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SEE! Bairstow carries protestor off the field!

SEE! Bairstow carries protestor off the field!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The first morning of the second Ashes Test at Lord's was interrupted when two Just Stop Oil protesters ran on to the ground and scattered orange powder on the outfield.

IPL: Royals aim to seal play-offs berth against Punjab

IPL: Royals aim to seal play-offs berth against Punjab

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals take on Punjab Kings aiming to seal their IPL play-offs berth, in their penultimate league match.

Indian man pleads guilty to attacking White House in a bid to 'seize power'

Indian man pleads guilty to attacking White House in a bid to 'seize power'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

According to the plea agreement, Sai Varshith Kandula (20), of St Louis, Missouri, crashed a rented truck into the White House perimeter, and he was attempting to gain access to the White House to seize political power.

'Who said I am finished?': Warner

'Who said I am finished?': Warner

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The selectors have decided to rest David Warner for the five-match T20 series in India following Australia's ODI World Cup triumph.

Khawaja doubtful for 2nd Test ater blow to jaw

Khawaja doubtful for 2nd Test ater blow to jaw

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The 37-year-old spat blood and was feeling his jaw before leaving the ground.

'Stokes, Archer still in the mix for T20 World Cup'

'Stokes, Archer still in the mix for T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer will be given every chance to prove their fitness before next year's Twenty20 World Cup.

Warner expecting cold farewell from crowds in NZ

Warner expecting cold farewell from crowds in NZ

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Warner described local fans as "derogatory and pretty vulgar" after the Australians were targeted for abuse during a test and ODI tour of New Zealand in 2016.

Yoga, clarity of thought and another milestone for Bopanna

Yoga, clarity of thought and another milestone for Bopanna

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Bopanna also spoke about the challenging conditions at the Australian Open and having to push his boundaries to get them wins.

Balbirnie stars as Ireland stun Pakistan in first T20I

Balbirnie stars as Ireland stun Pakistan in first T20I

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Set 183 for victory, Andrew Balbirnie produced a stunning knock to take Ireland over the line with five wickets and a ball to spare in front of a sell-out crowd.

Wimbledon PIX: Sun snuffs out Raducanu's renaissance

Wimbledon PIX: Sun snuffs out Raducanu's renaissance

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 7 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Sunday.

Can CSK fend off bottom-placed GT to bolster playoff chances?

Can CSK fend off bottom-placed GT to bolster playoff chances?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Despite being hit by the absence of key bowlers due to injuries as well as international commitments, Chennai Super Kings will still like to display their on-field ruthlessness while taking on wooden spooners Gujarat Titans in a 12th round IPL encounter in Ahmedabad on Friday.

US speaks again on Kejriwal, mentions frozen Cong accounts

US speaks again on Kejriwal, mentions frozen Cong accounts

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Ministry of External Affairs officials summoned the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena at its office in South Block in Delhi and lodged a strong protest against a US State Department official's remarks on Kejriwal's arrest.

Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The incident took place in San Mateo on Monday, the police were quoted as saying by the the report.

PICS: Navarro ends Osaka's Wimbledon comeback

PICS: Navarro ends Osaka's Wimbledon comeback

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Wednesday.

SRH aim for playoffs in crucial clash with GT

SRH aim for playoffs in crucial clash with GT

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Pat Cummins-led side will also want to challenge for the top two spots, which is a possibility considering they have one more game after this match and a healthy net run rate of +0.406.

Marsh to captain Australia for Windies T20 series, Cummins rested

Marsh to captain Australia for Windies T20 series, Cummins rested

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Australia are hosting West Indies for three T20s between Feb. 9-13 as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the Caribbean and U.S. in June.

Smith to assume new role as Australia's Test opener

Smith to assume new role as Australia's Test opener

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Apart from Renshaw's inclusion in place of Warner, there are no changes to the squad which beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third and final test to sweep the series 3-0 last week.

'When innocent children die...': Modi to Putin on Ukraine war

'When innocent children die...': Modi to Putin on Ukraine war

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told Russian President Vladimir Putin that a solution to the Ukraine conflict is not possible on the battlefield and peace efforts do not succeed in the midst of bombs and bullets even as he flagged concerns over a missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv.

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Love them, hate them but the Oscars have a way of sneaking up on you.

Bopanna-Ebden battle to advance into US Open quarters

Bopanna-Ebden battle to advance into US Open quarters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The 43-year-old remains the only Indian in the fray in the men's doubles event after Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni made first round exits.

