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Women's T20 WC: Bates stars as NZ thrash Bangladesh

Women's T20 WC: Bates stars as NZ thrash Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

With her knock, Bates became the first batter to score 1000 runs in Women's T20 World Cup.

Kuno a no-go? MP govt seeks alternative site for cheetahs after 2 deaths

Kuno a no-go? MP govt seeks alternative site for cheetahs after 2 deaths

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Madhya Pradesh forest department has asked the Centre for an "alternate" site for cheetahs currently introduced at the Kuno National Park, which has seen the death of two felines in less than a month, with officials citing lack of logistical support and space.

Akhilesh Set To Take Hindutva Approach For 2024 Polls

Akhilesh Set To Take Hindutva Approach For 2024 Polls

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

With the 2024 Lok Sabha elections less than eight months away, the SP is experimenting with yet another template of combining a soft Hindutva tenor with its time-tested Muslim-Yadav combination to reclaim its lost political capital vis-a-vis the BJP.

New Vice President Enclave to have bullet-proof windows, CPWD invites bids

New Vice President Enclave to have bullet-proof windows, CPWD invites bids

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Central Public Works Department, a prime construction agency of the central government, said the bullet-proof window system of the selected bidder will be sent for testing at the forensic science lab in Gujarat's Gandhinagar.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

India's schedule on Day 4 of the Asian Games on Wednesday, September 27.

Rohit happy with win but not with batting

Rohit happy with win but not with batting

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Rohit had four hits to the fence and three maximums in his 39-ball innings

Women's U-19 T20 WC PIX: India rout New Zealand to enter final

Women's U-19 T20 WC PIX: India rout New Zealand to enter final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Opener Shweta Sherawat smashed an unbeaten fifty after Parshavi Chopra's triple strike as India notched up a comprehensive eight-wicket win over New Zealand to storm into the final.

Mushtaq Ali: Shreyas shines as Mumbai join HP in final

Mushtaq Ali: Shreyas shines as Mumbai join HP in final

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Mumbai sealed a five-wicket win over Vidarbha in the second semi-final clash at Eden Gardens

Police chiefs apologise for Hillsborough disaster after 34 years

Police chiefs apologise for Hillsborough disaster after 34 years

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

"Police failures were the main cause of the tragedy and have continued to blight the lives of family members ever since."

Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking: Sehwag

Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking: Sehwag

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has called out Shoaib Akhtar's bowling action, saying that the Pakistan fast bowler used to jerk his elbow while bowling and 'knew he was chucking too'.

WPL PIX: DC beat UPW to qualify directly for final

WPL PIX: DC beat UPW to qualify directly for final

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

IMAGES from the Women's Premier League match played in Mumbai on Tuesday.

'If only Uddhavji had resigned like Pawar saheb...'

'If only Uddhavji had resigned like Pawar saheb...'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

'With one fell swoop he (Sharad Pawar) won the sympathies of the NCP workers at the grassroots, his own flock of MLAs and bolstered his position as the NCP chief'

This braveheart competed with injuries to qualify for Olympics

This braveheart competed with injuries to qualify for Olympics

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Bhavani, who failed to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics, said she didn't know how to pick and choose tournaments and so competed in all of them.

Fencer Bhavani Devi set to live dream as an Olympian

Fencer Bhavani Devi set to live dream as an Olympian

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Bhavani Chadalavada Anandha Sundh Devi, India's first fencer at an Olympics, lasted two rounds at the Tokyo Games, but impressed before her historic maiden appearance ended in defeat to France's world No. 3 Manon Brunet in the women's individual sabre event, on Monday.

Women's U-19 T20 WC: Shafali, Sehrawat help India crush UAE

Women's U-19 T20 WC: Shafali, Sehrawat help India crush UAE

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Invited to bat, Shafali, a regular in the India senior team, and Sehrawat, stitched a 111-run stand for the first wicket.

IPL 2023: 'Gaikwad's sixes were clean and pure timing'

IPL 2023: 'Gaikwad's sixes were clean and pure timing'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Former India captain Anil Kumble was mighty impressed with Chennai Super Kings opener Ruturaj Gaikwad's six-hitting prowess during his 92-run knock in the IPL opener against Gujarat Titans, saying all his hits over the fence were "clean" and results of "pure timing".

Anti-encroachment drive against J-K ex-minister, hotelier close to Abdullahs

Anti-encroachment drive against J-K ex-minister, hotelier close to Abdullahs

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The revenue department retrieved about 40 kanals of land allegedly occupied by the owners of Hotel Nedou's at MA Road in Srinagar, officials said.

Fencer Bhavani aims to create history at Tokyo Olympics

Fencer Bhavani aims to create history at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Having missed out on qualifying for the Rio Games in 2016, C A Bhavani Devi said she had put too much pressure on herself before realising the importance of staying in the moment.

Post-Sunjwan attack, BSF goes on overdrive to detect cross-border tunnels from Pak

Post-Sunjwan attack, BSF goes on overdrive to detect cross-border tunnels from Pak

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Following the recent detection and killings of two Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide bombers, who infiltrated the country from Pakistan, the Border Security Force has launched a massive drive to detect cross-border tunnels along the International Border in the Jammu sector.

