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Ravi Shastri treats Team India to dinner for good show

Ravi Shastri treats Team India to dinner for good show

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

India's Team director Ravi Shastri hosted the entire Test squad for 'Team Dinner'.

It's Sir Harry! Britain's Prince Harry gets knighted by the queen

It's Sir Harry! Britain's Prince Harry gets knighted by the queen

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Prince Harry has been knighted by his grandmother, the Queen, for his "services to the sovereign".

Sunita's ride back home docks at ISS, bruised

Sunita's ride back home docks at ISS, bruised

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

NASA engineers are focusing their attention on a gap about 4 inches by 6 inches that was discovered after Friday's launch from Kennedy Space Center.

Clarke ready to have a 'ball' in India

Clarke ready to have a 'ball' in India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2008

Apart from his duties at the top of the batting order, Michael Clarke is getting ready to do his bit with the ball as well when Australia tours India next month.

Australia's GOAT Nathan Lyon walks the talk and how!

Australia's GOAT Nathan Lyon walks the talk and how!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

But the man known as "Gazza" to his team mates has become much more than a sum of his statistics, and seems to add a new string to his bow every season.

Pakistan's Umar Akmal cleared to play again by neurologists

Pakistan's Umar Akmal cleared to play again by neurologists

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal has been given the green light to resume playing after suffering a fit while on duty for Barbados in the Caribbean Premier League last month.

Theni forest fire toll mounts to 11; forest officer suspended

Theni forest fire toll mounts to 11; forest officer suspended

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The 'Chennai Trekking Club' has blamed the local farmers for the fire that engulfed the area.

Ponting stands by charge

Ponting stands by charge

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Australia captain Ricky Ponting stands by his decision to report Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh for racial abuse despite triggering a row that threatened the tour.

Despite distractions, India look to start ODIs on winning note

Despite distractions, India look to start ODIs on winning note

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Pandya's absence means that India will have to rejig their bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah has already been rested for this series, as well as the tour of New Zealand, and this allows the think-tank to conduct one final experimentation with their bowling attack.

Sports Shorts: Paes returns to top 50 in rankings

Sports Shorts: Paes returns to top 50 in rankings

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

No one on that glittery occasion could possibly have imagined that the Chinese were conspiring to invade India, nor could anyone have predicted that the seemingly benign Dalai Lama was plotting to flee Tibet and seek asylum in India. A fascinating excerpt from Sukanya Rahman's must-read Dancing In The Family: The Extraordinary Story Of The First Family Of Indian Classical Dance.

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Despite presiding over scores of factories in what is today India's largest garment exporter with 105,000 employees, Ahuja is a modest man with much to be immodest about. He tells Rahul Jacob that the government needs a free trade agreement with Europe fast to ensure a level-playing field with Bangladesh and Vietnam.

It's official: Prince Harry ends army career after a decade

It's official: Prince Harry ends army career after a decade

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Britain's Prince Harry officially left the army on Friday after more than a decade of full-time military service, including two stints in war-torn Afghanistan.

'The Art of Leaving': Gavaskar got it right, Kapil Dev didn't but what about Dhoni?

'The Art of Leaving': Gavaskar got it right, Kapil Dev didn't but what about Dhoni?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The continued suspense over Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future has revived the debate on whether the biggest icons in Indian cricket know when the time is right to bow out of the scene gracefully.

Ramvilas Paswan admitted to ICU

Ramvilas Paswan admitted to ICU

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The Union minister complained of breathlessness.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic enter 2nd round; Rublev upset

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic enter 2nd round; Rublev upset

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Tuesday

Shorts: Hockey India suspends 11 players after violence in Nehru Cup final

Shorts: Hockey India suspends 11 players after violence in Nehru Cup final

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Arsenal set to spend 40 mln pounds to reel in Suarez?

Arsenal set to spend 40 mln pounds to reel in Suarez?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reportedly given the green light to break the bank and spend 40 million pounds on controversial Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and the club is confident that Suarez will quit Liverpool for a sensational move to the Emirates.

Rahul asked to reschedule visit to Amethi, Congress cries foul

Rahul asked to reschedule visit to Amethi, Congress cries foul

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Gandhi is scheduled to visit Amethi from October 4-6.

DDCA on a sticky wicket again over India vs SL T20 match

DDCA on a sticky wicket again over India vs SL T20 match

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur shot off an e-mail to the faction-ridden Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) enquiring whether they can host the second T20 International between India and Sri Lanka scheduled to be played at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground in New Delhi, on February 12.

Settled India look for series lead in 2nd T20I

Settled India look for series lead in 2nd T20I

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

It remains to be seen whether India stick to their combination of three specialist pacers and two spinners combination or bring in an extra spinner in Kuldeep Yadav to partner Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravindra Jadeja.

Rahul, you beauty...

