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What Green's maiden Test ton means to Australia

What Green's maiden Test ton means to Australia

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Green made a bigger impact in the ongoing contest in Ahmedabad where he smashed 114, only the third century in the bowler-dominated series.

DLF stock falls for 3rd day; down over 4%

DLF stock falls for 3rd day; down over 4%

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Shares of DLF slipped over 4 per cent on fresh allegations by activist Arvind Kerijwal about company's nexus with Robert Vadra and Haryana Government.

Will Ahmedabad serve another turning pitch?

Will Ahmedabad serve another turning pitch?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Pitch talk has been a constant feature of India's four-Test series against Australia and the trend continued on the eve of the final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

When Siraj bouncer made Warner 'weary'

When Siraj bouncer made Warner 'weary'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

David Warner became a bit 'weary' after being knocked on the head by a Mohammed Siraj bouncer on day one of the second Test.

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

Pak turns down US request to hand over Baradar

Pak turns down US request to hand over Baradar

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The Pakistan government has turned down United States' request to hand over the Taliban's second-in command Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who was recently captured in Karachi.Pakistan has already made it clear that it would only hand over Baradar to Afghanistan if Kabul requests it to do so.Mullah Baradar is regarded as second only to Mullah Mohammad Omar, Taliban's supreme commander in Afghanistan.

Five World Cups in, Mexico's Ochao a calming influence on teammates

Five World Cups in, Mexico's Ochao a calming influence on teammates

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

'Part of my job is to bring normalcy and calm day-to-day in training because it's easy for emotions to take over at a World Cup, be it for a good play or an error.'

WTC Final: Ponting backs both Jadeja & Ashwin to feature in playing XI

WTC Final: Ponting backs both Jadeja & Ashwin to feature in playing XI

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Ricky Ponting believes that India will play both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin in the World Test Championship final against Australia, starting June 7.

Lawson holds Australia skipper Cummins accountable

Lawson holds Australia skipper Cummins accountable

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

As Australia fell to two straight losses against hosts India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Geoff Lawson held skipper Pat Cummins accountable.

Indian grandfather was improperly taken down, US court told

Indian grandfather was improperly taken down, US court told

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

An American police officer, accused of assaulting an Indian grandfather and leaving him partially paralysed, employed an "improper" technique which is not even taught to new officers, a United States court was told.

Why Kangana is supporting this designer

Why Kangana is supporting this designer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Kangana looks beautiful in a Manipuri phanek designed by Robert Naorem.

UCL PIX: Newcastle stun PSG; Man City, Barcelona win

UCL PIX: Newcastle stun PSG; Man City, Barcelona win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League

What calmed down angry Khawaja on being sidelined?

What calmed down angry Khawaja on being sidelined?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Australia's top order batsman, who had averaged 49.31 in 2019, has not been included in the national side for over a year.

PIX: Real Madrid's Benzema wins 2022 Ballon d'Or award

PIX: Real Madrid's Benzema wins 2022 Ballon d'Or award

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Real Madrid's France forward Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award for the best men's player in the world on Monday, while Barcelona's Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a second time.

EPL PIX: Big wins for City, Spurs; Forest stun Chelsea

EPL PIX: Big wins for City, Spurs; Forest stun Chelsea

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

'We will do anything for Shami'

'We will do anything for Shami'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'I don't think Shami had any doubts that Ravi would stick by his word, but to see the head coach move heaven and earth to ensure his best interests were taken care of at a difficult time must have made a massive impact on him.' A fascinating excerpt from R Sridhar's must-read book Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team.

Clinical England crush Pakistan to win T20 World Cup!

Clinical England crush Pakistan to win T20 World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Sealing their second T20 World Cup, England are now the first nation to hold both global white-ball trophies, having won the 50-over World Cup on home soil in 2019.

Nobody forced me to step down as Aussie captain: Ponting

Nobody forced me to step down as Aussie captain: Ponting

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has said in his soon to be released autobiography that no one had forced him to step down as Test captain but instead a number of people tried to talk him out of it.

Ramnaresh Sarwan named selector of West Indies team

Ramnaresh Sarwan named selector of West Indies team

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Former skipper Ramnaresh Sarwan has been appointed as a selector to the West Indies men's senior and youth selection panels till 2024.

PICS: How India stole the thunder Down Under...

PICS: How India stole the thunder Down Under...

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

India retained the Border-Gavaskar trophy with a historic three-wicket win over Australia in the fourth and final Test, in Brisbane, successfully chasing a 328-run target to seal the four-match series 2-1.

