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Reading hold Man United

Reading hold Man United

Rediff.com18 Feb 2007

Reading snatched a 1-1 draw at Manchester United while Chelsea trounced Norwich City 4-0 to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Australia hold firm to secure battling draw

Australia hold firm to secure battling draw

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Australia batted with grim determination through the final day to earn a draw in the third Ashes Test against England on Monday.

Balanced New Zealand in good place for T20 World Cup

Balanced New Zealand in good place for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

New Zealand's combination of quality spin bowling and sharp fielding gives them a good chance of winning a maiden T20 World Cup title in Australia this year, in-form batsman Glenn Phillips said.

Israel's Gaza Offensive And The US Dilemma

Israel's Gaza Offensive And The US Dilemma

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Israel needs to come terms with the new reality that they are no longer invincible or the dominant power in the West Asian region, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

A cap worn by Sunil Gavaskar on India's 1971 tour of England, a signed coaching kit donated by Ravi Shastri are among the cricketing memorabilia that are up for grabs at two of Christie's ongoing online auctions.

Sachin Tendulkar to grace the Laureus Sports Awards ceremony

Sachin Tendulkar to grace the Laureus Sports Awards ceremony

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will be among the many high-profile guests gracing the premier Laureus World Sports Awards Ceremony, scheduled to be held in Shanghai on April 15.

Punjab sweat on Dhawan's injury ahead of RCB clash

Punjab sweat on Dhawan's injury ahead of RCB clash

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings would be sweating over skipper Shikhar Dhawan's injury at a time when they need all their firepower against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Why Ashwin is the ICC Cricketer of the Year

Why Ashwin is the ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Rajneesh Gupta explains the numbers that led to the world's cricket cognoscenti to vote Ravichandran Ashwin as the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016 and the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2016.

Kumble lauds ICC for crackdown on suspect bowling action

Kumble lauds ICC for crackdown on suspect bowling action

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Kumble felt the ICC's proactive approach helped bring down the number of bowlers with suspect action in the last two years.

Premier League to push players for 30% wage cut, restart date on hold

Premier League to push players for 30% wage cut, restart date on hold

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The Premier League has said its clubs will consult with their players over a proposed 30% reduction in wages and the suspended season would only resume when it was "safe and appropriate". While there has been speculation about a reduced season or even abandoning this campaign, the league said it remained their aim to complete all remaining domestic league and cup matches.

Tendulkar technically the best batter ever: Ponting

Tendulkar technically the best batter ever: Ponting

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting rates Sachin Tendulkar as technically the best batter he ever played against. The legendary Indian cricketer, he says, always found a way to combat anything the bowlers threw at him.

Delhi HC dismisses wrestler Sushil Kumar's plea to hold selection trial

Delhi HC dismisses wrestler Sushil Kumar's plea to hold selection trial

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The Delhi High Court on Monday, dismissed wrestler Sushil Kumar's plea seeking selection trial with Narsingh Yadav for 74 kg freestyle category for a berth at the Rio Olympics.

Brathwaite compares Archer to Pietersen

Brathwaite compares Archer to Pietersen

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Brathwaite sees a leader in Archer and wants England to support him in discovering his leadership qualities so that he can serve English cricket for a long time.

Campbell holds off Woods

Campbell holds off Woods

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

PIX: Lecce hold Juventus; Atletico, Bayern win

PIX: Lecce hold Juventus; Atletico, Bayern win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

A round of Saturday's matches in Series A, La Liga and Bundesliga.

Covid-19 in Wuhan's raccoon dogs strengthens virus's natural origin theory

Covid-19 in Wuhan's raccoon dogs strengthens virus's natural origin theory

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

A new analysis of genetic samples collected from a seafood market in central China's Wuhan city shows the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in raccoon dogs sold at the venue, strengthening the case for the natural origin of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a team of international experts.

Monetary policy making: 2022 was year of reset, 2023 could be a long pause

Monetary policy making: 2022 was year of reset, 2023 could be a long pause

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The year 2022 saw the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) start acting on the policy repo rate after a gap of two years. The six-member monetary policy committee of the RBI reduced interest rate sharply - by 115 bps - when Covid-19 struck in 2020. In March 2020, days after the nationwide lockdown was announced, MPC in an unscheduled meeting reduced the repo rate by 75 bps, followed by another 40 bps in May. Status quo was maintained for the next two years since the May repo rate hike.

Gurudwara holds first Sunday service since attack

Gurudwara holds first Sunday service since attack

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

More than 100 people gathered at a gurdwara at Wisconsin, United States, for its first Sunday service after a white supremacist gunned down six Sikh worshippers there last Sunday.

Kookaburra come up with alternative to polish cricket balls post-COVID-19

Kookaburra come up with alternative to polish cricket balls post-COVID-19

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Responding to the extraordinary situation, Kookaburra started developing a wax applicator, which could be ready in a month's time. Acting on guidelines framed by Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Australia has already restricted the use of saliva and sweat.

Bishoo's career-best figures give Windies faint hope vs Pak

Bishoo's career-best figures give Windies faint hope vs Pak

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

An eight-wicket haul from West Indies' Devendra Bishoo breathed fresh life into the first Test against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, leaving his side with a faint chance of pulling off the unlikeliest of wins in the day-night contest.

Ponniyin Selvan: 2 Review: Amazing Spectacle

Ponniyin Selvan: 2 Review: Amazing Spectacle

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Everybody knows he's a master of sublime, but Mani Ratnam's brilliance in escalating drama delivers a goosebumps-inducing impact when bolstered by A R Rahman's musical gravitas,

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The Dutchman won a maiden Formula One title after a last-lap overtake on Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi.

Experts' poll says RBI may hold rates for now

Experts' poll says RBI may hold rates for now

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

There is a narrow chance that the central bank may cut rates in the future, according to a poll of 15 economists and treasurers.

Why did Michael Kors pay $1.2 billion for Jimmy Choos?

Why did Michael Kors pay $1.2 billion for Jimmy Choos?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

15 iconic Jimmy Choo designs that tell us exactly why the American fashion company decided to scoop up the upscale British shoe brand.

EPL PIX: Late Liverpool goal denies Arsenal victory

EPL PIX: Late Liverpool goal denies Arsenal victory

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League

Anand holds Caruana in Grenke chess opener

Anand holds Caruana in Grenke chess opener

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw against world No 2 Fabiano Caurana of Italy in the first round of Grenke Chess Classic in Baden-Baden, Germany. Playing his first tournament after winning the London Classic, the five-times world champion was pleasantly surprised as Caruana went for the Italian opening with white that does not find many followers in top level chess.

Pakistan players, ICC hold breath over verdict

Pakistan players, ICC hold breath over verdict

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Much more will be at stake on Saturday than just three careers when lawyer Michael Beloff reads the verdict of an independent anti-corruption tribunal in Doha on cheating allegations facing three Pakistan cricketers.

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Jude Bellingham has become one of the most sought-after signatures in football

PHOTOS: Ten-man PSV hold on to frustrate Atletico Madrid

PHOTOS: Ten-man PSV hold on to frustrate Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

PSV Eindhoven played for more than 20 minutes with 10 men but held on for a goalless draw at home to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

After six months out of the game, Federer's fairytale return continued under the lights of Rod Laver Arena where he emphatically quashed doubts about his fitness in three hours and 24 minutes of high-octane tennis.

Bumrah shines as India crush Australia at MCG

Bumrah shines as India crush Australia at MCG

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

India took giant strides towards winning their first ever series on Australian soil in seven decades by retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a comprehensive 137-run win in the third Test in Melbourne on Sunday.

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton knighted

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton knighted

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The 36-year-old Briton, the sport's only Black driver, was made a Knight Bachelor by Britain's Prince Charles during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle in England.

To toss or not?

To toss or not?

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Should international cricket 'toss away' the toss to ensure an even playing field?

Rashid corroborates accusations of racism against Vaughan

Rashid corroborates accusations of racism against Vaughan

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Rafiq had made allegations of institutional racism against Yorkshire, whom Vaughan formerly captained and Rashid still plays for. He had claimed that Vaughan said to a group of the team's Asian players that there were "too many of you lot, we need to do something about it" before a match in 2009.

WC qualifier: Czechs hold Denmark to goalless draw

WC qualifier: Czechs hold Denmark to goalless draw

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

The Czech Republic hung on to claim a point away to Denmark with a 0-0 draw in their opening World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

Covid likely came from lab leak in China: Report

Covid likely came from lab leak in China: Report

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The new report highlights how different parts of the intelligence community have arrived at disparate judgments about the pandemic's origin.

Ishant incident: Why didn't Kohli play mediator?

Ishant incident: Why didn't Kohli play mediator?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

'No, you don't require tantrums, or beating a tattoo on the helmet or rude and hostile gestures to make a point.' 'A true fast bowler lets the ball do the talking as it crashes into the stumps,' says veteran sports commentator Kishore Bhimani.

EPL PIX: Arsenal open up seven-point lead as Man City, Newcastle held

EPL PIX: Arsenal open up seven-point lead as Man City, Newcastle held

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Review: Filler Marvel Episode

Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Review: Filler Marvel Episode

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania falls short of the signature Marvel magic, says Mayur Sanap