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Studying abroad? Here's how you can save on health insurance

Studying abroad? Here's how you can save on health insurance

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

General insurers in India have started campaigns highlighting the benefits of buying a student's travel insurance in India, as opposed to buying one offered by the university abroad, says Tinesh Bhasin.

Kohli feels for banned Smith, Warner

Kohli feels for banned Smith, Warner

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

'As big a thing as it became, you never want to see anyone go through that because I have known David and I have known Steve as well'

Who will present the World Cup trophy? Srini or Kamal?

Who will present the World Cup trophy? Srini or Kamal?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Will it be Naryanswami Srinivasan or Mustafa Kamal?

4 Indians in ICC team of WT20, Dhoni captain; Check out the 12

4 Indians in ICC team of WT20, Dhoni captain; Check out the 12

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

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Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Neither Biden nor his successors can any longer ignore the threat China has come to pose to the US in both economic and military fields, observes Virendra Kapoor.

India get tough group for Asian Cup football

India get tough group for Asian Cup football

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

India were handed the worst possible draw for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup finals in Doha, Qatar, as they were clubbed with Australia, South Korea and Bahrain in Group C. India got a tough group featuring Australia and South Korea -- two sides have qualified for 2010 World Cup from Asia -- and Bahrain, who just missed out on the showpiece event in South Africa via a play-off against New Zealand.

Golf: Justin Thomas back at No 1 after winning in Memphis

Golf: Justin Thomas back at No 1 after winning in Memphis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Justin Thomas clinched his 13th PGA Tour victory on Sunday, winning the WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational by a three-stroke margin and claiming the world number-one ranking in the process. Danielle Kang held her nerve to claim a one shot victory over France's Celine Boutier at the Drive On Championship on Sunday, as the LPGA Tour made a dramatic return from a near six-month COVID-19 shutdown.

PHOTOS U-19 World Cup: India hammer Zimbabwe to top Group B

PHOTOS U-19 World Cup: India hammer Zimbabwe to top Group B

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

India continued their rampaging run as they thrashed Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to register their third win on the trot, at the ICC Under-19 World Cup, in Mount Maunganui, on Friday.

10 unbelievably odd images from across the world!

10 unbelievably odd images from across the world!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Here's a look at some of the weirdest photos from out there!

Kolkata turns pink as countdown for first Day/Night Test begins

Kolkata turns pink as countdown for first Day/Night Test begins

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

With the two teams arriving in Kolkata in the next 48 hours, all roads in the 'City of Joy' lead to the Eden.

Adam Gilchrist reveals the toughest bowler he kept to

Adam Gilchrist reveals the toughest bowler he kept to

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Adam Gilchrist, who is most commonly considered as the best wicket-keeper in cricket history, has rated Michael Bevan as the most challenging bowler he kept to.

Buzz: 'Third umpire should be able to spot no-balls'

Buzz: 'Third umpire should be able to spot no-balls'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Gilchrist made the comments after the IPL governing council proposed to have a dedicated "no-ball" umpire to reduce the number of howlers in the lucrative league.

Time for Pant to make strong case in New Zealand T20s

Time for Pant to make strong case in New Zealand T20s

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Rohit Sharma-led squad will be hoping it has enough left in the tank to record a maiden T20 series win in New Zealand

What India must do to continue hockey's growth...

What India must do to continue hockey's growth...

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

"The Hockey India League made a big difference. It played an important role in the re-development of hockey in India," he said.

Rule change in bat size won't impact game much, says Dravid

Rule change in bat size won't impact game much, says Dravid

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Former India skipper Rahul Dravid says the ICC's new Code of Laws related to the thickness of bats will not have much of an impact on the game of cricket.

Kohli heaps praise on Shami

Kohli heaps praise on Shami

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Shami reached the 100-wicket mark in his 56th game

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

Can't risk health for sport, says Sports Minister Rijiju

Can't risk health for sport, says Sports Minister Rijiju

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Talking specifically about the 13th edition of IPL, which has been put on hold for an indefinite period due to the pandemic, Rijiju said it is the government's prerogative to take a call on conducting any tournament in the country.

Govt to provide sufficient funds to recapitalise banks: FM

Govt to provide sufficient funds to recapitalise banks: FM

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Jaitley said that the banks have to play an important role in achieving the higher growth rate.

Selectors send out strong message by axing Raina and Ishant

Selectors send out strong message by axing Raina and Ishant

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The national selection panel, headed by Sandeep Patil, sent out a strong message by axing the experienced Suresh Raina and Ishant Sharma, with the 50-overs World Cup just a year away.