Eliminating pressure key to England's success

Eliminating pressure key to England's success

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Prior to the tour, England had won only two Tests in Pakistan and it was their first series win in the country since 2000-2001.

Malan ton helps England edge Bangladesh in Mirpur

Malan ton helps England edge Bangladesh in Mirpur

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'I've spent a fair bit of time here in Bangladesh and at this ground and it definitely helps to have a little bit of experience.'

'As a voter my vote should have value'

'As a voter my vote should have value'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'Switching loyalty from one party to another is completely unfair as it devalues my vote.'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

Women's T20 WC: Mooney, Healy hit unbeaten fifties as Australia crush SL

Women's T20 WC: Mooney, Healy hit unbeaten fifties as Australia crush SL

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy struck unbeaten half-centuries as defending champions Australia thrashed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to virtually qualify for the semi-finals of the women's T20 World Cup, in Gqeberha, South Africa, on Thursday.

Ukraine: A Junkyard Left By War

Ukraine: A Junkyard Left By War

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

A sapper of the Ukrainian State Emergency Service stands atop parts of different Russian missiles and rockets collected by his colleagues in Kharkiv.

Fencer Bhavani loses in Cairo World Championships

Fencer Bhavani loses in Cairo World Championships

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

India's first Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi bowed out of the World Championships after losing in the second round of senior women's individual sabre event in Cairo on Wednesday.

Will Financial Stress Break The Global Economy?

Will Financial Stress Break The Global Economy?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

What's different this time is that global financial stress -- which has its genesis in four policy choices made in recent years -- is juxtaposed with a more resilient real economy, observes Sajjid Z Chinoy, chief India economist at J P Morgan.

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The idea of weaponization got a fillip from an unexpected quarter. In the last week of October 1985, Rajiv met US President Ronald Reagan. Reagan told Rajiv, 'Pakistan has already made a bomb.' When Rajiv started talking about disarmament, the US president cut him short, 'Don't talk theory, think of your own protection.'

How Odds Stack Up In 5 State Polls

How Odds Stack Up In 5 State Polls

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

What are the political equations, the challenges, and the threats?

Australia will play Green as pure batter in 1st Test: Gilchrist

Australia will play Green as pure batter in 1st Test: Gilchrist

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist believes Australia will play all-rounder Cameron Green as a pure batter at No 6 in the first Test against India.

Rail Accidents Surged By 37% In 2022-2023

Rail Accidents Surged By 37% In 2022-2023

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

In 2021, the Railways boasted of a historic feat -- no passenger deaths in train accidents in two years. However, the derailment of the Bikaner-Guwahati Express in 2022 brought the Railways back to its forgetful past.

Is It All About Modi's Guarantee?

Is It All About Modi's Guarantee?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

August 15, 2023 became for me, an extraordinary Independence Day. I will remember it as the day the country's largest political party -- one that struts around like a colossus and tutors us in apt behaviour -- suddenly looked bankrupt in terms of ideas and had to take out a personal guarantee from the prime minister to underscore its capacity to deliver our future, observes Shyam G Menon.

Smith sizzles, leads Aus to series win over England

Smith sizzles, leads Aus to series win over England

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Steely Smith sees Australia to series win against England

Did Indian batters' inexperience prove costly for DC?

Did Indian batters' inexperience prove costly for DC?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh defended his side's Indian batters following their inability to resurrect the run-chase against SunRisers Hyderabad, saying the game was not lost due to their inexperience and the 198-run target was "far too many" in the end.

New Zealand vs England: Black Caps frustrate visitors

New Zealand vs England: Black Caps frustrate visitors

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

After Ben Stokes enforced a follow on, New Zealand left the England bowlers frustrated on Day 3 of the second Test in Wellington.

Stokes slams 'stupid' boundary markers after Topley injury

Stokes slams 'stupid' boundary markers after Topley injury

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has slammed the "stupid" size of boundary marking sponges at stadiums after seamer Reece Topley was ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup having suffered a leg injury by stepping on one during a fielding drill.

Labuschagne ton puts Australia in charge vs West Indies

Labuschagne ton puts Australia in charge vs West Indies

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Steve Smith was on 59 unbeaten with Labuschagne at the close.

Bowling in the death is not easy: CSK pacer Deshpande

Bowling in the death is not easy: CSK pacer Deshpande

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings' pacer Tushar Deshpande said bowling during the death overs is not an easy skill and he is still learning the tricks of the trade.

Women's U-19 T20 WC: Australia hand India a thrashing

Women's U-19 T20 WC: Australia hand India a thrashing

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Australia put themselves squarely in the hunt for an ICC Under-19 women's T20 World Cup semi-final spot, after they outclassed India by seven wickets in their Super Six clash.

PIX! Stoinis, Avesh lead LSG to 10-run win over high-flying Royals

PIX! Stoinis, Avesh lead LSG to 10-run win over high-flying Royals

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday.