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Canada's squad for hockey World Cup

Canada's squad for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Canada's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

Gold may revisit $1,000 soon: GFMS

Gold may revisit $1,000 soon: GFMS

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The London-based global precious metals consultancy firm, however, warned that the rally may not be straight as a summer lull or the need for inflationary pressures to build could result in a period of sub-$900 prices in the short term.

Ashes: With Anderson fit, Wood expects to get the axe

Ashes: With Anderson fit, Wood expects to get the axe

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Fast bowler Mark Wood, who took the final wicket in the fourth Test to seal England's Ashes triumph, expects to be dropped for the fifth and final match against Australia at The Oval on Thursday.

Hughes' remarkable feat

Hughes' remarkable feat

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

After scoring a brilliant 115 in the first innings of Durban Test, Philip Hughes went one step further as he scored 160 in the second dig.

Rain gods could help England retain the Ashes title on Monday

Rain gods could help England retain the Ashes title on Monday

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Before rain intervened in the Old Trafford Test to leave Australia's Ashes comeback hopes in grave doubt, an annoyed Michael Clarke remonstrated with umpires after they ordered players off the ground for bad light on Sunday.

Dark clouds over Sensex firms' Q1 score-card

Dark clouds over Sensex firms' Q1 score-card

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Net profits may dip 4.9% y-o-y, but the silver lining is that performance may be better than the preceding quarter

'Virat has really done well as a captain and is to keen improve'

'Virat has really done well as a captain and is to keen improve'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Indian batting legend VVS Laxman has heaped praise on the current India Test skipper Virat Kohli.

Is Amazon's Echo Dot smarter than Google Home and Apple HomePod?

Is Amazon's Echo Dot smarter than Google Home and Apple HomePod?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The device supports a host of India-specific apps and the more you use it, the better it gets.

Amitav Ghosh, Aravind Adiga in Booker shortlist

Amitav Ghosh, Aravind Adiga in Booker shortlist

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger and Amitav Ghosh's Sea of Poppies were among the six books shortlisted for the 2008 Man Booker Prize for Fiction. They will meet to decide on the winning novel on October 14, and the author will be awarded the 50,000 (about Rs 40 lakh) prize money at an awards ceremony later that evening at Guildhall, London.

Meryl Streep flies high with Doubt

Meryl Streep flies high with Doubt

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

With a number of top nominations, Doubt, could emerge as yet another triumph for Meryl Streep whose Mamma Mia! is ending its glorious worldwide with over $ 560 million.

Arjun Tendulkar picked in India U-19 team for Sri Lanka tour

Arjun Tendulkar picked in India U-19 team for Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Standing at 6ft 1inch, the 18 year old Arjun is a left arm fast bowler and a handy lower middle order batsman.

England name unchanged squad for second Ashes test at Lord's

England name unchanged squad for second Ashes test at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

England have named an unchanged 13-man squad for the second Ashes Test at Lord's next week having thrashed Australia by 169 runs in Cardiff on Saturday to take a 1-0 series lead, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.

How Pakistan dropped the match!

How Pakistan dropped the match!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

If you drop a batsman of the calibre of Hashim Amla, you are surely bound to suffer big time and it happened to Pakistan, who were made to pay dearly for their lapse on the field.

Test rankings: India retain fourth spot, just ahead of England

Test rankings: India retain fourth spot, just ahead of England

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

India have retained the fourth position in the ICC Test team rankings.

The need for culture-sensitive marketing

The need for culture-sensitive marketing

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Marketing gurus from the west have built their theories based on the belief that consumers, where ever they are, behave the same.

Guantanamo Bay trials unlawful: UN HR expert

Guantanamo Bay trials unlawful: UN HR expert

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Philip Alston, a United Nations human rights expert has said that the trial of six 'alien unlawful enemy combatants' at the Guantanamo Bay under the Military Commission Act fails to meet the basic due process standards required for a fair trial under international humanitarian and human rights law.

UK: Indian-origin pharmacist jailed

UK: Indian-origin pharmacist jailed

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

An Indian-origin pharmacist has been jailed for six months for owning a fleet of stolen vehicles and putting his own personalised number plates on them to avoid detection.

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes's death

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes's death

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes' death.

Ricky Ponting calls for bat size restriction

Ricky Ponting calls for bat size restriction

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting wants size limits on bats because he believes batsmen are enjoying an unfair advantage, especially in Test cricket, and said he would raise his concerns at the MCC World Cricket Committee meeting on Monday.

'Pakistan won't tour India now, will only play if it is a home series'

'Pakistan won't tour India now, will only play if it is a home series'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Unwilling to give up on a seemingly jinxed series against India, Pakistan Cricket Board's Executive Committee Chairman Najam Sethi said the PCB can spare a fortnight for the matches should the Indian government give its go ahead.

