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Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Sreesanth is open to playing in overseas leagues and coaching roles

Slinger Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Slinger Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Sri Lanka pace veteran Lasith Malinga on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after terrorising the world's best batsmen for over a decade and a half with his toe-crushing yorkers delivered from a low and distinct sling-arm action.

Run over 'disbelievers' with cars: ISIS told supporters before Nice attack

Run over 'disbelievers' with cars: ISIS told supporters before Nice attack

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

In September 2014, the ISIS spokesman has specifically mentioned vehicular attacks as a modus operandi to strike at 'disbelieving' Westerners.

PICS: Kazakhstan's Jeruto roars to steeplechase gold

PICS: Kazakhstan's Jeruto roars to steeplechase gold

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday, Day 6.

2007-21: Meet the T20 World Cup champions

2007-21: Meet the T20 World Cup champions

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Meet the winners of the past seven editions of the T20 World cup.

T20 WC PICS: Asalanka steers Sri Lanka past Bangladesh

T20 WC PICS: Asalanka steers Sri Lanka past Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, in Sharjah, on Sunday.

Perth ODI: Smith, Handscomb punish sloppy Pakistan

Perth ODI: Smith, Handscomb punish sloppy Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith led by example, smashing an unbeaten 108 against a sloppy Pakistan to secure his team's seven-wicket victory with five overs to spare in the third one-day international in Perth on Thursday.

Get well soon! These celebs are living with coronavirus

Get well soon! These celebs are living with coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has spread to 146 countries with the worldwide death toll from the virus surpassing the 7,000 mark on Monday. Among the more than 1,73,000 cases recorded globally are government officials, celebrities and sports personalities as authorities around the world grapple to contain the spread of coronavirus. Hollywood actor Tom Hanks and his wife, actress and singer Rita Wilson, British actor Idris Elba, and Sophie Trudeau, wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, are some of the most well-known faces to be infected so far.

Pakistan's Riaz ruled out of Champions Trophy

Pakistan's Riaz ruled out of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz will play no further part in the Champions Trophy after suffering an ankle problem during their defeat by arch-rivals India in their Group B clash on Sunday.

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna dies of Covid in Rishikesh hospital

Environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna dies of Covid in Rishikesh hospital

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The 94-year-old environmentalist known for his pioneering role in the Chipko movement was under treatment for COVID-19 at the hospital for over a week.

Will he be the next sprinting superstar after Usain Bolt?

Will he be the next sprinting superstar after Usain Bolt?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Cape Town-born Van Niekerk is the reigning 400m world champion and he broke Michael Johnson's 17-year-old world record to win Olympic Gold in Rio de Janeiro last year.

Santner's new zeal has England reeling

Santner's new zeal has England reeling

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Mitchell Santner scored his maiden Test century and then grabbed three quick wickets to reduce England to 55-3 at the close of play on the fourth day of the first Test at Bay Oval on Sunday.

Sushil, Yogeshwar make it a good year for Indian wrestling

Sushil, Yogeshwar make it a good year for Indian wrestling

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

A long sabbatical and a rejig in weight categories notwithstanding, Olympic heroes Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt reaffirmed their dominance on the world stage and ended a 28-year gold drought at the Asian Games in a successful 2014.

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Wednesday.

Saudi woman sets Guinness record, makes 'largest coffee painting'

Saudi woman sets Guinness record, makes 'largest coffee painting'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

She drew two giant pictures of founding fathers, King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman and Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan of Saudi Arabia and the UAE respectively. Almalki used approximately 4.5 kgs of expired coffee powder. She painted all the figures in hues of brown mixing the coffee powder with water.

Who will grab Laureus honour? Verdict on Monday

Who will grab Laureus honour? Verdict on Monday

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The ceremony will now be hosted by Hugh Grant, the Golden Globe-winning actor, though the organisers had earlier announced that the host will be Sharon Stone.

Mahabharat's 'Bheem' Sobti made Indian sports history

Mahabharat's 'Bheem' Sobti made Indian sports history

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Playing the character of Bheem in the blockbuster TV series Mahabharat made him a household name but much before that, Praveen Kumar Sobti was an athlete par excellence and remains India's first and only hammer throw medal winner at the Commonwealth Games.

Your Car Queries Answered!

Your Car Queries Answered!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Please send your queries to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line 'Cars' and experts from CarJasoos.com will answer your queries related to buying new or used cars.

Pakistan calls death of minor Kashmiri boy 'state terrorism'

Pakistan calls death of minor Kashmiri boy 'state terrorism'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Condoling the death of Junaid Akhnoon, Pakistan's foreign office claimed the incident was part of "continued Indian atrocities" in Kashmir. "The cold-blooded murder is the worst example of state terrorism of the Indian government and is indeed deplorable," it said in a press release.

