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'Australia's ugly knockout blow'

'Australia's ugly knockout blow'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Oz media hails India's historic Test series win.

PM inaugurates revamped Rani Kamalapati station in Bhopal

PM inaugurates revamped Rani Kamalapati station in Bhopal

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

He accused the previous governments of being sluggish on implementing railway projects and said the work of ambitious eastern and western dedicated freight corridors expedited only in the last six-seven years.

Fellow players slam Djokovic for quarantine demands

Fellow players slam Djokovic for quarantine demands

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'Is he serious? It's a selfish political move to gain popularity.'

New Zealand in agony after 'cruel' WC loss

New Zealand in agony after 'cruel' WC loss

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'I think as a nation we all aged a year in that super over. I feel nothing but pride. What a team'

SCG probes alleged abuse of Indian fan by security

SCG probes alleged abuse of Indian fan by security

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The operators of the SCG have launched an investigation into claims by an Indian cricket supporter who was told by the security officer to "go back to where you belong".

Injury before India tour a blessing in disguise: Hazlewood

Injury before India tour a blessing in disguise: Hazlewood

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Josh Hazlewood was forced out of last month's Perth Test against New Zealand due to a low-grade hamstring tear.

Former Punjab IG who probed Kotkapura firing case joins AAP

Former Punjab IG who probed Kotkapura firing case joins AAP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, who was part of the SIT probing the 2015 Kotkapura police firing incident in Punjab, on Monday joined the AAP in Amritsar.

Congress to challenge summons to Sonia, Rahul in SC

Congress to challenge summons to Sonia, Rahul in SC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The party said it will 'not only challenge the order, but will take all legal recourse and avenues'.

Waugh responds to Warne's 'most selfish cricketer' remark

Waugh responds to Warne's 'most selfish cricketer' remark

Rediff.com20 May 2020

When asked about Warne targeting him again, Waugh played down the incident.

Amitabh is taking time off work. Here's why

Amitabh is taking time off work. Here's why

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Amitabh Bachchan completes 50 years in Hindi cinema on November 7 and remains one of the busiest actors till today.

Australia, New Zealand look to restart international cricket

Australia, New Zealand look to restart international cricket

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Their scheduled international tours unlikely to go ahead due to coronavirus pandemic, the cricket boards of Australia and New Zealand are exploring the possibility of creating a constant stream of matches between the two neighbouring nations. With the two governments planning to open up a corridor to allow a quarantine-free travel, New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White discussed the possibility with his Cricket Australia counterpart Kevin Roberts.

MCG on standby to host Sydney third Test

MCG on standby to host Sydney third Test

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Melbourne Cricket Club's chief executive officer Stuart Fox said though he wants Sydney to retain the hosting rights of the third Test, the situation is "extremely complicated" in the wake of a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 cases there.

Is IPL the Saviour of Test cricket?

Is IPL the Saviour of Test cricket?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

The IPL, by giving a large pool of Indian talent the opportunity to compete with the best international players, has also come to be seen as the cauldron that spews out the most exciting talent for not only the shortest format but also the longest and the one in between, says Suveen Sinha.

Euro: England aim for breakthrough against determined Denmark

Euro: England aim for breakthrough against determined Denmark

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

England have the chance to reach a first major final since their 1966 World Cup triumph when they take on Denmark at Wembley in Wednesday's Euro 2020 semi-final, but they will need to banish a history of stumbling at this stage.

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Vora was admitted to the Escorts Hospital in Okhla a few days ago with a urinary infection. He also had a lung infection and was put on ventilator support, his family said.

PIX: Fans return to Australian Open after lockdown ends

PIX: Fans return to Australian Open after lockdown ends

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Players competed at empty stadiums at Melbourne Park through the five-day lockdown but reduced capacity crowds of 7,477 have been permitted in each of Thursday's two sessions and the same number for the singles finals sessions on Saturday and Sunday.

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA boss tells fans

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA boss tells fans

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Cricket South Africa's interim chief executive Jacques Faul has requested South African fans to 'respect' Steve Smith and David Warner

Starc provides proof of injury for IPL insurance payout

Starc provides proof of injury for IPL insurance payout

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Starc took the help of orthopaedic surgeon Russel Miller, who said the injury was "complex and multifactorial" but "it is likely, on the balance of probabilities, that at specific injury occurred on 10/03/2018 which was associated with extreme physical activity including bowling on a pitch with uneven footmarks'."

Elections In The Time Of War

Elections In The Time Of War

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

We used to hear of the Modi-Shah pair as the hyphenated top of the BJP leadership. Lately, the hyphen has disappeared and it is only Modi at the top. Yogi Adityanath gets honourable mentions, but he is still a good distance away from being anointed a worthy successor, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.

