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Air India to launch direct Delhi-Melbourne flights

Air India to launch direct Delhi-Melbourne flights

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Air India on Tuesday announced the launch of daily international flights from Melbourne to Delhi from first November this year.

Satyajit Ray statue in Melbourne: Send in your photos!

Satyajit Ray statue in Melbourne: Send in your photos!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Send in your pictures!

Australia's Cummins not interested in white-ball captaincy

Australia's Cummins not interested in white-ball captaincy

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Pat Cummins is focused on doing justice to his appointment as Australia's new test captain and believes limited-overs leadership would be "too much" for him, the 28-year-old said on Saturday.

'Langer exit was messy': New Australia chairman

'Langer exit was messy': New Australia chairman

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Former players and pundits said CA had treated Langer poorly

Indian student attacked, robbed in Melbourne

Indian student attacked, robbed in Melbourne

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

A 22-year-old Indian post-graduate student was attacked, anaesthetised and robbed by unidentified people in Melbourne on Friday, the third such incident in Australia targeting youngsters from the community in recent weeks.The student, identified only as Sam, was waiting for a bus in St Kilda area when the incident occurred, the police said. Someone approached Sam from behind and put something over his head, which led to him losing consciousness.

Can Stoinis become Australia's Dhoni

Can Stoinis become Australia's Dhoni

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'You could argue that middle-order role is one of the hardest in any cricket team. That's what we've identified, we've got to give guys a go.'

Wrist injury ends K L Rahul's Australia tour

Wrist injury ends K L Rahul's Australia tour

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

KL Rahul has been ruled out of the Border-Gavaskar series after spraining his left wrist while batting in the nets.

Australia will blow away India at MCG: Warne

Australia will blow away India at MCG: Warne

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Warne believes the Australian pace battery deserves more credit for the win in the series-opener than the criticism faced by the Indian batsmen.

4th Test: England peg back Australia with late strikes in soggy Sydney

4th Test: England peg back Australia with late strikes in soggy Sydney

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Australia were 126/3 at stumps on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

PIX: Gauff retains Auckland crown; Rybakina storms to title

PIX: Gauff retains Auckland crown; Rybakina storms to title

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Coco Gauff battled past Elina Svitolina in the Auckland Classic final on Sunday to retain her title.

Australia optimistic on crowds, schedule for Ashes amid Covid

Australia optimistic on crowds, schedule for Ashes amid Covid

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Chief executive Nick Hockley told local media on Wednesday that rising vaccination rates in Australia gave him "a degree of optimism" that the lucrative series against England would go ahead as planned, starting in Brisbane on December 8.

Australia coach says Warner 'very likely' for third Test

Australia coach says Warner 'very likely' for third Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Warner has been racing to be fit for the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Test

When Rani Made The Sad Revelation

When Rani Made The Sad Revelation

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Bollywood folk graced the stage at the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, received awards, promoted their films and laughed loud at IFFM. Then, they got all touristy and explored the Australian city, enjoying its sights and sounds.

Warner's missing baggy green turns up!

Warner's missing baggy green turns up!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Australian opener David Warner's impassioned appeal for the return of his missing baggy green cap for his final Test has been successful with the rucksack containing the iconic headwear discovered at the team hotel in Sydney.

'Something special', Australia celebrate fifth T20 title

'Something special', Australia celebrate fifth T20 title

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Australia team celebrated their fifth title and a record-breaking final at a ceremony in the centre of Melbourne on Monday.

PCB gives Haris Rauf green light for Big Bash stint

PCB gives Haris Rauf green light for Big Bash stint

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) have given fast bowler Haris Rauf permission to make a limited appearance in Australia's Big Bash League, ending a standoff with the player.

Covid-19 and cricket: Melbourne Magic in morbid 2020

Covid-19 and cricket: Melbourne Magic in morbid 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The challenges in a post COVID-19 world were new and unusual but unlike other Indian sports, cricket could partially redeem itself, thanks to the deep pockets of the BCCI

Warner's last Test XI locked in; can Pakistan spoil the party?

Warner's last Test XI locked in; can Pakistan spoil the party?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Australia out for Pakistan sweep in David Warner Week

Enraged Indian students rally in Melbourne

Enraged Indian students rally in Melbourne

Rediff.com31 May 2009

Shaken by a wave of racial assaults, thousands of Indian students chanting Bharat Mata Ki Jai rallied on Sunday in Melbourne demanding justice for victims of recent attacks as Australia scrambled to contain the rising anger and frustration within the community.

