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Priyanka spreads joy and happiness

Priyanka spreads joy and happiness

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Priyanka Chopra meet Rohingya children at one of the largest refugee camps in the world.

India, US to ink landmark defence pact on Tuesday

India, US to ink landmark defence pact on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

On Tuesday, Pompeo and Esper will hold the 2+2 talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, covering the entire expanse of defence and security ties as well as key regional and global issues.

Warner tampered with ball using hand strapping: Cook

Warner tampered with ball using hand strapping: Cook

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Former England captain Alastair Cook revealed in his autobiography that Australia opening batsman David Warner once told him about using the strapping on the hand to accelerate deterioration of the ball during a first-class match.

Was getting ready to congratulate Warner, says Lara

Was getting ready to congratulate Warner, says Lara

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Lara said that Warner could still achieve the milestone.

Kohli will break all batting records, says Waqar

Kohli will break all batting records, says Waqar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Pakistan's former captain Waqar Younis has tipped India captain Virat Kohli to break all batting records in the years to come.

Cheering for medical heroes fighting COVID-19

Cheering for medical heroes fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Fighting the coronavirus pandemic is hard, in fact it seems impossible. Doctors, nurses, carers and paramedics around the world are facing an unprecedented workload in overstretched health facilities, and with no end in sight. They are working in stressful and frightening work environments, not just because the virus is little understood, but because in most settings they are under-protected, overworked and themselves vulnerable to infection. The risk to doctors, nurses and others on the front lines has become plain: Italy has seen at least 18 doctors with coronavirus die. Spain reported that more than 3,900 health care workers have become infected. In dire times such as these, people are trying their best to show their appreciation to the frontline workers. Here are some images -- from clapping for them to singing for them.. A 'thank you' in any way goes a long way around.

Lapse in concentration cost me my wicket: Chase

Lapse in concentration cost me my wicket: Chase

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Roston Chase was disappointed to have thrown away his wicket after scoring 48 runs in the opening Test against India, unable to do justice to the advice given by batting legend Brian Lara.

Lara backs England to win Champions Trophy

Lara backs England to win Champions Trophy

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has tipped England to win the Champions Trophy beginning next week.

3 key reasons why IT cos in India are cutting jobs

3 key reasons why IT cos in India are cutting jobs

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Sector experts say rising pressure on margins owing to price discounts on the core business, increased hiring in the US and emergence of new technology areas are key reasons for such cost cutting.

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala Harris is now the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to hold the country's second highest office, and is now in a strong position to run for the top job four years from now.

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, has also claimed that Hawaii Democrat Gabbard suffered an economic loss to be proven at trial. "Hillary calling me a 'Russian asset' is not only intended to smear my reputation and derail my campaign for president, it's also intended to silence any voice that dares to speak out against the establishment status quo," Gabbard, 38, said in an email to her supporters explaining the reason for her suing the Democratic nominee in the 2016 presidential elections.

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

With just hours to go before the United States presidential election all eyes are turning stateside as Donald Trump seeks a second term in the White House and Democratic candidate Joe Biden campaigns to become America's 46th president. If you're struggling to wrap your head around the presidential election and how it compares to India, which competing parties will be vying for the White House, and how a winner is selected, scroll on for a comprehensive guide that details all there is to know about the upcoming elections.

Gayle to 'cut the string' with ODIs after 2019 World Cup

Gayle to 'cut the string' with ODIs after 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'It is a big year for me. I hope 2019 can finish for me on a great note'

Gayle sees Lara's shadow in Darren Bravo

Gayle sees Lara's shadow in Darren Bravo

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

West Indies captain Chris Gayle found Brian Lara's shadow in rookie Darren Bravo and felt the youngster did a good job in his debut match against India.

Cognizant to cut up to 7,000 jobs in next few months

Cognizant to cut up to 7,000 jobs in next few months

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The company has not detailed out the geographies that would be impacted by the reductions. However, given that India accounts for the biggest share of the company's headcount, the impact of these layoffs is expected to be significant.

Comcast founder Ralph Roberts dies at 95

Comcast founder Ralph Roberts dies at 95

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Roberts died of natural causes in Philadelphia

World Cup Diary: When David Warner was cabbie!

World Cup Diary: When David Warner was cabbie!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Swashbuckling opening batsman David Warner used to assist regular driver of the Australian cricket Institute's van in Brisbane.

'Team India is playing the best cricket so far at this World Cup'

'Team India is playing the best cricket so far at this World Cup'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Insisting that India are currently playing the "best cricket of the World Cup", West Indies batting legend Brian Lara feels that the defending champions must test their bench strength against minnows UAE in a Pool B match in Perth.

PIX: Narine stars again as Knight Riders win to go top

PIX: Narine stars again as Knight Riders win to go top

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

A fine all-round bowling display saw Trinbago Knight Riders win the battle of the unbeaten teams and go to the top of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) table. Glenn Phillips was the only standout for the Jamaica Tallawahs as the power-hitters struggled for fluency, and Sunil Narine's second consecutive 50 did the bulk of the work even as the Knight Riders took their time about the chase.

