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England captain Morgan confirms retirement plans

England captain Morgan confirms retirement plans

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Morgan to decide England future after T20 World Cup in Australia

Five talking points as England-Australia renew rivalry

Five talking points as England-Australia renew rivalry

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'England against Australia at Lord's, it doesn't get much bigger than that.'

The Small Big Pictures Of Rajamouli And Co

The Small Big Pictures Of Rajamouli And Co

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

RRR isn't the "spectacle" it is made out to be, argues Sreehari Nair.

England's Wood expected to replace injured Anderson

England's Wood expected to replace injured Anderson

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

England fast bowler Mark Wood came through their final training session for the fourth Test against Australia with no flare-up of his ankle problem and is poised to replace James Anderson at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

Can name-changing spree help BJP again in UP 2022?

Can name-changing spree help BJP again in UP 2022?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The BJP's bucket list this time includes districts such as Sultanpur, Aligarh, Firozabad, Deoband, Ghazipur, Basti and Mirzapur -- to rename a few. Virendra Singh Rawat reports.

T20 WC: England ready to banish pain of 2016 in opener

T20 WC: England ready to banish pain of 2016 in opener

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The West Indies will need the likes of Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Shimron Hetmyer and Nicholas Pooran to fire to make a good start and win at least three group matches to qualify for the semi-finals.

PHOTOS: India done in by Anderson and conditions, all out for 107

PHOTOS: India done in by Anderson and conditions, all out for 107

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2nd Test played between England and India at Lord's in London on Friday

'England collapse vs Ireland embarrassing'

'England collapse vs Ireland embarrassing'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

In their first Test match in a summer dominated by the one-day World Cup, England could not even muster three figures against a nation playing its third Test match ever.

PICS: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive after SA rout

PICS: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive after SA rout

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Images from Sunday's World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa, at Lord's.

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Although Narendra Modi had no direct participation in the Ayodhya agitation, he would not have been in the dominant position he is now had it not been for the Ram Janambhoomi agitation.'

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

801 cases have been registered in connection with violent protests which were witnessed during the dawn-to-dusk hartal called by pro-Hindu outfits on Thursday, police said, adding that 717 people are now in preventive custody.

Why Great Men Worship Light of Asia

Why Great Men Worship Light of Asia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Count among The Light of Asia's many, many admirers over 132 years: Gandhi, Tagore, Vivekananda, Nehru and Ambedkar, Tolstoy and Kipling, Yeats and Eliot, Alfred Nobel, Dmitri Mendeleev and C V Raman. Jairam Ramesh reveals why he decided to write a book on Edwin Arnold, who wrote The Light of Asia.

Archeological proof refers to existence of temple at Ayodhya: Ram Lalla to SC

Archeological proof refers to existence of temple at Ayodhya: Ram Lalla to SC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The submissions were made during the eighth day hearing in the case before a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.

Captain Morgan behind England's World Cup renaissance

Captain Morgan behind England's World Cup renaissance

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'He is great to have as a captain -- he just keeps everything simple and doesn't change his emotions too much, which in the heat of the battle, (helps) to keep your mind clear'

Temple existed before Babri Masjid came up: Ram Lalla to SC

Temple existed before Babri Masjid came up: Ram Lalla to SC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

These images of deities on pillars of the structure are not found in mosques and found in temples, the counsel for the deity told SC.

The man who beat cancer: The many highs of Yuvraj's career

The man who beat cancer: The many highs of Yuvraj's career

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

A look at the high points of his career during which he also put up a triumphant battle with cancer.

Australia launch spirited counter-attack

Australia launch spirited counter-attack

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Australia were 313 for 5 against England, 209 runs short of their target of 522, when bad light forced an early close on the fourth day of the second Ashes Test. Michael Clarke was unbeaten on 125 and Brad Haddin on 80.

Extraction review

Extraction review

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'Stripped of all humour and heft, Chris Hemsworth's Tyler Rake is Thor sans the thunder,' declares Sukanya Verma.

Ram Janmabhoomi movement and BJP's rise to power

Ram Janmabhoomi movement and BJP's rise to power

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The issue combined with its alliance with anti-Congress parties in 1989 won the BJP 85 seats in Lok Sabha elections against mere two in 1984.

What makes England the big favourites for 2019 ODI World Cup

What makes England the big favourites for 2019 ODI World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

In the battle for bragging rights as the best ODI side currently, England have come out on top and are now ranked favourites for the 2019 World Cup

'Caste, community, religion don't work in Goa'

'Caste, community, religion don't work in Goa'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'The politics of Goa is moving around a sole entity, which is land.'

