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Sunita Williams Heads To Space

Sunita Williams Heads To Space

Rediff.com6 May 2024

At 8.04 am IST on Monday, May 7, 2024, Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will fly to space as the first crewed mission of Boeing's Starliner.

T20 WC: WI aims for solid start against PNG; USA open against Canada

T20 WC: WI aims for solid start against PNG; USA open against Canada

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

More than eight years after Carlos Brathwaite's four sixes at Eden Gardens gave them their second T20 world title, a wounded West Indies will look to redeem themselves at home when they begin their campaign in the event's ninth edition by taking on Papua New Guinea, in Georgetown on Sunday.

Fiery Johnson rips through South Africa's top order

Fiery Johnson rips through South Africa's top order

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

South Africa were 140 for six wickets in their first innings when rain brought an early close to play on the second day of the first test at SuperSport Park on Thursday. Mitchell Johnson had figures of 4 for 51.

When Paes, Bhupathi, and Sania conquered the US Open

When Paes, Bhupathi, and Sania conquered the US Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, and Mahesh Bhupathi have left their mark by collectively winning 10 US Open titles.

Top 10 Flops of IPL 2024

Top 10 Flops of IPL 2024

Rediff.com29 May 2024

IPL 2024 witnessed quite a few big names falling by the wayside as they struggled to live up to their top billing.

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Erskine hit back at Johnson, stating that his questioning Warner's selection isn't logical.

T20 Rankings: Head bumps SKY from top spot; Bumrah soars

T20 Rankings: Head bumps SKY from top spot; Bumrah soars

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Australia opener Travis head on Wednesday toppled India's Suryakumar Yadav as the number one batter in the latest ICC T20 rankings.

Unplayable Johnson drives Australia's hunger for success

Unplayable Johnson drives Australia's hunger for success

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Mitchell Johnson bowled Australia to a comprehensive 281-run victory over South Africa after taking his match haul to 12 wickets on the fourth day of the first Test at Super Sport Park on Saturday.

Can Mitchell Johnson carry good form into Ashes?

Can Mitchell Johnson carry good form into Ashes?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and faced with the prospect of a fourth straight Ashes defeat it looks like Australia will once again roll the dice on Mitchell Johnson.

'Johnson, Hodge taunted Wankhede fans'

'Johnson, Hodge taunted Wankhede fans'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

The two Aussie players allegedly incited the crowd during the seventh ODI in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Destroyer Johnson enjoys 'special, emotional' Ashes day

Destroyer Johnson enjoys 'special, emotional' Ashes day

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

For someone who has experienced the dizziest of heights and endured the bleakest of lows in a topsy-turvy career, Mitchell Johnson's ability to torture England for a second straight Ashes Test propelled the paceman to a higher plain on Saturday.

Will Sunak be re-elected? Voting begins in UK polls

Will Sunak be re-elected? Voting begins in UK polls

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The future of Rishi Sunak as Britain's Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party hangs in the balance as polling booths opened across the United Kingdom on Thursday, with millions expected to turn out to cast their votes in the general election.

Liverpool's Johnson out for a month with groin injury

Liverpool's Johnson out for a month with groin injury

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson will be out for around a month with a groin injury, British media reported on Wednesday.

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Embattled US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election in 2024 and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, saying "it is in the best interest of my party and the country".

Stats: Hazlewood, Johnson, Starc among the runs

Stats: Hazlewood, Johnson, Starc among the runs

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Steven Smith (133) became the ninth Australian to score a century on captaincy debut as Australia wriggled out from a precarious 247 for 6 to post a mammoth 505 in their first innings in the second Test against India at the Gabba on Friday. He was well-supported by Mitchell Johnson (88) and Mitchell Starc (52) who made valuable contributions down the order, as the hosts took a first innings lead of 97 runs. India ended the third day on 71 for 1 in the second innings. Statistical highlights from the day's play. Statistical highlights from the day's play.

Lehmann backs Johnson, questions over all-rounder Watson

Lehmann backs Johnson, questions over all-rounder Watson

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Paceman Mitchell Johnson is still a class act despite a poor first Test with the ball but Australia know he will not get the fast pitches he thrives on in the rest of the Ashes series, coach Darren Lehmann said.

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.

PIX: Canada stun Ireland for first win at T20 World Cup

PIX: Canada stun Ireland for first win at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Canada and Ireland, in New York, on Friday.

AstraZeneca reaffirms Covid vaccine safety amid rare TTS concerns

AstraZeneca reaffirms Covid vaccine safety amid rare TTS concerns

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Despite these rare occurrences, the pharmaceutical company maintains that extensive clinical trial data and real-world evidence consistently support the vaccine's safety and efficacy.

England footballer Johnson facing jail after child sex conviction

England footballer Johnson facing jail after child sex conviction

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

English soccer player Adam Johnson, who was sacked by Premier League club Sunderland last month, was facing jail after being found guilty on Wednesday of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.

