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Pix: The cutest attendees at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding

Pix: The cutest attendees at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Meet the bridesmaids and pageboys.

7 US lawmakers write to Pompeo on farmers' protest in India

7 US lawmakers write to Pompeo on farmers' protest in India

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

In their letter, the lawmakers said that the US as a nation that is familiar with political protests can offer counsel to India during their current period of social disturbance.

IPL Auction: Players To Watch Out For

IPL Auction: Players To Watch Out For

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Lesser known cricketers who could make waves at the IPL auction.

Holder most underrated all-rounder: Tendulkar

Holder most underrated all-rounder: Tendulkar

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

"...he is an underrated player but he contributes on a regular basis, he is a terrific player to have in your team."

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'From India to Indiana, there has always been a sense of hope, optimism, and goodness.'

Lara on how West Indies can get better of England

Lara on how West Indies can get better of England

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Batting legend Brian Lara believes West Indies will need to adopt a proactive approach in the upcoming three-Test series against England and consider the matches as four-day games as the visitors lack the firepower to last five days. The 51-year-old former captain said while West Indies' boast of a formidable bowling attack, their batting department is a concern, which is precisely the reason behind his statement.

Bollywood Becomes Part Of Marvel Movie

Bollywood Becomes Part Of Marvel Movie

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

'When I came into the process, there was a treatment and in the treatment, there are always stories and parts that take place in Mumbai.'

Self-doubt brings the best out of record-breaking Cook

Self-doubt brings the best out of record-breaking Cook

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

'But I suppose that's why I can be quite proud... Going to the well again and delivering a performance like that was pleasing.'

Reliance sells 2.32% stake in Jio for Rs 11,367 cr, 3rd deal in 2 weeks

Reliance sells 2.32% stake in Jio for Rs 11,367 cr, 3rd deal in 2 weeks

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Reliance Industries on Friday announced the sale of 2.32 per cent stake in its digital unit to US-based Vista Equity Partners for Rs 11,367 crore, the third deal in a little over two weeks that will inject a combined Rs 60,596.37 crore in the oil-to-telecom conglomerate to help it pare debt. The US-based private equity firm will buy a stake in Jio Platforms, which houses the country's youngest but biggest telecom firm Jio, at an equity value of Rs 4.91 crore and an enterprise value of Rs 5.16 crore.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The week gone by has been full of drama and here we bring you all the action from the sporting field in pictures!

'El Chapo' sentenced to life imprisonment

'El Chapo' sentenced to life imprisonment

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Before he was sentenced, Guzman, complained about the conditions of his confinement and told the judge he was denied a fair trial.

Hosein, Simmons guide Trinbago Knight Riders to CPL final

Hosein, Simmons guide Trinbago Knight Riders to CPL final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Trinbago Knight Riders will face the winners of the match between Guyana Amazon Warriors and St Lucia Zouks in the final on Thursday.

Kumble@50: When Kumble played through pain

Kumble@50: When Kumble played through pain

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Kumble had been hit on the jaw by a Mervyn Dillon short-pitched delivery while batting in the first innings of the match.

CBI busts call centre fraud run by US citizen

CBI busts call centre fraud run by US citizen

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The fraud was operated from call centres in India to defraud hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people in the US, CBI officials said.

Lara, Bolt groove to the 'Champion' as they celebrate Windies' WT20 win

Lara, Bolt groove to the 'Champion' as they celebrate Windies' WT20 win

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

And while the miraculous turn-of-events was taking place at a packed EdenGardens in Kolkata, one cricketing legend was over the moon at a television studio in neighbouring Pakistan.

Clamour to ban umpire's call grows after Root decision

Clamour to ban umpire's call grows after Root decision

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

'I've had enough of umpire's call. Let's just ban umpire's call.'

How 'silly little golf balls' helped Lara's batting

How 'silly little golf balls' helped Lara's batting

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Brian Lara said while Kapil Dev and Jacques Kallis' love for the sport is well known, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is among the best.

Kids first, tournaments second, says comeback queen Clijsters

Kids first, tournaments second, says comeback queen Clijsters

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Four-times Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters, due to make her professional comeback after a seven-year hiatus, said she will be selective in picking the tournaments she plays to give her time to focus on her children. A mother of three, the 36-year-old Belgian announced plans in September to come out of retirement for a second time. But her return, initially scheduled for January, has been pushed back due to a knee injury.

US apologises for Kabul drone strike that killed 7 kids

US apologises for Kabul drone strike that killed 7 kids

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

The strike by a Hellfire missile in Kabul on August 29, which was launched in an effort to kill ISIS-K planners, instead killed 10 civilians, he said.

'Pant to work under specialist coach, needs to improve keeping'

'Pant to work under specialist coach, needs to improve keeping'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Pant was slammed by fans for spilling a few chances in the third and final ODI against the West Indies in Cuttack on Sunday.

2 major reasons for Kohli's success in T20 cricket...

2 major reasons for Kohli's success in T20 cricket...

