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Travis Head or Maxwell: Possible Cummins' successor

Travis Head or Maxwell: Possible Cummins' successor

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

'I think Travis Head is quite capable. Maxwell might be able to do parts of it.'

'Imran's no typical Pakistani leader'

'Imran's no typical Pakistani leader'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'He's charismatic, a populist, very popular, and indeed a cult of personality.' 'That ensures a powerful reaction from his support base -- even if it's not sustained, it will be quite intense, and that's worrisome for stability.'

India vs Pakistan Test at Melbourne Cricket Club?

India vs Pakistan Test at Melbourne Cricket Club?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

MCC expresses interest to host Indo-Pak Test after T20 WC clash success

Messi greater than Maradona, says Argentina coach Scaloni

Messi greater than Maradona, says Argentina coach Scaloni

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Lionel Messi has surpassed Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time, Argentina's World Cup winning coach Lionel Scaloni said.

PM chairs high-level meet to review heat preparedness

PM chairs high-level meet to review heat preparedness

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness for the hot weather condition in the upcoming summer season and called for preparing separate awareness material for different stakeholders like common citizens, medical professionals, local body authorities and disaster response teams.

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'In the 1971 War my battalion suffered 4 casualties after fighting for 14 days.' 'In Operation Blue Star, I lost 19 men in just one hour.'

'Film music is not the base of my success'

'Film music is not the base of my success'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'See, nobody asked "Michael Jackson arrey, aap aaj kal toh filmon mein nahi gaate ho".' 'The problem is in India, a lot of undue importance is given to film singing.'

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow's 'controversial dismissal' on the final Day of the second Ashes Test at the Lord's has left the cricketing world divided.

Heavy rains in Gujarat as Biparjoy closes in; more than 70k evacuated

Heavy rains in Gujarat as Biparjoy closes in; more than 70k evacuated

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Thursday evening as a 'very severe cyclonic storm' with maximum wind speed reaching up to 150 kilometres per hour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Athiya-Rahul Getting Married?

Athiya-Rahul Getting Married?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

On Wednesday, Athiya reacted to the rumours by sharing a caption on her Instagram story that read, 'I hope I'm invited to the wedding that's taking place in 3 months', signing off the post with a Lol.

'Technology' appears 44 times in Modi-Biden statement, up from 5 three years ago

'Technology' appears 44 times in Modi-Biden statement, up from 5 three years ago

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

From the seas to the stars, this partnership will now be deepened by the defining role of technology, the statement said.

Centre issues 'dos and don'ts' amid unusual rise in temperature

Centre issues 'dos and don'ts' amid unusual rise in temperature

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The list of 'dos and don'ts' comes after the India meteorological department issued its first heat warning for 2023.

'Australia's pacers did not target nose and toes'

'Australia's pacers did not target nose and toes'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Former Australia pacer Michael Kasprowicz criticised the pace bowlers, led by Mitchell Starc, for not bowling enough bouncers and toe-crushers.

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

Rediff.com17 May 2023

His business successes which started with the international distribution rights for the Bollywood blockbuster movie 'Sangam' in 1964 made him one of the richest in Britain but it was the Bofors scam that made Srichand Parmanand Hinduja famous, or rather infamous, back home. SP Hinduja, as he was known, died in London on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He was 87, a family spokesperson said. Born in a business family in Karachi, British India, he and his two younger brothers were accused of receiving payments totalling Rs 64 crore in illegal commissions to help Swedish gunmaker AB Bofors secure an Indian government contract.

SEE: Yo Yo Honey Singh Sings Gatividhi

SEE: Yo Yo Honey Singh Sings Gatividhi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'I can't believe that I was out of the scene for seven long years.'

Airtel, TCS ink JV for 5G-based remote robotic operations

Airtel, TCS ink JV for 5G-based remote robotic operations

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel and IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have joined hands to build a 5G-based remote working technology using robotics, according to a joint statement. TCS during the trials has successfully tested two use cases of its Neural Manufacturing solutions on Airtel's 5G testbed in Manesar - remote robotics operations, and vision-based quality inspection, the statement claimed. "The 5G ecosystem will open limitless possibilities for enterprises to enhance productivity and serve their customers even better with digitally enabled applications.

Citing National Security, India Bans Chinese Cos

Citing National Security, India Bans Chinese Cos

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The government believes firms which are subject to China's laws could be forced to hand over information to Beijing's security services.

Diagnosed with throat and breast cancer, Navratilova vows to fight it

Diagnosed with throat and breast cancer, Navratilova vows to fight it

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Czech-born Navratilova, who became a US citizen in 1981, was also diagnosed and beat breast cancer back in 2010.

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Army guns down Pakistani militant along LoC, recovers arms, radio and mines

Army guns down Pakistani militant along LoC, recovers arms, radio and mines

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

A large quantity of weapons, including AK-47 rifles and mines with Pakistan-marking were recovered from the slain terrorist.

