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Pakistan are World No 1 in ODIs

Pakistan are World No 1 in ODIs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pakistan has dominated the ODI format over the last year. In 2022, they whitewashed West Indies and Netherlands 3-0 at home and away respectively. They followed this up with a 2-1 series win over New Zealand at home in January 2023.

India's Most Peaceful Places

India's Most Peaceful Places

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

On the list are: A Gujarat beach, a litle corner of Sikkim and a spot in the hills of Tamil Nadu.

PICS: England survive Namibia scare, stay in Super 8 hunt

PICS: England survive Namibia scare, stay in Super 8 hunt

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between England and Namibia in Antigua on Saturday.

Indian green economist wins 'environment Nobel'

Indian green economist wins 'environment Nobel'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Renowned Indian environmental economist and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) goodwill ambassador Pavan Sukhdev has won the 2020 Tyler Prize, regarded as the 'Nobel Prize for the Environment', for his ground-breaking "green economy" work. Sukhdev, 59, who will receive the award alongside conservation biologist Gretchen Daily, has been acknowledged for his work on bringing the economic consequences of environmental degradation and loss to the attention of corporate and political decision-makers.

PIX: Olympic champ Wanyonyi storms to 800m win in Lausanne

PIX: Olympic champ Wanyonyi storms to 800m win in Lausanne

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi of Kenya, 20, narrowly missed the world mark of 1:40.91 set by Kenya's David Rudisha at the 2012 London Olympics.

'When Durga Died, We All Felt The Loss'

'When Durga Died, We All Felt The Loss'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'I often wondered while watching the film/trilogy, what if Durga had lived. What if Ray made The Durga Trilogy.' Sandip Roy looks back at Pather Panchali's Durga and the woman who brought her alive, Uma Dasgupta.

Rohit, Kohli Arrive; India Hits The Nets!

Rohit, Kohli Arrive; India Hits The Nets!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The Indian players got down to business on Friday with an intense session in the nets under the watchful eyes of head coach Gautam Gambhir.

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ustad Zakir Hussain's story will be told in a thousand ways by each person who met him, loved him, spent time with him, got to know him and shared some precious time off stage with him, says Maanveer Singh.

Diwali Recipe: Jayanti's 20-Minute Sukhdi

Diwali Recipe: Jayanti's 20-Minute Sukhdi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Jaggery and wheat come together to make the fastest and most perfect Diwali sweet.

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The Tata Group is one of the very few Indian MNCs which has carved out a niche in China's highly competitive market, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Will India extend their run to make it 8-0? Or will Pakistan be able to snap the streak?

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

From bold colour-blocking to sleek silhouettes, US Open 2024's collections feature the latest trends in tennis fashion.

Ponting predicts India's downfall in BGT

Ponting predicts India's downfall in BGT

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Former skipper Ricky Ponting predicted that the Baggy Greens will dominate the Rohit Sharma-led side in the five-match series.

Gautam Adani is now world's 2nd richest person

Gautam Adani is now world's 2nd richest person

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Business conglomerate Adani Group's chairman Gautam Adani is now the world's second-richest person after overtaking Louis Vuitton's Bernard Arnault, according to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires List. At the time of writing this report, Gautam Adani's net worth was $153.9 billion, compared to Arnault's net worth of $153.7 billion. Adani is now just behind business magnate Elon Musk, according to Forbes' data.

Australia's UNIQUE T20 World Cup Kit

Australia's UNIQUE T20 World Cup Kit

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Australia are going to wear an Indigenous-themed kit for the first time.

'England's Bazball can conquer Pakistan'

'England's Bazball can conquer Pakistan'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

England's aggressive approach will help when they face spin-friendly conditions in Pakistan during their Test series in October, the country's former bowler Stuart Broad has said.

Asia Cup perfect testing ground ahead of World Cup

Asia Cup perfect testing ground ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

India will enter the Asia Cup as a seven-time champions, most by any team, but adding an eighth title might just not feature on top of their bucket list.

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Here's why Shaheen Afridi had 'heated argument' with coach

Here's why Shaheen Afridi had 'heated argument' with coach

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Sources informed Geo News that Shaheen and Yousuf exchanged heated words, but later, the pacer apologised to him.

