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Trinidad officials confirm Baptiste's doping absence

Trinidad officials confirm Baptiste's doping absence

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Trinidad and Tobago athletics officials confirmed on Monday that Kelly-Ann Baptiste, who won a world 100 metres bronze medal in 2011, and fellow sprinter Semoy Hackett missed the Moscow world championships because of doping violations.

'Trinidad still practices 19th-century Hinduism'

'Trinidad still practices 19th-century Hinduism'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Urvashi Ramnarine, an employee at the High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in New Delhi, says over forty per cent of the population of Indian origin in her homeland speak in Hindi or Bhojpuri. "I came to know that the language spoken there was Bhojpuri only after coming here," she admits.

SRK-owned Trinidad Red Steel win Caribbean T20 League

SRK-owned Trinidad Red Steel win Caribbean T20 League

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is on cloud 9 after his recent acquisition Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel claimed the Caribbean Premier League T20 title on Sunday.

T20 World Cup PIX: New Zealand steamroll Uganda

T20 World Cup PIX: New Zealand steamroll Uganda

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup match played between New Zealand and Uganda in Tarouba, Trinidad, on Saturday.

Hope, Pooran steer Windies to T20 series sweep over South Africa

Hope, Pooran steer Windies to T20 series sweep over South Africa

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

West Indies bludgeoned their way to an eight-wicket victory over South Africa in Tuesday's rain-affected Twenty20 international to sweep the three-match series.

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan storm into Super 8; NZ out

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan storm into Super 8; NZ out

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

A dominant Afghanistan crushed Papua New Guinea by seven wickets to storm into the Super Eight of the T20 World Cup in Trinidad on Thursday.

PICS: South Africa trounce Afghanistan, reach first World Cup final

PICS: South Africa trounce Afghanistan, reach first World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between Afghanistan and South Africa, at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy ground in Trinidad, on Thursday.

Why no reserve days for T20 World Cup semis

Why no reserve days for T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'For the first semi-final on 26 June, 60 minutes will be available at the end of the day's play with the remaining 190 minutes scheduled for 2pm on 27 June.'

Pooran smashes quickfire half ton to guide WI to victory over SA

Pooran smashes quickfire half ton to guide WI to victory over SA

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

South Africa handed a debut to fast bowler Kwena Maphaka, who at the age of 18 years and 137 days is the youngest to play in a T20 International for his country.

South Africa open up big lead on Day 2 vs Windies

South Africa open up big lead on Day 2 vs Windies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

South Africa built a 239-run lead over the West Indies after the second day of the second Test on Friday to take the upper hand.

SEE: Shamsi inspired by Steyn's hug

SEE: Shamsi inspired by Steyn's hug

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Shamsi reveals heartwarming moment with iconic pacer Dale Steyn after SA secure spot in T20 WC final

Lara has special motivation for Trinidad matches

Lara has special motivation for Trinidad matches

Rediff.com25 May 2006

"I hope I'm not speaking out of turn, but I do feel it's my last two one-day internationals in Trinidad," Lara told reporters.

T20 World Cup faces terror threat

T20 World Cup faces terror threat

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Trinidad's Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has revealed but asserted that "extra effort in national security preparations and response readiness"

Proteas captain seeks 'ruthless' batting vs Windies

Proteas captain seeks 'ruthless' batting vs Windies

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma is looking for his front-line batsmen to score quicker when they take on the West Indies in the second match of their two-test series, starting in Georgetown, Guyana on Thursday.

India whip Trinidad and Tobago

India whip Trinidad and Tobago

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Indian hockey team beat the islanders 10-1 to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the knockout

Trinidad are all set to enliven finals

Trinidad are all set to enliven finals

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

With a population of just 1.1 million, the two-island nation will be the smallest at the 2006 Football World Cup finals.

Indian products, a big hit in Trinidad

Indian products, a big hit in Trinidad

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

On the Christmas eve, Indian-made jewellery, clothing and other products are a huge hit with the shoppers here as hundreds of them throng an ongoing Indian trade fair.

Bravo, Ramadin star in Trinidad and Tobago win

Bravo, Ramadin star in Trinidad and Tobago win

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Trinidad and Tobago made a winning start to their campaign in the Champions League Twenty20, shocking Somerset by 44 runs at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Monday.

Trinidad PM to be honoured at Pravasi Bharati Divas

Trinidad PM to be honoured at Pravasi Bharati Divas

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar will be the chief guest at the Pravasi Bharati Divas in Jaipur and will be honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award.

Trinidad and Tobago delegation for Pravasi Divas

Trinidad and Tobago delegation for Pravasi Divas

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

A cultural delegation will serenade Indians with 'chutney' and 'calypso' during the event.

Villagers build road for Trinidad PM visiting ancestral home

Villagers build road for Trinidad PM visiting ancestral home

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Two days ahead of the visit of Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, residents of Bhelupur, her ancestral village in Bihar, completed nearly a 4,000 sq feet long road in 48 hours by offering voluntary labour.

