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India to seek permanent solution to food security issue at WTO

India to seek permanent solution to food security issue at WTO

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Modi emphasised on deeper India-Africa partnership on clean energy.

Semenya joins South African women's soccer club

Semenya joins South African women's soccer club

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya could trade her running shoes for soccer boots as early as next year after the 28-year-old signed for South African women's club JVW FC.

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'The 2014 Australia tour and the brand of cricket played by the team laid a great foundation of the brilliant run of success enjoyed across all formats and conditions.' 'It also coincided with Virat Kohli enjoying the responsibilities of leading the team and then putting his heart and soul into taking the Indian team to ascend many unconquered summits.'

Stokes in foul-mouthed altercation with spectator

Stokes in foul-mouthed altercation with spectator

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes could face disciplinary action after a foul-mouthed row with a spectator after his dismissal in Friday's fourth Test against South Africa at The Wanderers. Stokes was shown on television exchanging insults with a middle aged man as he walked off the field after being caught cheaply for two runs in England's first innings on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Johannesburg venue, known as 'the bullring' for its often hostile atmosphere.

ICC tweaks Code of Conduct and DRS Umpire's Call

ICC tweaks Code of Conduct and DRS Umpire's Call

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The International Cricket Council has introduced changes to the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel and the DRS Umpire's Call interpretation on Thursday. There has been no change to the list of offences in the Code of Conduct, or the current penalty regime of warnings/fines/suspensions applicable to each offence, but players who have breached the Code will now also accumulate Demerit Points, which can see repeat offenders suspended.

India's opening conundrum... Rahul, Dhawan or Vijay?

India's opening conundrum... Rahul, Dhawan or Vijay?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

India opener Murali Vijay is relieved that his off-the field friendship with KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan has helped him deal with sensitive selection matters with ease.

Why India's record overseas hasn't been great

Why India's record overseas hasn't been great

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Apart from Virat Kohli and the pace battery of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, and Ishant Sharma, not many in the current Indian Test setup can say they are sure-shot starters.

Nigerian teen in pink aims to 'take the golf world by storm'

Nigerian teen in pink aims to 'take the golf world by storm'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Iyene Essien's golf medals already outnumber her 13 years of age, and she has competed on three continents. She is the top junior player in Nigeria, and now wants to deliver her country's first gold medal for golf at the 2022 Summer Youth Olympics.

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand take third place with win over Wales

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand take third place with win over Wales

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

New Zealand claimed the one World Cup prize that no team sets out to win - third place.

Rashid among top picks in The Hundred; Gayle not picked

Rashid among top picks in The Hundred; Gayle not picked

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

West Indies opener Chris Gayle, who is a popular name among T20 leagues around the world, was not picked along Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga.

You stay at the wicket, runs will come: Gavaskar tells Indian batsmen

You stay at the wicket, runs will come: Gavaskar tells Indian batsmen

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has advised Indian batsmen to show patience and lauded Ajinkya Rahane for his unbeaten 89-run innings which helped India end the opening day at 231-7 against South Africa in the fourth and final Test in New Delhi.

BCCI to seek government nod to hold IPL in UAE

BCCI to seek government nod to hold IPL in UAE

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'We will continue to look at the coronavirus situation till September then we will decide whether we host the tournament in India or UAE'

MCG Test: Day 4. Interesting numbers

MCG Test: Day 4. Interesting numbers

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Pat Cummins is the first Australian to score a 50 and take 6 wickets in an innings in the same Test against India.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

Karunaratne left frustrated as Sri Lanka's hopes hang by a thread

Karunaratne left frustrated as Sri Lanka's hopes hang by a thread

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka - who shocked England so spectacularly in Leeds last week - must now beat West Indies and India in their final two games if they are to stand any chance of making the final four.

Mediterranean migrants crisis: EU triples funding for sea patrols

Mediterranean migrants crisis: EU triples funding for sea patrols

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

European leaders on Thursday agreed to triple its naval search mission in the Mediterranean, restoring its funding to last year's level. The decision comes four days after up to 900 desperate people drowned trying to reach Europe from Libya.

Why England have an 'outstanding chance' to win World Cup

Why England have an 'outstanding chance' to win World Cup

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Former captain Alastair Cook believes England have an "outstanding chance" to lift the World Cup on home soil, having built a squad full of proven match winners.

McDermott to quit as Australia's bowling coach

McDermott to quit as Australia's bowling coach

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Craig McDermott, who took 291 wickets in 71 Tests for Australia, turned down a contract extension so he could concentrate on his outside business interests

Sammy welcomes disgraced Aussie Smith for Canada T20 league

Sammy welcomes disgraced Aussie Smith for Canada T20 league

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Smith's career was thrown into turmoil in March for his role in the incident that took place in South Africa and earned the former Australia captain a 12-month ban from national and state teams. However, the suspension does not extend to domestic tournaments outside his home nation.

Top Indian executive of cement company shot dead in Ethiopia

Top Indian executive of cement company shot dead in Ethiopia

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Deep Kamra, the country manager of Dangote Cement -- owned by Nigeria's Dangote Industries Limited -- was attacked on Wednesday in the restive Oromiya region.

How the Christchurch mosque attack brought Bangla players closer

How the Christchurch mosque attack brought Bangla players closer

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

'The Christchurch awful day and the shootings, they've got some sort of brotherhood there now'

India might win the series Down Under but...

India might win the series Down Under but...

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

...it won't be a cakewalk Former England opener Mark Butcher says a series win in Australia will seal India's greatness

Redefined in Budget 2020: Who's an Indian resident

Redefined in Budget 2020: Who's an Indian resident

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

No attention to detail seems to have been paid while introducing such a major provision and the wide arc of people it will take in its ambit, states Harsh Roongta.

We are focused on winning a world title: Jhulan

We are focused on winning a world title: Jhulan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Jhulan Goswami said winning a World Cup title remains her ultimate dream

Virat Kohli: On Aussie obsession and love affair with Adelaide

Virat Kohli: On Aussie obsession and love affair with Adelaide

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Virat Kohli is well aware of the obsessive focus on him in Australia right now

Why pick on India? Coach Shastri questions 'poor travellers' tag

Why pick on India? Coach Shastri questions 'poor travellers' tag

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

India are yet to shed their 'poor travellers' tag but head coach Ravi Shastri feels that it's unfair to pick on one particular side

An amazing clean sweep for India

An amazing clean sweep for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

It is the first time that India have made a clean sweep in a Test series in the West Indies.

Seema Punia books ticket to Tokyo Games

Seema Punia books ticket to Tokyo Games

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

She threw a distance of 63.72m in the women's discus throw at the National Inter-State #Athletics Championship to punch her ticket to the Games.

1st Test: India's batting crumbles as they lose in Newlands

1st Test: India's batting crumbles as they lose in Newlands

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

While South Africa grabbed a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, the visitors squandered a golden opportunity to script a memorable win outside the sub-continent.

The myth and magic of unicorns

The myth and magic of unicorns

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Becoming a unicorn is surely a marker for a company in its growth story, but it's not a major achievement nor is it a turning point of any significant worth.

Harsh Vardhan Shringla takes charge as new foreign secretary

Harsh Vardhan Shringla takes charge as new foreign secretary

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Shringla last served as India's envoy to the US. He will be serving a two-year term. In the course of a diplomatic career spanning 35 years, Shringla has held a variety of positions in New Delhi and abroad, and is considered an expert on India's neighbourhood.

All you need to know about the World Test C'ship

All you need to know about the World Test C'ship

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The top two teams with most points as of April 30, 2021 will then contest in the WTC final in June 2021 in the UK.

Kohli reaches 900-point mark, emulates Gavaskar

Kohli reaches 900-point mark, emulates Gavaskar

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Tendulkar and Dravid came close to the 900-point mark, but were unable to break the barrier

Indian batting was below par apart from Murali Vijay: Gavaskar

Indian batting was below par apart from Murali Vijay: Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the performance of India's top-order batsmen save Murali Vijay terming their effort as "below-par" despite the pitch being a tricky one.

England reach Women's World Cup final after thrilling win vs SA

England reach Women's World Cup final after thrilling win vs SA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

England has won both of the Women's World Cups held on home soil and will have the chance to make it a hat-trick on Sunday at Lord's after claiming a dramatic two-wicket win over South Africa in the final over of the semi-final in Bristol, on Tuesday.

By looks of it, T20 World Cup will not go ahead: Warner

By looks of it, T20 World Cup will not go ahead: Warner

Rediff.com8 May 2020

All cricketing activity has come to a halt due to the health crisis and there are serious doubts over the future of T20 World Cup. However, the International Cricket Council is yet to take the final call on the T20 showpiece event.

Warner opens up about De Kock's 'vile' wife sledge

Warner opens up about De Kock's 'vile' wife sledge

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

David Warner has said a 'vile and disgusting' sledge about his wife from South Africa wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock was the trigger for his angry outburst

How Kilimanjaro climb inspires Muguruza in Melbourne

How Kilimanjaro climb inspires Muguruza in Melbourne

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Garbine Muguruza swapped her rackets for crampons and headed to Tanzania with a friend to climb 5,895 metre (19,340 feet) Mount Kilimanjaro, a five-day expedition in which she scaled

Windies WT20 champs but India, Kohli No. 1

Windies WT20 champs but India, Kohli No. 1

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

India's star batsman Virat Kohli has maintained his No 1 position in the ICC T20 batsmen rankings and so have India in the team charts after the conclusion of the World T20.

What do kids miss most during lockdown? They reveal through art

What do kids miss most during lockdown? They reveal through art

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Missing their grandparents, not being able to go out and meet their friends.... These are just some of the things that kids, who have been confined to their homes due to the coronavirus lockdown, have revealed. From Tokyo to Buenos Aires, and New York to Kathmandu, youngsters have taken to their balconies or front lawns to display and explain the drawings they have made to Reuters photographers.