News for 'Africa Group of Nations'

Bangladesh run to Champions Trophy last four is reward for years of toil

Bangladesh run to Champions Trophy last four is reward for years of toil

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Two years ago in the World Cup, they beat and finished above England in their group to reach the quarter-finals Bangladesh run to Champions Trophy last four is reward for years of toil

PHOTOS WC qualifiers: Argentina held; Cape Verde shock SA

PHOTOS WC qualifiers: Argentina held; Cape Verde shock SA

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Tiny Cape Verde Islands catapulted themselves into surprise World Cup contention with a 2-1 victory away to South Africa.

Condemn countries using terrorism as instrument of state policy: India @ UN

Condemn countries using terrorism as instrument of state policy: India @ UN

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Her statement comes ahead of Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's address at the United Natiosn General Assembly.

The great betrayal at Copenhagen

The great betrayal at Copenhagen

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

India caved in to a bad deal at Copenhagen, says Praful Bidwai.

If IPL happens, it will be a truncated one: BCCI chief Ganguly

If IPL happens, it will be a truncated one: BCCI chief Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday made it clear that the 13th edition of IPL will be a truncated one if the coronavirus pandemic subsides but could not commit on the number of matches under the current circumstances. The BCCI on Friday suspended the IPL from March 29 to April 15 due to government-imposed travel restrictions and refusal of three states to host any matches owing to the pandemic that has so far claimed more than 5000 lives and infected close to 1,50,000 people globally.

At wrong end of goal sprees, Panama, Tunisia fight for third place

At wrong end of goal sprees, Panama, Tunisia fight for third place

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Panama and Tunisia have been the fall-guys in the two top-scoring matches of World Cup 2018, but both teams will hope to show they have learnt some lessons from their efforts in Russia before they head home after their Group G match on Thursday.

How Tendulkar inspired Shafali's cricketing journey

How Tendulkar inspired Shafali's cricketing journey

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Five years ago, a starry-eyed Shafali Verma wrestled through a vociferous crowd at the nondescript Lahli ground in Haryana to get a glimpse of her idol Sachin Tendulkar, the moment that inspired the then 10-year-old to take up the game.

How good a coach is Ravi Shastri?

How good a coach is Ravi Shastri?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

How does India's current national coach Ravi Shastri compare with the other men who have coached the Indian cricket team this century?

New Gem: The next BIG market for growth

New Gem: The next BIG market for growth

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Global Emerging Middle (GEM) is the next big market, says PwC. In India, this segment is expected to cross the USD 1 trillion threshold by 2021; globally the figure is expected to be in excess of USD 6 trillion by 2021.

India beat Pakistan to retain Blind World Cup title

India beat Pakistan to retain Blind World Cup title

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Sunil Ramesh slammed a superb 93 as India defeated arch rivals Pakistan by two wickets in a thrilling summit clash to retain the Blind Cricket World Cup title in Sharjah on Saturday.

India's holding in US govt securities rises to $ 59.9 bn

India's holding in US govt securities rises to $ 59.9 bn

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

India increased its exposure to American government securities to $59.9 billion in October, the highest in four months, notwithstanding uncertainties in the world's largest economy.

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'The 2014 Australia tour and the brand of cricket played by the team laid a great foundation of the brilliant run of success enjoyed across all formats and conditions.' 'It also coincided with Virat Kohli enjoying the responsibilities of leading the team and then putting his heart and soul into taking the Indian team to ascend many unconquered summits.'

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.

Del Bosque to stay on as Spain coach until 2016

Del Bosque to stay on as Spain coach until 2016

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has agreed a two-year contract extension with the world and European champions which ties him until the 2016 European championship in France, the 62-year-old said on Friday.

And Captain of the year award goes to...

And Captain of the year award goes to...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

India Test skipper Virat Kohli has been named as the 'Captain of the Year'.

Meet the African Footballer of the Year...

Meet the African Footballer of the Year...

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Yaya Toure was named African Footballer of the Year for a record fourth straight time at the annual Confederation of African Football awards on Thursday.

Why risks, costs of China's BRI projects in Pak are soaring

Why risks, costs of China's BRI projects in Pak are soaring

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Beijing's political risks are also escalating because of a renewed wave of public anger in many parts of Balochistan against human rights abuses by Pakistani troops deployed to crush the low-intensity insurgency in the province, the report said.

Pak schoolboy seamer Naseem likely to get debut in Australia

Pak schoolboy seamer Naseem likely to get debut in Australia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Coach Misbah-ul-Haq and his fellow selectors have been criticised by Pakistan media for placing too much expectation on such young shoulders, particularly against an ascendant team that thrives on home pitches.

Hero's welcome for Drogba as African qualifiers begin

Hero's welcome for Drogba as African qualifiers begin

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Didier Drogba can expect a hero's welcome when he returns to the continent for the start of the group phase of Africa's World Cup preliminaries at the weekend, a fortnight after his Champions League triumph.