Alcaraz's Australian dream: To conquer Djokovic in final

Alcaraz's Australian dream: To conquer Djokovic in final

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Alcaraz missed last year's tournament with a hamstring injury

1st ODI: Smith, Green's epic stand crush Windies

1st ODI: Smith, Green's epic stand crush Windies

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Smith and Green played vigilantly and stitched up a massive partnership to see off a comfortable victory in the three-match ODI series.

Australia hammer Sri Lanka, seal T20I series

Australia hammer Sri Lanka, seal T20I series

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Batting first after losing the toss, Sri Lanka started sluggishly and were reduced to 51-4 at the halfway mark of their innings after Richardson claimed two early wickets.

Brit Konta one among many 'local' exports shining under Melbourne sun

Brit Konta one among many 'local' exports shining under Melbourne sun

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Johanna Konta spurned the country of her birth to play tennis for Britain but the Sydney-born 24-year-old has enjoyed huge support from the MelbournePark crowds during her run to the Australian Open fourth round.

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Wild card Caroline Wozniacki, another former champion and returning mother, will play 20th seed Magda Linette.

Still driven at 36, Djokovic poised to succeed at Aus Open

Still driven at 36, Djokovic poised to succeed at Aus Open

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'The drive that I have is still there. My body has been serving me well, listening to me well. I have a great team of people around me. The motivation, especially for the biggest tournaments in the sport, is still present.'

Sabalenka beats Zheng to retain Australian Open crown

Sabalenka beats Zheng to retain Australian Open crown

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Aryna Sabalenka beat China's Zheng Qinwen 6-3 6-2 to retain the Australian Open women's singles title on Saturday.

Photos Indians Won't Like Seeing...

Photos Indians Won't Like Seeing...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Australia Captain Pat Cummins and fellow pacer Mitchell Starc show off their newest prized possession to the Australian media on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

Ashes PIX: Khawaja century keeps Australia on top at SCG

Ashes PIX: Khawaja century keeps Australia on top at SCG

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja celebrated his recall to the Test arena after two years in the wilderness with a stylish 137 to drive Australia to a declaration on 416 for eight shortly before the close of play on the second day of the fourth Ashes Test on Thursday.

Deepika Enjoys A Day In Bed

Deepika Enjoys A Day In Bed

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Amyra enjoys diamonds... Allu Arjun in Berlin... Arjun promotes Crakk...

PHOTOS: Rohit, Kohli power India to series win in Melbourne

PHOTOS: Rohit, Kohli power India to series win in Melbourne

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Images from the second T20 International between Australia and India in Melbourne, on Friday.

Afridi may be rested for 3rd Test vs Aus in Sydney

Afridi may be rested for 3rd Test vs Aus in Sydney

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The source added that team officials and selectors had discussed Afridi's case with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf.

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 2

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 2

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between Australia and India, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Saturday.

The 10 FRIENDLIEST cities in the world

The 10 FRIENDLIEST cities in the world

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Conde Nast Traveler's annual readers' choice survey has revealed the friendliest and unfriendliest cities in the world. The survey was based on reviews from the magazine's readers.

4 Indians die in mass drowning at Australian beach

4 Indians die in mass drowning at Australian beach

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Four Indians, including three women, have been killed in a tragic drowning incident at an unpatrolled beach in the Australian state of Victoria, the worst tragedy in Victorian waters in almost 20 years, officials said on Thursday.

'Makes rules fair and equitable for everyone': Khawaja slams ICC

'Makes rules fair and equitable for everyone': Khawaja slams ICC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Usman Khawaja said the black armband he wore in the first Test against Pakistan was for a "personal bereavement".

Indian student racially attacked in Melbourne bus

Indian student racially attacked in Melbourne bus

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

An Indian student was racially assaulted in a jam-packed bus in Melbourne by a group of three youngsters, who repeatedly hit him and also threw chicken pieces at him, recently in yet another attack on the youths from the community in Australia.

Melbourne gears up for 2006 CWG

Melbourne gears up for 2006 CWG

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

Many of the world's greatest athletes from 71 nations will compete in the Commonwealth Games to be held at Melbourne in March 2006.

Athletes to train in Doha, Melbourne

Athletes to train in Doha, Melbourne

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

The Indian athletics team probables for the Commonwealth will be sent for advanced training to the two cities

Ashes PIX: Richardson shines as Australia rout England

Ashes PIX: Richardson shines as Australia rout England

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Pacer Jhye Richardson picked up five wickets as Australia beat England by 275 runs in the day-night second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Monday to go 2-0 up in the five-match series.

'Ganguly working on plan to improve performance in Australia'

'Ganguly working on plan to improve performance in Australia'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Shukla's remarks came as India stumbled to an eight-wicket loss in the first Test of the four-match series against Australia.