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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

M V Sridhar appointed India team manager for WI tour

M V Sridhar appointed India team manager for WI tour

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

M V Sridhar was appointed manager of the Indian cricket team for the tri-series in the West Indies starting June 28.

 China mine buys won't hit Indian iron exports

China mine buys won't hit Indian iron exports

Rediff.com27 May 2010

The acquisition of iron mines in Madagascar by Chinese companies is unlikely to affect Indian ore exports to China, as the bulk of Indian exports consist of high quality ore, which is only available in Australia and Brazil, besides India.

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.

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.

5 Indians, including Shaw, Kalra, Gill, in ICC U-19 WC Team

5 Indians, including Shaw, Kalra, Gill, in ICC U-19 WC Team

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The Indians expectedly dominated the Under-19 World Cup team announced by the ICC on Sunday, with five players from the triumphant side making it to the world eleven.

PHOTOS: Kohli's heroics send Indian cricket fans into a tizzy!

PHOTOS: Kohli's heroics send Indian cricket fans into a tizzy!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Fans in Mohali witnessed a spectacle as Virat Kohli pushed the bar a notch higher and took India across the finish line against Australia, and into the World T20 semi-final on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

More tributes in Hughes's honour during first Test

More tributes in Hughes's honour during first Test

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Late Phillip Hughes named 13th man in Australian squad.

Dhoni duped of crores by Australian sports gear company

Dhoni duped of crores by Australian sports gear company

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

India's limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who remains a sought after personality in the endorsement world despite his retirement from Tests, has been duped by one of the many brands he endorses -- Spartan Sports -- of over Rs 20 crore. It has been reliably learnt that a three-year bat and sponsorship deal worth Rs 13 crore has gone sour with Australia-based Spartan Sports, a sporting gear and equipment company, regularly defaulting on payments. With the royalty clause on Dhoni's bat deal included, the owed amount goes well over Rs 20 crore.

'We haven't played good cricket to taste success'

'We haven't played good cricket to taste success'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Desperate to put an end to the controversy surrounding the suspension of four players including vice-captain Shane Watson, Australia skipper Michael Clarke said he doesn't want to "look backwards" and focus on the third Test, starting on Thursday.

Life after Mithali: 15-year-old Shafali picked in India's T20 squad

Life after Mithali: 15-year-old Shafali picked in India's T20 squad

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Veteran Mithali Raj's retirement from the T20 format paved the way for the induction of youngsters such as 15-year-old rookie Shafali Verma in the Indian women's team for the upcoming home T20 Internationals against South Africa.

63% of Indian employees believe machines will replace people

63% of Indian employees believe machines will replace people

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Employees in India were found to be more eager than employees across the region to adopt new workplace technologies

Modi to begin 3-day visit to Philippines on Sunday

Modi to begin 3-day visit to Philippines on Sunday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The prime minister will have a tight schedule in the Philippines as besides attending the 15th ASEAN-India summit and 12th East Asia summit on November 14, he will have a series of other engagements including bilateral meetings with several leaders.

India, China to meet in Delhi

India, China to meet in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Both India and China are in Phnom Penh to participate in the two-day East Asia Summit, an offshoot of the Asean meet. China and India, along with the US, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea are participating countries in EAS, besides the 10 Asean members.

When best buddies Johnson and Watson nearly came to blows!

When best buddies Johnson and Watson nearly came to blows!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson has revealed how his long-standing friendship with Shane Watson got off to a rocky start back in 2000, when the former all-rounder stuck his head in the toilet at the Australia's Cricket Academy in Adelaide.

Border skirmishes: China's strategy to unsettle India

Border skirmishes: China's strategy to unsettle India

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Post the pandemic, when India is turning a new leaf in its economic policy with an eye on foreign capital and global supply chains that are likely to leave China, heightened tensions on the India-China border creates an atmosphere of uncertainty,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

Should KL Rahul be a long term keeping option?

Should KL Rahul be a long term keeping option?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Rahul has shown a lot of flexibility in the series, first with the bat and then putting his hand up for keeping.

