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'They took everything they could find'

'They took everything they could find'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Anything that couldn't be stolen they destroyed.' Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to members of the Indian community in Durban -- the largest congregation of Indians outside India -- who were targeted in last month's horrific riots.

Sri Lanka 144-6 after batting collapse on rain-hit day

Sri Lanka 144-6 after batting collapse on rain-hit day

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Weather continued to hamper play in the match New Zealand must win to level the series after the hosts won the opener

2nd Test: South Africa in cruise control vs New Zealand

2nd Test: South Africa in cruise control vs New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

South Africa slid to 105 for six on the third day of the second and final test against New Zealand on Monday but were still firmly in command at Centurion, holding a 372-run lead. After bowling the Kiwis out for 214, the hosts did not enforce the follow-on as the pitch is getting more and more difficult for the batsmen. New Zealand's bowlers took six wickets in the last session of the day with only stand-in opener Quinton de Kock (50) offering any resistance as Stephen Cook, Hashim Amla, JP Duminy, captain Faf du Plessis and Stiaan van Zyl went cheaply.

Australia coach Lehmann to quit after South Africa Test

Australia coach Lehmann to quit after South Africa Test

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann said on Thursday he will step down after this week's Test match against South Africa, partly because of abuse his family received over a ball-tampering scandal that has rocked the sport.

Pistorius walks on stumps in court; to be sentenced on July 6

Pistorius walks on stumps in court; to be sentenced on July 6

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Oscar Pistorius shuffled without his prosthetic legs through a Pretoria court on Wednesday to demonstrate how vulnerable he is without his artificial limbs, an attempt by the athlete's defence team to avoid a long jail sentence for murder.

Philander fined for swearing at Buttler

Philander fined for swearing at Buttler

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Philander admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft.

Steyn leads South Africa to series win vs New Zealand

Steyn leads South Africa to series win vs New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Dale Steyn grabbed five wickets to lead South Africa to a convincing 204 run-victory over New Zealand in the second test at Centurion on Tuesday that sealed a 1-0 win in the series. Set an unlikely target of 400 to win the match, New Zealand were bowled out for 195 with a day to spare as South Africa kept in tact their record of never losing a series against the Kiwis.

Ten memorable goals of the World Cup

Ten memorable goals of the World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

We were not treated to many goals this World Cup. However, the few that stood out found a place in our list of best goals of the tournament.

The odd, odd world around us!

The odd, odd world around us!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

These 10 images prove that we live in a wonderfully weird world.

I see Stokes becoming one of England's greatest: Cork

I see Stokes becoming one of England's greatest: Cork

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

The former seamer thought things changed for better for the World Cup hero after the Bristol bar brawl three years ago.

Watling half-century revives New Zealand in Galle Test

Watling half-century revives New Zealand in Galle Test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

New Zealand, who made 249 in the first innings, were undone by the Sri Lankan spinners in their second spell as well.

De Silva replaces injured Perera in Sri Lanka's squad

De Silva replaces injured Perera in Sri Lanka's squad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Perera suffered a hamstring injury in Thursday's stunning seven-wicket victory over defending champions India at the Oval.

Labuschagne ton in vain as South Africa sweep series

Labuschagne ton in vain as South Africa sweep series

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

South Africa continued their recent dominance of Australia in this format having won 11 of their last 12 ODI meetings dating back to 2016.

Magnificent Malan guides South Africa to series win

Magnificent Malan guides South Africa to series win

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Janneman Malan, who was out to the first ball of the match on debut on Saturday, anchored the South African reply, taming his usual swashbuckling style to score 129 not out from 139 balls and lead the home side to victory with nine balls to spare.

South Africa's Du Plessis ready to play all three formats

South Africa's Du Plessis ready to play all three formats

Rediff.com4 May 2020

He will make himself available for future One-Day International series having not featured in the 50-over format since the 2019 World Cup in England

Ex-tennis cham Bob Hewitt convicted of rape in South Africa

Ex-tennis cham Bob Hewitt convicted of rape in South Africa

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Former Grand Slam doubles champion Bob Hewitt was found guilty by a South African court on Monday of two charges of rape and one charge of sexual assault of minors, local media said.

Serum Institute to begin trials of COVID-19 vaccine in Mumbai, Pune

Serum Institute to begin trials of COVID-19 vaccine in Mumbai, Pune

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

There are a number of trial sites across both Mumbai and Pune that we have shortlisted, as these cities have many hotspots, which will help us understand the efficacy of the vaccine, the company's chief executive Adar Poonawalla said.

Rabada sorry for letting team down

Rabada sorry for letting team down

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Rabada was handed a one-match ban by the International Cricket Council

The incredible boxing grannies!

The incredible boxing grannies!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Speaking of #LifeGoals...

Semenya joins South African women's soccer club

Semenya joins South African women's soccer club

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya could trade her running shoes for soccer boots as early as next year after the 28-year-old signed for South African women's club JVW FC.

