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Netherlands here to win, just like Bangladesh

Netherlands here to win, just like Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The Dutch team's journey to the Super 12s had been anything but easy. They succeeded thanks to difficult victories over Namibia and the UAE. After losing to Sri Lanka in the final qualifying match, the Netherlands had to wait impatiently for UAE to defeat Namibia before their advancement was confirmed.

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The splendid rock figures around Cappadocia and the silent, eternal ruins of Ephesus made a trip to Turkey even more memorable.

Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar steps down

Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar steps down

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The government on Friday appointed Suman K Bery as the vice chairman of Niti Aayog, following the sudden resignation of Rajiv Kumar.

Why Women Deserve Period Leave

Why Women Deserve Period Leave

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

On the whole, the case for Period Leave is compelling. It may well bring more women into the workforce. But the concept will likely be hostage to the whims of enlightened companies, notes Kanika Datta.

Kerala court orders Latvian woman's killers to stay in jail for rest of life

Kerala court orders Latvian woman's killers to stay in jail for rest of life

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The verdict was welcomed by the victim's sister who told a TV channel that she would like to thank the Sessions Judge "for pronouncing a fair judgement".

'It's a miracle': Indian students evacuated from Sumy

'It's a miracle': Indian students evacuated from Sumy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'It was a terrible experience to survive the war for 13 days'

Yogendra Yadav resigns from SKM coordination committee

Yogendra Yadav resigns from SKM coordination committee

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Social activist Yogendra Yadav has resigned from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha coordination committee but said he will remain a 'soldier' of the farmers' collective.

Fret not, for Moeen Ali is here!

Fret not, for Moeen Ali is here!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The defending champions will miss Moeen for Saturday's IPL 2022 opener against the Kolkata Knight Riders as the Englishman will need to complete a three-day quarantine before joining the team.

Why This Dhoni-Kohli Hug Was Special

Why This Dhoni-Kohli Hug Was Special

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Was Virat Kohli's celebration after Mahendra Singh Dhoni was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood for 2 runs off 3 balls over the top?

FIFA WC: Qatar-Ecuador fight for early points in opener

FIFA WC: Qatar-Ecuador fight for early points in opener

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Though many outsiders expect Qatar to be soundly drubbed in all three games, home fans know forwards Akram Afif and Almoez Ali have both talent and experience and pray they can penetrate an Ecuador team themselves struggling to score of late.

Freddy Review: Agonisingly Dumb!

Freddy Review: Agonisingly Dumb!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Things get murkier and moronic in this staggeringly dumb, dull thriller, feels Sukanya Verma.

England coach 'really pleased' with team after US draw

England coach 'really pleased' with team after US draw

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

England coach Gareth Southgate acknowledged his side had failed to repeat their early World Cup attacking fluency in their 0-0 draw with the United States, but said success in major tournaments often required such gritty performances.

Why Is This Lady Laughing?

Why Is This Lady Laughing?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Ritika Sajdeh is delighted as her husband Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians team scores its first victor in the UAE leg of IPL 2021.

Chief selector Chetan's fate depends on T20 World Cup

Chief selector Chetan's fate depends on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Unless India performs very well at the T20 World Cup, it could be curtains for chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma.

How Japan's high-pressing style unsettled Spain

How Japan's high-pressing style unsettled Spain

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Japan's high-pressing style which undid Germany had briefly unsettled Spain on a few occasions in the first half.

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Wimbledon debutant Eubanks ends Tsitsipas's challenge in fourth round.

Sensex zoomed 934 points to settle at 52,532

Sensex zoomed 934 points to settle at 52,532

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Benchmark indices advanced for the second straight session on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty jumping nearly 2 per cent each, mirroring a rally in global equity markets. Buying in index majors Reliance Industries and IT stocks buoyed the benchmarks. The BSE Sensex zoomed 934.23 points or 1.81 per cent to settle at 52,532.07. During the day, it rallied 1,201.56 points or 2.32 per cent to 52,799.40. The NSE Nifty climbed 288.65 points or 1.88 per cent to finish at 15,638.80.

Maharashtra governor wants to quit, crows Raut, but Raj Bhavan begs to differ

Maharashtra governor wants to quit, crows Raut, but Raj Bhavan begs to differ

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Sanjay Raut, a key leader of the Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena, on Monday claimed that Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has expressed the desire to quit after the Shiv Sena (UBT) gave a call for a statewide bandh to protest his "insult" to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a claim refuted by the Raj Bhavan.

Hamilton relieved after missing opportunities

Hamilton relieved after missing opportunities

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Lewis Hamilton felt regret and relief in equal measure on Sunday after a wet Italian Grand Prix full of missed opportunities for Formula One's title contenders.

