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Some retailers put restrictions on purchase quantity

Some retailers put restrictions on purchase quantity

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Future Group and V-Mart have put in place systems to prevent panic buying at their neighbourhood grocery stores.

Aus Open: Nadal, Thiem cruise; Sharapova, Konta lose at first hurdle

Aus Open: Nadal, Thiem cruise; Sharapova, Konta lose at first hurdle

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Images from Day 2 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday

PIX: How India fought back to pull off an amazing draw at SCG

PIX: How India fought back to pull off an amazing draw at SCG

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

A resolute Ravichandran Ashwin and a hamstrung Hanuma Vihari battled pain and a hostile Australian bowling attack while displaying the largely extinct art of Test-saving batsmanship to snatch a remarkable draw for India in the third Test, after Rishabh Pant raised visions of an improbable victory, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, on Monday.

PHOTOS: Thiem demolishes Zverev to make Aus Open final

PHOTOS: Thiem demolishes Zverev to make Aus Open final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Dominic Thiem will clash with Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final of the Australian Open. The Austrian made the title round with a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(4) victory Germany's Alexander Zverev in the second semi-final at Melbourne Park on Friday. Djokovic beat great rival Roger Federer 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-3 in the first semi-final on Thursday.

'Kohli was silly and disrespectful'

'Kohli was silly and disrespectful'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson slammed India captain Virat Kohli, describing his behaviour as 'disrespectful' and 'silly' during the second Test in Perth.

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 6 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 6 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The events on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5 of the Games were well captured and here we document all the action from Day 6, in pictures...

PHOTOS, Day 2: Hazlewood, Smith lead Australia's fightback

PHOTOS, Day 2: Hazlewood, Smith lead Australia's fightback

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Australia were 221 for 4 at close of play, in response to India's 408, on Day 2 of the second Test at the Gabba, on Thursday. Check out some images from the day's play.

PHOTOS, Day 1: Vijay's century caps India's dominance at Gabba

PHOTOS, Day 1: Vijay's century caps India's dominance at Gabba

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Images from Day 1 of the second Test between India and Australia played at the Gabba on Wednesday

Trump Tower renamed as 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

Trump Tower renamed as 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

If one searches for Trump Tower on Google Maps, they will not find that exact name there. Instead, they will find "Dump Tower," WPIX-TV reported.

Aus Open: When big-hearted Simon almost did Djokovic in

Aus Open: When big-hearted Simon almost did Djokovic in

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Gilles Simon will carry the distinction of being the first man to prise a set off Novak Djokovic at this year's Australian Open but the lion-hearted Frenchman was crushed after going down in a five-set classic on Sunday.

'I've been so fortunate to be able to compete 20 years in a row'

'I've been so fortunate to be able to compete 20 years in a row'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Lleyton Hewitt was ushered into retirement as Spain's David Ferrer ended the Australian former world number one's career with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 victory on an emotional night at Melbourne Park.

Will cricketers stop using saliva to shine the ball in post COVID-19 world?

Will cricketers stop using saliva to shine the ball in post COVID-19 world?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Bowlers using saliva to shine the ball is common sight in cricket but in a post coronavirus world, they might have to reconsider the practice, making their lives tougher in what, many believe, has already become a batsman's game. Given the worsening COVID-19 situation, it is unlikely that cricket will resume anytime soon and when it finally does, former players, including Venkatesh Prasad, Praveen Kumar and Jason Gillespie, feel the game's custodians might have to suspend the use of saliva.

Australia set to host second Pink ball Test

Australia set to host second Pink ball Test

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Australia is set to play two day-night Tests against South Africa and Pakistan next southern summer in a revamp of home international scheduling, according to reports.

Australian Open run was no 'fluke', says Collins

Australian Open run was no 'fluke', says Collins

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Florida-born Collins battled hard in the first set on a stifling day at Rod Laver Arena but ended up steamrolled 7-6(2), 6-0 by eighth seed Kvitova.

Prithvi Shaw reveals his latest fitness update

Prithvi Shaw reveals his latest fitness update

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Prithvi Shaw, on Monday, said he will be fit in time for the 12th season of Indian Premier League.

Prince Harry, Meghan name their newborn son Archie

Prince Harry, Meghan name their newborn son Archie

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'It's only been two and a half days, three days, but we're just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy'

World Cup PHOTOS: Smith stars as Australia down India to reach final

World Cup PHOTOS: Smith stars as Australia down India to reach final

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Check out the images from the second semi-final between Australia and India at the ICC World Cup at the Sydney Cricket, on Thursday.

Banned Warner, Bancroft to play limited overs tournament in Darwin

Banned Warner, Bancroft to play limited overs tournament in Darwin

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Australian batsmen David Warner and Cameron Bancroft signed up for a limited overs tournament in Northern Territory in July as they look to return to cricket in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal which saw them banned from the national team.

SAG Awards: Emma Stone, Denzel Washington win

SAG Awards: Emma Stone, Denzel Washington win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The award function was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

PHOTOS: Vintage Federer hammers Berdych to reach Aus Open last 16

PHOTOS: Vintage Federer hammers Berdych to reach Aus Open last 16

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

A rampaging Roger Federer delivered a stunning reminder of his class at the Australian Open on Friday with a crushing 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 win over Tomas Berdych to storm into the fourth round.

