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Ashwin sparks furore with 'Mankad' dismissal of Buttler

Ashwin sparks furore with 'Mankad' dismissal of Buttler

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Buttler departed after an angry exchange with Ashwin and his exit condemned the Royals to a 14-run defeat in their IPL opener in Jaipur.

Indian-origin woman faces life term in US for killing 9-yr-old stepdaughter

Indian-origin woman faces life term in US for killing 9-yr-old stepdaughter

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

An Indian-origin woman faces 25 years to life in prison in the United States for strangling her 9-year-old stepdaughter to death as federal prosecutors charged her with the murder and her ex-husband for obstructing the investigation.

Double delight for Yuki as he enters singles semis and doubles final

Double delight for Yuki as he enters singles semis and doubles final

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Yuki Bhambri enjoyed a fruitful day at the $100,000 Odlum Brown Vanopen as he reached the singles semi-final with a hard-fought win over Farrukh Dustov and also made his second consecutive doubles final at the Challenger level in Vancouver.

Captain Clarke to retire after Ashes, suggest Australian media

Captain Clarke to retire after Ashes, suggest Australian media

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke will retire at the end of the current Ashes series, bringing a dismal end to a storied 114-Test career, Channel Nine reported on Saturday.

Army claims to have spotted footprints of 'Yeti'

Army claims to have spotted footprints of 'Yeti'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Taking to Twitter, the army said its mountaineering expedition team spotted the 'mysterious' footprints on April 9 close to Makalu Base Camp.

Why does food make your mouth water?

Why does food make your mouth water?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

When you smell, see or even imagine that you are going to eat food, a signal is sent to your brain's salivary centre.

Easter recipes: Meen Mappas, Dukra Maas and more

Easter recipes: Meen Mappas, Dukra Maas and more

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Easter, the feast of reverence and symbolism, after the austere period of fasting, chimes with the mood of celebration and is all about good food.

Is Pietersen in line for Ashes recall?

Is Pietersen in line for Ashes recall?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

KP has been raking up big runs in county cricket, and, Australian captain Clarke has a sneaking suspicion that the England batsman could make the squad for the Ashes

Australian media claim 'moral lead' after Lord's massacre

Australian media claim 'moral lead' after Lord's massacre

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Australian media were united in their view that the Mitchell Johnson-inspired humiliation of England at Lord's marked a decisive shift in the balance of power in the Ashes series.

Review: Godzilla saves the world... and this movie!

Review: Godzilla saves the world... and this movie!

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Where the human aspect of Godzilla fails, technology more than does its bit. The glee it evokes, no matter how meaningless or momentary, is worth the price of admission, feels Sukanya Verma.

Ashes-bound Clarke set to prove doubting Gillespie wrong

Ashes-bound Clarke set to prove doubting Gillespie wrong

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Clarke hopeful of Australia finding right mix between youth and experience after the team was described as a "Dad's Army" by former fast bowler and present Yorkshire coach, Jason Gillespie.

Talking stops as England brace for Kiwi Test

Talking stops as England brace for Kiwi Test

Rediff.com19 May 2015

With a new cricket director, coach and chairman, England return to the field of play in the first Test against New Zealand on Thursday following an extraordinary period of upheaval.

World's fastest man Bolt loses opening race of season

World's fastest man Bolt loses opening race of season

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The Jamaican world record holder could not make up a 10 metre deficit on a University of Technology team, which won in 38.23 seconds.

No assurances over ODI captaincy: Alastair Cook

No assurances over ODI captaincy: Alastair Cook

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Under-fire Alastair Cook has been given no assurances about his future as England's One-day International (ODI) captain but the stout opener is determined to lead the team in next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

President Trump has condemned the shooting incident.

Democrats unload on Trump; call him fraud, hypocrite

Democrats unload on Trump; call him fraud, hypocrite

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is a fraud, a liar and a hypocrite, top Democratic leaders and speakers at the party's national convention said as they lashed out at the billionaire from New York.

Buttler dishes up England win despite McKay hat-trick

Buttler dishes up England win despite McKay hat-trick

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Jos Buttler made an unbeaten half-century as England shrugged off Clint McKay's hat-trick to win the fourth one-day international against Australia by three wickets on Saturday to set up a series decider on Monday.

Priyanka Chopra's HOTTEST look? VOTE!

Priyanka Chopra's HOTTEST look? VOTE!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Did Priyanka wow you with her Emmy appearance? Vote and tell us!

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne to play T20 matches in US

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne to play T20 matches in US

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

In an effort to popularize cricket in the US, several icons including master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and spin wizard Shane Warne will play T20 matches in the US in November.

