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CPL: Trinbago unstoppable; Nabi shines in Zouks' win

CPL: Trinbago unstoppable; Nabi shines in Zouks' win

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Mohammed Nabi claimed five for 15 as he powered St. Lucia Zouks to a comprehensive six-wicket win over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.

Qualifier 1: Ambitious Delhi Capitals face mighty Mumbai Indians

Qualifier 1: Ambitious Delhi Capitals face mighty Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

They stand on the opposite ends of IPL's success spectrum but there is little to separate between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in the tournament's 13th edition as they head into a blockbuster Qualifier 1 match, in Dubai, on Thursday.

Play-off berth secured, Mumbai Indians eyeing to spoil DC's party

Play-off berth secured, Mumbai Indians eyeing to spoil DC's party

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians had roared back to form after thrashing RCB by five-wickets in the last game, there are problems aplenty for DC.

400 killed in Syria since arrival of Arab League monitors: UN

400 killed in Syria since arrival of Arab League monitors: UN

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

An estimated 400 people, an average of 40 a day, have been killed in Syria in the days following the arrival of the Arab League monitors in the country, a top United Nations official has said.

16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Sixteen people were feared dead after a large hot air balloon they were riding in caught fire and crashed in central Texas on Saturday, according to officials.

Indian American executive sentenced in $34-mn fraud

Indian American executive sentenced in $34-mn fraud

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

A former Indian-American executive of Koss Corporation was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Thursday for embezzling $34 million from the Milwaukee headphones maker.

Man City coach Guardiola extends contract to 2021

Man City coach Guardiola extends contract to 2021

Rediff.com17 May 2018

City became the first top-flight club to collect 100 points in a season and broke records for goals scored in a Premier League campaign (106), the most victories and best goal difference.

KKR skipper has word of praise for Russell

KKR skipper has word of praise for Russell

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Dinesh Karthik said in-form Andre Russell batted with a 'lot of maturity'

IPL PHOTOS: Kuldeep shines in KKR's easy win over Royals

IPL PHOTOS: Kuldeep shines in KKR's easy win over Royals

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Spinner Kuldeep Yadav starred with an impressive four-wicket spell as he set up Kolkata Knight Riders to a comfortable six-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

Fireworks expected as Australia-NZ face-off in Champions Trophy

Fireworks expected as Australia-NZ face-off in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

While multiple-time world champions and Champions Trophy winners Australia are always a tough nut to crack, New Zealand will enter the game at Edgbaston with renewed confidence after their six-wicket warm-up win over Sri Lanka at the same venue.

Mumbai face tricky Kolkata test to stay afloat

Mumbai face tricky Kolkata test to stay afloat

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Mumbai Indians's road to redemption in the Indian Premier League faces another tricky test on Sunday when they host formidable Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai.

Why cricket needs to reassess the impact of T20s

Why cricket needs to reassess the impact of T20s

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

New Zealand legend Glenn Turner is concerned about the impact of T20 cricket on the "more worthwhile forms" of the game and feels that the coronavirus-forced break is a good time to "reassess" the future of the sport. The 72-year-old Turner, who is also the former chairman of New Zealand's selection panel, believes that cricket administrators have "gone down a path of capitalism".

IPL: Battle of big hitters as Mumbai take on KKR

IPL: Battle of big hitters as Mumbai take on KKR

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Grace and strength will be on one side while poise and killer instinct on the other when a revamped Kolkata Knight Riders take on champions Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, on Wednesday.

'Maxi's catch was more satisfying but technically a little easier'

'Maxi's catch was more satisfying but technically a little easier'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Two stunning catches by Mitchell Starc gave Royal Challengers Bangalore a great chance of defending a modest total against Kings XI Punjab, and the Australian felt that dismissing destructive batsman Glenn Maxwell with his brilliant effort was very "satisfying".

Burglary attempt at Tsotsobe's house

Burglary attempt at Tsotsobe's house

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Local police foiled a burglary attempt at Lonwabo Tsotsobe's house when they arrested two thieves and recovered goods worth R 50,000 in Port Elizabeth.

Confident CSK seek perfect homecoming at Chepauk

Confident CSK seek perfect homecoming at Chepauk

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

For the legion of CSK fans, it will be a homecoming like no other as the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side will play at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai for the first time since May 2015.

IPL final: Will Delhi deny mighty Mumbai a high five?

IPL final: Will Delhi deny mighty Mumbai a high five?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The unmatched legacy and hegemony created by the galacticos of Mumbai Indians will be thoroughly challenged by a young Mumbaikar Shreyas Iyer, who will lead a passionate-but-unpredictable Delhi Capitals in a cracker of an Indian Premier League final, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

David Beckham's sister living on state benefits

David Beckham's sister living on state benefits

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

England footballer David Beckham's elder sister Lynne is reportedly upset after learning that his elder sister is living on a 164-pounds-per-week state hand-outs in Britain.