With Ashwin out injured, Kohli rests faith in Vihari

With Ashwin out injured, Kohli rests faith in Vihari

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

'If you see the way Vihari has bowled he has looked like picking up a wicket whenever he comes to bowl. He's pitching the ball in the right areas so we are looking at him as a solid bowling option right now'

Magical Woods claims 73rd PGA Tour title

Magical Woods claims 73rd PGA Tour title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Tiger Woods overhauled a fading Spencer Levin and a charging Rory Sabbatini with a few moments of magic to win his 73rd PGA Tour title by two shots at the Memorial tournament on Sunday.

Two more Hollywood films for Priyanka Chopra!

Two more Hollywood films for Priyanka Chopra!

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The Baywatch star is in negotiations to join A Kid Like Jake and Isn't It Romantic.

Meet India's flag-bearer for Asian Games opening ceremony

Meet India's flag-bearer for Asian Games opening ceremony

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was named the Indian contingent's flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony to be held on August 18 in Jakarta.

Geneva Open: Paes-Lipsky pair move to second round

Geneva Open: Paes-Lipsky pair move to second round

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Leander Paes and Scott Lipsky progressed to the second round of the ATP Geneva Open after battling past Tommy Robredo and David Marrero, in Geneva, on Tuesday.

Revealed! Warner told me to tamper with ball, says Bancroft

Revealed! Warner told me to tamper with ball, says Bancroft

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Former Australia opening batsman Cameron Bancroft has broken his silence on the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, casting David Warner as the instigator and himself as an impressionable rookie that just wanted to "fit in" to the team.

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Two months on from the interview, Bancroft said he had been in touch with Warner, and that all three banned players had supported each other through their "journey".

Visiting Sri Lanka; 3 years after the civil war

Visiting Sri Lanka; 3 years after the civil war

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Nearly three years after the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam lost the war, T E Narasimhan visits north Sri Lanka to find a country limping back to normal.

Bopanna inches closer to his second Slam

Bopanna inches closer to his second Slam

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

India's Rohan Bopanna inched closer towards his second Grand Slam title by reaching the mixed doubles final of the Australian Open along with Hungarian partner Timea Babos, in Melbourne on Friday.

Djokovic downs Murray to claim 6th Australian Open title

Djokovic downs Murray to claim 6th Australian Open title

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 6th Australian Open title after defeating Briton Andy Murray in straight sets at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

We are guilty of leaking too many runs, says Ashwin

We are guilty of leaking too many runs, says Ashwin

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin admitted that India's bowlers were guilty of leaking too many runs in the post-tea session as a result of which Australia swelled their lead to 348 runs going into the final day of the fourth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, on Friday.

Australia stun All Blacks to win first Rugby Championship title

Australia stun All Blacks to win first Rugby Championship title

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Australia stunned world champions New Zealand 27-19 to claim a first Rugby Championship title in the fourth year of the competition and a welcome boost ahead of the World Cup on Saturday.

Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna award

Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna award

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Javelin thrower Annu Rani and four-time Commonwealth Games medallist discus thrower Seema Antil Punia also have been recommended for the Arjuna Award.

PHOTOS, Day 3: Kohli, Rahul strike tons as Australia spill catches

PHOTOS, Day 3: Kohli, Rahul strike tons as Australia spill catches

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

India captain Virat Kohli and opener Lokesh Rahul led India to safer shores, scoring centuries as Australia dropped catches -- Joe Burns and captain Steven Smith the culprits -- on Day 3 of the fourth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. Check out some images from the day's play.

PHOTOS, Day 2: Australia in driver's seat; enjoy run-fest in SCG

PHOTOS, Day 2: Australia in driver's seat; enjoy run-fest in SCG

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Check out the images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India played at Sydney Cricket Ground

Sydney Test: Smith's offer for declaration rejected by Windies

Sydney Test: Smith's offer for declaration rejected by Windies

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

The weather-ravaged, dead rubber third Test between Australia and the West Indies petered out in a draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Thursday.

The girl Rafa will marry

The girl Rafa will marry

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Xisca is a supremely private person, so much so that she is not on social media. She does not discuss her relationship with her family either.

Serena routs Sharapova to reach Aus Open semis

Serena routs Sharapova to reach Aus Open semis

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Reigning champion Serena Williams ramped up the power in the second set to vanquish fifth seed Maria Sharapova for the 18th match in a row and reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open with a 6-4, 6-1 victory.

Hosts Australia meet India in dream T20 World Cup final

Hosts Australia meet India in dream T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Meg Lanning's Australia, long the benchmark in women's cricket, will bid for a record-extending fifth T20 World Cup title after a rocky ride to their sixth final. Harmanpreet Kaur-captained India arrive at the MCG undefeated and without having bowled a ball in the rained-out semi-final against England.

Rahane first fielder to take 8 catches in a Test

Rahane first fielder to take 8 catches in a Test

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Ajinkya Rahane became the first fielder in Test history to take eight catches, achieving the feat in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.