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'No Indian territory has been taken by the Chinese'

'No Indian territory has been taken by the Chinese'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'The Chinese have not crossed the LAC in Galwan.' 'They are on their side of the LAC and we are on our side.'

How to master the art of breathing

How to master the art of breathing

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Simple breathing exercises to help you reduce stress

No Aussie would have rejected captaincy: Ponting

No Aussie would have rejected captaincy: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting expressed surprise that Ashwell Prince declined the chance to captain South Africa in the third and final Test starting on Thursday. 'When opportunities come around like that I think any Australian would grab it with both hands,' Ponting told reporters on Wednesday.

US Open PIX: Svitolina downs Konta to reach semis

US Open PIX: Svitolina downs Konta to reach semis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The fifth-seeded Ukrainian reached her second straight Grand Slam semi-final after also making the last four at Wimbledon in July.

Why Russia Wants Ukraine

Why Russia Wants Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Notwithstanding how the current impasse is solved, at some point in the future, Russia will realise that just as centuries ago it developed the paradigm of securing its heartland's safety through annexing vast buffer zones between itself and the enemy, a more modern security is possible only through friendly relations and sustainable peace, observes Shyam G Menon.

Bollywood's new breed of heroes

Bollywood's new breed of heroes

Rediff.com12 May 2009

As actors, Deepak Dobriyal, Raj Singh, Sid Makkar and Arjun Mathur are still waiting for that one critical break that will put them on an even more comfortable pedestal.

South Africa pin hopes on new opening pair

South Africa pin hopes on new opening pair

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

South Africa will pin much of their batting hopes on a new opening pair in the third and final Test against Australia which starts on Thursday. Imraan Khan has been brought in for his debut and opens with the recalled Ashwell Prince, who normally operates in the middle-order. They come in for captain Graeme Smith (broken finger) and Neil McKenzie (dropped).

Prince back to open and lead SA in third Test

Prince back to open and lead SA in third Test

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Ashwell Prince has been recalled to replace the injured Graeme Smith as South Africa captain for the third Test against Australia where he will open the batting alongside debutant Imraan Khan.

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The squad will then be trimmed to 15 for the ICC World Test Championship final against India at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton starting on June 18, as per ICC regulations.

After narrow defeat to RCB Russell wants to bat at 4

After narrow defeat to RCB Russell wants to bat at 4

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Describing their narrow defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore as a sweet and sour feeling, Kolkata Knight Riders's impact player Andre Russell questioned his team's decision to send him lower down the order.

4 hot hairstyles to rock the summer look

4 hot hairstyles to rock the summer look

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Four hairdos that will revamp your style this summer.

India blame late Dhoni-Jadhav crawl on slowing pitch

India blame late Dhoni-Jadhav crawl on slowing pitch

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Dhoni remained not out on 42 off 31 balls, having hit the only six in the Indian innings, compared to England's 13.

India complaint about being provoked

India complaint about being "provoked"

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

The Indian team has filed a written complaint with Match Referee Jeff Crowe and threatened to take a "befitting action" if it is repeated.

Who should be blamed for Pakistan's troubles?

Who should be blamed for Pakistan's troubles?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Some in the Pakistan media questioned whether Sarfaraz got the support he needed from his senior players.

Will hold tricolour and J-K flag together: Mehbooba

Will hold tricolour and J-K flag together: Mehbooba

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

"We are the people, especially in the Kashmir Valley, who upheld the tricolour high over the years at the cost of thousands of our workers who were martyred," Mufti told reporters in Jammu at the end of her five-day visit to Jammu -- her first after release from over one-year-long detention under the Pubic Safety Act (PSA).

U-19 WC: Bishnoi, Ankolekar star in win over NZ

U-19 WC: Bishnoi, Ankolekar star in win over NZ

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

In a rain-hit final Group A league encounter in the Under-19 World Cup, reduced to 23-overs per-side, India scored 115 without loss in 23 overs, with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (57 not out off 72 balls) and Divyansh Saxena (52 no off 62 balls) hitting half-centuries. New Zealand needed 193 as per DLS method calculations but managed only 147 in 21 overs as India emerged group toppers with six points.

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

Rediff.com6 May 2022

If Irrfan could have been our finest professor of empirical philosophy, and Nawaz is our foremost poet of that space halfway between the gutter and the stars, then Jaideep Ahlawat has to be our greatest artist-scientist, asserts Sreehari Nair.

Check out Kohli's advice to Team India after loss to NZ

Check out Kohli's advice to Team India after loss to NZ

Rediff.com25 May 2019

India's top-order may fail to fire under overcast conditions in England and the batsmen down the order must be battle ready to bail out the team during the ICC World Cup beginning next week, said captain Virat Kohli.

