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Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The 34-year-old took the prized wickets of Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali and Babar Azam to end Pakistan's resistance and finished with figures of 5-83 in Pakistan's second innings.

Lahore Test: Cummins, Starc run through Pakistan batting

Lahore Test: Cummins, Starc run through Pakistan batting

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The pitch offered some variable bounce but did not pose too many problems for the batters till the final hour of play.

4 dead, 10 injured in Lucknow hotel fire; building to be demolished

4 dead, 10 injured in Lucknow hotel fire; building to be demolished

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Four people were killed and at least 10 injured Monday morning after a fire broke out in a hotel here, prompting authorities to issue orders for demolition of the four-storey building after following the 'due process'.

KWK 7: 10 REVELATIONS from Katrina-Ishaan-Siddhant

KWK 7: 10 REVELATIONS from Katrina-Ishaan-Siddhant

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Katrina Kaif arrived on Koffee With Karan 7 with Ishaan Khatter and Siddhant Chaturvedi, her co-stars from the upcoming film Phone Bhoot.

Listing cases, mentioning urgent matters among new CJI's priorities

Listing cases, mentioning urgent matters among new CJI's priorities

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Chief Justice of India-designate Justice U U Lalit on Friday highlighted three areas on which he intends to work during his 74-day tenure as the head of the judiciary and said he would strive hard to ensure that at least one Constitution bench is functioning in the Supreme Court throughout the year.

From hero to zero: Morata's tournament ends in disappointment

From hero to zero: Morata's tournament ends in disappointment

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Morata became the first ever Spanish player to score for club and country at Wembley Stadium.

Bitter Saha says Motera not Eden, is my home

Bitter Saha says Motera not Eden, is my home

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Saha is seeking an exit from Bengal domestic cricket after a CAB official questioned his commitment for state Ranji team.

Eyes on Kohli as RCB look to halt Buttler juggernaut

Eyes on Kohli as RCB look to halt Buttler juggernaut

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aiming to halt the Jos Buttler juggernaut when they take on Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Tuesday.

Sharath-Akula win C'wealth Games mixed doubles TT gold

Sharath-Akula win C'wealth Games mixed doubles TT gold

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Sharath Kamal and Gnanasekaran Sathiyan was outsmarted by familiar foes Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford of England in the men's doubles final at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

Cong prez poll: Tharoor says ready for public debate, Kharge declines

Cong prez poll: Tharoor says ready for public debate, Kharge declines

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

He said the answer to the Congress' current challenges lies in a combination of effective leadership and organisational reforms.

Sena mouthpiece pokes fun at Maha CM, Speaker, Governor saying...

Sena mouthpiece pokes fun at Maha CM, Speaker, Governor saying...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The Shiv Sena on Monday said it was not surprising to see the Bharatiya Janata Party winning the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker's election as the Sena was broken and 'someone from the party' was pitted against it.

5 Tips To Inspire Positivity At Work

5 Tips To Inspire Positivity At Work

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Step away for a team lunch, vacation and outings which will help keep a check in with the emotional, mental and physical wellbeing of everyone.

Tennis star to donate prize money to help Ukraine's military

Tennis star to donate prize money to help Ukraine's military

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Elina Svitolina said she will donate her prize money from WTA tournaments to Ukraine's military and to help with humanitarian efforts following Russia's invasion of her country last week.

Can Sunrisers Hyderabad upset Gujarat Titans' dream start?

Can Sunrisers Hyderabad upset Gujarat Titans' dream start?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Gujarat Titans, the team to beat in its debut IPL season, will aim to build on a dream start against an inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Navi Mumbai, on Monday.

7 dead, 9 injured in major fire at Indore building

7 dead, 9 injured in major fire at Indore building

Rediff.com7 May 2022

As per the preliminary information, the deceased included a woman, a senior police official said.

BJP picks up the pieces in Bihar after Nitish blow

BJP picks up the pieces in Bihar after Nitish blow

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'Our approach is forward-looking. The central leadership wants young leaders to lead the charge now. This will also send a clear signal that lapses will not be tolerated. We are targeting beyond 2025.' Satyavrat Mishra reports.

People buried politics of caste, religion: Yogi after UP win

People buried politics of caste, religion: Yogi after UP win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Addressing party workers at the state headquarters after the poll results and trends showed a clear BJP majority, he said the 'misleading' campaign run by the Opposition over the past 2-3 days have been set aside by the people who reposed faith in the good governance of the BJP.

ISL: Chennaiyin beat Odisha, move to third in the table

ISL: Chennaiyin beat Odisha, move to third in the table

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Chennaiyin FC returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Odisha FC

Bairstow relishing opening role at Punjab Kings

Bairstow relishing opening role at Punjab Kings

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Jonny Bairstow's 66 off just 29 balls, with the help of four boundaries and seven sixes, laid the foundation for Punjab Kings' 54-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in Mumbai on Friday.

'Make a difference financially, emotionally, mentally'

'Make a difference financially, emotionally, mentally'

Rediff.com1 May 2021

'I sincerely hope being a part of the IPL we can keep people safe at home by providing them with some relief & something to look forward to in these trying times.'

