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When Bhajji Predicted Kirsten's Exit...

When Bhajji Predicted Kirsten's Exit...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

'Don't waste your time there, Gary. Come back to coach Team India,' Harbhajan, who was part of the 2011 World Cup winning Indian team Kirsten coached, had posted on X.

PIX: India's T20 dominance continues, seal SA series

PIX: India's T20 dominance continues, seal SA series

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the fourth and deciding T20I played between South Africa and India in Johannesburg on Friday

Coetzee's angry outburst costs him

Coetzee's angry outburst costs him

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

South African pacer Gerald Coetzee has been reprimanded for showing dissent at the umpire's decision during the fourth T20 International against India in Johannesburg, the ICC said on Tuesday.

Look, Who Modi Met In Rio!

Look, Who Modi Met In Rio!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

What a difference a year makes! Last year, the G20 Summit was in New Delhi and Prime Minister Narendra D Modi was the host, here, there and everywhere. This year, he is just another guest among a galaxy of world leaders at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

2 cheetah cubs found dead at Kuno, cause unknown

2 cheetah cubs found dead at Kuno, cause unknown

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Two cheetah cubs born to African cheetah Neerva were found dead and their mutilated carcasses were recovered at the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. The carcasses of the two newborns will be cremated on Thursday as per norms. Samples from the dead cubs were collected and sent for examination and the exact cause of their death will be known only after getting the lab report. All adult cheetahs, including Neerva, and the rest of the 12 cubs at the Kuno park are healthy, the official said. With 12 of those cubs surviving, the count of cheetahs at KNP was last reported to be 24.

Shyam Benegal's Life In Pictures

Shyam Benegal's Life In Pictures

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal passed into the ages on December 23, leaving behind a rich legacy. We look back at some interesting moments from his life.

'In 15 years an African team will win the World Cup'

'In 15 years an African team will win the World Cup'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Proud Morocco want to build African legacy after World Cup run, says Regragui

Cheetahs set to roam free in Kuno after a year

Cheetahs set to roam free in Kuno after a year

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Currently, only one cheetah, named Pavan, is roaming free, with officials noting that he is difficult to spot and capture.

Samson's Century Spree: A Record-Breaking Year

Samson's Century Spree: A Record-Breaking Year

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first player to score three T20I centuries in a calendar year.

IPL 2025: Meet The Lucknow Super Giants Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Lucknow Super Giants Squad

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

LSG made a big statement by buying Rishabh Pant for a massive Rs 27 crore -- making him the costliest purchase in the history of IPL auctions.

IPL 2025: Meet The Kolkata Knight Riders Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Kolkata Knight Riders Squad

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Champions Kolkata Knight Riders look like the most complete squad heading into IPL 2025.

Bavuma, Stubbs centuries put South Africa in control

Bavuma, Stubbs centuries put South Africa in control

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

South Africa were five wickets from victory as Sri Lanka finished the third day of the first Test on 103-5 in their second innings after being set a 516-run target on Friday.

Recipe: North African Olive And Chicken Tagine

Recipe: North African Olive And Chicken Tagine

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

An ideal meal from the Sahara.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

'I had so many failures': Samson's emotional outpour

'I had so many failures': Samson's emotional outpour

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said that he had a lot of failures in his life and the century against the Proteas meant a lot to him.

Morkel's Indian Food Craving: A Surprise!

Morkel's Indian Food Craving: A Surprise!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Morne Morkel, has revealed his newfound love for Indian cuisine, particularly dosas and murgh malai chicken.

IPL 2025: Meet The Rajasthan Royals Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Rajasthan Royals Squad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Rajasthan Royals entered the IPL 2025 auction with a strategic approach, carefully balancing retention and acquisition.

Arshdeep vies with Babar, Head for T20I honours

Arshdeep vies with Babar, Head for T20I honours

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

India's Arshdeep Singh is in the race for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year along with Pakistan's Babar Azam, Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza and Australia's Travis Head, the ICC revealed on Sunday.

Upton's mental masterclass: The secret behind Gukesh's triumph

Upton's mental masterclass: The secret behind Gukesh's triumph

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

D Gukesh credited mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton for helping him tame the 'emotional pressure' of competing at the World Chess Championship.

IPL 2025: Meet The Gujarat Titans Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Gujarat Titans Squad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Gujarat Titans have cemented their status as a dominant force in the IPL. With a strategic blend of experience and youth, the team is poised to make another strong bid for the title in IPL 2025.

