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Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Family, sportspeople and entertainers bid farewell to Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne at a private funeral held at his hometown in Melbourne on Sunday.

Andhra ex-minister's revolt against CM Jagan Reddy sees dramatic end

Andhra ex-minister's revolt against CM Jagan Reddy sees dramatic end

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Sucharita finally met the Chief Minister and YSRC president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy in Amaravati on Wednesday and reportedly poured out her agony over being denied a second chance in the recent Cabinet reconstitution.

Modi, Blinken draw China ire for greeting Dalai Lama on birthday

Modi, Blinken draw China ire for greeting Dalai Lama on birthday

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing that "the Indian side should fully recognise the anti-China separatist nature of the 14th Dalai Lama."

Why England Defeated Pakistan

Why England Defeated Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

England underlined their domination in white ball cricket as they outclassed Pakistan by five wickets to win the T20 World Cup title on Sunday.

BMW X4 lords over other cars on the road

BMW X4 lords over other cars on the road

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The X4 offers an imposing presence that you cannot miss even in a crowd of other cars, says Pavan Lall.

PIX: England edge ahead after SA collapse on Day 1

PIX: England edge ahead after SA collapse on Day 1

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Seamer Ollie Robinson took 5/49 as England skittled South Africa out for 118 on the third day of the third Test at The Oval on Saturday, before grinding their way to 154/7 in reply, a lead of 36 runs.

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Downton Abbey: A New Era premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on May 15. Guess who was there to celebrate?

Pakistan one of the most dangerous nations in world: Biden

Pakistan one of the most dangerous nations in world: Biden

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Biden's remarks could be seen as a setback to the Shehbaz Sharif government's bid to improve ties with the US.

Women's WC: Wasteful India lose 3-4 to NZ

Women's WC: Wasteful India lose 3-4 to NZ

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

To play Spain in crossover for QF berth

Will India continue to experiment in second Windies T20I?

Will India continue to experiment in second Windies T20I?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Rohit Sharma's buoyant India will look to continue its winning run and extend domination over the West Indies when they clash in the second T20 International in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, on Monday.

Ecstasy and Agony as India stun Australia

Ecstasy and Agony as India stun Australia

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The Indian women's hockey team entered an Olympic semi-final for the first time.

PICS: England beat Sri Lanka, enter SF; Australia out

PICS: England beat Sri Lanka, enter SF; Australia out

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

British pilots Steve Brooks and Matt Jones will circumnavigate the globe in a restored Spitfire.

India to test fringe as ODI series kicks off vs WI

India to test fringe as ODI series kicks off vs WI

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

West Indies are smarting from their 0-3 loss at home in the ODIs against Bangladesh. All-rounder Jason Holder has made a comeback and will give much needed balance to the side, led by Nicholas Pooran.

T20 World Cup: Buttler, Hales fire in crucial win over New Zealand

T20 World Cup: Buttler, Hales fire in crucial win over New Zealand

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between England and New Zealand in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gunpoint in London

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gunpoint in London

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

How to Flaunt Your Midriff in Style

How to Flaunt Your Midriff in Style

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Ab-baring looks from the Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2021.

Audi Q5 is a 'luxury crossover'

Audi Q5 is a 'luxury crossover'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

While the Q5 is a light driving car that feels like you can easily fling it over and around brooks and brushes and hills and plains, it's also versatile in that its rear seat is as comfy and spacious as you'd expect, says Pavan Lall.

Tokyo Games: EXCITING Pix!

Tokyo Games: EXCITING Pix!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

T20s against England: Time for experimentation over for India

T20s against England: Time for experimentation over for India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Skipper Rohit Sharma will be travelling to the port city on Wednesday and is expected to feature in the series-opener.

Indian origin golfer Megha in surprise lead at US Open

Indian origin golfer Megha in surprise lead at US Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Megha Ganne, a 17-year-old American amateur with Indian parentage, shocked the big names in women's golf by taking the lead in the first round of the US Women's Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco.

Unbeaten India target clean sweep against Windies

Unbeaten India target clean sweep against Windies

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

A ruthless Indian team is unlikely to take its foot off the pedal as it aims to top up a world-record winning feat with another clean sweep against the West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Stokes shines as England demolish WI to level series

PHOTOS: Stokes shines as England demolish WI to level series

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

England levelled the three-Test series against West Indies after bowling the tourists out for 198 in the second innings to win by 113 runs in the final session of the second Test with Ben Stokes in inspired form at Old Trafford on Monday. England had declared their second innings at 129-3 in the first session in Manchester after sizzling all-rounder Stokes smashed 78 off 57 deliveries, setting West Indies a target of 312 with 85 overs left in the day.

