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'Go back to India': Indian American Congresswoman gets hate messages

'Go back to India': Indian American Congresswoman gets hate messages

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has said that she has been receiving abusive and hate messages over the phone from a male caller who even asked her to go back to India.

T20 World Cup: Which keeper has most dismissals

T20 World Cup: Which keeper has most dismissals

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

With the T20 World Cup underway, let us takes a look at interesting facts and trivia about the tournament from its previous editions.

2.5 mn acres on fire: Australia's worst bushfires

2.5 mn acres on fire: Australia's worst bushfires

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Bushfires across Australia's most populated state of New South Wales have killed six people and ravaged more than 250,000 acres of land. States of emergency have been declared in Queensland and New South Wales as arid weather and strong winds continue to create catastrophic fire conditions, which according to New South Wales state emergency services minister David Elliott "could be the most dangerous bushfire week this nation has ever seen." These pictures capture the dramatic scenes.

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

How Kohli silenced his critics with a disarming smile

How Kohli silenced his critics with a disarming smile

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Great players have the knack of conquering the odds, and on Sunday Kohli crossed a major hurdle with the fighting spirit of a champion.

'Get him to Australia where the ball flies'

'Get him to Australia where the ball flies'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'Umran Malik is bowling at 150 km per hour. I mean when you have the best car in the world, and you leave it in the garage, then what's the point of having that car?'

Pujara continues good run; hits another ton for Sussex

Pujara continues good run; hits another ton for Sussex

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in the English County championship with a second successive hundred for Sussex against Worcestershire but could not prevent his team from being enforced the follow-on.

'If Rahul scores runs, it will take the pressure off Kohli'

'If Rahul scores runs, it will take the pressure off Kohli'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee said the Indian team should make in-form batter KL Rahul the 'pillar' around whom its innings is built to ease the pressure on skipper Virat Kohli during this month's T20 World Cup in the UAE.

2 Days After Globes, Elvis' Daughter Dies

2 Days After Globes, Elvis' Daughter Dies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

She was at the Golden Globes on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, on hand to celebrate Austin Butler's award for playing her father.

Pacers should play each and every game, says Lee

Pacers should play each and every game, says Lee

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

I'm against the whole resting rule. I don't like bowlers resting: Brett Lee

The greats name Kohli everything from an alien to a beast

The greats name Kohli everything from an alien to a beast

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

"It was a treat to watch you play, the six off the back foot in the 19th over against (Haris) Rauf over long-on was spectacular. Keep it going," Tendulkar tweeted.

Tendulkar had a small weakness against off-spin: Muralitharan

Tendulkar had a small weakness against off-spin: Muralitharan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Sri Lanka cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan revealed that India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar had a slight weakness against off-spin bowling.

Nigeria's Okagbare gets 10-year ban for doping at Tokyo Olympics

Nigeria's Okagbare gets 10-year ban for doping at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare has been banned for 10 years for doping in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics and refusing to co-operate with the investigation.

The Aussie connect behind Prasidh Krishna's rise...

The Aussie connect behind Prasidh Krishna's rise...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

India's happy problem of plenty found its newest addition in rookie pacer Prasidh Krishna -- a Brett Lee and masala dosa fan who got some top-notch guidance from none other than Jeff Thomson in his journey to the highest level.

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara will be in the same team as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer in the upcoming Bushfire relief fundraiser match. Ponting's side, which will be coached by former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, also comprises of lethal pacers such as Brett Lee and Wasim Akram. On the other hand, Gilchrist side's has a solid top-order comprising of Yuvraj Singh, Shane Watson and Andrew Symonds.

Despite form, Ponting backs Aussies to win T20 World Cup

Despite form, Ponting backs Aussies to win T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Australia will open their campaign in the T20 World Cup against South Africa in the first game of the Super 12 stage at the Abu Dhabi Stadium on October 23.

How players can spend time in IPL bio-secure bubble...

How players can spend time in IPL bio-secure bubble...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Guitar and card games are options former Australia speedster Brett Lee wants the IPL-bound cricketers to explore in order to maintain the bio-secure bubble during their long stay in the UAE. The IPL will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10 in a controlled environment owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Non-usage of saliva on balls will be hard to implement: Lee

Non-usage of saliva on balls will be hard to implement: Lee

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Lee, who played 76 Tests and 221 ODIs, however expects some leniency from the world cricket body in this regard.

CA says SCG Test on despite fresh COVID outbreak

CA says SCG Test on despite fresh COVID outbreak

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Australian cricket officials were put on alert after the number of cases in the northern beaches outbreak in Sydney reached 28 on Friday.

Tye questions money spent on IPL during pandemic

Tye questions money spent on IPL during pandemic

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

'How are these companies and franchises spending so much money, and the government, on the IPL when there's people not being able to get accepted into hospital?'

Will Kohli inspire India to historic triumph in South Africa?

