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Shreyas Iyer is ICC 'Player of the Month'

Shreyas Iyer is ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'Throughout the month Shreyas showed tremendous consistency and control'

Why England's batting star Root won't play in IPL this year

Why England's batting star Root won't play in IPL this year

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

England batsman Joe Root will not be available to play in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) this year as he is eager to spend time at home with his newborn son.

Didn't expect Arjuna this year: Hima Das

Didn't expect Arjuna this year: Hima Das

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The 18-year-old from Assam was among 20 sportspersons recommended for the Arjuna Award, which is subject to approval by Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.

Goa sees record 83% voter turnout

Goa sees record 83% voter turnout

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

In the 2012 assembly elections, Goa had recorded an impressive 81.8 per cent voting.

Ex-Union minister E Ahamed critical after cardiac arrest

Ex-Union minister E Ahamed critical after cardiac arrest

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Ahmed was taken ill during the President's address to the joint sitting of both Houses.

Belgian King recalls days as backpacker in Bengal

Belgian King recalls days as backpacker in Bengal

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Belgium's King Phillippe on Friday recalled his long association with India during a lunch he hosted for President Pranab Mukherjee, including time spent in the Indian leader's home state of West Bengal as a young backpacker.

After 23 years, Chelsea legend Terry hangs up his football boots

After 23 years, Chelsea legend Terry hangs up his football boots

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The central defender has been without a club since leaving Championship (second-tier) side Aston Villa following their playoff defeat by Fulham at Wembley Stadium last season.

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Rediff.com introduces you to the athletes who have brought India glory in Birmingham.

Anna to launch hunger strike on October 2 over OROP, land bill

Anna to launch hunger strike on October 2 over OROP, land bill

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The 78-year-old activist would be returning to the Ramlila maidan after a gap of over four years.

'Pro-China' Prachanda returns as Nepal PM for 3rd time

'Pro-China' Prachanda returns as Nepal PM for 3rd time

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

In a dramatic turn of events, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' was appointed as the new prime minister of Nepal by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday.

Nothing can stop them: Age no obstacle for these voters

Nothing can stop them: Age no obstacle for these voters

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Old people undeterred by their age came out to cast their vote

Djokovic serves menacing notice of intent

Djokovic serves menacing notice of intent

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Djokovic remained unflustered despite dropping the opening set and suffering several tumbles on the greasy surface.

NZ openers lead strong reply in Karachi

NZ openers lead strong reply in Karachi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Pakistan's weakened pace attack in the absence of injured Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, didn't offer a challenge to Conway and Latham with the new ball as both batters took New Zealand to 41-0 by tea before adding 124 more runs in the final session.

TAX GURU: 'How to claim refund of excess tax on pension fund?'

TAX GURU: 'How to claim refund of excess tax on pension fund?'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Tata Steel chess: Praggnanandhaa stuns Gujrathi

Tata Steel chess: Praggnanandhaa stuns Gujrathi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

16-year old Praggnanandhaa halted his three-match losing streak to shock the higher-rated Vidit Gujrathi

Ranji Semis: Agarwal hits double ton to give Karnataka edge

Ranji Semis: Agarwal hits double ton to give Karnataka edge

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Skipper Mayank Agarwal hit a double century to help Karnataka post 407 in their first innings

K S Brar attack trial opens in London

K S Brar attack trial opens in London

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

The trial of two Sikh men and a woman accused of stabbing Lt Gen (retd) K S Brar, who led 'Operation Blue Star' in London opened on Monday, nine months after the attack.

Feels like a best of three-match series against India: Rizwan

Feels like a best of three-match series against India: Rizwan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani ruled out of India game with side strain

PIX: Riyan Parag breaks into Bihu dance

PIX: Riyan Parag breaks into Bihu dance

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

After winning an improbable victory, the right-hander delighted television viewers and social media with an impromptu Bihu dance from his native Assam.

BJP may win most seats, but 2nd term for Modi unlikely: Pawar

BJP may win most seats, but 2nd term for Modi unlikely: Pawar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The BJP may emerge as the single largest party post parliamentary elections and will have to seek support of allies, he said.

TV had a good year in 2018

TV had a good year in 2018

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

'Through the year, we heard many talk about the increasing time spent on digital. But 93% of all video consumption happens on TV,' points out Partho Dasgupta, CEO, BARC India.

Venus on fatal car crash and missing Serena

Venus on fatal car crash and missing Serena

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Venus Williams broke down in tears during her post-match news conference at Wimbledon on Monday when asked about a recent motoring incident she was involved in, which led to the death of a 78 year old Florida man.

