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India's Deepti Sharma gears up for WT20 World Cup

India's Deepti Sharma gears up for WT20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Change of T20 World Cup venue won't impact our preparation: Deepti Sharma

India won't tolerate any nuclear blackmail: Modi spells out new doctrine

India won't tolerate any nuclear blackmail: Modi spells out new doctrine

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Asserting that India will not tolerate any 'nuclear blackmail', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said operations against Pakistan have only been kept in abeyance and the future will depend on their behaviour.

Royal London Cup One Day: Pujara smashes career-best 174 for Sussex

Royal London Cup One Day: Pujara smashes career-best 174 for Sussex

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

On Sunday, Sussex batted first on a small county ground at Hove, and were 9/2 inside first four overs when Tom Clark (104 off 106 balls) and Pujara joined forces to add 205 runs for the third wicket.

Operation Sindoor is India's policy against terrorism

Operation Sindoor is India's policy against terrorism

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Presenting the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on May 12, 2025, in which he dictated India's new doctrines on countering terrorism.

Lalit Modi calls 'The Hundred' a financial flop

Lalit Modi calls 'The Hundred' a financial flop

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)'s financial projections on the prof itability of its pet project 'The Hundred' is largely "disconnected from reality" reckoned Lalit Modi, who conceptualised the vastly successful Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008.

Australia's spin great Warne tests positive for COVID-19

Australia's spin great Warne tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Australia's spin great Shane Warne has gone into isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.

Indians Were At X'mas WWI Truce!

Indians Were At X'mas WWI Truce!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The German and British sides, along with the Indian soldiers, met at halfway points, on no man's land and gave the Indian soldiers sweets and Christmas trees and they offered biscuits and cognac in return.

PIX: Newcastle end Arsenal's winning run

PIX: Newcastle end Arsenal's winning run

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Arsenal, who had 23 shots to Newcastle's seven, piled on the pressure late on to try to reduce the deficit but Newcastle manned the barricades to take a healthy lead to St James' Park.

Maharaj helps South Africa record 50th Test win by...

Maharaj helps South Africa record 50th Test win by...

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Overall, in 25 matches Maharaj has picked up 59 wickets, averaging 17.76 with a bowling strike rate of 35.5.

'I thought it was AI'

'I thought it was AI'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Photos of the damaged pitch showed an area of exposed sand that looked like a golf bunker near one of the corner flags.

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'The present generation, either due to historical amnesia or political propaganda, has been fed a narrative that paints India as an adversary rather than an ally.'

League Cup: Spurs quell Man United's fight back to reach semis

League Cup: Spurs quell Man United's fight back to reach semis

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Postecoglou moves a step closer to making good on his reputation for securing silverware in his second season at clubs and delivering a first cup for Spurs since they won the League Cup in 2008.

Warne would have done terrific job as Eng coach: Ponting

Warne would have done terrific job as Eng coach: Ponting

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I know he's done a bit of it in The Hundred (with the London Spirit) but having someone like Shane Warne to take over the England cricket team now he would have done a great job.'

Indian diaspora celebrates 76th Republic Day with enthusiasm

Indian diaspora celebrates 76th Republic Day with enthusiasm

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Leaders from around the world extended their greetings to India on its 76th Republic Day, emphasizing the importance of bilateral relations and expressing hope for a stronger future. The Indian diaspora across the globe celebrated the occasion with enthusiasm at Indian missions abroad, where the national tri-colour was unfurled, accompanied by cultural performances and patriotic fervour. The celebrations highlighted the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and its global partners.

This will be Arsenal's year, reckons star player

This will be Arsenal's year, reckons star player

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

'We believe in ourselves, we believe we're a top team.'

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Cricket Australia withdraw Maxwell, Marsh from the Hundred

Cricket Australia withdraw Maxwell, Marsh from the Hundred

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Australian all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh have been withdrawn from the Hundred by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.

Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment

Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Britain's King Charles is on a personal visit to Bengaluru where he is staying at a sprawling integrative medical facility near Whitefield, sources said on Wednesday.

EPL PIX: United thrash Leicester; Ipswich stun Spurs

EPL PIX: United thrash Leicester; Ipswich stun Spurs

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'

The 10 Year Old Who Topped World Contest

The 10 Year Old Who Topped World Contest

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Stunning! Shreyovi Mehta, 10, is a runner up at the annual worldwide Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.

