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Murray to donate Queen's winnings to Grenfell Tower fire victims

Murray to donate Queen's winnings to Grenfell Tower fire victims

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The tower block is only a few kilometres away from the Queen's Club in West London.

Budget 'hopeless', tax on PF will hurt middle class: Trinamool

Budget 'hopeless', tax on PF will hurt middle class: Trinamool

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The party said it is "considering opposing" the proposal for taxing the PF corpus in Parliament.

Due to Gujarat polls, Parliament's winter session likely to be cut short

Due to Gujarat polls, Parliament's winter session likely to be cut short

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The Gujarat elections will be held on December 9 and 14.

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

Mamata promises to learn from mistakes

Mamata promises to learn from mistakes

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that her government might have committed '2 or 3' mistakes in the past two years, but would learn from them in the New Year.

PHOTOS: Ireland sneak past UAE

PHOTOS: Ireland sneak past UAE

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Photos of the World Cup match between UAE and Ireland being played in Brisbane.

'Sealing of a CM's office is unprecedented': Mamata supports Kejriwal

'Sealing of a CM's office is unprecedented': Mamata supports Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed support to her Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, saying she was shocked to hear of the CBI raid on his office.

Australia series no revenge mission for Pakistan coach Arthur

Australia series no revenge mission for Pakistan coach Arthur

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Mickey Arthur feels his reputation took a big hit when he was sacked as head coach of Australia three years ago but the Pakistan mentor says he is not on a "revenge mission" as he prepares to take on his former charges.

Novak, Rafa and I still Grand Slam favourites, reckons Federer

Novak, Rafa and I still Grand Slam favourites, reckons Federer

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Before the tournament, top seed Djokovic declared the three should be favourites to win the Slams, and Federer agreed when asked after his Evans match.

Windies survive Ireland scare

Windies survive Ireland scare

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

A look at the completed matches on the first day of the U-19 World Cup

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Opposition parties on Thursday launched a vociferous attack on the Centre over its handling of the farmers' agitation, callings its dialogues with the protestors 'monologues', even as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party defended the new laws asserting that its government is committed to the welfare of peasants and increase their incomes.

Shah's rally cancelled in Bengal, TMC denies any role

Shah's rally cancelled in Bengal, TMC denies any role

Rediff.com13 May 2019

In January this year, permission was denied for the BJP president's chopper to land in Malda district to hold a rally. However, authorities permitted Shah to hold the public meeting at the last minute.

Younis Khan announces retirement from one-day cricket

Younis Khan announces retirement from one-day cricket

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Pakistan's veteran batsman Younis Khan has announced his retirement from one-day international cricket, saying the first day-night game against England in Abu Dhabi will be his last match.

Naidu's daylong fast becomes rallying point for Opposition unity

Naidu's daylong fast becomes rallying point for Opposition unity

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

"(Former PM) Atal Bihari Vajpayee said 'raj dharma' was not followed in Gujarat (during the 2002 riots). Now, 'raj dharma' is not being followed in case of Andhra Pradesh. We have been denied what was rightfully ours," he claimed.

PICS: Opelka blasts past Wawrinka; Azarenka, Pliskova cruise

PICS: Opelka blasts past Wawrinka; Azarenka, Pliskova cruise

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

A summary of Day Three's matches at the Wimbledon Championships.

Vandana Chavan likely to be Opposition's candidate for RS Dy Chairperson

Vandana Chavan likely to be Opposition's candidate for RS Dy Chairperson

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The Opposition concluded that NCP's Chavan would be able to get the support of all opposition parties and even a few of the National Democratic Alliance allies.

Coal-gate: Ansari tries in vain to cool off Oppn

Coal-gate: Ansari tries in vain to cool off Oppn

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

A meeting of leaders of political parties, called by Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari to break the deadlock in the House over coal block allocation issue, remained inconclusive on Thursday.

Younis eclipses Miandad record, becomes Pakistan's top run-getter

Younis eclipses Miandad record, becomes Pakistan's top run-getter

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Veteran batsman Younis Khan has become Pakistan's all-time leading Test run-scorer, surpassing Javed Miandad's tally of 8832 runs on the opening day of the first Test against England in Abu Dhabi.

Nadal to make Australian return in exhibition event

Nadal to make Australian return in exhibition event

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

World number one Rafael Nadal, who is struggling to get any match practice before the Australian Open, will play an exhibition event at Melbourne Park in the week leading up to the season opening Grand Slam, organisers said on Monday.

'Pink ball a challenge for umpires as well'

'Pink ball a challenge for umpires as well'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Sighting the pink ball during the twilight period will be a challenge not only for batsmen but also umpires, says retired Australian umpire Simon Taufel.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic tames Edmund; Halep stunned

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic tames Edmund; Halep stunned

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

IMAGES from Day 6 at Wimbledon on Saturday.

