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Anju hoping for a huge leap

Anju hoping for a huge leap

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

The ace woman long jumper is looking to salvage pride at the Asian Games in Doha in the coming days.

Bush sees India as strategic partner: Mulford

Bush sees India as strategic partner: Mulford

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

"The best is yet to come" in the relations between India and the US, Mulford said.

World T20: Netherlands pip Ireland in rain-hit dead rubber

World T20: Netherlands pip Ireland in rain-hit dead rubber

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Medium pacer Paul van Meekeren bagged a career-best four wicket haul as the Netherlands picked up an entertaining 12-run win over Ireland in a rain-hit dead rubber of the ICC World T20 qualifier in Dharamsala on Sunday.

CLT20 Preview: Will Kings XI Punjab's power-packed batting tame Hurricanes?

CLT20 Preview: Will Kings XI Punjab's power-packed batting tame Hurricanes?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

After their best-ever show at IPL 7, Kings XI Punjab will look to continue their aggressive brand of cricket when they start their campaign against Hobart Hurricanes in a Group B match of the Champions League Twenty20 in Mohali on Thursday.

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'We are a young nation. But I wanted to explore the conflict between the young and the old.' 'The cynicism of people who have lived it versus the optimism and naivete of the young.'

India U-19 thrash England U-19 by 230 runs

India U-19 thrash England U-19 by 230 runs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill slammed centuries as India U-19 crushed their English counterparts by 230 runs in the fourth One-dayer to take a 3-1 lead in the five-match series, in Mumbai on Monday.

U-17 WC: US, Ghana face off; eye knockout berth

U-17 WC: US, Ghana face off; eye knockout berth

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Ghana and the United States would look to seal a knockout berth when they face-off in their second group match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Delhi, on Monday.

Who designed Parker's arrow clip?

Who designed Parker's arrow clip?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

Even in this computer age, pens have not lost their glamour. Possessing a hip pen -- be it fountain, roller or ballpoint is a dream that is cherished by children and adults alike. Take the Rediff Business Quiz.

David Warner ton secures Australia's win in final ODI

David Warner ton secures Australia's win in final ODI

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Australia's stand-in skipper David Warner led by example, hitting a brilliant century in their five-wicket win against Sri Lanka to complete a 4-1 series victory on Sunday.

Anju wins silver at Monaco meet

Anju wins silver at Monaco meet

Rediff.com10 Sep 2005

Russia's Kotova Tatyana won the gold with an effort of 6.83m.

78-member team for Athens

78-member team for Athens

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Indian sportspersons will be seen in action in 14 disciplines at the August 13-29 Games.

Fahrenheit 11/9 turns up heat on Trump

Fahrenheit 11/9 turns up heat on Trump

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'There are millions of Americans who are doing their best to undo the damage that he (Trump) is doing to the world,' Michael Moore tells Indira Kannan in Toronto.

Anju drops down to No. 8 in world rankings

Anju drops down to No. 8 in world rankings

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

The Indian long jumper dropped down three places in the latest world rankings.

Coming out of Armstrong's shadow

Coming out of Armstrong's shadow

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

ODI Rankings: India continues to top table; Kohli No 2

ODI Rankings: India continues to top table; Kohli No 2

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

India retained the No 1 spot in the latest Reliance ODI team rankings while Virat Kohli maintained the number two position with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni static at the seventh place in the batting chart released in Dubai.

PHOTOS: How Scotland shocked World No 1 England

PHOTOS: How Scotland shocked World No 1 England

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The World's top-ranked ODI team lost by six runs after just failing to pull off what would have been the second highest one-day international run chase.

Pinki claims golden double

Pinki claims golden double

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Anju George was again forced to settle for silver in the women's long jump, in the third and final leg of the Asian Grand Prix athletics meet.

'Warner is the reason why Australia are favourites for the World Cup'

'Warner is the reason why Australia are favourites for the World Cup'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels New Zealand are the dark horses even though India and South Africa will challenge Australia for the trophy.

