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England's Morgan uncertain about playing ODI World Cup

England's Morgan uncertain about playing ODI World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

'I am not sure about another two (tournaments). Obviously, results determine how well you do and how often you are kept on. But certainly, my hunger and determination are as strong as ever.'

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

PICS: Mitchell makes a splash as New Zealand hit their stride

PICS: Mitchell makes a splash as New Zealand hit their stride

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Suella Braverman quits as UK Home Secy over 'mistake'

Suella Braverman quits as UK Home Secy over 'mistake'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

"I have made a mistake; I accept responsibility; I resign," the 42-year-old barrister said.

Stokes or Broad: Who should lead England in Tests?

Stokes or Broad: Who should lead England in Tests?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Hussain said Stokes was "naturally gifted" but England would have to be sure he can cope with the demands of the role.

Rules for EPL restart: Tackling banned, disinfected pitches

Rules for EPL restart: Tackling banned, disinfected pitches

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Players will be tested twice per week for the virus and take a daily temperature check, while they will also be forbidden from congregating together or travelling to or from training with team mates

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

There was no clear winner between former chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Tuesday after the UK's prime ministerial candidates went head-to-head in their first television debate as finalists and clashed fiercely on their economic policies and tax plans.

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday

China is Britain's largest threat, has targeted India: Rishi Sunak

China is Britain's largest threat, has targeted India: Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

China represents the "largest threat" to Britain and the world's security and prosperity this century and there is evidence to suggest it has targeted countries from the US to India, UK prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak said on Monday.

BBC docufilm salutes Indian Railways

BBC docufilm salutes Indian Railways

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

On a train through eastern India in the rainy season, the British Broadcasting Corporation has produced a documentary film that charts the everyday lives of those involved in running the Indian Railways.

Superheroes. Super cops. Super Fun

Superheroes. Super cops. Super Fun

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Super heroes, super cops, super fun. Sukanya Verma tells us it's all there on OTT this week.

More trouble for British PM as new partygate photos surface

More trouble for British PM as new partygate photos surface

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The pictures, released by ITV News channel, reportedly show Johnson at a farewell drinks party on November 13, 2020, for which at least one person is believed to have been fined by Scotland Yard.

Boris Johnson agrees to step down as UK PM

Boris Johnson agrees to step down as UK PM

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday finally agreed to step down as Conservative Party leader, triggering a leadership election for a new Tory leader who will go on to become the new premier, according to reports from Downing Street.

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Reds to go top; Hammers rally to down Fulham

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Reds to go top; Hammers rally to down Fulham

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Modi's silence on Prophet row very meaningful: Ex-VP Hamid Ansari

Modi's silence on Prophet row very meaningful: Ex-VP Hamid Ansari

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

"I am an Indian citizen and for me, the Constitution of India is my religious book," Ansari asserted.

F1 to make COVID vaccine mandatory for 2022 season

F1 to make COVID vaccine mandatory for 2022 season

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Formula One will make it mandatory for all personnel working in its paddock to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, without exemption, starting this season.

Manchester United's Greenwood arrested for rape, assault

Manchester United's Greenwood arrested for rape, assault

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

He was later suspended by the club on Sunday.

Tokyo Oly: Should athletes get prioritise for vaccine?

Tokyo Oly: Should athletes get prioritise for vaccine?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Games could still go ahead with mass athlete participation, but only if they were vaccinated.

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Shah said that the people of the country will decide about the principal opposition party to BJP in the 2024 polls and they have not given this label to any party.

'I want society to open its eyes and ears'

'I want society to open its eyes and ears'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'I want them to stand up against abuse, inequality and create a safe, equal world where men and women respect and value each other beyond caste and gender.'

Ex-Lanka Prez gets govt bungalow, special security on return

Ex-Lanka Prez gets govt bungalow, special security on return

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The ex-president returned to Sri Lanka on a Singapore Airlines flight.

The Pillar That Inspires India

The Pillar That Inspires India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The Ashokan Pillar in Kolhua, Bihar, is one of India's best maintained historical sites.

