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The TOUGHEST place to be a midwife? Find out!

The TOUGHEST place to be a midwife? Find out!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

BBC series Toughest Place To Be A tells an inspiring tale this weekend.

Archer finally finds his World Cup medal

Archer finally finds his World Cup medal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

England pacer bowler Jofra Archer finally found his World Cup winner's medal after he had earlier said he was "going mad" as it got misplaced while he moved into a new house.

Pietersen swaps bat for microphone at World Cup

Pietersen swaps bat for microphone at World Cup

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

After being sacked by England, Kevin Pietersen will appear at the World Cup after all, although he will swap his bat for a microphone after being signed up as a BBC radio pundit.

Best hypercars in the world

Best hypercars in the world

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Let's take a look at the best hypercars in the world, according to BBC's Top Gear.

Too early to contemplate World T20 shift: BCCI

Too early to contemplate World T20 shift: BCCI

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

This year's Twenty20 World Cup could be moved to the United Arab Emirates if the COVID-19 crisis does not subside in India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said.

Alcaraz downs Dimitrov to enter Queen's semis

Alcaraz downs Dimitrov to enter Queen's semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz reached the semi-finals at the Queen's Club Championships with a straight sets victory over Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.

Togo may quit African Nations Cup: Adebayor

Togo may quit African Nations Cup: Adebayor

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor said his country might withdraw from the African Nations Cup in Angola after gunmen opened fire on the team bus on Friday.

Women's WC PIX: Argentina, SA hopes dented by thrilling draw

Women's WC PIX: Argentina, SA hopes dented by thrilling draw

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Argentina and South Africa settled for an exciting 2-2 draw in their Women's World Cup Group G clash at Dunedin Stadium

Indians favour greater govt role in regulating biz

Indians favour greater govt role in regulating biz

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

A global survey conducted for BBC World Service has also found that Indians support the government having a larger role in redistributing wealth.

Here's how many tuned in to see England win World Cup

Here's how many tuned in to see England win World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

More than 8 million people in Britain tuned in to watch England win

'Politically active Gauff can change world for better'

'Politically active Gauff can change world for better'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Navratilova, who is openly gay, said it was vital for sports stars to speak out.

Tennis should have banned Russian, Belarusian players: Swiatek

Tennis should have banned Russian, Belarusian players: Swiatek

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Tennis missed an opportunity to send a strong message to Moscow by failing to impose a blanket ban on players from Russia and its ally Belarus after the invasion of Ukraine, World No 1 Iga Swiatek said.

Lord Paul urges India to improve manufacturing

Lord Paul urges India to improve manufacturing

Rediff.com10 May 2004

India cannot be rich by its service sector alone but will have to improve its manufacturing industry and make world-class products to compete in the international market, Lord Swraj Paul, leading non-resident Indian industrialist has cautioned.

Outrage at Madrid Open's sexist trophy ceremony

Outrage at Madrid Open's sexist trophy ceremony

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pegula upset with Madrid organisers after finalists denied speeches

Twitter appoints Taranjeet Singh to head India business

Twitter appoints Taranjeet Singh to head India business

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Taranjeet Singh has been appointed the India Business Head of Twitter as the micro blogging site looks to enhance revenues from one of the world's biggest Internet markets.

EPL PIX: Arsenal hold City; open up title race for Liverpool

EPL PIX: Arsenal hold City; open up title race for Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Salah's sublime second-half strike leaves Liverpool on 67 points, three ahead of second-placed Arsenal and four ahead of City on a pivotal day in the title race.

DD's DTH becomes pubcaster by default

DD's DTH becomes pubcaster by default

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

With most private television channels deserting it, DD Direct Plus, the direct-to-home (DTH) company from Prasar Bharati, has become a true pubcaster carrying 34 channels of which 31 are from Doordarshan.These 31 DD-channels include 19 television channels and 12 All India Radio channels. The private channels that were recently disconnected from DD Direct Plus include Aaj Tak, Headlines Today, BBC World, Star Utsav and Akash Bangla, sources said.

EPL: Everton falls as City secures fourth place

EPL: Everton falls as City secures fourth place

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Manchester City climbed back into the Premier League's top four as second-half goals by Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez and Bernardo Silva sealed a comeback 3-1 victory at Everton on Wednesday.

What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw

What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Following is reaction to the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw, which was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Qatar on Friday.

