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Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Two wheels and an open road. Biking during Coronavirus Days.

4 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian

4 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Four Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces on Monday in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

Would the Oval result been any different if...

Would the Oval result been any different if...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The morning after an unexpected loss, the subdued conversation is always about would India have won had...

Trump presents PM Modi with US honour 'Legion Of Merit'

Trump presents PM Modi with US honour 'Legion Of Merit'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

US President Trump "presented the Legion of Merit to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating the US-India strategic partnership," O'Brien said in a tweet.

REWIND: The week gone by

REWIND: The week gone by

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Anti-racism protests across the United States, the funeral procession of George Floyd in Houston, a defaced statue of King Leopold II in Brussels, unlocking of restrictions in Mumbai and much more. Scroll for the top moments from the week gone by.

Criticise but don't abuse: Sarfaraz's reaction after 'pig' jibe at mall

Criticise but don't abuse: Sarfaraz's reaction after 'pig' jibe at mall

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Sarfaraz is not the only Pakistani cricketer to have expressed his displeasure over the abuses. Earlier, Shoaib Malik and Mohammed Amir too had urged the fans not to indulge in personal attacks.

Sri Lanka says pitch-fixing allegations hard to believe

Sri Lanka says pitch-fixing allegations hard to believe

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Sri Lanka's top cricket administrators say it is difficult to believe allegations of pitch-fixing in a 2016 Test match against Australia which have triggered a probe by the International Cricket Council.

PHOTOS: Azhar shines with century on rain-hit day in Melbourne

PHOTOS: Azhar shines with century on rain-hit day in Melbourne

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Photos from Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test match between Australia and Pakistan, played at the MCG on Tuesday

Pakistan players have plans for 'special' celebration against India?

Pakistan players have plans for 'special' celebration against India?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Ali rebutted reports that Prime Minister Imran Khan instructed the players to avoid celebrations in the match against India at Manchester.

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Gujranwala issued the warrant during a hearing in a terror financing case instituted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police against some members of the JeM.

Arthur hits back at critics after Pakistan's abject surrender

Arthur hits back at critics after Pakistan's abject surrender

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

In the end, one of the most eagerly awaited matches of the tournament proved a damp squib as India utterly dominated every aspect of a stop-start, rain-interrupted 124-run victory.

Rahul and Rohit looking to consolidate opening balance

Rahul and Rohit looking to consolidate opening balance

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Rohit allowed Rahul to take first strike, which he normally does when Dhawan is around.

Cricket Buzz: Watson on Clarke's fitness: 'Everyone's got their fingers crossed'

Cricket Buzz: Watson on Clarke's fitness: 'Everyone's got their fingers crossed'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Shane Watson would be honoured to stand in for Michael Clarke as Test skipper against India next month even if he thinks it's increasingly unlikely that Australia will need a caretaker captain.

WATCH! Kohli speaks on India-Pakistan frenzy

WATCH! Kohli speaks on India-Pakistan frenzy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Win or lose, tournament won't end with Sunday's game: Kohli on World Cup clash with Pakistan

This Pak-born fan gets match tickets from Dhoni

This Pak-born fan gets match tickets from Dhoni

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The bond between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Karachi-born Mohammad Bashir aka 'Chacha Chicago' blossomed during the 2011 World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan and has only grown stronger since then. Such is the attachment that Bashir has flown to Manchester from Chicago (approximately 6000 kms) for Sunday's high-octane Indo-Pak contest without a match ticket.

WBC middleweight boxing: Khan knocked out by Alvarez

WBC middleweight boxing: Khan knocked out by Alvarez

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez landed a devastating right hook to knock out Amir Khan in the sixth round and claim the WBC middleweight title clash in Las Vegas on Saturday.

'Bold' Pakistan call up rookie speedsters for Australia tour

'Bold' Pakistan call up rookie speedsters for Australia tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Azhar was named Test captain this month in place of Sarfaraz Ahmed whose spot as wicketkeeper has been taken by Mohammad Rizwan.

Top Hizbul Mujahideen militants gunned down in Jammu

Top Hizbul Mujahideen militants gunned down in Jammu

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Top militants of the Hizbul Mujahideen outfit, one of them an accused in the Delhi high court bomb blast, were killed and another arrested in a fierce encounter in the Kishtwar district of Jammu region on Monday.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

U-19 WC: Fancied India face Pakistan challenge in semis

U-19 WC: Fancied India face Pakistan challenge in semis

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Four-time champions India will back themselves to reach their third successive final at the U-19 World Cup when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-finals, in Potchefstroom, on Tuesday. Both teams go into the last four clash unbeaten. While India beat Australia in the quarter-finals, Pakistan outplayed Afghanistan.

Plane carrying 189 people crashes off Indonesia; no sign of survivors

Plane carrying 189 people crashes off Indonesia; no sign of survivors

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Flight JT-610, carrying 189 people, was on a scheduled flight from the Indonesian capital to Pangkal Pinang, the main city in the Bangka Belitung Islands.

Sarfraz's dropped catches cost Sri Lanka the match?

