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India denies stopping issuance of visas in Sri Lanka

India denies stopping issuance of visas in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The High Commission said it was striving to return to its normal functioning soon.

Can Sri Lanka break their Test duck in India?

Can Sri Lanka break their Test duck in India?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Sri Lanka look incapable of stopping India from winning a ninth to tie England and Australia for the record for most consecutive Test series wins

Is Rohit the perfect captain to lead India to 3rd World Cup title?

Is Rohit the perfect captain to lead India to 3rd World Cup title?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Laid-back Rohit best man to lead India to third WC title: Ponting

Court asks NCB to file new affidavit in 2500 kg drug bust off Kerala coast

Court asks NCB to file new affidavit in 2500 kg drug bust off Kerala coast

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The court was considering the petition of the NCB seeking the custody of Pakistan national accused Zubair Derakshshandeh for five days from today.

Will Ayodhya Be 2024's Top Tourist Destination?

Will Ayodhya Be 2024's Top Tourist Destination?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

With the Ram Mandir scheduled to open its doors to visitors in January, Ayodhya is expected to welcome travelers both from India and abroad.

Sri Lanka eyeing elusive win in India

Sri Lanka eyeing elusive win in India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Chasing an elusive dream of winning their first cricket Test in India, Sri Lanka will begin their gruelling tour with a two-day tour fixture against a depleted Board President's XI, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

China carries out veiled attack on India in spy ship row

China carries out veiled attack on India in spy ship row

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Chinese ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong said that China was happy that the matter was dealt with and Beijing and Colombo jointly safeguard each other's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.

10,000 Indian construction workers to reach Israel

10,000 Indian construction workers to reach Israel

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Following the conflict, Israel has banned the entry of Palestinian workers. The departure of several thousand other foreign workers, the Israeli construction industry has been facing a deep crisis.

Dhoni and India on the cusp of record treble

Dhoni and India on the cusp of record treble

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

After sealing victory in the 2011 50-over World Cup final in Mumbai, Dhoni led India to Champions Trophy glory in England two years later. They now stand just one match away from becoming the first country to hold three major limited-overs titles at the same time.

'Sri Lanka will adopt India first approach'

'Sri Lanka will adopt India first approach'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Admiral Colombage said that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would have an India first approach as the key to strategic security.

PIX: Indian team leaves for Nidahas Trophy

PIX: Indian team leaves for Nidahas Trophy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The Rohit Sharma-led, Indian team, on Sunday, departed for the Nidahas T20 Trophy to be played in Sri Lanka from Tuesday.

India battle Pakistan as both teams eye spot in Asia Cup final

India battle Pakistan as both teams eye spot in Asia Cup final

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Driven into a corner after their defeat to Sri Lanka, India will look to regroup quickly and plug their loopholes as they go into the make or break match against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup in Dhaka on Sunday.

Airfares Zoom For Diwali Week!

Airfares Zoom For Diwali Week!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

During the Diwali week (November 10-16), airfares on major routes across the country have surged by up to 44 per cent.

Questions over T20 tournament as Irfan tests positive

Questions over T20 tournament as Irfan tests positive

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Former India pace bowler Irfan Pathan became the fourth player from the recently-held Road Safety World Series tournament to test positive for COVID-19.

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

A number of their leading players are contracted to play in the Indian Premier League, which is due to start next month.

How Eden Gardens fought for the WC semis and won!

How Eden Gardens fought for the WC semis and won!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Aura of iconic Eden Gardens clinched it for us: CAB president

Lanka lifts night curfew; attacks insult to humanity, says cardinal

Lanka lifts night curfew; attacks insult to humanity, says cardinal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

'What happened last Sunday is a great tragedy, an insult to humanity'

Will Udhayanidhi's Elevation Backfire On Stalin?

Will Udhayanidhi's Elevation Backfire On Stalin?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Udhayanidhi's 'untimely' elevation as deputy CM may be used against the party, for critics to argue that the DMK's 'first family's is not concerned about anything else but their clan's welfare. If packaged and delivered properly, some of the sting may stick at election time, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Numbers Game: Of Sri Lanka's record chase and Dhawan's ton

Numbers Game: Of Sri Lanka's record chase and Dhawan's ton

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Statistical highlights of the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Sri Lanka, in London.

Minnows Canada eye upsets, second round of World Cup

Minnows Canada eye upsets, second round of World Cup

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Cricket minnows Canada have no intention of being the whipping boys of the World Cup and are determined to cause upsets and advance to the second round, skipper Ashish Bagai said on Thursday.

Your success is of great significance to us: Modi in Lanka Parliament

Your success is of great significance to us: Modi in Lanka Parliament

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Modi strongly pitched for enhanced cooperation in key areas of maritime security and counter-terrorism.

