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SA recall de Villiers, Steyn with an eye on India series

SA recall de Villiers, Steyn with an eye on India series

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn make their long-awaited return to the South Africa Test squad for the day-night four-day Test match against Zimbabwe to be played at St. George's Park, Port Elizabeth, from December 26 to 29.

The iron lady wins!

The iron lady wins!

Rediff.com20 May 2005

Britain's Prince Harry to marry Meghan in Windsor Castle next May

Britain's Prince Harry to marry Meghan in Windsor Castle next May

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The Royal Family will pay for the wedding, including the service, music, flowers and the reception.

Fernando, Mendis guide Sri Lanka to historic series win in South Africa

Fernando, Mendis guide Sri Lanka to historic series win in South Africa

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Prior to the series, Sri Lanka had not won a game in any format since October but become the first team from Asia to win a Test series in South Africa as they comfortably chased down a victory target of 197 on the third day.

'Sending him back to jail will endanger his life'

'Sending him back to jail will endanger his life'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

'At this age we all know that death is inevitable, but everyone wants to die with dignity.' 'The judges have given the answer.'

Banned Smith, Warner ready for comeback

Banned Smith, Warner ready for comeback

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Banned Australian duo Steve Smith and David Warner will look to share their wealth of experience with budding cricketers when they make their highly anticipated return to club cricket in Sydney on Saturday.

Mahi Way: Dhoni's style of keeping works for him

Mahi Way: Dhoni's style of keeping works for him

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Dhoni's style of wicketkeeping has never been purely classical but it has worked wonderfully well for him

Queen to miss Charles's wedding

Queen to miss Charles's wedding

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

But she will attend the church blessing afterwards.

Lebanon ex-PM killed in Beirut blast

Lebanon ex-PM killed in Beirut blast

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

Hariri, a billionaire businessman who resigned from government last October, recently joined calls by the opposition for Syria to quit Lebanon in the run-up to general elections in May.

'There's no word like Chennai in Tamil'

'There's no word like Chennai in Tamil'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

'Madras is a Tamil word while Chennai is Telugu. Without the English, there would have been no Madras. The erection of Fort St George laid the foundations for the growth of the first modern city of India,' Historian JBP More tells Shobha Warrier.

Indian Navy to change its ensign

Indian Navy to change its ensign

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

Prince Harry, Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Prince Harry, Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton were bestowed with the titles Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the day of their wedding in April 2011.

Randhawa in good nick for British Open

Randhawa in good nick for British Open

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

The Indian ace is looking to break the jinx of previous Asian number ones failing to get beyond the second round since 2000.

The Royal Wedding: What we know so far

The Royal Wedding: What we know so far

Rediff.com17 May 2018

All the details from the biggest wedding of the year.

Received Both Doses? Be Careful Please

Received Both Doses? Be Careful Please

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'You will still want to take all the necessary precautions, which is the right thing to do.'

Two attempt suicide outside Tata office

Two attempt suicide outside Tata office

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Anand Dalvi and Akhtyar Khano suffered serious burns and were taken to St George Hospital, police said.

England fan ready to fly the flag for gay rights at World Cup

England fan ready to fly the flag for gay rights at World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Cunningham, an LGBT campaigner who works with England's football authorities, is one of only a handful of openly gay England fans who have made the trip to Russia where gay activists have been detained for taking part in demonstrations.

Warner to continue as Australia vice-captain

Warner to continue as Australia vice-captain

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

David Warner will continue as Australia vice-captain despite his involvement in a heated exchange in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead, an incident which has drawn condemnation and put his fiery personality back in the spotlight.

England boss Allardyce convinced the time is right for him

England boss Allardyce convinced the time is right for him

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

New England manager Sam Allardyce believes it is just the right time in his career for him to be taking on what some have called the impossible job.

Lakmal's four wickets leads SL's fightback vs SA

Lakmal's four wickets leads SL's fightback vs SA

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

JP Duminy and Stephen Cook scored half centuries but four wickets for Suranga Lakmal and two for Rangana Herath restricted South Africa to 267 for six on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday. Duminy made 63 and Cook 59 as South Africa threatened to dominate on a dry track at St George's Park but wickets at key moments kept Sri Lanka firmly in the game.

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Will Meghan Markle's wedding dress match up to these?

A week on: At Amma's samadhi

A week on: At Amma's samadhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar visits the latest pilgrimage site in Chennai: J Jayalalitha's final resting place.

Mute spectators at telephone booths

Mute spectators at telephone booths

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Woods loses ball but not cool, Els struggles

Woods loses ball but not cool, Els struggles

Rediff.com18 Jul 2003

Other big names fell by the wayside at windswept Royal St George's

Brathwaite, Samuels lead West Indies fightback

Brathwaite, Samuels lead West Indies fightback

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Half-centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite and Marlon Samuels steered a battling West Indies to 147 for two at the close on day three of the second Test against South Africa on Sunday.

South Africa thrash Zimbabwe in inaugural four-day Test

South Africa thrash Zimbabwe in inaugural four-day Test

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Zimbabwe were bowled out twice on Wednesday as South Africa swept to an easy victory by an innings and 120 runs as the inaugural four-day Test finished inside two days at St George's Park.

Australia desperate to be competitive for next year's World Cup

Australia desperate to be competitive for next year's World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

As Steve Smith and David Warner padded up at suburban Sydney cricket grounds over the weekend, the warm spring sunshine may have seemed fitting weather for the banned Australian cricketers to take a small but important step in their rehabilitation.

AB de Villiers eyes successful Test return

AB de Villiers eyes successful Test return

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

It will be the first Test appearance in almost two years for the 33-year-old, who had taken time off from the longer version of game while continuing to dominate bowlers in limited overs.

2 dead, 11 rescued after fire breaks out in Mumbai's Cuffe Parade

2 dead, 11 rescued after fire breaks out in Mumbai's Cuffe Parade

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The fire broke out in a flat on the 20th floor.

De Villiers scripts rare record; is first player to score 12 consecutive Test half-centuries

De Villiers scripts rare record; is first player to score 12 consecutive Test half-centuries

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

South Africa batsman AB de Villiers became the first player in the history of Test cricket to score a half-century in 12 consecutive Tests after he crossed 50 in the first innings on the opening day of the second Test against Australia, at St George's Park, on Thursday.

Els, Woods fight back

Els, Woods fight back

Rediff.com18 Jul 2003

Davis Love III leads the field at the British Open.

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Resiliet' Cook believes his batting has evolved

'Resiliet' Cook believes his batting has evolved

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

England captain Alistair Cook is convinced he has improved as a batsman despite failing to score a Test century since 2013.

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' sentenced for 66 months

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' sentenced for 66 months

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Sandeep Kaur had pleaded guilty to four counts of bank robberies earlier this year. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.

Sasikala takes over as AIADMK chief; breaks down while addressing partymen

Sasikala takes over as AIADMK chief; breaks down while addressing partymen

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Sasikala, clad in a light green saree with a pink border, greeted supporters with folded hands. She rode to the party office in the car used by Jayalalithaa.

Cook's century powers South Africa to huge lead

Cook's century powers South Africa to huge lead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Opener Stephen Cook scored a career-high century to help South Africa build a massive 432-run lead over Sri Lanka despite rain delays on the third day of the first Test at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.