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Ranji Trophy: Jadeja powers Saurashtra to big win

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja powers Saurashtra to big win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Dharmendrasinh Jadeja took 7/32 as Saurashtra thrashed Rajasthan by 218 runs.

Can leave her behind: Gyaneshwari dreams of overtaking Chanu

Can leave her behind: Gyaneshwari dreams of overtaking Chanu

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Mirabai Chanu is an inspiration to many athletes but to Gyaneshwari Yadav she is also a competitor and the promising weightlifter dreams of not just scaling great heights like the Tokyo Olympic medallist but leaving her behind.

Lord Paul cleared in House of Lords expenses row

Lord Paul cleared in House of Lords expenses row

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Paul, Chairman of the Caparo Group of industries, said he was delighted to announce that the police "has informed me that after due consideration, it will no longer be proceeding with any investigation or inquiry in relation to my House of Lords expenses."

Bowlers reduced to virtual bowling machines, says Chappell

Bowlers reduced to virtual bowling machines, says Chappell

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

The ludicrous combination of better bats and smaller boundaries is reducing bowlers to virtual bowling machines, says the legendary Australian Ian Chappell.

Broad pockets fifer as hosts take control at Lord's

Broad pockets fifer as hosts take control at Lord's

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Hosts England dominated the proceedings to take control at the end of Day 1 over visitors Ireland at Lord's.

Benaud to hang up microphone

Benaud to hang up microphone

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Former Australian cricket captain Richie Benaud will retire from television commentary next year, he announced on Wednesday.

Brar stabbed in pre-planned revenge attack says UK court

Brar stabbed in pre-planned revenge attack says UK court

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Three Sikh men tried to slash the throat of Lieutenant General (retd) Kuldip Singh Brar in a "revenge attack" on the streets of London, a UK court was told.

English village honours frontline workers with scarecrows!

English village honours frontline workers with scarecrows!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

They've created roughly 30 life-sized dolls to celebrate medical workers, police officers, farmers, postal workers, and shop assistants.

No Indian player in ICC 'Cricketer of the Year' award

No Indian player in ICC 'Cricketer of the Year' award

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Root, Williamson, Rizwan and Afridi nominated for ICC Men's Cricketer of Year

Johnson gets 'confidence boost' ahead of Asian Games

Johnson gets 'confidence boost' ahead of Asian Games

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Sunday also proved to be a good day for Delhi's star 400m runner Amoj Jacob, whose winning time was 45.92 seconds.

Watch Out For These Guys!

Watch Out For These Guys!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The stars who could light up World Cup 2023.

Swraj Paul appointed Privy Councillor

Swraj Paul appointed Privy Councillor

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Lord Swraj Paul was on Tuesday appointed by the Queen as a member of her Privy Council, the British monarch's advisory group whose members include the Prime Minister, Cabinet ministers and other eminent personalities.

Pujara or Ashwin for ICC Test Cricketer of the Year? VOTE!

Pujara or Ashwin for ICC Test Cricketer of the Year? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravichandran Ashwin are the two Indian short-listed for top honours at the LG ICC Awards 2013. The duo are among the six nominated for the 'ICC Test Cricketer of the Year'. Who has the better chance? Tell us!

Yediyurappa tests COVID positive for 2nd time in 8 months

Yediyurappa tests COVID positive for 2nd time in 8 months

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The 78 year-old Yeddiyurappa was earlier hospitalised on August 2, 2020 after he tested positive for coronavirus.

Shot putter Karanveer fails dope test; out of Asian Championships

Shot putter Karanveer fails dope test; out of Asian Championships

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Shot putter Karanveer Singh will be pulled out of the Indian team for the Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok starting next week.

Ranji Trophy: Minister Tiwary strikes ton, Bengal advance to semi-final

Ranji Trophy: Minister Tiwary strikes ton, Bengal advance to semi-final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

In between signing files related to his constituency, Tiwary, a sitting minister of sports and youth affairs in the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, struck 19 fours and two sixes.

Swraj Paul denies 'expense' charges; demands probe

Swraj Paul denies 'expense' charges; demands probe

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Taking on his critics, mostly from the media, the 78-year-old Labour peer requested the House for a probe into the allegations that he claimed 38,000 pounds between 2004 and 2006 for staying in a flat at Oxfordshire which is part of a hotel owned by him.

India need Iyer, Ashwin to step up in 2nd ODI vs Aus

India need Iyer, Ashwin to step up in 2nd ODI vs Aus

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

The game on Friday had enough positives for India, mainly the performance of Mohammad Shami and Suryakumar Yadav, but few questions still need to be answered ahead of the World Cup, beginning October 5.

