Why did Ganguly meet WB Governor? He answers

Trying to clear the air about him joining politics ahead of West Bengal assembly polls next year, former Indian skipper and Board of Control for Cricket in India President Sourav Ganguly on Monday......

15 takeaways from the Balakot air strike

Indians must remember that Pakistanis hate losing to India, at war or in cricket, says Sanjeev Nayyar.  During a recent visit to New Delhi, an auto driver Jeevan asked me if Wing Commander......

What makes for a good autobiography?

As cricketing ability goes, there is no comparison between Sanjay Manjrekar and Sachin Tendulkar. But while the former has produced a wonderful autobiography, the latter’s book is deadly......

India confirms 1st swine flu death

India's health minister on Monday confirmed the country's first death from the H1N1 flu in Pune. The victim, a 14-year-old girl, was admitted to a hospital......

Why India's traders' body is opposing IPL title sponsor

CAIT is against BCCI selecting Dream 11 as the sponsor of IPL 2020 since it has Chinese company Tencent Global as one of its major stakeholders. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Traders'......

After Kohli, Ashwin strikes gold with 8 brands in the bag

With an endorsement fee of over a crore a year, off-spinner R Ashwin is matching Indian batsmen at their game. IMAGE: Ashwin’s positioning as a national brand with strong regional roots......

Brand Dhoni on a sticky wicket

The king of cool has a tough game on his hands He did not want to play second fiddle any more. So said Suresh Raina, stepping out of his captain's shadow, last week, jumping ship from Rhiti Sports......

SMEs to hit a six with World Cup and IPL-4

Most cricket equipment used by well-known Indian players sport logos of big multi national companies (MNCs) who sponsor them.Even as many of these bats and accessories are made by smaller companies......

When Ranveer met cricket legends

Ranveer Singh, who plays Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan's film 83, watched the India-Pakistan game on Sunday at Old Trafford. Ranveer posted plenty of pictures last night, each accompanied by a sweet......

Review: PK is a triumph and Aamir soars high

PK is no satire -- it's a bit too toothless for that -- but it is a rollicking mainstream entertainer with ambition to evoke some introspection, says Raja Sen.How must it feel to look at life......

When single actresses pursued married men!

It isn't just the men, you know.Bollywood is rife with stories of philandering men, but several prominent actresses have been making a beeline for married men. Here's a look at some prominent......

Amitabh Bachchan starts shooting for KBC 5

While Shatrughan Sinha is busy shooting for the Bhojpuri version of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan is gearing up for the next season of the hit television game show.'To be up early and......

Doull slams India: Modern batters not as good against spin as Ganguly, Tendulkar

It is a misconception that modern Indian batters are better playing spin...: Simon Doull IMAGE: A shambolic batting performance during the first inning of the Pune Test might have just put the......

Sachin Tendulkar turns 51: Throwback to his glorious performances at ICC events

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar, carried by his teammates, waves India's flag after their 2011 World Cup triumph. Photograph: Vivek Prakash/Reuters After hitting runs all over the ground throughout a......

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals Captain Rishabh Pant -- the first active player at an IPL players auction -- holds up the paddle to make a bid during the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai on Tuesday, December 19,......

10 Ways K L Rahul Echoes Rahul Dravid

IMAGE: Head Coach Rahul Dravid with KCL Rahul. Photograph: BCCI/X   K L Rahul's dual role as a middle-order stabiliser and wicket-keeper for India in World Cup 2023 has drawn parallels with......

Tendulkar's fav teammate: Sachin@50 reveals his pick

When Sachin picked Laxman as his favourite player among the likes of Dravid, Ganguly IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar with VVS Laxman. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com "You are blessed with......