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India break 5-year jinx to win Johor Cup hockey

India break 5-year jinx to win Johor Cup hockey

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

The Indians have won the age group tournament twice, in 2013 and 2014 and finished second best four times in 2012, 2015, 2018 and the last edition of the event in 2019.

FCRA challenge for foreign think tanks in India

FCRA challenge for foreign think tanks in India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Funding challenges are not limited to just one think tank. Several scholars say that access for conducting research and getting foreign funds has become a major hurdle for think tanks, with the government raising many questions regarding such inflows. As a result, many think tanks are keeping a low profile and becoming less prolific.

Here's how rain, Ireland put England's T20 WC in peril

Here's how rain, Ireland put England's T20 WC in peril

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Ireland, who have already upset West Indies at the tournament, produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict England's big hitters.

PHOTOS: Cindy Crawford, Kelly Brook celebrate Halloween

PHOTOS: Cindy Crawford, Kelly Brook celebrate Halloween

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Snapshots from the Playboy Mansion and the Casamigos Halloween parties.

Models in Stunning Swimwear

Models in Stunning Swimwear

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Flattering looks for every body type.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Overnight spell of rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Overnight spell of rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

This is the second time in a week that the Karnataka state capital is witnessing such severe waterlogging.

We need to get better at spin, says Australia's Wade

We need to get better at spin, says Australia's Wade

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Bangladesh thrashed Australia by 60 runs in Dhaka on Monday to secure a comprehensive 4-1 series win, with the tourists' batsmen managing just 62 in 13.4 overs, their worst ever total in the format.

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah were on target as Liverpool edged Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest 3-2.

Heart-broken, traumatised by attack on husband: Nancy Pelosi

Heart-broken, traumatised by attack on husband: Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The attacker was a male assailant who also tried to tie up Pelosi's husband as he was waiting for Nancy to arrive home.

National Games: Swimmers Advait, Sajan make splash

National Games: Swimmers Advait, Sajan make splash

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Services remained on top of the medal table with 41 gold, 28 silver and 26 bronze for a total of 95. Haryana won four of the five gold medals in archery to consolidate their second place with 29 gold.

Windies recall Roach for India ODIs

Windies recall Roach for India ODIs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

West Indies also recalled opener Brandon King and Nkrumah Bonner in their 15-member squad led by all-rounder Kieron Pollard.

T20 WC PIX: Curran sizzles as England outclass Afghanistan

T20 WC PIX: Curran sizzles as England outclass Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

IMAGES of the T20 World Cup match played between England and Afghanistan at the Perth Stadium on Saturday

T20 World Cup: India gear up to break knock-out jinx

T20 World Cup: India gear up to break knock-out jinx

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

History is also a bit against India when it comes to results at the business end of the ICC events.

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Family, sportspeople and entertainers bid farewell to Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne at a private funeral held at his hometown in Melbourne on Sunday.

Andhra ex-minister's revolt against CM Jagan Reddy sees dramatic end

Andhra ex-minister's revolt against CM Jagan Reddy sees dramatic end

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Sucharita finally met the Chief Minister and YSRC president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy in Amaravati on Wednesday and reportedly poured out her agony over being denied a second chance in the recent Cabinet reconstitution.

Modi, Blinken draw China ire for greeting Dalai Lama on birthday

Modi, Blinken draw China ire for greeting Dalai Lama on birthday

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing that "the Indian side should fully recognise the anti-China separatist nature of the 14th Dalai Lama."

Why England Defeated Pakistan

Why England Defeated Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

England underlined their domination in white ball cricket as they outclassed Pakistan by five wickets to win the T20 World Cup title on Sunday.

BMW X4 lords over other cars on the road

BMW X4 lords over other cars on the road

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The X4 offers an imposing presence that you cannot miss even in a crowd of other cars, says Pavan Lall.

PIX: England edge ahead after SA collapse on Day 1

PIX: England edge ahead after SA collapse on Day 1

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Seamer Ollie Robinson took 5/49 as England skittled South Africa out for 118 on the third day of the third Test at The Oval on Saturday, before grinding their way to 154/7 in reply, a lead of 36 runs.

