Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

SC rules states can tax mines, royalty on minerals not tax

The legislative power to tax mineral rights vests with the states and the royalty paid on minerals is not a tax, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in a landmark judgement which will give a huge......

Pak snubbed, ICC exposed: Champions Trophy was doomed from the start

IMAGE: Team India celebrates with the Champions Trophy on Sunday, March 9. Photograph: ICC/X Geopolitical reality, lack of buzz in host nation Pakistan and mediocre cricket in general meant......

Ian Healy slams Cooper Connolly's poor shot-selection

SCORECARD IMAGE: Australia opener Cooper Connolly walks back to the pavilion after being caught by wicketkeeper K L Rahul off the bowling of Mohammed Shami in the Champions Trophy semi-final in......

Why India is Wearing Black Armbands

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma shakes hands with Australia's Steve Smith during the toss. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters Team India donned black armbands during their Champions Trophy semi-final clash......

Dubai pitch secrets REVEALED ahead of India-Aus clash

IMAGE: India’s bowling attack has been a dominant force, with spinners playing a decisive role. Photograph: BCCI/X India and Australia are set to reignite their fierce rivalry as they clash......

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Young spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly will replace injured Matthew Short in the Australian squad for the knock-out stages of the ongoing Champions Trophy. IMAGE: Cooper Connolly was......