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Chinese spy ship leaves Sri Lankan port after 6 days

Chinese spy ship leaves Sri Lankan port after 6 days

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

A high-tech Chinese research ship docked at the strategically important Hambantota port departed from Sri Lankan waters on Monday after a controversial six-day visit.

After 100 days, Shreyas is Back!

After 100 days, Shreyas is Back!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

On Wednesday, he strapped up his batting pads and got ready for his first practice session in over three months.

Menstrual cramps wreck Zheng's French Open dream

Menstrual cramps wreck Zheng's French Open dream

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen suffered with menstrual cramps as she lost to Poland's Iga Swiatek in the French Open fourth round on Monday after taking a set off the world number one.

Ex-Army official is 19th witness to turn hostile in 2009 Malegaon blast case

Ex-Army official is 19th witness to turn hostile in 2009 Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

A witness who is a former army official turned hostile in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast trial in Mumbai on Thursday.

PIX: Chopra 'happy to win World javelin silver; will take it'

PIX: Chopra 'happy to win World javelin silver; will take it'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj admitted that his comeback from outside the medal position midway into World Athletics javelin throw final was 'challenging, but he knew that a good throw was around the corner.

Malegaon blast victims write to CJ, seek extension for NIA judge

Malegaon blast victims write to CJ, seek extension for NIA judge

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The victims of the 2008 Malegaon blast case have written to the chief justice and registrar of Bombay high court requesting them to extend the tenure of special NIA judge PR Sitre, who has been presiding over the trial since August 2020.

Cash-strapped for your vacation? Try travel loans

Cash-strapped for your vacation? Try travel loans

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

If you don't have enough money to spend on your vacation you can always go for travel loans. But you must also watch out for pitfalls.

Maharashtra ATS officers forced to leave Malegaon blast trial

Maharashtra ATS officers forced to leave Malegaon blast trial

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Two officials of the Maharashtra ATS on Thursday left the special court in Mumbai which is conducting the trial of the 2008 Malegaon blast case after the defence lawyers objected to their presence.

UK:Cash-strapped Indian students scrounge for food

UK:Cash-strapped Indian students scrounge for food

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

There has been a three-fold rise in the number of Indian students coming to the UK since the points-based immigration system was introduced in April this year.

Pakistan's economy in trouble; CAD increases to 4-year high of $17.4 bn in FY22

Pakistan's economy in trouble; CAD increases to 4-year high of $17.4 bn in FY22

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Pakistan's current account deficit (CAD) increased to a 4-year high of $17.4 billion in the fiscal year of 2021-22, indicating more troubles for the ailing economy of the cash-strapped country. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday reported that the country recorded a CAD of $17.406 billion in FY22 compared to a gap of just $2.82 billion in FY21. According to Dawn newspaper, the massive CAD speaks a lot about the severe problem of the balance of payments.

'Hardik's got to mature a bit more'

'Hardik's got to mature a bit more'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is also back after missing the Asia Cup because of injury-related issues and Bresnan thinks he will hit his straps straightaway.

Mass exodus: 400 million people headed to cash-strapped Indian cities

Mass exodus: 400 million people headed to cash-strapped Indian cities

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The time is ripe for debate on city governments in India.

'US Won't Pressure India On Russia'

'US Won't Pressure India On Russia'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'Washington appears to be playing the long game, and making the argument to India that over the longer term, Russia -- sanctioned, cash-strapped, isolated by the West -- will no longer be a viable defence partner for India'

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.

French Open: Gauff reaches first Grand Slam final to set up Swiatek meeting

French Open: Gauff reaches first Grand Slam final to set up Swiatek meeting

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Swiatek made the most of Kasatkina's string of unforced errors, peppering court Philippe Chatrier with winners.

What Erode Win Means For Stalin's Politics

What Erode Win Means For Stalin's Politics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

For now, the DMK can be expected to sound the bugle for Opposition unity at the national level, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Back to business': Shastri preps with team in Sydney

'Back to business': Shastri preps with team in Sydney

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'Great to get back to business with @hardikpandya7 @SDhawan25, @imShard, #TeamIndia #AUSvIND,' Shastri tweeted.

'KL Rahul probably got more ability than Kohli, Rohit'

'KL Rahul probably got more ability than Kohli, Rohit'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Dismissing suggestions that Virat Kohli should open the batting in the T20 World Cup, former India opener Gautam Gambhir has firmly backed K L Rahul to do the job, saying the out-of-form batter has "probably got more ability".