India aim to fix middle-order woes, clinch series vs WI

India aim to fix middle-order woes, clinch series vs WI

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Having won the first game by three runs, another victory will give India a successive ODI series win in the Caribbean.

Inspiring! How Twitter helped this chemo survivor

Inspiring! How Twitter helped this chemo survivor

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Taleah Brooks just asked Twitter to help her find an affordable stylist for her graduation.

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L Music

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L Music

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Fantastical musical moments from the International Jazz Day concert in Mumbai.

The Soldier Who Was A Chinese PoW For 7 Months

The Soldier Who Was A Chinese PoW For 7 Months

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

'I was exhausted, hungry, unshaven and despondent.' 'My mouth was full of sores due to dehydration.' 'My clothes were in tatters due to walking through bushes and sliding down thorny slopes,' Brigadier John Parshuram Dalvi wrote of his capture during the 1962 War.

'Unseen hand' behind hijab row to engineer unrest, disharmony: HC

'Unseen hand' behind hijab row to engineer unrest, disharmony: HC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

"The way the hijab imbroglio unfolded gives scope for the argument that some 'unseen hands' are at work to engineer social unrest and disharmony. Much is not necessary to specify," the three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi said in the order.

Shaheen helps Pak edge past Windies in 2nd T20I

Shaheen helps Pak edge past Windies in 2nd T20I

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Brandon King finally departed in the 16th over a well-made 67 and West Indies was left in a spot of bother, needing 55 to win from 28 balls. The visitors kept on losing wickets at regular intervals and in the end, Pakistan registered a win.

Pressure on returning Kohli ahead of 2nd T20I

Pressure on returning Kohli ahead of 2nd T20I

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

England, who were blown away by the visitors at Southampton, will back themselves to make a strong comeback.

Cost of Trump order on H-1B, L1 visas to US? $100 bn

Cost of Trump order on H-1B, L1 visas to US? $100 bn

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

President Donald Trump's executive order restricting entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, mainly on H-1B and L1 visas, has resulted in an estimated loss of $100 billion to companies in the US, a top American think-tank claimed. The executive order signed by Trump on June 22, that had temporarily banned issuing fresh H-1B and L-1 visas till December 31, caused a negative impact to the valuation of Fortune 500 firms equivalent to over $100 billion in losses, Brookings Institute said in a report released this week.

PHOTOS: India crush Windies in opening T20I

PHOTOS: India crush Windies in opening T20I

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Images from the first T20 International between India and West Indies at the Brian Lara stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad on Friday.

Joe Root overshadowed by brother Billy in County clash

Joe Root overshadowed by brother Billy in County clash

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Billy Root claimed a chunk of family bragging rights over older brother and England Test captain Joe Root on Sunday when the pair came face to face in the County Championship.

Dissidence won't be brooked, says Uddhav; Joshi apologises

Dissidence won't be brooked, says Uddhav; Joshi apologises

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Showing that he was in full control of the party, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said that dissidents were free to leave; while senior party leader Manohar Joshi, who had criticised his leadership style recently, apologised.

BREATHTAKING! JLo, Padma, Salma in bikinis

BREATHTAKING! JLo, Padma, Salma in bikinis

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

These 50 plus celebs give us serious fitness inspiration with their bikini pics.

2nd Test, Day 4, PHOTOS: England take 219-run lead

2nd Test, Day 4, PHOTOS: England take 219-run lead

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test played between England and West Indies at Manchester on Sunday.

The Funniest Animals!

The Funniest Animals!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Have a look at these funniest animal photos taken from the incredible world we live in.

5th T20I PIX: Iyer, spinners help India rout WI, win series 4-1

5th T20I PIX: Iyer, spinners help India rout WI, win series 4-1

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Images from the fifth T20 International between West Indies and India at Lauderhill on Sunday

4th T20I: Iyer vs Hooda, who will find the spot in playing XI?

4th T20I: Iyer vs Hooda, who will find the spot in playing XI?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Shreyas Iyer's performance will be under intense scrutiny as India gear up for the back-to-back T20I games against West Indies

Mithali, Mandhana drop in ICC Women's ODI Player rankings

Mithali, Mandhana drop in ICC Women's ODI Player rankings

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The first five games of the ICC event have caused a lot of movement in the women's ODI player rankings with Australia skipper Meg Lanning climbing up two spots in the rankings for batters.