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir attributed current skipper Virat Kohli's success in the T20 format to his fitness and ability to rotate strike. Kohli, who has been successful in Tests and ODIs, has also made a mark in T20 cricket, scoring 2,794 runs from 82 games with an average of 50.8.

4 feet under: Boston suffers another WHITEOUT!

4 feet under: Boston suffers another WHITEOUT!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

A winter storm on America's north-east coast has brought near-whiteout conditions to Boston.

Trump announces historic accord between Serbia, Kosovo

Trump announces historic accord between Serbia, Kosovo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Although most of Kosovo is ethnically Albanian, many Serbs consider it their native homeland and a cradle of their culture. Some 13,000 people were killed in the 1998-1999 war, sparked by clashes between the forces of the rump Yugoslav state -- Serbia and Montenegro -- and Kosovo separatists. The conflict ended when NATO carried out an air campaign against Serbia.

When networks cut away from Trump's White House address

When networks cut away from Trump's White House address

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Television news networks, including ABC CBS and NBC all cut away from United States President Donald Trump as he spoke from the White House to make an unfounded accusation that the election was being stolen from him.

Will imposing cap on player participation in T20 leagues work?

Will imposing cap on player participation in T20 leagues work?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Rahul Johri has been included in the six-member working group, set up by the ICC, to consider the sanctioning of players' release for the franchise-based Twenty20 leagues across the world.

Megan Fox to call off divorce?

Megan Fox to call off divorce?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Pollard, Simmons shine as Trinbago Knight Riders win CPL

Pollard, Simmons shine as Trinbago Knight Riders win CPL

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Trinbago Knight Riders have ownership the same as IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders while the Zouks are owned by the same promoters as Kings XI Punjab.

Gayle walks off in style after sizzling knock

Gayle walks off in style after sizzling knock

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Chris Gayle may have played his last international game given the theatrics by cricket's showman and the send-off accorded by the Indian players at the end of a typically thunderous innings in the third ODI against India, at Queen's Park Oval, in Port of Spain, on Wednesday.

Freddie Mercury, 25 years after the candle went out

Freddie Mercury, 25 years after the candle went out

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Remembering The Great Showman of Rock music.

'Fit and fine' Lara discharged from hospital

'Fit and fine' Lara discharged from hospital

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The former West Indies captain was admitted to the Global Hospital in Parel after complaining of chest pain during a gym workout session.

SEE: Ex-West Indies captain searches for Indian roots

SEE: Ex-West Indies captain searches for Indian roots

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Former West Indies captain Daren Ganga is proud of his Indian heritage and has started to trace his family's roots in the country.

Rohit or Kohli can go past 400 not out, says Lara

Rohit or Kohli can go past 400 not out, says Lara

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Regarded as one of the finest batsmen that world cricket has ever produced, Brian Lara's 15-year-old record of 400 not out against England is still the highest individual score in Test cricket. Lara believes Kohli, David Warner and Rohit Sharma have the potential to break his record.

QS Rankings: These are the top 20 MBA colleges in the world

QS Rankings: These are the top 20 MBA colleges in the world

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The QS World Rankings 2018 lists the best universities to pursue business and management.

When Ranveer met cricket legends

When Ranveer met cricket legends

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The star was bowled over!

Tomic hits back at Australian coach Rasheed

Tomic hits back at Australian coach Rasheed

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Bernard Tomic lived up to his reputation as an outspoken player when he hit back at tennis coach Roger Rasheed who criticised his fellow Australian's behaviour. After Tomic's first-round victory over American Brian Baker at the French Open on Tuesday, Rasheed told local radio that the player should show more commitment. "To be honest I could beat Brian Baker...he couldn't hit two balls on the court," said Rasheed, who has also coached former world number one Lleyton Hewitt as well as Frenchmen Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils. Tomic, the 20th seed, is not a claycourt specialist and he lost 3-6 6-2 7-6(4) 7-6(6) to Croatian teenager Borna Coric in the second round. Asked what he thought of Rasheed's comments, Tomic said: "That's why I never got along with Roger.

'Pant's way of thinking has shades of Kohli and Williamson'

'Pant's way of thinking has shades of Kohli and Williamson'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Pant was appointed as the Delhi Capitals skipper following the injury to regular captain Shreyas Iyer,

Chittagong Kings name Lara as their brand ambassador

Chittagong Kings name Lara as their brand ambassador

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise Chittagong Kings has named former West Indies cricket captain Brian Lara as its brand ambassador.

McGrath to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

McGrath to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the third Test between Australia and Sri Lanka starting January 4 in Sydney.

PIX: Man United, Tottenham enjoy big wins, Milan held

PIX: Man United, Tottenham enjoy big wins, Milan held

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur built hefty leads with emphatic away wins in their Europa League last 32 first-leg matches but AC Milan were held to a 2-2 draw at Red Star Belgrade as the competition resumed on Thursday.

Lara to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

Lara to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

West Indies prolific batsman Brian Lara will join the 66 male members of the Hall of Fame while England's Enid Bakewell becomes the third women to be inducted.