Vote! Should Priyanka have worn a sari to the royal wedding?

Vote! Should Priyanka have worn a sari to the royal wedding?

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Politician Jaya Jaitly explains why she disapproves Priyanka Chopra's choice of outfit for the Wedding of the Year.

NCP withdraws support to Goa government

NCP withdraws support to Goa government

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Before the withdrawal of support, the ruling coalition had 23 members -- Congress (16), NCP (3), Save Goa Front (2) and Independents (2). United Goans Democratic Party's unattached legislator Atanasio Monserratte gives issue-based support to the government.

All Priyanka did at Harry-Meghan's wedding

All Priyanka did at Harry-Meghan's wedding

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Pre wedding SHEnanigans, emotional posts and posing with the bride squad!

Boris Johnson, Hammond in UK PM May's new Cabinet

Boris Johnson, Hammond in UK PM May's new Cabinet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

May announced her first big shake-up just minutes after entering Downing Street on Wednesday.

Aus AG defends revoking Haneef's visa

Aus AG defends revoking Haneef's visa

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Haneef is charged with "recklessly" supporting a terrorist organisation with the Australian Federal Police alleging he supported foiled plans to detonate truck bombs in Britain.

Trump to make first state visit to UK in June

Trump to make first state visit to UK in June

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

A procession down the Mall to Buckingham Palace in a golden carriage and a banquet for 150 people hosted by the monarch are among the highlights of any state visit.

Opening slot suits Rahane, feels captain Kohli

Opening slot suits Rahane, feels captain Kohli

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

India captain Virat Kohli said that Ajinkya Rahane will open alongside Shikhar Dhawan in the upcoming five-match ODI series starting on Friday.

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

I can't see what purpose can be served by an apology by a British government that cannot in any way be blamed for one sadistic man running amok 100 years ago, argues Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Nee-Na, Sir C P: Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Nee-Na, Sir C P: Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Two Malayalam films release today.

Pietersen's dream IPL return shattered due to injury

Pietersen's dream IPL return shattered due to injury

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Shunned England batsman Kevin Pietersen has a calf injury and will not fly to India to play in the IPL as he had planned, British media reported on Wednesday.

Paes-Dlouhy in doubles quarters

Paes-Dlouhy in doubles quarters

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Leander Paes and his Czech partner Lukas Dlouhy stormed into men's doubles quarter-finals after edging past Travic Parrott and Philip Polasek in straight sets at Wimbledon on Monday. The ninth seeded Indo-Czech duo beat the American-Slovakian team 7-6 (2), 7-6 (6), 6-4 in two hours and 14 minutes in the third round.

Fit-again Starc ready to rip it with Saqlain's record in sight

Fit-again Starc ready to rip it with Saqlain's record in sight

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc expects to need a couple of games to get up to express pace but is looking forward to coming back from injury on Australia's Caribbean tour next month.

Clark ruled out of Mohali Test

Clark ruled out of Mohali Test

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

Australia paceman Stuart Clark will miss the second Test against India starting on Friday after failing to recover from an elbow injury.

Consumer durable majors look at green option

Consumer durable majors look at green option

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

Even as India is mulling legislation to make energy-efficient air conditioners and refrigerators, consumer durable manufacturers are already thinking beyond that.

Kulkarni reduces Australia A to 82 for 3

Kulkarni reduces Australia A to 82 for 3

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Dhawal Kulkarni restricted Australia A to 82 for three with a fine spell of two wickets for 22 runs on the first day of the three day unofficial Test match against India A in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Jadeja incident still haunts Anderson

Jadeja incident still haunts Anderson

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

England pace spearhead James Anderson says the altercation with India's Ravindra Jadeja during the Trent Bridge Test last year 'affected' his performance.

Haneef's case review a welcome step: Lawyer

Haneef's case review a welcome step: Lawyer

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

Haneef is charged with recklessly supporting a terrorist organisation and Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions Damian Bugg is personally reviewing the case.

Australia plays down diplomatic rift with India

Australia plays down diplomatic rift with India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

"What I understand the Indian government said was they wanted that Haneef be dealt with justly," he said, according to The Australian report.

Hurricanes may further fuel crude

Hurricanes may further fuel crude

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Beginning May, as temperatures rise in the North Atlantic Ocean, tropical disturbances are formed. These travel westwards and some of them take the form of tropical depressions, which then graduate to tropical storms when they achieve a speed of 39 miles an hour. Not every tropical depression becomes a storm or a hurricane. But even those that do may not bring harm if they do not make a landfall.

UK to raise Moody's 'ethnic tensions' report during Modi visit

UK to raise Moody's 'ethnic tensions' report during Modi visit

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Britain's foreign secretary said Prime Minister David Cameron would take note of the assessment in the context of Modi's plans for the development of the Indian economy.