News for 'Darwin'

Manoj Tiwary bags five as India 'A' beat Australia 'A'

Manoj Tiwary bags five as India 'A' beat Australia 'A'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Manoj Tiwary bagged five wickets as India 'A' beat Australia 'A' by five wickets, at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Thursday, two days ahead of the Quadrangular series final between the two teams.

Cric Buzz: Jadhav, Samson guide India A to victory

Cric Buzz: Jadhav, Samson guide India A to victory

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

Kedar Jadhav rescued India A after a top-order collapse to guide them to a three-wicket triumph over Australia's National Performance Squad (NPS) in their fifth match of the ongoing quadrangular series in Darwin.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Australians crush Bangladesh, sweep series

Australians crush Bangladesh, sweep series

Rediff.com6 Aug 2003

The hosts crushed Bangladesh by 112 runs in Darwin to win the third ODI and complete a 3-0 series whitewash.

Smith, Warner set to make Sydney club return in September

Smith, Warner set to make Sydney club return in September

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

An enticing showdown between former Australia captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner could take place on November 10.

PICS: Liverpool down Ajax with late goal; Bayern sink Barca

PICS: Liverpool down Ajax with late goal; Bayern sink Barca

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

EPL PIX: Liverpool held; Spurs crush Southampton

EPL PIX: Liverpool held; Spurs crush Southampton

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Jane Austen is the new face on England's 10-pound note

Jane Austen is the new face on England's 10-pound note

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The great chronicler of 18th century English country life will appear on the new 10-pound note.

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

A summary of Wednesday night's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

In-form India U-19 side beat New Zealand for fourth win

In-form India U-19 side beat New Zealand for fourth win

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Medium pacer Deepak Hooda (3/26) led an impressive Indian bowling performance that paved the way for an easy seven-wicket win over New Zealand in U-19 tri-series match in Darwin.

India beat Australia in Under-19 tri-series

India beat Australia in Under-19 tri-series

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The Indian under-19 cricket team produced a fine all-round performance to outplay Australia and notch a 47-run win in its opening match of the ongoing tri-nation series at Marrara Oval in Darwin.

'Islam is not a magic potion'

'Islam is not a magic potion'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'Islam insists on sameness, which is fine but can run the danger to jihad against those who are not the same.' 'Brahminical Hinduism insists on difference, which is fine but can run the danger of an oppressive internal hierarchy: Caste oppression, for instance.' 'In actual fact, humans need both sameness and difference to exist.'

PIX: Real Madrid claim narrow win to move closer to title

PIX: Real Madrid claim narrow win to move closer to title

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Real Madrid endured their toughest test at Granada on Monday since La Liga restarted but showed real determination to grind out a 2-1 win and record their ninth consecutive victory as they moved within touching distance of reclaiming the title. Early goals from Ferland Mendy and Karim Benzema were enough to restore a four-point lead over Barcelona and Real will clinch their first league title since 2017 with a win over Villarreal on Thursday or at Leganes on the final day of the season.

Mumbai teen smashes world record!

Mumbai teen smashes world record!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

At 17 years, 292 days, Yashasvi Jaiswal became the youngest player ever to score a double hundred in men's List A cricket, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

McDermott Jr gets call-up for Pak ODIs

McDermott Jr gets call-up for Pak ODIs

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Alister McDermott is set to follow his father Craig into international cricket after being added to Australia's squad for the One-day series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

The HOTTEST Digital Jobs

The HOTTEST Digital Jobs

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Even at the entry-level, professionals who have proficiency in emerging technologies will have an edge over others in these domains.

Squash star Dipika Pallikal lifts Australian Open title

Squash star Dipika Pallikal lifts Australian Open title

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

India's top squash player Dipika Pallikal warmed up for the World Doubles Championship, which begins in Darwin on Monday, by winning the PSA Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday. Top seed Pallikal beat eighth seed Mayar Hany of Egypt 10-12, 11-5, 11-6, 11-4 in the 40-minute final for her first title of the year.

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

A round-up of Sunday's action in the South American World Cup qualifiers.

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Images from Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Vijender, Akhil bag bronze in Arafura Games

Vijender, Akhil bag bronze in Arafura Games

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Vijender Singh (81kg) and Akhil Kumar (56kg) settled for bronze medals after losing in the semi-finals, but the women pugilists kept India's chances of a boxing gold in the Arafura Games alive as all three advanced to the final in their respective categories in Darwin, Australia, on Thursday.

