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McDonald to coach Australia for India ODI tour

McDonald to coach Australia for India ODI tour

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Langer puts faith in deputy ahead of ODI series in India: 'He's an excellent coach, we've got other excellent coaches to back him up. I said to him I won't ring him, I'll let him go. He said 'I might ring you', that's the difference. He'll do a really good job'

India should have only five permanent Test centres: Kohli

India should have only five permanent Test centres: Kohli

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The BCCI follows the rotation policy across formats but it has now more than 15 Test centres.

Surveys predict hung assembly in Karnataka

Surveys predict hung assembly in Karnataka

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

According to the surveys, the Janata Dal-Secular could emerge as the kingmaker in the May 12 election.

Arnab has 82% stake in Republic TV, no word on who owns rest

Arnab has 82% stake in Republic TV, no word on who owns rest

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Without disclosing other shareholders, Republic Media Network said the statement was being issued to "clarify the details of its promoter shareholding" in view of "misleading" media reports making "false and mala fide claims about the exact ownership of the consolidated network." It said Goswami through his personal investment and family owned around 84 per cent shareholding in ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd at the time of launch of the English news channel Republic TV in 2017.

BJP's arrogance demolished: Oppn reacts on Jharkhand results

BJP's arrogance demolished: Oppn reacts on Jharkhand results

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Several Oppn parties linked the mandate to CAA and NRC, saying people have demolished 'arrogance' of the BJP, which attributed its defeat to local issues and 'internal strife' in the state.

'PM sent planes for NRIs, why not trains for workers?'

'PM sent planes for NRIs, why not trains for workers?'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'The situation is so bad that they are now sleeping on bridges or footpaths.' 'Therefore, they want to go and die before their parents or wife in case they get infected with COVID-19.' 'Workers don't want to die a dog's death in cities.'

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The order comes a day after Trump accused Twitter of election interference, after it added fact-check links to two of his tweets.

WATCH Adah Sharma WORK OUT!

WATCH Adah Sharma WORK OUT!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'When they were looking for an action girl, I wanted my name to be right on top.'

Most exit polls predict majority for BJP-led NDA

Most exit polls predict majority for BJP-led NDA

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Many exit polls predicted that SP-BSP alliance in Uttar Pradesh is likely to trump the BJP in the country's politically most crucial state.

Is India ready for NPR?

Is India ready for NPR?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Prodded by Mamata Banerjee, Keya Sarkar updates her voter card only to discover...

'People won't resume work from May 4'

'People won't resume work from May 4'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'We don't know when things will get back to normal, even if the lockdown gets over.'

Australian Warner's 'zing' reprieve reopens dogged bail issue

Australian Warner's 'zing' reprieve reopens dogged bail issue

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Australia opener David Warner became the fifth batsman at the World Cup to get an unexpected reprieve after he dragged a ball on to his stump but the impact failed to dislodge the zing bails in Sunday's match against India.

Review: The Adidas Ultraboost 20

Review: The Adidas Ultraboost 20

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The cushioned yet rugged Ultraboost, which can clock more miles than most pairs without showing signs of weakness, has been tweaked to perform even better.

Shastri's warning to Pant: There will be rap on the knuckles

Shastri's warning to Pant: There will be rap on the knuckles

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

India head coach Ravi Shastri made it clear that Rishabh Pant will be "rapped on the knuckles" if he keeps on playing rash shots like the one he did against the West Indies recently.

Why the Congress won't pose a challenge to Modi

Why the Congress won't pose a challenge to Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'If you believe the Congress will win in 2024 because Modi is blundering from one monumental disaster to another, that means you are living in a fool's paradise.'

Modi: Pragya an answer to those who called Hindus terrorists

Modi: Pragya an answer to those who called Hindus terrorists

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

She will give a tough fight to the Congress there, he said.

Andhra top cop shunted out as Jagan takes charge as CM

Andhra top cop shunted out as Jagan takes charge as CM

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The DGP was on the "hit list" of the YSR Congress for some time now, as they were perceived to be close to the previous Telugu Desam Party government.

Why the lockdown could be a big failure!

Why the lockdown could be a big failure!

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'We should not forget the core purpose of the lockdown -- to buy time to implement a strategy to tackle the virus, to prepare for the final lifting of the lockdown and to prepare for a 'new tomorrow',' notes Dr Sanjeeth Peter.

'Messi doesn't need to win World Cup to be called great player'

'Messi doesn't need to win World Cup to be called great player'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Messi doesn't need to win a World Cup to prove his greatness, feels iconic former Argentine striker Hernan Crespo.

Will do anything to defeat Modi-Shah: Kejriwal on alliance with Congress

Will do anything to defeat Modi-Shah: Kejriwal on alliance with Congress

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Sibal threw the ball in Kejriwal's court saying, "He knows better".

Why things are looking bleak for India's badminton players

Why things are looking bleak for India's badminton players

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

The emotional and financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic is weighing on Indian shuttler HS Prannoy's mind and he believes that the already "bleak" scenario would only get worse if things don't take a turn for the better in one and a half month's time. The coronavirus outbreak, which has killed over 40,000 globally, has put countries in lockdown and halted sports, including badminton, across the world. It has also triggered financial and mental woes across the world.

