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Warner, Labuschagne tons as Australia crush South Africa

Warner, Labuschagne tons as Australia crush South Africa

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne led Australia to a crushing 123-run win over South Africa

No impact on military ties with Canada: Major General

No impact on military ties with Canada: Major General

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The latest diplomatic row between India and Canada will not impact bilateral military engagement and the Canadian Army will take part in the conclave of the Indo-Pacific army chiefs in Delhi next week, a senior Indian Army official said on Wednesday.

3rd T20: Focus on bowlers as India rest Kohli, Rahul

3rd T20: Focus on bowlers as India rest Kohli, Rahul

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

It may be an inconsequential game on paper but Indian bowlers await another tough test against South Africa ahead of the T20 World Cup when the two teams meet in the final game of the three-match series in Indore on Tuesday.

From Rohit to Shami: Top five performers of the 2023 World Cup

From Rohit to Shami: Top five performers of the 2023 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The World Cup trophy was not meant to be his, but India's 'Captain Fearless' Rohit Sharma gave everything on the field and so did Mohammed Shami, who set the record for most fifers in the tournament's history.

'BJP's Biggest Challenge Is...'

'BJP's Biggest Challenge Is...'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'The biggest change that the BJP can initiate in the run-up to 2024 is appointing new faces as chief ministers.' 'In doing so, it will send a message well beyond 2024.'

'Nitish-BJP Friendship Will Last Till 2024 Election'

'Nitish-BJP Friendship Will Last Till 2024 Election'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'BJP's ultimate ambition is to control Bihar independently.'

'India, come out and play sport'

'India, come out and play sport'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Modi leads politicians and sportspersons in wishing countrymen on National Sports Day

Revisiting the 1987 WC semis: A tearful Maninder, an upset Azhar

Revisiting the 1987 WC semis: A tearful Maninder, an upset Azhar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

'People till date say Gooch swept us out of the game. But if anyone watches that game, you will see that there were times when he was beaten for turn and the ball missed the stumps by a whisker. There were times he missed some straight balls going for sweep but in the pre-DRS days, you didn't get front-foot LBW in those days.'

Focus on Ponting's future as Delhi struggle in IPL 2023

Focus on Ponting's future as Delhi struggle in IPL 2023

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals are likely to have a much leaner coaching staff next season with head coach Ricky Ponting's future set to be examined at the end of the season.

ACT: 'We anticipate a remarkable showdown vs Pakistan'

ACT: 'We anticipate a remarkable showdown vs Pakistan'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is set for Wednesday. This round-robin match of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy will mark India's final game in the tournament.

PHOTOS: Elgar guides SA to historic victory at Wanderers

PHOTOS: Elgar guides SA to historic victory at Wanderers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test played at the Wanderers on Thursday.

Air India under Tata Group will be real challenge: IndiGo CEO

Air India under Tata Group will be real challenge: IndiGo CEO

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

A revamped Air India under the Tata Group will be a real challenge while new airline Akasa Air will be a far less competitive force for the next two-three years, IndiGo CEO Ronojoy Dutta said on Wednesday. Akasa Air, which is backed by former IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh, ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and former Jet Airways CEO Vinay Dube, got the no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday.

We will continue to implement tactical changes at ACT: Fulton

We will continue to implement tactical changes at ACT: Fulton

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

India finished third in the 100th anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation international tournament in Terrassa. The team beat reigning FIH Pro League champions Netherlands 2-1 in the third-fourth play-off match on Sunday.

Bharat Jodo Yatra fails to boost Cong in Hindi heartland

Bharat Jodo Yatra fails to boost Cong in Hindi heartland

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Electorally, the yatra seems to have paid dividends in the south, but the march does not seem to be helping the Congress in stopping the BJP's surge in the Hindi-heartland states.

Happy 35th Virat Kohli! A look at his mind-boggling stats

Happy 35th Virat Kohli! A look at his mind-boggling stats

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Kohli has consistently dominated headlines with his extraordinary batting prowess.

'The BJP Is An Ocean'

'The BJP Is An Ocean'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'You are one of the drops that make that ocean, but when you leave it makes no difference to the ocean.'

'No leader can match up to Modi'

'No leader can match up to Modi'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bengal can be the game changers of 2024.'

Modi will bail out crisis-hit Pak, extend olive branch, claims ex-RAW chief

Modi will bail out crisis-hit Pak, extend olive branch, claims ex-RAW chief

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Dulat, however, pointedly said engagement with Pakistan has always been "influenced by domestic politics".

Eye on '23 WC: India start 50 over auditions

Eye on '23 WC: India start 50 over auditions

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Exactly 11 months are left for the marquee event in India and the series starting on Friday will give the team an initial idea about some of the middle-order slots

Should Selectors Stick With The Old Or...

