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India's oldest living Test player, Gopinath passes into the ages

India's oldest living Test player, Gopinath passes into the ages

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

India's oldest Test cricketer CD Gopinath passes away at 96

Not just Zohran Mamdani, these PIOs too win US mayoral polls

Not just Zohran Mamdani, these PIOs too win US mayoral polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Ghazala Hashmi, an India-born American politician, has been elected as Virginia's Lieutenant Governor, marking a historic moment as the first Muslim and South Asian American to hold the position.

NZ's oldest surviving Test cricketer John Reid dies at 92

NZ's oldest surviving Test cricketer John Reid dies at 92

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The NZC release, however, did not specify the cause of Reid's death.

Former NZ cricketer Poore dies at 90

Former NZ cricketer Poore dies at 90

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

He ferried the dog away from the pitch but received a nip for his trouble, which set off alarm bells in the national team for fear that the dog had passed on life-threatening rabies, the report said.

Review: <I>The Lone Ranger</I> is a tad tiring

Review: The Lone Ranger is a tad tiring

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The Lone Ranger does provide more than a handful laughs but takes too long to get to the point, making you wish you'd left it alone.

Australian players are idiots: Reid

Australian players are idiots: Reid

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Former New Zealand captain John Reid feels some members of the Australian cricket team are "idiots" who need to be reined in.

6 charged with inciting terror in UK

6 charged with inciting terror in UK

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

The six men were arrested this week in connection with allegedly inflammatory statements made at London's Regent's Park Mosque in November 2004.

Gavaskar criticised for comments

Gavaskar criticised for comments

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

Former New Zealand captain John Reid has lambasted Sunil Gavaskar for his comments against white Match Referees and demanded an action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) against the Indian batting great.

Rushdie divides British cabinet

Rushdie divides British cabinet

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

As Gordon Brown prepares to succeed Prime Minister Tony Blair, the naming of Rushdie in the honours list and subsequent events have created the impression of a clueless party.

India offers unique challenge

India offers unique challenge

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

'Sportsmen at the elite level tend to thrive on a good challenge and a tour to India is certainly a challenge,' writes Mark Richardson.

What India men's hockey team must do vs Belgium in SF

What India men's hockey team must do vs Belgium in SF

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

India's men's hockey team chief coach Graham Reid has told his players to keep their emotions in check and avoid cards against a strong opponent like Belgium in the Tokyo Olympics semi-finals on Tuesday.

'Parents must heed 'tell-tale signs' of extremism'

'Parents must heed 'tell-tale signs' of extremism'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

The Home Secretary said by protecting families the community would protect itself.

UK for civil nuke cooperation with Pak

UK for civil nuke cooperation with Pak

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Ried said the issue had already been discussed between Prime Minister Tony Blair and President Pervez Musharraf when they met in New York last month on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

'Foreign policy can turn Muslims into extremists'

'Foreign policy can turn Muslims into extremists'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Distancing himself from Prime Minister Tony Blair's stand, British Home Secretary John Reid has said the war in Iraq and Afghanistan could be a "factor" in turning young British Muslims into extremists.

Britain to assist India's civilian nuke programme

Britain to assist India's civilian nuke programme

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Reid's comments came after his meeting with Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Britain to keep troops in Iraq: Minister

Britain to keep troops in Iraq: Minister

Rediff.com18 Sep 2005

Britain has some 9,000 troops in Iraq, mostly based in the south of the country.

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India have won the Asia Cup on seven occasions, Sri Lanka on five occasions, with Pakistan winning it twice.

Stats: When cricket tours ended abruptly!

Stats: When cricket tours ended abruptly!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Against the backdrop of the West Indies team's withdrawal from its tour of India, Rediff.com takes a look at instances when cricket tours have been called off midway through a series.

The Kiwis have not won a Test in India since 1988!

The Kiwis have not won a Test in India since 1988!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Guess which Indian batsman has scored the most runs against New Zealand? Rajneesh Gupta tells you that and more.

Sri Lanka one win away from India in Asia Cup titles

Sri Lanka one win away from India in Asia Cup titles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

India have won the Asia Cup six times, Sri Lanka five, and Pakistan have won it just twice. As the 14th edition of Asia's own trophy gets underway on Saturday, Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers on the 13 editions so far.