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What Are The New Changes in TOEFL?

What Are The New Changes in TOEFL?

Rediff.com29 May 2025

TOEFL is a standardised test to measure the English language abilities of non-native speakers wishing to enrol in English-speaking universities.

PIX: Leeds-born Inglis sinks England in record chase!

PIX: Leeds-born Inglis sinks England in record chase!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Josh Inglis slammed a brilliant century as Australia completed the highest chase in an ICC men's tournament against England in Lahore on Saturday.

Virat Kohli -- the name that guarantees theatre

Virat Kohli -- the name that guarantees theatre

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Having succeeded Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's Test captain, "King Kohli" overhauled India's approach to turn the team into a ruthless juggernaut that did not rely anymore on designer dustbowls to win Test matches.

'Virat, Rohit massive losses, but India have...'

'Virat, Rohit massive losses, but India have...'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

England pacer Brydon Carse is expecting the transitioning Indian team to put up a strong fight in the five-match Test series despite the recent retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, thanks to their "huge depth".

South Africa look to shake off nerves against Australia

South Africa look to shake off nerves against Australia

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

They have looked more comfortable setting targets than chasing one though, and they will expect more penetration from their bowlers against a resurgent Australia.

Six Indians in Champions Trophy Team of the Tournament

Six Indians in Champions Trophy Team of the Tournament

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The tournament was decorated with several impactful players and 12 of them have made it to the ICC Champions Trophy Team of the Tournament.

How Pooja Vastrakar rocked Australia

How Pooja Vastrakar rocked Australia

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Pacer Pooja Vastrakar, who wrecked Aussies with a four-wicket haul in their first innings of the one-off Test, said on Thursday that the Indian Women's plan was to exploit the visitors' vulnerability against incoming deliveries bowled with a wobble seam.

'Crazy 18 hours' for South Africa ahead of NZ semis

'Crazy 18 hours' for South Africa ahead of NZ semis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

South Africa should have no ill effects from their whistlestop and, in the end, pointless 18-hour trip to Dubai as they prepare to face New Zealand in Lahore in Wednesday's second semi-final, said Heinrich Klaasen.

Amazon to invest Rs 2,000 cr in India to expand logistics, improve safety

Amazon to invest Rs 2,000 cr in India to expand logistics, improve safety

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Amazon will invest more than Rs 2,000 crore (about $233 million) in India in 2025 as it strengthens its logistics and safety standards, said the ecommerce company on Thursday.

Afghanistan's Zadran creates HISTORY!

Afghanistan's Zadran creates HISTORY!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

While wickets fell all around him with fellow opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, as well as Sediqullah Atal and Rahmat Shah all back in the hut inside the first ten overs, Gurbaz kept his cool.

USA secure Olympic spot as cricket makes historic return

USA secure Olympic spot as cricket makes historic return

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Cricket will make a triumphant return to the Olympics at the 2028 Los Angeles Games after a 128-year absence, with six teams vying for top honors in both the men's and women's competitions. The sport was last featured in the 1900 Paris Olympics. The qualification process for the 2028 Games is yet to be confirmed, but the USA, as host nation, is likely to receive a direct spot, leaving five qualification places up for grabs.

Nepal Cricket Scales New Heights With T20 League

Nepal Cricket Scales New Heights With T20 League

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Nepal takes game to new heights with T20 league

'Gill Can Be A Great Captain'

'Gill Can Be A Great Captain'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'Shubman Gill is a great thinker and player, but man management will be key to his leadership success.'

Australia's captain spills the tactics that crushed India

Australia's captain spills the tactics that crushed India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Weibgen also heaped praise on Harjas Singh, who top-scored for Australia with 55.

'Put India under pressure': Santner's CT final plan

'Put India under pressure': Santner's CT final plan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Mitchell Santner believes that putting Rohit Sharma's side under pressure in that encounter gave his team the confidence for their upcoming summit clash on Sunday.

SA thrash England to storm into Champions Trophy semis

SA thrash England to storm into Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

South Africa crushed England by seven wickets in their final group match to storm into the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Why Pakistan flopped in ICC Champions Trophy!

Why Pakistan flopped in ICC Champions Trophy!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

It has been a forgettable campaign for Pakistan in the first global tournament to be staged in the country since 1996.

ICC bias? Legends slam India's 'advantage'

ICC bias? Legends slam India's 'advantage'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

While Australia travelled to the UAE on Saturday, South Africa were slated to board a flight out of Pakistan on Sunday.

Musheer, Mhatre, Raghuvanshi big buys in T20 Mumbai League

Musheer, Mhatre, Raghuvanshi big buys in T20 Mumbai League

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Young Mumbai cricketers like Musheer Khan, Ayush Mhatre, Suryansh Shedge and Angkrish Raghuvanshi were among the big buys in the initial round of auction for the third edition of T20 Mumbai League.

