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Decision on Hayden's future after SA series

Decision on Hayden's future after SA series

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

Under pressure Australian opener Matthew Hayden's future would be reviewed at the end of the Test series against South Africa, coach Tim Nielsen said.

Charge against Dr Death dropped, extradition in li

Charge against Dr Death dropped, extradition in li

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

In a move which could speed up the extradition of India-born surgeon Jayant Patel from the US to face manslaughter charges in Australia, one of the 14 charges against him has been dropped.

Bruce Oxenford to make ODI umpiring debut

Bruce Oxenford to make ODI umpiring debut

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Former Queensland First Class player Bruce Oxenford will make his international umpiring debut in the Commonwealth Bank one-day international between India and Sri Lanka at Manuka Oval, becoming the 36th Australian to do so.

Aus police to bring 'Dr Death' back

Aus police to bring 'Dr Death' back

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

An Australian police team is ready to fly to the United States to bring back India-born surgeon Jayant Patel so that he can face manslaughter charges linked to the death of his patients as soon as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signs his extradition papers.Australian authorities want Patel, 58, to stand trial over the deaths of three patients at the Bundaberg Base Hospital in Queensland between 2003 and 2005, when he was director of surgery, before he fled to Oregon.

Second transcript of Haneef's interrogation is out

Second transcript of Haneef's interrogation is out

Rediff.com25 Aug 2007

During the interview Haneef talks about his relationship with his cousins Kafeel and Sabeel, allegedly involved in the terror plot in the UK

SBI defends loan to Adani, says money disbursal after scrutiny

SBI defends loan to Adani, says money disbursal after scrutiny

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The development of the coal mine located at Queensland in Australia and required infrastructure including railways would cost $7.6 billion.

Computer printers as harmful as cigarettes

Computer printers as harmful as cigarettes

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

After an investigation, researchers from Queensland University of Technology have revealed that some laser printers emit potentially dangerous levels of tiny toner-like materials in the air which could harm one's lungs.

'Dr Death' gets extradition hearing delayed

'Dr Death' gets extradition hearing delayed

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Indian-origin doctor Jayant Patel, accused of manslaughter charges in Australia, has won his bid for deferring his extradition hearing in the US by three weeks. Hearing date for the extradition of 58-year-old Patel, dubbed as 'Dr Death' in Australia, has been deferred to July 16 from June 26, an AAP report said.

A mango a day may keep diabetes at bay

A mango a day may keep diabetes at bay

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Some mango components act on the same pathways that diabetes and cholesterol drugs target.

Kasprowicz announces retirement

Kasprowicz announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

The Australian seamer, who played significant part in the world champions' 2004 Test series triumph in India, retired from all forms of cricket.

Watson could open in Tests

Watson could open in Tests

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Captain Ricky Ponting believes Shane Watson could replace retired opening batsman Justin Langer in Australia's Test side.

Hurdles champion Pearson pulls out of Rio Olympics

Hurdles champion Pearson pulls out of Rio Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Australia's Olympic champion high hurdler Sally Pearson has pulled out of the Rio de Janeiro games after tearing her hamstring in training.

Haneef's lawyers release interview transcript

Haneef's lawyers release interview transcript

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

His lawyer Peter Russo said that the Indian doctor now wants to clear his name by releasing the full transcript of the interview.

Buzz: Now, woman cricketer Molineux takes a break

Buzz: Now, woman cricketer Molineux takes a break

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The 21-year-old Molineux, who plays for Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League, has requested for a break and will not be travelling with the Renegades squad to Ballarat for their match against Melbourne Stars on Saturday.

Atletico forced to cut wages of players, staff due to coronavirus crisis

Atletico forced to cut wages of players, staff due to coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Atletico Madrid have taken the decision to cut the wages of their staff, including the players, to ease the financial burden on the club as they struggle with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the La Liga club said

Want to lose weight? Believe in yourself

Want to lose weight? Believe in yourself

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology have carried out the study and found that self-efficacy has a strong influence on a woman's decision to do more exercise or eat more healthily. "Self efficacy is our belief that we can produce the result we want to produce, so a person with high dietary self-efficacy believes they can eat healthily no matter what -- even when bored, upset, tired, on holiday or at a party." "

Adani to go ahead with projects in Australia despite govt change

Adani to go ahead with projects in Australia despite govt change

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Adani will go ahead with its $15 bn mine, rail and port project.

I feel like getting out there and bowling: Johnson

I feel like getting out there and bowling: Johnson

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

A rejuvenated Mitchell Johnson needs only one victim to become Australia's third-highest Test wicket-taker but will hope for a bigger haul at his home ground in Perth, where New Zealand will be fighting to keep the three-match series alive.

