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3rd ODI: Malan blasts Proteas to victory over Ireland

3rd ODI: Malan blasts Proteas to victory over Ireland

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Ireland won the second ODI by 43 runs on Tuesday after the first game had been washed out by rain.

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.

Severe cyclonic storm will impact Mumbai, says IMD

Severe cyclonic storm will impact Mumbai, says IMD

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The depression will intensify into a deep depression --- the third and fourth stage of any cyclone formation --- by this evening. It will intensify into a cyclonic storm by June 2, the Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD said.

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.

Liton-Tamim record partnership sinks Zimbabwe

Liton-Tamim record partnership sinks Zimbabwe

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal scored a hundred each as Bangladesh thrashed Zimbabwe by 123 runs in a rain-hit third One-Day International to complete a clean sweep in the three-match series, in Sylhet, on Friday.

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The state government has declared a holiday on Wednesday and Thursday for all private institutions, offices, non-essential services within Outer Ring Road here in view of rains.

Bowlers put New Zealand in control of against Pakistan

Bowlers put New Zealand in control of against Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The tourists had resumed on 30-1 on Monday and then lost four wickets for 13 runs before Rizwan and Fawad Alam stopped the rot with a cautious partnership of just 28 runs in 17 overs.

Govt scrambles all resources to avert power crisis

Govt scrambles all resources to avert power crisis

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The statement comes in the wake of reports that warned of power crisis looming large due to the coal shortage in the country.

2nd NZ Test: Weather, team combination worry for Kohli

2nd NZ Test: Weather, team combination worry for Kohli

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

New Zealand's three-pronged attack could spell trouble for India on a spiced-up track and Will Somerville, who played a gutsy knock in Kanpur, might have to sit out.

Women's WC: Healy powers Australia to victory

Women's WC: Healy powers Australia to victory

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Australia earned a straightforward seven-wicket win over Pakistan in Tauranga despite a 99-run stand between Bismah Maroof and Aliya Riaz.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships played on Monday.

Record-breaking Root goes past Cook

Record-breaking Root goes past Cook

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Second-fastest Englishman to 8,000 Test runs.

Stokes named world's 'Leading Cricketer'

Stokes named world's 'Leading Cricketer'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was named the 'Leading Cricketer in the World' in the 2020 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, the publication said on Wednesday. The 28-year-old played a leading role in England's 50-over World Cup victory at home last year while his brilliant unbeaten knock of 135 helped the side to a thrilling one-wicket win over Australia in the third Ashes Test at Headingley.

Lulu group chairman Yusuff Ali undergoes spinal surgery in UAE

Lulu group chairman Yusuff Ali undergoes spinal surgery in UAE

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

NRI businessman and Lulu group chairman M A Yusuff Ali, who had a miraculous escape on April 11 after his helicopter crash-landed on marshy land in Kochi, has undergone a spinal surgery at a hospital in Abu Dhabi, the company said.

First time in 60 years monsoon is above normal for two seasons in a row

First time in 60 years monsoon is above normal for two seasons in a row

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

This year, the monsoon was above normal in almost all parts, except in North-West India, which comprises the major grain producing states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, along with states such as Himachal Pradesh, the NCR, Uttarakhand, and J&K.

EPL PIX: Arsenal open up seven-point lead as Man City, Newcastle held

EPL PIX: Arsenal open up seven-point lead as Man City, Newcastle held

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Wow! It's raining job offers at the IITs this year

Wow! It's raining job offers at the IITs this year

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

A total of 211 companies issued 763 offers to the students in the first phase which is the highest number of placement among any IITs across the country in this year.

Women's WC: England rout Pakistan; SA seal semis spot

Women's WC: England rout Pakistan; SA seal semis spot

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

England were back to their blistering best as they defeated Pakistan by nine wickets to put themselves in a good position to qualify for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 semi-finals.

PIX: 3rd Test drawn, Eng win series after Anderson milestone

PIX: 3rd Test drawn, Eng win series after Anderson milestone

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd and final Test played between England and Pakistan played at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday.

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 4

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 4

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Monday.

Mount Etna erupts in spectacular manner

Mount Etna erupts in spectacular manner

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, has awed even seasoned volcanologists in recent days with spectacular spurts of lava lighting up the Sicilian sky each night. For over a week, Etna has been belching lava, ash and volcanic rocks on a regular basis.

Heat wave hurting farmers' income as yields drop across several crops

Heat wave hurting farmers' income as yields drop across several crops

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Santosh Patkar of Devgadh Taluka Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra is a worried man these days. Devgadh, which is known as the home to world famous Alphonso variety of mangoes, has seen an unusual drop in yields which is affecting farmers' income. Being one of the primary agricultural produce from the area, Santosh is not untouched by this somewhat rare phenomenon. He said in his own mango garden, yields have come down by a third from most trees.