Find out who is the toughest batsman Johnson ever faced

Find out who is the toughest batsman Johnson ever faced

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Mitchell Johnson has revealed that South Africa's AB de Villiers was the toughest batsman he has ever had to bowl during his decorated career.

PIX: Record-breaking Pooran powers WI past Afghanistan

PIX: Record-breaking Pooran powers WI past Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Nicholas Pooran smashed a record-breaking 98 off 53 balls as the West Indies trounced Afghanistan by 104 runs.

Johnson, Watson fire Australia to victory

Johnson, Watson fire Australia to victory

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Mitchell Johnson grabbed a career-best 6-31 and Shane Watson smashed a brisk 69 to guide Australia to a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first One-dayer in Pallekele.

Johnson's future may rest in Ashes

Johnson's future may rest in Ashes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Australia pace bowler Mitchell Johnson's wayward first Ashes Test performance in Brisbane has placed him squarely in the firing line for media and fan criticism as his dented side prepare for the second match in Adelaide on Friday.

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The complete list of players sold in the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah.

Johnson's baby powder is NOT really SAFE!

Johnson's baby powder is NOT really SAFE!

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Officials say sterilisation process not compliant; J&J says will appeal decision.

Bookies approached Lee and Johnson: report

Bookies approached Lee and Johnson: report

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

The murky saga of bookies making approaches to cricketers widened with revelations that two more Australians, fast bowlers Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson, had confronted an alleged Indian bookmaker during the Ashes in England last year.

Resting Johnson before Ashes recall insane: Hughes

Resting Johnson before Ashes recall insane: Hughes

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Former Australia skipper Kim Hughes has slammed selectors for being 'too precious' with Australia's bowlers and said resting dropped paceman Mitchell Johnson before a likely recall for the third Ashes Test would be lunacy.

Johnson fires Australia to dominant victory

Johnson fires Australia to dominant victory

Rediff.com6 Feb 2011

Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson again found the WACA a happy hunting ground to inspire the hosts to a 57-run victory and a 6-1 series hammering of England in the seventh and final One-Day International on Sunday.

'How is this possible?' Hassan completes gruelling Paris run with marathon gold

'How is this possible?' Hassan completes gruelling Paris run with marathon gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Netherlands' Hassan grinds out thrilling marathon gold in sprint finish

Ben Johnson says his revelations will shock

Ben Johnson says his revelations will shock

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Disgraced former sprinter Ben Johnson, who had his 100 metres gold and World record at the 1988 Olympics stripped after testing positive for steroids, says his autobiography Seoul to Soul , due in next month, will provide new evidence that he was a victim of sabotage.

SpaceX Crew-9 to fly with empty seats to bring back Sunita Williams

SpaceX Crew-9 to fly with empty seats to bring back Sunita Williams

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will launch no earlier than September 24, on the agency's SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station.

Ileana to rub shoulders with Dakota Johnson!

Ileana to rub shoulders with Dakota Johnson!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The actresses are on the jury of the Marrakech Film Festival!

WC T20: USA, Windies lock horns in crucial Super 8 tie

WC T20: USA, Windies lock horns in crucial Super 8 tie

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

USA's aggressive batting approach, as highlighted by batsman Steven Taylor, is a threat to any opponent. However, their bowling attack, which can lack discipline at times, might be vulnerable against the Windies' powerful batting lineup that includes Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, and Powell himself.

Johnson credits Sachin-Ponting partnership for win

Johnson credits Sachin-Ponting partnership for win

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Mumbai Indians fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has credited his side's 41-run victory over Pune Warriors, to the 54-run opening stand between skipper Ricky Ponting and Sachin Tendulkar.

Olympic champ Allen Johnson announces retirement

Olympic champ Allen Johnson announces retirement

Rediff.com10 Jul 2010

Former world and Olympic 110 metres hurdles champion Allen Johnson announced his retirement from athletics at the age of 39 on Saturday.

PIX: Liverpool return to the top; Haaland marks return in style

PIX: Liverpool return to the top; Haaland marks return in style

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Liverpool reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Burnley at Anfield on Saturday, but they were made to battle hard by a brave visiting side.

World No.1 Johnson crashes out; McIlroy bounces back

World No.1 Johnson crashes out; McIlroy bounces back

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Defending champion Dustin Johnson failed to advance to the knockout phase of the WGC-Dell Match Play after suffering a second straight defeat in Texas on Thursday.

Photos: Johnson wins Daytona 500, Patrick eighth

Photos: Johnson wins Daytona 500, Patrick eighth

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Jimmie Johnson cemented his place in NASCAR's list of greats by winning his second Daytona 500 on Sunday, while pole-sitter Danica Patrick placed eighth, the best finish for a woman in the 'Great American Race'.

US court pauses Biden's plan to legalise spouses status

US court pauses Biden's plan to legalise spouses status

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

In June, President Joe Biden issued a massive immigration relief to non-citizens offering a path to citizenship to the non-citizen spouses and children of American nationals.