COVID-19: Prominent Indian-origin virologist dies in South Africa

COVID-19: Prominent Indian-origin virologist dies in South Africa

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Gita Ramjee has become the first Indian-origin South African to have died after contracting the novel coronavirus. Ramjee, a stellar vaccine scientist and an HIV prevention research leader, had returned from London a week ago but reportedly showed no symptoms of COVID-19.

Crawley hits maiden 50 but South Africa fight back

Crawley hits maiden 50 but South Africa fight back

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Zak Crawley scored a maiden Test half century before South Africa fought back to restrict England to 192 for four when bad light stopped play early in the opening day of the fourth Test on Friday.

Rabada banned for final Test against England

Rabada banned for final Test against England

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Kagiso Rabada has been banned from the series-deciding final Test for his celebration after getting England captain Joe Root out on the first day of the ongoing third Test in Port Elizabeth.

PHOTOS: Morkel keeps SA on course for big win over wilting Australia

PHOTOS: Morkel keeps SA on course for big win over wilting Australia

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

IMAGES from Day 4 of the fourth Test between South Africa and Australia in Johannesburg on Monday

Philander bowls South Africa to record win against Australia

Philander bowls South Africa to record win against Australia

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Pacer Vernon Philander claimed six for 21 as South Africa thrashed Australia by a huge margin of 492 runs to claim the four-match series 3-1, in Johannesburg, on Tuesday.

Should England consider rotating Ben Stokes?

Should England consider rotating Ben Stokes?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Silverwood said Stokes will have to 'rein' him in during training as he is always looking push himself.

Australia's Hastings out of West Indies tour

Australia's Hastings out of West Indies tour

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Australia fast bowler John Hastings has been withdrawn from a one-day tri-series against West Indies and South Africa in the Caribbean after undergoing surgery on his ankle.

England win third Test by innings and 53 runs

England win third Test by innings and 53 runs

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

England needed four wickets to win in their 500th overseas Test, but had to overcome late resistance and feisty 71 from Keshav Maharaj and 39 from debutant Dane Paterson before completing the task 10 minutes before lunch.

Stokes and Pope put dominant England in box seat

Stokes and Pope put dominant England in box seat

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

South Africa trail by 439 runs and will need to bat for much of the weekend to stay in the contest and avoid going 2-1 behind in the four-Test series.

Ex-tennis star Bob Hewitt granted bail to appeal rape sentence

Ex-tennis star Bob Hewitt granted bail to appeal rape sentence

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

A South African high court on Monday granted disgraced former grand slam doubles champion Bob Hewitt bail while his lawyers appeal a six year sentence for rape and sexual assault handed to the former tennis star in 2015.

Proteas won't 'harp about conditions' in India

Proteas won't 'harp about conditions' in India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Bracing up for the upcoming Test series against India, South Africa batsman Aiden Markram acknowledges that some of his teammates "might still be carrying a bit of baggage" of the 0-3 drubbing they endured in 2015 in the country.

To finish 350 stalled rojects, UP too adopts land pooling

To finish 350 stalled rojects, UP too adopts land pooling

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Land pooling refers to amassing small land parcels for infra development and returning approximately 60% of the redeveloped land to the original owners

England beat South Africa by 191 runs to take series 3-1

England beat South Africa by 191 runs to take series 3-1

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

England completed the task with a day to spare with South Africa falling well short of their 466 run target

PIX: England set South Africa improbable target of 466 to win

PIX: England set South Africa improbable target of 466 to win

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Images from Day 3 of the 4th Test played between South Africa and England in Johannesburg on Sunday.

South Africa fuelled Rabada's flames. It backfired!

South Africa fuelled Rabada's flames. It backfired!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

For South Africa, Rabada performs optimally when his fires are stoked.

De Kock sets up South Africa's T20 win over Bangladesh

De Kock sets up South Africa's T20 win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Quinton de Kock scored his highest Twenty20 international score of 59 to lead South Africa to a 20-run victory over Bangladesh on Thursday in the first game of the series.

'India has a responsibility to Indians in South Africa'

'India has a responsibility to Indians in South Africa'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'The Government of India could aggressively promote developmental projects that will alleviate poverty particularly in communities where South Africans of Indian origin and our black brothers and sisters live as neighbours.'

SA top court rejects ex-tennis star's bid to appeal rape conviction

SA top court rejects ex-tennis star's bid to appeal rape conviction

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

South Africa's top court has dismissed an application by disgraced former grand slam doubles champion Bob Hewitt to challenge his conviction for rape and sexual assault, Independent Online service reported on Monday.

Stokes-Pope partnership steadies England

Stokes-Pope partnership steadies England

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Ben Stokes survived several scares but featured in a 76-run late afternoon partnership with Ollie Pope as England reached 224 for four wickets at close on the opening day of the third Test against South Africa on Thursday.

Meet the 'Zuptas' of South Africa

Meet the 'Zuptas' of South Africa

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

A politically-connected business dynasty that moved to South Africa from India, the Gupta family finds itself at the centre of many of the scandals that have dogged now former president Jacob Zuma's administration. A day after the ruling African National Congress ordered Zuma out of office, the Guptas' prominent role in his presidency was highlighted. So who are the Guptas and how close are their links to Zuma?