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Farm bill in RS: MPs tear papers, heckle presiding officer

Farm bill in RS: MPs tear papers, heckle presiding officer

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Derek O'Brien of Trinamool Congress came near the podium and tried to show the rule book to the Deputy Chairman. An attempt was also made to snatch the microphone and the marshals tried to prevent it.

EPL PIX: Bournemouth shock Arsenal; United, Spurs win

EPL PIX: Bournemouth shock Arsenal; United, Spurs win

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

A brilliantly-worked goal by Ryan Christie and a Justin Kluivert penalty gave Bournemouth shock 2-0 Premier League win at home to 10-man Arsenal.

Ireland romp into Super Eights

Ireland romp into Super Eights

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

O'Brien brothers Niall and Kevin's scintillating knocks gave Ireland a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh and a berth in the Super Eight stage of the World Twenty20 championship, at Trent Bridge, in Nottingham, on Monday. Ireland, chasing 138 to win, attained the target with 10 balls to spare.

Trianmool's new A team: Mukul Roy kept at bay

Trianmool's new A team: Mukul Roy kept at bay

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Saturday carried out a major reshuffle in the party set-up

When the Trinamool MP questioned SBI loan to Adani group

When the Trinamool MP questioned SBI loan to Adani group

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, he said SBI has signed an MoU pledging one of the single largest loans to a corporate house despite five international banks refusing to lend to the Adani project.

NZ elect to bat in fourth ODI

NZ elect to bat in fourth ODI

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and elected to bat in the fourth One-Day International in Hamilton on Wednesday. The Indian team effected two changes in the squad, bringing in Rohit Sharma for the injured Sachin Tendulkar and replacing Munaf Patel with a fit-again Ishant Sharma.

NDA gets new allies, Nadda claims 38 parties to attend meet

NDA gets new allies, Nadda claims 38 parties to attend meet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Leaders of 38 parties have confirmed their participation in a meeting of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to be held in the national capital on Tuesday, Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda said.

NZ names two new faces for Oz series

NZ names two new faces for Oz series

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

New Zealand have named two new faces in their 14-man squad to play Australia in the Chappell-Hadlee one-day series starting next month.

Bond guides New Zealand to victory

Bond guides New Zealand to victory

Rediff.com28 Nov 2009

Riding on comeback star Shane Bond's brilliant match figures of eight for 153, New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 32 runs in the first Test in Dunedin on Saturday.

Katich holds fort as Australia struggle on Day 2

Katich holds fort as Australia struggle on Day 2

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Simon Katich stayed unbeaten on a well made 67 even though he felt short of partners during Australia's second innings in the first Test against New Zealand at Brisbane on Friday. Australian batsmen struggled to stay at the wicket for long as they ended day two at a score of 131 for the loss of six wickets, scoring at an average of 3.44 runs per over.

Mamata to skip Siddaramaiah's swearing-in

Mamata to skip Siddaramaiah's swearing-in

Rediff.com19 May 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee will not be attending the swearing-in ceremony of Congress leader Siddaramaiah as the Karnataka CM and has designated party leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar for the programme, a Trinamool Congress leader said.

Record fifth-wicket stand boosts Bangladesh

Record fifth-wicket stand boosts Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

Mehrab Hossain and Mushfiqur Rahim shared a record fifth-wicket stand for Bangladesh who reached 183 runs for four at the close on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday. Mehrab (79) and Rahim (59) produced an unbroken stand of 139, surpassing the previous best fifth-wicket partnership of 126 made against Sri Lanka in 2001 in Colombo.

Thushara, Murali have Kiwis in a spot

Thushara, Murali have Kiwis in a spot

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Left-arm seamer Thilan Thushara and off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan shared six wickets to leave New Zealand struggling on 281 for eight on the third day of the first Test on Thursday.

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Chen scores world record for massive lead over shocked Hanyu

Trump bans US investments in firms linked to Chinese military

Trump bans US investments in firms linked to Chinese military

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The executive order, which was signed by Trump on Thursday, prohibits certain purchases involving publicly traded securities or any securities that are derivative of or are designed to provide investment exposure to such securities of any Communist Chinese military company.

Bilimoria is co-chair of Indo-British partnership

Bilimoria is co-chair of Indo-British partnership

Rediff.com3 Jul 2003

Cobra Beer chief executive Karan P Bilimoria has taken over as the co-chairman of Indo-British Partnership.

Veteran commentator Bhimani who called tied Test dies

Veteran commentator Bhimani who called tied Test dies

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Cricket commentator Kishore Bhimani was one of the most recognised English voices of the 1980s.

COVID-19: WI coach attends funeral; gets Board backing

COVID-19: WI coach attends funeral; gets Board backing

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'I want to assure West Indies cricket fans that Phil Simmons still has the full backing of CWI, no matter what has been said'

Numbers game - 2nd Test, Day 4

Numbers game - 2nd Test, Day 4

Rediff.com29 Mar 2009

The six off Iain O'Brien was 50th for Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket. He became the fourth Indian after Virender Sehwag (65), Kapil Dev (61) and Sourav Ganguly (57) to do so.

Kiwis retain squad for second Test

Kiwis retain squad for second Test

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

The New Zealand selectors on Monday retained almost the same side for the second Test against India which suffered a humiliating 10-wicket mauling in the first Test in Hamilton. Brent Arnel is the only one to be omitted from the squad as the fast bowler, who was released to play in the domestic competition, has been laid low by a side strain.

