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Bracewell replaces injured Henry for India ODIs

Bracewell replaces injured Henry for India ODIs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

New Zealand pacer Doug Bracewell has been called in as a replacement for the injured Matt Henry in the ODI squads for India and Pakistan.

Umesh Yadav signs for Essex

Umesh Yadav signs for Essex

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Indian pacer Umesh Yadav has signed with Division One English County side Essex for the remainder of the 2023 championship.

PIX: Williamson, Nicholls hit double tons as New Zealand dominate

PIX: Williamson, Nicholls hit double tons as New Zealand dominate

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls both scored double centuries and shared a partnership of 363 as New Zealand flayed Sri Lanka's bowling to rack up an imposing 580/4 declared on the second day of the second Test.

Walmart looking at sourcing toys, shoes, bicycles from India

Walmart looking at sourcing toys, shoes, bicycles from India

Rediff.com21 May 2023

US-based retail giant Walmart is looking to source toys, shoes and bicycles from Indian suppliers as the company is targeting to increase its exports from India to USD 10 billion annually by 2027. The company also wants to develop new suppliers in categories such as food, pharmaceuticals, consumables, health and wellness, and apparel and home textiles, a company spokesperson told PTI. Officials from the Bentonville-headquartered firm recently held a virtual meeting with several domestic toy manufacturers in India.

What's Joe Biden Celebrating?

What's Joe Biden Celebrating?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

US President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act, a landmark bill protecting same-sex marriage, on the south lawn at the White House on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

Walmart boost: India's readymade garment exports limping to normalcy in May

Walmart boost: India's readymade garment exports limping to normalcy in May

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

After dipping by as much as 17 per cent in April, readymade garment (RMG) exports of all textile categories in India are showing signs of recovery in May. Exporters in Tiruppur are indicating a rise in rupee terms during the month, while it may take at least a month for volumes to be back in positive terrain. Among the global majors that are placing orders in the textile hub include Walmart, H&M (Hennes & Mauritz AB), Tommy Hilfiger and Target.

Thousands gather outside White House to welcome Modi

Thousands gather outside White House to welcome Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Slogans like 'Vande Mataram', 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Modi, Modi' went up the air amid a mood of cheer.

New Zealand on the brink of series sweep vs Sri Lanka

New Zealand on the brink of series sweep vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

NZ bowlers dismissed the tourists for 164 and reducing them to 113 for two, still 303 runs in arrear

Binny Bansal, Accel and Tiger Global exit Flipkart with bumper returns

Binny Bansal, Accel and Tiger Global exit Flipkart with bumper returns

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has paid $1.4 billion to buy out US-based Tiger Global's investment in e-commerce firm Flipkart, according to sources. The transaction puts Flipkart's valuation at $35 billion, against nearly $38 billion in 2021 when it raised funds from Japan's SoftBank, Walmart, and other investors. Tiger Global, Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal, and Accel now have all fully exited the e-commerce firm by selling their stake to Walmart.

2nd Test: Conway puts New Zealand on top after rainy Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

2nd Test: Conway puts New Zealand on top after rainy Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Conway's 78 from 108 balls on a grassy pitch gave the hosts a flying start

Modi, Biden to take questions from US media after talks

Modi, Biden to take questions from US media after talks

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden will have a one-on-one meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday before holding high-level talks to further boost the growing Indo-US strategic relations in areas like defence, space, clean energy and critical technologies.

When Kamala Harris Kissed On Stage

When Kamala Harris Kissed On Stage

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

On Election Day eve, November 7, Kamala Devi Harris was in her native California campaigning at a Get Out The Vote event on the UCLA campus.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka set for thrilling final day!

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka set for thrilling final day!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

New Zealand will go into the final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka needing 257 runs for victory with nine wickets in hand.

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

James became a leading voice in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

Bracewell snares hat-trick in first T20 international over

Bracewell snares hat-trick in first T20 international over

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The 31-year-old Bracewell, cousin of Black Caps seamer Doug and nephew of former internationals Brendon and John, has made his New Zealand debut in all three formats this year.

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

India ODIs: Uphill task for NZ without Boult, Southee

India ODIs: Uphill task for NZ without Boult, Southee

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Experienced pacers Tim Southee and Trent Boult's absence leaves a "massive hole" in the New Zealand squad, but also provides a chance to fringe players to step up during the India tour, says stand-in-captain Tom Latham.

Bowling a worry as India aim to seal ODI series vs NZ

Bowling a worry as India aim to seal ODI series vs NZ

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

India will be expecting more runs from the middle order and discipline in the death overs as they look for a series sealing win against New Zealand in the second ODI in Raipur on Saturday.

Confident India target series whitewash against Kiwis

Confident India target series whitewash against Kiwis

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

New Zealand, on the other hand, will be eager to grab a consolation win to boost their morale.

