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'Kohli is not invincible, slip catching let us down'

'Kohli is not invincible, slip catching let us down'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

England pacer James Anderson says Virat Kohli is not 'invincible' and poor slip fielding from his team mates has allowed the Indian skipper to get off the hook in the first innings of the first Test in Birmingham.

'India is the swing superpower of the 21st century'

'India is the swing superpower of the 21st century'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'If India maintains the Constitutional set-up that its founders envisaged -- which is that it is a parliamentary democracy, with a broadly speaking market economy, in which all people are equal as everyone votes, in which the rights of minorities are respected -- that will be a great thing.' 'Not just for India. But for humanity.'

EPL PIX: Title-chasing Liverpool frustrated in goalless derby draw

EPL PIX: Title-chasing Liverpool frustrated in goalless derby draw

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

It promises to be a tense and thrilling finale to the season but Liverpool, who have frittered away a seven-point lead, will need to regain their momentum quickly if they are to push for their first league title since 1990.

CA name pay war boss Roberts as new CEO

CA name pay war boss Roberts as new CEO

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

A former first class batsman for New South Wales with a strong corporate background, the 46-year-old Roberts has been Sutherland's deputy for a number of years since joining the CA board as an independent director in 2012.

With similar pitch conditions at Brisbane, Aus likely to go in with same attack

With similar pitch conditions at Brisbane, Aus likely to go in with same attack

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Aus all-rounder James Faulkner says that the new Powerplay rule crucial to team's total

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Alastair Cook, as unflappable as ever, led from the front in the final innings of his record-breaking Test career as England built a commanding 154-run lead over India at the Oval on Sunday.

Faulkner reckons team that starts well will progress

Faulkner reckons team that starts well will progress

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

'If you look at the past, between India and Australia, whether we played them over there or in Australia, you've seen a lot of runs and I think that will happen come game day' 'Both teams are exposed and I think if you don't have nerves, you have issues'

'You haven't won the game until you dismiss Dhoni'

'You haven't won the game until you dismiss Dhoni'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Talking about the final game of the ODI series, New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham, who is back after recovering from a hamstring injury, said he expects the ball to do a bit at the Westpac Stadium, like it did in Hamilton where India were bowled out for 92 before suffering an eight-wicket loss.

Meghalaya: NPP demands CM's ouster over 'nexus' with ultras

Meghalaya: NPP demands CM's ouster over 'nexus' with ultras

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Meghalaya's opposition National People's Party on Monday renewed its demand for resignation of Congress Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma's for alleged 'nexus' with Garo tribe militant outfit A'chik National Volunteer Council-Breakaway and institution of a Central Bureau of Investigation or the National Investigation Agency probe into the allegation.

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Jaishankar said that the resolution on Kashmir introduced by Jayapal in the House is not a fair characterisation of the situation in J-K. And also said that he has no interest in meeting the Congresswoman.

Why Irish women's soccer team changed in public toilets?

Why Irish women's soccer team changed in public toilets?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Members of Ireland's women's soccer team threatened on Tuesday to boycott their next international match unless the country's football association tackles what they described as "humiliating" working conditions.

What's in a brand name?

What's in a brand name?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Brands names are always critical, but -- as Ambi Parameswaran has discovered -- finding the right one for the Indian consumer requires something special.

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner may wake with some relief on Thursday as they greet the final day of their ball-tampering bans

All fun and games: Murray fails at NBA half-court challenge, Bale trumps

All fun and games: Murray fails at NBA half-court challenge, Bale trumps

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The half court challenge allows a player five attempts to make a basket from a distance of 47ft (half court).

Under Armour-sponsored athletes oppose CEO's pro-Trump comments

Under Armour-sponsored athletes oppose CEO's pro-Trump comments

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Professional ballet dancer Misty Copeland, and wrestler turned-actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson joined National Basketball Association star Stephen Curry in opposing comments made by the chief executive of their sponsor Under Armour supporting US President Donald Trump.

K L Rahul is still MVPI

K L Rahul is still MVPI

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Match 25.

Morgan Stanley values STAR TV at $11.2 billion

Morgan Stanley values STAR TV at $11.2 billion

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Mukesh Ambani-owned TV18 Broadcast was valued at $824 million.

Champions League PIX: Late Firmino strike gives Liverpool win over PSG

Champions League PIX: Late Firmino strike gives Liverpool win over PSG

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Roberto Firmino struck a stoppage-time winner as Liverpool beat Paris St Germain 3-2 at Anfield on Tuesday after Kylian Mbappe looked to have secured a point for the French side in a compelling Champions League Group C clash.

Some Aus players have failed our culture, making a serious error of judgement: Waugh

Some Aus players have failed our culture, making a serious error of judgement: Waugh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

'A focused and balanced perspective is needed in the condemnation on those involved in this, with a clear and critical consideration to the social impact and mental health of all players'

Gina Haspel, Super Spy

Gina Haspel, Super Spy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Donald Trump's new CIA pick hasn't been greeted with the avalanche of media gush that inevitably follows a woman who becomes the first among her gender to get a top job.