Kaneria makes shocking revelation about Pak players, PCB

Kaneria makes shocking revelation about Pak players, PCB

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

'Why doesn't anyone talk about this? Why don't they speak the truth? I have played my entire cricket with utter honesty' PCB officials, Pakistan players knew the bookie involved in the 2012 English county scandal, says the banned spinner.

India set to embrace DRS? Check out captain Kohli's views...

India set to embrace DRS? Check out captain Kohli's views...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Test captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said the Indian team has discussed the contentious Decision Review System (DRS) and they look forward to embracing the technology in the future.

Congratulate Rohit Sharma on his world record 264!

Congratulate Rohit Sharma on his world record 264!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Rohit Sharma made an sensational return from injury on Thursday, scoring a world record 264, off just 173 balls, in the fourth One-Day International against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Congratulate him.

How T20 will change!

How T20 will change!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Fascinating predictions for the years ahead. A revealing excerpt from Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde's Cricket 2.0: Inside The T20 Revolution.

Review: Finding Fanny, discovering brilliance

Review: Finding Fanny, discovering brilliance

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Finding Fanny is a fine blend of soulful musings and nuanced filmmaking, feels Sukanya Verma.

Favourites India ready to tame depleted Bangladesh in Asia Cup final

Favourites India ready to tame depleted Bangladesh in Asia Cup final

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

India are the overwhelming favourites to win the tournament for a record seventh time while Bangladesh will be hoping to be third-time lucky in a summit clash.

Xi is the 21st century's version of Hitler

Xi is the 21st century's version of Hitler

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

;The world paid a heavy price for the megalomania of the Third Reich's fuehrer.' 'Will it pay a similar price for the ambitions of China's leader-for-life?' asks Amulya Ganguli.

Kohli hits century but Australia on top

Kohli hits century but Australia on top

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Captain Virat Kohli became the second fastest to 25 Test centuries before Usman Khawaja helped Australia extend their lead to 175 runs to give the hosts a slight upperhand at stumps on Day 3 in Perth on Sunday.

PHOTOS: When Chahal spun a web around clueless Proteas

PHOTOS: When Chahal spun a web around clueless Proteas

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Chahal finished with 5-22 in 8.2 overs, ripping through the middle-order as India won the toss and skittled their hosts for 118, South Africa's lowest total in home ODI matches.

He may have an answer to energy problems

He may have an answer to energy problems

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

An alternative to oil? Check. Completely green? Check. Economical? Check. So why has the entrepreneur been sued, pilloried, and lampooned?

India may leave out Pathan for first Test

India may leave out Pathan for first Test

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Sourav Ganguly is set to return to the Indian Test team after a gap of ten months for the first match against South Africa.

What went wrong for India in first T20 vs Bangladesh

What went wrong for India in first T20 vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Poor fielding and lack of judgement while going for the Decision Review System cost India the first T20 International against Bangladesh, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma said.

Warner accepts 'thumb rule' of his life

Warner accepts 'thumb rule' of his life

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

'I think I got hit against India in Brisbane on the same thumb last season as well and the pain is always going to be there'

IPL 2021: Samson named RR captain, Raina retained by CSK

IPL 2021: Samson named RR captain, Raina retained by CSK

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

CSK's Harbhajan Singh and Mumbai Indians' Lasith Malinga were among the other big names to be released by their respective sides ahead of next month's auction.

14 strength exercises you can do at home

14 strength exercises you can do at home

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

These workouts will help you build strength and stamina without going to the gym.

PHOTOS: Smith, Labuschagne rally Australia on rain-hit day

PHOTOS: Smith, Labuschagne rally Australia on rain-hit day

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Steve Smith continued his outstanding Ashes form, striking an unbeaten 60 as Australia recovered from another failure by their openers to reach 170-3 at the close of the rain-affected first day of the fourth Test against England.

Someone save Indian television!

Someone save Indian television!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

It is entirely conceivable that Modi began realising at some point that it will be a liability for India if he is seen as Trump's fellow traveller, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India thrash New Zealand to seal series, reclaim top spot in Test rankings

India thrash New Zealand to seal series, reclaim top spot in Test rankings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

India pulled off a brilliant all-round performance to trounce New Zealand by 178 runs in the second Test and clinch the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead, a win that propelled the team to the top of the ICC rankings, dethroning arch-rivals Pakistan.

Street-fighter Mamata faces her biggest political battle

Street-fighter Mamata faces her biggest political battle

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'The way opposition parties such as the Nationalist Congress Party, Shiv Sena, the Samajwadi Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Jharkhand Mukti Morch have supported her, if she wins, she will be the biggest opposition face for 2024'

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

At an online book release event, former vice president Hamid Ansari lays to rest the controversies surrounding his tenure.

Laxman ready for SA challenge

Laxman ready for SA challenge

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

The Hyderabadi right-hander said his experience of playing on bouncy wickets would come handy in South Africa.