan of Johor Cup: India's unbeaten run ends

Sultan of Johor Cup: India's unbeaten run ends

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Australia ended India Colts' unbeaten run at the Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament with a resounding 4-0 win in Johor, Malaysia on Wednesday.

Did India Err In Leaving Out Kuldeep?

Did India Err In Leaving Out Kuldeep?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

India's choice to field three pacers and two spinners was influenced by the pitch conditions at the M A Chidambaram stadium, which were expected to offer more bounce and carry for the fast bowlers.

Do The Kiwis Stand A Chance Against India?

Do The Kiwis Stand A Chance Against India?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against New Zealand?

Our shot selection was not up to the mark: Rohit Sharma

Our shot selection was not up to the mark: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

While India dominated visiting teams on spin-friendly wickets to put together 18 consecutive series wins at home in last 12 years, the choice to play on turning tracks against New Zealand backfired in Pune and Mumbai.

Duleep Trophy: Samson, Arshdeep sizzle for India D

Duleep Trophy: Samson, Arshdeep sizzle for India D

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The uber-talented Sanju Samson completed his 11th first-class hundred before Arshdeep Singh showed his wares with the semi-new ball as India D held sway over India B on the second day of their final Duleep Trophy round robin league match in Anantapur on Friday.

HIL Auction: India stars Harmanpreet, Udita steal the show!

HIL Auction: India stars Harmanpreet, Udita steal the show!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

India defenders Harmanpreet Singh and Udita stole the show as they emerged as the most costliest players in the auction of Hockey India League.

Sarfaraz Overjoyed At Musheer's 100

Sarfaraz Overjoyed At Musheer's 100

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

'Musheer Khan brings up his 100,' BCCI Domestic posted while sharing the clip. 'A special celebration and a special appreciation from brother Sarfaraz Khan.'

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Roundup of matches across the country in the ongoing BCCI Ranji Trophy

'Unfair to expect miracles from Ashwin, Jadeja every time'

'Unfair to expect miracles from Ashwin, Jadeja every time'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

The dream run began with the pair of Ashwin, who made his debut in November 2011, and Jadeja, who played his first Test in December 2012, coming together to form a lethal spin combination.

Shreyas Seizes The Day!

Shreyas Seizes The Day!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Leading India D against India C in their match at the Rural Development Trust stadium, Anantapur, Shreyas played a captain's knock, taking his team out of trouble.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Bengaluru Test: Did Overconfidence Cost India?

Bengaluru Test: Did Overconfidence Cost India?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

This crushing defeat is a major wake-up call for Team India. They now face the real possibility of losing a home series for the first time in over a decade, warns Harish Kotian.

As long as Trudeau remains PM...: Ex-Indian diplomat

As long as Trudeau remains PM...: Ex-Indian diplomat

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Fabian cautioned that things may get worse if the current trajectory continues.

Duleep Trophy: India C takes top spot with Kamboj's heroics

Duleep Trophy: India C takes top spot with Kamboj's heroics

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Pacer Anshul Kamboj ended up with an eight-wicket haul as India C took the lead in the Duleep Trophy standings on the basis of the first innings lead against India B here.

T20 WC: India women eye big win vs injury-hit Australia

T20 WC: India women eye big win vs injury-hit Australia

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

India along with New Zealand and Pakistan are in contention for the last remaining semi-final spot from Group A.

TCS Q2 net profit up 4.99% to Rs 11,909 cr

TCS Q2 net profit up 4.99% to Rs 11,909 cr

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

India's largest IT services firm TCS on Thursday reported a 4.99 per cent increase in its September quarter net profit at Rs 11,909 crore. The Tata Group company had reported a net profit of Rs 11,342 crore in the year-ago period, while in the preceding quarter, it had a post tax net of Rs 12,040 crore, a company filing said.

Is It Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Ashwin?

Is It Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Ashwin?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Rohit has managed just one half-century in his last eight innings in which he has tallied 104 runs. Kohli's freefall in Test cricket continues. He has fallen to spin three times in the first two Tests. Ashwin, usually, dominant at home, managed just six wickets in the first two Tests at an average of 43.