'Dad's Army' Australia need fresh faces to continue dominating world cricket: Vaughan

'Dad's Army' Australia need fresh faces to continue dominating world cricket: Vaughan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Former captain Michael Vaughan feels Australia looked jaded in the recent home Test series against the West Indies and said England stand a great chance in next year's Ashes if a "Dad's Army" is fielded by their arch-rivals.

How will Australia tackle 'incredibly dominant' India

How will Australia tackle 'incredibly dominant' India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

India are going to be an "incredibly" dominant side for a long period of time and her visiting side can only underestimate the hosts at their own peril, Australia captain Alyssa Healy said on Wednesday, ahead of the one-off women's Test in Mumbai.

'Deserve respect': Captain Rohit hails India's ICC dominance

'Deserve respect': Captain Rohit hails India's ICC dominance

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

In their last three ICC limited-overs tournaments, India have lost only one out of 24 matches, with the defeat coming against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad.

Aus all-rounder relives Champions Trophy semi-final vs India

Aus all-rounder relives Champions Trophy semi-final vs India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

'It's the game of cricket. You're going to miss out, you're going to drop a catch -- you've got to get on with what's in front of you.'

Dubai pitch secrets REVEALED ahead of India-Aus clash

Dubai pitch secrets REVEALED ahead of India-Aus clash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

With recent matches indicating that chasing teams have fared slightly better, the toss-winning captain may opt to bowl first.

Rain could interrupt Australia-South Africa semis

Rain could interrupt Australia-South Africa semis

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The situation in fact is not that worrying for Thursday and IMD regional director Ganesh Das said the rain is expected to be "light and moderate".

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

ECB should offer BCCI minority ownership in Hundred to attract Indian players: Lancashire CEO

PIX: 352 chased down! Inglis's ton seals Aussie win

PIX: 352 chased down! Inglis's ton seals Aussie win

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Group B Champions Trophy match between Australia and England in Lahore on Saturday

Blow for India! Injured Bumrah OUT of Champions Trophy

Blow for India! Injured Bumrah OUT of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back injury.

Will the Kiwis spoil India's historic moment?

Will the Kiwis spoil India's historic moment?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson said his side have every chance of derailing India in a major final once again.

England, Afghanistan in battle to stay in semis race

England, Afghanistan in battle to stay in semis race

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Defeat will severely dent both the teams' dreams of a semi-final berth in the tournament, as South Africa and Australia have already notched two points.

Shreyas Iyer wins ICC Player of the Month award

Shreyas Iyer wins ICC Player of the Month award

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Shreyas Iyer was India's highest run-getter in the ICC Champions Trophy with 243 runs in five matches at an average of 48.

We cannot control politics: Afghan captain Shahidi on women's cricket

We cannot control politics: Afghan captain Shahidi on women's cricket

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A group of British lawmakers had also reportedly urged the England cricket team to boycott the Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan, a request the ECB denied.

'This is a very historic moment for all Afghan women'

'This is a very historic moment for all Afghan women'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Afghanistan women set to return to cricket field after four-year wait.

How India plans to tackle possible import surge from China, others

How India plans to tackle possible import surge from China, others

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The government has set up an inter-ministerial group to monitor a possible surge in imports from countries like China, Vietnam and Thailand, fearing a surge in inbound shipments following the imposition of high reciprocal tariffs by the US on these countries, sources said. The product categories that may see an upsurge in diversion of imports from the US to India include consumer goods, electronics, chemicals and steel.

Athiya and Rahul Look So Adorable

Athiya and Rahul Look So Adorable

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Athiya Shetty, glowing with pregnancy radiance, recently stepped out with cricketer husband K L Rahul and friends.

Cummins returns, but who's missing from Aus CT squad?

Cummins returns, but who's missing from Aus CT squad?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins will captain Australia at the Champions Trophy after being named in a preliminary 15-man squad also featuring fellow quick Josh Hazlewood on Tuesday.

Rohit's return to form augurs well for India's CT campaign: Azhar

Rohit's return to form augurs well for India's CT campaign: Azhar

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

On how long Rohit should play, Azharuddin said it is for a player to decide.

Wade to lead Australia for India T20 series

Wade to lead Australia for India T20 series

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The five-match series will begin on November 23 in Visakhapatnam and will conclude in Hyderabad on December 3.

Carey backs Starc to win fitness race for Sydney Test

Carey backs Starc to win fitness race for Sydney Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey has backed Mitchell Starc to be ready for the decisive fifth and final Test of the series against India when it starts in Sydney on Friday despite doubts over the fast bowler's fitness.

'It wasn't ideal': Miller slams CT semi-final scheduling

'It wasn't ideal': Miller slams CT semi-final scheduling

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

As Group B toppers, South Africa had to take the flight back to Pakistan to play their semi-final as the last-four clash involving India was to be staged in Dubai.