PICS: England beat Sri Lanka, enter SF; Australia out

PICS: England beat Sri Lanka, enter SF; Australia out

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

ATS forced to take names of Yogi, RSS leaders in Malegaon case: Witness

ATS forced to take names of Yogi, RSS leaders in Malegaon case: Witness

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The witness deposed before the special National Investigation Agency court on Tuesday.

Too S-E-X-Y To Handle

Too S-E-X-Y To Handle

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Flattering looks from the Cannes red carpet.

PICS: Pujara, Ashwin, Rahane enjoy 'daddy duty'

PICS: Pujara, Ashwin, Rahane enjoy 'daddy duty'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The Indian Test cricket specialists posted pictures of them on 'daddy duty' as they took their children for a stroll around Sydney.

South Africa ponder extra all-rounder for first ODI v India

South Africa ponder extra all-rounder for first ODI v India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said they are mulling over whether to select a specialist batsman or all-rounder at number six for the opening one-day international against India on Wednesday.

Kumble@50: When Kumble played through pain

Kumble@50: When Kumble played through pain

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Kumble had been hit on the jaw by a Mervyn Dillon short-pitched delivery while batting in the first innings of the match.

Sameera Reddy's travel adventures with her baby girl

Sameera Reddy's travel adventures with her baby girl

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The new mom ditched the grind and attempted climbing the Mullayanagiri Peak in Karnataka with her baby strapped on.

'You will see a new Indian Tigress'

'You will see a new Indian Tigress'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'My father (Mahavir Singh Phogat, who Aamir Khan played in Dangal) has given me a few tips which you will get to see on the fight night.' 'I have given my 110 per cent for this fight.'

PIX: Suryakumar, Kohli power India to Aus series win

PIX: Suryakumar, Kohli power India to Aus series win

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli slammed half-centuries as India edged Australia by six wickets in the third and final T20 International in Hyderabad on Sunday, to claim the series 2-1.

Unbeaten India target clean sweep against Windies

Unbeaten India target clean sweep against Windies

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

A ruthless Indian team is unlikely to take its foot off the pedal as it aims to top up a world-record winning feat with another clean sweep against the West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Chahar shines as India rout Zimbabwe in 1st ODI

PHOTOS: Chahar shines as India rout Zimbabwe in 1st ODI

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Pacer Deepak Chahar made an impressive comeback to international cricket with an incisive spell and openers maintained their consistency as India outclassed Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the opening One-Day International, in Harare, on Thursday.

Farewell To Cricket: Indian women gear up for memorable Lord's dance for legendary Jhulan

Farewell To Cricket: Indian women gear up for memorable Lord's dance for legendary Jhulan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Call it destiny or design, Goswami's last hurrah is taking at Lord's.

Bringing Sexy Back

Bringing Sexy Back

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The options for a great backless dress were endless on the Cannes red carpet.

PIX: Sindhu, Sen win CWG badminton singles gold

PIX: Sindhu, Sen win CWG badminton singles gold

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Pusarla V Sindhu proved too good for Canada's Michelle Li in the women's singles badminton final to win her maiden Commonwealth Games gold medal, in Birmingham, on Monday.

Sania teaches little Izhaan about traffic lights

Sania teaches little Izhaan about traffic lights

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Sania Miza's two-year-old Izhaan looks like a good learner while his mother trades her tennis racquet for teaching.

Badosa relishing life as a seed

Badosa relishing life as a seed

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Badosa said she felt in good shape even if she was having to get used to being the hunted

Neeraj Chopra disappointed at losing out opportunity to be India's flag-bearer at CWG opening ceremony

Neeraj Chopra disappointed at losing out opportunity to be India's flag-bearer at CWG opening ceremony

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Neeraj was all set to defend his title in Birmingham, but pulled out of the multi-sport event after his medical team advised a month's rest after MRI scan showed a minor injury.

PIX: Wimbledon ends in tears for injured Serena

PIX: Wimbledon ends in tears for injured Serena

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Tennis great Serena Williams limped out of Wimbledon in tears on Tuesday after her latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles crown ended in injury.

Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Images from Day 6 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Vijender hits reset button as he returns to the ring

Vijender hits reset button as he returns to the ring

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

India's star boxer Vijender Singh does not want to carry the baggage of last year's maiden defeat on the professional circuit as he returns to the ring.

Wickremesinghe elected Lankan president, to serve till November 2024

Wickremesinghe elected Lankan president, to serve till November 2024

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Ranil Wickremesinghe was on Wednesday elected as Sri Lanka's new President by Parliament, in a rare move that could provide continuity for ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund for a bailout for the cash-strapped nation but a development likely to anger anti-government protesters who have been demanding his resignation from office for weeks.