India sizzles in heatwave, Banda (UP) records 47.4 deg C

India sizzles in heatwave, Banda (UP) records 47.4 deg C

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The mercury breached the 46-degree Celsius mark in several places such as Allahabad (46.8 degrees Celsius) and Jhansi (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Uttar Pradesh; Sports Complex (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Delhi; Ganganagar (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Rajasthan; Nowgong (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Madhya Pradesh; and Maharashtra's Chandrapur (46.4 degrees Celsius).

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The duo of Vyas and Desai took the opposing bowlers to the cleaners throughout the innings while stitching a massive first-wicket partnership of 282 runs.

We let the game slip away after dominating three days, says Bumrah

We let the game slip away after dominating three days, says Bumrah

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India captain Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday blamed his side's defeat to England in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham to the batting failure in the second innings, saying they let the match slip away from their hands after dominating major part of it.

Delhi to re-impose night curfew from Monday amid spike in Covid cases

Delhi to re-impose night curfew from Monday amid spike in Covid cases

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

With the COVID-19 positivity rate touching 0.55 percent, the Delhi government has decided to re-impose night curfew from Monday, according to sources.

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Ekta Mohanani Kamra, travel enthusiast and founder, Hop & Bop, lists places and activities to add to your monsoon bucket list.

Hottest March in Delhi since 2010: IMD

Hottest March in Delhi since 2010: IMD

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The mean maximum temperature for the month of March was 28.2 degrees Celsius in 2020 and 2019. It was 32.8 degrees Celsius in 2018; 30.7 degrees Celsius in 2017 and 31.5 degrees Celsius in 2016, according to the India Meteorological Department data.

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Rediff.com29 May 2022

According to an air traffic controller at Jomsom Airport, they was an unconfirmed report about a loud noise reported in the Ghasa region of Jomsom, according to the Post report.

PICS: India chase 324 for fairytale Australia series win

PICS: India chase 324 for fairytale Australia series win

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Rohit Sharma was four not out, with Shubman Gill yet to score, after the injury-decimated tourists bowled Australia out for 294 in their second innings.

Jaffer slams 'unfit' pitches in Vadodara for Hazare trophy

Jaffer slams 'unfit' pitches in Vadodara for Hazare trophy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Jaffer took to Twitter to vent out his frustration.

'12 or 16 Sena MPs headed to Shinde'

'12 or 16 Sena MPs headed to Shinde'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

'Not just 12 MPs, but 22 former Shiv Sena MLAs as well as four MLAs who are still in Uddhav Thackeray's camp will be switching to our side gradually.'

Volunteers polish shoes of farmers at Singhu border

Volunteers polish shoes of farmers at Singhu border

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The sewadars, which also include a woman, sit on the ground and urge people to offer their 'jodas' (shoes) while they wait in front of their makeshift counter, on the Haryana side of the Singhu border, close to a tent where farmer leaders speak vociferously against the new farm laws, reiterating demands for repealing them.

Rohit, Kohli 27 runs away from creating partnership record

Rohit, Kohli 27 runs away from creating partnership record

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The duo is just 27 runs away from completing 1,000 partnership runs against the Windies and if they manage to do so, they will become the first pair to achieve the feat against the Caribbean team in ODIs.

Oops! Road outside Sena chief's home also flooded

Oops! Road outside Sena chief's home also flooded

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The Sena has been ruling in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the country's richest civic body, for over two decades.

Anderson first pace bowler to take 600 Test wickets

Anderson first pace bowler to take 600 Test wickets

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Anderson now has seven wickets in the match.

PHOTOS: Crawley, Buttler, Anderson leave Pakistan in a mess

PHOTOS: Crawley, Buttler, Anderson leave Pakistan in a mess

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Zak Crawley and Jos Buttler shared a record partnership and James Anderson grabbed three wickets to put England in total control at the close on the second day of the third and final Test against Pakistan on Saturday. Images from Day 2 of the third and final Test.

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Putra-moh Congress ko nasht kar raha hai (Sonia Gandhi's love for Rahul Gandhi is destroying the Congress).'

No respite from heat; Churu, Banda sizzle above 47C

No respite from heat; Churu, Banda sizzle above 47C

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

There was no relief for the national capital, with the mercury crossing the 44C mark in some parts of the city.

'Lord's just seems to bring the best out of me'

'Lord's just seems to bring the best out of me'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

England seamer James Anderson claimed his seventh five-wicket haul at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on Day 2 of the second Test against India, on Friday.