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Dhoni, Sehwag star in 'Cricket for Heroes' charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag star in 'Cricket for Heroes' charity match

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored the winning runs as Heroes XI beat Rest of the World XI by four wickets in the inaugural T20 fundraiser 'Cricket for Heroes' at the Kia Oval, in London, on Friday.

Jaishankar meets German counterpart; discusses Indo-Pacific, Ukraine issues

Jaishankar meets German counterpart; discusses Indo-Pacific, Ukraine issues

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Jaishankar also met his Iranian counterpart H Amirabdollahian and held productive discussions on bilateral economic cooperation, Afghanistan and the joint comprehensive plan of action, also known as the Iran nuclear deal.

The man who made hitting sixes fun...

The man who made hitting sixes fun...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Powell feels that hitting sixes for fun is the new normal.

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Glimpses from Sunday's Nations League matches.

India may field World Cup team in tri-series

India may field World Cup team in tri-series

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The tri-series in Australia, India's final ODI engagement before the World Cup, gets underway on January 16, says Chandresh Narayanan, casting a fascinating look at the survivors from earlier World Cups.

Haas F1 condemns Russian driver for 'abhorrent' clip

Haas F1 condemns Russian driver for 'abhorrent' clip

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Mazepin, son of a billionaire who made his fortune in fertiliser, apologised on Twitter for his 'inappropriate behaviour'and the fact that the video was posted.

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The United Kingdom votes on June 8. A quick guide to the post terror election.

'No Planet B': Millions join global climate strike

'No Planet B': Millions join global climate strike

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Thousands and thousands of protesters, many of them students who skipped school, have gathered in cities across the world kicking off a day of worldwide protests calling for action against climate change ahead of a United Nations summit. From the Pacific Islands to Australia and India, protesters took to the streets on Friday, demanding their governments take urgent steps to tackle the climate crisis and prevent an environmental catastrophe. Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swede who inspired the climate strike, tweeted her support. Check out photos from all over the world.

Indo-US 2+2 talks on Oct 27 in Delhi: MEA

Indo-US 2+2 talks on Oct 27 in Delhi: MEA

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The new framework of the ministerial dialogue was initiated in order to provide a forward-looking vision for the strategic partnership between the two countries.

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Hasina, others on CHOGM sidelines

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Hasina, others on CHOGM sidelines

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The bilateral talks took place as the formal heads of government meeting got underway in London on Thursday, following a formal launch by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

PIX: Manchester United ease past Rooney's Derby

PIX: Manchester United ease past Rooney's Derby

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Odion Ighalo scored twice as Manchester United beat second tier Derby County 3-0 on Thursday to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals and leave their all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney on the losing side. United will travel to Norwich City in the last eight after the Premier League's bottom club beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties on Wednesday.

'Who will complain against a track like this, it was fantastic entertainment'

'Who will complain against a track like this, it was fantastic entertainment'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'I hope England at least get a decent score in the second innings because this pitch is really difficult to complain about'

Champions League PICS: Spurs hold Real Madrid; Liverpool hit 7

Champions League PICS: Spurs hold Real Madrid; Liverpool hit 7

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

A summary of Tuesday's group matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Ukraine, China figure among talks during India-US 2+2 ministerial

Ukraine, China figure among talks during India-US 2+2 ministerial

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The 2+2 was attended by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and their Indian counterparts S Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh respectively.

The Web Series That Inspired Nikkhil Advani

The Web Series That Inspired Nikkhil Advani

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

In a new series, Bollywood's towering talents, who themselves made brilliant works this year, pick their favourite show of 2021, and tell us just why they loved it.

Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50

Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher turned 50 on Thursday with Formula One and his fans paying tribute to the sport's most successful driver with a mixture of celebration and sorrow.

WTC Final: Williamson on game-changing moment

WTC Final: Williamson on game-changing moment

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Williamson agreed that getting Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara out early did set it up nicely for them.

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

Rediff.com30 May 2022

In other India-related news, Manish Kaurav (KL3 men 200m) and Manjeet Singh (VL2 men 200m) made it to the finals of their respective events for the first time in the history of the tournament.

Chelsea future uncertain after sanctions against owner Abramovich

Chelsea future uncertain after sanctions against owner Abramovich

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Britain said it had imposed asset freezes on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich

Jayalalithaa verdict: AIADMK hopeful of relief, partymen hold prayers

Jayalalithaa verdict: AIADMK hopeful of relief, partymen hold prayers

Rediff.com10 May 2015

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam workers on Sunday organised poojas in temples and took out processions praying for a favourable judgement.

Schumacher's son close to signing deal with Ferrari-linked team

Schumacher's son close to signing deal with Ferrari-linked team

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher' son Mick is all set to sign a deal with a Ferrari-linked Italian junior team Prema. According to Sport24, Mick's managerSabine Kehm is currently in talks with Prema after the 16-year-old expressed his desire to contest in the Italian series.

