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The Queen's Controversial India Visit

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

At sunrise the following day, a hunt was organised for the queen to shoot a female tiger. But she decided a monarch should not make the kill and handed her gun to one of her staff to deliver the fatal shot.

Do The Gandhis Want To Finish The Congress?

Do The Gandhis Want To Finish The Congress?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

It appears that the party has some kind of political death wish, observe Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

Why his daughter has 'no caste, no religion'

Why his daughter has 'no caste, no religion'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'By birth, you are not superior or inferior to anyone.' 'There are millions of people who want to have a casteless society. I am one of them.'

This Australian spinner 'loved watching' Axar bowl

This Australian spinner 'loved watching' Axar bowl

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Australia spinner Ashton Agar said he loved watching Axar Patel bowl in the third Test against England.

Tennis round-up: Federer to miss this month's Miami Open

Tennis round-up: Federer to miss this month's Miami Open

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

But after those events, Federer will take a training break, the paper reported.

'IPL will be a nice build-up for T20 WC'

'IPL will be a nice build-up for T20 WC'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Talking of his role as Australia's interim coach, McDonald said he has yet to hold formal discussions with governing body Cricket Australia about the possibility of taking up the full-time role following the exit of Justin Langer.

Aussie IPL stars return home; CA 'grateful' to BCCI

Aussie IPL stars return home; CA 'grateful' to BCCI

Rediff.com17 May 2021

They will all be spending two weeks in a Sydney hotel for the mandatory quarantine.

'Lyon king roars in epic Ashes victory'

'Lyon king roars in epic Ashes victory'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

What the media said after Australia breached 'fort' Edgbaston to take a 1-0 lead in the Ashes Test series

Sandpapergate: 'Australia made a monumental mistake'

Sandpapergate: 'Australia made a monumental mistake'

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Former Australia bowling coach David Saker, who was with the team during the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, on Sunday said it was a "monumental mistake" which could have been prevented and for which fingers can also be pointed at him.

Why Do We Need A Hindu Rashtra?

Why Do We Need A Hindu Rashtra?

Rediff.com2 May 2022

If we have already excluded Muslims from political office by default, and if we are already harassing them daily through laws, like Nazi Germany did and like Pakistan did, then why do we need a Hindu Rashtra or a change from the present set of laws? argues Aakar Patel.

Serena cartoon row: After global furore, here's what Australian newspaper does...

Serena cartoon row: After global furore, here's what Australian newspaper does...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Australian newspaper defies criticism, reprints Serena Williams cartoon

Cricket Australia to grant NOC to IPL-bound players

Cricket Australia to grant NOC to IPL-bound players

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

IPL-bound Australian cricketers are sweating over their participation in the 14th edition of the cash-rich league

76th I-Day: Modi sets 'Panch Pran' goal to develop India in 25 yrs

76th I-Day: Modi sets 'Panch Pran' goal to develop India in 25 yrs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

"For the next 25 years we need to focus on the five resolves - developed India, removing every trace of bondage from our mind, taking pride in our glorious heritage, unity, and fulfilling our duties," he said.

Women's WC: Haynes, Lanning power Australia past England

Women's WC: Haynes, Lanning power Australia past England

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Opener Rachael Haynes smashed a scintillating 130 as Australia scored a 12-run win over defending champions England in a high-scoring ICC Women's World Cup match, in Hamilton, on Saturday. In another match, South Africa handed Bangladesh a 32-run defeat in Dunedin.

Australia's Maxwell accepts Test career all but over

Australia's Maxwell accepts Test career all but over

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Australia's 2-1 series defeat by India exposed holes in their brittle middle order, but Maxwell had no illusions about where he stood.

Umpire Menon pulls out of IPL; Reiffel's exit stalled

Umpire Menon pulls out of IPL; Reiffel's exit stalled

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Nitin Menon left the IPL bio-bubble after his wife and mother tested positive for COVID-19.

Finch cannot wait for 'great' contest against New Zealand

Finch cannot wait for 'great' contest against New Zealand

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Finch also reckoned that toss would not be a big factor in the final.

DMK's Stalin writes to Kamala Harris in Tamil, wishes her more laurels

DMK's Stalin writes to Kamala Harris in Tamil, wishes her more laurels

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Wishing and greeting her with 'Vanakkam,' Stalin said it was a matter of pride for the state's people that America's first woman vice president-elect has a link to Tamil Nadu as her mother hailed from the state.

Bowlers have 'cleared air' with Bancroft, says Paine

Bowlers have 'cleared air' with Bancroft, says Paine

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The Australian captain also said that Bancroft's comments won't be held against him during future team selections.