Game Of Thrones, Handmaid's Tale lead Emmy noms

Game Of Thrones, Handmaid's Tale lead Emmy noms

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The Emmy nominations for 2018.

Precision timing deserts Clarke as he falls on his sword

Precision timing deserts Clarke as he falls on his sword

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Timing is everything in the cut-throat world of international cricket and Australian captain Michael Clarke knew the game was up for him.

Clarke should be prepared to hear the death knell of his Test career

Clarke should be prepared to hear the death knell of his Test career

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Clarke now averages 16.71 for the series, the worst performer among Australia's recognised batsmen who have played more than two Tests in the series.

A Hungarian invention that helped the British in WWII

A Hungarian invention that helped the British in WWII

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Tracing the early life of the humble ballpoint pen to its present.

India made to toil hard as Essex end Day 2 at 237/5

India made to toil hard as Essex end Day 2 at 237/5

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Pacers Umesh Umesh and Ishant Sharma shared four wickets between them in absence of injured R Aswhin as Essex batsmen made India toil hard by reaching 237 for five on the second day of the three-day practice game, in Chelmsford, on Thursday.

Anderson takes six to put England in command

Anderson takes six to put England in command

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

England paceman James Anderson ripped shellshocked Australia to shreds with six wickets to bowl the tourists out for a paltry 136 on the first day of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

'Johnson spoke of reopening England's old scars...he's underselling himself'

'Johnson spoke of reopening England's old scars...he's underselling himself'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Mitchell Johnson reopened old mental scars as Australia morally seized the Ashes lead with their thumping series-leveling victory over England at Lord's, Australia's media said as they reveled in the win.

Recuperating Dhoni likely to join team in Adelaide

Recuperating Dhoni likely to join team in Adelaide

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Meanwhile, Australia skipper Michael Clarke, who was entangled in a war of words with Cricket Australia over his availability, is still a doubtful starter for the first Test following question marks over his fitness.

'Where's your turban?'

'Where's your turban?'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Just when everything seemed picture perfect for brown faces on American television, Showtime reverts to form with its new series Billions. Aseem Chhabra points out how popular media still hasn't gained enough distance from accents and towel-turban fixations.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

'We're looking forward to beating England in their own conditions'

'We're looking forward to beating England in their own conditions'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Australia last won an Ashes series in England in 2001 and captain Michael Clarke is expecting five hard Tests.

14 images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

14 images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Here are some of the best images of winners and finalists.

Broad rues England's late bowling efforts in Antigua

Broad rues England's late bowling efforts in Antigua

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Captain Stuart Broad lamented England's late bowling after his side lost to the West Indies by 15 runs in Antigua, the opening game of a three-match series of One-day Internationals.

EPL PHOTOS: Willian strike keeps Chelsea; City thumps Stoke

EPL PHOTOS: Willian strike keeps Chelsea; City thumps Stoke

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Willian's late strike snatched a 1-0 home win for Chelsea over a stubborn Everton side to maintain lead.

Angelina-Brad's love story in pictures

Angelina-Brad's love story in pictures

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

After being together for 11 years, Hollywood's most controversial couple has now called it quits!

Our focus was on playing our best cricket at Lord's: Clarke

Our focus was on playing our best cricket at Lord's: Clarke

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke said he could not have asked for a better performance from his team following their 405-run mauling of England in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Ashes PHOTOS: Rogers hits 95 but England eye first innings lead

Ashes PHOTOS: Rogers hits 95 but England eye first innings lead

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Chris Rogers fell for 95, failing to turn a half-century into a hundred for the seventh Test innings in a row as Australia ended the second day of the first Test on 264 for five, 166 behind England on Thursday.

PART III: The moments that defined 2014

PART III: The moments that defined 2014

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

From the Syrian civil war to the Ukrainian crisis to the terror unleashed by the dreaded Islamic State, there was no lack of news in 2014. In this five-part series,rediff.com presents a selection of the year's most enduring moments year from around the world.

England moving in the right direction as Ashes loom

England moving in the right direction as Ashes loom

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

England will head into this year's Ashes series against Australia heartened by their performances against New Zealand but with nagging doubts about key areas in the team.

Emmys 2018: Scarlett Johansson, Padma Lakshmi look stunning

Emmys 2018: Scarlett Johansson, Padma Lakshmi look stunning

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Who are the big winners of the night? We tell you!

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Harris, 54, would beat Trump most handily -- by a 10-point margin -- if the election were held now, according to an online poll carried out by Axios.