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Check out the ICC Champions Trophy squads

Check out the ICC Champions Trophy squads

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

A look the squads of the eight participating teams in the ICC Champions Trophy.

The Secret Seinfeld scripts: The Bombay Blunder

The Secret Seinfeld scripts: The Bombay Blunder

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Raja Sen was most thrilled about catching Jerry Seinfeld in India this weekend, but the performance has, it appears, been scrapped. For the most preposterous reasons. Here, then, is a script of Jerry and the gang dealing with the news.

Australia recall Mitchell Marsh for Champions Trophy

Australia recall Mitchell Marsh for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Australia recalled all-rounder Mitchell Marsh to the squad for their Champions Trophy defence and named George Bailey as vice-captain on Wednesday.

Why Akshay is the King of Bling!

Why Akshay is the King of Bling!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

A look back at a few other occasions Akki bliing-ed it up for the cameras.

Romney's campaign lays groundwork for transition team

Romney's campaign lays groundwork for transition team

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign team has quietly been preparing itself for the transition to presidency if he manages to defeat incumbent Barack Obama.

Central Districts

Central Districts

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

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

6 reasons why Bailey expects to be dropped once Clarke returns

6 reasons why Bailey expects to be dropped once Clarke returns

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

George Bailey is resigned to the idea that he may well go from captaining Australia against England in the opener to being dropped.

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The 'Pass the message to kick out coronavirus' campaign calls for people around the world to follow five key steps to protect their health in line with WHO's guidelines.

Grieving for Princess Leia

Grieving for Princess Leia

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

'2016 may have been unkind, more than other years, but we are here and we owe it to the ones who are gone -- to live and love fully this wonderful gift of life,' says filmmaker Suparn Verma.

Six new faces in CA's list of 'contracted players'

Six new faces in CA's list of 'contracted players'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Cricket Australia (CA) has released the list of contracted players for the 2013-14 season, including two Ashes series, and has awarded 20 contracts, with six new faces from the last season.

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

"The granting of the Freedom of the City of London recognises how they have added their voices to the growing global movement to stamp out racism."

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.

Will this man defuse the Iraq crisis

Will this man defuse the Iraq crisis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

A look at his 26-year career in the intelligence agency will tell more about the man.

Royal wedding guest Serena blushes at timing of 'Queen is back' ad

Royal wedding guest Serena blushes at timing of 'Queen is back' ad

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'Nike came up with this idea right when I decided I was going to come back. And so it's kind of interesting how it all tied into the wedding and, you know, then I felt a little awkward!'

Same champions, new winners in strangest F1 season

Same champions, new winners in strangest F1 season

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The strangest of campaigns crammed 17 races, instead of the record 22 originally envisaged, into little more than five months from July with four triple-headers.

Fresh injury scare for Aus skipper Clarke

Fresh injury scare for Aus skipper Clarke

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Australian hopes of winning the last One-day against Sri Lanka in Hobart to level the series was dealt a major blow after captain Michael Clarke rolled his ankle at training on Tuesday during a simple fielding drill and was carried from the ground.

Australia captain Clarke re-injures hamstring

Australia captain Clarke re-injures hamstring

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke has re-injured his hamstring and will take no further part in Friday's one-day match against South Africa, governing body Cricket Australia said.

Olympic champion Phelps eager to make splash as golfer

Olympic champion Phelps eager to make splash as golfer

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

For almost 20 years, Michael Phelps was swim coach Bob Bowman's project. But Phelps, who retired from swimming as the most decorated Olympian of all time after winning a record 22 medals including 18 golds, is now swing guru Hank Haney's project as he turns his sights on becoming a top golfer.

Australia's Bailey shares a record with Brian Lara. Check it out!

Australia's Bailey shares a record with Brian Lara. Check it out!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Australia batsman George Bailey equalled Brian Lara's Test record for most runs off an over against England at the WACA in Perth on Monday.

'Loose lips trying to destroy Clarke-Smith relationship'

'Loose lips trying to destroy Clarke-Smith relationship'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh is annoyed in the manner a section of people are being critical of Michael Clarke's captaincy.

Mick Schumacher makes F1 practice debut

Mick Schumacher makes F1 practice debut

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Mick Schumacher made his first track appearance as a fully signed-up Formula One driver on Friday

World Cup, Australia v Bangladesh: How the teams stack up

World Cup, Australia v Bangladesh: How the teams stack up

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Factbox on Saturday's World Cup match between Australia and Bangladesh.

We won't see the likes of Aretha Franklin again

We won't see the likes of Aretha Franklin again

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

To say Aretha ticked all the boxes when it came to voice technique is like calling Cristiano Ronaldo an efficient footballer, says Kanika Datta.

Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's win in Pennsylvania

Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's win in Pennsylvania

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The three-judge panel of the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a previous ruling that dismissed the Trump campaign's request for an injunction in the case in Pennsylvania to challenge the election results and slammed the lawsuit.

Strong anti-racism message at re-start of Premier League

Strong anti-racism message at re-start of Premier League

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The players, and referee Michael Oliver, also took a knee as the opening whistle was blown, following a moment's silence before kick off in memory of those who died in the pandemic.

Blake fails to break season's 100m record set by Bolt

Blake fails to break season's 100m record set by Bolt

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Jamaican world champion Yohan Blake missed the fastest 100 metres of the year by the blink of an eye on Wednesday, his 9.84 seconds a mere 0.02 behind world record holder and training partner Usain Bolt's mark.

Williams sees off Konta to reach Rome quarters

Williams sees off Konta to reach Rome quarters

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Venus Williams powered into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Thursday with a dominant 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 victory over fifth seed Johanna Konta.

'We will win at the end of these dark days'

'We will win at the end of these dark days'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Jeetenge Hum is a thank you to the frontline workers and to show our country how beautiful it is.'

Cricket Buzz: Watson on Clarke's fitness: 'Everyone's got their fingers crossed'

Cricket Buzz: Watson on Clarke's fitness: 'Everyone's got their fingers crossed'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Shane Watson would be honoured to stand in for Michael Clarke as Test skipper against India next month even if he thinks it's increasingly unlikely that Australia will need a caretaker captain.

In-form Bailey gets call-up for first Ashes Test, Warner keeps place

In-form Bailey gets call-up for first Ashes Test, Warner keeps place

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Australia have included uncapped George Bailey in their 12-man squad for the first Ashes encounter against England next week in a gamble the 31-year-old can replicate his "extraordinary" limited overs form in the Test arena.

Ahmed handed Australia call-up for England ODI series

Ahmed handed Australia call-up for England ODI series

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Pakistan-born Fawad Ahmed is likely to make his full Australia debut over the next month after being named as the specialist spinner in the squad for six one-day and two Twenty20 internationals against England on Thursday.

Bailey in doubt for next ODI, Smith likely to lead Australia

Bailey in doubt for next ODI, Smith likely to lead Australia

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Steven Smith is likely to captain Australia in the next ODI of the tri-series against England in Hobart on Friday as George Bailey faces a possible suspension from the ICC due to his side's slow over-rate in the four-wicket win over India at the MCG.

Paceman Hazlewood gets Australia call-up, Watson fit for ODI series vs SA

Paceman Hazlewood gets Australia call-up, Watson fit for ODI series vs SA

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood received his reward for some fine domestic form on Wednesday when he was included in a pace-heavy 13-man squad for the first two One-Day Internationals against South Africa next month.

Harvard tops Forbes' list of Billionaire varsities

Harvard tops Forbes' list of Billionaire varsities

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

The number of Harvard alumni who are billionaires swelled to 62, up from 54 in 2009, 'more than any other American university by a long shot,' Forbes said.

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named her Chief of Staff, Domestic Policy Advisor and National Security Advisor -- an all-women team -- which she said has the experience to hit the ground from day one.

Bush's men tried to stop Fahrenheit 9/11 screening

Bush's men tried to stop Fahrenheit 9/11 screening

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Filmmaker Michael Moore's unpopularity with the Bush administration was never a secret but a Wikileaks cable has revealed that panicky US officials had tried to stop a screening of his documentary 'Fahrenheit 9/11' in New Zealand, terming it a "potential fiasco"

COVID-19 positive Hamilton to miss Sakhir F1 GP

COVID-19 positive Hamilton to miss Sakhir F1 GP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Hamilton wrapped up his record-equalling seventh title in Turkey last month and picked up his 11th win of the season in Bahrain on Sunday. Mercedes have already won the constructors' title for an unprecedented seventh year in a row.

Two-time champs West Indies qualify for 2019 ICC World Cup

Two-time champs West Indies qualify for 2019 ICC World Cup

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

In a match that guaranteed qualification for the winner, the West Indies were bowled out for 198 to give Scotland a gilt-edged chance of participating at their fourth finals when the World Cup is hosted in England next year.

Jaya, brothers denied entry to Fernandes' house

Jaya, brothers denied entry to Fernandes' house

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The ongoing tussle between veteran Socialist leader George Fernandes' estranged wife Leila Kabir and his brothers Richard and Michael led to a uproarious scene on Wednesday outside the leader's official residence in New Delhi.

PIX: City lose at home to Chelsea; Leeds down Spurs

PIX: City lose at home to Chelsea; Leeds down Spurs

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.