News for 'Kangaroo'

Batters should show more intent against Jadeja: Kumble

Batters should show more intent against Jadeja: Kumble

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The legendary Anil Kumble has heaped praise on Ravindra Jadeja for his ability to change angles and advised the batters to display more attacking intent if they have to get on top of the left-arm spinner.

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Mahua asserted that despite all efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party to "sound the death knell" for constitutional democracy, India is too great a country to be destroyed by the fascists.

Aussies Must Be Wary Of Delhi Pitch

Aussies Must Be Wary Of Delhi Pitch

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'Delhi can be expected to have very low bounce, in case they put in some grass, then the wicket becomes decent for batting also.'

Mumbai author quits German art fest over 'Zionism-Hindutva' letter

Mumbai author quits German art fest over 'Zionism-Hindutva' letter

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Mumbai-based author Ranjit Hoskote has quit the Finding Committee for the upcoming Documenta art festival in Germany, following criticism for signing a letter that compared Zionism and Hindu nationalism.

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The 14-year political journey of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has encountered both upheaval and elevation, as her expulsion from Parliament in a cash-for-query case marked the culmination of her tumultuous parliamentary term.

Erroneous, political: Oppn MPs in Moitra dissent note

Erroneous, political: Oppn MPs in Moitra dissent note

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

In their dissent notes, the opposition members alleged that the inquiry process is a "farce" and a "proverbial kangaroo court".

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

When Wahab Riaz made the Kangaroos hop

When Wahab Riaz made the Kangaroos hop

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The World Cup quarter-final at the Adelaide Oval looked set for a tame ending after Australia shot out Pakistan for a meagre 213. Paceman Wahab, however, sparked the match into life with two wickets and an enthralling duel with Shane Watson.

South Africa looking to take Netherlands in their stride!

South Africa looking to take Netherlands in their stride!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

From staying under the radar in the lead-up to the World Cup to becoming high-flyers, South Africa have started playing to potential and are firm favourites against the Dutch.

Anyone guilty must be punished, but media trial not on, says Mamata

Anyone guilty must be punished, but media trial not on, says Mamata

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Days after senior West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the school recruitment scam, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday slammed the media for allegedly launching a "malicious campaign" against her party.

Ethics panel recommends expelling Mahua Moitra from LS, Cong MP votes in favour

Ethics panel recommends expelling Mahua Moitra from LS, Cong MP votes in favour

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

According to sources, Preneet Kaur, a Congress MP, is believed to have voted in support of the report.

Oppn decries Mahua's expulsion; BJP says 'apt move'

Oppn decries Mahua's expulsion; BJP says 'apt move'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra's expulsion from the Lok Sabha triggered a political slugfest on Friday, with the opposition calling it a 'betrayal of India's parliamentary democracy' and the Bharatiya Janata Party asserting that it was an 'apt decision' as there was proof of the allegations levelled against her.

What's Priyanka Doing in Lucknow?

What's Priyanka Doing in Lucknow?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador visited an anganwadi and the Avanti Bai Hospital during her two- day stay in Lucknow.

Can Mahua Moitra Fight A 30 Year Battle With BJP?

Can Mahua Moitra Fight A 30 Year Battle With BJP?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

For that to happen, Moitra's much followed speeches should be heard outside Parliament so that the PR spins of the ruling dispensation are countered with informed debate, argues Shyam G Menon.

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra was expelled on Friday from the Lok Sabha after the House adopted the report of its Ethics Committee that held her guilty of accepting gifts and illegal gratification from a businessman to further his interest.

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

800 gets so lost in celebrating its grand subject that it forgets something pretty elementary: Cricket is a team sport!, notes Sreehari Nair.

Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after...

Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Johnson, 58, had been under investigation by a parliamentary inquiry looking into whether he misled the House of Commons about lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oppenheimer: Film-Making At Its Exhilarating Best

Oppenheimer: Film-Making At Its Exhilarating Best

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The narrative is faithful to the source, American Prometheus, but what makes it absolutely spell-binding is Christopher Nolan's technique, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Media house with business interests bad for journalism, for democracy: CJI

Media house with business interests bad for journalism, for democracy: CJI

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The media must confine itself to honest journalism and not use it as a tool to expand its influence and business interests, Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana said on Tuesday.