Coronavirus: Warne questions shutting of golf courses

Coronavirus: Warne questions shutting of golf courses

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

As per the Sydney Morning Herald, 70 people in Australia have died due to the coronavirus.

Farmers stir has changed politics and policy-making

Farmers stir has changed politics and policy-making

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The Centre's retreat from the farm laws is likely to have a significant bearing on the fate of laws that the Centre has made, for instance, in labour and electricity, predicts A K Bhattacharya.

Australian Open to go ahead despite COVID-19 case

Australian Open to go ahead despite COVID-19 case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'We're absolutely confident the Australian Open will go ahead'

Australia still negotiating India's arrival for Test series

Australia still negotiating India's arrival for Test series

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The Indian and many of the Australian players will be coming from the United Arab Emirates, where the Indian Premier League (IPL) concludes on November 10, but CA have not yet had their plans agreed by Queensland's health department.

'An attempt to browbeat the media'

'An attempt to browbeat the media'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'It is a very clear case of an attempt to bend the media.'

Smog in Sydney reminded me of India: Khawaja

Smog in Sydney reminded me of India: Khawaja

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Usman Khawaja made the comparison with India when asked about the challenge of competing in thick smog.

Allu Arjun flags off Kerala's famed boat race

Allu Arjun flags off Kerala's famed boat race

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Kerala government picks Telugu star to launch the state's best-known boat race.

Ladakh to make debut in Republic Day Parade on Rajpath

Ladakh to make debut in Republic Day Parade on Rajpath

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

"Our tableau will be showcased for the first time on Rajpath in the grand parade. We had struggled to get a separate UT status and that aspiration was fulfilled in 2019 and we had celebrated it in Ladakh. And, now as an independent UT, with our own identity, we will be taking part in the ceremonial event. We feel very happy," said Diksit Palmo, who hails from Leh.

Will Aussie IPL stars get flights home?

Will Aussie IPL stars get flights home?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

CA will talk to the IPL franchise owners on this arrangement but conceded that it will not be a simple thing.

How Australia should confront 'ruthless' Kohli in Tests

How Australia should confront 'ruthless' Kohli in Tests

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Australia's limited-overs captain Aaron Finch wants the home team players to strike a fine balance when they confront Virat Kohli in the opening Test as he believes, if provoked too much, the India skipper can be ruthless against his opponents.

BCCI keeping an eye out for 'Kingpin' of match-fixing

BCCI keeping an eye out for 'Kingpin' of match-fixing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

BCCI's anti-corruption chief Ajit Singh said Ravinder Dandiwal, who hails from Mohali, also finds a mention in ACU's education manual.

Australian Open: Serena, Osaka to join top men in Adelaide

Australian Open: Serena, Osaka to join top men in Adelaide

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will join Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in playing a pre-Australian Open warm-up exhibition

SC to hear final arguments in I-T case against Rahul, Sonia on Dec 4

SC to hear final arguments in I-T case against Rahul, Sonia on Dec 4

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The income tax probe against the Congress leaders has arisen from the investigation into the private criminal complaint filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy before a trial court in connection with the National Herald case, in which the trio are out on bail.

Gabba in line for Pink Ball Test?

Gabba in line for Pink Ball Test?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

If crowds flock to the India ODI on Friday, the Gabba could host a day-night Test.

Aggrieved Channel 7 says CA terrified of BCCI

Aggrieved Channel 7 says CA "terrified" of BCCI

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The channel's contention is that the top bosses in CA gave preference to the wishes of the BCCI, the sport's most powerful governing body, as well as its other domestic broadcasting partner Foxtel.

Malaysian court rules non-Muslims cannot use 'Allah'

Malaysian court rules non-Muslims cannot use 'Allah'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

In a landmark judgement, a Malaysian court on Monday ruled that non-Muslims cannot use the word "Allah" to refer to God and prohibited a Christian newspaper from using it in the Muslim-majority nation.

Odisha toasts India's Tokyo Olympics hockey teams

Odisha toasts India's Tokyo Olympics hockey teams

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

At a felicitation function, in Bhubaneswar, to honour the men's and women's Olympics hockey teams, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, an ardent supporter of the game in the country, announced that the state will continue to sponsor the national hockey teams for another 10 years.

Warne set for huge bonanza for small stake in Rajasthan Royals

Warne set for huge bonanza for small stake in Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Shane Warne was paid US$ 657,000 and given an ownership of 0.75 percent for every year he played in IPL after coming out of retirement in 2008.

1 killed, 3 injured in Melbourne night club shooting

1 killed, 3 injured in Melbourne night club shooting

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Police say there is no evidence to suggest the shooting is terror-related.

Covid: New Zealand bans entry of travellers from India

Covid: New Zealand bans entry of travellers from India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced that New Zealand will temporarily suspend the entry for all travellers, including its citizens, from India for about two weeks from April 11 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases among visitors to this country.