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Goa Congress averts crisis, dissident MLAs say 'all is well'

Goa Congress averts crisis, dissident MLAs say 'all is well'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Five Goa Congress MLAs, who went incommunicado a day before, attended the state assembly proceedings on the first day of the monsoon session on Monday, and claimed there was 'nothing wrong' in the opposition party.

'Entertainment in sport is about quality and not what happens in stands'

'Entertainment in sport is about quality and not what happens in stands'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Michael Holding gave an example of how the quality of EPL's games didn't take a hit despite matches being played in front of empty stands.

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Images from the World Cup qualifying matches played on Wednesday night.

World Cup 2023: History

World Cup 2023: History

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A look back at how the last 12 World Cups played out.

Sachin statue to be unveiled: 'Life's come full circle'

Sachin statue to be unveiled: 'Life's come full circle'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

In honour of the legendary Indian cricketer - Sachin Tendulkar, a life-size statue will be unveiled at the Wankhede during the 2023 World Cup.

Buzz: Age fraud Kalra cleared to play Ranji Trophy

Buzz: Age fraud Kalra cleared to play Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Kalra was banned from Ranji Trophy as well as U-23 tournaments on a complaint filed by former Delhi captain Kirti Azad's faction, alleging that the left-handed opener has fudged his age since the U-16 level.

What Are RBI's Challenges In 2024?

What Are RBI's Challenges In 2024?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The challenge for the RBI in 2024 is likely to be less about containing elevated inflation and more about curbing excessive financial market exuberance and a 'problem of plenty', notes Sajjid Chinoy, Chief India Economist JP Morgan.

Ashes: Richardson to replace Hazlewood; Warner fit

Ashes: Richardson to replace Hazlewood; Warner fit

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Jhye Richardson will replace injured paceman Josh Hazlewood but opener David Warner has been cleared to play against England in the second day-night Ashes Test.

'India have even-money chance of beating England'

'India have even-money chance of beating England'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Former Australian captain, Ian Chappell, one of the game's biggest analysts for many years now, believes India has been well served by fast bowlers such as Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.

Cahill scores first ISL goal as Kerala rally to hold Jamshedpur

Cahill scores first ISL goal as Kerala rally to hold Jamshedpur

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Australian great Tim Cahill opened his goal account in the Hero Indian Super League but that wasn't enough to prevent Kerala Blasters from holding Jamshedpur FC to a 2-2, in Jamshedpur, on Monday.

Barbie Review: Of Pluck, Pinkness And Patriarchy Bashing

Barbie Review: Of Pluck, Pinkness And Patriarchy Bashing

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Delving into deeper topics, fleshing out a timely satire, rooting for womanhood while being full of beans, dance, music, charm and comedy, Greta Gerwig's creativity knows no bounds, raves Sukanya Verma.

India bowling unit reminds Bishop of Windies greats

India bowling unit reminds Bishop of Windies greats

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'Batsmen were good, but if have to win overseas, we have to get players from the MRF Pace Foundation and the NCA coming through, try to prepare pitches to encourage these faster bowlers rather than dusty turners'

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.

Labuschagne says willing to sacrifice use of saliva to shine ball

Labuschagne says willing to sacrifice use of saliva to shine ball

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Australian run-machine Marnus Labuschagne is willing to "sacrifice" the use of saliva to shine the ball in order to get back on the field in the post coronavirus world as the batting all-rounder feels players must be able to adapt to new rules. There has been widespread speculations that the use of saliva and sweat to shine the ball will be stopped to cut down the risk of spreading the highly contagious coronavirus when cricket restarts.

The '83 World Cup game that gave India 'belief'

The '83 World Cup game that gave India 'belief'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Ravi Shastri recalled India's memorable victory over the West Indies on the opening day of the 1983 World Cup at Old Trafford on Tuesday, saying it was an unexpected result that gave the team the "belief" of going all the way.

Shardul scores FASTEST 50!

Shardul scores FASTEST 50!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers that matter from Day 1 of the fourth Test between England and India at The Oval, on Thursday, September 2, 2021.

Shivendra holds Nobbs responsible for Olympic debacle

Shivendra holds Nobbs responsible for Olympic debacle

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Indian hockey team's centre forward Shivendra Singh has dropped a bombshell on Friday stating that coach Michael Nobbs's wrong strategy of over-attacking which was responsible for team's last-place finish at the London Olympics.

Are You Ready For Samantha's Shaakuntalam?

Are You Ready For Samantha's Shaakuntalam?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The New Year brings with it a new slate of movie announcements.

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The ICC Cricket Committee recently recommended a ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball but allowed sweat as an interim measure to counter the coronavirus threat.

'Imran's no typical Pakistani leader'

'Imran's no typical Pakistani leader'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'He's charismatic, a populist, very popular, and indeed a cult of personality.' 'That ensures a powerful reaction from his support base -- even if it's not sustained, it will be quite intense, and that's worrisome for stability.'