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Canada didn't act on Bishnoi gang despite info: India

Canada didn't act on Bishnoi gang despite info: India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

During the briefing, Jaiswal reiterated that so far no evidence has been shared by Canada.

PIX: Upbeat Bangladesh arrive in Chennai for 'challenging series'

PIX: Upbeat Bangladesh arrive in Chennai for 'challenging series'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

While India are on top of the World Test Championship (WTC) table, the Bangladesh skipper believed that it will all boil down to how they perform during those five days and result can come even in the last session.

Duleep Trophy: Avesh's all-round heroics spark India A's comeback

Duleep Trophy: Avesh's all-round heroics spark India A's comeback

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Pacer Avesh Khan sparkled with a gritty unbeaten half-century before taking the prized-scalp of Ishan Kishan as India A mounted a strong challenge against India C on day two of the Duleep Trophy final round match here on Friday.

Duleep Trophy: Whom are these fans supporting?

Duleep Trophy: Whom are these fans supporting?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Rahul, who was dropped in the middle of England Test series held earlier this year, will be looking to make a comeback in the Indian Test set-up with the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting September 19.

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'We have to keep a watch because India-Sri Lanka has a history that whenever there has been a change in government, either the connectivity projects have been questioned or cancelled or revived.'

'You Can't Take Bangladesh Lightly'

'You Can't Take Bangladesh Lightly'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'They have a fine spin bowling attack and some good players who have done well for a long time.'

Impact Player rule helps improve Indian cricket on the whole: Zaheer

Impact Player rule helps improve Indian cricket on the whole: Zaheer

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Lucknow Super Giants' new mentor Zaheer Khan wants the Impact Player rule to be persisted with in the IPL.

A look at top performers from Duleep Trophy 2024

A look at top performers from Duleep Trophy 2024

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

The latest edition of the Duleep Trophy has concluded with India A beating India C by 132 runs to secure their second title. The tournament witnessed some fine performances from youngsters and established stars alike.

The World's First Suicide Bomber

The World's First Suicide Bomber

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation. Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly towards the Sri Lankan military camp. A few moments later all of Jaffna heard a thunderous explosion that brought the complex crashing down in clouds of dust. Miller had given birth to a deadly tactic that Prabhakaran would employ time and again with devastating consequences to Sri Lanka -- and India. A fascinating excerpt from M R Narayan Swamy's must read new book, The Rout Of Prabhakaran.

Rohidas boost for India in bronze play-off vs Spain

Rohidas boost for India in bronze play-off vs Spain

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

A heart-wrenching defeat in the semi-finals notwithstanding, a demoralised Indian men's hockey team will have to regroup quickly and aim for a second consecutive podium finish at the Olympics when it takes on Spain in the bronze medal play-off in Paris on Thursday.

Olympics Archery: India men's team knocked out by Turkey

Olympics Archery: India men's team knocked out by Turkey

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara and Pravin Jadhav, came up short against a fired up young Turkish team to be knocked out 2-6 in the quarter-finals at the Olympics.

How India Conquered The Chess Olympiad

How India Conquered The Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'The Indian Open team was extremely well prepared and motivated to win the gold medal.' 'With two players in the world top 10 club, and four players with over 2,700 ELO points (GMs Arjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, all below 20) and Vidit Gujrathi and P Harikrishna, it was a solid team.'

ACT Hockey PIX: Harmanpreet's double helps India down Pakistan

ACT Hockey PIX: Harmanpreet's double helps India down Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet Singh led from the front as he converted two penalty corners to hand unbeaten India a close 2-1 victory over Pakistan.

'India have every chance of making it a hat-trick'

'India have every chance of making it a hat-trick'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Ravi Shastri is tipping the side he had coached to continue their recent dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Mission Impossible For Bangladesh In India

Mission Impossible For Bangladesh In India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

India boast of a near perfect record against Bangladesh in Tests, having never lost a Test match against their neighbours.