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Imran Khan, 70

How many cricket legends have been elected prime ministers of their countries? Imran Khan, cricket star turned populist politician, turns 70 today, October 5. Glimpses from the former Pakistan......

28 years ago, memories of another day at Lord's

Monday's win at Lord's was only the second time India has won a Test at the Mecca of Cricket in 82 years. A look back at when it happened for the first time... A rare autograph sheet of the Indian......

Statue of Unity will do for Kevatia what Rann Utsav did for Kutch

'Will the Statue of Unity and Tent City Narmada have as much of a transformational effect on the local economy as the salt desert/Tent City Dhordo did is something that only time can tell,' says......

What draws today's young men to the Ayodhya campaign?

More than 25 years after the Babri Masjid was destroyed, another generation proclaims its commitment to building a Ram temple.Ritwik Sharma reports. IMAGE: A sadhu prays near a temple in Ayodhya.......

20 ideas to handle a defiant Pakistan

An Indian Border Security Force soldier patrols the fenced border against the backdrop of a Pakistani tower in Suchetgarh, southwest of Jammu. Photograph: Mukesh Gupta/Reuters Sanjeev Nayyar......

Petrol scores a century in cricket's Mecca, crosses Rs 100 in Mumbai

Petrol price on Saturday crossed the Rs 100-a-litre mark in Mumbai after the 15th increase in fuel prices this month. Photograph: ANI Photo. Petrol price was increased by 26 paise per litre and......

Why Omaha beckons Indian investors

Die-hard fans of the sage of Omaha, Berkshire chairman and legendary investor Warren Buffett, can hear him dish out investment maxims from the comfort of their homes. It’s that time of the......

Photo: Aamir Khan meets Shahid Afridi in Mecca

Aamir Khan, who is on a14-day Haj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia,met up with Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi during a prayer meet. The 47-year-old actor, who finished shooting for the......

Siraj performs Umrah at Mecca

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj at Mecca on Tuesday. Photograph: Mohammed Siraj/X India speedster Mohammed Siraj is on a religious trip to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The bowler, who has been dropped from the......

Just 2 Indians in history have achieved this at Lord's

IMAGE: KL Rahul scored exactly 100 in 177 balls with the help of 13 boundaries. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Stylish opener KL Rahul on Saturday became only the second India batter to score......

WC: Manu-Mande visit the Mecca of Indian cricket

From the Mecca of Indian cricket -- Shivaji Park -- Rediff staffers, Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande analyse today's game! Will today's game belong to the Windies on the Proteas?......

Manchester United star Pogba visits Mecca

Manchester United's star football Paul Pogba paid a visit to Mecca -- the holiest site of Islam to mark the start of Ramadan.Just a few days back, the 24-year-old Frenchman had played a crucial......

'It's our destiny and goal to win the World Cup'

West Indies skipper Rovman Powell lauded Hope for showing his mettle after being dropped for the contest against England. SCORECARD IMAGE: Shai Hope scored a majestic half-century as he......