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Cricket Buzz: Women umpires to make history in Adelaide

Cricket Buzz: Women umpires to make history in Adelaide

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Sheridan and Waldron will stand in a match between Tea Tree Gully and Northern Districts in Adelaide featuring Australia's vice-captain Travis Head.

Virat Kohli looks at business off field

Virat Kohli looks at business off field

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Industry sources peg Kohli's investment in the FC Goa franchise at under Rs 1 crore a year.

Indian American selected for $250,000 Cherry Teaching Award

Indian American selected for $250,000 Cherry Teaching Award

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

One of the first things Meera Chandrasekhar noticed at Brown University, where she was enrolled in the doctorate program in physics, was that there were just three women and some two dozen men.

'Politics in Indian cricket was sickening'

'Politics in Indian cricket was sickening'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'I was actually appointed captain for the West Indies tour (in 1971).' 'But Mr Vijay Merchant (the then chairman of the selectors) didn't like me nor did he like 'Tiger' Pataudi. He thought we were far too flamboyant.' 'He made Ajit Wadekar captain.'

Football Briefs: PSG fight back to maintain perfect start with win at Rennes

Football Briefs: PSG fight back to maintain perfect start with win at Rennes

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Football Extras: Neymar risks Euro ban as UEFA to investigate his VAR criticism

Football Extras: Neymar risks Euro ban as UEFA to investigate his VAR criticism

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

POWER selfies: Top politicos show you how it's done

POWER selfies: Top politicos show you how it's done

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Rediff.com has compiled a few photographs to show you the kind of selfies our world leaders have taken a fancy to. Different strokes for different folks, eh?

Djokovic turns back the clock with slam double in 2018

Djokovic turns back the clock with slam double in 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Serbian Djokovic, 31, needed elbow surgery in February to cure a problem that surfaced in 2017, but after some jarring defeats he returned to the kind of domination he achieved in 2015, winning Wimbledon and the US Open.

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'If I had not been elected President of the United States, we would right now, in my opinion, be in a major war with North Korea,' Trump said.

PHOTOS: Dogged Kiwi Williamson fights on after Aus make mammoth total

PHOTOS: Dogged Kiwi Williamson fights on after Aus make mammoth total

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Kane Williamson staged a fight-back along with opener Tom Latham (36), and Ross Taylor (26) as New Zealand reached 140 for 2 (42 overs) at close of play on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at the WACA in Perth on Saturday.

Dhoni wants an encore at the World Cup

Dhoni wants an encore at the World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

"Irrespective of what sport you play, it is always a blessing to represent India on the international stage. Cricket is a little tougher back home and only a few people get to wear these colours. So it is good to be here and donning this jersey again," he said at the launch of the team's new ODI kit designed by team-sponsor Nike for the upcoming season on Thursday.

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.

Tennis round-up: Federer in Halle quarters; Cilic advances in Queen's

Tennis round-up: Federer in Halle quarters; Cilic advances in Queen's

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Federer, who skipped the entire clay court season after winning the Australian Open and claiming titles at Indian Wells and Miami this year, will next play defending champion Florian Mayer who beat Frenchman Lucas Pouille in three sets.

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep, Petkovic shocked

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep, Petkovic shocked

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

A summary of Thursday's play at the US Open.

'Sehwag had a special gift from God, his hand-eye co-ordination'

'Sehwag had a special gift from God, his hand-eye co-ordination'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Coach A N Sharma recalls his first meeting with Virender Sehwag way back in 1993 when he turned up at his academy in Vikaspur, West Delhi, wanting to be a cricketer. More than anything, he remembers how he had come across a young boy, who amongst other things, just wanted to hit every ball he faced.

I have a clean conscience: US cop who shot black teen

I have a clean conscience: US cop who shot black teen

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Darren Wilson, the white police officer who shot dead an unarmed black teenager sparking riots in the Missouri town of Ferguson has said in a televised interview that he has no regrets about his actions.

What it takes to make Aussie World T20 XI...

What it takes to make Aussie World T20 XI...

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Josh Hazlewood hat-trick may not be enough to make WT20 XI.

Customers, dealers left in the dark on VW scandal

Customers, dealers left in the dark on VW scandal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The German group has set aside 6.5 billion euros ($7.3 billion) to help cover the costs of the crisis and said that 11 million of its cars could be affected worldwide.

Vettel needed a new challenge, says Red Bull's Marko

Vettel needed a new challenge, says Red Bull's Marko

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Four times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel decided to leave Red Bull because he needed new motivation after a frustrating season, team consultant Helmut Marko said.

Honouring the brilliance behind high speed WiFi and 4G

Honouring the brilliance behind high speed WiFi and 4G

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

For developing technology that is at the heart of high speed WiFi and 4G mobile systems Arogyaswami Paulraj receives one of science's highest honours, the Marconi Prize 2014.