Akhil enters semis, assured of a medal

Akhil enters semis, assured of a medal

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Indian boxer Akhil Kumar out-punched Nauru's Maakal Dj to enter the semifinals and assure himself of at least a bronze medal at the Arafura Games in Darwin, Australia on Wednesday.

Vijender in semis of Arafura Games

Vijender in semis of Arafura Games

Rediff.com10 May 2011

Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh is assured of at least a bronze medal in his very first international competition in the light-heavyweight (81kg) category after advancing to the semi-finals of the Arafura Games in Darwin, Australia, on Tuesday.

Kyrgios will play Davis Cup for Australia

Kyrgios will play Davis Cup for Australia

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Australian world number 29 Nick Kyrgios will definitely play in the Davis Cup quarter-final against Kazakhstan in Darwin later this month, if selected.

Vijender, Akhil back in action at Arafura Games

Vijender, Akhil back in action at Arafura Games

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Five months after winning a gold medal at the Asian Games, Vijender Singh is back in action in a higher weight category to spearhead India's boxing challenge at the Arafura Games in Darwin.

When this Indian origin Aus cricketer grabbed the spotlight

When this Indian origin Aus cricketer grabbed the spotlight

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

But the Aus media found a real cricketing reason for the match garnering attention - 15-year-old Adi Dave.

Was Viven Leigh a promiscuous bisexual?

Was Viven Leigh a promiscuous bisexual?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The Academy award winner was a bisexual who fought mental illness throughout her adult life, a new biography has revealed.

Aus experiments with split-innings in one-dayer

Aus experiments with split-innings in one-dayer

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Cricket Australia tried out the split-innings format in a one-day match for the first time between South Australian Redbacks and Tasmanian Tigers at the Marrara Oval in Darwin.

Gerrard makes quiet debut for Los Angeles Galaxy

Gerrard makes quiet debut for Los Angeles Galaxy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Steven Gerrard made a quiet start to his new career with the Los Angeles Galaxy in a friendly on Saturday.

Ingram replaces Ryder for Lanka tri-series

Ingram replaces Ryder for Lanka tri-series

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Opener Peter Ingram on Thursday replaced hard-hitting batsman Jesse Ryder in New Zealand's One-day squad for tri-series against India and Sri Lanka starting August 10.

Four Nations Hockey: Indian eves lose 1-2 to Australia

Four Nations Hockey: Indian eves lose 1-2 to Australia

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Lilima Minz's goal went in vain as the Indian women's hockey team were edged 1-2 by hosts Australia in their final round-robin game at the Four Nations hockey tournament in Darwin, Australia on Friday.

Gopal in second spot in Asian chess

Gopal in second spot in Asian chess

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Grandmaster G N Gopal outclassed GM Darwin Laylo of Philippines to move into the joint second spot after the end of the fifth round of the Asian continental chess championship Subic Bay, Phillipines.

Australia call up Geeves as cover for Bollinger

Australia call up Geeves as cover for Bollinger

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

Australia have called up fast bowler Brett Geeves to cover for the injured Doug Bollinger on their tour of South Africa, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday.

Swimming with the crocs

Swimming with the crocs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Adrenaline junkies are flocking to Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin City, Australia, to dive with 16-foot long crocodiles.

Chemistry Nobel for harnessing evolution to develop medicines, biofuels

Chemistry Nobel for harnessing evolution to develop medicines, biofuels

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The trio used the same principles of evolution -- genetic change and selection -- to develop proteins used in a range of fields.

Harbhajan doesn't care whether Symonds tour India

Harbhajan doesn't care whether Symonds tour India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

The whole of Australia maybe waiting with bated breath to know if Andrew Symonds will eventually tour India but his bete noire Harbhajan Singh says he just could not care less.

Symonds booted out of ODI squad

Symonds booted out of ODI squad

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

All rounder Andrew Symonds has been sent home from the Australian one-day team to meet Bangladesh in Darwin.

Clarke to lead Australia in Bangladesh series

Clarke to lead Australia in Bangladesh series

Rediff.com15 Aug 2008

Michael Clarke will captain Australia in the one-day cricket series against Bangladesh while Ricky Ponting continues his recovery from wrist surgery. Cricket Australia announced a 14-man squad for the series on Friday, naming Mike Hussey as Clarke's deputy for the matches to be played in Darwin on Aug.30, Sep.3 and 6.