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Murali would never have played under current rules: Yousuf

Murali would never have played under current rules: Yousuf

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Yousuf says Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muraliatharan would never have been allowed to play top league had the current ICC rules on chucking been in place during their time.

PIX: Another Root ton gives England big lead on Day 2

PIX: Another Root ton gives England big lead on Day 2

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between England and India, at Headingley, Leeds, on Thursday.

5 asanas to begin your yoga journey

5 asanas to begin your yoga journey

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Yoga expert Shikha Pandey shows you how simple asanas can help you become fitter this year.

ICC justifies crackdown on bowlers with illegal actions

ICC justifies crackdown on bowlers with illegal actions

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Cricket's global governing body has justified its crackdown on bowlers with illegal actions, vowing to only allow unorthodox deliveries like the doosra within the rules.

India vs Aus, Pink-ball Test: Images from Day 2

India vs Aus, Pink-ball Test: Images from Day 2

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Images from Day 2 of the Pink-ball first Test between Australia and India, in Adelaide, on Friday.

After Galwan standoff, India eyes free trade deal with US

After Galwan standoff, India eyes free trade deal with US

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The trade deal, officials say, can lead to an effective trading bloc against the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

PIX: Pujara leads India's fightback with gutsy knock

PIX: Pujara leads India's fightback with gutsy knock

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between England and India, at Headingley, Leeds, on Friday.

Ranji final: Late wickets give Bengal upperhand on Day 1

Ranji final: Late wickets give Bengal upperhand on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Heavyweight Cheteshwar Pujara was down with fever as Bengal gained the upperhand against a scratchy Saurashtra on an attritional opening day's play in the Ranji Trophy final, in Rajkot, on Monday. Avi Barot and Vishvaraj Jadeja struck gritty half-centuries before Bengal pacer Akash Deep struck late in the final session to leave Saurashtra at 206 for five at stumps on Day 1.

LOVE GURU: My wife is a flirt!

LOVE GURU: My wife is a flirt!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Revealed: Men love curves, women love abs

Revealed: Men love curves, women love abs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

These sexy guides will help lovelorns discover what the opposite sex wants.

Stock Guru story can put caper films to shame

Stock Guru story can put caper films to shame

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

To cover their tracks, they managed to take new identities in each new place to suit the local culture. They became the Zaveris in Gujarat, the Khatris in Uttar Pradesh and the Maheshwaris in Dehradun.

Review: The Dark Knight Rises impresses and depresses

Review: The Dark Knight Rises impresses and depresses

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The Dark Knight Rises flirts with potentially fantastic ideas, but shies away from taking them to the next level, writes Raja Sen.

1st T20: India outclass Australia by 11 runs

1st T20: India outclass Australia by 11 runs

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Images from the first Twenty20 International between India and Australia, in Canberra, on Friday.

Revenge of the fallen: Yeddyurappa back with a bang

Revenge of the fallen: Yeddyurappa back with a bang

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

The BJP has less than five months to straighten things out to taken on the Lingayat strongman in the May 2013 elections, says Aditi Phadnis

Ranbir Kapoor turns hair stylist!

Ranbir Kapoor turns hair stylist!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 2

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 2

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Saturday.

PCB clarifies after Ajmal lands in controversy

PCB clarifies after Ajmal lands in controversy

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board was on Tuesday forced to issue a clarification after off-spinner Saeed Ajmal got embroiled in an unwanted controversy over his bowling action following his interview to a British newspaper.

Sachin's new hairdo: Love it or hate it?

Sachin's new hairdo: Love it or hate it?

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The Little Master's new hairdo seems to be making more waves than his IPL performance.

Serena Williams shows off her nose piercing

Serena Williams shows off her nose piercing

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

After straightening her hair, it was time for nose piercing for Serena Williams.

Push up to get fit!

Push up to get fit!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Push ups improve muscular endurance in the upper body by strengthening muscles and bones, creating lean muscle mass which raises metabolism, keeping you fit and healthy.

Hair health: Are you DAMAGING yours?

Hair health: Are you DAMAGING yours?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Learn just what some popular styling techniques do to your mane.

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 3

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 3

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Sunday.