Thomas set to win Tour as fading Froome drops down to fourth

Thomas set to win Tour as fading Froome drops down to fourth

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Geraint Thomas was in prime position to win his maiden Tour de France after he retained the overall leader's yellow jersey in a lively 19th stage won by Slovenian Primoz Roglic as defending champion Chris Froome slipped down to fourth on Friday.

Griezmann back where he belongs

Griezmann back where he belongs

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Re-signed by Atletico, the Frenchman to stay at the club till 2026.

World Cup: Bale saves the day again for Wales!

World Cup: Bale saves the day again for Wales!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Wales' 33-year-old all-time top scorer came to the rescue, using all his drive and experience to win a penalty against a tiring US defence and then converting it brilliantly.

Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag enter semis; Prannoy ousted

Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag enter semis; Prannoy ousted

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

HS Prannoy went down fighting to World No 7 Japanese Kodai Naraoka in a thrilling quarter-final at the Malaysia Open Super 750 badminton tournament.

France hoping to get it done in regulation time

France hoping to get it done in regulation time

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

France's ideal scenario will be to contain the Barcelona forward and avoid ending the game on penalties, which are certainly not keeper Hugo Lloris's cup of tea.

'No cricket pundit should ask for Rahul to be dropped'

'No cricket pundit should ask for Rahul to be dropped'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Gautam Gambhir backed the struggling KL Rahul, stating that every player goes through a lean patch and Rahul shouldn't be singled out.

WC PIX: Japan STUN Germany with late strikes

WC PIX: Japan STUN Germany with late strikes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Germany and Japan on Wednesday.

1001 Nunakal Review: When Confessions Go Wrong

1001 Nunakal Review: When Confessions Go Wrong

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Though the lies hardly go beyond extramarital affairs and conception problems, they are laid out by arresting storytellers who raise the stakes while speaking in tongues not wiped clean to make progressive points (No Made in Heaven-type diddling, here), notes Sreehari Nair.

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Sagar Ahlawat continued India's medal rush in boxing, joining Amit Panghal and Jasmine in the semi-finals with a dominating win over Seychelles' Keddy Evans Agnes in men's +92kg competition at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.

IIM-A director Ashish Nanda steps down citing personal reasons

IIM-A director Ashish Nanda steps down citing personal reasons

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

An alumnus of IIM-A from the 1983 batch, Nanda was a Robert Braucher Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School and later a Harvard Business School faculty member, before he took charge on September 2, 2013.

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

A private funeral service was held for Warne's closest friends and family in Melbourne last week but all were invited to Wednesday's televised memorial where his father Keith mourned the loss of "a loving and caring son" and his former team mates remembered a fierce and mischievous competitor.

All England C'ships: Lakshya, Prannoy cross opening hurdle

All England C'ships: Lakshya, Prannoy cross opening hurdle

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Prannoy looked in good touch as he reeled off five points on the trot to zoom to a comfortable 11-4 lead. However, the Indian was guilty of missing the lines twice and also found the net, allowing Wang to cut the deficit to three points at 11-14.

Meet Katrina's PILLARS OF STRENGTH

Meet Katrina's PILLARS OF STRENGTH

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

For Katrina Kaif, family is very important, and that was in fact, her main condition for marriage.

Bayern draw in season finale, Lewandowski set to leave

Bayern draw in season finale, Lewandowski set to leave

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Champions Bayern Munich squandered a two-goal lead to end their season with a 2-2 draw at VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday but of more concern was confirmation that top striker Robert Lewandowski said he wanted to leave the club.

FIFA WC PIX: Rashford brace sends England into last 16

FIFA WC PIX: Rashford brace sends England into last 16

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group B match played between Wales and England on Tuesday.

Khawaja backs under fire Warner to score big in WTC final, Ashes

Khawaja backs under fire Warner to score big in WTC final, Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Warner has also taken aim at his Ashes nemesis England veteran pacer Stuart Broad, implying that he will not be the force that derailed the opening batter's 2019 trip this time.

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues over the weekend.

Shaili will break my record within three years: Anju Bobby George

Shaili will break my record within three years: Anju Bobby George

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Shaili Singh announced her arrival on the big stage by winning a silver in the Under-20 World Athletics Championships, missing out on a historic gold by a mere 1 cm with a 6.59m effort, in the long jump final in Nairobi on Sunday.

Thakur, Sen help India 'A' crush NZ 'A' in first ODI

Thakur, Sen help India 'A' crush NZ 'A' in first ODI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Earlier, on a pitch offering pace and bounce for the bowlers, Thakur struck the first blow by castling Chad Bowes (10) with NZ 'A' at 14 in the third over. In his next over, he had Dane Cleaver (4) caught by Sen.