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Women's T20 Challenge: Knight, King confirm participation

Women's T20 Challenge: Knight, King confirm participation

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Besides Knight and Ecclestone, Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt are the other English cricketers who have signed up for the competition.

Women's T20: Pooja impresses as Supernovas beat Trailblazers

Women's T20: Pooja impresses as Supernovas beat Trailblazers

Rediff.com23 May 2022

IMAGES from the Women's T20 Challenge game between Supernovas and Trailblazers in Pune on Monday.

South Africa women create history

South Africa women create history

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Beat England to reach maiden Women's T20 World Cup final in Cape Town on Friday.

WPL PIX: Grace special helps Warriorz secure playoff berth

WPL PIX: Grace special helps Warriorz secure playoff berth

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Images from the Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz WPL match at the Brabourne Stadium on Monday.

WPL PIX: MI thrash Gujarat Giants, qualify for playoffs

WPL PIX: MI thrash Gujarat Giants, qualify for playoffs

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Images from the WPL match between MI and Gujarat Giants.

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Spain and Japan have six points and will play each other on Monday for top spot in the group

WPL PIX: Harris dazzles for UP as Gujarat fall to second straight loss

WPL PIX: Harris dazzles for UP as Gujarat fall to second straight loss

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

In match no. 3 of the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) season, Gujarat Giants fell to their second straight loss as UP Warriorz opened their campaign with a win at the DY Patil Stadium.

WPL: Beginning of new dawn for India's Gen-Next

WPL: Beginning of new dawn for India's Gen-Next

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The stage is set for the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, which will get underway in Mumbai on Saturday.

Women's WC: West Indies stun champions England

Women's WC: West Indies stun champions England

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The West Indies pulled off another upset as they beat England by seven runs to secure their first-ever ICC Women's World Cup victory over the defending champions.

Birthday girl Shafali targets U-19 T20 World Cup title

Birthday girl Shafali targets U-19 T20 World Cup title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Batting sensation Shafali Verma will chase history when she leads India against England in the first-ever ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday.

PIX: Harmanpreet's century powers India to England series win

PIX: Harmanpreet's century powers India to England series win

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur rekindled the memories of 2017 World Cup with a magnificent 143 not out as Indian women thrashed England by 88 runs in the second ODI in Canterbury on Wednesday, to seal the three-match series 2-0.

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'The outrage that followed the destruction of the Babri Masjid was an inability to see the event for what it was: The rectification of a grave historical wrong, the restitution of a hurt of a people and the countering of moral injustice,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Biles, Messi and Hamilton take top honours at Laureus Awards

Biles, Messi and Hamilton take top honours at Laureus Awards

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi were declared joint winners of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in Berlin on Monday, with the voting tied for the first time in the awards' 20-year history. Mercedes driver Hamilton won his sixth world championship in 2019, with 11 race wins and 17 podium finishes, while Messi was crowned the world's best player for a record sixth time when he won the Ballon d'Or. American gymnast Simone Biles, who became the most decorated gymnast in world championship history when she won her 25th medal last year, won her third Sportswoman of the Year gong after winning the award in 2017 and 2019.

Focus on Shafali as India take on England in ODIs

Focus on Shafali as India take on England in ODIs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Teen sensation Shafali Verma is set to make her eagerly-anticipated ODI debut as the Indian women's team seeks white-ball course correction against a strong world champion English side in the first game of the three-match series, in Bristol, on Sunday.

PHOTOS: India knocked out of ICC Women's World Cup

PHOTOS: India knocked out of ICC Women's World Cup

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Images from the ICC Women's World Cup match between India and South Africa in Christchurch on Sunday.

Can Robots now be given citizenship?

Can Robots now be given citizenship?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'Could robots vote for effective political leadership?' 'Arguably they could do this better than humans.' 'They are far better at fact-checking for obvious lies, and far better at gauging the sincerity of statements by analysing body language, facial movements and vocal tonality of speakers,' says Devangshu Datta.

When Maradona beat D&G 113,000-0

When Maradona beat D&G 113,000-0

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

It is a very different victory of Maradona that fascinates me even more, notes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Farewell To Cricket: Indian women gear up for memorable Lord's dance for legendary Jhulan

Farewell To Cricket: Indian women gear up for memorable Lord's dance for legendary Jhulan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Call it destiny or design, Goswami's last hurrah is taking at Lord's.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau's wife tests positive for coronavirus

Canada PM Justin Trudeau's wife tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Trudeau himself, who has been in voluntary self-quarantine, is said to be "in good health.

