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Tri-series: Depleted Australia take on England with eye on final

Tri-series: Depleted Australia take on England with eye on final

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Australia will miss captain George Bailey in the One-dayer against England on Friday but their focus will be to seal a place in the ODI tri-series final.

The science of Game of Thrones

The science of Game of Thrones

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'When so many noted universities -- including the likes of Harvard and the University of California -- are spending their resources on studying the world of GoT, it is fun to assess whether this fictional universe conforms with the laws of our real universe,' says Kumar Abhishek.

PICS, Euro qualifiers: Ramsey sends Wales through

PICS, Euro qualifiers: Ramsey sends Wales through

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The Welsh, who reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals, finished runners-up on 14 points from eight games, three behind Croatia who sealed their berth on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Slovakia.

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Rajneesh Gupta throws up all the numbers of how both teams have fared in Twenty20 Internationals.

Stunning winners of this year's Ocean Art underwater photo contest

Stunning winners of this year's Ocean Art underwater photo contest

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The Underwater Photography Guide has announced the winners of their 8th annual Ocean Art Underwater Photography Competition: a selection that runs the gamut between beautiful, eye popping and, in the case of the Conservation category winner, tragic and unnerving. This year's contest attracted "thousands" of entries from 78 countries across the world.

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'The potential of one such LAC engagement going out of control and leading to heavy casualties cannot be ruled out,' warns Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Bailey blitz powers Australia to a massive score

Bailey blitz powers Australia to a massive score

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Australian batsmen yet again took the Indian bowling attack to the cleaners as they scored a massive 359 for five, equaling their highest ever total against India, in the second cricket ODI in Jaipur on Wednesday.

Jacqueline, SRK, Rishi Kapoor: The social media stars of 2016

Jacqueline, SRK, Rishi Kapoor: The social media stars of 2016

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

They have been entertaining throughout the year!

Pattinson returns to Australia side after back injury

Pattinson returns to Australia side after back injury

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Injured fast bowler James Pattinson has returned to the Australia set-up when he was named on Tuesday for the One-day series against England in January.

How the Supreme Court became 'lions under the throne'

How the Supreme Court became 'lions under the throne'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The Supreme Court of India became "lions under the throne" when Jawaharlal Nehru brought in the fourth amendment in 1955, says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Faulkner's all-round show takes Royals past Kings

Faulkner's all-round show takes Royals past Kings

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Australian James Faulkner's superb all-round show helped Rajasthan Royals outclass Kings XI Punjab by 26 runs in their opening Indian Premier League match in Pune.

'I don't want to look back at my characters'

'I don't want to look back at my characters'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'Until I remove that character from my head and empty the space, other characters cannot take that place.'

Soccer legend Maradona mourns 'second father' Castro

Soccer legend Maradona mourns 'second father' Castro

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

For soccer great Diego Maradona, Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro was more than a friend and fellow Latin American legend, he was "a second father." Maradona said Castro's death late on Friday hit him like a tennis ball to the chest served by Juan Martin del Potro, the Argentine player he cheered on in the Davis Cup final where he received the news. "I wept uncontrollably," Maradona told reporters on the sidelines of the tennis tournament. "After my father, it's the deepest sorrow I know."

Roger Moore: On Her Majesty's Service

Roger Moore: On Her Majesty's Service

Rediff.com24 May 2017

In photos: Remembering the longest-serving James Bond.

F1: Time for the rookies to shine

F1: Time for the rookies to shine

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Formula One rookie George Russell's earliest motorsport memory is of pedalling a toy tractor around Britain's go-kart paddocks.

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Sreehari Nair lists some movies, documentaries, recorded-performance films, and literature and music suggestions that might help.

US Open PIX: Sharapova, Shapovalov and Muguruza knocked out

US Open PIX: Sharapova, Shapovalov and Muguruza knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Maria Sharapova's contentious and captivating US Open run came to an end on Sunday when Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova beat her 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Flushing Meadows quarter-finals.

Falling in love with Star Trek all over again

Falling in love with Star Trek all over again

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Prequel to take you where no Star Trek has gone before.

1 beheaded in France terror attack, Islamist flag found

1 beheaded in France terror attack, Islamist flag found

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

French President Francois Hollande confirmed that the incident at a factory was a "pure terrorist attack.".

Manmohan has left behind no legacy: Natwar Singh

Manmohan has left behind no legacy: Natwar Singh

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Manmohan Singh's reign as prime minister has been severely criticised by his former ministerial colleague Natwar Singh, who says he leaves no legacy after being in power for 10 years.

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.

British PM wins Parliament vote to hold snap elections on June 8

British PM wins Parliament vote to hold snap elections on June 8

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

After debating the motion put forward by May in the House of Commons, 522 of the 650 sitting MPs voted in favour of the June 8 election, passing the threshold of two-thirds needed to approve the plan.

Hindujas asks UK to fund Bangalore-Mumbai Economic Corridor

Hindujas asks UK to fund Bangalore-Mumbai Economic Corridor

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Some of the world's wealthiest Indian billionaires, such steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and mining and metals tycoon Anil Agarwal, are based in London.

Port Elizabeth ODI: Pakistan seal first series win in South Africa

Port Elizabeth ODI: Pakistan seal first series win in South Africa

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Pakistan won a bilateral one-day international series against South Africa for the first time when they claimed a one-run victory in a thrilling finale in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday.

Muhammad Ali: The greatest of all time

Muhammad Ali: The greatest of all time

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Bikash Mohapatra salutes boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

North Korea threatens to hit US military base after Trump's 'fire and fury' warning

North Korea threatens to hit US military base after Trump's 'fire and fury' warning

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Media reports said North Korea has successfully miniaturised a nuclear warhead that can fit inside its missiles.

Cameron plans his new one-party Cabinet

Cameron plans his new one-party Cabinet

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Newly re-elected British Prime Minister David Cameron is working out his first one-party Cabinet made up of Conservative party MPs without any Liberal Democrat coalition considerations of the past.

FIFA Under-17: India set for challenging WC debut against USA

FIFA Under-17: India set for challenging WC debut against USA

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

India qualified automatically for the event as hosts. They have prepared well with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) sending the players for training tours in Europe and a tournament in Mexico but the home side are the clear underdogs.

UK ministers push for Johnson to take over as PM

UK ministers push for Johnson to take over as PM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Johnson reacted to media speculation on Twitter by dismissing any rebellion.

Tri Series: Perfect setting for experimentation with one eye on WC

Tri Series: Perfect setting for experimentation with one eye on WC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

All set to defend their cricket World Cup crown in less than a month, India will get their preparations underway with the aim of finding the right combination for the marquee event.

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