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Windies see Archer as just another Englishman: Holder

Windies see Archer as just another Englishman: Holder

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

West Indies Test captain Jason Holder on Tuesday said his team will treat Barbados-born speedster Jofra Archer as just another English cricketer when the opening Test begins in Southampton on July 8. Archer gained eligibility to represent England in 2018. He had played for West Indies Under-19 side in 2014.

Praggnanandhaa's unbeaten streak ends; loses second round match

Praggnanandhaa's unbeaten streak ends; loses second round match

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa committed a time-pressure blunder as he suffered defeat at the hands of Parham Maghsoodloo of Iran in the second round of Prague Masters Chess tournament in Prague.

Kyrgios says 'slim to no chance' of playing French Open

Kyrgios says 'slim to no chance' of playing French Open

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Australia's Nick Kyrgios said on Thursday he is unlikely to play at the French Open due to concerns about COVID-19. Kyrgios, who on Sunday announced his withdrawal from the US Open, told Australian television he plans to wait until it is safer to return to the tour.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

EPL footballer Zaha subjected to online racial abuse

EPL footballer Zaha subjected to online racial abuse

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha has been subjected to racist abuse on social media and the forward shared screenshots ahead of Sunday's Premier League game at Aston Villa. The Ivory Coast international tweeted images of the messages he received from an individual on Saturday, which included one of members of the white supremacist organisation the Ku Klux Klan.

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

With the Capitol secured by armed National Guard troops inside and out, the House voted 232-197 to impeach Trump.

Nadal and Osaka scoop top Laureus awards

Nadal and Osaka scoop top Laureus awards

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Britain's Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton claimed the inaugural Athlete Advocate of the Year Award for his involvement in the fight against racism.

UK park stabbing spree that killed 3 declared terrorist attack

UK park stabbing spree that killed 3 declared terrorist attack

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

A lone attacker, believed to be a Libyan refugee, went on a stabbing spree in a busy park in the southern English city of Reading, killing three people and injuring three others, the deadliest terrorist incident to strike Britain since 2017 London Bridge attack.

Chess Olympiad PIX: Gukesh, Arjun on fire as India rout Azerbaijan

Chess Olympiad PIX: Gukesh, Arjun on fire as India rout Azerbaijan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

After scoring their fifth victory on the trot, the Indian men maintained their joint lead with 10 points along with China, Vietnam and Hungary.

Ranji cricketer DROPPED for black buck killing

Ranji cricketer DROPPED for black buck killing

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) has dropped all-rounder Rameez Khan from the Ranji trophy squad after he was arrested for allegedly killing a black buck in Sagar district in January.

Hamilton wants Ferrari to step up in fight against racism

Hamilton wants Ferrari to step up in fight against racism

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Ferrari, whose race on Sunday lasted about 20 seconds until Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc collided, said the team strongly supported diversity and equal opportunities.

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

Nadella, Pichai, Nooyi speak up against racism

Nadella, Pichai, Nooyi speak up against racism

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

"There is no place for hate and racism in our society. Empathy and shared understanding are a start, but we must do more," Nadella said in a tweet on Monday. "I stand with the Black and African American community and we are committed to building on this work in our company and in our communities."

PHOTOS: Protests mark Martin Luther King Jr Day

PHOTOS: Protests mark Martin Luther King Jr Day

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Rich tributes were paid to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr across the United States on Monday even as there were protests over the deaths of unarmed black men and boys at the hands of police around the country.

Hathras stampede: Preacher Bhole Baba equated himself to God

Hathras stampede: Preacher Bhole Baba equated himself to God

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The self-styled godman, who is called Baba Narayan Hari and Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba, is not named in the list of the accused in the FIR filed in the incident though his name is in the complaint.

La Liga PIX: Real return with convincing win over Eibar

La Liga PIX: Real return with convincing win over Eibar

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Images from La Liga matches played on Sunday

Sara, Pooja, Karishma's Gorgeous Sankranti Styles

Sara, Pooja, Karishma's Gorgeous Sankranti Styles

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

These celebs give you the perfect excuse to dress up for the kite-flying festival.

Violence erupts in Washington after Trump supporters' march

Violence erupts in Washington after Trump supporters' march

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Thousands of people had turned up in the US capital on Saturday to show support to Trump and protest against the results of the presidential elections.