Should Selectors Stick With The Old Or...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

We need to make sensible choices that are in the long-term interest of Indian cricket -- and the game itself, suggests Indrajit Gupta.

Tiger 3 review: Some Fan Service, Some Fun!

Tiger 3 review: Some Fan Service, Some Fun!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Too bad the one time it is friendly to the environment, Tiger chooses to celebrate his Diwali with 'meetha' and not 'pathaaka', points out Sukanya Verma.

We don't want to see India vs Pak final: Jos Buttler

We don't want to see India vs Pak final: Jos Buttler

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Buttler backed England to win the semi-final against India on November 10 to deny cricket fans a high-voltage recap of the 2007 T20 World Cup final

U-17 FIFA WC: India thrashed 0-8 by USA

U-17 FIFA WC: India thrashed 0-8 by USA

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

In Group B matches in Margao, Germany beat Nigeria 2-1 and Chile beat New Zealand 3-1.

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

India had exceeded expectations at 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia by winning three gold, a couple of silver and three bronze medals.

Champions KKR face formidable Mumbai Indians in IPL opener

Champions KKR face formidable Mumbai Indians in IPL opener

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their title defence against a formidable Mumbai Indians side in the opening match of the eighth edition of Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

South Africa look to maintain momentum vs Bangladesh

South Africa look to maintain momentum vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Bangladesh might not look too threatening in the World Cup but their record against the Proteas

1st T20I: Mooney powers Aus to nine-wicket win over India

1st T20I: Mooney powers Aus to nine-wicket win over India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Chasing a stiff target, the formidable Australian opening pair of skipper Alyssa Healy and Mooney gave Australia the start it needed, adding 73 runs in just under nine overs.

Asian Games: Ojas-Jyothi win archery mixed team gold

Asian Games: Ojas-Jyothi win archery mixed team gold

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The duo clinched their second gold medal in archery at the Asian Games.

South Africa look to shake off nerves against Australia

South Africa look to shake off nerves against Australia

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

They have looked more comfortable setting targets than chasing one though, and they will expect more penetration from their bowlers against a resurgent Australia.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Indrajith ton powers TN to semis, Rajasthan crush Kerala

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Indrajith ton powers TN to semis, Rajasthan crush Kerala

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Baba Indrajith helped himself to a fine hundred while another senior campaigner Vijay Shankar scored a half-century as Tamil Nadu cruised into the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

World Chess Championship: India women lose to Russia

World Chess Championship: India women lose to Russia

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

After two straight wins, India went down 1-3 to a formidable Russian team in a fourth Pool A match in the FIDE World Women's Team Chess Championship, in Sitges, Spain.

SAFF C'ship: Can Sunil Chhetri's heroics crush Lebanon?

SAFF C'ship: Can Sunil Chhetri's heroics crush Lebanon?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Chhetri has been India's primary weapon in this tournament, as he has so far netted five goals from three matches

No small feat! PM Modi leads wishes in hailing Praggnanandhaa

No small feat! PM Modi leads wishes in hailing Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

"This is no small feat", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as he led the nation in hailing young Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa's runner-up finish.

Aggressive England await India in rescheduled Test

Aggressive England await India in rescheduled Test

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

'Trust me when I say that we'll be coming out with exactly the same mindset even if it's a different opposition.'

ACT: Defending champs Korea, Japan aim to rewrite history

ACT: Defending champs Korea, Japan aim to rewrite history

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Defending Champions Korea and last edition's runners up, Japan arrived in Chennai on Sunday (July 30) night for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023.

Asian Games: Indian men, women's chess teams bag silver

Asian Games: Indian men, women's chess teams bag silver

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The Indian men's and women's chess teams won silver medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday.

Bangladesh, Afghanistan set to battle for World Cup glory

Bangladesh, Afghanistan set to battle for World Cup glory

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Chance for Bangladesh, Afghanistan to produce that one breakout performance

Can Proteas Overcome Flaws In Semis?

Can Proteas Overcome Flaws In Semis?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Chasing targets has been their Achilles heel throughout the tournament. The same batters who've plundered the bowling and scored daddy hundreds batting first, have resembled pale shadows of themselves chasing targets.

Can KCR Score A Hat-Trick?

Can KCR Score A Hat-Trick?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Experts foresee possible scenarios: A BRS government with less majority, a BRS government with BJP and AIMIM support, or a Congress government.

Can Mahua Moitra Fight A 30 Year Battle With BJP?

Can Mahua Moitra Fight A 30 Year Battle With BJP?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

For that to happen, Moitra's much followed speeches should be heard outside Parliament so that the PR spins of the ruling dispensation are countered with informed debate, argues Shyam G Menon.