No more 'Mr Fix It', Smith revels in new-found freedom

No more 'Mr Fix It', Smith revels in new-found freedom

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The right-hander feels he can now play his natural game in the shortest format without any hesitation.

Centre to announce 4-year military recruitment scheme

Centre to announce 4-year military recruitment scheme

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

The Centre is likely to announce the Agnipath recruitment scheme for the defence forces under which troops would be recruited only for four-year tenures.

Arms licensing case: CBI raids residence of ex-advisor to JK L-G

Arms licensing case: CBI raids residence of ex-advisor to JK L-G

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The agency also conducted searches at 40 locations in other parts of the country, including New Delhi and Madhya Pradesh.

F1 superstar Michael Schumacher's family relieved

F1 superstar Michael Schumacher's family relieved

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Michael Schumacher's family is now in a 'more positive state of mind' as he is now out of coma and his condition is getting better.

Rupee to remain under pressure, may test new levels

Rupee to remain under pressure, may test new levels

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Indian rupee, which earlier this week touched an all-time low, is likely to remain under pressure and may test new levels as a fallout of the US Federal Reserve indicating more interest rate hikes, experts said. The aggressive rate hikes will dampen demand and increase the possibility of a recession in the US. This could accelerate the pace of capital outflows, weaken the rupee and raise the threat of imported inflation.

Bigg Boss 16: Look WHO entered the house

Bigg Boss 16: Look WHO entered the house

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Instagram sensation Kili Paul arrives in Bigg Boss house for some naach-gaana and masti!

That Dangerous Fix Called Addiction

That Dangerous Fix Called Addiction

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

It is worth thinking about the deeper reasons that make people depend, often against their wishes, upon substances that ruin their health and their relationships, observes Chintan Girish Modi.

Aus Open PIX: Rybakina stuns Swiatek; Azarenka in quarters

Aus Open PIX: Rybakina stuns Swiatek; Azarenka in quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Images from Day 7 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park, on Sunday.

Money is not mine, time will tell who conspire against me: Partha Chatterjee

Money is not mine, time will tell who conspire against me: Partha Chatterjee

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Asked further if anybody was conspiring against him, he said: "You will get to know when the time comes."

Meet the tactical coach behind Morocco's remarkable rise

Meet the tactical coach behind Morocco's remarkable rise

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Regragui's tactical masterclass sends Portugal packing

How Curran, Stokes scripted England's WC win

How Curran, Stokes scripted England's WC win

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Stokes brought his first half-century in T20I cricket with a four in 47 balls while levelling the scores. He (unbeaten at 52* off 49 balls) then brought up the winning runs, with Liam Livingstone at 1* and England finished the innings at 138/5 in 19 overs.

No bail to Air India peeing accused, court says act utterly disgusting

No bail to Air India peeing accused, court says act utterly disgusting

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The incident took place in the business class of the Air India flight from New York to Delhi on November 26 last year.

Transfers: Why Lewandowski left Bayern for Barcelona

Transfers: Why Lewandowski left Bayern for Barcelona

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Poland and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski hailed Barcelona coach Xavi as the main reason for his move to the La Liga club.

DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India over 'peeing' incidents

DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India over 'peeing' incidents

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday said it has issued a show cause notice to Air India regarding two incidents of passenger misbehaviour onboard a flight from Paris to New Delhi last month.

Asanas For Better Sex Drive

Asanas For Better Sex Drive

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Jahnavi Patwardhan, yoga expert at Sarva Yoga, explains how yoga can help you improve your sexual health.

Messi revives Argentina, but can he match Maradona?

Messi revives Argentina, but can he match Maradona?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Lionel Messi drew level with Diego Maradona's number of World Cup goals and appearances on Saturday, but the current No. 10 knows that only winning the trophy at long last will earn him the same eternal love of his fellow Argentines.

Bigg Boss 16: Why's Salman ANGRY?

Bigg Boss 16: Why's Salman ANGRY?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Namrata Thakker picks those who are and gives you the highlights of the show.

Bigg Boss 16: Another Dosti Is OVER!

Bigg Boss 16: Another Dosti Is OVER!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia and Gautam Vig, who have been acting as BFFs since the start, get into a ugly fight.

Sai Baba's health improves, Puttaparthi relieved

Sai Baba's health improves, Puttaparthi relieved

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Sathya Sai Baba's health showed signs of improvement on Thursday and doctors attending on him expressed satisfaction with his response to their treatment.

'I lose confidence many times in the day'

'I lose confidence many times in the day'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'I get scared. I feel insecure. I lose confidence many times in the day. But that is why I keep going because the weaker you are, the stronger you get'

Mourinho relieved to finally get his hands on Pogba

Mourinho relieved to finally get his hands on Pogba

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Jose Mourinho was delighted that Manchester United were on the brink of signing France midfielder Paul Pogba from Serie A champions Juventus, the Portuguese coach said on Sunday.