Soccer: City's Cancelo assaulted during robbery at home

Soccer: City's Cancelo assaulted during robbery at home

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Lukaku's comments on being unhappy at Chelsea 'unhelpful': Tuchel

De Kock successor Verreynne makes his mark

De Kock successor Verreynne makes his mark

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Verreynne relieved much of that pressure with a sparkling, unbeaten 136 that put his team in the box seat

Bikini Killer Charles Sobhraj deported to France

Bikini Killer Charles Sobhraj deported to France

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

His release from the central prison on Thursday was delayed by a day as the Department of Immigration, where Sobhraj was to be sent for deportation, did not have a separate room ready for him.

Sri Lankan CID grills Mahinda over May 9 violence

Sri Lankan CID grills Mahinda over May 9 violence

Rediff.com26 May 2022

On May 9, violence erupted in Sri Lanka after supporters of the 76-year-old former premier attacked peaceful anti-government protesters demanding his ouster over the country's worst economic crisis that led to acute shortages of staple food, fuel and power.

Battered Tarun Gogoi meets Sonia

Battered Tarun Gogoi meets Sonia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday met Congress president Sonia Gandhi to brief her about the political situation in the state where dissidents were demanding change of guard after the party's poor show in Lok Sabha polls.

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

No lives were lost after cyclone Biparjoy made landfall. Preparations for Biparjoy were not only extensive, they were also telecast far and wide. Ahead of the cyclone's landfall, Shyam G Menon observes there was considerable publicity on how much the government was geared up to face the storm and its aftermath.

PIX: Jaiswal, Chahal fire rampaging Royals to big win!

PIX: Jaiswal, Chahal fire rampaging Royals to big win!

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Rajasthan Royals cruised to a nine-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders to resurrect their play-off hopes.

Why de Villiers decided against comeback

Why de Villiers decided against comeback

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'He alluded to being concerned about coming in ahead of other players who have been a part of the system. I don't think it sat well with him, which I understand.'

WPL PIX: Grace special helps Warriorz secure playoff berth

WPL PIX: Grace special helps Warriorz secure playoff berth

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Images from the Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz WPL match at the Brabourne Stadium on Monday.

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

IMAGES from the UEFA Nations League matches played on Sunday.

PSG sign Uruguay striker Cavani to five-year deal

PSG sign Uruguay striker Cavani to five-year deal

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Paris St Germain have signed last season's Serie A top scorer Edinson Cavani from Napoli on a five-year contract, the French Ligue 1 champions said on Tuesday.

England's batsmen one-dimensional, not versatile: Boycott

England's batsmen one-dimensional, not versatile: Boycott

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

England's "one-dimensional" batsmen are flat-track bullies who do not have an alternative plan if they are required to graft an innings in bowler-friendly surfaces, former batsman Geoffrey Boycott said.

Farooq Abdullah's Bajirao dance-off with Ranveer goes viral

Farooq Abdullah's Bajirao dance-off with Ranveer goes viral

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Veteran politician Farooq Abdullah broke into an impromptu gig with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on stage during an awards show.

T20s casting a dark shadow over Tests, says Chappell

T20s casting a dark shadow over Tests, says Chappell

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The legendary Ian Chappell believes the ever-growing T20 format is increasingly casting a dark shadow over Test cricket, especially in the current chaotic scenario in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

1st T20: Clinical India choke Sri Lanka, take 1-0 lead

1st T20: Clinical India choke Sri Lanka, take 1-0 lead

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Jemimah Rodrigues's vital knock on return to secure a convincing 34-run victory

Everyone's worried, says HC, calls for report on Delhi's earthquake readiness

Everyone's worried, says HC, calls for report on Delhi's earthquake readiness

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Everyone is concerned about the safety of their lives, the Delhi high court observed on Thursday while hearing a plea related to earthquake preparedness in the national capital.

Kohli fastest to 12000 ODI runs; beats Tendulkar's record

Kohli fastest to 12000 ODI runs; beats Tendulkar's record

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

India captain Virat Kohli became the fastest cricketer to score 12,000 ODI runs, breaking the record held by legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Sheila Dikshit may be Congress' face in UP polls

Sheila Dikshit may be Congress' face in UP polls

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Speculations were on Thursday rife about the Congress planning to make three-time Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit the party's chief ministerial nominee for next year's assembly election in politically crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, once its stronghold.