Rahul, you beauty...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

After watching Rahul Dravid bat in the IPL Twenty20 match between Bangalore and Mumbai, the author offers some advice to the former India captain.

Why Rajpal was named skipper for Pak Davis tie

Why Rajpal was named skipper for Pak Davis tie

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The All India Tennis Association says an unflattering perception is being created about it in the wake of Mahesh Bhupathi's removal as captain when it actually selected Rohit Rajpal because the ITF, till the last moment, had not given the impression that it would move the Davis Cup tie out of Islamabad.

Meet the first man who defeated Nadal and Federer in 2017

Meet the first man who defeated Nadal and Federer in 2017

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Goffin stuns Federer to reach London final

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

He's met the Obamas, calls Britain's Queen Elizabeth II granny and is delightful as one can be. Meet Prince George -- one of the world's most recognisable children. As he turned 5 on Sunday (July 22), we gathered a collection of his cutest moments.

Rani to lead Indian women's hockey team at Commonwealth Games

Rani to lead Indian women's hockey team at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Rani Rampal will captain an 18-strong Indian women's team, while experienced goalkeeper Savita will shoulder the duties of vice-captain at next month's Commonwealth Games

Here's a perfect recipe for a good Test series...

Here's a perfect recipe for a good Test series...

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Tit-for-tat accusations of cheating and foul play only for it to rise magnificently in the wake of some quality cricket by the bitterest of antagonists.

Federer trounces Coric, qualifies for seventh Dubai Open final

Federer trounces Coric, qualifies for seventh Dubai Open final

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Roger Federer trounced Croatian teenager Borna Coric 6-2, 6-1 at the Dubai Championships on Friday to set up a potential final showdown with world number one Novak Djokovic.

Power ministry says it cleared bills before getting Rijiju's letter

Power ministry says it cleared bills before getting Rijiju's letter

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

'At no point did Shri Rijiju recommend that payment be released but only requested that 'kindly get this petition considered in your ministry sympathetically on priority',' it said making public the copy of the letter.

All eyes on Indian pacers ahead of first Australia Test

All eyes on Indian pacers ahead of first Australia Test

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

The Indian pace attack is getting much attention Down Under, with Varun Aaron being singled out for special praise by Australian cricketers. They feel the youngster's biggest assets - pace and bounce - have troubled the visitors on previous tours Down Under.

Tennis Roundup: Federer begins hunt for title number 100 in Dubai

Tennis Roundup: Federer begins hunt for title number 100 in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Roger Federer began his latest quest for a 100th ATP title with a battling 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday.

Test vice-captain Rahane not insecure about place in ODIs

Test vice-captain Rahane not insecure about place in ODIs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

'The moment you are representing your country, you are supposed to do whatever you are assigned. When I was carrying drinks during the Champions Trophy, I had no ego issues. That's how I am as a person' 'The biggest lesson of life for me is to keep things simple'

Pietersen issue could have been handled differently: Broad

Pietersen issue could have been handled differently: Broad

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Describing Kevin Pietersen's sacking by England and Wales Cricket Board as "unnecessary", paceman Stuart Broad has said that the issue could have been handled differently.

Canada's India-born defence minister faces racist remarks

Canada's India-born defence minister faces racist remarks

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Canada's newly-appointed Sikh Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has allegedly faced racist remarks by a soldier on social media, prompting the Canadian Armed Forces to launch a probe.

BCCI monitoring IPL workload of 23 India hopefuls

BCCI monitoring IPL workload of 23 India hopefuls

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

From Under-19 talents such as Prithvi Shaw and Shivam Mavi to last domestic season's top run-getter Mayank Agarwal, the list includes all those whom the selection committee found worthy of national or A team call-up in the near future

Cricket Buzz: Aus recall White as Lynn replacement for England ODIs

Cricket Buzz: Aus recall White as Lynn replacement for England ODIs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

A calf injury to explosive batsman Lynn opened an unlikely door for 34-year-old White, who played the last of his 88 ODIs in 2015 and has since been critical of a pro-youth policy he felt did not reward the performance of senior players.

Sri Lanka Board chief quits

Sri Lanka Board chief quits

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

Anura Tennekoon resigned on Friday, citing personal reasons for his surprise decision.

Wait gets longer for Pandya, Rahul after SC adjourns hearing to next week

Wait gets longer for Pandya, Rahul after SC adjourns hearing to next week

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The Supreme Court on Thursday took note of a plea of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) seeking urgent appointment of an ombudsman in the Board of Control for Cricket in India to decide on the fate of Team India players Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul.

India name strong squad for Pakistan Davis Cup tie

India name strong squad for Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Ramkumar Ramanathan will lead the singles challenge, while Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan will make the doubles pair for the grass court tie.

'60% of MLAs and MPs are there because of Sasikala'

'60% of MLAs and MPs are there because of Sasikala'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'A person who came to take care of Jayalalithaa's personal needs slowly took control of her political life.'