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From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

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Varun Chakravarthy now holds the best figures by an Indian bowler on Champions Trophy debut. His five wicket haul in just his second ODI is the earliest by an Indian in 50 overs cricket.

Rahul meets Kerala Cong leaders amid reports of dissent

Rahul meets Kerala Cong leaders amid reports of dissent

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday asserted that the party's Kerala leaders 'stand as one' and were 'united' by the light of purpose ahead.

Mayawati sacks nephew, rules out naming successor in her lifetime

Mayawati sacks nephew, rules out naming successor in her lifetime

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BSP chief Mayawati removed her nephew Akash Anand from all party posts and said that she will not name her successor till she is alive. In a slew of other significant changes in the BSP leadership announced at a high-level meeting of the party's office-bearers from across the country, Mayawati appointed her brother Anand Kumar and Ramji Gautam as national coordinators. Mayawati also criticized the budgets of both the central and Uttar Pradesh governments, saying they were "unrealistic" and detached from ground realities.

Chamoli avalanche: 8 bodies recovered, recue op ends

Chamoli avalanche: 8 bodies recovered, recue op ends

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The bodies of the last four of the trapped labourers were pulled out from the site of the avalanche-hit Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp in Chamoli on Sunday, taking the death toll to eight as authorities ended the nearly 60-hour rescue operation.

Union minister's daughter harassed at event in Jalgaon

Union minister's daughter harassed at event in Jalgaon

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Union Minister Raksha Khadse on Sunday lodged a police complaint regarding the harassment of her daughter and some of her friends by a group of boys at an event in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district.

Australia's desperate measures in Dubai...

Australia's desperate measures in Dubai...

Rediff.com1 days ago

Australia had an intense three-hour practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai, focusing on their play against spin.

India controlled the middle overs better: Santner

India controlled the middle overs better: Santner

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Speaking at the post-match presentation, Santner acknowledged India's superior game plan and their ability to dictate terms in the middle phase.

LaLiga: Barcelona roar back to top!

LaLiga: Barcelona roar back to top!

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Barcelona returned to the top of the LaLiga table with a comfortable 4-0 home victory over 10-man Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Five-star Chakravarthy spins India to big win vs New Zealand

Five-star Chakravarthy spins India to big win vs New Zealand

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Spinner Varun Chakravarthy justified his selection with a five-wicket haul and bowled India to a 44-run victory against New Zealand.

ISL: Chhetri's late strike ends East Bengal's play-offs hopes

ISL: Chhetri's late strike ends East Bengal's play-offs hopes

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Sunil Chhetri's late equaliser for Bengaluru FC ended East Bengal FC's play-offs aspirations after a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League match in Kolkata.

'I was nervous': Chakaravarthy reveals what helped him

'I was nervous': Chakaravarthy reveals what helped him

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After his stellar performance, Chakaravarthy credited senior players for helping him settle his nerves during the game.

Rohit reveals why Chakaravarthy shocked Kiwis...

Rohit reveals why Chakaravarthy shocked Kiwis...

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India's mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy took 5 wickets for 42 runs in a convincing 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final Champions Trophy group game, sending India through to the semifinals alongside the Kiwis.

PIX: India crush NZ, set up semis clash with Australia

PIX: India crush NZ, set up semis clash with Australia

Rediff.com2 days ago

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Sunday

CT 2025 Semis: India face Australia; South Africa take on New Zealand

CT 2025 Semis: India face Australia; South Africa take on New Zealand

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Group A winners India will take on World champions Australia in the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Matt Henry Haunts India Again!

Matt Henry Haunts India Again!

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Henry's exceptional spell of 5 for 42 in eight overs played a crucial role in restricting India to 249/9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Points Table: ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Points Table: ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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The points table of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Govt headhunter fails to find right candidate for BPCL top job

Govt headhunter fails to find right candidate for BPCL top job

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After HPCL, the government headhunter struggled to find a suitable candidate for the top job at Bharat Petroleum, as most applicants were narrow specialists lacking multidisciplinary experience needed to run a large organisation. The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) last month interviewed a dozen candidates including BPCL director (finance) Vetsa Ramakrishna Gupta and its director (refineries) S Khanna but found none suitable for the job of chairman and managing director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), according to a PESB order.

Meet India's new shot put queen!

Meet India's new shot put queen!

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Indian athlete Krishna Jayasankar, representing the University of Nevada, broke the women's shot put indoor national record with a throw of 16.03m while winning the bronze medal at the Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championship in Albuquerque.

PIX: Vidarbha's Rs 3 crore reward! Wakhare's farewell

PIX: Vidarbha's Rs 3 crore reward! Wakhare's farewell

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The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) has announced a cash reward of Rs 3 crore for its Ranji Trophy winning side, apart from separate cash incentives for the support staff and some of its players. The VCA also felicitated Akshay Wakhare on his retirement. Vidarbha forced a draw against Kerala in the summit clash and clinched the title on the basis of their first innings lead of 37 runs at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha.

IPL to blame for Pakistan's struggles?

IPL to blame for Pakistan's struggles?

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Following Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy, former players have expressed their opinions, ranging from calls for bilateral series against India to criticism of the IPL.

UK, France, Ukraine to present peace proposal to US

UK, France, Ukraine to present peace proposal to US

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire proposal to present to the United States, Al Jazeera reported.