F3 driver Floersch fractures spine after huge airborne crash

F3 driver Floersch fractures spine after huge airborne crash

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

FIA promises probe into Macau aerial crash

The Indian designer who made Hillary Clinton ditch her powersuit

The Indian designer who made Hillary Clinton ditch her powersuit

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

She opted for lovely ethnic separates by Indian designer Payal Khandwala.

Women's WC: India aim for consistency in clash against England

Women's WC: India aim for consistency in clash against England

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

India would like to keep the winning momentum going and maintain its stay in the top four

In a first, special medals for ITBP canines, horses

In a first, special medals for ITBP canines, horses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Workhorse 'Thunderbolt' and female dog 'Sophia' will be awarded the special medals.

Women's T20: Navgire's attack steers Velocity to final despite loss

Women's T20: Navgire's attack steers Velocity to final despite loss

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Velocity suffered a 16-run defeat in the Women's T20 Challenge but still qualified for the final on the basis of a better net run rate, knocking out victors Trailblazers from the tournament in Pune on Thursday.

PIX: South Africa get first World Cup win in comfortable fashion

PIX: South Africa get first World Cup win in comfortable fashion

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

South Africa finally got a World Cup win under their belt as they eased to a nine-wicket triumph over Afghanistan at Sophia Gardens on Saturday to keep alive their hopes of a semi-final berth.

Pix: Huma paints Cannes red!

Pix: Huma paints Cannes red!

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Did you like Huma Qureshi's outfits?

ICC Women's WC: Knight shines as England beat India

ICC Women's WC: Knight shines as England beat India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Images from the Women's World Cup match between India and England, in Mount Maunganui, on Wednesday.

PIX: Aditi, Sonam, Sonakshi mingle at an awards night

PIX: Aditi, Sonam, Sonakshi mingle at an awards night

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

A look at the pictures.

ITBP awards medals to its four-legged soldiers

ITBP awards medals to its four-legged soldiers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

While seven-year-old Thunderbolt is part of the Animal Transport unit of the force, 'lifeline' of the force at high-altitude forward posts, three-year-old Sophia undertakes special sniffing operations to detect IEDs with her handler in Left Wing extremism hit areas of Chhattisgarh.

Women's WC: England crush SA; to face Australia in final

Women's WC: England crush SA; to face Australia in final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Danni Wyatt scored her second one-day international century as champions England crushed South Africa by 137 runs in Christchurch on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering Women's World Cup final against heavyweights Australia.

US names Anjali Bharadwaj among 12 anti-corruption champions

US names Anjali Bharadwaj among 12 anti-corruption champions

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Anjali Bharadwaj, an Indian social activist working on issues of transparency and accountability, is one of the 12 anti-corruption champions announced by the Biden administration.

When Bollywood stars could travel

When Bollywood stars could travel

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Bollywood stars, clearly missing their summer holidays, have been posting throwback pix from vacations past.

Oops! Kareena Kapoor's secret is out

Oops! Kareena Kapoor's secret is out

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The actor, who will be the showstopper for LFW's grand finale, revealed her love for lipsticks and the colour she has always loved.

Women's WC: Haynes, Lanning power Australia past England

Women's WC: Haynes, Lanning power Australia past England

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Opener Rachael Haynes smashed a scintillating 130 as Australia scored a 12-run win over defending champions England in a high-scoring ICC Women's World Cup match, in Hamilton, on Saturday. In another match, South Africa handed Bangladesh a 32-run defeat in Dunedin.

Former Bigg Boss contestant Sofia Hayat turns a nun

Former Bigg Boss contestant Sofia Hayat turns a nun

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

India captain Mithali reclaims No.1 position in ODIs

India captain Mithali reclaims No.1 position in ODIs

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

India captain Mithali Raj's excellent show in the three-match series against England has helped her grab the No.1 position in the MRF Tyres ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings for the eighth time in her stellar 22-year international career.

How Australia romped to seventh World Cup crown

How Australia romped to seventh World Cup crown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Australia won their seventh ICC Women's Cricket World Cup with a 71-run victory over England in Christchurch.

Andy Murray and wife blessed with 2nd child

Andy Murray and wife blessed with 2nd child

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Earlier in July, it was announced that Murray and Kim are expecting their second baby.

Fed Cup: Serena loses in singles but US survive

Fed Cup: Serena loses in singles but US survive

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The United States survived a fright from little Latvia on Saturday before winning 3-2 in a Fed Cup qualifier as Serena Williams suffered her first career singles loss in the team event. Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Slovakia, Germany, Russia and Belarus also moved through to the inaugural 12-nation showdown in Budapest.

India will be hard to beat: England skipper Knight

India will be hard to beat: England skipper Knight

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The one-off Test against India, scheduled to be held from 16-19 June, starts an important summer for Knight's team that has an Ashes series followed by a World Cup title defense in New Zealand.