Equity MFs Mop Up Rs 46,700 Crore

Equity MFs Mop Up Rs 46,700 Crore

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

New fund offers collection in the current calendar year was the highest in a decade, with 13 of the 70 equity schemes cornering 75 per cent of the amount raised.

Reeza, Rassie shine as SA seal SL T20 series

Reeza, Rassie shine as SA seal SL T20 series

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen impressed with the bat as a much-changed South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 16 runs to seal the Twenty20 International series at Centurion Park on Friday.

Kohli praises Siraj's ability to get anyone out...

Kohli praises Siraj's ability to get anyone out...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Mohammed Siraj's meteoric rise is hardly a surprise for India skipper Virat Kohli. Kohli said that the pacer's confidence has now risen to a level where he believes that he can get any batsman out at any point of the game.

Body of Bumrah's grandfather found in river; suicide suspected

Body of Bumrah's grandfather found in river; suicide suspected

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The body of Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah's grandfather was found in the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad on Sunday, two days after he had gone missing, in what police suspect is a case of suicide.

Salaries of top 10 US CEOs in a decade

Salaries of top 10 US CEOs in a decade

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

Larry Ellison, the top-paid US CEO got a salary of Rs 8,587 crore ($1.84 billion) during the last decade. Check out the other top earners. . .

Vijay Shankar could be used as 3rd seamer

Vijay Shankar could be used as 3rd seamer

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The 28-year-old all-rounder figures prominently in India's World Cup plans. Shankar has showed that he is a capable batsman, having scored 45 off 64 deliveries in a match-winning 98-run stand with Ambati Rayudu after the top-order collapse in the final ODI in New Zealand.

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com20 May 2015

These images from across the globe tell us how crazy the world out there is!

Ecclestone's got a novel idea to spice up Formula One

Ecclestone's got a novel idea to spice up Formula One

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has proposed a controversial world championship for women drivers as part of Grand Prix weekends.

Bhima Koregaon: Outcome of a 'Larger Conspiracy'?

Bhima Koregaon: Outcome of a 'Larger Conspiracy'?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Testimony presented before the Bhima Korgaon Commission over the last two months reveals the background to the violence that broke out on January 1, 2018.

The secret behind Nestle's success

The secret behind Nestle's success

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

More than twice the size of its nearest competitor, Nestle is the world's biggest food company.

At 108, India's oldest prisoner walks out of jail

At 108, India's oldest prisoner walks out of jail

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

A 108-year-old murder convict -- believed to be India's oldest prisoner -- was released from Gorakhpur district jail, about 300 km from Lucknow, on Friday following a special bail granted to him by the Allahabad high court.

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The BJP calling the Congress a "torn old party" moving towards a stage where its relevance and necessity will be completely lost.

Worlds: Indian relay teams, Shivpal fail to qualify for finals

Worlds: Indian relay teams, Shivpal fail to qualify for finals

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

India was aiming for an Olympic qualification as the eight finalists get an automatic berth for next year's Tokyo Games.

Jitu Rai wins 10m Air Pistol gold, Mitharval bronze

Jitu Rai wins 10m Air Pistol gold, Mitharval bronze

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Mitharwal, Jitu Rai qualify for 10m Air Pistol final

Images: Kohli, Gambhir lead India to easy win

Images: Kohli, Gambhir lead India to easy win

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Images from the second One-day International between India and England at the Feroz Shah Kotla

Australian Open: Federer blasts his way into Rnd 2

Australian Open: Federer blasts his way into Rnd 2

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Roger Federer opened his Australian Open title defence in belligerent fashion on Monday, thrashing hapless Slovak Lukas Lacko in straight sets to stroll into the second round of the year's first grand slam.

Hockenheim to host German GP: Ecclestone

Hockenheim to host German GP: Ecclestone

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Hockenheim will host this year's German Grand Prix in July instead of alternating with the Nuerburgring, Formula One's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone told Reuters on Thursday.

Any attempt to split China will be 'crushed', says Xi in Nepal

Any attempt to split China will be 'crushed', says Xi in Nepal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Beijing views the India-based Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, as a separatist trying to split the Himalayan region from China.

Report Card: 10/10 for Ashwin, Pant

Report Card: 10/10 for Ashwin, Pant

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

India stormed back in some style, after being surprised in the first game in Chennai, to thrash England in the next three and score an emphatic 3-1 triumph in the just-concluded Test series. A look at how the Indian players fared in the England series.

Olympics PIX: Italy's Jacobs takes stunning 100 metres gold

Olympics PIX: Italy's Jacobs takes stunning 100 metres gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Kerley, hoping to be the first American winner since Justin Gatlin in 2004, ran brilliantly for second, with De Grasse finishing fast in another lifetime best.