Pak would be erased if it uses nukes: Fernandes

Pak would be erased if it uses nukes: Fernandes

Rediff.com27 Jan 2003

It is difficult to believe that Pakistan will put nuclear weapons in the hands of dangerous elements, the defence minister said.

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

From The New York Times to BBC and The Guardian to The Washington Post, the historic event in India's space programme on Wednesday made headlines across the globe.

Check out these unusual greetings cards

Check out these unusual greetings cards

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

So what would you like a greeting card for this festive season to be?

Magical Moment! Moon, Kennedy share pole vault gold

Magical Moment! Moon, Kennedy share pole vault gold

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

American Katie Moon and Australia's Nina Kennedy decided to share the women's pole vault gold medal in another magical moment at the World Athletics Championships.

Flintoff rated best in world

Flintoff rated best in world

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Flintoff is sixth in the bowling lists and 20th in batting in the latest PwC world cricket rankings.

India's image abroad increasingly positive: Survey

India's image abroad increasingly positive: Survey

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

India's image abroad is increasingly being seen in positive light, with most favorable views of the country coming from North America, Asia and Africa, a survey has shown. The positive image of India among the countries tracked by a BBC World Service survey has risen from 38 per cent to 41 per cent whereas the negative views have gone up by a point to 28 per cent.

Quiz master plans media school

Quiz master plans media school

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

England's Malan doubtful for semi-final

England's Malan doubtful for semi-final

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Malan sustained a groin injury in England's four-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Fears over Iranian climber's safety over not wearing hijab

Fears over Iranian climber's safety over not wearing hijab

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Rekabi's statement said not wearing her headscarf during the competition was unintentional, adding "there was poor scheduling and I was called to climb unpredictably".

India projected to have biggest middle class in the world

India projected to have biggest middle class in the world

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Let's take a look at the growth of the middle class in India and around the world.

This Olympic champ says he was victim of child trafficking

This Olympic champ says he was victim of child trafficking

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'What really saved me, what made me different, was that I could run'

US wants to host T20 World Cup

US wants to host T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The US gained one-day international status at the beginning of 2019 and beat Scotland in December. Higgins is eyeing Test status within the next decade.

Pak for UN force in J&K

Pak for UN force in J&K

Rediff.com6 Jun 2003

Interior Minister Faisal Saleh Hayat made this suggestion on the BBC World's weekly programme Question Time Pakistan broadcast on Friday.

'92 pc Indians say family is extremely important'

'92 pc Indians say family is extremely important'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2005

People in India are most likely to identify themselves as Indians-34 per cent identified this as being the most important to them-rather than their local area, state or city (26 per cent) or religion (19 per cent).

Titanic tourist submersible carrying 5 goes missing

Titanic tourist submersible carrying 5 goes missing

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

British-Pakistani billionaire businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman were also on the sub, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

Haaland's recovery is Guardiola's priority

Haaland's recovery is Guardiola's priority

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Guardiola said he would not take a risk with his leading goalscorer when they host Sevilla in Europe's top-tier club competition as they have already qualified for the knockout stage.

NRIs look to take on the dragon

NRIs look to take on the dragon

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

A majority of global Indians believe that ongoing economic growth in the country will help it overtake China as the next Asian superpower in the next 10 years.

PHOTOS: Stunning visuals of World Bodypainting Festival in Austria

PHOTOS: Stunning visuals of World Bodypainting Festival in Austria

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

In the festival, models painted by make-up artists performed, and there were some stunning visuals.

Pakistan impairing peace: Sinha

Pakistan impairing peace: Sinha

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

'In order to sustain dialogue we need peace and it is that peace which is being impaired by cross-border terror,' he said.

Duplantis soars again to break own pole vault world record

Duplantis soars again to break own pole vault world record

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

American-born Swede Armand "Mondo" Duplantis soared to another pole vault world record on Saturday as he easily cleared 6.18 metres at the World Athletics Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix in Glasgow. The 20-year-old, a world silver medallist, had set the previous mark last Saturday by clearing 6.17m in Torun, Poland. That eclipsed by 1 cm Frenchman Renaud Lavillenie's record set in February 2014 in Donetsk, Ukraine.

Advani has 'game plan' for Uma: Jaitley

Advani has 'game plan' for Uma: Jaitley

Rediff.com7 May 2005

He, however, cautioned that "responsible and important members of any family, including ours, have to be more careful when they speak to the media so that they don't have to make clarifications every now and then."