India's cricket star Raina to wed on Friday

India's cricket star Raina to wed on Friday

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The pre-wedding ceremonies of star India cricketer Suresh Raina were held on Wednesday, ahead of the 'big day' on Friday.

Would you pay Rs 50,000 for the Google Pixel 5?

Would you pay Rs 50,000 for the Google Pixel 5?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Will the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G phones tempt you? Are they worth their price?

Oil from cannabis seed is the new elixir

Oil from cannabis seed is the new elixir

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

CBD oil, found in marijuana, is gaining popularity for its pain-relieving properties. It's now legally available in India

India aim for maiden CT title; play Pakistan in opener

India aim for maiden CT title; play Pakistan in opener

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Asian champions India have never won the Champions Trophy in its last 36 editions but will be hoping to claim the feat in the tournament's last edition.

The Indian on top of the world

The Indian on top of the world

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

From a poor farmer's family to IIT-IIM to the tallest peaks in the world, Malli Mastan Babu's story is the stuff movies are made of, discovers Chandrima Pal.

Swimming Worlds: Sun wins 400, Horton refuses podium

Swimming Worlds: Sun wins 400, Horton refuses podium

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Touching home in a time of 3:42.44, Sun held off a storming swim from Olympic champion Horton, who had failed to even qualify for the event at the Australian trials but was added to the squad as a discretionary pick.

China's battle against COVID-19 major strategic achievement: Xi

China's battle against COVID-19 major strategic achievement: Xi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

China's National Health Commission on Thursday said the country reported only four new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the total number to 82,862, while no death due to the disease was registered. The virus has claimed 4,633 lives in the country.

Harmanpreet to lead at Tokyo Olympics hockey test event

Harmanpreet to lead at Tokyo Olympics hockey test event

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Captain Manpreet Singh and goalkeeper P R Sreejesh are among a few senior India players rested for next month's Olympic hockey test event in Tokyo. Besides Manpreet and Sreejesh, defender Surender Kumar was also rested.

'No fast bowler ever frightened Gavaskar'

'No fast bowler ever frightened Gavaskar'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'Doubtless he was the greatest opener of his era; and also one of the greatest in the history of cricket.'

India pooled alongside Germany, Holland for 2016 Rio Olympics

India pooled alongside Germany, Holland for 2016 Rio Olympics

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Eight-time champions India have been clubbed alongside title holders Germany and World No 2 Netherlands in Pool B at the men's hockey competition at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

'India carrying injured players to World Cup because they have no options'

'India carrying injured players to World Cup because they have no options'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

- 'Yuvraj's ommission from the sqaud was shocking' - 'Over the years we just neither showed enough vision nor bothered to nurture talented players' - 'Australia and South Africa have good chance to win'

'Modi among 31 leaders to have personal details leaked at G20'

'Modi among 31 leaders to have personal details leaked at G20'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among 31 world leaders whose personal details were inadvertently compromised at the G20 summit held in Australia last year, a media report said on Monday.

India take on West Indies in ICC U-19 WC

India take on West Indies in ICC U-19 WC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

India will take on the West Indies on Sunday in their first game of the ICC Under-19 cricket World Cup which will open tomorrow with three-time champion Australia beginning their title defence against England.

Mahindra gets nod to sell its airplanes in India

Mahindra gets nod to sell its airplanes in India

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

India's Mahindra group can finally start selling its airplanes in India after it got all approvals from the country's civil aviation ministry, Chairman and Managing Director Anand Mahindra said.

Kohli named captain! Check out the WT20 team of the tournament

Kohli named captain! Check out the WT20 team of the tournament

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

India's batting sensation Virat Kohli was on Monday named captain of the ICC World Twenty20 team of the tournament, which also featured veteran seamer Ashish Nehra.

PIX: India dump Bangladesh to clinch semis spot

PIX: India dump Bangladesh to clinch semis spot

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

India sailed into the ICC World Cup semi-finals and eliminated opponents Bangladesh after Rohit Sharma's century and Jasprit Bumrah's four-wicket haul secured a 28-run victory over their neighbours on Tuesday.