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NZ hold advantage vs Pakistan after debutants shine

NZ hold advantage vs Pakistan after debutants shine

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

All-rounder Colin de Grandhomme took six for 41 in the best haul for a New Zealand cricketer on debut as the hosts dismissed Pakistan for 133 before tea on the second day of the first test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Friday. The 30-year-old seamer, a surprise selection in the squad, also became the eighth New Zealander to take a five-wicket haul on debut. New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Jeet Raval, who is also on debut, will begin New Zealand's reply after tea was taken early.

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Pak had realised in 2018 that Hurriyat Conference, the separatist conglomerate created by Inter-Services Intelligence, won't be able to deliver any more

'I was afraid to act with Mohanlal'

'I was afraid to act with Mohanlal'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Ajmal Amir does the balancing act to perfection. He is a doctor by profession and one of the most promising young actors in Malayalam and Tamil films. After making his debut in Pranayakalam, Ajmal has found success in Tamil with Anjathe. His latest release in Malayalam is Madambi, with Mohanlal.

From legal aid to offering food, locals step up in Delhi

From legal aid to offering food, locals step up in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Many good samaritans have volunteered to help the kin of those who have died in the riots in northeast Delhi.

West Indies on brink of consolation victory vs Pakistan

West Indies on brink of consolation victory vs Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

West Indies reached 114-5 against Pakistan with inspirational opener Kraigg Brathwaite still at the crease after a tense fourth day ended early due to bad light as they chased a victory target of 153 in the third test in Sharjah on Wednesday. Brathwaite was defiantly standing on 44 with Shane Dowrich on 36 leaving West Indies needing 39 runs to break a 14-match losing streak stretching back to last May last year. Pakistan began the day on 87-4 before a battling 91 by opener Azhar Ali and 42 for Safraz Ahmed looked to have steadied the ship.

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The government wants farmers to diversify from rice and wheat, and create another green revolution. Cannabis can play a big part in that'

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Paris St Germain suffered their first defeat of the season when they were beaten 2-0 at Stade Rennais on Sunday to drop their first Ligue 1 points of the season.

'Pakistan will play like New Zealand. India must plan accordingly'

'Pakistan will play like New Zealand. India must plan accordingly'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

The India-Pakistan clash in the ICC World T20 is a battle for redemption -- for India, a chance to get their campaign back on track; for Pakistan, an opportunity to change history, says Dhruv Munjal.

Pankaj Advani in Asian Snooker semi-finals

Pankaj Advani in Asian Snooker semi-finals

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

India's ace cueist cruised into the semi-finals, beating Syria's Karam Fatima by five frames to nil, after a narrow victory earlier on Thursday in the last-16, where compatriot Ishpreet Chadha gave him a tough fight till the very last.

Unusual animal friendships that will melt your heart

Unusual animal friendships that will melt your heart

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

A few days back a news report mentioning that a cat in Crimea had adopted four orphaned baby squirrels turned viral and made netizens across the world go 'awww'. Following that we take a look at the surprising bonds between predator and prey -- animals forming the unlikeliest of friendships.

No margin for error as Pakistan face Afghanistan

No margin for error as Pakistan face Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

A couple of losses for hosts England has only brightened the 1992 winners' prospects of a semi-final berth.

World team squash: Pakistan too good for India

World team squash: Pakistan too good for India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Pakistan won their opening match in the World men's team squash championship, beating India 3-0.

Review: Jaanisaar is tiring to watch

Review: Jaanisaar is tiring to watch

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Jaanisaar will test your patience, cautions Paloma Sharma.

Australia two wickets from victory over plucky Pakistan

Australia two wickets from victory over plucky Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

Australia were two wickets from victory at the end of day four of the first day-night test against Pakistan on Sunday, but the tourists were buoyed by a feisty fourth innings chase and a brilliant unbeaten century from Asad Shafiq.

Pakistan appoints new ISI chief

Pakistan appoints new ISI chief

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid will take to his new command as duck to water, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Pakistan bowler Irfan suspended for year over spot-fixing

Pakistan bowler Irfan suspended for year over spot-fixing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has been suspended for a year and fined 1 million rupees ($9,500,00) after failing to disclose two approaches made by bookmakers during this year's Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday.

PICS: Ronaldo, Ramsey on target as Juve beat Sassuolo

PICS: Ronaldo, Ramsey on target as Juve beat Sassuolo

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in Serie A and La Liga.

Mob attacks Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pak; India condemns

Mob attacks Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pak; India condemns

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Reports suggested that hundreds of angry residents at Nankana Sahib pelted the Sikh pilgrims with stones on Friday.

Kaneria makes shocking revelation about Pak players, PCB

Kaneria makes shocking revelation about Pak players, PCB

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

'Why doesn't anyone talk about this? Why don't they speak the truth? I have played my entire cricket with utter honesty' PCB officials, Pakistan players knew the bookie involved in the 2012 English county scandal, says the banned spinner.

Cricketing connect between Amarinder, Imran

Cricketing connect between Amarinder, Imran

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Imran's uncle Jahangir Khan had played for Patiala, then captained by the Punjab CM's father.

PIX: Dortmund ease past Wolfsburg; Goetze set to leave

PIX: Dortmund ease past Wolfsburg; Goetze set to leave

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Borussia Dortmund scored a goal in each half to beat hosts VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 on Saturday and stay on the heels of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

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