India is century-man Smith's favourite opposition!

India is century-man Smith's favourite opposition!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Here are the statistical highlights from the opening day's play of the fourth and final cricket Test between India and Australia, played in Dharamsala on Saturday.

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The India-Japan joint naval exercises are a strategic signal for China, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

When will Modi privatise railways?

When will Modi privatise railways?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'The new trains should be fast, but the roll-out of the privatisation plan should be slow and well-considered,' recommends T N Ninan.

Dhoni equals Ponting's captaincy record

Dhoni equals Ponting's captaincy record

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni equalled Australian great Ricky Ponting's record of leading the side in 324 international matches across all formats. Dhoni achieved the milestone during the third and final Twenty20 International against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. India won the series 2-1, days after 3-0 whitewash of the hosts in ODIs.

Sprint legend Bolt 'improving' in football

Sprint legend Bolt 'improving' in football

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who recently joined Australian A-League club Central Coast Mariners to pursue his dream of playing football, has said that his touch in the game is getting better and he feels like he is steadily improving in football.

What will BCCI's big bosses discuss when they meet in New Delhi

What will BCCI's big bosses discuss when they meet in New Delhi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

COA also set to refer Rahul-Pandya matter to Ombudsman

One day I want to become India coach: Ganguly

One day I want to become India coach: Ganguly

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Ganguly said he's definitely interested in the India coach's job but not at the moment as his plate is full.

VOTE: Your ODI Cricketer of the Year. Dhoni, Dhawan...?

VOTE: Your ODI Cricketer of the Year. Dhoni, Dhawan...?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Three of the six nominated for the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award happen to be Indians. Will it be MS Dhoni? Or can either Shikhar Dhawan or Ravindra Jadeja win? Take the poll and have your say.

Vote: Your ICC Cricketer of the Year

Vote: Your ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the lone Indian to be short-listed for top honours at the LG ICC Awards 2013. Does Dhoni have a good chance of winning? Take the poll and have your say.

Evolved Shreyas can settle No. 4 debate in ODIs, T20Is: Prasad

Evolved Shreyas can settle No. 4 debate in ODIs, T20Is: Prasad

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad believes Shreyas Iyer can be the solution to the No 4 problem in India's batting line-up in limited-overs cricket given his fine growth as a player in the past two years.

What brings FIFA chief Infantino to Goa on September 27

What brings FIFA chief Infantino to Goa on September 27

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be in Goa to attend the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Extraordinary Congress on September 27 to elect three additional AFC members to the FIFA council.

Modi in Myanmar: Meets President Thein Sein

Modi in Myanmar: Meets President Thein Sein

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Myanmar's President U Thein Sein to begin a string of bilateral meetings with over 40 world leaders during his 10-day three-nation tour on the margins of key multilateral summits in Myanmar and in Australia and a visit to Fiji.

'You can't criticise India for bowling first'

'You can't criticise India for bowling first'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

'Mine and the Australian team's natural inclination is to bat first and try and get the scoreboard pressure going.'

People start their career at 27-28, mine ended at that age: Irfan Pathan

People start their career at 27-28, mine ended at that age: Irfan Pathan

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Looking back at his India career, Pathan fondly recalled the moments when he delivered for the team.

Gadkari's mega plan to woo investors

Gadkari's mega plan to woo investors

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Gadkari said the NHAI was working on setting up an InvIT to monetise its projects for mobilising resources through capital markets.

Hong Kong Open Super Series: Marin wins year's sixth title

Hong Kong Open Super Series: Marin wins year's sixth title

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Carolina Marin of Spain beat Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-17, 18-21, 22-20 to win the Hong Kong Open.

To attend Parliament, Piyush Goyal cancels China visit

To attend Parliament, Piyush Goyal cancels China visit

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Goyal was to visit Beijing from August 2 to 3 to take part in the RCEP Intersessional Ministerial meet.

Jharkhand's Nadeem breaks List A bowling world record!

Jharkhand's Nadeem breaks List A bowling world record!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Jharkhand spinner Shahbaz Nadeem broke a two-decade-old world record for best bowling figures in List A cricket, with an incredible haul of 8/10 against Rajasthan in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Chennai on Thursday.

Peter George to replace Ryan Harris in Oz squad

Peter George to replace Ryan Harris in Oz squad

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

With all-rounder Ryan Harris ruled out due to a knee injury, Australia on Monday brought in pacer Peter George as his replacement in the Test squad for a two-match series against Pakistan in England later this month.