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Hasan Mahmud: The man who rocked India's top order

Hasan Mahmud: The man who rocked India's top order

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Hasan Mahmud grabbed the spotlight with a three-wicket burst in the first session, which rocked a famed batting line-up comprising heavyweights Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill.

Will Modi's recent Kyiv visit open door for Ukraine peace talks?

Will Modi's recent Kyiv visit open door for Ukraine peace talks?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The spokesperson said India has "always advocated constructive, solution-oriented, and practical engagement with all stakeholders to achieve a negotiated settlement to this conflict".

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Disengagement is merely the first step in a lengthy process of arriving at a new normal along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh and the entire land boundary.' 'The Indian government should insist on the restoration of the status quo ante in Eastern Ladakh.'

'This team can win trophies': Markram

'This team can win trophies': Markram

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Markram was delighted to see South Africa finding a way to win on a challenging strip.

A special paddler makes historic Olympic debut!

A special paddler makes historic Olympic debut!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Brazil's Alexandre makes Olympic debut, eyes Paralympic gold

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best-2

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best-2

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Images from the Diamond League Finals at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Saturday.

Prevent undue panic: Centre advises states on mpox

Prevent undue panic: Centre advises states on mpox

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The Centre on Monday advised states and union territories to screen and test of all suspect mpox cases.

Despite deaths, India to get more cheetahs from Africa

Despite deaths, India to get more cheetahs from Africa

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The 'Action Plan for Reintroduction of Cheetah in India' talks about bringing around 12-14 cheetahs each year from South Africa, Namibia, and other African countries for five years to establish a founder stock.

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The former umpire's son, Rudi Koertzen Jr, confirmed the tragic news.

Test: Rana reveals plan against SA

Test: Rana reveals plan against SA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

She was also the star in the previous Test against Australia last December in Mumbai, where she took seven wickets in the entire encounter.

Omicron scare: Sri Lanka bans travellers from 6 southern African countries

Omicron scare: Sri Lanka bans travellers from 6 southern African countries

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Sri Lanka will ban entry to most travellers from six southern African countries from Sunday, after a potentially more contagious new coronavirus variant called Omicron was identified in South Africa earlier this week, healthcare authorities said in Colombo on Saturday.

Three-wheeler exports may continue to skid in FY25

Three-wheeler exports may continue to skid in FY25

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

India's three-wheeler exports, which have been on a downhill trajectory over the past few years, are showing no signs of recovery in FY25, with key markets like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Egypt witnessing subdued demand. In May, the country's exports plummeted 11.3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y).

What Gambhir Wants From BCCI...

What Gambhir Wants From BCCI...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Gambhir, currently the mentor of IPL 2024 Champions Kolkata Knight Riders, wants complete control of the team if he takes over as head coach.

Expect conditions to level up in Caribbean leg: Rabada

Expect conditions to level up in Caribbean leg: Rabada

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'You want to get a game and find pitches where you have enough in it for the bowlers and enough in it for the batters.'

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 organising committee president Tony Estanguet on Sunday said the person who will light the cauldron on Friday was not yet aware they had been selected.

Don't waste your time in Pakistan: Harbhajan to Kirsten

Don't waste your time in Pakistan: Harbhajan to Kirsten

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Harbhajan Singh suggested Gary Kirsten not to waste his time in Pakistan

3rd T20I: India rout South Africa for series-levelling win

3rd T20I: India rout South Africa for series-levelling win

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Pacer Pooja Vastrakar ran riot with a career-best bowling show of 4 for 13 before Smriti Mandhana shone with the bat, scoring an unbeaten half century, as India thrashed South Africa by 10 wickets in the third and final women's T20 International to level the series 1-1, in Chennai, on Tuesday.

Proteas Vibe With NYC!

Proteas Vibe With NYC!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Aiden Markram and Co took in the sights and sounds of New York.

Nayar, Doeschate set to join Gambhir for Lanka Tour

Nayar, Doeschate set to join Gambhir for Lanka Tour

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Nayar comes with a high reputation as a sharp cricket mind and a lifestyle/motivational coach who have worked with the likes of Dinesh Karthik and Rinku Singh.

