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Zimbabwe may boycott final ODI against Pakistan

Zimbabwe may boycott final ODI against Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

Zimbabwe players are considering whether to play the final one-day international against Pakistan in Harare on Saturday as they protest against the non-payment of salaries by their country's cricket board.

This deadly Chinese drone could be an export hit

This deadly Chinese drone could be an export hit

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

China's latest combat drone which made its maiden flight this week could become the biggest export item for the Communist giant as it is comparable to the US' Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle, a top official has said.

Want to work hard to stay No 1: Marin

Want to work hard to stay No 1: Marin

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

She might have won almost all big events in a short span of her international career but Olympic champion and World No. 1 Carolina Marin of Spain says she is still hungry for titles.

PBL: Marin sees off Ponnappa as Hyderabad beat Bengaluru

PBL: Marin sees off Ponnappa as Hyderabad beat Bengaluru

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Rio Olympics gold medallist Carolina Marin won her trump game after facing some anxious moments against Ashwini Ponnappa as Hyderabad Hunters defeated Bengaluru Smashers 4-3 in a sea-saw Premier Badminton League contest in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Manchester derby: United and City clash set to ignite season

Manchester derby: United and City clash set to ignite season

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

A clash between supposedly the two most expensive lineups in history overseen by two of the most decorated coaches will end the phoney war and ignite the Premier League season for real when Manchester United host Manchester City on Saturday.

Kamran comes to brother Umar's defence

Kamran comes to brother Umar's defence

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal's scathing attack on the Pakistan team management could hurt his chances of making a comeback to international cricket.

NASA's legendary Kepler telescope retires after finding thousands of worlds

NASA's legendary Kepler telescope retires after finding thousands of worlds

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The unmanned space telescope, which launched in 2009, leaves a legacy of more than 2,600 planet discoveries from outside our solar system

Govt clears multi-billion deal for Boeing military choppers

Govt clears multi-billion deal for Boeing military choppers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The government cleared a multi-billion dollar deal for attack helicopters and heavy-lift choppers with American aviation giant Boeing.

'I flew every day of the war'

'I flew every day of the war'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

An old fighter pilot remembers the best days of his life.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

World Cup Blog: Afghan superhero called Shapoor Zadran

World Cup Blog: Afghan superhero called Shapoor Zadran

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

I've never seen a coward captain like Misbah: Akhtar

I've never seen a coward captain like Misbah: Akhtar

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Former paceman Shoaib Akhtar labelled captain Misbah-ul-Haq "a coward" and "a selfish player" after Pakistan were crushed by 150 runs by West Indies in the World Cup on Saturday.

2nd Test: Bangladesh dismissed for 289 after Southee fifer

2nd Test: Bangladesh dismissed for 289 after Southee fifer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Southee had Kamrul Islam trapped in front for two in the 85th over, shortly after the game had been delayed for about 10 minutes when Rubel Hossain received medical treatment after being hit on the elbow by Trent Boult.

Maneka is right and Javadekar is wrong!

Maneka is right and Javadekar is wrong!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

'Never ever have so many states across the country declared animals as vermin as they have in 6 to 8 months.'

PIX: Hundreds flee after Boko Haram threatens villagers in Nigeria

PIX: Hundreds flee after Boko Haram threatens villagers in Nigeria

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

People from 4 villages near in Nigeria were forced to leave their homes and flee after the Boko Haram militants told them to leave or face consequences.

When Katrina, Ranbir, Hrithik looked different in the SAME film

When Katrina, Ranbir, Hrithik looked different in the SAME film

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Sukanya Verma looks back at actors, who have sported multiple looks in a single film.

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'The people of India have not only challenged the ruling dispensation with the constitution, they have also opened the eyes of the leadership that sits in the Opposition.'

Christchurch Test: New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka inside four days

Christchurch Test: New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka inside four days

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor calmly guided New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday.

Goodbye IT, colleges say hello to industry-ready courses

Goodbye IT, colleges say hello to industry-ready courses

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

PSG College of Technology has invited IT firms and external agencies to conduct training.

'If everyone wore a face mask, this thing will be gone tomorrow!'

'If everyone wore a face mask, this thing will be gone tomorrow!'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of the spread is by people coughing, or sneezing or talking loudly, in a very short distance, two metres from one another, and a mask will prevent that sort of transmission.'

AK-47 gets a makeover, will be called 'weapon of peace' now

AK-47 gets a makeover, will be called 'weapon of peace' now

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Kalashnikov assault rifles, popular with terrorists and national armies in Asia and Africa, have been given a makeover and a new logo by its Russian manufacturer that has dubbed them as "weapons of peace".

Olympics boxing: New dawn, same old controversy

Olympics boxing: New dawn, same old controversy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The professionals, whose arrival ends 112 years of amateur exclusivity but continues the sport's long tradition of controversy, will be harder to spot.

Trump gets a double shot in the arm before 'Super Tuesday'

Trump gets a double shot in the arm before 'Super Tuesday'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Former White House contender Christie's endorsement to Trump just ahead of the 'Super Tuesday' -- in which primary elections would be held in 11 states -- is expected to what is supporters said "seal the deal" for the 69-year-old reality TV star-turned-politician.

When iPhone photos become works of art

When iPhone photos become works of art

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

In the hands of skilled photographers, smartphones are capable of producing works of art - as these stunning images show. Now in its twelfth year, the iPhone Photography Awards competition aims to find the best photographs taken using just an iPhone. Every year since it was founded in 2007, the IPPAWARDS has selected the very best shots among thousands submitted by iPhone photographers from more than 140 countries around the world. This year's grand prize went to Gabriella Cigliano for a mesmerising image shot on an iPhone X of two young girls in Tanzania. Scroll down to take a look at the stunning photos that made the cut.

Shenwari gives Afghanistan first World Cup win

Shenwari gives Afghanistan first World Cup win

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Samiullah Shenwari produced a brilliant rearguard action to guide Afghanistan to their first World Cup victory with a dramatic one-wicket win over Scotland in their Pool A clash in Dunedin on Thursday.

All-rounder Ali's importance re-emphasised

All-rounder Ali's importance re-emphasised

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

England all-rounder Moeen Ali emphasised his importance to his side's cause when he followed up a match-winning century with two wickets in a 10-over spell against Scotland on Monday.

#CBSEPaperLeak: Three solutions

#CBSEPaperLeak: Three solutions

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The CBSE exam paper leak fiasco can be a blessing in disguise if it can give an impetus for such an exam reform, says Arghya Banerjee, founder of The Levelfield School, and an IIT-IIM alumnus.

New Zealand open World Cup with big win over Sri Lanka

New Zealand open World Cup with big win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Brendon McCullum gave the cricket World Cup an explosive opening, scoring a blazing 65, as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 98 runs on Saturday.

Football Extras: Barca escape Copa expulsion

Football Extras: Barca escape Copa expulsion

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver

10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

His epic public takedown of actor Dustin Hoffman is just the beginning.

Milne, Elliott in New Zealand World Cup squad

Milne, Elliott in New Zealand World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Fast bowler Adam Milne won the battle for the final pace bowling spot in New Zealand's cricket World Cup squad named on Thursday.

FinMin thinks out of the box, to get best talent for ailing PSBs

FinMin thinks out of the box, to get best talent for ailing PSBs

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The Finance Ministry is considering a proposal to rope in professionals from the private sector for appointment of chairman and CEO-cum-managing director in state-owned financial institutions as it looks for talent from a wider pool of applicants.

Christchurch Test: Sri Lanka openers recover after following on

Christchurch Test: Sri Lanka openers recover after following on

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Sri Lanka openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Kaushal Silva safely guided their side to 84 without loss in their second innings at the close of the second day's play in the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday after being forced to follow-on.

Sydney gunman demands Islamic State flag, wants talks with Aus PM

Sydney gunman demands Islamic State flag, wants talks with Aus PM

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

A gunman holding hostages at a popular cafe in Sydney has demanded delivery of an Islamic State flag and a conversation with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, a media report said on Monday.

Ezhamathe Varavu is worth a watch

Ezhamathe Varavu is worth a watch

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Ezhamathe Varavu may not be the best from the legendary team, but it is still worth a watch.

How the Hindustani fauj defeated the Pakistani fauj

How the Hindustani fauj defeated the Pakistani fauj

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Just 21 then, a young air force officer looks back at the 1971 war, which was like a baptism by fire in the fauj.

Vivo V1 Max: A stylish phone with great features

Vivo V1 Max: A stylish phone with great features

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

V1Max runs Vivo's FunTouch 2.1 operating system, which is based on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

3 things Man City must do to win against Real Madrid

3 things Man City must do to win against Real Madrid

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Until this season Manchester City's progression in the Champions League could be measured in baby steps but on Tuesday they can make a huge leap forward when they host Real Madrid in their first European semi-final for 45 years.

Must Read! How Indian engineers in the US can stay relevant

Must Read! How Indian engineers in the US can stay relevant

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

These six tricks could help you land good jobs.

Knock-out urgency comes early for Sri Lanka at World Cup

Knock-out urgency comes early for Sri Lanka at World Cup

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Out-of-form Sri Lanka must play every pool game at the World Cup as if it were a knockout match to ignite their stuttering campaign, captain Angelo Mathews said.