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FA Cup: Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in derby

FA Cup: Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in derby

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Newcastle United made light work of north-east rivals Sunderland as Alexander Isak's double secured a 3-0 win and a place in the FA Cup fourth round at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

We Won't See The Likes Of Him Again

We Won't See The Likes Of Him Again

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

His legacy will endure through the countless lives he touched, the legal precedents he set, and the principles he upheld.

Starc beats Cummins to become IPL's most expensive buy

Starc beats Cummins to become IPL's most expensive buy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Cummins, who skipped the IPL last season, was also the most expensive buy in the 2020 IPL Auction.

India vs Australia: Key head-to-head battles to watch out for

India vs Australia: Key head-to-head battles to watch out for

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The stage is set for another blockbuster India vs Australia ICC final. The two powerhouses of cricket are chasing a historic win on Sunday.

Bairstow Rewrites The Record Books!

Bairstow Rewrites The Record Books!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

This wasn't just a win; it was a statement of intent from Bairstow. He single-handedly guided Punjab Kings to victory, firmly establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the IPL. His redemption on that Friday night was extraordinary, leaving a lasting impression.

Delhi Capitals Vs Punjab Kings The Best Bowlers!

Delhi Capitals Vs Punjab Kings The Best Bowlers!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Vote for the best bowling performances in the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match.

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw passes away

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw passes away

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw died at Military Hospital in Wellington, Tamil Nadu, the Defence Ministry said on Friday.

Trent Boult surpasses Richard Hadlee

Trent Boult surpasses Richard Hadlee

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

New Zealand speedster Trent Boult on Wednesday surpassed legendary Kiwis all-rounder Richard Hadlee to register the most five-wicket hauls for his country in ODIs.

PIX: Shashank takes Punjab home in thrilling win over GT

PIX: Shashank takes Punjab home in thrilling win over GT

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

In the first such initiative, the Bharatiya Janata Party has invited the ruling and Opposition parties from around the world to witness the Lok Sabha elections in India first-hand.

MVPI: Sunil Narine Is Way Ahead!

MVPI: Sunil Narine Is Way Ahead!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 37.

PBKS Vs RR: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

PBKS Vs RR: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

On a pitch that was difficult to score big runs, Punjab scored a par total of 147 for 8. Rajasthan scripted a late win thanks to Shimron Hetmyer's 10-ball 27.

West Ham appoint Sam Allardyce as manager

West Ham appoint Sam Allardyce as manager

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

West Ham United appointed Sam Allardyce as their new manager on Wednesday, the Briton succeeding Avram Grant, who was sacked following the London club's relegation from the Premier League.

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings beat KKR in record chase

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings beat KKR in record chase

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Kolkata on Friday.

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

...Even if it means less democracy, so that their everyday problems get solved? argues R Jagannathan.

Strike 3: India's new SAM hits flying target again

Strike 3: India's new SAM hits flying target again

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

India on Friday successfully test-fired the new surface-to-air missile, developed jointly with Israel, with a strike range upto 70 km, from a defence base off Odisha coast, a day after two similar trials were conducted.

National water portal soon: Sam Pitroda

National water portal soon: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Addressing the 'Infovision 2006 Knowledge Summit' through videoconferencing from Chicago, Pitroda said the public portal is being developed by NKC member and Infosys CEO Nandan M Nilekani and his family through their foundation.

Sam Pitroda to head National Innovation Council

Sam Pitroda to head National Innovation Council

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday approved the setting up of a National Innovation Council to prepare a road map for the 'Decade of Innovation 2011-2020'.

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

To avoid the ignominy of missing the cut for the prestigious Champions Trophy, England must win their remaining two fixtures against the Netherlands and Pakistan.

Guess How Many Crores Shah Rukh Khan Made?

Guess How Many Crores Shah Rukh Khan Made?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Shah Rukh will singlehandedly contribute Rs 1,400 crore (Rs 14 billion) at the box office.

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

A look at the best batters in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings match.

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Pooran Or De Kock? Dhawan or Pandya? Whose batting topped Saturday's contest?

Shah Rukh, Rani Win Big At Awards Night

Shah Rukh, Rani Win Big At Awards Night

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards were held at Mumbai's Taj Lands End hotel on February 20.

