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Pranab to defend PM in Parliament

Pranab to defend PM in Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

The discussion on the joint statement would start after a special discussion on the issue of price rise of essential commodities, an issue that led to protests from several opposition parties in both Houses of Parliament on Tuesday.

India's batsmen flop as Australia inch closer to win

India's batsmen flop as Australia inch closer to win

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Australia need five wickets in the second Test to secure a series-levelling victory with India's daunting run chase on a menacing pitch teetering at stumps on day four on Monday.

French Open: Federer stunned by Soderling, Schiavone makes semis

French Open: Federer stunned by Soderling, Schiavone makes semis

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

Defending champion Roger Federer suffered a stunning quarter-final exit at the French Open on Tuesday when the Swiss lost 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 to Sweden's Robin Soderling in a rain-interrupted match on Chatrier Court.

Ponting ton helps Australia clinch ODI series

Ponting ton helps Australia clinch ODI series

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

Australia cruised to a 50-run victory over West Indies after skipper Ricky Ponting smashed his 29th ODI century in the fourth One Day International at the Gabba, Brisbane, on Sunday.

Windies will be better prepared to tackle Shaw

Windies will be better prepared to tackle Shaw

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase says they are better-prepared to tackle Shaw, whose initial onslaught had set the tone for their embarrassing defeat in the first Test.

Images: Australian Open Day 3

Images: Australian Open Day 3

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Images from Wednesday's men's and women's singles matches at the Australia Open in Melbourne.

Pakistan survive late Bangladesh fightback

Pakistan survive late Bangladesh fightback

Rediff.com2 May 2010

Pakistan survived a late onslaught from Bangladesh to win their opening Twenty20 World Cup Group A match by 21 runs on Saturday in an encouraging start to their title defence.

Pakistan hit back at critics with morale-boosting win

Pakistan hit back at critics with morale-boosting win

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Pakistan came out buzzing on Sunday as they kept alive their Cricket World Cup hopes with a morale-boosting 49-run win over South Africa.

Pakistan faces its worst refugee crisis since 1947

Pakistan faces its worst refugee crisis since 1947

Rediff.com11 May 2009

As Pakistan pushes ahead with its onslaught against the advancing Taliban militia in the country's northwest, thousands of residents in the region have been left homeless.

Robben volley takes Bayern past Manchester Utd

Robben volley takes Bayern past Manchester Utd

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Bayern Munich weathered a fierce Manchester United onslaught on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League on away goals after a 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford.

'There could soon be an Indian Taliban'

'There could soon be an Indian Taliban'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

'We already have Indian Islamic extremist groups working in India, and secondly, if Pakistan slides even further, India will be sharing a border with the Taliban,' says Ahmed Rashid, perhaps the world's foremost expert on the Taliban.

Bypolls: Left crumbles, Maya stages a comeback

Bypolls: Left crumbles, Maya stages a comeback

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Trinamool, BSP consolidate their positions in the bypolls; Left routed

IPL Preview: Rajasthan Royals eyeing third consecutive victory

IPL Preview: Rajasthan Royals eyeing third consecutive victory

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The in-form Rajasthan Royals will be confident of a third consecutive victory when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, in Jaipur, on Wednesday.

India whip Singapore in women's Asia Cup hockey

India whip Singapore in women's Asia Cup hockey

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Jasjeet Kaur led the onslaught with three goals as a ruthless India steamrolled Singapore 13-0 to open their women's Asia Cup hockey campaign in style at the Queen Sikrit Sports Centre in Bangkok on Thursday.

Time for India to play the Tibet card with China

Time for India to play the Tibet card with China

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'The logical step is to challenge the very legitimacy of the Chinese claim over Tibet,' recommends Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).

Kashmir parties resolve to fight for restoration of special status

Kashmir parties resolve to fight for restoration of special status

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The parties reiterated that they are bound, wholly, by the contents of the 'Gupkar Declaration', a resolution issued after an all-party meeting on August 4, 2019 at the Gupkar residence of NC president Farooq Abdullah.

'Lockdown prevented US or Europe-like situation but...'

'Lockdown prevented US or Europe-like situation but...'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'Lifting of lockdown should be very gradual. Some facilities should remain closed through the month of May like schools, colleges, malls, cinema halls, religious places and markets'

Lorgat in favour of changes in ODI format

Lorgat in favour of changes in ODI format

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Lifting the 10-over limit for the bowlers and tweaking Power Plays are some of the ideas ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat has in mind to spice up the tedious middle overs of One-day cricket.

Another high for Kohli & Co. in Sri Lanka!

Another high for Kohli & Co. in Sri Lanka!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

India bulldozed Sri Lanka by 168 runs in the fourth one-day international on Thursday after skipper Virat Kohli and opener Rohit Sharma smashed blistering hundreds to put the tourists 4-0 up in the five-match series.

Patnaik's biggest challenge in 17 years

Patnaik's biggest challenge in 17 years

Rediff.com15 May 2017

As the Odisha CM prepares to face the BJP onslaught, the BJP hopes to rope in some BJD heavyweights.

Exclusive! NCP may merge with Cong; Pawar can be named Maha CM candidate

Exclusive! NCP may merge with Cong; Pawar can be named Maha CM candidate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

It's possible that to counter the onslaught of the saffron aggression in the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra, both Congress and NCP will checkmate Narendra Modi by pitting Sharad Pawar as the chief ministerial candidate. However, the Congress wants the NCP to merge first, and only then it will be ready to nominate Pawar. Sheela Bhatt reports.

