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Jacobs inspires Warriors to convincing win

Jacobs inspires Warriors to convincing win

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Openers Davey Jacobs and Ashwell Prince shared a 147-run partnership off just 94 balls to help Warriors beat Central Districts by six wickets in their Champions League Twenty20 Group A match in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

SA ease past India at Port Elizabeth

SA ease past India at Port Elizabeth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

South Africa beat India by 48 runs (Duckworth/Lewis method) in a rain-affected fourth One-Day International at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth on Friday to level the five-match series 2-2.

India hope to break South African supremacy at Centurion

India hope to break South African supremacy at Centurion

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

India will endeavour to become the only visiting side apart from England to win a Test match at SuperSport Park in Centurion when the three-Test series gets underway on Thursday.

Injured Woods unsure about playing in British Open

Injured Woods unsure about playing in British Open

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Tiger Woods, who skipped this month's US Open with leg injuries, said on Tuesday he was not sure whether he would be ready to play in the British Open.

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Good intentions and elaborate roadmaps apart, there is an urgent need for the Tamil Nadu chief minister to come up with branded schemes like MGR's meal scheme, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Australia-SA first Twenty20 washed out in Port Elizabeth

Australia-SA first Twenty20 washed out in Port Elizabeth

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Torrential rain forced the abandonment of the first Twenty20 match between South Africa and Australia without a ball being bowled at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

Rajasthan edge past Hyderabad in a thriller

Rajasthan edge past Hyderabad in a thriller

Rediff.com2 May 2009

Rajasthan Royals edged past Deccan Chargers by three wickets, with two balls to spare, in a closely contested Indian Premier League match at St George's Park at Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

'Straight' cure for gays & lesbians

'Straight' cure for gays & lesbians

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

A significant minority of psychotherapists are attempting to help 'cure' gays and lesbians.

Blasts: List of injured, helpline numbers

Blasts: List of injured, helpline numbers

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Following is the list of the people admitted to various hospitals after Wednesday's bomb blasts.

Mumbai beat Bangalore by 16 runs

Mumbai beat Bangalore by 16 runs

Rediff.com10 May 2009

Mumbai Indians beat the Bangalore Royal Challengers by 16 runs in their Indian Premier League match at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Chasing 158 to win their second straight game against Mumbai, Bangalore could only muster 141 for seven. The fact that none of their main batsmen could make a significant contribution, as well as the lack of any sizeable partnership, proved to be the bane of Bangalore's batting.

School benefits from IPL's HEAT initiative

School benefits from IPL's HEAT initiative

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

IPL Chairman and Commissioner Lalit Modi has donated R100,000 (Rs five lakh) to a high school in Port Elizabeth as part of the IPL's Help Educate and Teach (HEAT) initiative.

Pix: The cutest attendees at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding

Pix: The cutest attendees at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Meet the bridesmaids and pageboys.

PHOTOS: Thousands tune in for the royal wedding

PHOTOS: Thousands tune in for the royal wedding

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Thousands of revellers streamed into the town of Windsor, trying to capture their own little piece of the extravaganza that is the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday. Well-wishers flew in from all over the world to get a glimpse of the bride and groom. Some enthusiasts even camped out for six days to get a prime spot to view the newlyweds.

Authorities hunt for man who wants to kill Obama

Authorities hunt for man who wants to kill Obama

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Murray, who opened a savings account of $85,000 on May 19, told bank employees, "With all this mess going on under President Obama with banks and the economy, I'm sure if citizens happen to lose their money, they will rise up and we could see killing and deaths," according to ABC News.

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

As we near the end of another eventful year, 15 top moments from the world of arts and culture.

England beat Windies by 29 runs in record-smashing ODI

England beat Windies by 29 runs in record-smashing ODI

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Buttler smashed 12 sixes in his 150, from only 77 balls, while Morgan was almost subdued by comparison, compiling 103 from 88 balls as England scored 418 for six off their 50 overs.

Sri Lanka seamers keep second Test versus South Africa in the balance

Sri Lanka seamers keep second Test versus South Africa in the balance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Eighteen wickets fell on the second day, the most at this ground since 1914

Churches in Karnataka under attack again

Churches in Karnataka under attack again

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

In fresh incidents of attacks on Christian places of worship in Karnataka, some unidentified persons burnt religious books belonging to a church in Ujire and also damaged furniture at a church in Chikamagalur district and statue of Mother Mary at Kolar. According to authorities of the St George Church in Ujire, a group of miscreants destroyed the Holy Bible, prayer books, statues and icons in the church and poured kerosene over the carpet.

West Indies slump again against Bangladesh

West Indies slump again against Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

The makeshift West Indies side struggled against Bangladeshi spin again on a rain-affected third day of the second Test as the Caribbean side reached 192 for eight in their second innings at St George's in Grenada. Shakib Al Hasan took four for 62 after the West Indies, who had a five-run first-innings lead, struggled to make a score that would give them a chance of levelling the series.

Bhujbal seeks release on health grounds

Bhujbal seeks release on health grounds

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Bhujbal approached the HC seeking to be released on bail considering his medical condition after a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court rejected his bail plea.