India complain about practice pitches after Dhawan injury

India complain about practice pitches after Dhawan injury

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

India have complained about the uneven bounce on the practice pitches at the Gabba nets after Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli were injured warming up for the fourth day of the second Test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

Gilchrist scores 131 off 95 balls

Gilchrist scores 131 off 95 balls

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

Australia's wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist issued an ominous warning to England ahead of next week's first Ashes test with a blazing century on Friday.

Crucial eagle lifts Bhullar to Fiji International title

Crucial eagle lifts Bhullar to Fiji International title

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

India's Gaganjeet Bhullar chipped in from off the green to record an eagle on the 17th hole to propel himself to a one-shot victory in the Fiji International.

Want to study in Australia?

Want to study in Australia?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

Attend the Australia Roadshow 2005 for information on further studies in Australia.

Four charges against Indian Dr Death dropped

Four charges against Indian "Dr Death" dropped

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Australian authorities have dropped four charges against India-born surgeon Jayant Patel, who is allegedly involved in the deaths of 17 of his patients.

Tennis has a new kid on the block

Tennis has a new kid on the block

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

15-year-old Bernard Tomic became the youngest junior Grand Slam champion when he won the Australian Open on Sunday.

Ever heard of Schoolies Week? Witness that insanity here

Ever heard of Schoolies Week? Witness that insanity here

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Know how 18-year-olds in Australia celebrate when they complete their schooling?

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

A young Alyssa Healy grew up batting in a backyard where hitting windows meant getting out. Now, she just breaks glass ceilings. Healy is the latest in Australia's most storied cricketing lineage, with all the pluck and expectation that comes with it.

Australia's Stosur hires Murray's former coach Maclagan

Australia's Stosur hires Murray's former coach Maclagan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Former U.S. Open champion Samantha Stosur has turned to Andy Murray's former coach Miles Maclagan to help reverse her slide down the world rankings, Tennis Australia said on Thursday.

Modern science can't unravel the pyramids

Modern science can't unravel the pyramids

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

The have been unable to solve one of ancient history's oldest mysteries, whether the pyramids in Egypt had anything to do with planetary positions.

Four seamers against India

Four seamers against India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Australia coach Tim Nielsen has said that Australia will not hesitate to unleash four fast bowlers against India in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

'Dr Death' told to stand trial in Australia

'Dr Death' told to stand trial in Australia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Dr Patel has been linked to the deaths of 17 patients at Bundaberg Base Hospital in the state's south-east.

British driver Edwards dies in crash while coaching

British driver Edwards dies in crash while coaching

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

British racing driver Sean Edwards has been killed in a crash at the Queensland Raceway in Australia.

Steve Waugh rates this player above Sachin, Lara and Kallis

Steve Waugh rates this player above Sachin, Lara and Kallis

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has overlooked legends Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Jacques Kallis, Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne to select Adam Gilchrist as the greatest player of the 21st century. Waugh said Gilchrist's game-changing career, in which he effectively evolved the wicketkeeping position to wicketkeeper-batsman, was what made him his No.1 choice. "I think the guy who's changed the game the most you would have to say is Adam Gilchrist," Waugh told Cricket Australia.

Soon, Crocodile Hunter's last adventure on TV

Soon, Crocodile Hunter's last adventure on TV

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Irwin was filming off the coast of Queensland in September when he was struck through the heart by a stingray's barb; since then he has been mourned around the globe.

5 reasons why SBI's $1bn lifeline to Adani's Australia project needs to be questioned

5 reasons why SBI's $1bn lifeline to Adani's Australia project needs to be questioned

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Was Adani able to clinch this loan merely as a result of his proximity to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Australia rejects Dr Death's offer to return

Australia rejects Dr Death's offer to return

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Australia rejects Dr Death's offer to return to face charges

Border steps down as selector

Border steps down as selector

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

The former Australia Test captain resigned as a member of Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel.

Hookes blames Ganguly for stalemate

Hookes blames Ganguly for stalemate

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

David Hookes launched a stinging attack on Sourav Ganguly after the Indians' tour opener against Victoria at the MCG petered out in stalemate.

Facebook data concern at Commonwealth Games

Facebook data concern at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

According to AFP, the local Gold Coast council is offering a service up to 10 times normal speed after laying new fibre cables to coincide with the multi-sport event next month, which is contested between nations that are members of the Commonwealth.

Is 'Dr Death' trying to flee US to India?

Is 'Dr Death' trying to flee US to India?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Speculation that Patel, who is under investigation by Queensland police, was trying to flee US were fuelled by reports that he had severed his ties with his lawyers.

Mahindra re-enters Australia after 20 years

Mahindra re-enters Australia after 20 years

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

"Mahindra Utes initially will be available only in New South wales but the dealer network will include Queensland within a month or two," importer Michael Tynan, who has been a car dealer for more than 40 years, said.