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Throwback: Aus last win on Indian soil 19 years ago

Throwback: Aus last win on Indian soil 19 years ago

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Former Australian cricketer Michael Kasprowicz took a walk down memory lane as he shared anecdotes of Australia's last Test win in India.

India ODIs: Uphill task for NZ without Boult, Southee

India ODIs: Uphill task for NZ without Boult, Southee

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Experienced pacers Tim Southee and Trent Boult's absence leaves a "massive hole" in the New Zealand squad, but also provides a chance to fringe players to step up during the India tour, says stand-in-captain Tom Latham.

Modi's welcome ceremony at White House to be one of the biggest

Modi's welcome ceremony at White House to be one of the biggest

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The first state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US is likely to be a defining moment for Indo-US relationship and both sides are working on a robust outcome document that may take up matters that would decide the contour of the bilateral ties for decades to come, according to people familiar with the planning of the high-profile trip.

Focus on Kishan, Hooda in must-win 2nd T20 vs New Zealand

Focus on Kishan, Hooda in must-win 2nd T20 vs New Zealand

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

India were caught in a spin web on the Ranchi pitch as they lost the series opener by 21 runs on Friday.

Kangana Pays Homage To Savarkar

Kangana Pays Homage To Savarkar

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Hours after receiving the National Award for Best Actress, Kangana Ranaut flew to Port Blair to pay homage to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar at the cellular jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where the Hindu Mahasabha leader had been imprisoned during the early 20th century.

King Charles III proclaimed Britain's new monarch in historic ceremony

King Charles III proclaimed Britain's new monarch in historic ceremony

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

"God save the King" were the words with which those gathered reaffirmed the proclamation made by the clerk of the council.

Andaman ex-chief secretary arrested in gang-rape case

Andaman ex-chief secretary arrested in gang-rape case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The police on Thursday arrested former Andaman and Nicobar chief secretary Jitendra Narain in a gang rape case filed by a 21-year-old woman against him and others.

Eyes on Gill, Ishan as India meet New Zealand in T20s

Eyes on Gill, Ishan as India meet New Zealand in T20s

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

India are set for a T20 appetizer ahead of their marquee Test series against Australia when they face the touring New Zealand in a three-match series, beginning in Ranchi, on Friday.

Confident India target series whitewash against Kiwis

Confident India target series whitewash against Kiwis

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

New Zealand, on the other hand, will be eager to grab a consolation win to boost their morale.

SC refuses to interfere with transfer order of CBI DSP Bassi

SC refuses to interfere with transfer order of CBI DSP Bassi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde questioned as to why Bassi has not joined his service at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as per the transfer order.

Why Kishan could bat in middle order vs New Zealand

Why Kishan could bat in middle order vs New Zealand

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Ishan Kishan had to sit out of the Sri Lanka series despite scoring the fastest double hundred in the history of ODIs against Bangladesh.

SIT to probe rape charge by job aspirant against top Andaman officials

SIT to probe rape charge by job aspirant against top Andaman officials

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The police registered a case earlier this month after the chief judicial magistrate of Port Blair ordered its filing based on a petition by the young woman.

Ananya's Working Weekend

Ananya's Working Weekend

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar met these stars over the weekend.

T20: Could 'Super Sub' Rule Be A GAME CHANGER?

T20: Could 'Super Sub' Rule Be A GAME CHANGER?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The BCCI is set to try out the 'Super Sub' rule in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament next month.

PHOTOS: India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI

PHOTOS: India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Images from the second One-Day International between India and New Zealand, at Raipur.

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday joined around 500 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and royals from across the world, at Westminster Abbey for a sombre ceremony to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch.

When Symonds, Harbhajan hugged and apologised to each other

When Symonds, Harbhajan hugged and apologised to each other

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Harbhajan Singh revealed that he and Andrew Symonds buried the hatchet over the 'Monkeygate' incident when they played together for Mumbai Indians in the IPL in 2011.

Will India try out Umran, Samson in final NZ T20?

Will India try out Umran, Samson in final NZ T20?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

India were expected to try out a bunch of players after another World Cup debacle but if the team combination for the second T20 was any indication, they seemed reluctant to start with a clean slate.

Senior IAS officer, accused of rape in Andaman, suspended

Senior IAS officer, accused of rape in Andaman, suspended

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

As per the allegation of the woman, she was gang-raped by two officials, including the former chief secretary, in Andaman and Nicobar Islands at his official residence.

Seen The Moon Like This?

Seen The Moon Like This?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The Orion capsule returns to earth after a 26 day mission orbiting the Moon and back.

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Harbhajan Singh is the first Indian to take a Test hat-trick. He achieved this feat while playing against Australia at Kolkata in March 2001 by dismissing Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne.

Unsung Heroes of World Cup 2011

Unsung Heroes of World Cup 2011

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

India had other heroes as well whose contributions at different stages were extremely crucial, but have gone unnoticed in the 10 years since that glorious victory.

Singh, Blair hold talks in Udaipur

Singh, Blair hold talks in Udaipur

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

The two leaders are expected to hold discussions on a wide range of topics.

PICS: New Zealand prove too good for India in 1st T20I

PICS: New Zealand prove too good for India in 1st T20I

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Images from the first T20 International between India and New Zealand, in Ranchi, on Friday.

PHOTOS: India crush New Zealand in high-scorer to sweep series

PHOTOS: India crush New Zealand in high-scorer to sweep series

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the 3rd ODI played between India and New Zealand in Indore on Tuesday.

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.

New faces in New Zealand team for India T20Is

New faces in New Zealand team for India T20Is

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

New Zealand picked two uncapped players in all-rounder Daryl Mitchell and pacer Blair Tickner for the three-match T20 International series against India.

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Downton Abbey: A New Era premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on May 15. Guess who was there to celebrate?

Blair hands on over Olympic bid

Blair hands on over Olympic bid

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Tony Blair's apparent suggestion that he'll spank his monkey while watching the ladies volleyball should do wonders for London's Olympic bid.

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.

New-look India eye 'fresh' start in New Zealand

New-look India eye 'fresh' start in New Zealand

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

India will aim to shed their archaic playing style for good with a 'young and fearless' bunch in the three-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting in Wellington on Friday.

NZ captain Williamson to miss England T20 series

NZ captain Williamson to miss England T20 series

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Fast bowler Tim Southee will lead the Black Caps in the five matches against England starting in Christchurch on November 1.

2nd T20: Will Bhuvi play? Key selection dilemma for India

2nd T20: Will Bhuvi play? Key selection dilemma for India

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Is Bhuvneshwar going to be around for the T20 World Cup in 2024 with a sharp decline in his pace?

The Crown Season 5 Review

The Crown Season 5 Review

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The new season of The Crown is a bit of a dreary watch, observes Deepa Gehlot.

Why Blair is good news for India

Why Blair is good news for India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

The EU-India partnership is poised for a quantum leap.

The Next Big Horror film after Blair Witch?

The Next Big Horror film after Blair Witch?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Paranormal Activity, which stands at number five on the American and Canadian box office charts, may be arguably the biggest success of the decade.

Navy on standby to evacuate 1,400 tourists from cyclone-hit south Andaman

Navy on standby to evacuate 1,400 tourists from cyclone-hit south Andaman

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said all tourists at Havelock Island in the Andamans are safe and efforts are on for their early evacuation.

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.