Can KKR turn around their fortunes?

Can KKR turn around their fortunes?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be striving to turn around their fortunes in IPL 2021 after a below-par showing last season.

Will he be the HOTTEST player to watch out for in IPL auction?

Will he be the HOTTEST player to watch out for in IPL auction?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Released by Delhi Daredevils, in-form batsman from Australia, Travis Head, could emerge as one of the most coveted players at next month's Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

Varun Aaron counts benefits of County cricket

Varun Aaron counts benefits of County cricket

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Aaron took full advantage of the Eden greentop and delivered a beauty to clean up Gill with a knuckle-ball that sharply cut back in.

Nehra ruled out of IPL

Nehra ruled out of IPL

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Ashish Nehra has been ruled out of the rest of the Indian Premier League T20 tournament.

#LondonFashionWeek: Men with baby bumps strode the ramp

#LondonFashionWeek: Men with baby bumps strode the ramp

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Normal is boring at this fashion week.

PICS: Kolkata lose to Rajasthan despite Karthik's 97

PICS: Kolkata lose to Rajasthan despite Karthik's 97

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Images from Thursday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, in Kolkata.

Look who showed up at Trump's inauguration

Look who showed up at Trump's inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

A gaggle of past presidents, prominent Senators, and other famous and eminent personalities gathered at Capitol Hill for the swearing-in ceremony of Donald J Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

Trump bans Federal agencies from contracting H-1B visa holders

Trump bans Federal agencies from contracting H-1B visa holders

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Trump told reporters that his administration will not tolerate firing of hardworking Americans in pursuit of cheap foreign labour.

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.

Can Rajasthan stop rampaging KKR?

Can Rajasthan stop rampaging KKR?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

KKR will head to the game with the belief that the side can win from any situation, which they have demonstrated time and again.

Cambridge scholarships for Indian students

Cambridge scholarships for Indian students

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

The Manmohan Singh Undergraduate Scholarship programme will provide full funding, covering fees and means-tested maintenance, for undergraduate study in any subject at any of the colleges that are part of the University of Cambridge.

IPL Eliminator: Rajasthan have a mountain to climb against KKR

IPL Eliminator: Rajasthan have a mountain to climb against KKR

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The Knight Riders have outplayed Rajasthan both in the home and away games this season.

Canadian employer fined $25,000 for racial slur

Canadian employer fined $25,000 for racial slur

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

During the five-day hearing last year, Tompkins admitted he is a tough boss and often yelled and swore at employees.

Air India, your humble airline

Air India, your humble airline

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Air India vacates posh Berkeley Square space, will it leave Nariman Point?

UN worried about lack of freedom for Tamils

UN worried about lack of freedom for Tamils

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Internally Displaced Persons, who live in government-run camps in Sri Lanka, lack the basic right of freedom of movement, according to a top United Nations official who visited the country recently.

Can KKR end their losing run against Mumbai Indians?

Can KKR end their losing run against Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians have an eight-match winning streak against Kolkata Knight Riders with an overall 18-5 head-to-head record.

Was important to bat through in AB's absence: Kohli

Was important to bat through in AB's absence: Kohli

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Virat Kohli was a relieved man after a nail-biting 10-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, in Kolkata on Friday, kept Royal Challengers Bangalore's hopes alive in the Indian Premier League.

With five games in 9 days, KKR players are tired

With five games in 9 days, KKR players are tired

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

KKR slumped to their third straight defeat after losing to CSK by five wickets in a home game, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

What makes KKR such a dangerous team...

What makes KKR such a dangerous team...

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik praised his players for their all-round clinical effort in his side's eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals.

Who will gain upper hand? Delhi or KKR?

Who will gain upper hand? Delhi or KKR?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Sitting atop the points table, Kolkata Knight Riders would look to consolidate their position when they clash with an equally confident Delhi Daredevils in what promises to be a thrilling IPL encounter, in New Delhi, on Monday.

Men face off at World Beard and Moustache Championship

Men face off at World Beard and Moustache Championship

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The world's best and most full-bodied beards have been crowned. Thousands of facial hair aficionados flocked to Austin, Texas to witness the 2017 World Beard and Moustache Championships.

Intelligent people less likely to believe in God

Intelligent people less likely to believe in God

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

People with higher intelligence quotients are less likely to believe in God because they have questioning minds, a new study has revealed. Researchers, led by Professor Richard Lynn of Ulster University, have found a link between intelligence and atheism -- in fact, according to them, university academics are less likely to believe in God than almost anyone else.