Can Indian tennis continue its medal-winning spree at Asiad?

Can Indian tennis continue its medal-winning spree at Asiad?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

'To win a medal, the players will have to play a couple of tough rounds. The draws are fine, and balanced and give us the opportunity to go deep.'

Motophone: Motorola's big India bet

Motophone: Motorola's big India bet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Motophone which is an exciting breakthrough technology, it's a whole new design, it's pretty energy efficient, it's designed for markets like India and China.

Critics have been 'caught pants down': Lord Paul

Critics have been 'caught pants down': Lord Paul

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

The 78-year-old NRI industrialist announced earlier this week that he had been cleared by the police of allegations that he had wrongly claimed Parliamentary expenses and that he had decided to give up his non-domicile status, which means that he will have to pay taxes in this country on his overseas expenses also.

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

A World Championships gold is the only medal missing in Neeraj Chopra's decorated cabinet and the superstar Indian javelin thrower will fancy his chances.

World Athletics: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final

World Athletics: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

DP Manu and Kishore Jena are the other two javelin throwers who will be in action on Friday.

Ecclestone says Ferrari get special treatment

Ecclestone says Ferrari get special treatment

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has hit back at criticism from Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo by detailing how much more money the Italian team receive from the sport than their rivals.

Jemimah guides India to series-levelling win over B'desh

Jemimah guides India to series-levelling win over B'desh

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Earlier, the 22-year-old Jemimah finally returned to form and it was her strokeplay which helped India up the ante after a slow start at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.

Is Melania Upset With Trump's 2024 Run?

Is Melania Upset With Trump's 2024 Run?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

She was present when her husband announced that he would run for president of the United States in the 2024 election, but Melania Trump's face and body language emitted discord with the evident gaiety at the event at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on November 15, 2022.

HAL a strategic asset, says Rahul as he steps attack over Rafale deal

HAL a strategic asset, says Rahul as he steps attack over Rafale deal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Reaching out to present and former employees of the defence PSU at an interaction with them, Gandhi said, work done by HAL for the country was tremendous and the country owed debt to it for "protecting us" and creating a scientific vision.

11 Best Spells of IPL 2024

11 Best Spells of IPL 2024

Rediff.com21 May 2024

A look at the XI Best Spells of the league stages of IPL 2024.

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram: What Economy Says

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram: What Economy Says

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

As political winds stir in these states, it's prudent to assess their economic landscapes.

Joe Biden takes over @POTUS Twitter account

Joe Biden takes over @POTUS Twitter account

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The 78-year-old veteran Democratic leader's Twitter account @PresElectBiden transformed into @POTUS after he took the oath of office at the West Front of the US Capitol as the 46th President of the United States in a historic but scaled down ceremony under the unprecedented security umbrella of thousands of security personnel.

Now, Raina quits international cricket

Now, Raina quits international cricket

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Raina made his ODI debut as a 19-year-old against Sri Lanka in 2005. He wore the India whites only five years later in 2010 debuting against the Lankans, scoring a century on Test debut.

Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin wins gold in Golden Fry Series meet

Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin wins gold in Golden Fry Series meet

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The 20-year-old Aldrin had failed to qualify for the final round in the World Championships in Eugene (USA) in July, finishing 20th overall in the qualification round with a jump of 7.78m.

Players who have collapsed on football pitch

Players who have collapsed on football pitch

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

UEFA said Eriksen, who was given CPR by medics on the pitch, was transferred to hospital where the 29-year-old was stabilised, with officials saying he was conscious. Following is a list of players who have collapsed on the pitch during a match.

PIX: India's crushing 99-run win over Aus seals series

PIX: India's crushing 99-run win over Aus seals series

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the 2nd One Day International between India and Australia at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, September 24.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday.

PIX: Netherlands stun Bangladesh with 87-run victory

PIX: Netherlands stun Bangladesh with 87-run victory

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Netherlands thrash Bangladesh by 87 runs and cause another upset in the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

Norway's Warholm breaks 400m hurdles world record

Norway's Warholm breaks 400m hurdles world record

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Norway's Karsten Warholm broke Kevin Young's 29-year-old 400m hurdles world record when he completed the race in 46.70 seconds in front of his home fans at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo on Thursday.

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Allan Jones is visually challenged since birth but he still turns up to take his designated seat whenever there is a Test match at the Basin Reverse.

Sikh man jailed for attack on Lt Gen Brar in UK

Sikh man jailed for attack on Lt Gen Brar in UK

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

A 26-year-old Sikh man was on Friday jailed for 10 years in London for making an attempt on the life of Lt Gen (retd) Kuldip Singh Brar, who led the 1984 Operation Bluestar to flush out extremists from the Golden Temple.