Will abide by Centre's orders on lockdown: WB govt

Will abide by Centre's orders on lockdown: WB govt

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The assurance came hours after the Centre accused the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government of obstructing a central team deputed to assess the coronavirus ground situation.

PHOTOS: Nation remembers martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack

PHOTOS: Nation remembers martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

On December 13, 2001, five heavily-armed gunmen stormed the Parliament complex and opened indiscriminate fire, killing nine persons.

South Australia

South Australia

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The South Australia team for the Champions League T20, which kicks-off in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday, September 10.

Trinamool to finalise strategy on VP election on Aug 6

Trinamool to finalise strategy on VP election on Aug 6

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

A meeting of the Trinamool Congress parliamentary party has been convened in New Delhi on August six to finalise party's stand on the vice-presidential election slated for August seven.

Raonic parts ways with coach Moya after excellent year

Raonic parts ways with coach Moya after excellent year

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Canada's world number three Milos Raonic has parted ways with coach Carlos Moya after the Spaniard guided the big-serving right-hander through his best season on the circuit. The 1998 French Open winner joined Raonic's coaching team in January and helped the 25-year-old reach his first grand slam final at Wimbledon and finish the campaign at a career-high ranking, rising 11 places since the end of 2015.

Murray-Soares clinch year-end top doubles ranking

Murray-Soares clinch year-end top doubles ranking

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazil's Bruno Soares will end the year as the top-ranked doubles duo after French pair Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert lost at the ATP World Tour Finals on Friday.

No talk with GJM without WB govt's involvement:Centre

No talk with GJM without WB govt's involvement:Centre

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

After protests by Trinamool Congress, the Centre on Friday promised not to hold any talk with Gorkha Janmukti Morcha without involvement of the West Bengal government and said the recent meeting of the group's leaders with Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde was "coincidental".

Rajya Sabha: Uproar over petrol, diesel price hike

Rajya Sabha: Uproar over petrol, diesel price hike

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

The Rajya Sabha on Monday witnessed uproar over the steep Rs 2.35 a litre hike in petrol price and 50 paisa a litre increase in cost of diesel.

Tennis Rankings: Dimitrov surges to career-best third spot after ATP Finals triumph

Tennis Rankings: Dimitrov surges to career-best third spot after ATP Finals triumph

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The victory saw him move up by three places to stand only behind Spain's Rafael Nadal and Swiss star Roger Federer.

Parties cry foul, BJP wants government to resign

Parties cry foul, BJP wants government to resign

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Political parties, including United Progressive Alliance ally Trinamool Congress, on Thursday night cried foul after the Rajya Sabha failed to pass the Lokpal Bill terming it as a "black day" for democracy and the Opposition demanded the resignation of the government for losing "political and moral authority".

Ad guru and actor Alyque Padamsee passes away at 90

Ad guru and actor Alyque Padamsee passes away at 90

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Padamsee will be best remembered for iconic campaigns such as 'Lalitaji' for Surf, 'Cherry Charlie' for Cherry Blossom Shoe Polish, MRF's 'Muscle Man', the Liril girl in the waterfall and 'Hamara Bajaj' for the auto major.

Ireland T20Is: India aim to kick off English summer on winning note

Ireland T20Is: India aim to kick off English summer on winning note

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The games will mark the onset of a long summer for the Indian team, with sterner tests against England to follow this short series in Malahide on the outskirts of Dublin.

ATP Finals: Sublime Anderson thrashes Nishikori

ATP Finals: Sublime Anderson thrashes Nishikori

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The 32-year-old debutant at the ATP's blue riband event won the first 11 games of the round-robin clash before a relieved Nishikori finally got on the scoreboard with an angled winner.

Buzz: Misbah hits out at B'desh for refusing Pak invite

Buzz: Misbah hits out at B'desh for refusing Pak invite

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had made it clear to their Bangladesh counterparts that it will not host them on a neutral venue during the upcoming home series in January-February.

'US should not obstruct flow of talent from India'

'US should not obstruct flow of talent from India'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said if 'you look at the totality of our ties and we will look at where we have strong economic synergies, where we have strong technology promptings, these are really based on the flow of talent.'

Oppn set to corner Centre in Parliament on bank scams

Oppn set to corner Centre in Parliament on bank scams

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The government, on its part, is seeking to counter the opposition's offensive by bringing the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill.

Ireland in command after bowling England out for 85

Ireland in command after bowling England out for 85

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Ireland attack ruthlessly exposed the cracks in England's batting as the hosts posted their lowest home total since scoring 77 against Australia in 1997.

How Oppn plans to fight Citizenship Amendment Bill

How Oppn plans to fight Citizenship Amendment Bill

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Opposition parties, though resigned to the fact that they lack the numbers to defeat or stall the bill in the two Houses, have decided upon different tactics that they would employ to highlight their reasons for opposing it.