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These are the top contenders for ICC World Cup...

These are the top contenders for ICC World Cup...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Gibbs back India, England as contenders for ODI World Cup

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

British pilots Steve Brooks and Matt Jones will circumnavigate the globe in a restored Spitfire.

Srinivasan gets men of choice in BCCI; Biswal named IPL chief

Srinivasan gets men of choice in BCCI; Biswal named IPL chief

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

The long-serving team manager Biswal was appointed chairman of the IPL in the Cricket Board's AGM in Chennai on Sunday.

Dude, it takes guts to wear your name!

Dude, it takes guts to wear your name!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

'Rarely do you come across a leader of a free world who meets another leader of a free world and serves him tea in a suit that chants his name. Over and over again.'

What Team India must do to qualify for WTC final

What Team India must do to qualify for WTC final

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

We have to play aggressive cricket, says stand-in skipper KL Rahul

Will Dhawan get selectors' nod for T20 WC squad?

Will Dhawan get selectors' nod for T20 WC squad?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

With a massive pool of talent that have performed in the IPL and in other T20Is, Indian selectors have their task cut out when they meet to pick the squad for the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'Dharavi will be completely slum free by 2040'

7 world cultures you must experience in 2017

7 world cultures you must experience in 2017

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

You must visit these wonderful places across the globe to experience their rich and vibrant culture.

Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Queen's coffin then lowered into the royal vault in preparation for her final resting place by the side of her late husband of 73 years, Prince Philip, in an enclave of the historic chapel on her south-east England estate of Windsor.

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Grigor Dimitrov dispatched American 10th seed Frances Tiafoe in straight sets with a convincing 6-2 6-3 6-2 victory on Sunday.

'We don't talk about taunting Virat, that's rubbish'

'We don't talk about taunting Virat, that's rubbish'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Australia have the best-record in day-night Tests as the side has not lost a single match that has been played with the pink ball.

Stalin's Son Rises In The Party Of The Rising Sun

Stalin's Son Rises In The Party Of The Rising Sun

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

His likable boy-next-door face and casual approach to public speaking have a unique appeal for the younger generation, but it stops there, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Meet the world's highest-paid models

Meet the world's highest-paid models

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

They are the richest catwalk queens in 2016 according to the latest Forbes ranking.

SA Tour: Why Kohli may lose ODI captaincy

SA Tour: Why Kohli may lose ODI captaincy

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli's position as India's ODI captain, his Test deputy Ajinkya Rahane's future as vice-captain in the longest format along with 100-Test man Ishant Sharma's place will be up for discussion when the national selectors pick the jumbo squad for the tour of South Africa later this week.

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Some Twitter users were serious in their demand for the return of the Kohinoor diamond, while others had a humorous take on the issue.

'I won't live in the fear of failure'

'I won't live in the fear of failure'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'I am glad people are talking about Atrangi Re, good or bad. I'd be worried if they had nothing to say.'

Amul advertisements capture the essence of India

Amul advertisements capture the essence of India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

The longest running advertisement campaign has also found a place in the Guiness Book of world records.

1st Test: India's Rohit auditions as opener while SA face spin challenge

1st Test: India's Rohit auditions as opener while SA face spin challenge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

'We want to give Rohit Sharma an opportunity to open the innings in Tests'

Sports Shorts: Vijender predicts more medals at Worlds

Sports Shorts: Vijender predicts more medals at Worlds

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday.

Dhawan eyes big Ranji scores for Test return

Dhawan eyes big Ranji scores for Test return

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

India opener Shikhar Dhawan has not yet given up on his Test comeback and is eyeing some big knocks at the upcoming Ranji Trophy to reclaim his place.

Warner says up to selectors to pick his opening partner

Warner says up to selectors to pick his opening partner

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'But as we know it's harder to get out of this team than get in, so whoever they go with, I'll be well and truly happy with, as long as the person who comes in does their job.'

Focus on Rahul, Pant as India continue auditions for next year's T20 WC

Focus on Rahul, Pant as India continue auditions for next year's T20 WC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Besides KL Rahul, another individual who would like to answer his critics with solid performances is Pant.

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

Rediff.com19 May 2016

English Premier League champions Leicester City paid a visit to Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace on Thursday and signed a well-wishing book for the country's revered monarch King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

PIX: Italy continue unbeaten run; Germany, England win

PIX: Italy continue unbeaten run; Germany, England win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifying matches on Sunday night.

What does the Taj Mahal mean to you? Tell us

What does the Taj Mahal mean to you? Tell us

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Dear readers, share your pics of Taj Mahal in Agra and tells us what the monument means to you.

Gavaskar@50: 15 interesting facts

Gavaskar@50: 15 interesting facts

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

It was this day, March 6, in 1971 that Sunil Manohar Gavaskar made his debut in Test cricket.

Guess Who Made It To A Times Square Billboard?

Guess Who Made It To A Times Square Billboard?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'We're 26 and every time we write a song, we try to see how we can relate it to our life's experiences or that of our friends.'

How 'Superman' Saha silenced doubters

How 'Superman' Saha silenced doubters

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

A wicketkeeper rarely earns kudos purely for his glovework but Wriddhiman Saha enjoyed that rare acclaim during the second Test against South Africa at Pune.

Kohli slips behind Smith in ICC Test rankings

Kohli slips behind Smith in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Hat-trick man Jasprit Bumrah attains highest rating points by an India seamer since since Kapil Dev in 1981.

'Being Karan Johar is both an advantage and a disadvantage'

'Being Karan Johar is both an advantage and a disadvantage'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'That very brand name comes in the way of people expecting something different from me.'

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Dates like 9/11 should never be allowed to pass by forgotten because terrorism is not to be borne, inhumanity is not to borne.

Heroes are supposed to be immortal

Heroes are supposed to be immortal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'I'm tempted to say that he's in a better place now, but I'm quite sure he's not.' 'There was no better place for him than the basketball court, and now he'll never set foot on one again. Because he's gone,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Rs 80K cr Kaleshwaram irrigation project inaugurated in Telangana

Rs 80K cr Kaleshwaram irrigation project inaugurated in Telangana

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

It is the only project in the world which can lift two TMC of water every day, the government said.

Meet this year's Republic Day Chief Guests. All 10 of them!

Meet this year's Republic Day Chief Guests. All 10 of them!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited ASEAN leaders to be the chief guests.

How several attacks, injuries shaped Mamata's political career

How several attacks, injuries shaped Mamata's political career

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

A quick look at the 66-year-old leader's political journey in the mid-1970s shows how injuries and physical assaults have shaped her political career over the years.

Can England repeat their 2012 Test series triumph in India?

Can England repeat their 2012 Test series triumph in India?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

He was among the key plotters of England's historic 2012 Test triumph in India and former coach Andy Flower sees no reason why an encore is not possible this year as he believes the visitors have enough 'formidable players' to challenge the upbeat hosts.

Buzz: 'Pollard as WI skipper is step in right direction'

Buzz: 'Pollard as WI skipper is step in right direction'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The 50-year-old Lara also gave his opinion as to what the team is required to do to become successful in the longest format of the game.

US lawmakers meets Dalai Lama; China protests

US lawmakers meets Dalai Lama; China protests

Rediff.com10 May 2017

China said the US delegation's visit to Dharamshala and their meeting with the Dalai Lama has "sent a very wrong signal to the outside world about supporting Tibetan independence and violated the US government's commitment not to support Tibet's independence."