Stage set for another India vs Australia ICC Final: All you need to know

Stage set for another India vs Australia ICC Final: All you need to know

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Just like in last year's ICC World Test Championship Final and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final, India and Australia are set to clash in the showpiece finale of another landmark ICC tournament, this time at the ICC U19 Men's World Cup 2024 in South Africa on Sunday.

IPL 2024: Sunil Narine Leads The MVP Race

IPL 2024: Sunil Narine Leads The MVP Race

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 31.

Vicky Kaushal's Best Performance? VOTE!

Vicky Kaushal's Best Performance? VOTE!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Steadily marching ahead for almost a decade now on the strength of his unassuming versatility, the 35 year old is ready to showcase his mettle in one of the most challenging roles of his career as India's first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Meghna Gulzar's biopic, Sam Bahadur.

Why Are Jains Protesting?

Why Are Jains Protesting?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Jains fear Sammed Shikharji will be defiled by the influx of tourists.

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.

PIX: Sizzling Livingstone powers England to series-levelling win over NZ

PIX: Sizzling Livingstone powers England to series-levelling win over NZ

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Liam Livingstone smashed his second half-century in two games as England claimed a 79-run win over New Zealand in the rain-affected second ODI.

'Ambani, Adani, Tata will move to Dubai if India imposes inheritance tax'

'Ambani, Adani, Tata will move to Dubai if India imposes inheritance tax'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'Sweden removed the inheritance tax because many of the rich were fleeing. For example, the owner of IKEA had migrated out of Sweden'

Ravindra, Santner recalled in NZ Test squad

Ravindra, Santner recalled in NZ Test squad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Kyle Jamieson also returns to the squad after back surgery in February in a pace attack which includes captain Tim Southee and Matt Henry, who has recovered from injury.

How Sam Pitroda analyses Indian higher education

How Sam Pitroda analyses Indian higher education

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

Telecommunications icon and entrepreneur Sam Pitroda, who is the chairman of National Knowledge Commission, tasked with building excellence in India's education system to meet the challenges of the 21st century, has said India faces serious problems in its higher education system and that unless it is alleviated expeditiously, the Indian march to become a major global player could be adversely impacted.

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

We all know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 74 on September 17, but do you know how old these leaders are?

PIX: Stephens stuns Garcia, Jabeur survives scare

PIX: Stephens stuns Garcia, Jabeur survives scare

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

American Sloane Stephens battled back to defeat defending champion Caroline Garcia at the Cincinnati Open.

Is Election Slipping Out Of Modi's Hands?

Is Election Slipping Out Of Modi's Hands?

Rediff.com1 May 2024

In nearly 100 seats, the BJP stands almost no chance of winning. In 200 seats, it is a direct fight between the BJP and the Congress where the BJP has an upper hand. In 243 seats, the BJP is pitted against regional parties and it is not going to be easy. That is why 400 seats may end up as a pipe dream, states Ramesh Menon, author of Modi Demystified: The Making of a Prime Minister.

Centre, Jh'khand won't convert Jain site into tourism hub: NCM chief

Centre, Jh'khand won't convert Jain site into tourism hub: NCM chief

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

The NCM had said earlier that it had received various representations from the Jain community regarding the conversion of Jain pilgrimage site Shri Sammed Shikharji Hill into an eco-tourism hub by the Jharkhand government and the central dispensation.

King rules as Windies down England in 2nd T20I

King rules as Windies down England in 2nd T20I

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

West Indies took a 2-0 lead over England in the five-match T20I series after winning the second game by 10 runs.

Hope's winning six steers Windies to T20I series win

Hope's winning six steers Windies to T20I series win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Shai Hope hit a winning six as West Indies bounced back from defeat earlier in the week to beat England by four wickets.

Sam Pitroda: The Rahul Gandhi I know

Sam Pitroda: The Rahul Gandhi I know

Rediff.com22 May 2009

'He has a vision of India like his dad. You can see in Rahul's eyes -- at least I see -- his father's unfinished agenda,' says Sam Pitroda who has known the Congress leader since he was a child.

Top Performers: Raza, Curran Dazzle

Top Performers: Raza, Curran Dazzle

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings stand-in skipper Sam Curran and Sikandar Raza posted notable performances as the visitors clinched a thrilling win over the Lucknow Super Giants.