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Discover our country through great Indian rail trips!

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to Vikhroli, then a village 30 km outside of Mumbai and a Godrej township, and was there from 1966 to 1968.

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Exploring the best of Indian roads.

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

A sojourn in Seoul, one of Asia's largest metropolises, where the ultra-modern coexists with the ancient -- temples and palaces with futuristic skyscrapers climbing to the stratosphere, K-pop with Buddhism, a village within city limits.

'I Am Not Bad On The Eyes'

'I Am Not Bad On The Eyes'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'People think that because there are so many OTT platforms, roles should just fall into your lap. That's not true at all.'

Starc can't wait for Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be back on Aus shores

Starc can't wait for Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be back on Aus shores

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Currently, India leads the World Test Championships table with Australia in second place.

157 Kmph! Mayank Yadav blazes through IPL

157 Kmph! Mayank Yadav blazes through IPL

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Mayank Yadav has now emerged as cricket's latest pace sensation and is being touted as a potential wildcard for India's test tour of Australia.

Watch! Kangana rules the ramp in green

Watch! Kangana rules the ramp in green

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Kangana Ranaut, who went all out to embrace sustainable fashion on the ramp, has a simple message for you.

'Private Sector Must Create Jobs'

'Private Sector Must Create Jobs'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'The private sector believes that some enablers in labour-intensive sectors like apparel, toys, tourism, and media retail, can unlock a lot of jobs.'

Football World Finally Has Its GOAT

Football World Finally Has Its GOAT

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

He has won a Copa America, 11 league titles, four Champions League titles, three Club World Cups and three UEFA Super Cups. Now he has the most coveted one of all.

'A Fearless Man Devoted To Truth, Justice'

'A Fearless Man Devoted To Truth, Justice'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

'Every report I filed for Rediff.com on the professor's incarceration, would leave me wondering for days, at the depth of the State's malevolence towards this disabled professor, and his equally deep capacity to tolerate it,' recalls Jyoti Punwani.' 'No country in the world would do what our country was doing to someone so helpless.'

Utterly Dreamy Shruti

Utterly Dreamy Shruti

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

She looks straight out of a fairy tale.

PICS: Berrington, Leask steer Scotland past Namibia

PICS: Berrington, Leask steer Scotland past Namibia

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Images from the ICC T20 World Cup Group B match between Scotland and Namibia on Friday.

Mrs Bumrah's Knockout Style

Mrs Bumrah's Knockout Style

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

No wonder Jasprit Bumrah's dil goes 'boom boom' each time he sees her.

Income Rise To Boost Household Asset Rebuilding

Income Rise To Boost Household Asset Rebuilding

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Households are likely to remain the primary net lenders to the economy in the coming decades.

Adani Charges Test For US Legal System

Adani Charges Test For US Legal System

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

US prosecutors' case against Gautam Adani and others may stumble on the extraterritorial application of American law.

India takes first steps to meet 2070 net-zero goal, Niti Aayog forms panels

India takes first steps to meet 2070 net-zero goal, Niti Aayog forms panels

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Three years after India declared its goal to become a net-zero economy by 2070, the policy design for achieving the target has begun, with the NITI Aayog forming dedicated multi-sectoral committees to prepare a transition plan. In 2021, India joined a select group of nations that set a target year for becoming net-zero carbon economy. At COP26 in Glasgow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a five-pronged 'Panchamitra' climate action target for India and committed to a net-zero target by 2070, joining nations like the US, the UK, and China.

Australia's McSweeney ready for baptism by fire

Australia's McSweeney ready for baptism by fire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'...there'll be nerves and a bit of pressure, but that's all part of it, and I'm just excited to see what it all brings.'

Samvat 2081: Will Gold, Silver Sparkle?

Samvat 2081: Will Gold, Silver Sparkle?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'Higher interest rates make gold less attractive as it doesn't generate yield.' 'However, with rates set to fall, the tables are turning for gold.'

Russia frees US scribe, ex-marine among 4 in prisoner swap deal

Russia frees US scribe, ex-marine among 4 in prisoner swap deal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Among those released were the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former Marine Paul Whelan and journalist Alsu Kurmashev. This was part of multi-country deal with Russia.