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Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Three deaths have been reported and there are fears of more fatalities.

'Anything is possible': Cape Verde's fairytale run continues at World Cup

'Anything is possible': Cape Verde's fairytale run continues at World Cup

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Cape Verde, a tiny island nation, has made history by advancing to the round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup.

Keeper Room's 15 Saves Helps Curacao Earn Historic First World Cup Point

Keeper Room's 15 Saves Helps Curacao Earn Historic First World Cup Point

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Tiny Curacao battled to a 0-0 draw with Ecuador to earn the first World Cup point in the Caribbean island's history on Saturday after an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Eloy Room.

Smallest Nations, Biggest Stage: Curacao, Cape Verde Defy All Odds At FIFA World Cup

Smallest Nations, Biggest Stage: Curacao, Cape Verde Defy All Odds At FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Curacao and Cape Verde, two of the smallest nations globally, have achieved an unprecedented feat by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup.

Jaishankar's big gift wows Jamaica cricket fans

Jaishankar's big gift wows Jamaica cricket fans

Rediff.com4 May 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness dedicated a scoreboard gifted by India to Sabina Park, highlighting the strong cricket ties between the two nations.

India Gifts Scoreboard To Jamaica's Iconic Sabina Park

India Gifts Scoreboard To Jamaica's Iconic Sabina Park

Rediff.com4 May 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness dedicated a scoreboard gifted by India to Sabina Park, highlighting the strong cricket ties between the two nations.

How India Women's Cricket Secured Olympic Berth For LA28

How India Women's Cricket Secured Olympic Berth For LA28

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The Indian women's cricket team has secured a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games as the top-ranked Asian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The men's team will need to be the continental leaders in world rankings by the end of 2026 to qualify directly. Cricket is making its return to the Olympics after a century, featuring six teams in both men's and women's competitions, with qualification criteria unveiled by the ICC.

US men's cricket team in line for home Olympic berth, women to sit out

US men's cricket team in line for home Olympic berth, women to sit out

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Reigning world champions India, Britain, South Africa and hosts United States are set to feature in the men's Twenty20 competition when cricket returns to the Olympics at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles following a qualification pathway approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

ICC Unveils Cricket Qualification Criteria For Los Angeles Olympics

ICC Unveils Cricket Qualification Criteria For Los Angeles Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the qualification criteria for cricket's return to the Olympics at Los Angeles 2028. The Indian men's team needs to be Asia's highest-ranked in T20Is by end of 2026, while women's teams will qualify based on continental performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Curacao fans take heavy defeat to Germany in their stride

FIFA World Cup 2026: Curacao fans take heavy defeat to Germany in their stride

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Curacao fans will have woken up the morning after still a little hurt by the 7-1 defeat to Germany in their World Cup debut on Sunday, but the result has not dampened their spirit or their delight at a first global finals for the tiny island nation.

Dhamaal 4 Review: Not Enough 'Dhamaal'!

Dhamaal 4 Review: Not Enough 'Dhamaal'!

Rediff.com3 days ago

Dhamaal 4, the latest instalment in the comedy franchise, struggles with lazy writing, recycled jokes, and an over-reliance on self-referential humour, despite a committed cast.

How Cricket Strengthens India-Jamaica Relations

How Cricket Strengthens India-Jamaica Relations

Rediff.com4 May 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the unifying role of cricket between India and Jamaica, dedicating a digital scoreboard gifted by India to Sabina Park in Kingston.

Viv Richards hails India's impact on white-ball cricket

Viv Richards hails India's impact on white-ball cricket

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

West Indies legend Viv Richards praises India's dominance in white ball cricket and discusses his role as an envoy for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

Curacao's World Cup qualification sparks India football debate in RS

Curacao's World Cup qualification sparks India football debate in RS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

India's footballing future was discussed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday by Congress member Jose K Mani, as he cited tiny Dutch-Caribbean island Curacao's World Cup qualification to ask Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya about the long-term plan for sport in the country that is on a downward spiral.

Tickner dismantles West Indies before freak injury

Tickner dismantles West Indies before freak injury

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

New Zealand dismissed West Indies for 205 and reached 24 without loss in reply on the opening day of the second Test on Wednesday.

Urvashi Rautela latest celeb to be quizzed by ED in 1xbet case

Urvashi Rautela latest celeb to be quizzed by ED in 1xbet case

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Actor and model Urvashi Rautela was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case linked to the online betting platform 1xbet. The investigation involves several celebrities and sportspersons who allegedly used endorsement fees to acquire assets.

The Smallest Nation To Qualify For FIFA World Cup

The Smallest Nation To Qualify For FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

With a population of 156,000, Curacao is the least populous country to go to the World Cup, beating the previous record held by Iceland with its 350,000 inhabitants.

When US Invaded Countries In The Americas

When US Invaded Countries In The Americas

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

That a country thinks it has the right to randomly invade another country has repercussions that will for sure be played on the global arena in the years to come.

What ails Windies cricket... Lack of funds or passion?

