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Kabul Express limps in US, UK

Kabul Express limps in US, UK

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

The Yash Raj film gets bad reviews and box office collections overseas.

'That was very unusual': When Tendulkar sledged McGrath

'That was very unusual': When Tendulkar sledged McGrath

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Recalling some of his fiercest battles with Sachin Tendulkar, legendary Australian bowler Glenn McGrath has said it ended 50-50 between them but the Indian batting genius was really furious when he was declared out after a low bouncer hit his shoulder. McGrath said he spends a lot of time in India, has got a lot many friends there and always catches up with Tendulkar when he is in Mumbai, but many Indians still tell him they have not forgiven him for getting Sachin out in the 2003 World Cup final.

Kamal Nath to talk on WTO at Oxford tomorrow

Kamal Nath to talk on WTO at Oxford tomorrow

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath will deliver a special address on 'India and the future of the world trade talks' at the University College at Oxford on Thursday.

'Foreign policy can turn Muslims into extremists'

'Foreign policy can turn Muslims into extremists'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Distancing himself from Prime Minister Tony Blair's stand, British Home Secretary John Reid has said the war in Iraq and Afghanistan could be a "factor" in turning young British Muslims into extremists.

MSK Prasad is new chief selector

MSK Prasad is new chief selector

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Last year, Prasad was appointed as selector in place of Roger Binny from South Zone.

Countrywide CBI raids

Countrywide CBI raids

Rediff.com6 May 2005

No Indian troops for Afghanistan: Report

No Indian troops for Afghanistan: Report

Rediff.com5 May 2006

Meanwhile, a high-level team which assessed the security measures for Indians in Afghanistan has opined that the protective arrangements were adequate but there was a need to follow these properly and religiously by the individuals, sources said.

PIX: Salma Hayek, Kate Mara, Penelope Cruz in Toronto

PIX: Salma Hayek, Kate Mara, Penelope Cruz in Toronto

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

All the action from the ongoing 60th Toronto Film Festival.

Aus can wait, India's focus now on Bangladesh

Aus can wait, India's focus now on Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Despite the team's resounding success against England and New Zealand in the Test series, the Indian team will not take Bangladesh lightly in the one-off Test beginning February 9 in Hyderabad, Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha said on Sunday.

Tweaked rules may affect commonwealth citizens

Tweaked rules may affect commonwealth citizens

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Under the historic visa scheme, Commonwealth citizens who can prove that one grandparent was born in Britain are allowed to enter the country.

Misbah to retire from one-day cricket after World Cup

Misbah to retire from one-day cricket after World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Pakistan's long serving captain Misbah-ul-Haq confirmed that he would be retiring from One-day Internationals and T20 cricket after the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Warne tears into 'unsupportive captain' Steve Waugh in new book

Warne tears into 'unsupportive captain' Steve Waugh in new book

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'Baggy Green worship made me want to puke'

Kate Moss turns 'untouchable' for fashion houses

Kate Moss turns 'untouchable' for fashion houses

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Your regular dose of Hollywood gossip.

Sir Noon's nomination for peerage unlikely: Report

Sir Noon's nomination for peerage unlikely: Report

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

Three other Labour donors, including NRI entrepreneur Chai Patel who secretly loaned the party £ 4.5 million, have already been blocked by the Commission after being nominated as peers by Downing Street.

Special leptospirosis institute in Mumbai

Special leptospirosis institute in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

Several Mumbai residents were affected with the disease after the rains in July.

Shilpa to meet the Queen

Shilpa to meet the Queen

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

The actress has become very famous after her Biss Brother win.

India, EU sign political declaration

India, EU sign political declaration

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

As part of their joint efforts to fight terrorism, India and the European Union today decided to work towards blocking access to terrorist financing and to cooperate in the fight against money-laundering

Air Sahara to fly to 14 new routes

Air Sahara to fly to 14 new routes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Air Sahara, whose ranking took a hit after a failed takeover deal, on Thursday announced operations to 14 new destinations including two international routes.

Beyond Octopussy: Roger Moore's India connections

Beyond Octopussy: Roger Moore's India connections

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The James Bond actor spent months in India shooting for another film, but his connection to India goes much deeper than that.