3 Beauty Essentials for Wedding

3 Beauty Essentials for Wedding

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

3 Beauty Essentials for Wedding. As the D-day draws near, a long list of things start screaming out for the bride's attention! We will provide you with is a list of few things that you need to carry with you while you take forward the journey from being Miss to Misses.

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 2

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 2

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between Australia and India, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Saturday.

What Salman, Mallika should do instead

What Salman, Mallika should do instead

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Here's some free advice for Bollywood's hot 'n' haughty A-listers to straighten up their act.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

Review: Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The OnePlus, so dominant in the premium mid-range segment, finally has competition.

EPL: Manchester United down Chelsea amid VAR controvesy

EPL: Manchester United down Chelsea amid VAR controvesy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Headed goals from Anthony Martial and captain Harry Maguire earned Manchester United a hard-fought 2-0 win at toothless Chelsea on Monday amid more VAR controversy, putting them back in the hunt for a top-four Premier League finish. The VAR system made the headlines once again after two Chelsea efforts were ruled out and England international Maguire escaped sanction for a kick out at Michy Batshuayi.

No need to provide more evidence against LeT: PM

No need to provide more evidence against LeT: PM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said India could resume its dialogue with Pakistan on all issues if 'concrete and effective' action is taken against the perpetrators of the terror strike on Mumbai, but made it clear that there was no need for the United States or any other country to get involved in Indo-Pak affairs. Dr Singh expressed his dissatisfaction over insufficient action taken by Pakistan against the masterminds of 26/11.

Gunmen came in two groups to attack villagers: Tinsukia survivor

Gunmen came in two groups to attack villagers: Tinsukia survivor

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The gunmen ordered all the six men to sit in a row on the bridge, Namasudra said, adding they also took away his mobile phone.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to deal with daddy issues

Lessons from Bollywood: How to deal with daddy issues

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

From cool to cocky, fun to furious, stern to sanskari, here are all the crazy lessons you can learn from Bollywood dads this Father's Day.

Seven-step guide to organising your financial life

Seven-step guide to organising your financial life

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Is chaos the first word that pops into your mind when you think of your finances? Take these seven steps to straighten out your financial life and regain control over your money...

Red-hot Taylor could outshine Williamson at World Cup

Red-hot Taylor could outshine Williamson at World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Since the start of the year he has scored 593 runs and only been dismissed in single figures once in his 11 ODI innings -- a run of form he credits to the work he has put in off the field.

9 push ups that'll keep you fit

9 push ups that'll keep you fit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

It's one of the best body-weight exercises for the upper body.

5 styling habits that may be damaging your hair

5 styling habits that may be damaging your hair

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

If you tie your hair too tight it may cause your hair follicles to get damaged and in turn causing hair breakage.

Cricket Buzz: England go with winning squad for Windies tour

Cricket Buzz: England go with winning squad for Windies tour

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

England also named their final one-day squad before the World Cup, with fast bowlers Tom Curran and David Willey returning to a unit who defeated Sri Lanka 3-1. Tom replaces brother Sam as Liam Dawson and Olly Stone also miss out.

PICS: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Day 4

PICS: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Day 4

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and India, at the SCG, on Sunday.

Get fit with Surya Namaskar

Get fit with Surya Namaskar

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

The Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskar is a combination of various poses seamlessly flowing into one big movement. Brinda Sapat shows us how to make the most of it.

Monfils, Cilic advance to Japan Open semis

Monfils, Cilic advance to Japan Open semis

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Second seed Gael Monfils edged past Croatia's Ivo Karlovic 7-6(6), 7-6(6) and Marin Cilic ousted Argentine Juan Monaco 7-5, 6-1 to progress to the Japan Open semi-finals in Tokyo on Friday.

GST needs a political fix, not a legal one

GST needs a political fix, not a legal one

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

This is a moment when the leaders at the Centre and states must show true leadership for the sake of the country. And it is the top political leaders, not attorney generals or bureaucrats, who should be sitting together and settling this thorny issue of compensation, says Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India.

3 Beauty Essentials for Wedding

3 Beauty Essentials for Wedding

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

As the D-day draws near, a long list of things start screaming out for the bride's attention! We will provide you with is a list of few things that you need to carry with you while you take forward the journey from being Miss to Misses.