Sarfraz's dropped catches cost Sri Lanka the match?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews blamed his butterfingered fielders for the three-wicket loss against Pakistan which ended their campaign at the ICC Champions Trophy in Cardiff on Monday.

20 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims killed in train-bus collision

20 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims killed in train-bus collision

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The mini-bus carrying around 26 Sikh pilgrims, all from Peshawar, hit the Shah Hussain Express which was coming from Karachi to Lahore at a crossing near Sheikhupura district at around 1.30 pm, police said.

PHOTOS: Pakistan make careless England suffer at Lord's

PHOTOS: Pakistan make careless England suffer at Lord's

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Pakistan dominated the first day of the opening Test after bowling out England for 184 and battling to 50 for one in overcast conditions at Lord's in London on Thursday.

Pakistan cricketers 'mentally prepared for pay cuts'

Pakistan cricketers 'mentally prepared for pay cuts'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Pakistan's centrally-contracted players are mentally prepared for pay cuts if the health crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic persisted for a few months, Test captain Azhar Ali said on Saturday.

Delhi HC blast case: Accused willing to turn approver

Delhi HC blast case: Accused willing to turn approver

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

A key accused in the terror attack at the Delhi high court reception is willing to turn approver and has sought the trial court's permission for it.

3 Ways to Look Like Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3

3 Ways to Look Like Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

We say take her out for coffee. Nothing too formal, just along with a couple of friends and while you are paying, flaunt your Dhoom 3 wallet! There is a plethora of amazing wallets from Dhoom 3 merchandise.

DRS controversy clouds rain-affected Day 1 of NZ vs Pak Test

DRS controversy clouds rain-affected Day 1 of NZ vs Pak Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

New Zealand, put into bat on a green wicket by Pakistan's stand-in skipper Azhar Ali, were 77 for two when the umpires ended the day's play just before 4:30 p.m. local time after light rain had forced the players off before lunch.

3rd Test: Bairstow, Moeen put England in control vs Pak

3rd Test: Bairstow, Moeen put England in control vs Pak

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali shared an unbroken partnership of 132 to lift England to 414 for five and a lead of 311 runs over Pakistan on the fourth day of the third test at Edgbaston on Saturday. Bairstow was unbeaten on 82 and Moeen 60 not out at the close with England in a good position to take a 2-1 lead in the four-match series if they can bowl out the touring side on the final day.

Intelligence officials deployed at Kasab's home

Intelligence officials deployed at Kasab's home

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

A large number of operatives of intelligence agencies were present in Faridkot and ouside the house of Ajmal Amir Iman alias Kasab, the lone gunman captured for the Mumbai terror attacks, according to a report aired by Geo News channel on Saturday.It said a man named Ghafoor is currently living in Amir Kasab's home and the current whereabouts of Kasab's parents were unknown.

Hail Captain Kohli!

Hail Captain Kohli!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Virat's captaincy may have come of age in this competition.

Will these young guns leave a mark at WT20?

Will these young guns leave a mark at WT20?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

The tournament-proper of the World T20 gets underway on Tuesday, March 15, with hosts India taking on New Zealand in Nagpur. Ahead of the tournament, here are five players who may not be counted among the big names just yet, but could prove match-winners on their day.

'Lord's Test against Pak last year looked clean'

'Lord's Test against Pak last year looked clean'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

The legitimacy of Australia's victory over Pakistan at Lord's Test last year may be in question but Simon Katich and Shane Watson said they never suspected any wrongdoing in that match.

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

What was the need to fictionalise a series on real events that were far more horrific because they were real? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Rashid among top picks in The Hundred; Gayle not picked

Rashid among top picks in The Hundred; Gayle not picked

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

West Indies opener Chris Gayle, who is a popular name among T20 leagues around the world, was not picked along Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga.

PHOTOS: India destroy Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

PHOTOS: India destroy Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

India launched their campaign in the Champions Trophy with a resounding 124-run victory over Pakistan, in Birmingham on Sunday, extending their dominance over the arch-rivals in major International Cricket Council tournaments.

Love triumphs. IAS topper Tina Dabi marries Kashmiri batchmate

Love triumphs. IAS topper Tina Dabi marries Kashmiri batchmate

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The two met during a training in Mussorie and it was love at first sight.

'Nitish Kumar has to choose between dignity and power'

'Nitish Kumar has to choose between dignity and power'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

As the ruling alliance starts feeling the tremors, discussions on new equations have also started, reports Satyavrat Mishra.

Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'

Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata was conferred the title of "Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace" by the Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (FIICC) for epitomising "unity, peace and sustainability". "Ratan Tata's support toward Israel has been unstinted. His commitment to put India on the global map with dignity and respect has been noted by each and everyone. "A man respected by the business communities of all the three countries - India, Israel and UAE - he epitomises unity, peace and sustainability," the president of the bilateral chamber, Gul Kripalani, said.

Shooting WC: India win gold in men and women's pistol team event

Shooting WC: India win gold in men and women's pistol team event

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

A dominant India claimed both the gold medals on offer by some distance in the men's and women's 10m air pistol team events on the third competition day of the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage, in New Delhi, on Sunday.