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Mandela continues courageous fight from 'deathbed': family

Mandela continues courageous fight from 'deathbed': family

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela is continuing to put up a courageous fight from his "deathbed" even though he is "not doing well", the former South African President's family has said.

We have skill set, character and mental toughness to win overseas: Kohli

We have skill set, character and mental toughness to win overseas: Kohli

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Kohli said the Indian team is fired up for the five-Test series against England.

Why Indian textile mills find Ethiopia attractive

Why Indian textile mills find Ethiopia attractive

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Indian companies feel it will be difficult to take on the competition from Bangladesh, Cambodia and others, with their made-in-India products. Ethiopia offers ready-to-use sheds, income tax breaks, training subsidies, and a tax-free gateway into the US, Europe and China. Moreover, labour is available for $60 per month compared to $130-$150 in India.

Why Rahul is relishing 'keeper-batsman role

Why Rahul is relishing 'keeper-batsman role

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

After keeping wickets K L Rahul scored 56 off 27 balls; his 99-run partnership with Virat Kohli set up the base for India's successful chase of New Zealand's 203 runs in the opening T20 in Auckland on Friday.

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.

As 50th Test beckons, Pujara's career in numbers

As 50th Test beckons, Pujara's career in numbers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

As Cheteshwar Pujara plays a landmark Test against Sri Lanka, Rajneesh Gupta salutes the batsman's career thus far in numbers...

Kohli jumps to second spot in MVP list

Kohli jumps to second spot in MVP list

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

But where are the other Indians?

British Open: Shubhankar tied 20th as McIlroy, Tiger struggle

British Open: Shubhankar tied 20th as McIlroy, Tiger struggle

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The Indian golfer, playing with World No 1 Brooks Koepka (68), had 17 pars and his sole birdie was courtesy a brilliant 30-foot monster putt.

25 years on, a slice of the Berlin Wall

25 years on, a slice of the Berlin Wall

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

On November 9, Germany will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

US hunting tourist sparks outrage; posts photos with dead giraffe

US hunting tourist sparks outrage; posts photos with dead giraffe

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Sabrina Corgatelli, a university accountant from Idaho, who gleefully posted images of herself on big game hunts is finding herself at the defensive end against online criticism after about the Facebook photos of herself with her kills, including a giraffe, from a recent legal hunt in South Africa.

Meet the Brazilian guest on Republic Day

Meet the Brazilian guest on Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

As someone with nostalgia for the good cheer and friendly feelings of Brazilian people, former Ambassador to Brazil B S Prakash can only hope that when they see on their TV screens their President being feted on Rajpath, they will sense India's goodwill for Brazil.

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The $385 million acquisition of TEN Sports is set to make Sony Pictures Networks a major cricket broadcaster in Asia as it seeks to expand its Twenty20-dominated portfolio. Sony Corp-owned SPN holds broadcast rights for the annual cash-rich Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament while also having the rights for the domestic leagues in South Africa and the West Indies.

How batsmen again let India down...

How batsmen again let India down...

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

England clinch series with 60-run win as India suffer familiar batting collapse

Commander Tomy will circumnavigate globe again

Commander Tomy will circumnavigate globe again

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy will set sail from France on the 30,000-mile Golden Globe Race only with a compass, printed maps, star and planetary movements and 140 litres of fuel.

The West Indies test was an absolute necessity for India

The West Indies test was an absolute necessity for India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

India to be tested the way they were by the West Indies from the position they had gotten themselves in at one stage might just augur well for them. In fact they had a lot of positives to take away from the game. That they won, allows them to remain at the top of the table with a couple of games against Zimbabwe and Ireland. But given their win required a seventh wicket stand of 51 runs, it also means it would have given them a chance to experience what they could in their knock-out matches.

Scrap international T20s to save one-dayers: Arthur

Scrap international T20s to save one-dayers: Arthur

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

'I do think, though, that Twenty20 cricket should become franchise dominated'

BCCI to decide IPL venue on March 5

BCCI to decide IPL venue on March 5

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

The suspense over the venues for this year's IPL is all set to end on March 5 when the BCCI will take a decision on the matter in a meeting in Nagpur, Board vice-president Rajiv Shukla said on Sunday.

The 'P-factor' is crucial in an Indo-Pak tie: Bhajji

The 'P-factor' is crucial in an Indo-Pak tie: Bhajji

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

'At the end of the day, an India-Pakistan game has got more to do with pressure than anything else. The team that handles the 'P-factor' better on the day is more likely to win' 'Shoaib Malik is the danger man in the Pak squad'

India's national selectors not up to the mark: Yuvraj

India's national selectors not up to the mark: Yuvraj

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh slammed the MSK Prasad-led national selection panel, saying there is a definite need for having better selectors.

No pressure on batsmen; we trust our ability: Pujara

No pressure on batsmen; we trust our ability: Pujara

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

India's senior batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is expecting a strong showing from Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Test series against Australia.

The Post Office

The Post Office

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'Allah is there above and, with him as witness, I am giving you this money. If my Mariam's letter arrives, you must deliver it.' The clerk stood still in astonishment. 'Where must it be delivered?' 'Upon my grave!'

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

Delhi Test: Should India include extra pacer?

Delhi Test: Should India include extra pacer?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Should the struggling Rahane make way for an extra bowler?

ICC rankings: In-form Rohit jets to career-best fifth spot; Kiwi Boult is top bowler

ICC rankings: In-form Rohit jets to career-best fifth spot; Kiwi Boult is top bowler

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

India's Rohit Sharma jumped eight spots to enter the top five in the ICC batsman rankings after a stellar showing in the recently concluded series against top-ranked Australia.

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