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Rabada surges to top spot ahead of Champions Trophy

Rabada surges to top spot ahead of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Top-ranked South Africa lost their three-match series to England 2-1 but former ICC U-19 World Cup star Rabada's haul of four for 39 in the final match at Lord's on Monday helped him finish the series with seven wickets and become the youngest number-one bowler since Pakistan's Saqlain Mushtaq in 1998.

Will quit if proven guilty in Panama Papers probe: Pak PM

Will quit if proven guilty in Panama Papers probe: Pak PM

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that he will quit if corruption worth a single penny is proved against him in the Panama Papers probe.

Vijay Hazare Trophy round-up: Jharkhand stare at elimination

Vijay Hazare Trophy round-up: Jharkhand stare at elimination

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

A round-up of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches played across the country on Friday

Run-machine Rohit shines again for India

Run-machine Rohit shines again for India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Rohit Sharma's 104 at Edgbaston helped India to secure the win they needed to guarantee a place in the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup.

Shakib's star quality leaves West Indies in the shade

Shakib's star quality leaves West Indies in the shade

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Bangladesh's pursuit of West Indies' big total was bold, brash and brilliant. Led first by Tamim Iqbal and then taken up by the in-form talisman Shakib Al Hasan, who also picked up two wickets with his left-arm spin.

Football transfers: Cavani joins Man United on deadline day

Football transfers: Cavani joins Man United on deadline day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

United are 16th in the standings with a game in hand heading into the international break.

Sheikh Hasina takes oath as Bangladesh PM for 3rd straight term

Sheikh Hasina takes oath as Bangladesh PM for 3rd straight term

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Hasina, the president of the Awami League, won the 11th parliamentary elections with a landslide victory even as the Opposition rejected the "farcical" polls marred by violence that claimed 17 lives, making it one of the deadliest polls in the country's history.

How India can close in on World T20 semis berth

How India can close in on World T20 semis berth

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

India will look for another colossal victory and inch closer to the semi-finals when they square off against an embattled Bangladesh.

With 2007 WC win in mind, Bangladesh hopeful of upsetting India

With 2007 WC win in mind, Bangladesh hopeful of upsetting India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Bangladesh know the odds are stacked against them beating India in Thursday's World Cup quarter-final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. If history and current form are any guide, India should win in a canter.

Panama Papers scandal: Pakistan SC orders probe against Sharif

Panama Papers scandal: Pakistan SC orders probe against Sharif

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Pakistan's apex court said it was ready to appoint a probe commission headed by a judge and armed with powers of the Supreme Court.

Champions Trophy semi-finalists Bangladesh not thinking too far ahead

Champions Trophy semi-finalists Bangladesh not thinking too far ahead

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

'It's a tournament of the top eight teams and more challenging than the World Cup'

Sunrisers to wait for Cricket Australia decision on Warner: Laxman

Sunrisers to wait for Cricket Australia decision on Warner: Laxman

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman, on Monday, said the franchise would wait for Cricket Australia's decision David Warner

The deadliest mass shootings in US history

The deadliest mass shootings in US history

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

At least 50 people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas - the deadliest mass shooting in the history of United States. Here's a look at other such incidents that have struck the country in recent times.

The First Great Indian Cricketer

The First Great Indian Cricketer

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

One cricketer made all the difference when the first All India cricket team toured England in 1911. Baloo Palwankar startled the English with his guile and genius.

India set for big win after Bangladesh lose early wickets

India set for big win after Bangladesh lose early wickets

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

A dominant India remained in pursuit of a comprehensive victory after Bangladesh finished the penultimate day at a precarious 103 for three, chasing a mammoth target of 459 in the one-off Test in Hyderabad.

Bangladesh run to Champions Trophy last four is reward for years of toil

Bangladesh run to Champions Trophy last four is reward for years of toil

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Two years ago in the World Cup, they beat and finished above England in their group to reach the quarter-finals Bangladesh run to Champions Trophy last four is reward for years of toil

9 militants killed as cops foil mass attack in Bangladesh

9 militants killed as cops foil mass attack in Bangladesh

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The slain militants are believed to be members of Jamatul Mujahideen Bangladesh.

Silicon Valley gets an Indian-American Congressman

Silicon Valley gets an Indian-American Congressman

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

With Ro Khanna defeating eight-term incumbent Mike Honda, for the first time in history the Indian Diaspora has three of its own in the US Congress.

Here's why India is wary of maverick Pakistan in high-octane final

Here's why India is wary of maverick Pakistan in high-octane final

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

India are favourites to retain the Champions Trophy on Sunday but they would probably have preferred to face different opponents than arch-rivals Pakistan in what is sure to be a highly-charged final.

Anyone who picks up a gun in Kashmir will be eliminated: Army

Anyone who picks up a gun in Kashmir will be eliminated: Army

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Corps Commander Lt Gen K J S Dhillon of the Chinar Corps also requested mothers of Kashmiri militants to persuade their sons to surrender.

Taskin's suspension sheer injustice, says Bangladesh cricket chief

Taskin's suspension sheer injustice, says Bangladesh cricket chief

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan slammed the International Cricket Council over the suspension of fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, saying it is 'sheer injustice' to ban a key player in the middle of an important tournament like the World Twenty20.