Why Kishan could bat in middle order vs New Zealand

Why Kishan could bat in middle order vs New Zealand

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Ishan Kishan had to sit out of the Sri Lanka series despite scoring the fastest double hundred in the history of ODIs against Bangladesh.

The World of Misfits Fashion Show

The World of Misfits Fashion Show

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Prabal Gurung chose the old Japanese consulate at New York's United Nations Plaza to be the venue for his Spring/Summer 2023 collection because a United Nations backdrop underlined the message he read out, to his audience and the world at large, via his array of garments.

'We talk about India in every board meeting'

'We talk about India in every board meeting'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

'India has a lot of potential, not just in commercial aspects, but also in hiring of people and sourcing of products.'

Nasa astronauts aboard SpaceX capsule make 1st splashdown in 45 years

Nasa astronauts aboard SpaceX capsule make 1st splashdown in 45 years

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

"Thanks for flying @SpaceX." Current Location: Planet Earth. A 2:48pm ET, @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug splashed down, marking the first splashdown of an American crew spacecraft in 45 years. #LaunchAmerica," NASA said in a tweet earlier.

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The squad will then be trimmed to 15 for the ICC World Test Championship final against India at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton starting on June 18, as per ICC regulations.

Kamala Harris wears 2 Black designers on Inauguration Day

Kamala Harris wears 2 Black designers on Inauguration Day

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

In opting to wear the dress designed by Christopher John Rogers and Sergio Hudson, Harris has sent her own message to the country that Black designers have arrived on the scene.

Kamala Harris sworn in as America's first woman vice president

Kamala Harris sworn in as America's first woman vice president

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Harris, the daughter of an Indian immigrant from Chennai, scripted history by becoming the first-ever woman Vice President of the United States. She is also the first female, first Black and first South Asian American vice president.

Top moments from Biden's inauguration

Top moments from Biden's inauguration

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Scenes from Inauguration Day in Washington, DC as Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.

The FUNNIEST ANIMAL PIX!

The FUNNIEST ANIMAL PIX!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The winning photos of the Animal Friends Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2022.

NZ in Pakistan after 18 years for white-ball series

NZ in Pakistan after 18 years for white-ball series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

New Zealand last toured Pakistan in 2003 for a white-ball series and since then have avoided touring the country because of security reasons.

New Zealand announce team for WTC final

New Zealand announce team for WTC final

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Skipper Williamson cleared to play; spinner Patel included in 15-man squad

Massive blast in Assam oil well, 3 foreign experts injured

Massive blast in Assam oil well, 3 foreign experts injured

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The experts have been rushed to a hospital at Dibrugarh, Oil India Limited's senior manager, public affairs, Jayanata Bormudoi, said.

Walmart not keen to open retail stores in India

Walmart not keen to open retail stores in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

American retail giant Walmart is not keen on opening direct-to-consumer physical stores in India, but will focus on growing its acquisitions - online marketplace Flipkart and payments major PhonePe, a top official said on Friday. It can be noted that the company acquired Flipkart and PhonePe in a $16 billion deal a few years back. "We've got an omnichannel strategy that includes both of those components.

Remembering Spin Legend Sonny Ramadhin

Remembering Spin Legend Sonny Ramadhin

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Sonny Ramadhin, the mystery spinner from Trinidad who bamboozled England in 1950 and the first Indian to play for the West Indies, passed into the ages on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Tena Desae, Judi Dench at Second Best Marigold Hotel premiere

Tena Desae, Judi Dench at Second Best Marigold Hotel premiere

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The film releases in North America on March 6.

VP will be great, but 'Momala' means most: Kamala Harris

VP will be great, but 'Momala' means most: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'Family is everything to me too. And I cannot wait for America to get to know my husband Doug and our amazing kids, Cole and Ella'

Man carrying weapon arrested outside Kamala Harris' home

Man carrying weapon arrested outside Kamala Harris' home

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The arrest comes as the district is in a state of heightened security following the January 6 insurrection attempt at the US Capitol.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

New Zealand recall Neesham, Astle to counter India

New Zealand recall Neesham, Astle to counter India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Neesham replaced Doug Bracewell in the team while leg-spinner Ish Sodhi made way for Astle.

Alabama Democrat edges past Roy Moore in US senate race

Alabama Democrat edges past Roy Moore in US senate race

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Doug Jones scored a stunning upset in the Alabama Senate race as he defeated accused paedophile Roy Moore, in a huge blow to US President Donald Trump.

Covid: Biden calls 500,000 toll in US 'heartbreaking milestone'

Covid: Biden calls 500,000 toll in US 'heartbreaking milestone'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Citing the figure of 500,071 dead in the US, Biden said, "that's more Americans who've died in one year -- this pandemic -- than in World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War combined.