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We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

England Women to tour Pakistan for first time in October.

Papua New Guinea qualify for WT20 finals

Papua New Guinea qualify for WT20 finals

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Papua New Guinea secured their place in the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia next year with a 45-run win over Kenya, in Dubai.

In RS, Sibal slams Centre over lack of action in Delhi violence

In RS, Sibal slams Centre over lack of action in Delhi violence

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Pointing towards Shah, who was present in the Upper House, Sibal asked why FIRs were not registered against those who delivered hate speeches that "incited" communal violence in Delhi.

Will Prashant Kishor fail Didi?

Will Prashant Kishor fail Didi?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

If the BJP wins Bengal, would Kishor's indiscretions have played a significant role in that victory? Victory for the TMC would be another badge of honour in his CV, but defeat would raise an unsavoury question: Which party was Kishor actually working for? asks Payal Singh Mohanka.

Dazzling Kyrgios downs Lopez to set up Cilic clash

Dazzling Kyrgios downs Lopez to set up Cilic clash

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios blazed past Feliciano Lopez with a barrage of aces to reach the semi-finals of the ATP 500 Fever-Tree championships at Queen's Club on Friday. The 23-year-old was in dazzling form as he claimed a 7-6(5), 7-6(3) victory over the defending champion to set up a clash with top seed Marin Cilic, who breezed past Sam Querrey.

Why Congress MPs were spared, asks TMC

Why Congress MPs were spared, asks TMC

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Raising the issue when the House met for the day, Derek O'Brien (TMC) said rule 255 was invoked by the Chairman Hamid Ansari on Monday, which his colleague Roy complied with.

Govt can't suppress my voice in Parliament: Chidambaram

Govt can't suppress my voice in Parliament: Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The former finance minister, who walked out of jail on Wednesday night, joined other Congress MPs voicing their protest against the steep hike in onion prices.

Salman Khan starts farming!

Salman Khan starts farming!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

So what is keeping movie folk busy during the lockdown?

'Wipro's 10-year deal with Carillion worth over $100 mn'

'Wipro's 10-year deal with Carillion worth over $100 mn'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Technology market research firm Tech Market View said the contract, which is one of Wipro's largest deals group-wide, signals the growing influence of offshore-centric IT-BPO players in large scale UK outsourcing market.

Gopalkrishna Gandhi is Opposition's pick for vice president

Gopalkrishna Gandhi is Opposition's pick for vice president

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Gandhi's name was the only name discussed when 18 opposition parties met to decide on their candidate for the vice presidential poll, the sources said.

'Don't want these ugly scenes to be seen': Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

'Don't want these ugly scenes to be seen': Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The only business that the House could transact was laying of official papers on the table of the House.

Wimbledon: Mahut-Herbert win all-French men's double final

Wimbledon: Mahut-Herbert win all-French men's double final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hughes Herbert won the Wimbledon men's doubles title after a straight sets win over fellow French duo Julien Benneteau and Edouard Roger-Vasselin on Saturday.

2 US senators, former Trump aide test COVID positive; cases continue rise in White House

2 US senators, former Trump aide test COVID positive; cases continue rise in White House

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Two United States Senators, a former adviser to US President Donald Trump, his campaign manager and three White House journalists have tested positive for COVID-19, joining several officials working at the presidential palace to have contracted the infection.

Justice Ganguly, accused of sexual harassment, should quit: Trinamool

Justice Ganguly, accused of sexual harassment, should quit: Trinamool

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Trinamool Congress on Wednesday demanded the resignation of former Supreme Court Judge Ashok Ganguly as chairman of West Bengal Human Rights Commission in the wake of the allegation of sexual harassment by a woman law intern.

Restore Aatish Taseer's OCI card: Nobel winners to Modi

Restore Aatish Taseer's OCI card: Nobel winners to Modi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Denying access to the country to writers of both foreign and Indian origin casts a chill on public discourse; it flies in the face of India's traditions of free and open debate and respect for a diversity of views, and weakens its credentials as a strong and thriving democracy'

EPL: Bournemouth move up to third after first-ever win at Southampton

EPL: Bournemouth move up to third after first-ever win at Southampton

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Bournemouth climbed to third place in the Premier League as they won away at Southampton for the first time with a 3-1 triumph in Friday's south-coast derby.

Federal Front to bag more than 100 seats: Trinamool

Federal Front to bag more than 100 seats: Trinamool

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

A senior Trinamool Congress party leader said in Panaji on Friday that the 'Federal Front', which is much different from the Third Front, would corner more than 100 seats after the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Punjab-born Simi Singh in Ireland squad for T20Is vs India

Punjab-born Simi Singh in Ireland squad for T20Is vs India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Ireland have named a 14-member squad led by Gary Wilson for the two T20 Internationals against India and one of the notable names is 31-year-old Punjab born off-spinner Simranjit 'Simi' Singh.