3rd ODI: NZ elect to bowl vs India

3rd ODI: NZ elect to bowl vs India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2009

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and elected to field in the third one-day international against India at Lancaster Park, Christchurch on Sunday. McCullum has replaced regular captain Daniel Vettori, who has left the team to be present at the birth of his first child in Auckland.

Buttler, Mills return to Kiwis ODI squad

Buttler, Mills return to Kiwis ODI squad

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

Fast bowler Ian Buttler's impressive showing in the just-concluded Twenty20 internationals earned him a place in New Zealand's One-day team, after a hiatus of five years, for the first three games of the five-match series against India, starting March 3. Apart from Buttler, Kyle Mills also made a comeback to the ODI squad after a two-week injury lay-off to augment an already lethal Kiwi pace battery, led by Iain O'Brien, Butler and Tim Southee.

New Zealand name rookie Thompson in Twenty20 squad

New Zealand name rookie Thompson in Twenty20 squad

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

All-rounder Ewen Thompson was the only new face named in New Zealand's 13-man squad for two Twenty20 matches against the West Indies this month. Thompson, 29, has taken 16 wickets at an average of 17 and an economy rate of 6.97 playing for Central Districts.

Pegasus: 14 Oppn parties blame govt for Parliament logjam

Pegasus: 14 Oppn parties blame govt for Parliament logjam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

18 leaders from 14 parties said it is unfortunate that the government has 'unleashed a misleading campaign to malign the combined opposition' and blaming it for the continued disruption of Parliament proceedings.

Kiwis complain of crowd abuse at Gabba

Kiwis complain of crowd abuse at Gabba

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

New Zealand cricketers said they were victim of crowd abuse during the first Test against Australia at the Gabba, where they were called "faggots".

You are safe, says Ontario attorney general

You are safe, says Ontario attorney general

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Ontario Attorney-General Chris Bentley said the murder of 45-year old Suja John, 45, and her mother Saramma Varghese, allegedly by a sex-offender out on bail, was "a very tragic case."

Suspended MPs spend night at Parl premises, not ready to apologise

Suspended MPs spend night at Parl premises, not ready to apologise

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

With authorities not granting permission for a tent, five MPs slept under the sky as a protest against the suspension of 24 MPs, 20 from Rajya Sabha and four Congress members from Lok Sabha.

WATCH: Misbah's hilarious response to Pakistan's 'Tuk Tuk' problem

WATCH: Misbah's hilarious response to Pakistan's 'Tuk Tuk' problem

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Misbah ul Haq responded to reporter with a witty reply and his response had the room of journalists erupt in laughter.

India down England in 7-goal thriller, take top spot in pool

India down England in 7-goal thriller, take top spot in pool

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India staged a grand recovery to defeat England 4-3 and take the top spot in Pool B of the men's hockey tournament at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday. England finished second.

PHOTOS: Ireland sneak past UAE

PHOTOS: Ireland sneak past UAE

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Photos of the World Cup match between UAE and Ireland being played in Brisbane.

Narrow escape for Leicester's Gray

Narrow escape for Leicester's Gray

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Leicester City's Demarai Gray dodged death after almost walking into the tail rotor blades of a helicopter prior to Sunday's Professional Footballers' Association Awards.

'Those spreading communal videos are enemies of Bengal'

'Those spreading communal videos are enemies of Bengal'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

'If anybody makes an attempt to create trouble -- be they Hindus or Muslims -- they will be tackled strictly.'

Wimbledon outfits: The short and sweet of 2016

Wimbledon outfits: The short and sweet of 2016

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Check out the various outfits that caused controversy during the tournament.

Clijsters happy among the big guns

Clijsters happy among the big guns

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

India, UK to boost bilateral trade

India, UK to boost bilateral trade

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

India and the United Kingdom on Monday expressed keenness to boost bilateral trade and emphasised on the need to end the World Trade Organisation stalemate.

NBA Finals: LeBron's Cavaliers stun Warriors in thriller to clinch title

NBA Finals: LeBron's Cavaliers stun Warriors in thriller to clinch title

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

LeBron James powered the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 93-89 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday in an electrifying Game Seven to complete an improbable comeback unlike any seen before and capture their first NBA championship.

PHOTOS: Clinical India humiliate Ireland for biggest T20 win

PHOTOS: Clinical India humiliate Ireland for biggest T20 win

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

A ruthless India demolished Ireland by 143 runs to clinch the series 2-0 as spinners yet again tormented the hosts after authoritative batting show by the visiting batsmen in the second and final Twenty20 International.

There is scope to improve: Dravid

There is scope to improve: Dravid

Rediff.com24 Jun 2007

Indian captain Rahul Dravid identified areas for the team to improve.

Odoyo slogs Kenya to victory

Odoyo slogs Kenya to victory

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Kenya beat Ireland by one wicket in the World Cricket League tournament

ATP Finals PIX: Thiem stuns Federer; Djokovic wins opener

ATP Finals PIX: Thiem stuns Federer; Djokovic wins opener

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Only once in 16 previous appearances has Federer not survived the group stage, back in 2008. IMAGES from the ATP Finals played at The O2 Arena in London on Sunday