4 Oscar pix that made us :)

4 Oscar pix that made us :)

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Featuring Casey, Ben, Mahershala, Ryan, Dev, Andre, Meryl, Viola...

4 Oscar pix that made us :)

4 Oscar pix that made us :)

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Featuring Casey, Ben, Mahershala, Ryan, Dev, Andre, Meryl, Viola...

13 Indian banks lost out about 40 mn pounds in Force India sale: bidder

13 Indian banks lost out about 40 mn pounds in Force India sale: bidder

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Russian fertiliser group Uralkali said that by turning down its higher bid for the company, the administrators had denied the extra funds that would have accrued to the shareholder of Force India - Mallya's Orange India Holdings Sarl - which is subject to a freezing order issued by the UK's High Court in favour of his 13 creditor Indian banks, led by the State Bank of India.

World champions Smith, Watson ready for Royals show in IPL 8

World champions Smith, Watson ready for Royals show in IPL 8

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Australia's batting sensation Steven Smith tells Harish Kotian switching over from the Test and One-day mode to T20 will not be a problem for him in the upcoming eighth edition of the IPL.

Alastair Cook, one of English sport's quiet achievers

Alastair Cook, one of English sport's quiet achievers

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Alastair Cook was never the most innovative England cricket captain, his batting was designed to soothe rather than stir the blood and his personality was so cautious that it was little wonder he never featured when flashy sports awards were being handed out.

EPL PICS: Chelsea, Liverpool maintain winning run

EPL PICS: Chelsea, Liverpool maintain winning run

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Liverpool beat Leicester City 2-1 to post a fourth successive Premier League victory but conceded their first goal of the season after a nightmare mistake by new keeper Alisson.

Everton were more motivated and aggressive than us: Van Gaal

Everton were more motivated and aggressive than us: Van Gaal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Louis van Gaal accused his Manchester United players of being out-fought in a 3-0 defeat at Everton.

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The web of transactions is so complex that it requires expertise to understand the strategies involved in each fraud.'

'It's a catch-22 situation for India ahead of the World Cup'

'It's a catch-22 situation for India ahead of the World Cup'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said the dilemma over settling down into the right bowling combination has put the team in a "catch-22 situation" ahead of the ICC World Cup.

Confident India face gutsy Kiwis in series deciding 3rd T20I

Confident India face gutsy Kiwis in series deciding 3rd T20I

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

A first T20 series victory in New Zealand will be the icing on the cake for the Men in Blue, who have far exceeded expectations during their three-month sojourn in this part of the world.

Smart money is sitting the Brexit panic out

Smart money is sitting the Brexit panic out

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Many investors clearly think they can play this game.

PHOTOS: Warner, bowlers give Australia bonus point win over England

PHOTOS: Warner, bowlers give Australia bonus point win over England

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

David Warner struck a scintillating hundred to guide Australia to a comfortable three-wicket victory over England in the opening match of the tri-nation One-day series in Sydney. Images the match.

'It's just been the most surreal four days of my life'

'It's just been the most surreal four days of my life'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

England batsman Alastair Cook said he could not have penned the final chapter of his Test career any better after he signed off with a memorable 147 against India at the Oval on Monday. Starting the day on 46 not out, the 33-year-old left-hander played with the kind of fluency that has been missing from his game this summer as he reached three figures for the 33rd time to help England score 423-8 declared.

Trump sacks FBI director Comey

Trump sacks FBI director Comey

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The shock move comes days after Comey testified on Capitol Hill about the FBI's investigation into Russia's election meddling and a possible collusion between the country and Trump's campaign.

E-mail server row: Hillary walks free, Republicans fume

E-mail server row: Hillary walks free, Republicans fume

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

In a big relief to Hillary Clinton, Attorney General Loretta Lynch has said the Democratic presidential candidate would not face any charges over allegations that she violated rules by using a private email server while she was US Secretary of State.

Trump meets with top journos; calls them 'deceitful liars'

Trump meets with top journos; calls them 'deceitful liars'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

'It was like a f---ing firing squad,' The New York Post reported.

Watch! Super-cute little chefs teach you how to cook

Watch! Super-cute little chefs teach you how to cook

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Zayn James Doddi loves cooking. As do these other young chefs. Take a look.

Root shocked as Vaughan, Hussain blast England

Root shocked as Vaughan, Hussain blast England

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

New England skipper Joe Root was taken aback by the 'unfair' criticism made by Michael Vaughan of his side's performance.

Markets end half a percent lower ahead of inflation data

Markets end half a percent lower ahead of inflation data

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Nifty PSU bank index dropped nearly 2%

No ordinary Joe as England take Root

No ordinary Joe as England take Root

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Joe Root was earmarked as a future England captain from the day he made his Test debut in 2012 and after scoring a bucket-load of runs he duly landed the job just over four years later.