'Middle Class Won't Be Affected By Indexation'

'Middle Class Won't Be Affected By Indexation'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'For me, if I want to buy a house to stay, I don't care about indexation because I don't want to sell that house.' 'The only thing that matters to me as a buyer is that the home price should be within my reach.' 'Any market, when speculators and investors go out, it will benefit the middle class.'

Why the Modi government is not ecstatic over Kamala Harris

Why the Modi government is not ecstatic over Kamala Harris

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'If the Biden-Harris team makes it to the White House, India's headaches will multiply,' observes Aditi Phadnis.

No more 'N-word': Scrabble players look to bar racist or homophobic slurs

No more 'N-word': Scrabble players look to bar racist or homophobic slurs

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Language has become a hotly debated topic after protests against racism following the death of George Floyd in US police custody on May 25, with bands, consumer brands, and buildings and roads named after slave traders renamed.

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has triggered nationwide violent protests with a section of the protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Life's A Desi Beach For Aashka, Elnaaz, Pia

Life's A Desi Beach For Aashka, Elnaaz, Pia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

What celeb wear when they visit their favourite beaches.

Aus great Chappell recalls brush with racism in cricket

Aus great Chappell recalls brush with racism in cricket

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Chappell also went on to say that during his playing days, several cricketers were racially abused but they opted to stay silent.

Why Angira Dhar Rules Our Hearts

Why Angira Dhar Rules Our Hearts

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Wide-eyed and curious, Angira is the cutest girl you'd see all day.

Hooch tragedy rocks TN assembly as toll rises to 48; HC slams govt

Hooch tragedy rocks TN assembly as toll rises to 48; HC slams govt

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The mortal remains of 29 people who died till Thursday were handed over to their relatives and the bodies were either buried or cremated, Kallakurichi District Collector Prasanth M S said.

It's not fair! Emami slams HUL over skin cream rebranding

It's not fair! Emami slams HUL over skin cream rebranding

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

While HUL's Fair & Lovely was launched in 1975, Emami's Fair & Handsome was unveiled in 2005. Both companies now straddle both the men's and women's fairness categories in the country.

Meet the Instagram star who isn't real

Meet the Instagram star who isn't real

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The 19-year-old model from Downey, California, has freckles, brown eyes, bangs cut straight across her forehead, and goes to popular events like the music festival Coachella. But, does it matter that she's computer-generated?

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Former champion Naomi Osaka is wearing a different facemask for each of her matches at the US Open this year.

We'll be there for de Kock, says SA skipper Bavuma

We'll be there for de Kock, says SA skipper Bavuma

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma says "it wasn't ideal" to get a directive on taking the knee hours before the start of their T20 World Cup match against the West Indies and promised to be there for Quinton de Kock, who chose to withdraw from the game instead of following the order.

PHOTOS: Protests erupt in NYC to decry police brutality

PHOTOS: Protests erupt in NYC to decry police brutality

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Hundreds of people marched through Times Square in New York City to protest the deaths this week of Philando Castile and Alton.

South Africans raise fists before first Test against Lanka

South Africans raise fists before first Test against Lanka

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

The players, led by Quinton de Kock, raised their firsts after singing the South African national anthem

Maharaja Review: Chilling

Maharaja Review: Chilling

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Maharaja is an audacious attempt that breaks down the tropes of a crime film with a brilliant Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, notes Arjun Menon.

When Syrian refugee Bana Alabed came to the Oscars stage

When Syrian refugee Bana Alabed came to the Oscars stage

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Bana Alabed's tweets from war-torn Syria made a world numbed by the violence care again.

World leaders congratulate Biden-Harris for their victory

World leaders congratulate Biden-Harris for their victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

World leaders from across the political spectrum congratulated Joe Biden who became the president-elect of the United States, and Kamala Harris who made history as the first female to serve as the vice president.

De Kock's withdrawal 'did take SA back as a team'

De Kock's withdrawal 'did take SA back as a team'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma revealed that Quinton de Kock's withdrawal over Cricket South Africa's directive to take the knee in a way also inspired the team in their T20 World Cup match against the West Indies, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Toronto FC's Justin Morrow, executive director of the Black Players for Change organization, said MLS players wanted to add their voices to the movement.

PIX: Miller's final-over heroics power South Africa to victory

PIX: Miller's final-over heroics power South Africa to victory

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

David Miller's late cameo saw South Africa stage a late comeback to outclass Sri Lanka by four wickets in the Super 12 match at the T20 World Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday.