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How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

From The New York Times to BBC and The Guardian to The Washington Post, the historic event in India's space programme on Wednesday made headlines across the globe.

'Mental strength holds the key in India-Aus WTC final'

'Mental strength holds the key in India-Aus WTC final'

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels the potency of Australia's pace attack in English conditions gives them the edge in next month's World Test Championship final against India, who could be "badly affected" by the absence of injured Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant.

Rabada powers South Africa to triumph in first Test

Rabada powers South Africa to triumph in first Test

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Kagiso Rabada ripped through the West Indies line-up as South Africa clinched an 87-run win over West Indies in the first Test.

'Curators should have freedom to prepare what is a good pitch'

'Curators should have freedom to prepare what is a good pitch'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'Should players and administrators be telling the curators how to prepare the pitch and what sort of pitch they want? It is the greatest bit of rubbish I have ever heard'.

Ryan Burl bags 5 wickets as Zimbabwe shock Australia

Ryan Burl bags 5 wickets as Zimbabwe shock Australia

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Leg-spinner Ryan Burl picked up 5 for 10 in just three overs on Saturday as Zimbabwe stunned Australia in the third One-Day International in Townsville, registering an exciting three-wicket victory and denying the hosts a series clean-sweep.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

Freedom of expression under threats worldwide, including India, warns Rushdie

Freedom of expression under threats worldwide, including India, warns Rushdie

Rediff.com16 May 2023

In a video message from New York on Monday night, the 75-year-old Mumbai-born author who has lived under the shadow of a fatwa since The Satanic Verses was published in the 1980s said it was important to continue to fight for the freedom to express and to publish.

Carlsen bags fifth World Chess Championship crown

Carlsen bags fifth World Chess Championship crown

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Norwegian beat Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia on Friday in Dubai.

IIT-ians oppose Dow sponsorship

IIT-ians oppose Dow sponsorship

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

India's premier technical institute, IIT-Bombay's golden jubilee celebrations -- to be held in New York from July 18 to 20 this year -- have stirred a hornet's nest. The reason is that Dow Chemicals is one of the main sponsors.

'Too late to change Bumrah's action'

'Too late to change Bumrah's action'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop said Jasprit Bumrah's career can only be managed by picking and choosing tournaments amid the relentless schedule.

Prince Gill Steals King Kohli's Thunder

Prince Gill Steals King Kohli's Thunder

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Shubman Gill's epic century powered Gujarat Titans to a sensational victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.

Global Chess League: Carlsen, Anand lead starry field: All you need to know!

Global Chess League: Carlsen, Anand lead starry field: All you need to know!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The stage is set for the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League to get underway in Dubai.

'I'd like Australia to bowl with a bit more courage'

'I'd like Australia to bowl with a bit more courage'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Australian cricket legend Ian Healy is shocked by the team management's decision to include two off-spinners -- Nathan Lyon and young Todd Murphy -- who have almost similar action.

Carlsen will not defend chess world title next year

Carlsen will not defend chess world title next year

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Magnus Carlsen will not defend his world championship in 2023 against Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi as he is not motivated to play another match, the Norwegian five-time champion said in a podcast on Wednesday.

143 runs in 111 balls! Take a bow, Harmanpreet Kaur!

143 runs in 111 balls! Take a bow, Harmanpreet Kaur!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'When @ImHarmanpreet is in this mood, she inhabits a different planet.'

'Australia will beat India in Test series if...'

'Australia will beat India in Test series if...'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Hosts India will have the upper hand if the tracks are rank turners in the upcoming Test series but Australia will win on 'fair' pitches, said former wicketkeeper Ian Healy.

'We even pulled Kapil's leg'

'We even pulled Kapil's leg'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'England were going great guns when Kapil threw the ball to Jimmy and then to me.'

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow's 'controversial dismissal' on the final Day of the second Ashes Test at the Lord's has left the cricketing world divided.

Ange becomes first Australian in the Premier League to...

Ange becomes first Australian in the Premier League to...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed former Celtic coach Ange Postecoglou as their new manager on a four-year contract.