PICS: Ronaldo finds net in Juve win; City thump Dinamo

PICS: Ronaldo finds net in Juve win; City thump Dinamo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappe starred in PSG's win as they topped group A after thrashing Galatasaray 5-0. Juventus, who have already qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League, pumped in two goals to oust Leverkusen from the tournament, while Gabriel Jesus netted a hat-trick in Manchester City's 4-1 thumping of Dinamo Zagreb. Here are Images from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Modi says Mamata shielding corrupt; Didi calls him 'Mr Maddy'

Modi says Mamata shielding corrupt; Didi calls him 'Mr Maddy'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

'From chaiwala he has now become Rafalewala. He speaks a bunch of lies,' the West Bengal CM said.

3 enemies standing in Serena's way to seventh heaven

3 enemies standing in Serena's way to seventh heaven

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Ailing knees, Father Time and even a resurgent Victoria Azarenka stand in the way of Serena Williams clinching her seventh Australian Open title and giving her one more shot at an achievement that would cap her storied career.

Review: The Expendables 3 looks very tired

Review: The Expendables 3 looks very tired

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Suparn Verma may have issues with The Expendables 3 but the joy of watching these heroes together on screen is a movie event marked in his calendar until they keep making them.

Euro: 5 reasons why World champions Germany failed

Euro: 5 reasons why World champions Germany failed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

World champions Germany will not be present at the Euro 2016 final in Paris after being knocked out by hosts France 0-2 at Marseille. French football fans painted the town red, white and blue after Antoine Griezmann scored twice to take his country within a striking distance from European glory. The Les Blues will now face Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in the final at Paris.

'This team will do things no Indian team has done'

'This team will do things no Indian team has done'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

'They have a belief that they can go and win anywhere.'

10 movie gems from Berlin

10 movie gems from Berlin

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Here are Aseem Chhabra's picks -- 'films that mattered to me, entertained me and will stay with me through the year.'

Rahul Gandhi's big-ticket comeback

Rahul Gandhi's big-ticket comeback

Rediff.com4 May 2015

How the Congress vice president conducts himself over the next few months will determine whether or not he has understood his serendipitous situation

Review: De Niro and Hathaway hit all the right notes in The Intern

Review: De Niro and Hathaway hit all the right notes in The Intern

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

The Intern is an easy, breezy office space confection that makes for a lighthearted viewing, feels Sukanya Verma.

Sports Shorts: 'Minerva hasn't pulled out yet, but doing so will bring game into disrepute'

Sports Shorts: 'Minerva hasn't pulled out yet, but doing so will bring game into disrepute'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Bundesliga: Bayern struggle to win over Mainz

Bundesliga: Bayern struggle to win over Mainz

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Bayern Munich had to put their Bundesliga title celebrations on hold on Saturday after beating gutsy Mainz 05 2-0 while Borussia Dortmund also won, 3-0 at Hanover 96.

Jaws drove people away from beaches...and into theatres!

Jaws drove people away from beaches...and into theatres!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

When Jaws released in June 1975, it changed the way Americans watch movies, says Aseem Chhabra.

40 years later, the water still scares Raja Sen

40 years later, the water still scares Raja Sen

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

After all these years, Jaws still taps into the nightmares, says Raja Sen.

'Nicole Kidman is amazing but I am not a fan girl'

'Nicole Kidman is amazing but I am not a fan girl'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

'The entire journey was beautifully nourished and I was very lucky that Lion came out the way it did. Otherwise, I would have really regretted it.' Priyanka Bose is ready to take her film Lion to the Oscars.

Start up in India, stand up in Singapore

Start up in India, stand up in Singapore

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Despite all the incentives, the start-ups' mega event fell short of expectations

Review: Maleficent fails to realise its full potential

Review: Maleficent fails to realise its full potential

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Maleficent ends up disappointing after a decent start, says Paloma Sharma.

Trump again blames 'both sides' for Virginia violence

Trump again blames 'both sides' for Virginia violence

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Trump had come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats for his muted response to the violence unleashed by white supremacists during a rally in Charlottesville.

Cate is awesome. Will she win an Oscar again?

Cate is awesome. Will she win an Oscar again?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

'In Carol, Cate Blanchett reminds us what a real movie star is and why we are enamored by her acting and looks.'

Can Pakistan do a 'Bangladesh' in Kashmir?

Can Pakistan do a 'Bangladesh' in Kashmir?

Rediff.com4 May 2017

'The Pakistan army feels it can inflict a similar defeat on India in Kashmir and make it "India's Bangladesh".' 'But comparing Bangladesh of 1971 with the Kashmir valley of 2017 is like equating chalk and cheese!'