BJP draws a blank in Kerala, 'Metro Man' loses

BJP draws a blank in Kerala, 'Metro Man' loses

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party-National Democratic Alliance, which fought the April 2 assembly polls with the fancy claim of winning at least 35 seats in Kerala, on Sunday came a cropper as it failed to retain even its lone segment Nemom, even as all its major contestants, including 'Metroman' E Sreedharan and party state chief K Surendran, fell by the wayside.

10 OTT Shows To Watch

10 OTT Shows To Watch

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The OTT scene is bursting with action. Sukanya Verma gives her 10 exciting new recommendations for the week.

What was Kapil Mishra doing at IIT-Bombay?

What was Kapil Mishra doing at IIT-Bombay?

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Kapil Mishra had been invited because he was an "anti-corruption crusader", one 'IIT B for Bharat' organiser said. But in his half hour-long speech, Mishra didn't mention corruption. His entire focus was on the long "battle" Hindus had fought for their identity.

Warne, Ponting pick out their favourite cricket moments

Warne, Ponting pick out their favourite cricket moments

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Having competed against quality cricketers, the 2005 Ashes stands out as special series for both Australian legends.

Smith, Cummins ensure Australia keep the urn

Smith, Cummins ensure Australia keep the urn

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Victory in the fourth Test at Old Trafford meant the Australians could not lose the series and the 2-2 scoreline meant they retained the urn.

South Africa down but not out of World Cup, says Markram

South Africa down but not out of World Cup, says Markram

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

South Africa can take inspiration from Sri Lanka's upset win over hosts England and string together victories to keep their slim World Cup hopes alive, batsman Aiden Markram said.

Children are god's 'prasad', every Hindu should have at least 5: UP BJP MLA

Children are god's 'prasad', every Hindu should have at least 5: UP BJP MLA

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

"Hindus will be a minority, not due to terrorists but due to themselves," he said.

Mahabharata was won in 18 days, we'll win this war in 21: Modi

Mahabharata was won in 18 days, we'll win this war in 21: Modi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

If anybody targets doctors, nurses and all those rendering their service during this crisis, then it will cost them dearly, Modi said, adding people in white like doctors and nurses are like gods.

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.

Honeymoon murder: Dewani loses extradition appeal

Honeymoon murder: Dewani loses extradition appeal

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

An Indian-origin British businessman accused of plotting the murder of his Indo-Swedish wife on their honeymoon, faces extradition to South Africa within four weeks after he lost his last legal battle to block the move.

'Loss of 2 seats in UP has frightened BJP in Karnataka'

'Loss of 2 seats in UP has frightened BJP in Karnataka'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'This is possibly a long drawn battle and if the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party are together in this long battle, a new political picture will emerge in the country.' 'In this battle if we have to sacrifice or give up anything, we are ready.' 'We have to remain cautious against the BJP's attempts to break our unity.' 'We want this alliance to stay.'

Mamata to decide on 'ghar wapsi' of turncoats: Trinamool

Mamata to decide on 'ghar wapsi' of turncoats: Trinamool

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Trinamool Congress leadership is yet to take a call on ghar wapsi (return home) by former TMC leaders who had joined the BJP ahead of the recently concluded assembly elections which the Mamata Banerjee-led party swept.

Can Pakistan get back on track against South Africa?

Can Pakistan get back on track against South Africa?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

With both teams virtually out of the semi-final race, South Africa and Pakistan will be battling it out for a consolation win in their World Cup match at Lord's.

Gambhir, Sehwag fail in comeback game

Gambhir, Sehwag fail in comeback game

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir fell cheaply, as India went to lunch on 87 for 2 against Northamptonshire, on Friday.

Few women, none from 'banned' age group enter Sabarimala after protests

Few women, none from 'banned' age group enter Sabarimala after protests

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Earlier, two women devotees could not proceed to the shrine after protesters forced them to return. Protesters pelted police with stones and the latter hit right back with vengeance wielding batons with telling effect, leaving many fallen and writhing in pain on the road.

Root hails Ashes series draw

Root hails Ashes series draw

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Root spoke of his pride in his team after they won the final Test against Australia by 135 runs on Sunday to draw the Ashes series 2-2.

Indian women's archery team crashes out of Games

Indian women's archery team crashes out of Games

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

The Indian women's archery team was off target in crunch situations as it lost to Denmark by a point in a see-saw pre-quarterfinal battle at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Sunday.

Chanderpaul primed for another dogfight

Chanderpaul primed for another dogfight

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Shivnarine Chanderpaul carried West Indies hopes on his shoulders yet again as the touring side battled to avoid defeat by England in the first Test at Lord's on Saturday.

Review: The Hobbit 3 is the most unspectacular film of the series

Review: The Hobbit 3 is the most unspectacular film of the series

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies will perhaps be best enjoyed by those who have not yet read JRR Tolkien's prequel to the Lord of the Rings series, says Paloma Sharma.