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Gavaskar feels India, Aus players not in right frame of mind for first Test

Gavaskar feels India, Aus players not in right frame of mind for first Test

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Phillip Hughes's sad demise barely a week before the first India and Australia Test has put a question mark over the series opener and batting great Sunil Gavaskar feels the onus is on the cricket boards of the two countries to decide whether to call off the match or not.

Australia batsman Hughes continues to fight for life

Australia batsman Hughes continues to fight for life

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes remains in an induced coma after undergoing emergency surgery on Tuesday when he was struck in the head by a bouncer, a devastating blow that experts likened to the trauma experienced by car crash victims.

It's a little bit tricky for Zimbabwe against India

It's a little bit tricky for Zimbabwe against India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

India's bench strength will be tested when a second string team takes on Zimbabwe.

First Look: Britney to divorce Kevin

First Look: Britney to divorce Kevin

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Popstar Britney Spears filed for divorce from husband Kevin Federline on Tuesday, November 7.

1st ODI: Malik ton leads Pakistan to win over Zimbabwe

1st ODI: Malik ton leads Pakistan to win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Shoaib Malik hit his first century in six years to help Pakistan beat Zimbabwe in the first One-dayer by 41 runs in Lahore on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Memo first, US now plans sanctions against Iran

Memo first, US now plans sanctions against Iran

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The reports quoting unnamed senior administration officials came amid an increasing demand in this regard from US Senators even as the Trump administration called a meeting of the UN Security Council on Iran's ballistic missile tests.

We're not looking at A Q Khan's role in N Korea: U

We're not looking at A Q Khan's role in N Korea: U

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

In the meantime Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the US was still trying to figure out what really happened in North Korea.

Afghanistan: Christianity convert on trial

Afghanistan: Christianity convert on trial

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

Undersecretary for Political Affairs R Nicholas Burns also spoke about the case yesterday during a joint news briefing with Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah in Washington.

US declines to get into London details

US declines to get into London details

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

On a different note the State Department Spokesman congratulated India and Pakistan on their respective Independence Days.

#Pray for Paris: The world comes together for terror victims

#Pray for Paris: The world comes together for terror victims

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The world has come together to #prayforparis.

The Oscar nominations

The Oscar nominations

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Nafees guides Bangladesh to easy victory

Nafees guides Bangladesh to easy victory

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Bangladesh, led by an unbeaten 105 from opener Shahriar Nafees, beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the first one-day international.

How this start-up helps poor people get good jobs

How this start-up helps poor people get good jobs

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Babajob.com is trying to help unorganised blue-collar workers get better employment.

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Hetmyer smacked three sixes and eight fours in his entertaining knock, helping his side chase down a modest target of 128.

Sri Lanka pull off record chase to beat Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka pull off record chase to beat Zimbabwe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Niroshan Dickwella and Asela Gunaratne hit crucial half centuries to guide Sri Lanka to their highest-ever run chase as the hosts defeated Zimbabwe by four wickets on the final day of an intriguing one-off Test on Tuesday.

N-deal: Safeguards are the key

N-deal: Safeguards are the key

Rediff.com27 May 2006

The legislation on the civilian nuclear deal is to be structured in such a way that Congressmen feel comfortable about its language and then work through some other pending issues

Indian couple fell to deaths from Yosemite cliff while taking selfie: Report

Indian couple fell to deaths from Yosemite cliff while taking selfie: Report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Vishnu Viswanath, 29, and Meenakshi Moorthy, 30 fell to their deaths from Taft Point in the national park in California. They were identified on Monday as the married couple from India living in the United States.

Afghan government tottering as power centres clash

Afghan government tottering as power centres clash

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

US Secretary of State John Kerry called up Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and CEO Abdullah Abdullah in a bid to douse the simmering tension between the two Afghan leaders and save the Unity government formed as a result of his intervention and mediation two years ago.

Phil Hughes' funeral on December 3

Phil Hughes' funeral on December 3

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

The Hughes family also confirmed funeral arrangements will take place on December3 in their home town of Macksville in northern New South Wales.

Stunning PHOTOS of a rare solar eclipse

Stunning PHOTOS of a rare solar eclipse

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Parts of the world on Friday witnessed a solar eclipse

Mixed fortunes for Indian pugilists

Mixed fortunes for Indian pugilists

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Manchester Games silver medallist Som Bahadur Pun fell by the wayside as Vijender and Harpreet Singh recorded resounding victories.

Bush administration alarmed at Lanka violence

Bush administration alarmed at Lanka violence

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Washington also expressed sadness at children being affected by the conflict, especially the death of dozens of them as a result of bombings.

US health care vote postponed, blow to Trump

US health care vote postponed, blow to Trump

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

In a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers, Trump warned his partymen to leave Obamacare in place unless they pass the legislation to repeal and replace it, according to news reports.

US working closely with B'desh to fight terror

US working closely with B'desh to fight terror

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

US working closely with Bangladesh in combating terrorism

First look: Britney's puja

First look: Britney's puja

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

The pop princess seems keen on Hinduism.

EPL PIX: Wolves stun Man City; Newcastle beat Man Utd

EPL PIX: Wolves stun Man City; Newcastle beat Man Utd

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

A summary of Sunday's Premier League matches

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Five talking-points from the Premier League weekend after Manchester City suffered a shock home loss to Crystal Palace, meaning that Liverpool stayed four points clear at the top following their win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Trump is 'looking forward' to meeting Modi, says White House

Trump is 'looking forward' to meeting Modi, says White House

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

WH said they are expected to set forth a vision that will expand the bilateral partnership

Say hello to Gujju rap, with Karmacy

Say hello to Gujju rap, with Karmacy

Rediff.com31 May 2006

Britney's still the most wanted

Britney's still the most wanted

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

All the latest Hollywood buzz.

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Nadal tested at Indian Wells, Serena strolls

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Nadal tested at Indian Wells, Serena strolls

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Top seed Serena Williams turned an early challenge into an eventual cakewalk as she beat Russian-born Yulia Putintseva 7-6(2), 6-0 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in California on Sunday.

I have some unfinished business, says Phelps

I have some unfinished business, says Phelps

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

One of the most decorated Olympians of all time, American swimming legend Michael Phelps has sent out a warning to his rivals, saying he still has "some unfinished business" left going into the Rio Olympic Games. "I have some unfinished business I'd like to take care of them before I hang up my suit. And I'm actually enjoying being back in the water again. That was pretty challenging for me going into 2012. But I just feel like a kid again and I love it," he said. The 31-year-old Phelps has 18 Olympic gold medals, 26 World Aquatics Championships gold, 1 World Swimming Championships gold medal and 16 Pan Pacific Championships gold.

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Mourinho's tinkerings meant a first start of the season for midfielder Scott McTominay, playing on the right of a three-man defence, while Anthony Martial played instead of the dropped Alexis Sanchez. On this evidence, more changes may be needed when United take on Valencia in the Champions League on Tuesday.

'Terrorism is a global scourge'

'Terrorism is a global scourge'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2005

The US State Department has said that it is working with all nations to check terrorism.

Zimbabwe players issue ultimatum to Board

Zimbabwe players issue ultimatum to Board

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

13 players handed the Zimbabwe Cricket Union an ultimatum that details their concerns and examples of alleged misconduct by officials.\n\n\n\n

ICC WC Qualifier: Powell steers West Indies into Super Six

ICC WC Qualifier: Powell steers West Indies into Super Six

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Zimbabwe also maintained their unbeaten run in Group B and progressed to the next stage with an 89 runs victory over Hong Kong.