Athletics PIX: Parchment, Crouser steal the limelight

Athletics PIX: Parchment, Crouser steal the limelight

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

A summary of Thursday's finals in Track and Field at the Tokyo Olympics.

Don't worry! This is safe!

Don't worry! This is safe!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Before you write off Indian street food as unhealthy and unhygienic, you should read this!

Mukul Roy removed as TMC general secretary

Mukul Roy removed as TMC general secretary

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Trinamool Congress on Saturday removed Mukul Roy, a former confidante of Mamata Banerjee, from the key post of party general secretary.

Dominant India sweep to untroubled win over Ireland

Dominant India sweep to untroubled win over Ireland

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

India took apart a diligent but limited Ireland attack to sweep to an untroubled eight-wicket victory at Seddon Park on Tuesday which confirmed they will top Pool B in the cricket World Cup.

Day-night Test: BCCI orders 72 pink balls from SG

Day-night Test: BCCI orders 72 pink balls from SG

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The BCCI has asked manufacturer SG to deliver 72 pink balls by next week for India's first-ever day night Test, to be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, from November 22.

Confident Ireland looking to pick points in every game

Confident Ireland looking to pick points in every game

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

"Personally I hate the term upsets from minnows or associates," Porterfield told reporters in Nelson. "I don't see it as an upset.

Row over NRC list in Assam echoes in Parliament

Row over NRC list in Assam echoes in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The govt asserted the Centre has no role in the preparation of the draft list.

Oppn plans joint offensive in Parl over China, Covid, economy

Oppn plans joint offensive in Parl over China, Covid, economy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has convened a meeting of the party's strategy group on September 8, the sources said. Opposition leaders are keen that various like-minded parties should work closely with each other to take on the government in Parliament.

'Virat Kohli is a genius with the willow in hand'

'Virat Kohli is a genius with the willow in hand'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Excited about his county team's practice match against a star-studded Indian team, Leicestershire's Irish import Niall O'Brien says Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men can destroy, dazzle and intrigue their rivals all at the same time.

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The United States has announced to reduce the number of American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to 2,500 each by January 15 next year, which drew sharp reaction from influential lawmakers across the aisle.

Covid scare: TMC, NCP, Sena ask MPs not to attend Parliament

Covid scare: TMC, NCP, Sena ask MPs not to attend Parliament

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

TMC Rajya Sabha MP and leader of the party in the Upper House Derek O'Brien and Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Lok Sabha MP and leader of the party in the Lower House, have written to presiding officers of both Houses, urging then to wind up proceedings on Monday (March 23).

Djokovic says not among favourites at Wimbledon, backs Federer

Djokovic says not among favourites at Wimbledon, backs Federer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Novak Djokovic does not consider himself among the favourites at next month's Wimbledon and shares the popular view that defending champion Roger Federer is likely to win a record ninth trophy at the All England Club.

Trump, Melania test positive for COVID-19

Trump, Melania test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The development is likely to bring to standstill Trump's hectic election campaign.

PM failed to address migrants' woes in speech: Cong

PM failed to address migrants' woes in speech: Cong

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'HEADLINE HUNTING. A NUMBER -20 LAKH CRORES. NO DETAILS'

PIX: Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Jessica Alba hot up MTV awards

PIX: Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Jessica Alba hot up MTV awards

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

All the highlights from the recently concluded MTV Movie Awards show.

ATP Tour Finals: Time up for Thiem as Goffin reaches semi-finals

ATP Tour Finals: Time up for Thiem as Goffin reaches semi-finals

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Belgian Goffin, thrashed by Grigor Dimitrov two days ago, appeared to be feeling the effects of that mauling as he went 3-0 down with a whimper, but came alive to win 15 points in a row during a first-set comeback.

Football Briefs: Derby manager Lampard fined after being sent off

Football Briefs: Derby manager Lampard fined after being sent off

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

US imposes sweeping new sanctions on Iran

US imposes sweeping new sanctions on Iran

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'Today, I am taking new actions to restrict Iran's nuclear, ballistic missile, and conventional weapons pursuits. My Administration will never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, nor will we allow Iran to endanger the rest of the world with a fresh supply of ballistic missiles and conventional arms,' Trump said in a statement.

Opposition comes up with plan to fight Citizenship Bill

Opposition comes up with plan to fight Citizenship Bill

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Unsure about having the numbers in the Rajya Sabha, the Congress, the Trinamool Congress and other parties have decided they will create awareness about the "divisive" nature of the proposed legislation, reports Archis Mohan.

Should Mallya continue on the Sanofi board?

Should Mallya continue on the Sanofi board?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Sanofi India is seeking approval of the shareholders for perpetuity.

Wimbledon outfits: The short and sweet of 2016

Wimbledon outfits: The short and sweet of 2016

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Check out the various outfits that caused controversy during the tournament.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Federer, Serena roll on

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Federer, Serena roll on

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

PHOTOS from the Wimbledon Championships matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday