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Onion likely to bring cheer to your kitchen

Onion likely to bring cheer to your kitchen

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

With 3,000 tonnes of imported onion entering the market over the next fortnight, the price should start cooling off. Soon after, the new crop of onions will arrive, further reducing prices.

U-17 World Cup: India flawless hosts, England worthy champs!

U-17 World Cup: India flawless hosts, England worthy champs!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The world's most-talented young players gave India a memorable show of high quality football on the field as the country showcased its organizational skills in a near-flawless and record-breaking FIFA Under-17 World Cup across six cities, which culminated with England clinching the title in Kolkata on Saturday.

Will Mithali 'Raj' at Lords?

Will Mithali 'Raj' at Lords?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Mithali Raj is predicting plenty of runs at Lord's where India take on hosts England in a mouth- watering Women's World Cup final in London.

Revealed! How Kuldeep produced the 'perfect delivery' vs Pakistan

Revealed! How Kuldeep produced the 'perfect delivery' vs Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

If he hadn't done so already, Kuldeep Yadav announced himself upon the ICC World Cup with a delivery he described as 'perfect'.

Congress wants to turn Rahul's Maharashtra tour into a mega event

Congress wants to turn Rahul's Maharashtra tour into a mega event

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Congress party in Maharashtra has its hopes pinned on a 'newly recharged' vice-president Rahul Gandhi for its revival.

Madhav Apte: A Mumbai khadoos who never got bitter

Madhav Apte: A Mumbai khadoos who never got bitter

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

He scored 460 of his 542 Test runs in West Indies and played only one more Test after that.

Louvre shut, thousands evacuated as France declares flood emergency

Louvre shut, thousands evacuated as France declares flood emergency

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The world's most visited museum, the Louvre in Paris, will remain closed on Friday as the River Seine surged to its highest level for over 30 years in the French capital following torrential rainfall.

With 65% votes, Kovind elected India's 14th President

With 65% votes, Kovind elected India's 14th President

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

At least eight MLAs of the opposition Congress in BJP-ruled Gujarat appeared to have voted for Kovind.

Colombo ODI: Sri Lanka thwart Narine to beat West Indies in opener

Colombo ODI: Sri Lanka thwart Narine to beat West Indies in opener

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Sri Lanka paceman Suranga Lakmal took three quick wickets before Tillakaratne Dilshan smashed a 32-ball 59 to lead Sri Lanka to a tense one-wicket win in a rain-curtailed first one-dayer against West Indies.

1st Test: Mathews helps Sri Lanka defy New Zealand

1st Test: Mathews helps Sri Lanka defy New Zealand

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

It was the first time in Test cricket that a full day's play had been completed without a wicket falling since the first day of the second match between South Africa and Bangladesh on Feb. 29, 2008.

Ross Taylor shines as Kiwis beat Sri Lanka in first T20I

Ross Taylor shines as Kiwis beat Sri Lanka in first T20I

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series in Pallekele.

Shakib slams double ton as Bangladesh take Day 2 honours vs New Zealand

Shakib slams double ton as Bangladesh take Day 2 honours vs New Zealand

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Shakib Al Hasan stroked the highest individual score for Bangladesh and combined with Mushfiqur Rahim in a record partnership on the second day of the first Test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve on Friday.

Amla, Rossouw tons seal SA's series win over West Indies

Amla, Rossouw tons seal SA's series win over West Indies

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Hashim Amla and Rilee Rossouw smashed quick-fire centuries as South Africa crushed West Indies

FII investments past $10 bn this year

FII investments past $10 bn this year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Rashesh Shah, MD, Edelwiss Capital, said apart from participating in mega public offers, ADRs, and FCCB conversions, FIIs have started investing in the secondary markets over the last few weeks.

Bottom-placed Royal Challengers, Daredevils seek revival

Bottom-placed Royal Challengers, Daredevils seek revival

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Royal Challengers and Delhi Daredevils, desperate for a victory under their belt, will try to outdo each other in Saturday's Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru.

Bangladesh: 86 killed in landslides

Bangladesh: 86 killed in landslides

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Experts and officials blamed the disaster on indiscriminate hill cutting during the last three decades, exposing the residents to the impending danger.

120 million Indians will be unemployed!

120 million Indians will be unemployed!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Just see what kind of political, social and economic impact it will have when the number of unemployed goes up four times in one year suddenly.'

Akshay, Twinkle holiday in France

Akshay, Twinkle holiday in France

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Why the Garden City is submerged under apathy

Why the Garden City is submerged under apathy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Today, half the lakes in Bengaluru are encroached upon.

Djokovic enter semis; Konta beats Ostapenko

Djokovic enter semis; Konta beats Ostapenko

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Novak Djokovic continued his Wimbledon preparations by beating American Donald Young 6-2, 7-6(9) on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Aegon International tournament at Eastbourne.

Wimbledon: Djokovic knocked out by Querrey; Murray wins

Wimbledon: Djokovic knocked out by Querrey; Murray wins

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 7-6(5) by American Sam Querrey in the Wimbledon third round on Saturday. The Serbian top seed trailed by two sets overnight after the Court One match was interrupted by rain on Friday and there was no escape for the 29-year-old as Querrey, the 28th seed, completed a huge shock.

De Grandhomme's mantra: Keep it simple

De Grandhomme's mantra: Keep it simple

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

De Grandhomme (60 off 47 balls) played a crucial role in New Zealand's four-wicket victory over South Africa in Birmingham on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Dominant England thrash India at Lord's

PHOTOS: Dominant England thrash India at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

England hammered India by an innings and 159 runs in the second Test at Lord's on Day 4 to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series, on Sunday.

Shah Rukh gets paid more than Salman, Akshay!

Shah Rukh gets paid more than Salman, Akshay!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

While Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar follow, there's no sign of Aamir Khan, whose latest film Dangal is one of the most successful Hindi films ever made.

Green veggies costlier by up to 100%; Onion hits 2-year high

Green veggies costlier by up to 100%; Onion hits 2-year high

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Not only primary vegetables, but also additives like garlic, ginger and chilly have recorded a sharp increase in prices

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Several parts of north and west India reeled under scorching heat wave with the temperature touching 50 degree Celsius in Rajasthan's Churu district on Tuesday, even as the meteorological department predicted very heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya till May 28.

India vs Australia: How the numbers stack up

India vs Australia: How the numbers stack up

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Cricketing superpowers clash in an ODI series Sunday onwards. Rajeesh Gupta gives us all the numbers on India-Australia one day encounters.

Pakistan's pacers send South Africa crashing

Pakistan's pacers send South Africa crashing

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

A hostile trio of Pakistan left-arm fast bowlers took full advantage of a pitch freshened by rain to hand pre-tournament favourites South Africa their second defeat in the ICC World Cup.

Sri Lanka beat Proteas by D/L method, take 2-0 lead in ODI series

Sri Lanka beat Proteas by D/L method, take 2-0 lead in ODI series

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Rain and an on-field injury which prevented South African opener Hashim Amla from batting spurred Sri Lanka to a 17-run win under the Duckworth-Lewis method in the second One-dayer in Colombo on Tuesday.

Sharapova splutters, Nadal sparkles

Sharapova splutters, Nadal sparkles

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

David Nalbandian saved three match points to sink Frenchman Sebastien Grosjean 5-7, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, 6-1.

India maintains No.3 spot in ODIs; Kohli placed second

India maintains No.3 spot in ODIs; Kohli placed second

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

India mantained its number three position in the recently released MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings which is being headed by world champions Australia. With 110 rating points in its kitty, India are place below Australia (123) and second-placed New Zealand (113).

Ashwin engaged in a war of words with Hogg

Ashwin engaged in a war of words with Hogg

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Ravichandran Ashwin and Rodney Hogg were engaged in a war of words with the former Australian pacer saying that the Indian spinner was successful against South Africa mainly due to the spin-friendly wickets during the Test series.

'If I give myself up I'll end up in a cell': Brussels suicide bomber's last note

'If I give myself up I'll end up in a cell': Brussels suicide bomber's last note

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Ibrahim El Bakraoui, who helped kill 14 people when he set off his suicide vest at Brussels airport on Tuesday, left the will in the bin of the terror cell's Schaerbeek safehouse.

Younis Khan to miss third ODI

Younis Khan to miss third ODI

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Pakistan's Younis Khan will miss the third ODI against West Indies due to the death of his elder brother.

Ashwin spins his way to new highs

Ashwin spins his way to new highs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Steve Smith led the way with another good knock as Australia raced to 251 for 6 and a lead of 348 over India before rain stopped play at the end of the fourth day in the fourth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Statistical highlights from the day's play.

At 7, he's the youngest to scale Kilimanjaro

At 7, he's the youngest to scale Kilimanjaro

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

He just wanted to see some snow. But he got much more than that. Samanyu, all of 7, scaled Africa's loftiest peak and proved that no dream is impossible. And that age is just a number.

Skymet lowers monsoon forecast; odds of a drought at 60%

Skymet lowers monsoon forecast; odds of a drought at 60%

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

India now faced a higher likelihood of a drought in some parts, as monsoon rain would be less than predicted in April, private weather forecaster Skymet said on Friday.

PHOTOS: Agarwal's double century puts India in control

PHOTOS: Agarwal's double century puts India in control

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Mayank Agarwal showed insatiable appetite for runs, converting his maiden Test hundred into a brilliant double before the Indian spinners tightened the noose around the exhausted South Africans on the second day of the first Test.

India renew pursuit of history, South Africa revival

India renew pursuit of history, South Africa revival

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

India will look to crush a South African revival before it becomes a threat to their pursuit of a maiden ODI series triumph here when the two sides clash in the fifth one-dayer, on Tuesday.