What transpired at RBI's monetary meet

What transpired at RBI's monetary meet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Uncertainty is emerging as the only certainty, said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das as he emphasised on continued policy support at the December MPC meet during which members expressed concerns over spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, as per the minutes of the rate-setting panel released on Wednesday. After three days of deliberations, the six members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on December 8 unanimously voted for status quo on policy rates for the ninth consecutive time. At the meeting, the RBI Governor said risks stalking the global economy have amplified with rapid spread of the virus mutations, including the Omicron variant, leading to countries scrambling for restrictions.

'Deeply embarrassed' West Indies seek talks with India after legal threat

'Deeply embarrassed' West Indies seek talks with India after legal threat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The West Indies Cricket Board will ask for a meeting with its Indian counterparts as it seeks to find a way out of the crisis caused by the abandonment of the recent tour.

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain in control; Swiss hold Belgium

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain in control; Swiss hold Belgium

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Serbia carved out a 2-0 lead over rivals Croatia while Britain led the US by the same score and holders Switzerland were tied with Belgium in the Davis Cup.

Ashes PHOTOS: Warner, Labuschagne make England toil on Day 1

Ashes PHOTOS: Warner, Labuschagne make England toil on Day 1

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Ashes Test played in Adelaide on Thursday.

'Why should I praise Axar, Ashwin?'

'Why should I praise Axar, Ashwin?'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Even scorecards in T20 matches read better than the one we saw in Ahmedabad.'

PIX: Mick Schumacher tests with Ferrari in Bahrain

PIX: Mick Schumacher tests with Ferrari in Bahrain

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Mick Schumacher, son of seven times world champion Michael, made his Formula One test debut with Ferrari on Tuesday at the Bahrain circuit, where 15 years ago his father won the first Grand Prix in the Middle East.

FA Cup: Chelsea crush Chesterfield; Newcastle stunned

FA Cup: Chelsea crush Chesterfield; Newcastle stunned

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Romelu Lukaku scored for Chelsea in a 5-1 FA Cup third-round victory

Olympics: Warholm destroys world record to win 400m hurdles gold

Olympics: Warholm destroys world record to win 400m hurdles gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

A world record had been predicted but Norway's Karsten Warholm had to utterly destroy it to hold off American Rai Benjamin and take gold on Tuesday in the men's 400 metres hurdles, in what will go down as one of the all-time great Olympic races.

PIX: Nadal smashes Opelka; Halep downs Martic

PIX: Nadal smashes Opelka; Halep downs Martic

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Rafael Nadal toppled big-serving American Reilly Opelka to remain perfect on the year while unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic stunned world number six Matteo Berrettini.

EPL PIX: Manchester United held by Southampton; stay fifth

EPL PIX: Manchester United held by Southampton; stay fifth

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Manchester United's Champions League qualification hopes suffered a blow after an equaliser deep in stoppage time from Michael Obafemi earned Southampton a 2-2 draw in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Monday.

Soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Cadiz

Soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Cadiz

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

IMAGES from soccer matches played on Monday.

Australia plots return of sport as spread of coronavirus slows

Australia plots return of sport as spread of coronavirus slows

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The Australian government will meet on Friday to discuss how sport can restart as the number of new coronavirus cases dwindles and states begin to relax restrictions on social gatherings, two sources familiar with the details said. Australia has reported about 6,700 cases of the new coronavirus and 93 deaths, significantly below the levels reported in the United States, Britain and Europe. Growth in new infections has slowed to less 0.5% a day, compared to 25% a month ago.

What Kohli and Tendulkar have in common

What Kohli and Tendulkar have in common

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke believes Virat Kohli's hunger for big hundreds is similar to the iconic Sachin Tendulkar, who was the "hardest to get out" with a technique which "didn't have a weakness". Clarke said he can't recall a batsman as complete as Tendulkar during his playing days.

WC qualifiers: Netherlands win in Latvia; Wales draw with Czechs

WC qualifiers: Netherlands win in Latvia; Wales draw with Czechs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Round-up of World Cup qualifiers played on Friday

India needs to pick Ravi Ashwin for the next Test: Vaughan

India needs to pick Ravi Ashwin for the next Test: Vaughan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Mohammed Shami's unbeaten half century at Lord's gave India a "false sense of security about their tail" and they cannot have "four rabbits from 8-11", said former England captain Michael Vaughan after the visitors suffered an innings defeat in the third Test.

PHOTOS: Agarwal, Pujara give India upperhand on opening day

PHOTOS: Agarwal, Pujara give India upperhand on opening day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli combined to frustrate Australia for an entire session as India held the whip-hand at 215 for two at the close of a grinding opening day of the third Test in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

I wondered how being scientist-mathematician helps one cycle better. Perhaps the self-discipline helps; perhaps it is the scientist-technologist perspective of breaking down the whole into separate pieces, identifying specifics and working on them for improved results, mulls Shyam G Menon.

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

West Indies board meets for crisis talks after India legal threat

West Indies board meets for crisis talks after India legal threat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Just hours after the powerful Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) announced they would take legal action against the WICB and were suspending all planned tours of the Caribbean -- moves that could have a devastating financial impact on the West Indies -- officials gathered at a beachside hotel to deal with the fall-out.