'When the tri-colour is painted on my body, I feel I can even die for my country'

In our Special Independence Day series, Rediff.com looks at India through the lives of her people. Today: Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary, a one-of-a-kind cricket fan, who worships Sachin Tendulkar and......

Lalit Modi in the midst of a Rs 10,000-cr family feud

The Modis, once among the eight largest groups in the country in terms of assets in 1990, have been used to many a bitter battle which has led to numerous splits. The next round has just begun.......

Meals or mobiles, he sees an opportunity others don't

‘In two years there will be consolidation. Look at the Indian brands now. Only three of us are surviving, many others have died. What will differentiate us are two things -- timing of our......

KKR to step up scoring rate on merchandise

It’s not just Indian Premier League charts Red Chillies Entertainment wants to rule with the Kolkata Knight Riders franchisee. It plans to make global acquisitions of cricket teams with the......

PepsiCo fizz back in cricket

After IPL exit, beverage maker signs up as first BCCI on-ground sponsor Beverage maker PepsiCo's four-year on-ground cricket sponsorship deal for domestic and international matches played at home......

'We Want Players To Get Maximum Benefit'

'Whichever teams have the best players they get a chance to retain them.'There is a lot of scope for new players to come in and get their maximum value, given how the auction is structured.'......

'Uncapped Player Rule Not An Exception For Dhoni'

'When it comes to strategy or planning for a match, there is nobody better than Dhoni.''Whether he is uncapped or capped, every franchise would want to pick Dhoni, no matter what price he is......

IPL valuation skyrockets by billions in 2024!

IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders lift the Indian Premier League 2024 trophy after overcoming Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final. Photograph: BCCI The value of the Indian Premier League went up 6.5 per......

No boos for skipper Hardik as 18,000 children attend Mumbai vs Delhi clash

IMAGE: The Wankhede stands was filled with around 18,000 children from various NGOs. Photograph: BCCI There was some reprieve for Hardik Pandya at last as the Mumbai Indians' captain did not face......

Fans shouldn't boo Hardik Pandya, not his fault if named MI captain: Ganguly

IMAGE: Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly backed Hardik Pandya and asked fans not to boo the MI skipper. Photograph: BCCI Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday reprehended the fans......