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Morgan hails bowlers after England trounce Windies

Morgan hails bowlers after England trounce Windies

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

England captain Eoin Morgan is delighted that his team began its T20 World Cup campaign on a winning note as spinner Moeen Ali exploited the conditions to flatten the West Indies, in Dubai, on Saturday.

My role at CSK was perfect prep for T20 WC: Moeen

My role at CSK was perfect prep for T20 WC: Moeen

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

'I think Moeen Ali read the conditions beautifully, he took chances when his match-up was in his favour, and to take his opportunity like he has, after the success he's had in the IPL was brilliant.'

CPL: Guyana beat Trinbago Knight Riders in Super Over thriller

CPL: Guyana beat Trinbago Knight Riders in Super Over thriller

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

It was left to Shepherd to bowl Amazon Warriors' Super Over and he conceded just four runs to win the game for his team.

Snowden promises more US intelligence leaks

Snowden promises more US intelligence leaks

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Fugitive United States intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has said he would like to leak more secrets after disseminating documents on a complex network of snooping on phone and internet communications across the globe.

Love books? Top ten places to travel to!

Love books? Top ten places to travel to!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

From Tolkien's Middle Earth to Shantaram's Mumbai -- these are places you've read about in books. Now visit them!

Will Mudbound get Netflix an Oscar nomination?

Will Mudbound get Netflix an Oscar nomination?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Even as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decide if a film backed by a streaming service qualifies for a 'regular' feature nomination, both critics and audiences hope Mudbound makes it to the Oscars, says Nikita Puri.

T20s: Dhawan takes centre stage as India sweep Windies

T20s: Dhawan takes centre stage as India sweep Windies

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The left-hander's classy 92 off 62 balls guided India to the brink of victory, and he was helped by powerful hitting from Rishab Pant, whose 58-run knock was part of the 130-run partnership that formed the backbone of the Indian chase.

UK, US warn of 'imminent' ISIS attack on Kabul airport

UK, US warn of 'imminent' ISIS attack on Kabul airport

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Britain on Thursday warned that there was a 'very credible' report of an 'imminent' terrorist attack by the Islamic State terrorists targeting those gathering at Kabul airport in an attempt to flee war-torn Afghanistan.

IPL: CSK start favourites against inconsistent Punjab

IPL: CSK start favourites against inconsistent Punjab

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Eyeing a top-two finish, Chennai Super Kings will start as the firm favourites when they take on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, in Dubai, on Thursday.

2nd T20I: India look to seal series against West Indies

2nd T20I: India look to seal series against West Indies

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Rohit is confident that he would come good and has asked both critics and media to spare him the constant scrutiny.

IPL: Eye on play-offs as KKR take on Punjab

IPL: Eye on play-offs as KKR take on Punjab

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Punjab, who are on eight points from 11 games, need to win the match to keep their play-offs hopes alive, while KKR (10 points from 11 games) also need a victory to boost their hopes.

IPL: Struggling Mumbai Indians face inconsistent Punjab

IPL: Struggling Mumbai Indians face inconsistent Punjab

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will need their famed top-order batting to fire and turn things around when they take on Punjab Kings in the IPL in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Aditya Birla group to take over Reebok's India operations

Aditya Birla group to take over Reebok's India operations

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

In a major expansion into sportswear and lifestyle wear segment, the Kumar Mangalam Birla-led Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Authentic Brand Group of New York, which has the marketing and branding rights of Reebok, to run the operations of the global sportswear, athletic and lifestyle major in the country and ASEAN markets. The new agreement between the largest domestic multi-brand fashion retailer and Authentic Brand is an extension of their existing relationship as ABFRL already markets and sells some ABG brands like Forever 21. The agreement follows the global transfer of ownership of the Reebok brand from Adidas to ABG, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022.

IPL: Sunrisers take on Punjab Kings in battle of laggards

IPL: Sunrisers take on Punjab Kings in battle of laggards

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Almost out of reckoning for a place in the play-offs, bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to play party-poopers when they take on an equally struggling Punjab Kings in the battle of laggards in the IPL in Sharjah on Saturday.

NZ cricketers may travel to UK for WTC final with Indian players

NZ cricketers may travel to UK for WTC final with Indian players

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson and Mitchell Santner are among 10 New Zealand players in the different franchises of the IPL.

Pictures confirm third gatecrasher at State Dinner

Pictures confirm third gatecrasher at State Dinner

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Pictures posted on social networking sites, showing Carlos Allen with other guests, have confirmed that the third gatecrasher attended the White House State Dinner hosted by US President Barack Obama for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in November last.

Viv Richards fine after falling ill on pre-Test show

Viv Richards fine after falling ill on pre-Test show

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Sir Vivian Richards fell ill while he was on air doing a pre-game analysis ahead of the start of the second Test match between India and West Indies, in Jamaica, on Friday.

Another US general dragged in Patraeus sex scandal

Another US general dragged in Patraeus sex scandal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

A sex scandal that forced Central Intelligence Agency chief David Patraeus to resign threatens to engulf another top United States general. Investigations have revealed that a Tampa socialite -- Jill Kelly -- sent 'flirtatious emails' to John Allen, the commander of US forces in Afghanistan.