Ashwin gets cracking in the nets

Ashwin gets cracking in the nets

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Ravichandran Ashwin took no time to switch to the red ball format as he got cracking in the nets in Sydney.

Top moments from the week gone by

Top moments from the week gone by

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Here are the best images from across the world from the previous week.

World Cup diary: Guerrero hopes to hug Socceroos skipper

World Cup diary: Guerrero hopes to hug Socceroos skipper

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero has promised to give his Australian counterpart Mile Jedinak 'a big hug' before Tuesday's match between the teams as a thank you for his personal support in overturning Guerrero's drug suspension.

The horrible price wildlife is paying due to Australian fires

The horrible price wildlife is paying due to Australian fires

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

As fires continue to rip through Australia, some devastating numbers are emerging: At least 24 people killed. More than 15.6 million acres torched. Over 1,400 homes destroyed. And, according to one biodiversity expert's count, an estimated 480 million animals killed.

6mn hectares gutted, Australia blaze may intensify further

6mn hectares gutted, Australia blaze may intensify further

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Since September 2019, Australia's raging bushfire crisis has killed 24 people, reduced to ashes hundreds of homes and pushed many species towards extinction. The bushfires continued to pose serious threat in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia.

The FUNNIEST Animals You Can See!

The FUNNIEST Animals You Can See!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Guffaw seeing these frontrunners in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2022.

Rugby League: New Zealand upset Australia to win Four Nations

Rugby League: New Zealand upset Australia to win Four Nations

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

New Zealand edged Australia 22-18 to win the Four Nations title in Wellington on Saturday in a stunning upset of rugby league's traditionally dominant world power.

Mandira's Aussie holiday

Mandira's Aussie holiday

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Some stunning pictures!

BJP MPs walk out of a meeting of JPC on 2G scam

BJP MPs walk out of a meeting of JPC on 2G scam

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party members on Wednesday walked out of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on the 2G scam, dubbing it as a 'kangaroo court' following differences on the issue of calling Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to depose before it.

Wacky Wozniacki bounces into Melbourne quarters

Wacky Wozniacki bounces into Melbourne quarters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2011

Caroline Wozniacki continued her news conference shenanigans at the Australian Open on Sunday, telling a tale of being scratched by a kangaroo and then later admitting on social networking website Twitter she had concocted the whole thing.

People's court to decide Bihar cops' fate: Maoists

People's court to decide Bihar cops' fate: Maoists

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Maoists have threatened to decide the fate of the four kidnapped policemen at a kangaroo court after the deadline given the by outlawed rebels to the Bihar government expired.

Here's a sneak peak of the funniest animals this year!

Here's a sneak peak of the funniest animals this year!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are back for 2021 to show that all animals have a funny bone. Now in its seventh year, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has already received thousands of entries from around the world, catching some of wildlife's funniest moments on camera. This year, the competition organisers are releasing some of the shots that have already had them howling like hyenas, to inspire both professional and amateur photographers to enter their own images before June 30, 2021. We bring you some of our favourites.

Australian state allows sports fans back in stadiums

Australian state allows sports fans back in stadiums

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

As Australia moves ahead with relaxing a lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, a state government gave the all clear for more than 2,000 fans to attend an Australian Rules Football game at a stadium in Adelaide this weekend. Australia has suffered at least 102 COVID-19 deaths and about 7,200 infections, but it has not reported a death for more than a week, and new cases have dwindled to less than 20 daily.

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The results for the People's Choice Award for the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year are in.

PIX: Tennis stars hang out with wild friends at Aus Open

PIX: Tennis stars hang out with wild friends at Aus Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Sloane Stephens, Kim Clijsters, Hyeon Chung among others were made acquainted with snakes and crocs of a varied variety, and kissed and cuddled Koala bears on Wednesday.

The Funniest Animals You Can Meet!

The Funniest Animals You Can Meet!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The funniest wildlife photography competition in the world.

Adelaide hotel as quarantine centre for Indian team?

Adelaide hotel as quarantine centre for Indian team?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

With Australia sealing its borders and putting restrictions on travel to contain the dreaded disease, cricket authorities are trying to find ways to manage health and safety of the visiting teams if the series goes ahead as planned.

Want to swim with turtles?

Want to swim with turtles?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Ride a horse in water, experience aboriginal culture and breakfast with kangaroos.