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Age no bar at this fashion show

Age no bar at this fashion show

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Age, colour, weight didn't matter at the Arid Garden Runway as part of Melbourne Fashion Week.

Dravid will bring a lot of steel to the Indian team: Warne

Dravid will bring a lot of steel to the Indian team: Warne

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'You need someone that understands spin bowling, thoughtfulness and you needed to show empathy, and it's not easy bowling leg-spinners.'

Ashes: 'England bowlers must be braver in third Test'

Ashes: 'England bowlers must be braver in third Test'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Captain Joe Root has denied trying to heap the blame on his bowlers for England's poor start to the Ashes series but insists they must be braver with the length of their bowling in the now crucial third Test.

Quad leaders discuss 'challenge' posed by China: US NSA

Quad leaders discuss 'challenge' posed by China: US NSA

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Leaders of the United States, India, Australia and Japan did discuss the 'challenge' posed by China during the first meeting of the Quad, and they made clear that none of them have any 'illusions' about Beijing, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said.

Strict COVID protocols making Australia a tight-knit unit

Strict COVID protocols making Australia a tight-knit unit

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Training sessions are the players' only break from the monotony of being holed up alone in their hotel rooms, so they have been taking to practice with gusto, said Carey.

Warner silences critics with super gig at T20 WC

Warner silences critics with super gig at T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Warner was dropped from the playing XI by his IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad and there were some who questioned his selection in the Australian line-up.

PICS: Marvellous Medvedev fires Russia to ATP Cup win

PICS: Marvellous Medvedev fires Russia to ATP Cup win

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Daniil Medvedev fired Russia to victory in the $7.5 million ATP Cup with a dominant performance against Italy in Melbourne on Sunday.

Aussie cricketer tests positive for COVID-19

Aussie cricketer tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Peter Handscomb was forced to miss his county match against Leicestershire in England after testing positive for COVID-19.

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Even before Boris Johnson stepped out of 10 Downing Street on Thursday to deliver his resignation speech as Conservative Party leader and triggering a leadership race for a new British prime minister, at least one Indian-origin candidate is already lined up to compete for the "best job in the world".

FIH Pro League: Jugraj, Abhishek to debut; Manpreet to lead

FIH Pro League: Jugraj, Abhishek to debut; Manpreet to lead

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The 20-member squad also includes goal-keepers PR Sreejesh and Krishan Bahadur Pathak; defenders Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Surender Kumar, Varun Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh and Jugraj.

Aussie fans: It is like being at a funeral

Aussie fans: It is like being at a funeral

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Australian fans in Cape Town dismayed at actions of scandal-hit team

WC qualifiers: Argentina held by Chile; Aus win

WC qualifiers: Argentina held by Chile; Aus win

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Earlier in the day, Bolivia beat Venezuela 3-1 at home and Uruguay and Paraguay drew 0-0 in Montevideo.

WC: Australia survive Bangladesh scare, finish on top

WC: Australia survive Bangladesh scare, finish on top

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Meg Lanning's 30th birthday did not come with a present from her opponents as she was clean-bowled for a duck by a peach of a delivery from Salma, only the fourth time the Australian captain has failed to trouble the scorers in 98 ODIs.

Afghan female soccer players reach Pakistan; will seek asylum

Afghan female soccer players reach Pakistan; will seek asylum

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Players from Afghanistan's female youth soccer teams have arrived in Pakistan and will seek political asylum in third countries amid concern over the status of female athletes under the new Taliban government in Kabul.

'In 5 days all students will be out of Ukraine'

'In 5 days all students will be out of Ukraine'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'We are trying to trace them.' 'We feel their phone batteries must have died because they are travelling by road.'

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

CA confirmed media reports that Cummins was dining at an Adelaide restaurant on Wednesday night where a positive COVID-19 case was identified.

Win against India gave Pakistan momentum, says Hayden

Win against India gave Pakistan momentum, says Hayden

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Pakistan's batting consultant Matthew Hayden believes the 10-wicket thrashing of arch-rivals India set the tone for his side in the T20 World Cup and cited the players' commitment to training and spirituality as the reasons for their stupendous unbeaten run so far.

When Warne visited Swapnil Asnodkar's Goa home

When Warne visited Swapnil Asnodkar's Goa home

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'I was not sure whether such a big player would come to my house but he was quite happy to visit my place... which was just unbelievable!'

Sanjay Bangar appointed RCB's head coach

Sanjay Bangar appointed RCB's head coach

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Bangar comes with vast experience having served as the batting coach of the Indian men's senior team for five years from 2014 when Ravi Shastri took over as team director. He continued in the role till the 2019 World Cup before being replaced by Vikram Rathour.