How the record changed hands

How the record changed hands

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Here is how the record of highest run-scorer in Tests has changed hands (from 1000 runs onwards).

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Allan Jones is visually challenged since birth but he still turns up to take his designated seat whenever there is a Test match at the Basin Reverse.

What Tendulkar said about the 'sweet spot' on Kohli's bat...

What Tendulkar said about the 'sweet spot' on Kohli's bat...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Sachin Tendulkar heaped lavish praise on Virat Kohli after the Indian captain slammed a record-breaking double century in the one-off Test against Bangladesh in Hyderabad.

US records over 2,000 coronavirus deaths in a day

US records over 2,000 coronavirus deaths in a day

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

The number of infections in America has crossed 500,000, the highest in the world

T20 WC is long, long way away, let's focus on present: Rohit Sharma

T20 WC is long, long way away, let's focus on present: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Ahead of the series-decider against West Indies, Rohit Sharma doesn't want to lose his sleep over World T20s

Waugh describes best batsmen of era, also praises Smith

Waugh describes best batsmen of era, also praises Smith

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Former skipper Steve Waugh has heaped praise on the current Australia captain Steven Smith, labeling him 'the gap hitter I've ever seen'. A guest speaker at the India Today Conclave 2016 in New Delhi, Waugh was asked to describe the prototype for his perfect batsmen, which involved him cherry-picking the greatest strengths from the best players he's seen. Waugh praised Smith's ability to pierce the field with his 'strong and subtle wrist'. "I think Steve Smith would be in there purely because he's the best gap hitter I've ever seen of any cricketer," he said. "If you watch him bat, he rarely hits the ball to the fieldsmen. That's why he scores so many runs. "Even though his technique is not great, he finds the gaps incredibly well." Smith had recently accepted that it's timing and form that he relies on when looking to go big. "For me, hitting sixes is about trying to keep my shape as much as possible," Smith said last week.

50 years on, stunning unseen pictures of the Beatles in India!

50 years on, stunning unseen pictures of the Beatles in India!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The band's trip to Rishikesh delayed their split till 1970! This & other unheard stories...

Special: The Indian Test centurions at Lord's

Special: The Indian Test centurions at Lord's

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

India has played 16 Tests at the venue, but it's not been a happy hunting ground. Individual Indian records, however, are impressive. Rediff.com presents the Indians who scored a century at Lord's.

Records set by Australian Test debutant Agar

Records set by Australian Test debutant Agar

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The records set by Australia's Ashton Agar and Phil Hughes against England during the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Thursday.

Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dubey's rise reflects in IPL auction

Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dubey's rise reflects in IPL auction

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Shivam Dubey was on Tuesday grabbed by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a whopping Rs 5 crore.

Cognizant to pay $28m in US to settle India bribery case

Cognizant to pay $28m in US to settle India bribery case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

The company, which had made voluntary disclosures about the bribery incident to the US authorities, also said with this resolution, there was no pending investigations against Cognizant.

Trump hasn't grown into the job because he can't: Obama

Trump hasn't grown into the job because he can't: Obama

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Obama said that both Biden and Harris have the experience needed to get things done and they have concrete policies that will turn their vision of a better, fairer, stronger country into reality.

Can lack of sleep kill you?

Can lack of sleep kill you?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

people who have slept for fewer than seven of the past 24 hours have higher odds of being involved in car crashes.

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' found guilty; faces life in prison

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' found guilty; faces life in prison

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera was convicted on numerous counts including money laundering, engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise, distribution of heroin and cocaine and other drugs, and illegal arms possession.

1 killed, hundreds evacuated after 70 explosions hit gas pipeline in Boston

1 killed, hundreds evacuated after 70 explosions hit gas pipeline in Boston

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The Massachusetts State Police said in a tweet that residents in the affected areas who have gas service from Columbia Gas 'should evacuate their homes immediately if they have not done so'.

IPL: Smith ends worries of fitness, form

IPL: Smith ends worries of fitness, form

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Smith top-scored with 73 not out for Rajasthan Royals in their relatively meagre total of 139 for three in Jaipur.

It's an odd, odd world out there!

It's an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

It's an odd, odd world out there!

Chanderpaul should have received proper send-off: Lara

Chanderpaul should have received proper send-off: Lara

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has described Shivnarine Chanderpaul as 'one of the giants of the Caribbean cricket' and expressed that the recently retired batsman should have been given a 'proper send-off' in international cricket.

Chanderpaul retires from international cricket

Chanderpaul retires from international cricket

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has officially retired from international cricket, seven months after selectors opted to discard the veteran and push for a youth-oriented policy.

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The new jobs - created both directly and indirectly - will be across industries, including IT, skill development, content creation, retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

'Cricket's god' Sachin Tendulkar in line for another honour

'Cricket's god' Sachin Tendulkar in line for another honour

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Sachin Tendulkar is pitted against legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne and South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis as they vie for the ESPNcricinfo's Cricketer of the Generation award. Brian Lara who's legend is often compared to the greatness of Tendulkar, missed out on a place in the top three spot.