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Day 2: England on top as India crumble after Smriti-Shafali show

Day 2: England on top as India crumble after Smriti-Shafali show

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

From a strong 167 for none, India lost five wickets for the addition of just 16 runs before ending the day at 187 for five.

Man who attacked Bulandshahr cop with axe held

Man who attacked Bulandshahr cop with axe held

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

He was felling a tree to block a road. When the inspector stopped him from doing so, he attacked him.

What Cairn, Vodafone, Devas reveal about the Indian State

What Cairn, Vodafone, Devas reveal about the Indian State

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The Indian State's arbitrariness may have come to be accepted with resignation within the country, but when it behaves in the same manner with external players, it gets a push-back, observes T N Ninan.

COVID-19 recoveries exceed active cases by 2.95 lakh: Health ministry

COVID-19 recoveries exceed active cases by 2.95 lakh: Health ministry

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Timely, proactive, and graded strategy initiatives for effective coronavirus infection management in the country, led by the Centre and implemented by the states and Union Territories, have ensured that the actual COVID-19 caseload remains manageable.

Knight powers England to big win over Thailand

Knight powers England to big win over Thailand

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Heather Knight's majestic maiden T20I century helped England to a record-breaking 98-run victory over Thailand in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match at Manuka Oval, in Canberra, on Wednesday. In the day's second match, played later, Pakistan claimed the scalp of the West Indies outplaying the 2016 winners in an eight-wicket victory.

Indian women eye winning start against England

Indian women eye winning start against England

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The hosts cannot afford to take England lightly, as the visiting team boasts of some of the big names in women's cricket.

Tatas' proposed Vietnam buy in legal trouble?

Tatas' proposed Vietnam buy in legal trouble?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

The transaction was to be completed by June.

COVID-19 tests in India cross 3 crore-mark

COVID-19 tests in India cross 3 crore-mark

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

A total of 3,00,41,400 samples have been tested until August 16 with 7,31,697 samples being tested on Sunday, the Indian Council of Medical Research said.

Another 'thief' lynched in Bihar's Gopalganj distr

Another 'thief' lynched in Bihar's Gopalganj distr

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Kishore Nat was beaten to death in Supalwa village by angry villagers who allegedly caught him in the act, police sources said. The victim's family claimed that was drunk and was passing through Supalwa when they surrounded him & beat him to death.

These wildlife pics will take your breath away

These wildlife pics will take your breath away

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Nat Geo nature photographer of the year Varun Aditya shares some of his best pictures.

India records 0.2 COVID-19 deaths per lakh population

India records 0.2 COVID-19 deaths per lakh population

Rediff.com19 May 2020

So far a total of 24,25,742 samples have been tested, the health ministry said.

From Spelling Bee to Super Bowl, Indian Americans championed it all

From Spelling Bee to Super Bowl, Indian Americans championed it all

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Aziz Haniffa walks through Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation, an exhibition that explores the 'American Dream' as lived by the community stretching far behind the stereotypes such as saris and temples and sadhus, at the Smithsonian, with curator Masum Momaya.

India sees record COVID-19 recoveries in single day

India sees record COVID-19 recoveries in single day

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

As many as 29,557 COVID-19 patients have recuperated in the past 24 hours.

Kohli's support for Dhoni remarkable: Ganguly

Kohli's support for Dhoni remarkable: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

"He (Kohli) is a fantastic captain. I don't know what he does inside dressing room or what he does tactically, as I'm too far away (from the team). I don't know what he speaks in team meetings but the way he looks after his players is remarkable," Ganguly said during a book launch in Kolkata.

'Indian TV channels too hostile to Pakistan'

'Indian TV channels too hostile to Pakistan'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Pakistan's defence establishment has demanded that the government should immediately close all illegal Indian TV channels to check "India's hostile agenda against Pakistan", according to a media report on Wednesday.

England women's team congratulate Morgan & Co

England women's team congratulate Morgan & Co

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

"No words can do that game justice! What a game of cricket! Congratulations @englandcricket .. you deserve it!"

The many battles that Amazon is fighting in India

The many battles that Amazon is fighting in India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Among all the geographies where Amazon is fighting regulators, India is the only place where its lines are also tangled in a major corporate battle, this one with India's largest company by market capitalisation over the acquisition of Mumbai-based Future Group's retail chain, the country's second largest. No other corporate entity in any country offers a challenge to Amazon's hegemony in a way Reliance Industries does - and the final hearing of an arbitration case filed at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre between the two may decide at least some of these issues. This legal battle between one of the world's most powerful corporations and one of India's most powerful conglomerates could be complicated by a host of other developments.

Bowlers beware! Jayawardene joins Gayle at Somerset

Bowlers beware! Jayawardene joins Gayle at Somerset

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Ambitious English county Somerset snapped up formidable Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardede on Thursday to partner explosive West Indian opener Chris Gayle for the domestic Twenty20 season. Jayawardene, the 38-year-old former test skipper, has scored 1,493 runs in 55 Twenty20 internationals and will feature in 12 of 14 domestic matches for the English county. "To have the top two run-scorers in the history of the World T20 walking out into the middle at Taunton is something that I hope the members and supporters will be looking forward to," Somerset director of cricket Matt Maynard said in a statement. Gayle, 36, who will play in the World Twenty20 semi-final against India later on Thursday, said in January, he would return for six Somerset matches this year after scoring 328 runs in three appearances for them last term.

Guess who is Delhi Daredevils' assistant coach?

Guess who is Delhi Daredevils' assistant coach?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif was, on Friday, named assistant coach of Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils for the upcoming 2019 season.