Anti-hijab protests spread to more Iranian cities

Anti-hijab protests spread to more Iranian cities

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Hundreds of protesters, mostly women, took to the streets following the death of Mahsa Amini -- a Kurd native, chanting anti-government slogans that target the core of the Islamic regime and its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Afghan Sikh among 2 dead in blasts at Kabul Gurdwara, 3 attackers killed

Afghan Sikh among 2 dead in blasts at Kabul Gurdwara, 3 attackers killed

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Several blasts tore through a gurdwara in Kabul on Saturday, killing two persons, including a Sikh, and injuring seven others, while Afghan security personnel thwarted a bigger tragedy by stopping an explosive-laden vehicle from reaching the place of worship of the minority community in the war-torn country.

Sport-Not athletes' job to fix racism

Sport-Not athletes' job to fix racism

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Professional sportpersons including Lewis Hamilton and Raheem Sterling have become leading voices in the anti-racism movement amid protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in police custody in Minneapolis.

Boris Johnson fights to keep chair amid cabinet revolt

Boris Johnson fights to keep chair amid cabinet revolt

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Boris Johnson is in a 'buoyant mood' and 'will fight on' to stay as the British Prime Minister, one of his top aides has said, despite some of the embattled premier's most loyal cabinet ministers, including Home Secretary Priti Patel, joining the mutiny and demanding his resignation.

Tabu finds A Suitable Boy in Ishaan!

Tabu finds A Suitable Boy in Ishaan!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Ishaan Khatter and Tabu posted the first look of their new film A Suitable Boy on Instagram, which is BBC's adaptation of Vikram Seth's book of the same name.

It's Raining Hollywood Biggies On OTT!

It's Raining Hollywood Biggies On OTT!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Featuring 007 among others.

'Prince Charles made us feel like family'

'Prince Charles made us feel like family'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'We will be celebrating our friend's ascension as king by distributing sweets.'

The ball of the century that launched Warne's career

The ball of the century that launched Warne's career

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne's first ball of the 1993-94 Ashes series has been written into the history books as the 'Ball of the Century'.

EPL PIX: Kane punishes Everton; Leicester held at Palace

EPL PIX: Kane punishes Everton; Leicester held at Palace

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Why these Olympians are Special!

Why these Olympians are Special!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Megan Jones and Celia Quansah, a same-sex couple, will compete together at the Tokyo Olympics.

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Acting, by definition, is a portrayal of a character other than oneself.' 'If every role is to be played only by someone answering to that precise description, most professional actors -- of all ethnicities and genders -- would be out of a job,' observes Indira Kannan.

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool held; Chelsea beat West Ham

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool held; Chelsea beat West Ham

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Wimbledon organisers contact Osaka over media operations

Wimbledon organisers contact Osaka over media operations

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Earlier on Wednesday, tournament director Jamie Baker said he informed Osaka's team that organisers were "completely open for any discussions" in case of any issues.

Like Kajol's muscles?

Like Kajol's muscles?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Kartik promotes Dhamaka... Sunny shoots for Shero... Madhuri lives her fairytale...

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'They say 'a picture paints a thousand words', so seeing Rishi Sunak PM at the door of Number 10 can never be taken from us.'' 'It is a symbol that will go down in the history books.' 'It is the very embodiment of me saying to my boys, "You can be who you want to be",' notes James Salins in this must-read feature.

Djokovic has unfinished business at Olympics

Djokovic has unfinished business at Olympics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Djokovic sets sights on Paris Olympics

Flintoff has narrow escape in crash

Flintoff has narrow escape in crash

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The 41-year-old former Ashes hero had a narrow escape after he careered his high speed trike, while ride on the track on Elvington Airfield, off the road near York while filming a stunt for the BBC motor show.

Kangana Wants To Get Married Soon!

Kangana Wants To Get Married Soon!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'I see myself as someone who is actively participating in the vision of new India.'