Cong to focus on time-bound revival of party in 3-day Chintan Shivir

Cong to focus on time-bound revival of party in 3-day Chintan Shivir

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the 'Nav Sankalp Chintan Shivir' is also aimed at deliberating on challenges facing the country such as "freefall of the economy", increasing inequality of wealth, price rise of essential commodities, "deep-rooted conspiracy" to hand over farming sector to a select group of private corporates, "attack on India's territorial integrity by China, "attack" on rights of Dalits, SCs/STs, minorities and attempts to divide by using Hindu-Muslim rhetoric.

Leaders hope people follow ideals of Lord Ram

Leaders hope people follow ideals of Lord Ram

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Leaders hope the Ayodhya temple ceremony would pave way for harmony.

Warner, Abbot barred from rejoining Aus squad

Warner, Abbot barred from rejoining Aus squad

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

CA bans haircuts of Big Bash players among other new COVID-19 protocols.

Maruti bets big on Nexa in quest for premium market dominance

Maruti bets big on Nexa in quest for premium market dominance

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Seven years after it announced Nexa, there's no mistaking the seriousness with which Maruti wants the segment to grow, says Pavan Lall.

Will foreign players be available for IPL 2021 in Sept-Oct?

Will foreign players be available for IPL 2021 in Sept-Oct?

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to take a call around July on the availability of foreign players for the remainder of IPL 2021.

Langer under pressure to change coaching style

Langer under pressure to change coaching style

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Some players had expressed dissatisfaction over Langer's management style because of his intensity and mood swings.

IAF formally inducts Rafale into 101 Squadron of Eastern Command

IAF formally inducts Rafale into 101 Squadron of Eastern Command

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The 101 Squadron is the second IAF squadron to be equipped with the Rafale fighter jets. In September last year, the Rafale aircraft were inducted into the 17 'Golden Arrows' Squadron.

Sandpaper Gate: Vaughan slams CA for piecemeal investigation

Sandpaper Gate: Vaughan slams CA for "piecemeal investigation"

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Ultimately, this shows what happens if you do a piecemeal investigation and leave questions unanswered. It will keep biting you on the backside and does not do anyone any good.'

Agnipath will change composition of region-, caste-based regiments

Agnipath will change composition of region-, caste-based regiments

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The scheme is aimed at slashing the salary and pension bills of the three services, which have been increasing rapidly.

ICC to give go ahead for World Test Championship?

ICC to give go ahead for World Test Championship?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The Sydney Morning Herald, on Monday, reported that plans for a nine-nation Test championship were under way and the ICC was set to give the concept a green light on Friday at a meeting in Auckland.

Australian government cancels Djokovic visa again

Australian government cancels Djokovic visa again

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The Australian government cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time on Friday, saying the World No 1, unvaccinated for COVID-19, may pose a risk to the community.

Keralite Priyanca Radhakrishnan sworn in as NZ minister

Keralite Priyanca Radhakrishnan sworn in as NZ minister

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Born in India, Radhakrishnan, 41, went to school in Singapore before moving to New Zealand to further her education.

PHOTOS: A sea of support for the Gandhis

PHOTOS: A sea of support for the Gandhis

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Massive protests were seen across the country after Congress party members and workers took to the streets to agitate against the Bharatiya Janata Party.

South African cricketer tests positive for coronavirus

South African cricketer tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Solo Nqweni is the third cricketer known to have contracted the disease after Pakistan's Zafar Sarfraz and Scotland's Majid Haq.

Like Vidya's fashion makeover?

Like Vidya's fashion makeover?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

From saris to dresses, doesn't Vidya Balan look awesome?

Starc sues insurer over injury payout for IPL contract

Starc sues insurer over injury payout for IPL contract

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, Starc, who didn't figure in any game for KKR last year after getting injured in the Test series against South Africa, has filed a lawsuit in the Victorian County Court last week against the insurers of his lucrative IPL deal.

Snapchat touches 100 mn user mark in India

Snapchat touches 100 mn user mark in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Photo-messaging app Snapchat on Wednesday said its monthly user base has reached 100 million in the country, and the company will continue to anchor its efforts towards growing and providing more resources to its community of Indian creators. Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, virtually hosted the second edition of 'Snap in India'. At the event, Snap co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel announced the milestone of reaching 100 million Snapchatters monthly in India.

'Up to players to not abuse concussion rule'

'Up to players to not abuse concussion rule'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

'I've said for years I'd like to see players and coaches take more responsibility in running the game.'

British media go ga-ga over World Cup champs

British media go ga-ga over World Cup champs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Barney Ronay wrote in The Guardian: "A World Cup win is a vindication on many levels.

It's impossible: Tokyo residents concerned about hosting Olympics

It's impossible: Tokyo residents concerned about hosting Olympics

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga reiterated on Thursday his intention to hold the Games.

Yuvraj eyes stint in Australia's Big Bash League

Yuvraj eyes stint in Australia's Big Bash League

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Flamboyant Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh, who retired last year, is eyeing a stint in the Big Bash League and Cricket Australia (CA) is trying to help him find a team.