Even Bradman's average will fall in a bubble: Shastri

Even Bradman's average will fall in a bubble: Shastri

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'In the last 24 months, they've been home for 25 days. I don't care who you are, if your name is Bradman, if you're in a bubble as well, your average will come down because you're human.'

Woods fighting to return, 'grateful' to have life, leg

Woods fighting to return, 'grateful' to have life, leg

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Woods said amputation "was on the table" during the three-week hospital recovery in California.

WFH Burnout? 9 Simple Things To Do

WFH Burnout? 9 Simple Things To Do

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Clearly demarcate family time in your schedule and ensure that you do not work, receive calls or even reply to emails during this time.

Messi claims record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or

Messi claims record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Argentina's Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world for a record-stretching seventh time on Monday, beating Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to lift soccer's most prestigious trophy yet again.

Challenge Before Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Challenge Before Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

People may line up to see Rahul Gandhi, given he is currently, the only major politician speaking of inflation and unemployment in an India bombarded daily by Right-wing delusion. The challenge is how to transfer the goodwill into votes when the object of curiosity is surrounded by usual suspects and sycophants, observes Shyam Menon.

Race to replace UK PM Johnson gains pace after Sunak's announcement

Race to replace UK PM Johnson gains pace after Sunak's announcement

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Sunak joins fellow Indian-origin candidate Suella Braverman, the UK Attorney General who is among the early Tory MPs to announce her plan to contest.

Sehwag takes a dig at ICC after Day 4 gets washed out

Sehwag takes a dig at ICC after Day 4 gets washed out

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Sehwag took a funny jibe at the ICC for hosting the World Test Championship final in the UK

'No apologies': Biden on Putin 'can't remain in power' remark

'No apologies': Biden on Putin 'can't remain in power' remark

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'I was expressing the moral outrage I felt toward the way Putin is dealing ..., which is just brutality, half the children of Ukraine.'

Pathan brothers provide COVID aid

Pathan brothers provide COVID aid

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Irfan and Yusuf have been providing COVID-related help.

Kishan ready to capitalise on opportunities presented

Kishan ready to capitalise on opportunities presented

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'It's very helpful when I sit with Rohit Bhai when he comes to my room for conversation. So, I know that he believes in me and the coach believes in me and I just go there to perform.'

'BJP spent Rs 40-50 crore on each MLA'

'BJP spent Rs 40-50 crore on each MLA'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'Since we defeated their evil designs on July 10, their poaching approach became more aggressive with using blackmail and money power as tools to finish off the political opposition in Goa.'

Who Looks BEST in a Vintage Sari? VOTE!

Who Looks BEST in a Vintage Sari? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Who rocked the sari style best in the British Raj? Sukanya Verma asks you to take a poll.

Boris Johnson resigns, to stay on till new British PM is elected

Boris Johnson resigns, to stay on till new British PM is elected

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday said he was sad to announce his resignation as Conservative Party leader, triggering a leadership election for a new Tory leader who will go on to become the new PM.

CSK pay tribute to all frontline workers

CSK pay tribute to all frontline workers

Rediff.com1 May 2021

CSK's official Twitter handle posted a video in which the likes of Sam Curran, Dwayne Bravo, Robin Uthappa, Cheteshwar Pujara can be seen paying a tribute to all frontline workers.

Small-cap stocks deliver up to 36.64% returns in FY22

Small-cap stocks deliver up to 36.64% returns in FY22

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Small-cap stocks raked in big gains in fiscal 2021-22 by giving up to 36.64 per cent returns, outshining the bigger benchmark gauge and experts believe that they may continue to outperform in FY23. Markets faced many headwinds in the latter part of the last fiscal with the emergence of geopolitical tension, inflation concerns and FII selling. Analysts said that the first half of the last fiscal was very good, while the market entered into consolidation in the second half, combined with high volatility.

India's Ultimate Warrior Review

India's Ultimate Warrior Review

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Vidyut Jammwal's reality show is certainly worth a watch, observes Namrata Thakker.

'COVID-19 situation in Dhoni's family under control'

'COVID-19 situation in Dhoni's family under control'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Dhoni's were admitted to the hospital after testing positive for the highly contagious virus on Wednesday.

Dhawan proud of his boys for good fight in 2nd SL T20

Dhawan proud of his boys for good fight in 2nd SL T20

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

With most of the power-hitters in isolation after Krunal Pandya's COVID-19 positive case, India could score just 132 for 5 on a slow track. Sri Lanka chased down the total with two balls to spare and won by four wickets.

OYO restoring salaries of employees in India, South Asia

OYO restoring salaries of employees in India, South Asia

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Pay cuts for employees with fixed compensation of up to Rs 8 lakh have been reversed from August 1, while the rest will see restoration in a phased manner from October 2020.

Japanese towns drop plans to host Olympic athletes

Japanese towns drop plans to host Olympic athletes

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Dozens of Japanese towns have abandoned plans to host Olympic athletes because of concern they will overburden stretched medical resources amid a fourth wave of coronavirus infections.