Canada's move on visa program to hit Indian students

Canada's move on visa program to hit Indian students

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

The processing time for students applying under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) was significantly shorter and approval rates higher, something that will change after Canada ended the scheme on Friday.

PHOTOS: Team India's 'chill night' with DJ Bravo in Trinidad

PHOTOS: Team India's 'chill night' with DJ Bravo in Trinidad

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Following their convincing 105-run victory against West Indies in the second One-Day International on Sunday, the Indian players paid a visit to former West Indies player Dwayne Bravo's house in Trinidad for dinner.

CLT20: Will Trinidad beat Chennai and book semis berth?

CLT20: Will Trinidad beat Chennai and book semis berth?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

With an eye on the semi-final berth, a resurgent Trinidad and Tobago face an uphill task of taming a rampaging Chennai Super Kings when they meet in their Champions League Twenty20 encounter in New Delhi on Wednesday.

T20 WC: Gaffaney, Tucker to officiate India vs England semis

T20 WC: Gaffaney, Tucker to officiate India vs England semis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and Rodney Tucker of Australia will be the on-field officials for the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup between India and England

Pitch ratings raise eyebrows after recent WT20 debacle

Pitch ratings raise eyebrows after recent WT20 debacle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Two games at the makeshift Nassau County Cricket Stadium, including India's opening fixture against Ireland, have got an "unsatisfactory" rating from the game's governing body which remains bullish on promoting cricket in the United States.

South Africa complete series sweep, Maharaj shines

South Africa complete series sweep, Maharaj shines

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

South Africa completed victory inside three days after bowling West Indies out for 222, having set them a target of 263 to win the match.

England victory hopes fade in Trinidad

England victory hopes fade in Trinidad

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Centuries by West Indies pair Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Brendan Nash frustrated England on Monday as the fifth and final Test seemed to be heading for a draw in Trinidad. The home team were bowled out for 544, a first-innings deficit of two runs, before England reached 80 for three at the close of play on day four.

Former Argentina striker Tevez hospitalised

Former Argentina striker Tevez hospitalised

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Former Argentina international Carlos Tevez has been hospitalised due to chest pain, Club Atletico Independiente, the Argentine club he now coaches, said on Tuesday.

PIX: Rutherford takes Windies to Super 8 after win over NZ

PIX: Rutherford takes Windies to Super 8 after win over NZ

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group C match between the West Indies and New Zealand in Trinidad on Thursday.

May meet PM Singh in Trinidad in November: Gilani

May meet PM Singh in Trinidad in November: Gilani

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said there is a possibility that he will meet his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Summit to be held in Trinidad in November.

In Trinidad, 12-yr-old girls can marry

In Trinidad, 12-yr-old girls can marry

Rediff.com29 May 2006

The laws are in violation of two United Nations Conventions that have been ratified by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago

South Africa face test of nerves against Afghanistan in semis

South Africa face test of nerves against Afghanistan in semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

South Africa's bid to lift a first major cricket trophy could come down to whether they can finally shed the unwanted tag of "chokers".

Not Bollywood, it's Chhole-bhature and unconditional love that pulls Brian Lara to India

Not Bollywood, it's Chhole-bhature and unconditional love that pulls Brian Lara to India

Rediff.com9 May 2024

A smiling face at every corner, adulation that reminds him of family and to top it all off, a spicy, delectable plate of 'chhole bhature'.

CLT20: Trinidad beat Leicestershire to qualify for main round

CLT20: Trinidad beat Leicestershire to qualify for main round

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Trinidad and Tobago produced a superb all-round performance as they spanked Leicestershire Foxes by 51 runs to qualify for the Champions League Twenty20 main tournament in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Ferguson makes history as New Zealand maul PNG

Ferguson makes history as New Zealand maul PNG

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

New Zealand bowler Lockie Ferguson joined Canada skipper Saad Bin Zafar as only the second bowler in T20I history to bowl each of the allotted four overs as maidens, returning figures of 4-4-0-3. Zafar recorded 4-4-0-2.

CLT20 PHOTOS: Trinidad thrash Chennai, to face Mumbai in semis

CLT20 PHOTOS: Trinidad thrash Chennai, to face Mumbai in semis

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Images from the Champions League T20 Group B match between Chennai Super Kings and Trinidad and Tobago at Ferozshah Kotla on Wednesday.

Australia facing player shortage for T20 WC warm-up games

Australia facing player shortage for T20 WC warm-up games

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Australia might be forced to use support staff as substitute fielders in the T20 World Cup warm-up games.

SA in T20 WC final is 'destructive poetry in motion'

SA in T20 WC final is 'destructive poetry in motion'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

It's emotional down here, we're in final: Steyn, Smith laud SA for T20 WC final entry