EPL PIX: City crush West Ham; Arsenal, Chelsea held

EPL PIX: City crush West Ham; Arsenal, Chelsea held

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Manchester City thrashed West Ham United 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday to claim their first back-to-back wins since October.

Jemimah Rodrigues to play in the Hundred for Northern Superchargers

Jemimah Rodrigues to play in the Hundred for Northern Superchargers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has signed a last-minute deal to play for Northern Superchargers in the upcoming Hundred tournament in England, replacing Australia's Heather Graham.

Global Chess League: Triveni Kings win second title in a row!

Global Chess League: Triveni Kings win second title in a row!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Defending champions Triveni Continental Kings outclassed PBG Alaskan Knights in both final matches to secure their second successive title in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League.

UK PM stable in ICU, remains in 'good spirits'

UK PM stable in ICU, remains in 'good spirits'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Johnson spent the Monday night in the ICU at a London hospital in a move Downing Street said was a "precaution" should the British prime minister require ventilation to aid his recovery from COVID-19.

United Breweries sees fizz in premium beer segment

United Breweries sees fizz in premium beer segment

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Bengaluru-based United Breweries (UBL), makers of Kingfisher beer, is eying strong growth in the premium beer segment, driven by changing consumer preferences towards premiumisation. "Across categories, premiumisation is taking place as people are looking for better choices and beer is no different. "People are upgrading to better beer and newer brands. We have a good offering of premium brands - Kingfisher's premium variants are Ultra and Ultra Max," Vikram Bahl, chief marketing officer (CMO), UBL, said in an interview.

Indian hockey team gear up for Paris Olympics

Indian hockey team gear up for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Indian men's hockey team leaves for Mike Horn's base in Switzerland ahead of Paris Olympics

Rashid among top picks in The Hundred; Gayle not picked

Rashid among top picks in The Hundred; Gayle not picked

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

West Indies opener Chris Gayle, who is a popular name among T20 leagues around the world, was not picked along Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga.

UK polls: Sunak, rival Starmer hit temple trail to woo British Hindu voters

UK polls: Sunak, rival Starmer hit temple trail to woo British Hindu voters

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

While 44-year-old Sunak was at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden on Sunday to promise to keep trying to "make the community proud", 61-year-old Starmer chose another north London Swaminarayan Temple in Kingsbury on Friday to reiterate his commitment to building a "strategic partnership with India".

Will heal weariness in the heart, says UK PM Starmer in first speech

Will heal weariness in the heart, says UK PM Starmer in first speech

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Keir Starmer, in his first speech as the UK's new prime minister, on Friday pledged to heal the "weariness in the heart" of Britain and rebuild the country after a landslide Labour victory in the general election.

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Israel debutant Yarden Shua scored an 86th-minute winner as they upset more fancied Belgium 1-0 in Budapest on Sunday.

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

Djokovic claims Olympic gold, calls it career peak

Djokovic claims Olympic gold, calls it career peak

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Djokovic described beating Carlos Alcaraz to claim the Olympic singles gold medal at the fifth attempt as the biggest achievement of his career on Sunday.

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

FIH Pro League: Indian lose to Great Britain

FIH Pro League: Indian lose to Great Britain

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

India will play Germany on June 8 in their next match at the same venue.

Maxwell plays sizzling knock on return from injury; strengthens chances for India ODI series

Maxwell plays sizzling knock on return from injury; strengthens chances for India ODI series

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Returning after a long injury lay-off, Glenn Maxwell hammered a sizzling half-century and make a strong case for his selection for the upcoming India ODI series.

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet, Sreejesh shortlisted for FIH Hockey Stars Awards

Maxwell to return after injury lay-off; could play India ODIs

Maxwell to return after injury lay-off; could play India ODIs

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Following a serious injury lay-off, Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will assess his fitness at club side Fitzroy-Doncaster's fixture this weekend.

'Mummy Was Truly Our Universe'

'Mummy Was Truly Our Universe'

Rediff.com12 May 2024

To share your Mother's Day story with us, please mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: Mother's Day) along with your name, the place where you live, your mother's name and picture and your message about your mom.

Owaisi emerges as winner in Hyderabad for the 5th time

Owaisi emerges as winner in Hyderabad for the 5th time

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Asaduddin Owaisi, who was once the leader of a little-known outfit confined to the old city of Hyderabad, has emerged as a powerful voice of Muslims in the country in recent years.