What ails Windies cricket... Lack of funds or passion?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

West Indies have suffered back-to-back series whitewashes by Australia and India in a run of five straight losses that has exposed not just technical and structural gaps but a deeper erosion of the pride that once defined the famous maroon cap.

Kochi And 6 Other Trending Destinations To Explore In 2026

Kochi And 6 Other Trending Destinations To Explore In 2026

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

A guide to travel in 2026.

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The evacuation of coastal areas of Florida and neighboring Georgia was the biggest seen in the US in a dozen years.

Chase demands more runs to fix West Indies' Test woes

Chase demands more runs to fix West Indies' Test woes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The lack of quality first class cricket in the Caribbean has impacted the Test team badly and considering that, West Indies skipper Roston Chase wants the current bunch of players to get a longer run so that they can learn on the job.

Pant & Pooran: A journey of resilience and redemption

Pant & Pooran: A journey of resilience and redemption

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Accidents were unfortunate but bright side is Rishabh and I are playing together: Pooran

Olympics: Where's St Lucia? Alfred puts her country on the map

Olympics: Where's St Lucia? Alfred puts her country on the map

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

It was Julien Alfred, from an island of 180,000 people, who stole the show in the women's 100m final at the Paris Olympics on Sunday.

Cruise Weddings Are The Next Big Thing

Cruise Weddings Are The Next Big Thing

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Within India, people are selecting destinations via routes such as Lakshadweep, Alappuzha, the Sundarbans, Goa and Kochi for pre-wedding parties.

US tariff shock puts MSMEs at risk

US tariff shock puts MSMEs at risk

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

India's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) - which contribute over 45 per cent to outbound shipments - are facing a major disruption following the United States (US) decision to impose 50 per cent additional tariffs on the country's exports. MSME industry bodies have raised an alarm over the deep impact, seeking immediate government intervention.

Pollard's expertise to fire up England's T20 World Cup campaign

Pollard's expertise to fire up England's T20 World Cup campaign

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Pollard to join England coaching staff for next year's T20 WC

Why rich Indians are planning to move to Greece or Grenada

Why rich Indians are planning to move to Greece or Grenada

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Given the strong interest among rich Indians to settle abroad, the Dubai-based company has opened a full-fledged office in New Delhi and plans to follow it up soon with an office in Mumbai and then a few in central and southern parts of the country.

Why rich Indians are planning to move to Greece or Grenada

Why rich Indians are planning to move to Greece or Grenada

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Given the strong interest among rich Indians to settle abroad, the Dubai-based company has opened a full-fledged office in New Delhi and plans to follow it up soon with an office in Mumbai and then a few in central and southern parts of the country.

PICS: Team India depart for Windies tour

PICS: Team India depart for Windies tour

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Here are glimpses of Indian cricketers all set to fly to the Caribbean Islands...

Hurricane havoc: T20 WC champs wait in Barbados for airport reopening

Hurricane havoc: T20 WC champs wait in Barbados for airport reopening

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Indian cricket team remains stranded in Barbados due to hurricane

USA expecting to get more T20I tours

USA expecting to get more T20I tours

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Facing England in Barbados holds special significance for Jones, whose parents hail from the Caribbean island nation

Shah Rukh Khan has strengthened Caribbean Premier League

Shah Rukh Khan has strengthened Caribbean Premier League

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Caribbean Premier League may not be as popular as Indian Premier League but tournament's COO Pete Russell wants to indulge in fruitful discussions with the current regime of Board of Control for Cricket in India to convince them in allowing Indian cricketers for the T20 event.

Ignored for India Tests, Zampa eyes ODI World Cup

Ignored for India Tests, Zampa eyes ODI World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

A disappointed Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa feels he may need to look beyond revival of his red ball career after being ignored for the four-Test series in India.

Team India Hits The Nets In Dominica

Team India Hits The Nets In Dominica

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Head Coach Rahul Dravid and his support staff kept a keen eye as the players went through their paces on a sunny day on the Caribbean island.

Universe Boss Gayle shares picture with SRK

Universe Boss Gayle shares picture with SRK

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Shahrukh is currently in the Caribbean Islands

Virat Kohli's Glorious Seven, Outpacing The Don

Virat Kohli's Glorious Seven, Outpacing The Don

Rediff.com13 May 2025

From July 2016 to October 2019, in just 1,176 days, Kohli crafted seven double centuries, including six at home. He still holds the record for most Test double centuries by a captain and an Indian cricketer.

Pathetic, hopeless: The words that galvanised the WI at Gabba

Pathetic, hopeless: The words that galvanised the WI at Gabba

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Test match cricket is never easy ... when you have a guy disrespecting West Indies, and us players that are playing, it is hurtful.'

Satyam eyes Caribbean mart

Satyam eyes Caribbean mart

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

WI T20Is: Rohit, Kohli out; Jaiswal, Varma picked

WI T20Is: Rohit, Kohli out; Jaiswal, Varma picked

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member squad led by Hardik Pandya for the T20I series against West Indies.