'I'd like Australia to bowl with a bit more courage'

'I'd like Australia to bowl with a bit more courage'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Australian cricket legend Ian Healy is shocked by the team management's decision to include two off-spinners -- Nathan Lyon and young Todd Murphy -- who have almost similar action.

India's could see fastest rollout of 5G services globally

India's could see fastest rollout of 5G services globally

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The country's two top telcos, Reliance Jio and Airtel, are working overnight to undertake one of the fastest global roll-outs of 5G services in any country just a month down the line. India might be late in the game (already 70 countries have some kind of 5G and there are 698 million 5G subscribers across the world), but it's moving at breakneck speed. In his speech at the Reliance Industries AGM, Mukesh Ambani unveiled his plan to roll out the fastest 5G network in the world, starting from four metros in October but hitting every town taluka and tehsil - there are some 5,600 of them - in the country in 18 months.

Bahrain GP: Max Verstappen wins season-opener

Bahrain GP: Max Verstappen wins season-opener

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Max Verstappen won the season opener as Red Bull registered a dream start with a one-two finish at the Bahrain GP.

Mann ki Baat spiritual journey for me, ensured never cut off from people: Modi

Mann ki Baat spiritual journey for me, ensured never cut off from people: Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The milestone broadcast was an occasion for Modi to walk down the memory lane as he asserted that it was not merely a programme but a matter of faith and spiritual journey for him.

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The fight for freedom was long and hard and that is why it is important to go back to the monuments that celebrate those who fought the good fight.

'Australia will beat India in Test series if...'

'Australia will beat India in Test series if...'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Hosts India will have the upper hand if the tracks are rank turners in the upcoming Test series but Australia will win on 'fair' pitches, said former wicketkeeper Ian Healy.

These batters will upstage Kolhi and Rohit

These batters will upstage Kolhi and Rohit

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel among others, will be the 'differentiator' in the three remaining Tests

Verstappen continues winning streak in home Dutch GP

Verstappen continues winning streak in home Dutch GP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

In the constructors' standings, Red Bull have 511 points to Ferrari's 376.

Will Australia allow Green to play in IPL 2023?

Will Australia allow Green to play in IPL 2023?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Australia captain Pat Cummins says while he would love Cameron Green to focus all his energy playing for the national team, he will not stop the young all-rounder from taking part in IPL 2023.

Lawson holds Australia skipper Cummins accountable

Lawson holds Australia skipper Cummins accountable

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

As Australia fell to two straight losses against hosts India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Geoff Lawson held skipper Pat Cummins accountable.

Telcos to stop high-frequency band 5G services in and around airports

Telcos to stop high-frequency band 5G services in and around airports

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Telecom operators will need to shut down 5G services in high-frequency bands in and around airports following restrictions imposed by the Department of Telecom at the request of the civil aviation ministry, according to sources. Based on buffer and safety zone details provided by the aviation ministry, the DoT has asked telecom operators to not install 5G base stations in the 3.3-3.6 Ghz band in the area of 2.1 kilometres from both ends of the runway and 910 meters from the centre line of the runway of Indian airports with immediate effect. "Telecom operators will need to shut down 5G service in the 3.3-3.6 Ghz band only in and around airports based on the order.

Next Army chief Lt Gen Pande hails from Nagpur, son serving in IAF

Next Army chief Lt Gen Pande hails from Nagpur, son serving in IAF

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Lt Gen Pande will succeed General MM Naravane, whose tenure ends on April 30.

Please listen to our mann ki baat: Wrestlers to Modi

Please listen to our mann ki baat: Wrestlers to Modi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The wrestlers said they are surprised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitates them and clicks pictures with them when they win medals but now he has turned a blind eye to their plight.

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The unalloyed truth about the Ukraine-Russia conflict is that it is a war that Russia cannot lose and Ukraine cannot win, observes Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

Why Are Bollywood Marriages In Trouble These Days?

Why Are Bollywood Marriages In Trouble These Days?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

As new OTT release Bawaal tackles the lives of a terribly unhappy couple, and Satyaprem Ki Katha about a young wife with a tragic secret is a box-office success, here's pick of ten (out of a considerable number) of relatively recent films about troubled marriages.

Disappointed, shell-shocked! Allan Border after India hand Australia six-wicket loss

Disappointed, shell-shocked! Allan Border after India hand Australia six-wicket loss

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

As India took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series, a dejected Allan Border opened up on the visitor's loss.

Australia will play Green as pure batter in 1st Test: Gilchrist

Australia will play Green as pure batter in 1st Test: Gilchrist

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist believes Australia will play all-rounder Cameron Green as a pure batter at No 6 in the first Test against India.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr again faces racist abuse

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr again faces racist abuse

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Mallorca fans were filmed racially abusing Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. in their Son Moix stadium during their 1-0 upset win against the LaLiga holders on Sunday.

I still remain bullish on the series: O'Keefe on Australia's chances

I still remain bullish on the series: O'Keefe on Australia's chances

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

As Australia opted to go with just one pacer for second Test against India, former spinner Steve O'Keefe opened up on the team's chances of beating India at home.