US lifts Libya sanctions

US lifts Libya sanctions

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

But Libya still remains on the US list of states that sponsor terrorism, which means Washington cannot open an embassy in Tripoli.

Anju fourth at IAAF Final

Anju fourth at IAAF Final

Rediff.com18 Sep 2004

The Indian ace cleared 6.61 metres and placed behind the Russian trio of Irina Simagina, Tatyana Lebedeva and Tatyana Kotova in that order.

Review: Nayana is disappointing

Review: Nayana is disappointing

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Nayana has some interesting performances but it is only in the second half that we come to the real story.

NBA Finals: LeBron's 51 points in vain; Warriors outlast Cavaliers

NBA Finals: LeBron's 51 points in vain; Warriors outlast Cavaliers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The Golden State Warriors overcame a 51-point effort from Cleveland Cavaliers' star forward LeBron James before dominating in overtime to seal a thrilling 124-114 Game One triumph in the NBA Finals on Thursday.

Anju leaps to fifth in rankings

Anju leaps to fifth in rankings

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

The ace long jumper got 180 points for her sixth place at the Athens Olympics to move up with 1247 points.

Fans celebrate 75 years of Tintin

Fans celebrate 75 years of Tintin

Rediff.com10 Jan 2004

Anju clears 6.47m in Federation Cup

Anju clears 6.47m in Federation Cup

Rediff.com4 Mar 2006

She won the long jump gold medal at the 12th Federation Cup Athletics Championship on Friday.

Win 5 of these 9 states and rule India

Win 5 of these 9 states and rule India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'UP, Maharashtra, AP (including Telangana), Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, MP, Bihar, Karnataka and Kerala.' 'We chose these nine not only as being among the biggest, but also because in these states radical change is possible,' explains Shekhar Gupta.

Mahatma's grandson: I am against the construction of any statue, whether Patel or Gandhi

Mahatma's grandson: I am against the construction of any statue, whether Patel or Gandhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

'These were great people who lived and died attempting to create a world of love, compassion and understanding, and not one of hate, prejudice and competition,' says Arun Gandhi, the Mahatma's grandson.

Bush sworn in for second term

Bush sworn in for second term

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

Who invented the ATM?

Who invented the ATM?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you know about the world of Automated Teller Machines.

Athletics: Golden day for India

Athletics: Golden day for India

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

Anju George, Anil Kumar and J J Sobha won gold medals as India scooped up nine medals from athletics.

Under-17 WC: Paraguay look for 3rd straight win against struggling Turkey

Under-17 WC: Paraguay look for 3rd straight win against struggling Turkey

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

After defeating Mali 3-2 and New Zealand 4-2, the South American team, one of the favourites to lift the title, will be looking to dominate Turkey.

SNEAK PEEK into Ivanka's dinner venue with Modi

SNEAK PEEK into Ivanka's dinner venue with Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Flowers from Bangkok in Thailand, Indonesia and Bengaluru, a nizami feast and a rose petal shower await United States President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump as she heads to Hyderabad on November 28 for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit. The US First Daughter will be accorded the royal treatment at Taj Falaknuma where she will be joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dinner on November 28.

'Don't you think UP police should have accountability?'

'Don't you think UP police should have accountability?'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'Had the police firing been responsible for the killing, then that would have been excessive use of force, but somebody killing somebody else in your presence shows that either you are complicit or incompetent, or both.'

EPL: Man City see off Sheffield Utd but VAR questioned

EPL: Man City see off Sheffield Utd but VAR questioned

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League match played between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday.

Not comfort books, I need comfort writers

Not comfort books, I need comfort writers

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

How many times can you read the same book? Instead, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan turns to different books by same writers for comfort.

'You are an insult to Christianity'

'You are an insult to Christianity'

Rediff.com9 May 2018

'The Vatican should take them to court for blasphemy and using a crucifix as a sex ornament,' says designer Wendell Rodricks.

We are all Americans!

We are all Americans!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'What Kamala Harris' rise and rise underscores is that our old ways of identifying the Indian-American Diaspora need to change...' 'None of this detracts from her Indian-American identity, which makes us feel as if we are Americans too,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.