England football coach Southgate's pep talk for cricket team

England football coach Southgate's pep talk for cricket team

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Captain Eoin Morgan said that the recent talk had resonated well with the players.

Killing of Congolese boy not racial attack: Swaraj

Killing of Congolese boy not racial attack: Swaraj

Rediff.com31 May 2016

She also said that the government was committed to a fast-track trial in the case of killing of the Congolese national Masonda Ketada Oliver and 'harshest possible punishment' for the culprits.

What a shame! India at lowly 100 on human capital index

What a shame! India at lowly 100 on human capital index

Rediff.com14 May 2015

India is ranked lower than all its BRICS peers -- Russia, China, Brazil and South Africa

The missing pieces in Jet Air's revival plan

The missing pieces in Jet Air's revival plan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

After 18 months of closure, what really could be salvaged? And the answer sadly is, precious little, Patience, perseverance and plenty of moolah is the way forward even assuming intent is in place, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Plucky India lose to Netherlands in hockey opener

Plucky India lose to Netherlands in hockey opener

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Returning to the big stage after a gap of eight years, erstwhile champions India put up a brave fight before going down 2-3 to the Netherlands in their opening Group B match of the men's hockey competition at the Olympics on Monday.

How Dravid's advice shaped Shubman Gill's career

How Dravid's advice shaped Shubman Gill's career

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

India's young batting star Shubman Gill reveals how he made the transition from Under-19, India 'A' and domestic cricket to the international level.

Producing vaccines is not like making 2 minutes noodles

Producing vaccines is not like making 2 minutes noodles

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'Even if Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech were successful in ramping up production overnight, what happens to the capacity after the demand from India is met?' asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The tournament will be held across four cities in Bangladesh, from Jan 27 to Feb 14, 2016

Spain back where they belong, says Nadal

Spain back where they belong, says Nadal

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Two years after Spain's stunning fall from grace in Davis Cup tennis, Rafael Nadal has hailed his nation's return to the World Group after victory in the playoff against India.

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Domestic cricket will only happen when travelling is safe: Ganguly

Cricket Buzz: 'Ryder not ready for New Zealand return'

Cricket Buzz: 'Ryder not ready for New Zealand return'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Jesse Ryder's blistering return to form may not be enough to get him rushed back into the international game, according to New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum.

CWG: Indian women's hockey team enters semis; Hima in 400m final

CWG: Indian women's hockey team enters semis; Hima in 400m final

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Captain Rani Rampal's clinical strike helped India beat South Africa 1-0 to seal their place in the semi-finals of the women's hockey event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Tuesday.

Modi-Xi meet: Chinese defence minister to visit India next month

Modi-Xi meet: Chinese defence minister to visit India next month

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

President Xi said that the Chinese side is ready to work with the Indian side to carry forward the fresh impetus of bilateral relations.

7 Indian pharma players race to develop COVID-19 vaccine

7 Indian pharma players race to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Bharat Biotech, Serum Institute, Zydus Cadila, Panacea Biotec, Indian Immunologicals, Mynvax and Biological E are among the domestic pharma firms working on the coronavirus vaccines in India.

Kohli named captain of ICC's Test, ODI teams of the year

Kohli named captain of ICC's Test, ODI teams of the year

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

India captain and batting mainstay Virat Kohli was named skipper of the International Cricket Council's Test and ODI teams of the year, following a remarkable run in 2018.

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

As the curtains come down at the Tokyo Olympics, here's a glance at the medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory.

No Chinese upmanship at BRICS please!

No Chinese upmanship at BRICS please!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'It is unrealistic to expect that security dilemmas and strategic distrust to disappear or even diminish any time soon,' says Rup Narayan Das.

Maha, UP, MP target locust swarms; more invasions predicted

Maha, UP, MP target locust swarms; more invasions predicted

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Senior officials, including those from a central team, were present during the night-long operation and a close vigil is being maintained on further movement of locusts, Katiyar said. Two fire brigade vehicles loaded with insecticide had been deployed in all four Jhansi tehsils besides six vehicles were kept ready at the district headquarter. Ten municipal employees with two insecticide spraying machines were posted in every block.

India raises exposure to US govt securities at $70.1 bln in May

India raises exposure to US govt securities at $70.1 bln in May

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Foreign residents increased their holdings of long-term US securities in May; net purchases were $34.6 billion.

IS demands $200mn ransom in 72 hours to spare life of 2 Japanese hostages

IS demands $200mn ransom in 72 hours to spare life of 2 Japanese hostages

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The dreaded Islamic State militia on Tuesday posted a video showing two Japanese captives, threatening to execute them if their nation's government failed to pay up a ransom of $200 million (over Rs 1,200 crore) within 72 hours.

More matches, less playing days for Team India in new FTP

More matches, less playing days for Team India in new FTP

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India insisted that the number of playing days per year for the ever-busy cricketers will decrease.