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Why Australia have advantage going into pink-ball Test

Why Australia have advantage going into pink-ball Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'The pink ball Test is probably going to be a bit more challenging in terms of conditions and how the ball moves around in the evening and stuff like that.'

Memories from Running of the Bulls in Spain

Memories from Running of the Bulls in Spain

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The annual San Fermin bull-running festival typically takes place every year between July 6 and 15. But for the first time in nearly a century, the event has been cancelled due to the coronavirus.

Maha polls: Munde vs Munde, once again in Parli

Maha polls: Munde vs Munde, once again in Parli

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The Parli assembly seat in Beed district will again see his daughter Pankaja Munde and nephew Dhananjay Munde lock horns for supremacy.

Fully charged up over Ola's electric scooter

Fully charged up over Ola's electric scooter

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

It takes a while to get used to the constant and instant supply of power that is the case with EVs, and handling the S1 Pro when it takes a corner or makes a turn can be tricky, says Pavan Lall.

Malan will offer us experience in top three: Root

Malan will offer us experience in top three: Root

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Wood's injury has created an opening for Saqib Mahmood's Test debut and Root did not rule that out.

Cheeky Rahane hits out at critics

Cheeky Rahane hits out at critics

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'I am happy people are talking about me -- I always believe people talk about important people. I am not too concerned about that. It is all about contribution for the team.'

Emami keeps 'Fair And Handsome' for now, but with a noticeable tweak

Emami keeps 'Fair And Handsome' for now, but with a noticeable tweak

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Over the past few months, FMCG companies redefined their "fairness" offerings to make them more inclusive in the backdrop of the global movement "BlackLivesMatter".

The Big Bull review

The Big Bull review

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Abhishek Bachchan's sneering expression is ill-quipped to convey the confidence of a wheeler-dealer. Those frequent bouts of muahaha make it worse. So much worse, says Sukanya Verma.

Series loss to India still annoys me, says Aus captain Paine

Series loss to India still annoys me, says Aus captain Paine

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Australia's Test captain Tim Paine admitted the series defeat to India two years ago still 'grinds' him, but pointed out that the hosts boast of a better all-round side this time around.

Couple in UK pull off COVID-secure drive-in wedding

Couple in UK pull off COVID-secure drive-in wedding

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Londoners Roma Popat and Vinal Patel were originally due to get married on April 20 but when lockdown disrupted their plans, they discussed the concept of a drive-in wedding with their wedding coordinator, Saheli Events, almost as a tongue-in-cheek thought rather than a serious plan.

Xi asks military to recruit new talent to gain edge in future wars

Xi asks military to recruit new talent to gain edge in future wars

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need for the recruitment of new talent to support the rapid modernisation of the armed forces and win future wars amid reports that the military has committed more resources to enrol 3 lakh personnel for frontline positions.

'You can't crunch 2 years of learning into 2 or 3 months'

'You can't crunch 2 years of learning into 2 or 3 months'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'There are large cohorts of students who cannot recognise the alphabet or numbers.' 'We are suggesting schools 'start early and end late'.'

PHOTOS: Jubilant Croatia fans revel in World Cup semis win over England

PHOTOS: Jubilant Croatia fans revel in World Cup semis win over England

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The country of around 4 million people came to a standstill as Croatians watched the game on screens in squares and cafes.

The BEST and WORST of 2021

The BEST and WORST of 2021

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A year marked by more lows than highs for Hindi cinema, here's a recap of the best and worst in 2021.

ISL: Kerala Blasters, NorthEast in goalless draw

ISL: Kerala Blasters, NorthEast in goalless draw

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

This was the 2019-20 edition's first goalless draw since Match 22 between ATK FC and Odisha FC, which last registered the 0-0 scoreline way back in November 24, 2019.

PIX: Djokovic fights off Berrettini to set up Nadal semi-final

PIX: Djokovic fights off Berrettini to set up Nadal semi-final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The 34-year-old bellowed a series of frightening roars after completing a victory that at one stage looked like a formality but became increasingly fraught as Berrettini threw the kitchen sink at the Serb who becomes only the second man to reach 40 Grand Slam semi-finals after Roger Federer.

How the world is helping India during its Covid crisis

How the world is helping India during its Covid crisis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospitals in several states are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.

Rohit expects 'different ball game' against reinforced Australia

Rohit expects 'different ball game' against reinforced Australia

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Locking horns with a reinforced Australia will be a "different ball game" if India get a chance to contest the series Down Under later this year, opener Rohit Sharma said on Wednesday. Exactly when the tour will go ahead is still up in the air as the coronavirus pandemic has brought professional cricket to a halt globally, but that uncertainty has not stopped Rohit from looking forward to what he expects to be a close contest.