Kerala man shot dead at Jordan-Israel border

Kerala man shot dead at Jordan-Israel border

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A man from Kerala, Ani Thomas Gabriel, 47, was shot dead at the Jordan-Israel border on February 10, according to his relatives. Gabriel's family received an email from the Indian Embassy on March 1 confirming his death. Gabriel and a relative, Edison, were attempting to cross the border with the help of an agent. Edison was also shot but survived and has since returned home with injuries. Gabriel is survived by his wife, Christeena.

Why lakhs leave their footwear behind at Ram Temple every day

Why lakhs leave their footwear behind at Ram Temple every day

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Ayodhya municipal corporation is grappling with a unique problem: a massive pile of abandoned footwear left behind by devotees at the Ram temple. This issue has arisen due to a change in crowd management measures, leading to a long journey to retrieve shoes for many visitors, causing them to leave the temple barefoot.

11 Lesser-Known Street Foods Of India

11 Lesser-Known Street Foods Of India

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The wide variety of street food defines the culinary adventure India is. We love gorging on Bhel Puri, Papdi Chaat, pakoras, Dabeli, momos? The list is exhausting. And there are lots of lesser-known snacks too! Mayur Sanap/Rediff.com takes you on a tour.

India's Most Incredible Wedding Venues: 10 More!

India's Most Incredible Wedding Venues: 10 More!

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Indian wedding planning app, WedMeGood unveiled a list of the best Indian wedding venues for your special day, chosen by a jury of wedding specialists.

Fans Miss Dhoni At India-New Zealand Game

Fans Miss Dhoni At India-New Zealand Game

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Even though Mahendra Singh Dhoni has retired, a large number of young fans could be seen wearing his iconic No. 7 jersey.

Youngsters steal the show for Vidarbha

Youngsters steal the show for Vidarbha

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Vidarbha head coach Usman Ghani lauded the young players for their performances in the team's third Ranji Trophy triumph.

Revenge! Vidarbha's monsoon training shocks rivals

Revenge! Vidarbha's monsoon training shocks rivals

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Vidarbha, led by Akshay Wadkar, captured their third Ranji Trophy title, defeating Kerala in the final.

Empty stadiums! Pakistan exit ends Champions Trophy fever

Empty stadiums! Pakistan exit ends Champions Trophy fever

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The ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan has seen a decline in attendance following the early exit of the Pakistani cricket team and the start of Ramadan.

Court orders FIR against former SEBI chief Madhabi Buch

Court orders FIR against former SEBI chief Madhabi Buch

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A special court in Mumbai has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to register a first information report (FIR) against former Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other officials in connection with alleged stock market fraud and regulatory violations.

Haryana Cong worker found dead, mother claims she was 'close to Hooda's wife'

Haryana Cong worker found dead, mother claims she was 'close to Hooda's wife'

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The body of a Congress worker was found stuffed inside a suitcase near the Sampla bus stand in Rohtak on Friday. The body of Himani Narwal was found in a big blue suitcase, following which the information regarding this was provided to the Sampla police station.

Marquez brothers 1-2! MotoGP history made!

Marquez brothers 1-2! MotoGP history made!

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Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez continued his perfect start with factory Ducati as he completed a weekend double at the season-opening Thailand Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing ahead of his younger brother Alex.

Sebastian Coe backs India's strong 2036 Olympics bid

Sebastian Coe backs India's strong 2036 Olympics bid

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Sebastian Coe, a contender for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president's post, believes India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is a "strong case" but acknowledges that the competition will be intense with several other countries vying for the honor. Coe, considered a frontrunner in the race to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president, expressed his support for India's commitment to global sport and the Olympic movement.

I-League: Delhi FC end losing streak with win over Dempo

I-League: Delhi FC end losing streak with win over Dempo

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Delhi FC secured their first victory in 10 matches, defeating Dempo Sports Club 2-1 in the I-League.

Vidarbha crowned Ranji Trophy champions!

Vidarbha crowned Ranji Trophy champions!

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Vidarbha won their third Ranji Trophy title after the final against Kerala finished in a draw in Nagpur on Sunday.

ICC bias? Legends slam India's 'advantage'

ICC bias? Legends slam India's 'advantage'

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While Australia travelled to the UAE on Saturday, South Africa were slated to board a flight out of Pakistan on Sunday.

'It hurts': Sir Viv on West Indies' cricket decline

'It hurts': Sir Viv on West Indies' cricket decline

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Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Vivian Richards expressed his disappointment and frustration at the absence of the Caribbean side from the Champions Trophy, urging them to emulate Afghanistan's rise in world cricket. Richards highlighted Afghanistan's fighting spirit and consistent performances, contrasting their presence in the tournament with the West Indies' exclusion.

Kohli vs Tendulkar: Sir Viv breaks silence on 'greatest' debate

Kohli vs Tendulkar: Sir Viv breaks silence on 'greatest' debate

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West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards has praised Virat Kohli's fighting spirit, energy, and passion, calling him a "great" and "legendary" player.

How the markets will fare this week

How the markets will fare this week

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Equity markets will take cues from the US tariff related developments, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors this week, analysts said.

300th ODI: Anushka in shock as Kohli falls for 11

300th ODI: Anushka in shock as Kohli falls for 11

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Virat Kohli's innings was abruptly cut short at a mere 11 runs off 14 balls.