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Surrey deal: No fat contract, only nominal wages for Kohli

Surrey deal: No fat contract, only nominal wages for Kohli

Rediff.com4 May 2018

English county side Surrey bagged Virat Kohli for a dirt cheap deal as the Board of Control for Cricket in India was keen to ensure quality game time for the India captain ahead of tour of England.

NRI accused of overcharging Hurricane evacuees

NRI accused of overcharging Hurricane evacuees

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

An exorbitant rate is defined in the lawsuit as 'in excess of 10 per cent of the average price for those goods and services.'

219 bodies retrieved from MH17 crash site

219 bodies retrieved from MH17 crash site

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Ukrainian investigators have found 196 bodies at the crash site where a Malaysian passenger plane carrying 298 people was brought down by a missile in pro-Russia rebels-held eastern part of the country.

Who wears snakeskin stilettos to a disaster!

Who wears snakeskin stilettos to a disaster!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Melania Trump's choice of footwear makes us wonder how practical stilettos are in flood zones!

De Villiers is back to torment Australia

De Villiers is back to torment Australia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

South Africa's talismanic captain AB de Villiers has recovered from injury and been included in the Proteas squad for the One-day series at home against Australia starting later this month.

Wockhardt get US nod for anti-epileptic drug

Wockhardt get US nod for anti-epileptic drug

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Wockhardt Ltd has received tentative approval from the USFDA for anti-epileptic drug, Divalproex Sodium delayed-release tablets.

My parents didn't have it easy during apartheid but I was blessed: Rabada

My parents didn't have it easy during apartheid but I was blessed: Rabada

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Kagiso Rabada considers himself 'blessed' to have been a part of the 'Born-Free generation' with parents, who endured tough times to create a level-playing field for him.

Wockhardt to launch new antibiotic in US next week

Wockhardt to launch new antibiotic in US next week

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

The company has already received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration for marketing clarithromycin tablets.

Team India look to revive fortunes in ODI series

Team India look to revive fortunes in ODI series

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

With India being outplayed in the Twenty20s, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will face added pressure to perform and lead India from the front against a formidable South African unit in the five-match ODI cricket series starting in Kanpur on Sunday.

David Miller blasts South Africa past Australia in first T20I

David Miller blasts South Africa past Australia in first T20I

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

David Miller smashed an unbeaten 53 as South Africa claimed a three-wicket victory over Australia in the first Twenty20 International at Kingsmead on Friday.

Aus mother arrested in death of eight children

Aus mother arrested in death of eight children

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

A 37-year-old mother has been arrested on charges of killing eight children, including seven of her own, in the regional city of Cairns in north Queensland in Australia.

Record man De Kock, Amla strike tons to help Proteas sink England

Record man De Kock, Amla strike tons to help Proteas sink England

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

De Kock, 23, became the youngest player to record 10 ODI hundreds

ICC says clampdown on bouncers unlikely

ICC says clampdown on bouncers unlikely

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

A clampdown down on bouncers is unlikely despite the death of Australian Phillip Hughes this week, International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson said on Sunday.

'Forever Unbeaten': A musical tribute to Phillip Hughes

'Forever Unbeaten': A musical tribute to Phillip Hughes

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

A Canberra-based singer/song writer Jack Biilmann has paid a musical tribute to the late Phillip Hughes, releasing a track called 'Forever Unbeaten'.

Modi calls for global strategy to tackle terrorism

Modi calls for global strategy to tackle terrorism

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said a comprehensive global strategy and a resolve to isolate "those who harbour terrorists" was needed to fight terrorism that is changing in character and expanding its reach.

Pujara's century lifts India 'A' on Day 1 vs SA 'A'

Pujara's century lifts India 'A' on Day 1 vs SA 'A'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Skipper Cheteshwar Pujara hit a scintillating 140 as India 'A' posted 281 for three against South Africa 'A' at stumps on the opening day of the first unofficial Test in Rustenberg.

How to lose weight without hitting the gym

How to lose weight without hitting the gym

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Turn your home into a mini gym. Forty minutes is all you need, says Riz Sunny.

Missing Malaysian plane flew low to avoid radar detection

Missing Malaysian plane flew low to avoid radar detection

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Malaysian authorities are probing new information that the missing plane with 239 people on board dropped to an altitude of 5,000 feet or possibly lower to evade radar detection after it turned back midair.

Remodelled action gets Ojha three wkts against Aus 'A'

Remodelled action gets Ojha three wkts against Aus 'A'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Back in the mix after one and half years, left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha justified the selector's faith by rocking Australia A top-order with three quick wickets as the visitors reached 185 for four against India A at stumps on the second day of the first unofficial cricket Test in Chennai.