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Discover some of the winners of 2022 World Press Photo Contest.

Quad leaders go into first in-person summit in White House

Quad leaders go into first in-person summit in White House

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his counterparts from Australia and Japan on Friday attended the first in-person meeting of Quad leaders hosted by US President Joe Biden during which they plan to discuss issues like climate change, Covid-19 pandemic and challenges in the Indo Pacific, amidst China's growing military presence in the strategic region.

PICS: Aus seal 4-0 triumph as feeble England collapse again

PICS: Aus seal 4-0 triumph as feeble England collapse again

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 in the fifth Test between Australia and England, in Hobart, on Sunday.

China quietly developing military bases in Pacific islands

China quietly developing military bases in Pacific islands

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

According to the Singapore Post, Kiribati a Micronesian country is discussing opening up its largest marine reserves to commercial fishing which may serve a dual purpose like a naval base for the Chinese as well.

Controversy over Abe's State Funeral

Controversy over Abe's State Funeral

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The impact of Shinzo Abe's towering personality is such that even in death, Abe remains a polarising figure, asserts Dr Rajaram Panda.

Adani says Queensland govt supports coal mine project

Adani says Queensland govt supports coal mine project

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The statement came a day after cricket legends Ian and Greg Chappell and few other prominent Australians urged Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani to abandon the mine project

CSK v KKR: Test for two new captains

CSK v KKR: Test for two new captains

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'He could be the franchise player for KKR for the best part of the decade'

Coach Reid 'privileged' to be part of India's hockey revival

Coach Reid 'privileged' to be part of India's hockey revival

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

India's men's hockey coach Graham Reid hailed his players after the come from behind victory over Germany in the Olympics men's hockey play-off on Thursday.

PICS: Debutant Boland destroys England as Australia retain Ashes

PICS: Debutant Boland destroys England as Australia retain Ashes

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Ashes Test played between Australia and England at the MCG on Tuesday.

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Warne, Ponting, Langer to play Twenty20 bushfire match; Serena donates Auckland winnings to help raise money.

Bio-bubble breach: BCCI set to back its players as 5 sent in isolation

Bio-bubble breach: BCCI set to back its players as 5 sent in isolation

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Five India Test players, including vice-captain Rohit Sharma, opener Shubman Gill and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, have been placed in isolation and an investigation launched into a possible breach of the COVID-19 bio-security protocol by them, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Villa manager Gerrard to sit out two games after positive COVID test.

How BCCI plans to stop U19 boys from going off radar

How BCCI plans to stop U19 boys from going off radar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'There is a plan to add a '19 plus' level where all these boys could be integrated'

How India Can Tackle Security Challenges

How India Can Tackle Security Challenges

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

India has the ability in all respects to be a great power and address our security challenges in the best national interests, says Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

'Kithana acha he Modi': Aussie PM tweets selfie with Modi

'Kithana acha he Modi': Aussie PM tweets selfie with Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Replying to Morrison's tweet, Modi said he is excited about the two countries relationship

India protests Galwan PLA torchbearer, to boycott Olympics ceremonies

India protests Galwan PLA torchbearer, to boycott Olympics ceremonies

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

India on Thursday announced that its charge d'affaires in the Beijing embassy will not attend the opening or closing ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics in the Chinese capital over China honouring a military commander involved in the Galwan Valley clashes as its torchbearer for the mega sporting event.

Australia formally recognises India's Covaxin

Australia formally recognises India's Covaxin

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Australia's medicines and medical devices regulator on Monday formally recognised India's Covaxin, a vaccine against the coronavirus as the country's border was reopened for the first time in nearly 20 months.

What To Expect from Modi-Kishida Summit

What To Expect from Modi-Kishida Summit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

China, the Ukraine crisis and Quad will dominate the discussions, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

I can't really compare myself to Ashwin: Lyon

I can't really compare myself to Ashwin: Lyon

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Ace Australian spinner Nathan Lyon says he and India's Ravichandran Ashwin are similar yet different type of bowlers, so comparisons should not be made between the two.

Condolences pour in for Gen Rawat from US, Russia, other nations

Condolences pour in for Gen Rawat from US, Russia, other nations

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Condolences over the demise of chief of defence staff Gen Bipin Rawat poured in on Wednesday from various countries, including the US, Russia and Pakistan.

First time Australia name two Test vice-captains

First time Australia name two Test vice-captains

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Hazlewood, Marsh named Australia's joint Test vice-captains