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Downton Abbey: A New Era premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on May 15. Guess who was there to celebrate?

Pakistan one of the most dangerous nations in world: Biden

Pakistan one of the most dangerous nations in world: Biden

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Biden's remarks could be seen as a setback to the Shehbaz Sharif government's bid to improve ties with the US.

Women's WC: Wasteful India lose 3-4 to NZ

Women's WC: Wasteful India lose 3-4 to NZ

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

To play Spain in crossover for QF berth

Will India continue to experiment in second Windies T20I?

Will India continue to experiment in second Windies T20I?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Rohit Sharma's buoyant India will look to continue its winning run and extend domination over the West Indies when they clash in the second T20 International in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, on Monday.

PICS: England beat Sri Lanka, enter SF; Australia out

PICS: England beat Sri Lanka, enter SF; Australia out

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Ecstasy and Agony as India stun Australia

Ecstasy and Agony as India stun Australia

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The Indian women's hockey team entered an Olympic semi-final for the first time.

T20 World Cup: Buttler, Hales fire in crucial win over New Zealand

T20 World Cup: Buttler, Hales fire in crucial win over New Zealand

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between England and New Zealand in Brisbane on Tuesday.

India to test fringe as ODI series kicks off vs WI

India to test fringe as ODI series kicks off vs WI

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

West Indies are smarting from their 0-3 loss at home in the ODIs against Bangladesh. All-rounder Jason Holder has made a comeback and will give much needed balance to the side, led by Nicholas Pooran.

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gunpoint in London

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gunpoint in London

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

British pilots Steve Brooks and Matt Jones will circumnavigate the globe in a restored Spitfire.

Audi Q5 is a 'luxury crossover'

Audi Q5 is a 'luxury crossover'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

While the Q5 is a light driving car that feels like you can easily fling it over and around brooks and brushes and hills and plains, it's also versatile in that its rear seat is as comfy and spacious as you'd expect, says Pavan Lall.

How to Flaunt Your Midriff in Style

How to Flaunt Your Midriff in Style

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Ab-baring looks from the Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2021.

T20s against England: Time for experimentation over for India

T20s against England: Time for experimentation over for India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Skipper Rohit Sharma will be travelling to the port city on Wednesday and is expected to feature in the series-opener.

Tokyo Games: EXCITING Pix!

Tokyo Games: EXCITING Pix!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Indian origin golfer Megha in surprise lead at US Open

Indian origin golfer Megha in surprise lead at US Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Megha Ganne, a 17-year-old American amateur with Indian parentage, shocked the big names in women's golf by taking the lead in the first round of the US Women's Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco.

Unbeaten India target clean sweep against Windies

Unbeaten India target clean sweep against Windies

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

A ruthless Indian team is unlikely to take its foot off the pedal as it aims to top up a world-record winning feat with another clean sweep against the West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Wednesday.

India aim to fix middle-order woes, clinch series vs WI

India aim to fix middle-order woes, clinch series vs WI

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Having won the first game by three runs, another victory will give India a successive ODI series win in the Caribbean.

PHOTOS: Stokes shines as England demolish WI to level series

PHOTOS: Stokes shines as England demolish WI to level series

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

England levelled the three-Test series against West Indies after bowling the tourists out for 198 in the second innings to win by 113 runs in the final session of the second Test with Ben Stokes in inspired form at Old Trafford on Monday. England had declared their second innings at 129-3 in the first session in Manchester after sizzling all-rounder Stokes smashed 78 off 57 deliveries, setting West Indies a target of 312 with 85 overs left in the day.

The Soldier Who Was A Chinese PoW For 7 Months

The Soldier Who Was A Chinese PoW For 7 Months

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

'I was exhausted, hungry, unshaven and despondent.' 'My mouth was full of sores due to dehydration.' 'My clothes were in tatters due to walking through bushes and sliding down thorny slopes,' Brigadier John Parshuram Dalvi wrote of his capture during the 1962 War.