Arms deal: CBI receives responses to its Letters rogatory

Arms deal: CBI receives responses to its Letters rogatory

Rediff.com28 Apr 2013

Arms dealer Abhishek Verma had forged the signatures of a CBI officer on a letter claiming inquiry against him in the Naval War Room leak case is being closed, US-based attorney C Edmond Allen has alleged in his statement to US investigators.

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Following is the list of players who have been released by the different franchises ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.

'IPL has democratised cricket for many countries'

'IPL has democratised cricket for many countries'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop believes that the Indian Premier League has democratised cricket for many countries by providing players from smaller nations an opportunity to lock horns with the top cricketers from around the world.

Radio days are back

Radio days are back

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

India Inc has been quick to spot the value-for-money brand promotion opportunity on radio.

Top US commander in Afghanistan under investigation

Top US commander in Afghanistan under investigation

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

America's top commander in Afghanistan is being probed for his alleged "inappropriate communication" with a woman linked to former CIA director David Petraeus, who resigned abruptly last week over an extramarital affair.

Windies T20s: India aim to rebuild ahead of World Cup

Windies T20s: India aim to rebuild ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

India would be looking to sort out issues such as the opening blues, the middle-lower order conundrum and also the bowling strategies during the three-match T20 series against West Indies.

Third radiation belt around earth discovered

Third radiation belt around earth discovered

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientists claim to have discovered a third radiation belt around the earth, which may lead to a revision of a more than 50-year-old theory about the planet's radiation zones.

A low-cost space trip? Hop into this stunning plane!

A low-cost space trip? Hop into this stunning plane!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Paul G Allen and aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan plan to develop the next generation of space travel.

Despite an 'ongoing and acute threat' US to end its Afghan mission by Aug 31

Despite an 'ongoing and acute threat' US to end its Afghan mission by Aug 31

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The US has said it will go ahead with its plan to conclude its Afghanistan mission by August 31, even as the evacuation effort, which is now in its "retrograde period", is facing an "ongoing and acute threat" from ISIS-K.

US officials gave Taliban 'kill list' of Afghan aides: Report

US officials gave Taliban 'kill list' of Afghan aides: Report

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The United States officials in Afghanistan naively handed the Taliban a 'kill list' to target Afghans who aided American forces in the country, according to a media report.

Gen Dunford new NATO commander in Afghanistan

Gen Dunford new NATO commander in Afghanistan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

"For more than a year, General Allen has served with distinction as the Commander of US Forces and NATO International Security Assistances Forces in Afghanistan, seeing us through a critical period in our military efforts and in Afghanistan's transition," Obama said.

Star-studded RCB stand in way of KKR revival

Star-studded RCB stand in way of KKR revival

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The onus would be on their famed batting line-up of Kohli, AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell to start firing once again and put pressure on the KKR batsmen.

Williamson back as No.1 in Test rankings; Kohli 4th

Williamson back as No.1 in Test rankings; Kohli 4th

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has reclaimed the No.1 position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Player Rankings after leading his side to the ICC World Test Championship title in Southampton last week.

'Bowlers have a lot of restrictions but batters don't'

'Bowlers have a lot of restrictions but batters don't'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Jhulan Goswami rallied behind the seam attack, saying they are all quality bowlers and it is just about sticking with them and showing patience.

Varun Gandhi dismisses 'honey trapping' allegations

Varun Gandhi dismisses 'honey trapping' allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Gandhi was in the eye of a storm for allegedly leaking defence secrets to controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma.

Bizarre! Fergie sexes up National Anthem at NBA All-Star Game

Bizarre! Fergie sexes up National Anthem at NBA All-Star Game

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Fergie's national anthem performance at the NBA All-Star Game Sunday didn't win over many fans.

India, Australia women renew Test rivalry after 15 years

India, Australia women renew Test rivalry after 15 years

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The Indian women's cricket team would now go through a trial by fire when it make its day-night Test debut against Australia in the one-off game, starting in Gold Coast on Thursday.

Rohit vs KL Rahul as Punjab eye return to winning ways

Rohit vs KL Rahul as Punjab eye return to winning ways

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Punjab Kings' batting unit hasn't hit the straps, save for Rahul and Mayank Agarwal and the bowling has been pedestrian.

An investor and a philanthropist

An investor and a philanthropist

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

Paul Allen became an investor and philanthropist after leaving Microsoft and has been named one of the top 15 philanthropists in America.

Antoine Griezmann named player of the European Championship

Antoine Griezmann named player of the European Championship

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

France forward Antoine Griezmann was named player of the tournament on Monday after leading the Euro 2016 hosts to Sunday's final where they lost to Portugal in extra time.

Pet pics: Say hello to Monty!

Pet pics: Say hello to Monty!

Rediff.com13 May 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what our readers shared.

Mistrust with Pak yet to be overcome: Top US general

Mistrust with Pak yet to be overcome: Top US general

Rediff.com24 May 2012

General John Allen, United States commander of the International Support Assistance Force in Afghanistan has acknowledged that the level of mistrust with Pakistan is a major challenge that has yet to be overcome but that the resurrection of this military relationship is underway.