Australia batsman Hughes continues to fight for life

Australia batsman Hughes continues to fight for life

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes remains in an induced coma after undergoing emergency surgery on Tuesday when he was struck in the head by a bouncer, a devastating blow that experts likened to the trauma experienced by car crash victims.

Ranbaxy launches Clarithromycin in US

Ranbaxy launches Clarithromycin in US

Rediff.com24 May 2005

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd on Tuesday launched its approved generic formulation of Clarithromycin immediate release tablets in the US market.

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The face of MNC drug firms in India and champion of IPR protection, he oversaw the Swiss giant's India expansion, its forays into new therapies and setting up of its global service centre in Hyderabad

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Modi's 'selfie diplomacy' moves to Mongolia

Modi's 'selfie diplomacy' moves to Mongolia

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose selfie with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang grabbed eyeballs across the globe, on Sunday, extended his 'selfie diplomacy' to Mongolia by clicking one with President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj.

Kohli's wicket was a special moment: Ngidi

Kohli's wicket was a special moment: Ngidi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

South African pacer Lungi Ngidi on Wednesday said that dismissing Virat Kohli, one of the world's best batsmen, in India's second innings of the second Test in Pretoria was a special moment.

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Hetmyer smacked three sixes and eight fours in his entertaining knock, helping his side chase down a modest target of 128.

8 children found dead in multiple stabbing in Australia home

8 children found dead in multiple stabbing in Australia home

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Eight children aged between 18 months and 15 years have been found stabbed to death inside a home in the Australian city of Cairns, prompting police to launch an investigation into the tragic incident.

Phil Hughes' funeral on December 3

Phil Hughes' funeral on December 3

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

The Hughes family also confirmed funeral arrangements will take place on December3 in their home town of Macksville in northern New South Wales.

American Jew given Maha Mata title

American Jew given Maha Mata title

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

Can Bangalore revive fortunes against formidable Chennai?

Can Bangalore revive fortunes against formidable Chennai?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Expect a battle of wits when Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings lock horns in Wednesday's Indian Premier League match in Bangalore.

IPL PHOTOS: Uthappa blasts fifty as KKR thrash Kings XI Punjab

IPL PHOTOS: Uthappa blasts fifty as KKR thrash Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Robin Uthappa smashed his way to a quickfire half-century as Kolkata Knight Riders notched up a comfortable six-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League in Mohali, on Tuesday.

Aussie teen turned ISIS suicide bomber in Iraq

Aussie teen turned ISIS suicide bomber in Iraq

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The 18-year-old youth, named Jake Bilardi, had previously made preparations to launch a string of attacks across Melbourne, including at shopping centres, cafes and foreign consulates, according to a blog he is believed to have written.

30 killed in 2 separate mass shootings in US

30 killed in 2 separate mass shootings in US

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Ten people, including the gunman were killed in in Dayton's Oregon district, while another 20 were shot dead at a crowded Walmart store in the southern border town of El Paso in Texas.

Ranbaxy drug gets FDA nod

Ranbaxy drug gets FDA nod

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

Ranbaxy Laboratories has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market Clarithromycin XL 1,000 mg tablets.

Uncapped De Bruyn in Du Plessis-led SA squad for SL Tests

Uncapped De Bruyn in Du Plessis-led SA squad for SL Tests

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

South Africa have named uncapped batsman Theunis de Bruyn in their injury-hit squad for the three-match home Test series against Sri Lanka that starts on December 26.

Modi govt plans to make medicines cheaper

Modi govt plans to make medicines cheaper

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

The health ministry has formed a committee to consider raising the number of drugs deemed essential and subject to price caps.

Five killed in rock concert shootout

Five killed in rock concert shootout

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

A man jumped on stage and shot four people dead before he was killed by a policeman.

Afghanistan players would love to play in IPL, county cricket: Shahzad

Afghanistan players would love to play in IPL, county cricket: Shahzad

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

South Africa may have emerged as winners but it was Afghanistan, who won hearts, courtesy of their brave performance with the bat, in the ICC World T20 match, in Mumbai, on Sunday

Pradhan discusses LNG imports with US counterpart

Pradhan discusses LNG imports with US counterpart

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Pradhan met Energy Secretary Rick Perry during an unscheduled trip to the US Capitol and discussed energy cooperation between India and the US, Indian investment in Liquefied natural gas and shale sectors, and the possibility of the US exporting LNG to India from early next year.

A year after MH370 disappeared....

A year after MH370 disappeared....

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Grieving families of the 239 people on board flight MH370 on Sunday marked the first anniversary of the world's biggest aviation mystery with Malaysian Prime Minister vowing not to give up on the search for the wreckage of the aircraft that vanished midair over the Indian Ocean.