'India most under-performing white-ball team in history'

'India most under-performing white-ball team in history'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The Indian team were labelled "clueless" and "out of their depth" following the 10-wicket defeat by England in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

EPL PHOTOS: Norwich frustrate Arsenal; Spurs hold Chelsea

EPL PHOTOS: Norwich frustrate Arsenal; Spurs hold Chelsea

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Arsenal missed the chance to heighten the congestion at the top of the Premier League and suffered fresh injury blows when a frustrating 1-1 draw at Norwich City failed to take them alongside leaders Manchester City and Leicester City on Sunday.

Australia cricketers to make barefoot anti-racism gesture

Australia cricketers to make barefoot anti-racism gesture

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Pat Cummins said his team considered the move as the best way to begin addressing racism, both at home and around the world.

EPL PIX: Ten-man Arsenal hold on for goalless draw

EPL PIX: Ten-man Arsenal hold on for goalless draw

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

'Free speech doesn't mean...': US lawmakers condemn attack on Indian embassy

'Free speech doesn't mean...': US lawmakers condemn attack on Indian embassy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

They also slammed the "violent rhetoric" against India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu and said free speech does not mean a license to incite violence or vandalise property.

Hussey holds fort after Lanka spinners dominate

Hussey holds fort after Lanka spinners dominate

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Michael Hussey's defiant 95 provided the only real resistance as Australia were bowled out for 273 by Sri Lanka on the opening day of the first Test on Wednesday.

RIP Tony Cozier: Cricket fraternity mourn and pay tribute to the legend

RIP Tony Cozier: Cricket fraternity mourn and pay tribute to the legend

Rediff.com12 May 2016

From Michael Holding to Virender Sehwag, the cricket fraternity mourned the demise of renowned West Indies commentator Tony Cozier and paid glowing tributes to the legendary voice of the game.

Gold holds below seven-week high as dollar, equities recover

Gold holds below seven-week high as dollar, equities recover

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Gold was among the least bruised by Monday's selloff, dropping half a percent versus a 6 percent slide in Brent crude and a 2 percent decline in copper.

I absolutely agree with legalising ball-tampering: Donald

I absolutely agree with legalising ball-tampering: Donald

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

West Indies fast bowling legend Michael Holding believes legalising ball tampering in the post coronavirus world is a bit "self contradictory", while South African great Allan Donald is completely on the opposite end of the spectrum on a subject that has divided opinions. The International Cricket Council (ICC), during its recent CEC meeting, considered the use of artificial substances on the ball instead of saliva.

Sensational PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Sensational PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Sarah Sjoestroem cruised to her fifth consecutive World Aquatics Championships title in the women's 50 metres butterfly event on Saturday.

Kasimdzhanov holds Adams

Kasimdzhanov holds Adams

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

Kasimdzhanov, playing black, easily split points with the second seed in the first game of the World chess championship final.

West Indies officially shut door on Chanderpaul

West Indies officially shut door on Chanderpaul

Rediff.com31 May 2015

West Indies cricket officially shut the door on Shivnarine Chanderpaul when the name of the team's second highest run-getter was left out of the Test squad set to face Australia on June 3.

Should the TOSS be dumped in Test cricket?

Should the TOSS be dumped in Test cricket?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Steve Waugh has backed calls from fellow former Australia captain Ricky Ponting and West Indies great Michael Holding for cricket chiefs to rid Test cricket of the toss.

Fed seen holding rates steady as investor confidence shakes

Fed seen holding rates steady as investor confidence shakes

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Fed seen holding rates steady as investor confidence shakes

Schumacher's family at his bedside; fans to hold 'silent' birthday vigil

Schumacher's family at his bedside; fans to hold 'silent' birthday vigil

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Fans of Michael Schumacher will hold a 'silent' vigil for the injured Formula 1 driver to mark his 45th birthday on Friday.

The Cricketers Ravi Shastri Rates Highly

The Cricketers Ravi Shastri Rates Highly

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'All selectors must be sufficiently thick-skinned and prepared to take criticism.' T C A Srinivasa Raghavan checks out Ravi Shastri's first book.

EPL PIX: Haaland, Foden hat-tricks as City thrash United

EPL PIX: Haaland, Foden hat-tricks as City thrash United

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored hat-tricks to fire champions Manchester City to a rampant 6-3 thrashing of local rivals Manchester United in the English Premier League on Sunday.

'Kohli and his men are the real deal now'

'Kohli and his men are the real deal now'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Border heaped praise on India's pace unit, saying, "It's as a good an Indian bowling attack as I've ever seen."

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United is no stranger to ownership tussles and the rough and tumble of financial markets.

'I didn't know if I would hold the racquet again': Kvitova

'I didn't know if I would hold the racquet again': Kvitova

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Petra Kvitova was proud of her second-set fightback against Naomi Osaka in the Australian Open final, on Saturday, but was left ruing her inability to convert her chances in her loss to the Japanese.