At 40, Thums Up's thunder is still intact

At 40, Thums Up's thunder is still intact

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Despite the onslaught of international brands -- Coke and Pepsi -- the fizz has not gone out of India's very own cola brand, Surajeet Das Gupta.

Safina, Venus crash out of China Open

Safina, Venus crash out of China Open

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

World number one Dinara Safina was upset 7-5, 7-6 by local wild card Zhang Shuai in the second round of the $6.6 million China Open on Monday, leaving Serena Williams one victory away from reclaiming top spot in the rankings. Serena's sister Venus, the world number three, also had a bad day, losing to Russian teenager Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova for the second week in a row, this time 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.

Mr Modi, let a Dalit girl break the coconut at Ram temple

Mr Modi, let a Dalit girl break the coconut at Ram temple

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

If the PM gives the historic opportunity of laying the foundation stone of the Ram temple to a Dalit girl, it will send a transformational message to the Dalits in India and will give them a sense of belongingness, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

'Champions Trophy will prove ODIs can survive'

'Champions Trophy will prove ODIs can survive'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Amid growing concerns about one-day cricket's future, ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat has said the upcoming Champions Trophy will prove there is enough space for the 50-over format as it battles the Twenty20 onslaught.

'Cong has damaged itself by fielding Chidambaram from Maha'

'Cong has damaged itself by fielding Chidambaram from Maha'

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The Shiv Sena on Monday slammed the Congress for fielding former Union minister P Chidambaram from Maharashtra for the Rajya Sabha poll, saying the party has "damaged itself by foisting him on the state".

New Zealand players struggle for game-time in IPL

New Zealand players struggle for game-time in IPL

Rediff.com2 May 2019

As troubling as it was to see Boult leaking so many runs, New Zealand fans might be as much concerned by how little he and his compatriots have played in the marquee Twenty20 tournament this year.

Muslim delegation meets PM

Muslim delegation meets PM

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

"...the community continues to face the onslaught not only by communal forces but the perverted bureaucracy and hesitation of various government agencies to take bold steps," a memorandum presented by the delegation to Singh said. The delegation took objection to "community profiling" by security agencies and the media, non-implementation of the Srikrishna Commission report on the 1993 Mumbai riots and sought an alternative banking system.

Mission Impossible Fallout review: ACTION FEST!

Mission Impossible Fallout review: ACTION FEST!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Breathless action is the only script 56-year-old Tom Cruise needs to work on as he jumps off from building to building with an agility and assurance that could put Spider-Man to shame.

'Even Jesus couldn't please everyone': Sculptor defends Ronaldo bust

'Even Jesus couldn't please everyone': Sculptor defends Ronaldo bust

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'I asked him what he thought of the result and he said he liked it' 'He said it made him look older and asked for it to be thinned out a bit to make it smoother and more jovial'

Lords of the Ring: 6 Indians in Asian Boxing finals

Lords of the Ring: 6 Indians in Asian Boxing finals

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Amit Panghal (52kg) and Kavinder Singh Bisht (56kg) remained on course for their second successive international gold medals this year and India looked good to notch up its best ever performance in the Asian Boxing Championships.

AFC Cup: Dempo down Al Faisaly

AFC Cup: Dempo down Al Faisaly

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Their three-goal lead did not seem enough but Dempo survived an Al Faisaly onslaught for an impressive 4-3 victory in the AFC Cup football tournament at the Amman International Stadium.

Focus on the war even as we win the battle

Focus on the war even as we win the battle

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India has experienced hands and will emerge with flying colours, declares Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).

Twenty20 Test matches in future?

Twenty20 Test matches in future?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2009

As the ICC mulls on ways to save Test cricket from the Twenty20 onslaught, a new format of a two innings Twenty20 match is slowly gaining momentum. The new format has been mooted by cricket experts and broadly envisages a Twenty20 match in two innings of 20 overs each.

Indian eves shock Australia in World Cup

Indian eves shock Australia in World Cup

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

An inspired India stunned world champions Australia by 16 runs to start their Super Six campaign in style at the ICC Women's World Cup cricket tournament in Sydney on Saturday. India posted a respectable 234 for five in the allotted 50 overs before restricting the Aussies for 219 for seven.

Tibetan issue: US flays China, hails India

Tibetan issue: US flays China, hails India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

Pelosi told the assembled gathering and many lawmakers who year after year have approved unanimous resolutions condemning the Chinese repression of the Tibetans that "the welcoming of India of the Tibetan refugee community is a testament to the close ties between the Indian and Tibetan people."

Djokovic reaches Dubai semis

Djokovic reaches Dubai semis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

Novak Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Dubai Championships with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Marin Cilic on Thursday, while second seed Andy Murray pulled out with a virus. Briton Murray, who has been feeling unwell since last month's Australian Open, withdrew before his quarter-final against France's Richard Gasquet.

The Chhichhore Review

The Chhichhore Review

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Chhichhore offers too good a time to pay attention to its faults, feels Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Djokovic survives scare to set up Tsitsipas semis

PIX: Djokovic survives scare to set up Tsitsipas semis

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Images from Day 11 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Wednesday.

Miss England Dr Bhasha Mukherjee is a COVID-19 warrior

Miss England Dr Bhasha Mukherjee is a COVID-19 warrior

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'All of our lives are going to be changed in a permanent way...' 'We just have to ride out the tide right now and we will see a rainbow at the end of this.'