MI's master plan: Jayawardene returns as Head Coach

MI's master plan: Jayawardene returns as Head Coach

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have roped in former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene as their head coach as part of a major overhaul ahead of mega auction.

Coming! Purge In EV 2 Wheeler Market

Coming! Purge In EV 2 Wheeler Market

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Price competition is fierce, with many companies selling at zero margin.' 'This pricing pressure is challenging smaller companies and will likely drive some out of the market over time.'

Behind the scenes drama: Why did Kirsten resign?

Behind the scenes drama: Why did Kirsten resign?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Former cricketer Basit Ali disclosed that Gary Kirsten was displeased with Mohammad Rizwan's appointment as Pakistan's white-ball captain

Morocco: The recipe for success with an African twist

Morocco: The recipe for success with an African twist

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco relied on the usual mixture of North African style, combining committed defence with counter-attacks

Govt Agency Loses 3 Crore In Cyber Attack

Govt Agency Loses 3 Crore In Cyber Attack

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'The hacker replaced original emails and planted fraudulent emails with a request letter and invoices to be paid to fraudulent bank accounts.'

How Sanju Samson Made T20I History!

How Sanju Samson Made T20I History!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson continued his dream run in T20I cricket, smashing his second consecutive century in the first match of the series against South Africa at Kingsmead, in Durban on Friday night.

Markram to captain South Africa in first Test in Bangladesh

Markram to captain South Africa in first Test in Bangladesh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Aiden Markram will replace Temba Bavuma as South Africa captain for the first Test against Bangladesh later this month, Cricket South Africa said on Friday.

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani on Monday expressed his delight after succeeding in his plans to pair the peerless Jasprit Bumrah with New Zealand pace great Trent Boult for the 2025 IPL.

Mumbai Test: Pant's Controversial Dismissal Sparks Debate

Mumbai Test: Pant's Controversial Dismissal Sparks Debate

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant's fiery innings was abruptly cut short by a controversial LBW decision that has ignited a debate among cricket fans and experts alike.

Morkel Gets Bowlers Ready For Kiwis

Morkel Gets Bowlers Ready For Kiwis

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

After nearly a year away from the crease, Morne Morkel rolled up his sleeves and had a go with the ball, much to the delight of his players.

'Kalia Kumaraswamy': K'taka minister's racial slur against HDK

'Kalia Kumaraswamy': K'taka minister's racial slur against HDK

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

The Janata Dal-Secular demanded that the Congress government should sack Khan from the Cabinet for his racist slur.

Former Cameroon star Eto'o banned by FIFA!

Former Cameroon star Eto'o banned by FIFA!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) chief Samuel Eto'o has been banned from attending the national team's matches for six months after violating FIFA's disciplinary regulations, soccer's governing body said on Monday.

Rabada breaks Waqar's Test record in Dhaka Test

Rabada breaks Waqar's Test record in Dhaka Test

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Rabada reaches new milestone as Proteas take control over Bangladesh, on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh.

India made G20 more inclusive, African Union included: Modi

India made G20 more inclusive, African Union included: Modi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi also said that India is fully prepared for the G20 leaders summit, and heads of 40 countries and many global organisations are coming to Delhi to participate in the event.

This is an area where Indian bowlers need to focus on...

This is an area where Indian bowlers need to focus on...

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

The former South African quick explained the pre-set plan against Head, though it eventually fell flat on its back.

Dutch football legend Johan Neeskens passes away at 73

Dutch football legend Johan Neeskens passes away at 73

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Former Netherlands midfielder Johan Neeskens, considered one of the best midfielders of his generation, has died at the age of 73, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed on Monday.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is top central banker for 2nd straight year

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is top central banker for 2nd straight year

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has been ranked as the top central banker globally for the second consecutive year by US-based Global Finance magazine. "Happy to announce that for the 2nd consecutive year, RBI Governor @DasShaktikanta has been rated 'A+', in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024," the RBI said in a post on X.

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The warmth and respect for India were evident wherever I went and noticed how most Latin Americans have Indian gurus either directly or online and yoga was very much in vogue, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Following the series win, BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted: 'A wonderful end to this series and kudos to our boys for sealing it 3-1!'

India reports first case of Clade 1 variant of Mpox

India reports first case of Clade 1 variant of Mpox

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Officials said Clade 1b strain has been detected in a 38-year-old man from Malappuram district who had recently returned from the United Arab Emirates.