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the pandemic unfolded, the India-China relationship has come under severe stress. To restore normalcy, agreements between the two countries must be respected scrupulously in their entirety. Where the Line of Actual Control is concerned, any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo is unacceptable, declares External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

'Me too': Modi mocks Cong's surgical strike claim

'Me too': Modi mocks Cong's surgical strike claim

Rediff.com3 May 2019

A day after the Congress claimed that six surgical strikes were carried out by the Manmohan Singh-led government, he said the Congress, which earlier used to mock the surgical strikes, is now saying 'me too, me too'.

Maxwell, Stoinis out of Australia's Ashes calculations

Maxwell, Stoinis out of Australia's Ashes calculations

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

All-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis have been excluded from a 25-player squad for an intra-Australia clash that will go a long way to deciding the makeup of Tim Paine's Ashes side.

Fear of the unknown: Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Fear of the unknown: Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

When Olympic swimming champion Kyle Chalmers completed what he knew would be his final training session before the coronavirus shutdown, his overwhelming feelings were of sadness and the fear of what was to come. Many athletes are putting a brave face on the lockdown, converting garages and bedrooms into home gymnasiums and posting cheerful videos of themselves on social media keeping fit by "bench-pressing" their children.

Umpire Gould retires, says time right to stop

Umpire Gould retires, says time right to stop

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Umpire Ian Gould felt the time was right to be calling it a day as he was honoured on the occasion of his 140th and final One-Day International at Headingley on Saturday.

Has Iyer helped Team India solve the No 4 conundrum?

Has Iyer helped Team India solve the No 4 conundrum?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'It has been a really important last few series for me to set the benchmark at the No. 4 position, which all of us are competing for at the moment'

Can India still win series in Australia?

Can India still win series in Australia?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The momentum is definitely on Australia's side after the series-levelling win in the second Test in Perth, but former captain Sourav Ganguly, on Friday, said India can still win the four-match rubber.

Pakistan's Azam wants to emulate India captain Kohli

Pakistan's Azam wants to emulate India captain Kohli

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Prolific Pakistan batsman Babar Azam wants to achieve the "legend" status that Virat Kohli has acquired but concedes that despite the oft-repeated comparisons, he is still some time away from getting anywhere close to the Indian captain. The 24-year-old, who is a self-confessed fan of Kohli, spoke about his aspiration to emulate the World's No.1 Test and ODI batsman.

10 Bollywood biopics, coming up

10 Bollywood biopics, coming up

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Kangana Ranaut, Hrithik Roshan and Ajay Devgn get ready to live real lives.

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Health experts warn that a prolonged isolation could take a big mental toll on people whose livelihoods and self esteem are intrinsically linked to competition. Frustration at the confinement has already spilled over on occasion, with high profile soccer players getting into hot water for breaching government orders on social distancing by hosting parties and drinking sessions.

Zampa's name comes up in ball-tampering murmurs

Zampa's name comes up in ball-tampering murmurs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

A few pictures of Zampa showed him putting his hand in his pocket just before a delivery and social media was abuzz with talk of ball tampering.

Steyn rules himself out of third Australia Test

Steyn rules himself out of third Australia Test

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

South Africa's fast bowler Dale Steyn has ruled himself out of a possible return for the third Test against Australia which starts next Thursday as he continues his recovery from a troublesome heel injury.

NPR a tax on poor, says Rahul; BJP calls him 'liar of the year'

NPR a tax on poor, says Rahul; BJP calls him 'liar of the year'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Likening the National Population Register and the National Register of Citizens with demonetisation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said these exercises are "tax" on the poor, who will suffer the same way they did after the note ban in November 2016. "Poor people will have to go to officers and show their documents and give bribe. They will have to give bribe if there is a slight mistake in their names. Crores of rupees will be pulled out of the pockets of the poor and will be given to the same 15 people. This is the truth. It is an attack on the people," he said.

Rakul Preet's inspiring weight loss proves being fit is the new sexy

Rakul Preet's inspiring weight loss proves being fit is the new sexy

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Her trainer Kunal Gir calls her one of the hardest working girls.

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'We need to have the courage to take a rational look at known facts and act accordingly,' advises Mohan Guruswamy.

'Unbelievable Stokes was too good for Australia'

'Unbelievable Stokes was too good for Australia'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

England's World Cup hero Stokes launched a solo attack to score an unbeaten 135 and help the hosts chase down a target of 359 in dramatic fashion.

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Turkey's economy

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Turkey's economy

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Trump defended his decision saying that the United States has done its part and now it is the time for other regional players to play their part.

Govt: 0, Shaheen Bagh protestors: 1

Govt: 0, Shaheen Bagh protestors: 1

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Having failed to wear down the protesters, the government has now resorted to a bare-knuckle campaign to discredit them by portraying them as pawns in a wider plot bankrolled by shadowy 'anti-national' and 'Islamist' forces, notes Hasan Suroor.

AAP trolls Congress after it mocks BJP over hacked website

AAP trolls Congress after it mocks BJP over hacked website

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The Congress took a dig at the BJP, saying, "We realise you've been down for a long time now. If you need help getting back up, we're happy to help."