Why Formula One is targeting Indian market

Why Formula One is targeting Indian market

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Formula One launch F1 TV in India, target 'strong mobile market'

I don't see India beating World champions Australia in ODI series: Ian Chappell

I don't see India beating World champions Australia in ODI series: Ian Chappell

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Former captain Ian Chappell feels the Indian team will be quite a handful for World champions Australia in the upcoming One-Day International series but the hosts will still be the favourites to win the five-game series as the visitors are short of one specialist batsman.

Cricket Australia apologises to survivors of child sexual abuse

Cricket Australia apologises to survivors of child sexual abuse

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Australia's cricket board has apologised to survivors of child sexual abuse who were involved in the sport and called on its members to join a national redress scheme.

Football PIX: Scotland stun Spain; Belgium beat Germany

Football PIX: Scotland stun Spain; Belgium beat Germany

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Scotland's Scott McTominay grabbed another brace of goals as they stunned a much-changed Spain side to earn a deserved 2-0 victory in their Euro 2024 qualifier.

Meet the most fashionable pets of 2020

Meet the most fashionable pets of 2020

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Check out these stylish pets and their cool designer outfits.

Cummins forgot about bowling himself in Delhi Test: Border

Cummins forgot about bowling himself in Delhi Test: Border

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The legendary Allan Border feels Pat Cummins had a lot to worry about as the series against India was his "first real test as captain".

'Genuine pace of Malik will be hard to ignore'

'Genuine pace of Malik will be hard to ignore'

Rediff.com8 May 2022

In a world where fast bowling is a valuable commodity, India are now a shining light, says Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell.

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Wimbledon will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the grasscourt Grand Slam as 'neutrals' this year.

Healy predicts the winner of India vs Australia Tests...

Healy predicts the winner of India vs Australia Tests...

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Former wicketkeeper Ian Healy predicted a 2-1 win for India in the four-Test series against Australia, starting in Nagpur on February 9, provided the hosts don't prepare "unreasonable wickets".

US May Finally Have Ambassador In India

US May Finally Have Ambassador In India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

On March 8, the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to advance former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti's nomination as US ambassador to India.

Wimbledon announces record prize money

Wimbledon announces record prize money

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The grasscourt major will be held from June 27 to July 10.

Anand loses to Anish Giri in Croatia Chess Tour

Anand loses to Anish Giri in Croatia Chess Tour

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Top-seed Ian Nepomniachtchi (Russia) led the field at the end of the Rapid with 11 points. He is followed by Giri, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (France), Duda and Saric on 10 points.

A Grand Night For James Bond

A Grand Night For James Bond

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The red carpet was rolled out for the long awaited new James Bond movie, No Time To Die at the Royal Albert Hall in London, September 28, 2021.

Global Chess League: Carlsen edges Anand as Warriors go top

Global Chess League: Carlsen edges Anand as Warriors go top

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Magnus Carlsen of SG Alpine Warriors defeated Viswanathan Anand and launched his team to the top of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in Dubai on Wednesday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool take title race down to the wire

EPL PIX: Liverpool take title race down to the wire

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Edge Southampton 2-1 to take campaign to final day of the season.

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

IPL can be truly said to have come of age. It is now more Indian than ever before. Teams often fielded fewer than the four allowed foreign players. Indian batters and bowlers were simply better in performance, consistency and reliability, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

'Nam yaad rakhna,' Tendulkar lauds Namibia

'Nam yaad rakhna,' Tendulkar lauds Namibia

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Sachin Tendulkar lauded the Namibia cricket team

Your OTT Menu: Dinosaurs Or Monsters? Cops Or Crooks?

Your OTT Menu: Dinosaurs Or Monsters? Cops Or Crooks?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Time travel, monsters, dinosaurs, Korean cops, what will you watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma offers her picks.

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

'Why is Australia not playing a tour game in India?': Clarke

'Why is Australia not playing a tour game in India?': Clarke

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Former captain Michael Clarke cannot fathom why Pat Cummins-led Australia are not playing any practice matches or tour games ahead of the four-Test series against India next month.