Paddy Upton tested for swine flu

Paddy Upton tested for swine flu

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The Indian cricket team's trainer and mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton has been tested for suspected swine flu. The results of the test are expected later in the day. Upton, who arrived in Nagpur on Wednesday afternoon for Friday's second One-Day International against Sri Lanka, showed symptoms of swine flu on Tuesday and was taken to a private hospital in Rajkot, venue of the first India-Sri Lanka one-dayer.

Statistical highlights: India-SL, 3rd Test, Day 1

Statistical highlights: India-SL, 3rd Test, Day 1

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Harbhajan Singh's figures of four for 107 are his second-best against Sri Lanka in India -- his best being 7 for 62 at Ahmedabad in December 2005.

Tri-series is good preparation for WC: Taylor

Tri-series is good preparation for WC: Taylor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor on Monday said the tri-series in Sri Lanka would earn Black Caps some valuable experience of playing in sub-continent conditions before the 2011 World Cup.

ICC plays down WC final toss controversy

ICC plays down WC final toss controversy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat on Monday played down the toss controversy during the India-Sri Lanka World Cup final, when the coin had to flipped twice by India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, following a confusion.

UK's Superdry to sell South Asia IP assets to Reliance for 40 million pounds

UK's Superdry to sell South Asia IP assets to Reliance for 40 million pounds

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

UK fashion retailer Superdry on Wednesday said it will sell its intellectual property assets in South Asia to Reliance Retail for 40 million pounds (Rs 402 crore) through a joint venture. Superdry, whose fashion line mostly includes sweatshirts, hoodies and jackets, will own 24 per cent of the joint venture while Reliance Retail, India's largest retailer, will have the remaining 76 per cent. Under the agreement, Superdry's brand IP assets in South Asia will be permanently transferred to the new JV entity.

'Kotla pitch unfit for international matches'

'Kotla pitch unfit for international matches'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Endorsing his India team-mate Gautam Gambhir's view that the Ferozeshah Kotla pitch was not suitable for international matches, off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday said practice games should have been held on the wicket before the One-dayer against Sri Lanka.

IN PICS: Indonesia shaken by quake aftershocks

IN PICS: Indonesia shaken by quake aftershocks

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

A massive earthquake of 8.7 magnitude hit waters off Indonesia triggering tsunami fears across the Indian Ocean nations, including India, reviving memories of the 2004 devastation that had claimed tens of thousands of lives in the region.

Massive quake rattles Indonesia; tremors across India

Massive quake rattles Indonesia; tremors across India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

A massive quake measuring 8.7 on the Richter Scale rattled northern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, at around 2:38 pm, because of which tremors were experienced across the eastern coast of India, principally in Kolkata, Chennai, and also in Bengaluru.

Mumbai to host final, two other matches of 2011 WC

Mumbai to host final, two other matches of 2011 WC

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Mumbai will host the final, along with two other matches, while Mohali will host one of the semi-finals of the 2011 Cricket World Cup to be organised jointly by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The Local Organising Committee met in Mumbai on Wednesday to finalise the venue-based distribution of the 29 games that India is scheduled to host.

Spotted: Sreesanth in Calicut

Spotted: Sreesanth in Calicut

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Reader Salman from Saudi Arabia spotted India pacer S Sreesanth while shopping in Calicut.

LTTE linked to ULFA: Lankan minister

LTTE linked to ULFA: Lankan minister

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

"Sri Lanka in its battle against terrorism has set examples and its successes has given other democracies hope that terrorism can be fought and overcome," Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said.

QUIZ: Whom did Dhoni hit for a six to win the 2011 World Cup for India?

QUIZ: Whom did Dhoni hit for a six to win the 2011 World Cup for India?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Let's see how much you remember of the previous World Cups.

Gavaskar slams rotation of players

Gavaskar slams rotation of players

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday slammed the proposed rotation of the top-order batsmen in the Indian team in the cricket tri-series in Australia, saying that it suggested that the players are unfit.

A Match of Many Records

A Match of Many Records

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The first One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka witnessed important milestones being set and new records being made.

Historical and amazing photos of Rolls-Royce

Historical and amazing photos of Rolls-Royce

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

We take a look at Rolls-Royce's amazing and path-breaking journey.

Sangakkara scintillates

Sangakkara scintillates

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

A career-best unbeaten 138 by wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara marked the revival of Sri Lankan batting fortunes.

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday and Tuesday.

ODI rankings: Virat Kohli rises to second position

ODI rankings: Virat Kohli rises to second position

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

Virat Kohli achieved his career-best ranking as he gained one position to be at second spot in the latest ICC Player Rankings for ODI batsmen, which was released on Sunday.

Security blanket for World Cup match at Kotla

Security blanket for World Cup match at Kotla

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

The Ferozeshah Kotla Stadium here, which will host four World Cup matches, has been turned into a virtual fortress with Delhi police personnel, gun-totting commandos and private security guards leaving nothing to chance ahead of Thursday's South Africa-West Indies clash.