Success of humanity lies not on battlefield: Modi at UN

Success of humanity lies not on battlefield: Modi at UN

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'While on the one hand, terrorism continues to be a serious threat to global peace and security, on the other hand, areas such as cyber, maritime and space, are emerging as new theatres of conflict'

Why having Gambhir as India's Coach is good for world cricket

Why having Gambhir as India's Coach is good for world cricket

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'Not just in India, but in world cricket, we need guys who are a little bit more aggressive and play the game a little bit harder.'

IPL 2024: Klusener joins LSG as assistant coach

IPL 2024: Klusener joins LSG as assistant coach

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Lucknow Super Giants signed former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener as their assistant coach for IPL 2024.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket. He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual charming smile: "Take care of yourself."

Egypt's Ahmed Elgendy wins men's Modern Pentathlon

Egypt's Ahmed Elgendy wins men's Modern Pentathlon

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Ahmed Elgendy took Egypt's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics when he won the men's Modern Pentathlon with a world record 1,555 points, despite slowing at the end, in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles on Saturday.

Close win over NZ a good wake-up call: Sreejesh

Close win over NZ a good wake-up call: Sreejesh

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Veteran India goalkeeper P R Sreejesh had no qualms in admitting that the tense 3-2 victory over New Zealand in the Paris Olympics omen's hockey opener was a wake-up call ahead of tougher pool matches, even as coach Craig Fulton was pleased that the team stuck to its plan in Saturday's match.

Hyderabad zoo worker leaves cage door open, attacked by lion

Hyderabad zoo worker leaves cage door open, attacked by lion

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

An assistant animal keeper was injured after a lioness allegedly pounced on him at its enclosure in the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad, officials said on Tuesday.

SA debutant skipper Neil Brand scripts history

SA debutant skipper Neil Brand scripts history

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

South Africa's skipper Neil Brand made history on Monday, securing the best bowling figures by a bowler on his Test debut while leading the side.

'Do you need a bowling coach when I am here?': Zaheer

'Do you need a bowling coach when I am here?': Zaheer

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan on Wednesday assumed the role of Lucknow Super Giants team mentor.

T20 WC: In-form England eye win against SA

T20 WC: In-form England eye win against SA

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

England batters look to tame strong South African bowling

New era of batting? Forget 200, it's time for 300-run chases!

New era of batting? Forget 200, it's time for 300-run chases!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Travis Head says SunRisers Hyderabad eyeing 300

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The 39 year-old has played 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is for South Africa with a total of 544 international wickets.

Super 8 PIX: De Kock, Rabada star as SA down USA

Super 8 PIX: De Kock, Rabada star as SA down USA

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the Group 2 Super 8 match, played between South Africa and USA, in North Sound, Antigua, on Wednesday.

Incredible India! Bumrah & Co shine as SA choke in T20 WC final

Incredible India! Bumrah & Co shine as SA choke in T20 WC final

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

India secured their second Twenty20 World Cup title with a dramatic seven-run win over South Africa in the final in Barbados.

Panghal, Lamboria, Pawar's Olympics boxing campaign over

Panghal, Lamboria, Pawar's Olympics boxing campaign over

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Amit Panghal's campaign at the Paris Olympics mirrored his experience at the Tokyo Games. The seasoned boxer once again made a pre-quarter-finals exit while debutant Jaismine Lamboria was also ousted on Tuesday.

US hold off Botswana to win 4x400m relay in record time

US hold off Botswana to win 4x400m relay in record time

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The United States continued their dominance of the Olympic 4x400 metres relay on Saturday but only just, as Rai Benjamin held off Botswana's Letsile Tebogo in a thrilling last-leg battle between two individual gold medallists.

2 new Omicron subvariants detected by South African scientists

2 new Omicron subvariants detected by South African scientists

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The Omicron lineages have been named BA.4 and BA.5.

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'

Kamala Harris declared Democratic presidential nominee

Kamala Harris declared Democratic presidential nominee

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

She is also the first ever Indian American to be nominated as presidential candidate of either the Republican or the Democratic party.

Kamala Harris: The story of a blind date, and an 'awkward' voicemail

Kamala Harris: The story of a blind date, and an 'awkward' voicemail

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Kamala Harris' husband Douglas Emhoff shared his love story and recalled how he met his wife on a blind date in 2013 and left an awkward voice message for her which she plays for him every year on their wedding anniversary.