Will Kohli inspire India to historic triumph in South Africa?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Virat Kohli's talismanic presence will be the shot in the arm that India would need in their bid to win the historic first-ever away Test series against South Africa.

Starc wins maiden Allan Border medal; Gardner bags Belinda Clarke award

Starc wins maiden Allan Border medal; Gardner bags Belinda Clarke award

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Senior pacer Mitchell Starc claimed his maiden Allan Border medal, while Ashleigh Gardner became the first indigenous person to win the Belinda Clarke award, the top two honours at Cricket Australia (CA) Awards.

Record-breaking Gaikwad guides Maha into Hazare semis

Record-breaking Gaikwad guides Maha into Hazare semis

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Ruturaj Gaikwad blazed his way into the record books, smashing seven sixes in a 43-run over as Maharashtra outplayed Uttar Pradesh

Kavanaugh clears crucial test vote in Senate; Trump 'very proud'

Kavanaugh clears crucial test vote in Senate; Trump 'very proud'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The bitterly divided Senate voted 51-49 to end the debate on nomination of Kavanaugh, 53, who has been nominated by Trump on the nine-member bench of the Supreme Court.

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Zendaya wins. Sheryl Lee Ralph makes history. Micheal Keaton delivers a beautiful speech.

Gambhir, the brains behind Lucknow's success

Gambhir, the brains behind Lucknow's success

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Gautam Gambhir is a politician by choice but a cricketer at heart whose brain never stops ticking when it comes to conceptualising, planning and execution.

Trump orders FBI probe of Kavanaugh, Senate confirmation in doubt

Trump orders FBI probe of Kavanaugh, Senate confirmation in doubt

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been asked to complete its investigation in a week, meaning the confirmation of Kavanaugh, 53, as Supreme Court judge would be delayed by at least a week.

Why Ian Chappell was asked to leave Adelaide Oval

Why Ian Chappell was asked to leave Adelaide Oval

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Chappell is a Sydney Northern Beaches resident, which has witnessed a fresh COVID-19 outbreak in the past few days.

When Harbhajan, Kaif caught up with the Big Boss

When Harbhajan, Kaif caught up with the Big Boss

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Mohammad Kaif gave the fans some 'good news' when they appeared on the popular television show Big Boss hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. The Road Safety World Series will see some of the biggest legends of the game take on each other in a five-nation T20 tournament featuring India, West Indies, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka

'Players look a bit scared under Kohli'

'Players look a bit scared under Kohli'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'I just see a really relaxed team under Rahane.'

Trump stands by beleaguered judge Kavanaugh after fiery Senate hearings

Trump stands by beleaguered judge Kavanaugh after fiery Senate hearings

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

In a furious and emotional opening statement, Kavanaugh delivered an extraordinary rebuke over the sexual assault allegations against him while defiantly stating: "You'll never get me to quit."

'100 percent' sure that Kavanaugh assaulted me: Christine Ford to US senators

'100 percent' sure that Kavanaugh assaulted me: Christine Ford to US senators

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

"I was pushed onto the bed and Brett (Kavanaugh) got on top of me. He began running his hands over my body and grinding his hips into me...Brett groped me and tried to take off my clothes...I believed he was going to rape me," she said.

Is he the future of Indian bowling?

Is he the future of Indian bowling?

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee has heaped praise on rookie Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Shivam Mavi, saying he is the future of Indian bowling.

PIX: Dean Jones remembered during Boxing Day Test

PIX: Dean Jones remembered during Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

More than three months after his death, Dean Jones was paid another tribute at his home ground at the Melbourne Cricket Ground by Indian and Australian players, who were joined by his wife, daughters and the legendary Allan Border in remembering the effervescent former player on Saturday.

Can Punjab Kings lay their hands on elusive IPL trophy?

Can Punjab Kings lay their hands on elusive IPL trophy?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Punjab Kings have under-performed since IPL's inception, reaching the final only once in 14 attempts.

Kate Winslet gives YOU something to talk about

Kate Winslet gives YOU something to talk about

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Kate Winslet won her second Emmy for playing the role of Detective Mare Sheehan in Mare Of Easttown.

Australian Open concerns ease with no new COVID-19 cases

Australian Open concerns ease with no new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Australia's second-most populous state of Victoria reported no local coronavirus cases on Saturday for the second straight day, boding well for the Australian Open tennis tournament due to start in Melbourne on Monday.

'I am confident Rahane will bounce back in South Africa'

'I am confident Rahane will bounce back in South Africa'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

'Ajinkya has 12 centuries and more than 4,000 runs in Test cricket. So he knows his game and he has gone through such kind of bad phases before as well.'

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The 79th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

You have seen more India than me: Harbhajan to Jonty Rhodes

You have seen more India than me: Harbhajan to Jonty Rhodes

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Jonty Rhodes had posted an image of himself taking a dip at the Holy Ganga river. Harbhajan Singh Rhodes saying that 'you have seen more India than me'.