Controversy-hit Housefull 4 gets release date!

Controversy-hit Housefull 4 gets release date!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Housefull 4 will hit the theatres next Diwali.

Poachers slay rhino at Kaziranga; 7th in a month

Poachers slay rhino at Kaziranga; 7th in a month

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Another rhino was killed by poachers at Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Saturday with the toll rising to seven at the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Another rhino killed by poachers in Kaziranga

Another rhino killed by poachers in Kaziranga

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Poachers killed a rhino and removed its horns at the Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Saturday. Forty two rhinos have so far been killed by poachers and by floods at the Kaziranga National Park in Golaghat district of Assam.

Looking forward to last Harry Potter film?

Looking forward to last Harry Potter film?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Check out the latest trailer and tell us.

Oscar nod or not, Jallikattu's selection is a win-win

Oscar nod or not, Jallikattu's selection is a win-win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The Oscars is prestigious and all artists covet it but ultimately, the business of winning is ruthless and political. And India has seldom risen to the challenge, argues Sukanya Verma.

10 idioms and what they actually mean!

10 idioms and what they actually mean!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

It will be a big mistake for you to translate these idioms literally!

Euro 2020: Meet the last 8 standing

Euro 2020: Meet the last 8 standing

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

As the tournament gets to the next round here's look at the quarter-finalists.

Bumrah, the leading light of Mumbai Indians

Bumrah, the leading light of Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'Bumrah has taken over the mantle from Malinga'

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

'Stokes will do a great job as England captain'

'Stokes will do a great job as England captain'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

He's been Rooty's (Joe Root) right-hand man for a while now. I know Rooty does turn to him a lot. He's been involved in a lot of talks we have behind the scenes, England coach Silverwood said.

Here's what went wrong for Rajasthan Royals in Dubai

Here's what went wrong for Rajasthan Royals in Dubai

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals' Robin Uthappa admitted that the batters in the side could have taken more time to adjust to the wicket of Dubai.

An uprising in Kaziranga sanctuary

An uprising in Kaziranga sanctuary

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

A large number of tour operators, hoteliers and people living out of the tourism activities in an around the Kaziranga National Park, famous abode of one-horned rhinoceros in Assam, have launched an agitation opposing the plan to upgrade the wildlife sanctuary into a Project Tiger.

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The breakdown in communication between national selectors, led by chairman Chetan Sharma, and the team management comprising skipper Virat Kohli over Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's contentious selection, is not the first such instance in Indian cricket.

Off colour Anderson squats aside retirement whispers

Off colour Anderson squats aside retirement whispers

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'I want to play as long as I possibly can. I'm still hungry to play the game. If I keep bowling the way I did this week, the opportunity to retire will be taken out of my hands'

US chief knew VW could be breaking emissions rules

US chief knew VW could be breaking emissions rules

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Volkswagen has come under fire from various authorities.

PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Lazio floor Inter

PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Lazio floor Inter

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Real Madrid's La Liga title bid took a dent after Zinedine Zidane's leaders were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Celta Vigo on Sunday, denied all three points by a late strike from Santi Mina. Lazio mounted a superb second-half comeback at the Olympic Stadium to beat Inter Milan 2-1 and move above Antonio Conte's side into second place in Serie A on Sunday.

Pleased as Punch with Tatas' latest SUV

Pleased as Punch with Tatas' latest SUV

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

I was not expecting to be impressed by the Tata Punch. But my drive proved me wrong, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

India, SA fine-tune World Cup preparations

India, SA fine-tune World Cup preparations

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

South Africa and India lock horns in a five-match one-day series starting on Wednesday which should help finalise their World Cup squads.

Thousands gather for festival of festivals

Thousands gather for festival of festivals

Rediff.com3 May 2009

Braving scorching heat, thousands of festival buffs gathered around the sprawling Pooram grounds before the famed Vadukkumnathan temple in Thrissur on Sunday to immerse themselves in the pomp and glory of famous Thrissur Pooram, showcasing the best of Kerala's traditional art and culture for hours on end since day-break.

Why Motera Test is crucial for India

Why Motera Test is crucial for India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The second Test pitch led to some sort of criticism from former players like Michael Vaughan and Mark Waugh and the duo termed the pitch as "substandard".

Cardboard Mourinho greets Inter in scenes of madness

Cardboard Mourinho greets Inter in scenes of "madness"

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Around 1000 fans greeted Inter Milan with deafening chants and a giant cardboard cut out of coach Jose Mourinho when the side arrived at the city's airport on Thursday after reaching their first European Cup final since 1972.

Oh Kolkata!

Oh Kolkata!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'A trip to the banks of the Hooghly without which there wouldn't be a Calcutta/Kolkata is one for the bucket list,' says Kishore Singh.