Kasab undergoes medical tests at Mumbai hospital

Kasab undergoes medical tests at Mumbai hospital

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Ahead of the finalisation of the chargesheet in the November 26 terror strike case, medical tests were conducted on Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist, in Mumbai on Tuesday."We do not want to take any risk. Several medical tests, including ECG, blood pressure and stress test, were done on Kasab and he was brought back to police lock-up on Sunday evening. He was in the St George hospital during the last week," said an official.

Team spirit secret to England's recipe for success

Team spirit secret to England's recipe for success

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Before the tournament the groundwork was put in at England's tranquil, rural St George's Park training centre and once in Russia, they have been ensconced in the quiet lakeside resort of Repino, 45 kilometres outside of St Petersburg.

Kings XI lose to Chevrolet Warriors

Kings XI lose to Chevrolet Warriors

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Kings XI Punjab failed to score a stiff 19 required off the last over and lost to Chevrolet Warriors by 10 runs in a warm-up Twenty20 match ahead of the Indian Premier League second season on Tuesday. Set a target of 152 to win, Kings XI lost wickets at regular intervals and could only muster 141 for 6 at the Sahara Oval, St George's Park.

PIX: England erupts with joy as team reaches World Cup semis

PIX: England erupts with joy as team reaches World Cup semis

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

England's World Cup victory over Sweden on Saturday was heard throughout the land.

Australia take just 20 minutes to whip SA by 118 runs in Durban

Australia take just 20 minutes to whip SA by 118 runs in Durban

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The visitors required a single wicket to secure success after South Africa resumed on 293 for nine, chasing an improbable victory target of 417.

'I would have run over the terrorists'

'I would have run over the terrorists'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Maruti Phad saw the terrorists kill the Mumbai police officers.

'Dead bodies were lying on hand-carts'

'Dead bodies were lying on hand-carts'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Vicky Salian, who works as a radio jockey for Radio City 91.1, spent the whole of Wednesday night at St George's Hospital, helping the staff shift victims from the ambulances to the hospital beds.

Sonn laid to rest in Cape Town

Sonn laid to rest in Cape Town

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

ICC's first African president Percy Sonn was laid to rest, six days after he died from complications following colon surgery.

Windies bank on Gayle storm to blow away rivals

Windies bank on Gayle storm to blow away rivals

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The veteran opener remains a dangerous batsman capable of single-handedly destroying any bowling attack with his trademark power-hitting which makes him one of the sought-after players in Twenty20 leagues across the cricketing world.

Marvellous Marvan

Marvellous Marvan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Career Statistics of Marvan Atapattu after he retired from Test cricket.

Queen Elizabeth II honours Angelina Jolie

Queen Elizabeth II honours Angelina Jolie

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Jolie, who has six children with husband Brad Pitt, was given the award during a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

'India is like a garden'

'India is like a garden'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'...that has plants and flowers of all colours and hues in it.' 'Do you think a garden with just one plant or one type of flower will be appealing?' 'No. It will look drab, uninteresting and lustreless because a garden would be captivating only if it had many flowers of different colours.'

Obama, Trump, Theresa May not on Prince Harry's wedding guest list

Obama, Trump, Theresa May not on Prince Harry's wedding guest list

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Instead, 1,200 members of the public who are perceived by the couple to have made an impact within their community have been invited alongside guests with a close relationship to the couple.

Amma, not Chinamma, in OPS' pocket

Amma, not Chinamma, in OPS' pocket

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

OPS has impressed Chennai residents by his astute, on the scene, handling of the Cyclone Vardah aftermath.

TN: Suspected LTTE militant held

TN: Suspected LTTE militant held

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Raja Ayyappan, a member of the 'Tamizhar Pasarai' outfit, was arrested by Q-Branch police on Monday at Thanjavur, about 165 km from Madurai, following a tip off, they said.

PHOTOS: Khawaja leads fightback but South Africa strike late on Day 3

PHOTOS: Khawaja leads fightback but South Africa strike late on Day 3

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Usman Khawaja scored 75 runs to lead an Australia fightback on the third day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park, but succumbed just before close of play after seeing the tourists cancel out a first innings deficit.

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'

Royal wedding guest Serena blushes at timing of 'Queen is back' ad

Royal wedding guest Serena blushes at timing of 'Queen is back' ad

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'Nike came up with this idea right when I decided I was going to come back. And so it's kind of interesting how it all tied into the wedding and, you know, then I felt a little awkward!'

How Queen of tennis Serena prepared for royal wedding

How Queen of tennis Serena prepared for royal wedding

Rediff.com19 May 2018

American tennis star Serena Williams rose early on Saturday to get ready for her friend Meghan Markle's wedding to Britain's Prince Harry with a gold face treatment mask and personal make-up artist.

'Had he been his old self, he'd have fought Covid'

'Had he been his old self, he'd have fought Covid'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

His family found an old man on a bed soaked through with urine at the J J Hospital. The man whose name drew thousands to public meetings was requesting anyone who cared to listen to change his bedsheets. But there was no one to do so.