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Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who landed in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning on a two-day India visit, was accorded a grand welcome at the airport in Ahmedabad. Soon after, he visited Sabarmati Ashram in the company of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel.

Labuschagne on how Australia can foil India's plans

Labuschagne on how Australia can foil India's plans

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Australia's batsmen must balance aggression with discipline to combat India in the third Test in Sydney after being pinned down by their bowlers in the first two matches, number three Marnus Labuschagne said.

Finch rues 'one of the worst' performances by Australia

Finch rues 'one of the worst' performances by Australia

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

A merciless England, however, wrecked their title defence, crushing them by eight wickets with nearly 18 overs to spare.

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Here's how she is linked to the most talked about Oscars speech of the year.

NZ lifter will be first transgender athlete to participate at Olympics

NZ lifter will be first transgender athlete to participate at Olympics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Save Women's Sport Australasia, a group opposed to transgender women competing in women's sports, said Hubbard's selection was allowed by "flawed policy from the IOC".

Australia's Maxwell fined over row with teammate Wade

Australia's Maxwell fined over row with teammate Wade

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been hit with a team fine for criticising Matt Wade over his decisions as captain of the Victoria state side, skipper Steve Smith said on Saturday.

Ashes: 'Hungry and in-form' Aussies capable of crushing England

Ashes: 'Hungry and in-form' Aussies capable of crushing England

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Australia have a huge hunger for an Ashes triumph in England, according to all rounder Shane Watson, while batsman Steve Smith believes this year's series will not even be close if the tourists play to their potential.

Bangladesh stun defending champions South Africa in U19 WC opener

Bangladesh stun defending champions South Africa in U19 WC opener

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

In the other match of the day, Dan Lawrence and Jack Burnham hit centuries as title contender England crushed Fiji by a massive margin of 299 runs.

Steyn returns to South Africa Twenty20 squad for England series

Steyn returns to South Africa Twenty20 squad for England series

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Dale Steyn has fully recovered from a shoulder injury and recently featured for the Melbourne Stars in Australia's domestic Big Bash league.

Once again, Australia fail to crack 'fickle' T20 code

Once again, Australia fail to crack 'fickle' T20 code

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Australia captain Steve Smith, while tipping his hat to a brilliant innings from India's Virat Kohli, was left ruing his team's middle overs malaise after their sixth attempt to win the World Twenty20 came up short in Mohali.

Australia launch ball-tampering probe, vows answers by Wednesday

Australia launch ball-tampering probe, vows answers by Wednesday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The incident has been met with astonishment in Australia, with the protagonists -- Smith, his vice captain David Warner and opening batsman Cameron Bancroft -- lambasted in the media under headlines almost universally trumpeting the word "Shame".

Rihanna fails to rally Windies at World Cup

Rihanna fails to rally Windies at World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Pop idol Rihanna lent glitz and glamour to the World Cup on Monday as she turned up in Chester-le-Street to watch the struggling West Indies take on Sri Lanka.

ATP World Tour PHOTOS: Federer repels Nishikori fightback; Bryans edge cliffhanger

ATP World Tour PHOTOS: Federer repels Nishikori fightback; Bryans edge cliffhanger

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Roger Federer's enduring brilliance and his sheer hatred of losing allowed him to withstand a stunning Kei Nishikori fightback and remain undefeated at the ATP World Tour Finals on Thursday.

Will ICC take strong action against Australia?

Will ICC take strong action against Australia?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

The International Cricket Council's response to the Australian ball tampering incident in the third test at Newlands is firmly under the spotlight with strong punishment expected for the culprits, South Africa coach Ottis Gibson said on Sunday.

'Not right players to be tested ahead of key workers'

'Not right players to be tested ahead of key workers'

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster says it would be wrong for English Premier League players to be tested for the coronavirus ahead of medical workers as plans for Project Restart continue. Twice weekly tests for Premier League players are part of the plan to resume the Premier League next month after it was suspended in March because of the pandemic.

ATP World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Mergea to face Byran brothers in opener

ATP World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Mergea to face Byran brothers in opener

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

They have been drawn in Group Ashe-Smith along with John Peers/Jamie Murray and Simone Bolelli/Fabio Fognini.

Shami 'in right zone' for Australia after good showing in IPL

Shami 'in right zone' for Australia after good showing in IPL

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

India's craftiest pacer Mohammed Shami is in the 'right zone' after his impressive performance in the IPL, allowing him to prepare for the big Test series against Australia 'without any pressure'.

'Australia is ready for any challenge that India might throw'

'Australia is ready for any challenge that India might throw'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Justin Langer said the contest would likely be an exciting one thanks to the two teams being evenly-matched.

Australia overcome stubborn England to retain Ashes

Australia overcome stubborn England to retain Ashes

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Images from Day 5 of the fourth Ashes Test, at Old Trafford, Manchester.

Verdict on Nirav Modi's extradition appeal likely in Jan 2022

Verdict on Nirav Modi's extradition appeal likely in Jan 2022

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The High Court in London on Tuesday began hearing Nirav Modi's appeal on the grounds of his mental health against extradition to India to face charges of fraud and money laundering, amounting to an estimated $2 billion in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan scam case. Lord Justice Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Justice Robert Jay presided over the hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice to determine whether District Judge Sam Goozee's February ruling in favour of extradition was incorrect to overlook the diamond merchant's "high risk of suicide". The court heard of an additional assurance from the Indian authorities on November 13, which reiterates previous commitments of adequate specialist medical care and an ambulance at hand were Nirav to be extradited to Mumbai.