Football transfers: Bayern Munich sign MLS teenager Davies in record deal

Football transfers: Bayern Munich sign MLS teenager Davies in record deal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey says he has yet to reach an agreement with the Premier League club about his future. The Wales international, who joined the club in 2008, is in the final year of his contract.

IPL experience will help me plan against India's players, says Shakib

IPL experience will help me plan against India's players, says Shakib

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Tuesday said it is important for his team to look at it as just another game and not get burdened by any additional pressure against India in the ICC World Cup quarter-final.

2 Indians among 39 killed in Turkey terror attack

2 Indians among 39 killed in Turkey terror attack

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

The gunman, believed to have been dressed in a Santa costume, opened fire inside the Reina nightclub in Istanbul's Ortaky district, where hundreds were celebrating the New Year.

The real culprits behind India's Partition

The real culprits behind India's Partition

Rediff.com24 May 2018

AMU has once again been pulled into a crossfire of crass political opportunism. In these post-truth times, that the university also had political stirrings not subscribing to the Muslim League is chosen to be forgotten, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Cricket Buzz: 'Fresh blood will help England raise game for Ashes'

Cricket Buzz: 'Fresh blood will help England raise game for Ashes'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The 16-man squad includes batsmen Mark Stoneman and Dawid Malan and fast bowler Jake Ball, who have 11 Test caps between them, as well as three uncapped players in paceman Craig Overton, spinner Mason Crane and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI to continue with neutral curators in next Ranji season

Cricket Buzz: BCCI to continue with neutral curators in next Ranji season

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Encouraged by the positive feedback during the last domestic season, the BCCI will continue with neutral curators in the upcoming 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, a move that also scuttled the home state associations' habit of preparing pitches as per their wishes.

Manto Review: A highly intelligent piece of work

Manto Review: A highly intelligent piece of work

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

If Manto, the film, falls short of being a masterpiece it's because Nandita Das could not quite crack the Manto code: She couldn't quite see the wholeness of her subject with the same eyes that Manto saw his people. This imperfection in the film, in a way, becomes the greatest tribute to Manto, feels Sreehari Nair.

Voters brave rain, heat as 4 LS seats, 9 assembly constituencies go to polls

Voters brave rain, heat as 4 LS seats, 9 assembly constituencies go to polls

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Allegations of electronic voting machines malfunctioningreturned to haunt the Election Commission as four Lok Sabha seats and nine assembly constituencies went for bypolls on Monday across 10 states with moderate-to-heavy voting amid prestige at stake for the Bharatiya Janata Party as well as opposition parties ahead of the 2019 general elections.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif narrowly survives Panamagate jolt

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif narrowly survives Panamagate jolt

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The Pakistani Supreme Court ordered for a joint investigation team to probe the allegations of money laundering against his family.

Mumbai: Sena emerges largest bloc in civic polls, BJP improves tally

Mumbai: Sena emerges largest bloc in civic polls, BJP improves tally

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Shiv Sena on Monday emerged the single largest party in the bitterly fought Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation polls bagging 52 seats but fell short of a clear majority in the 122-member body, the battle for which had witnessed acrimony with ally Bharatiya Janata Party hitting a new low.

Football Extras: Real-Atletico to play ICC match in USA

Football Extras: Real-Atletico to play ICC match in USA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Now, 250 scholars slam PM Modi for rising intolerance

Now, 250 scholars slam PM Modi for rising intolerance

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

A group of academics and scholars on Friday expressed their outrage and anger against the "assault on academic and constitutional freedom", joining the recent protests by writers, artistes, filmmakers, historians and scientists over "rising intolerance".

De Villiers, Sangakkara take tussle for No 1 ranking to WC quarter-final

De Villiers, Sangakkara take tussle for No 1 ranking to WC quarter-final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

South Africa's AB de Villiers and Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara will take their battle for the coveted No 1 spot in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI batsmen to Sydney when they go head-to-head in the first quarter-final of the World Cup.

Uthappa powers Kolkata to six-wicket win over Mumbai

Uthappa powers Kolkata to six-wicket win over Mumbai

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Robin Uthappa was elegance personified during his 52-ball 80 as he powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a convincing six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League match in Cuttack on Wednesday.

Alliance with BSP, RLD final; no problem in seat-sharing: Akhilesh

Alliance with BSP, RLD final; no problem in seat-sharing: Akhilesh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'They (BJP) can claim of winning even 82 seats, despite the fact that Uttar Pradesh has only 80 seats'

Watch out for these guys at the IPL auction!

Watch out for these guys at the IPL auction!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta picks the overseas stars at Monday's IPL Players auction.

SC to pronounce judgment on 'triple talaq' on Tuesday

SC to pronounce judgment on 'triple talaq' on Tuesday

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar will decide if 'triple talaq' among Muslims is fundamental to the religion.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Meet Bangladesh's pocket dynamo

Meet Bangladesh's pocket dynamo

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Mushfiqur Rahim, the diminutive Bangladesh glovesman has proved he is no less crucial to his team's progress.