'A politician of principle'

'A politician of principle'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Lincoln's Inn seat for Attorney General

Lincoln's Inn seat for Attorney General

Rediff.com17 Jan 2006

Bannerjee is the third Indian to become a member of the eminent club of jurists.\n\n

UK: Inquiry holds up announcement of new peers

UK: Inquiry holds up announcement of new peers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The awarding of life peerage to 28 persons, including non resident Indian entrepreneurs Sir Gulam Noon, Chai Patel and Sandip Verma has been held up following an inquiry into allegations of "honours for cash" by the official honours watchdog.

India warm up with a win

India warm up with a win

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

India beat New Zealand 3-2 in a practice match prior to Sultan Azlan Shah hockey.

Six Indians in ICC match officials' list for World T20

Six Indians in ICC match officials' list for World T20

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Six Indians, including match referee Javagal Srinath, on Thursday found a place in the ICC's 31-strong Playing Control Team for next month's World Twenty20, which will also feature women match officials for the first time. "The strong Playing Control Team includes all the seven and 12 members of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees and Elite Panel of ICC Umpires, respectively, as well as 10 members of the Emirates International Panel of ICC Umpires and two members of the ICC Associate and Affiliate Panel of International Umpires," the ICC said in a statement. Srinath will be the referee in the March 8 tournament- opener between Zimbabwe and Hong Kong in Nagpur. He will lead the Playing Control Team, which also includes Aleem Dar and Ian Gould as on-field umpires, Marais Erasmus as TV umpire and Richard Illingworth as fourth umpire. The umpires' panel for the March 8 to April 3 tournament includes two female umpires -- New Zealand's Kathleen Cross and Claire Polosak of Australia. The two were also involved in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier in Thailand.

Malinga is a truly world-class bowler, true champion: Tendulkar

Malinga is a truly world-class bowler, true champion: Tendulkar

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Appreciating speedster Lasith Malinga, Sachin Tendulkar said the Sri Lankan is a world-class bowler and that it was a fantastic experience to play with him in the Indian Premier League.

Air Deccan carried 5.3 lakh passengers in May

Air Deccan carried 5.3 lakh passengers in May

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Air Deccan said on Monday it recorded a 90 to 100 per cent load factor in May as the holiday season increased the passenger traffic in most of the sectors.

Duleep Trophy: Yuvraj, Gambhir, Raina named captains of teams

Duleep Trophy: Yuvraj, Gambhir, Raina named captains of teams

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Senior cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Suresh Raina will lead India Red, India Blue and India Green teams respectively in the Duleep Trophy to be played at Greater Noida International Cricket Stadium from August 23 to September 14. The four-day tournament will be played for the first time with pink ball and under lights.

Australia, NZ continue winning run in Azlan Shah Cup

Australia, NZ continue winning run in Azlan Shah Cup

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Defending champions Australia and New Zealand continued their unbeaten run in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup by thrashing Korea 5-2 and lowly Canada 5-0 respectively in their league matches on the third day of the hockey tournament in Ipoh.

Pakistan tour decision later today

Pakistan tour decision later today

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Bush wanted to bomb al-Jazeera TV station in Qatar

Bush wanted to bomb al-Jazeera TV station in Qatar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

The 10 Downing Street memo now raises fresh doubts over US claims that previous attacks against Al-Jazeera staff were military errors.

'Laxman's 281 is the greatest innings played by an Indian'

'Laxman's 281 is the greatest innings played by an Indian'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Dravid also lavished praise at his stroke-making capabilities during the epic knock.

Indians demand probe against Gate Gourmet

Indians demand probe against Gate Gourmet

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

About 70-sacked Indian workers of Gate Gourmet, which caters in-flight food to British Airways, have urged Prime Minister Tony Blair to order a public inquiry into the employment practices of the company. \n

Tendulkar comes down heavily on former India coach Kapil Dev

Tendulkar comes down heavily on former India coach Kapil Dev

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

'He did not involve himself in strategic discussions that would help us on the field', Tendulkar claims in his just-released autobiography.

3 reasons why India are favourites for World T20

3 reasons why India are favourites for World T20

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

"Conditions are different in India and they have so many world class players, especially in the batting and spin-bowling."

UK to probe pre-war intelligence

UK to probe pre-war intelligence

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

Tony Blair is expected to make an announcement in this regard when he appears before the Commons Liaison Committee.

Top Cop denies cover up of Brazilian shooting

Top Cop denies cover up of Brazilian shooting

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Earlier, it was reported that the senior officer at the centre of the operation that led to the death of de Menezes had ordered him to be taken alive.