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'Howard's rejection shows ICC is dysfunctional'

'Howard's rejection shows ICC is dysfunctional'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Former Australian captain Kim Hughes feels rejection of John Howard's candidacy for the ICC vice-president's post has proved that cricket's governing body is a "dysfunctional" organisaton easily swayed by India's financial might.

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

A private funeral service was held for Warne's closest friends and family in Melbourne last week but all were invited to Wednesday's televised memorial where his father Keith mourned the loss of "a loving and caring son" and his former team mates remembered a fierce and mischievous competitor.

Ready Player One Review: Spielberg's love song is a thumping joyride

Ready Player One Review: Spielberg's love song is a thumping joyride

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

In Ready Player One, Steven Spielberg returns to an arena he predominantly parented with the optimism of a kid who hasn't forgotten what it's like to be an audience, notes Sukanya Verma.

AFC Cup: ATK Bagan down Bengaluru in opener

AFC Cup: ATK Bagan down Bengaluru in opener

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

ATK MB's first real opportunity of the game came midway through the first half when Boumous broke free on a counter-attack, shrugged off a challenge from Wangjam and managed to get a shot on target. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, however, got a strong hand to the strike and parried away.

Shabana@70: 5 STUNNING Performances

Shabana@70: 5 STUNNING Performances

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

As she turns 70 on September 18, Subhash K Jha picks five classic Shabana performances which you may have missed.

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.

Wimbledon: Mahut-Herbert win all-French men's double final

Wimbledon: Mahut-Herbert win all-French men's double final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hughes Herbert won the Wimbledon men's doubles title after a straight sets win over fellow French duo Julien Benneteau and Edouard Roger-Vasselin on Saturday.

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Microsoft on Friday (local time) announced that its co-founder Bill Gates has stepped down from the company's board of directors to dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities including global health and education. Gates will, however, continue to serve as the technology advisor to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

The film we secretly love to watch!

The film we secretly love to watch!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

What to WATCH on OTT

What to WATCH on OTT

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Intrigue filled whodunits, slice-of-life dramas, fast-paced animation, Sukanya Verma tells us what you can catch on OTT this week.

10 stunning shots by British Army's best lensmen

10 stunning shots by British Army's best lensmen

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Sergeant Rupert Frere, who transferred from a role in bomb disposal to become a photographer in the Royal Logistic Corps, won no fewer than five of the professional categories.

Buchanan may be England's consultant

Buchanan may be England's consultant

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

Despite turning down an offer to coach England, John Buchanan could be seen in a consultancy role with Andrew Strauss' team at the forthcoming Ashes series against Australia.

'I was never going to leave Chelsea'

'I was never going to leave Chelsea'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

England captain John Terry said on Sunday he was fully committed to Chelsea and that leaving the London club was "never a possibility".

Hillary Clinton in Afghanistan

Hillary Clinton in Afghanistan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The Democratic Senator with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Indian athletes' performance on Day 9 of the Commonwealth Games.

Chelsea's Hazard edges Spurs' Kane to win England's PFA player of the year

Chelsea's Hazard edges Spurs' Kane to win England's PFA player of the year

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Chelsea's Belgium forward won Eden Hazard England's PFA player of the year award ahead of Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane and Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea on Sunday.

Australia's Voges hospitalised after being hit on head

Australia's Voges hospitalised after being hit on head

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Australia batsman Adam Voges was taken to hospital after being struck in the head by a ball while fielding during a county game in England.

Freeze Frame: A Super Sports weekend, in pictures

Freeze Frame: A Super Sports weekend, in pictures

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Rediff.com gives you a peek into these action-packed moments from the weekend, frozen in time...

2 scientists share Nobel Prize for chemistry

2 scientists share Nobel Prize for chemistry

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

Peter Agre and Roderick MacKinnon have won for discoveries concerning channels in cell membranes.

World's 10 best performing CEOs

World's 10 best performing CEOs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has been ranked as the world's best performing CEO.

FA Cup PIX: Aguero scores twice in City win, Chelsea held by Norwich

FA Cup PIX: Aguero scores twice in City win, Chelsea held by Norwich

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Former Cup winners Coventry, now plying their trade in the bottom division of the Football League, revived memories of happier times as Jordan Willis and Jack Grimmer scored the goals in a 2-1 victory at the Ricoh Arena.

Golden Globes 2017: La La Land wins 7 awards

Golden Globes 2017: La La Land wins 7 awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Winners at a glance!

No CA contract extensions for Cowan, Khawaja

No CA contract extensions for Cowan, Khawaja

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Australia have cut opening batsman Ed Cowan and wicketkeeper Matthew Wade from their list of 18 centrally-contracted players, but handed opener Phillip Hughes another chance to establish himself in the national set-up.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The 78th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

Super Filmi Week: KJo's call for grace!

Super Filmi Week: KJo's call for grace!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Be it Oscars, Kareena Kapoor or Karan Johar, Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week is a study in grace for both the right and wrong reasons.

How Manikarnika became Jhansi ki Rani

How Manikarnika became Jhansi ki Rani

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

10 Things You Didn't Know About Manikarnika, Rani of Jhansi.

How Netflix series helps boost F1

How Netflix series helps boost F1

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Netflix's behind-the-scenes 'Drive to Survive' Formula One documentary has been a huge success that could change the way broadcasters engage with audiences, one of the sport's top sponsors said on Tuesday.

When death came calling on the cricket field

When death came calling on the cricket field

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Following the demise of Ankit Keshri here other instances when cricketers died while playing a match.

BAFTAs 2018: Amy Jackson rubs shoulders with Hollywood

BAFTAs 2018: Amy Jackson rubs shoulders with Hollywood

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The highlights of the glamorous Brit awards, right here.

SAG Awards: Nicole Kidman, Gary Oldman, Frances McDormand win

SAG Awards: Nicole Kidman, Gary Oldman, Frances McDormand win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Pictures from the starry night.

Don't Miss! BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Don't Miss! BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Rediff.com captures these moments and a lot more from the week gone by...

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

The nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced.

Sir Alex Ferguson recovering in hospital following brain surgery

Sir Alex Ferguson recovering in hospital following brain surgery

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Alex Ferguson, the most successful manager in Manchester United's history, underwent emergency surgery on Saturday for a brain haemorrhage, the club said.

World Cup diary: Dhoni-Kohli bonhomie

World Cup diary: Dhoni-Kohli bonhomie

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

As one entered the hotel porch in Perth, there was India's captain and his deputy engrossed in a chat like long-lost friends.

Mittal denies any bid to buy mountain in Britain

Mittal denies any bid to buy mountain in Britain

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal on Monday rubbished media reports here suggesting that he had bid for an iconic mountain range in Britain.

Tennis: Canadians Shapovalov, Raonic advance in Montreal

Tennis: Canadians Shapovalov, Raonic advance in Montreal

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Konta, Sharapova fall at Rogers Cup in Toronto

World Cup Blog: India have arrived and they are still building

World Cup Blog: India have arrived and they are still building

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Indian-American scientist develops paper test for cancer

Indian-American scientist develops paper test for cancer

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

In a breakthrough, an Indian-American scientist at the prestigious MIT has developed a simple, cheap, paper test that could improve cancer diagnosis rates and help people get treated earlier.

EPL: Brighton recover twice to salvage 2-2 draw with Stoke

EPL: Brighton recover twice to salvage 2-2 draw with Stoke

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The visitors went ahead through Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting but Pascal Gross equalised just before the break only for Kurt Zouma to head Stoke back in front moments later. Jose Izquierdo then levelled for Brighton on the hour to earn a deserved point.