Gujarat Titans in must-win battle vs in-form KKR

Gujarat Titans in must-win battle vs in-form KKR

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Shubman Gill's return to form will provide a big boost to Gujarat Titans as they square off against table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in their must-win IPL game in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner ease into quarter-finals

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner ease into quarter-finals

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 7 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Sunday.

US remarks on Kejriwal's arrest unwarranted: MEA

US remarks on Kejriwal's arrest unwarranted: MEA

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

India on Thursday said the United States State Department's recent remarks on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is 'unwarranted' and asserted the country is 'proud of its independent and robust democratic institutions' and committed to protect them from any form of undue external influences.

Bopanna and Chinappa shortlisted for Padma Shri

Bopanna and Chinappa shortlisted for Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Tennis star Rohan Bopanna, who is set to be crowned world number one in the doubles format, was on Thursday selected for the prestigious Padma Shri honour by the government along with six other athletes including veteran squash player Joshna Chinappa.

US evades question on giving nod to Pak strike on Iran

US evades question on giving nod to Pak strike on Iran

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The United States on Thursday (local time) evaded a question on whether Pakistan held prior consultations with Washington, DC before conducting retaliatory air strikes on Iran.

WPL 2024: Focus on young Indian stars as Mumbai take on Delhi in opener

WPL 2024: Focus on young Indian stars as Mumbai take on Delhi in opener

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The second edition of the Women's Premier League, beginning in Bengaluru on Friday with a high-profile match between defending champions Mumbai Indians and runners-up Delhi Capitals, will be optimistic about meeting its existential purpose of giving a wider platform to promising home-grown talents.

Sindhu advances to Madrid Masters quarters

Sindhu advances to Madrid Masters quarters

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

It was a smooth performance from Sindhu as she was hardly tested by the Taiwanese qualifier

Jennifer Lawrence, Matthew McConaughey: A day out in Hollywood

Jennifer Lawrence, Matthew McConaughey: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

South Africa hope newbies 'find their feet quickly'

South Africa hope newbies 'find their feet quickly'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'As long as the guys understand the way that we want to try play as a team and can keep that close to them when playing in different leagues and tournaments. Then hopefully by the time we meet up for the World Cup, the guys are used to that brand and how we want to operate as a team.'

Santner's sensational spinning feat shatters records!

Santner's sensational spinning feat shatters records!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Mitchell Santner, etched his name alongside the legendary Daniel Vettori in the annals of cricket history

US to wait for India's probe into plot to kill Pannun

US to wait for India's probe into plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

"We have noted at the most senior levels of this government the secretary of state has raised this directly with his foreign counterpart that we take this issue very seriously. They told us they would conduct an investigation," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference on Tuesday.

India eye next-level T20I performance from Shreyas, Chahar

India eye next-level T20I performance from Shreyas, Chahar

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The ever-milling modern-day sport does not allow extended celebrations and India, in the immediate aftermath of their T20I series triumph, will have to hit game-mode and treat the fifth match against Australia in Bengaluru on Sunday as a workshop to fit two key pieces in their grooves ahead of an exacting assignment.

Can GT avoid a hat-trick of losses vs unbeatable RR?

Can GT avoid a hat-trick of losses vs unbeatable RR?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

RR could not have asked for a better start to the season, registering four consecutive wins from as many games.

I'd love to sort of turn it around and score some runs: Smith

I'd love to sort of turn it around and score some runs: Smith

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Australia batter Steve Smith has admitted finding it 'challenging' as an opener in Test cricket but is eager to turn it around after going through a rough patch since taking up the role.

Cummins to lead as Maxwell, Smith return for India ODIs

Cummins to lead as Maxwell, Smith return for India ODIs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Matthew Short has also been called up as an extra batter while Travis Head recovers from a fracture to his left hand.

Desperate Punjab Kings and MI in battle for survival

Desperate Punjab Kings and MI in battle for survival

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Faltering Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians desperate to resurrect IPL campaign

Hope everyone's rights are protected: UN on Kejriwal's arrest

Hope everyone's rights are protected: UN on Kejriwal's arrest

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

A spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the world body 'hopes' that in India and any country that is having elections, people's 'political and civil rights' are 'protected' and everyone is able to vote in a 'free and fair' atmosphere.

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'...without looking into yourself.' 'What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.'

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Gujarat Giants will be wary of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's newfound firepower in the middle-order when the teams clash in the Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Shastri to Pandya: Ignore fan backlash, win matches to silence critics

Shastri to Pandya: Ignore fan backlash, win matches to silence critics

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Shastri also advised Pandya to stay calm and weather the storm with solid performances.