Pro-Khalistan protestors arrested at Old Trafford stadium

Pro-Khalistan protestors arrested at Old Trafford stadium

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Greater Manchester Police said two of the men were arrested for causing disruption. They were later released.

Findings of Cricket Australia ball-tampering investigation

Findings of Cricket Australia ball-tampering investigation

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The key finding from the investigation was that prior knowledge of the incident was confined to three players, Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.

CWG Athletics: Tejinder in shot put final; Anas makes 400m semis

CWG Athletics: Tejinder in shot put final; Anas makes 400m semis

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Earlier in the morning, race walkers Khushbir Kaur and Manish Singh finished creditable fourth and sixth respectively in the 20km race.

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

England were booed by some of their fans in two friendlies while Ireland were jeered in Hungary for kneeling before kickoff

Root denies reports of concerns of Ashes ball-tampering

Root denies reports of concerns of Ashes ball-tampering

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Smith stood down from his post as captain and was banned for one Test match by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday after admitting conspiring to tamper with the ball during the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for India in Chennai Test

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for India in Chennai Test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The body language and intensity were not up to the mark, said a disappointed India skipper Virat Kohli, counting the many errors his team committed in the massive 227-run loss to a "more professional and consistent" England in the opening Test in Chennai.

Four games a day at 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Four games a day at 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The tournament's opening game on November 21, will be at the 60,000 capacity Al Bayt Stadium, with its distinctive 'tent' style covering.

PIX: Fans back in the stands as Arsenal thrash Vienna

PIX: Fans back in the stands as Arsenal thrash Vienna

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Arsenal's fans had waited nine long months to return to the club's north London stadium but the 2,000 people sprinkled across the red seats had to wait only nine minutes to enjoy the thrill of celebrating a goal in the flesh again on Thursday.

ATP World Tour Finals PHOTOS: Federer ends Djokovic's 23-match winning streak

ATP World Tour Finals PHOTOS: Federer ends Djokovic's 23-match winning streak

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Photos from the ATP World Tour Finals matches played in London on Tuesday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool held; Spurs crush Southampton

EPL PIX: Liverpool held; Spurs crush Southampton

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

When Warne visited Swapnil Asnodkar's Goa home

When Warne visited Swapnil Asnodkar's Goa home

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'I was not sure whether such a big player would come to my house but he was quite happy to visit my place... which was just unbelievable!'

2019 World Cup: Pakistan got it wrong against India right from toss

2019 World Cup: Pakistan got it wrong against India right from toss

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Waqar Younis, who has been part of India-Pakistan World Cup clashes on four occasions, said Pakistan did not know how to handle the duo of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul,

NFL: Washington Redskins to consider changing name of team

NFL: Washington Redskins to consider changing name of team

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Under mounting pressure from sponsors and Native American rights groups, Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder said on Friday he would consider changing the name of the National Football League team whose roots date back to the 1930s. Snyder, who has previously stated he would not change the name, softened his stance a day after FedEx Corp, which owns the naming rights to the team's Landover, Maryland, stadium, called for the NFL club to be rebranded.

Is IPL the Saviour of Test cricket?

Is IPL the Saviour of Test cricket?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

The IPL, by giving a large pool of Indian talent the opportunity to compete with the best international players, has also come to be seen as the cauldron that spews out the most exciting talent for not only the shortest format but also the longest and the one in between, says Suveen Sinha.

PHOTOS: Australia sniff series victory at Boxing Day Test

PHOTOS: Australia sniff series victory at Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

IMAGES from Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test played between Australia and New Zealand at the MCG on Saturday.

Euro warm-up: England, Belgium register wins

Euro warm-up: England, Belgium register wins

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

A makeshift England side beat Romania 1-0 in their final Euro 2020 warm-up game, while Belgium's Romelu Lukaku underlined his status as one of the world's top strikers with his 60th international goal to secure a 1-0 win over Croatia.

How Sunrisers supported Warner during last year's ban

How Sunrisers supported Warner during last year's ban

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

David Warner was out of sight but not out of mind through Sunrisers Hyderabad's journey to the final of the Indian Premier League last year, with the returning Australian saying he was part of their chat group, getting encouraging messages.

Ball-tampering fall-out: Cricket Australia loses major sponsor

Ball-tampering fall-out: Cricket Australia loses major sponsor

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Though some sponsors of Australian cricketers have pulled individual sponsorship deals, the decision by Magellan suggests the financial impact of the episode will go to the core of a sport seen by many Australians as the embodiment of fairness.

Rohit or Kohli can go past 400 not out, says Lara

Rohit or Kohli can go past 400 not out, says Lara

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Regarded as one of the finest batsmen that world cricket has ever produced, Brian Lara's 15-year-old record of 400 not out against England is still the highest individual score in Test cricket. Lara believes Kohli, David Warner and Rohit Sharma have the potential to break his record.

ICC to review code on player conduct following tampering saga

ICC to review code on player conduct following tampering saga

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The announcement comes in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, which resulted in Cricket Australia handing out bans to sacked Australia captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.