SAI extends suspension of camps till May 3

SAI extends suspension of camps till May 3

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'The athletes who are there in SAI Bengaluru and Patiala will continue to remain there'

IPL6: Teams now hunt for innovative partnerships

IPL6: Teams now hunt for innovative partnerships

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

s also create buzz with contests, promotions, mall activations and events.

Virat Kohli has done the right thing

Virat Kohli has done the right thing

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Is Kohli not a great captain in spite of so many wins? My answer is, yes, declares Dr Sudhir Bisht.

London airspace's closure leads to massive flight disruptions

London airspace's closure leads to massive flight disruptions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

London's airspace, one of the world's busiest travel routes, was temporarily closed on Friday due to a computer failure, causing severe disruptions in domestic and international flight operations.

PHOTOS: Buttler and Bess keep England alive at Lord's vs Pak

PHOTOS: Buttler and Bess keep England alive at Lord's vs Pak

Rediff.com27 May 2018

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 1st Test between England and Pakistan played at Lord's on Saturday

Now, a documentary showcasing the 'inside story' of IPL

Now, a documentary showcasing the 'inside story' of IPL

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The glitz and glamour of the Indian Premier League is all set to be the subject of a show on the National Geographic channel, which promises to air the unseen 'inside story' of the multi-million dollar Twenty20 event.

India has been dwarfed under 'weak' PM, says Jaitley

India has been dwarfed under 'weak' PM, says Jaitley

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying he frequently used the expression "India stands tall as a nation", and alleged that it was the country that had been "dwarfed" under a "weak" PM.

Stunning new PHOTOS of the Earth at night

Stunning new PHOTOS of the Earth at night

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

A global composite image, constructed using cloud-free night images from a new NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite, shows the glow of natural and human-built phenomena across the planet in greater detail than ever before.

Teen sensation Shafali is World No 1 batter in T20s

Teen sensation Shafali is World No 1 batter in T20s

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Teenage Indian batting sensation Shafali Verma on Wednesday rose to the top spot in the ICC women's T20 International rankings, riding on her stellar run at the T20 World Cup in Australia. The 16-year-old Verma takes over from New Zealand's Suzie Bates, who had been the top batter since October 2018 after wresting the spot from West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor.

Left parties to oppose FDI in Parliament

Left parties to oppose FDI in Parliament

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

At a time when Bharatiya Janata Party and several other parties have also opposed FDI in retail, the Left leaders said they have appealed to all parties to support the motions in both Houses of Parliament.

Muslim groups back SC status for Muslim, Christian Dalits

Muslim groups back SC status for Muslim, Christian Dalits

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Two top Muslim organisations -- All India Milli Council and Jamiat-e-Ulema Hind (Mahmood Madni) -- on Tuesday backed National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Chairman Wajahat Habibullah's call for scheduled caste status to Muslim and Christian Dalits.

Assam flood situation worsens, toll mounts to 11

Assam flood situation worsens, toll mounts to 11

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Flood situation in Assam on Tuesday turned grim with most of the rivers breaching embankments and inundating new areas all over Brahmaputra Valley. Road links have been snapped in many places, while the death toll due to the current wave of flood has mounted to 11 with one more casualty in Dibrugarh district.

UK's G4S defends management fee for venue security

UK's G4S defends management fee for venue security

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Security firm G4S on Thursday defended a multimillion pound management fee for protecting Britain's Olympic venues after politicians urged it to waive the payment following its failure to provide enough guards.

UK city to honour Indian-origin entrepreneur

UK city to honour Indian-origin entrepreneur

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

In a unique honour, the Nottingham City will confer the title 'Freeman of the City' on an Indian-origin entrepreneur Professor Nathu Ram Puri, the first for an Asian, in recognition of his "distinguished services" to the British city.

FIIs bet heavily in Indian market, but in Singapore

FIIs bet heavily in Indian market, but in Singapore

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) may have been deferred for a year but many foreign institutional investors (FIIs) do not want to take chances. They are shifting their trading positions to Singapore, where derivatives of India's key equity index, the Nifty, are listed.

'Happy birthday to undisputed Dada of Indian cricket'

'Happy birthday to undisputed Dada of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

India's current and former cricketers took to social media to wish one of India's greatest captains and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who celebrated his 48th birthday on Wednesday.

None has approached us so far: Jaya on Prez poll

None has approached us so far: Jaya on Prez poll

Rediff.com5 May 2012

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday said her party was yet to decide on the ensuing presidential polls and nobody had approached her so far on the issue.

German football team under fire over national anthem

German football team under fire over national anthem

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Germany's national soccer players, still reeling from a 2-1 defeat to Italy in last week's Euro 2012 semi-final, are now being accused of being unpatriotic after failing to sing the national anthem.

Western nations slap fresh sanctions on Iran

Western nations slap fresh sanctions on Iran

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

The sanctions by Western nations came in response to a report by the UN atomic watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency about Iran's nuclear programme and after their proposal to impose new sanctions in the United Nations was blocked due to opposition from Russia and China.

Price of carbon credits may rebound this year

Price of carbon credits may rebound this year

Rediff.com25 May 2012

A recent report by Barclays Capital, the global consultancy firm, forecast the Certified Emission Reduction price to surge 92 per cent in the first half of this year.

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

Rediff.com17 May 2021

From helping their employees infected with the Covid-19 virus to vaccinating them or supporting the families of those who might have succumbed to the infection, several companies in India are trying to do their bit in this difficult time. Some have even widened their support net to include all stakeholders as well as an extended community. To the families of the employees it lost to Covid-19, Noida-headquartered IT services and consulting company HCL Technologies is, for instance, paying salary for a year, medical insurance for three years and extending support for their children's education for five years.