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In a first, police uses aerial roof markings near Red Fort

In a first, police uses aerial roof markings near Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Delhi Police on Friday claimed to have taken its security measures a notch higher by adopting rooftop or aerial roof markings, for the first time this Independence Day.

Tata Steel to cut up to 3,000 jobs in European plants

Tata Steel to cut up to 3,000 jobs in European plants

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

It plans to lower employment costs with the estimated reduction in employee numbers, about two-thirds of which are expected to be office-based white-collar roles - a majority expected at its Netherlands unit.

Cricket world in shock over Phil Hughes's head injury

Cricket world in shock over Phil Hughes's head injury

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Australian sport was reeling in shock after Phillip Hughes suffered a serious head injury while batting in a domestic cricket match on Tuesday.

For this couple, every trip is a honeymoon

For this couple, every trip is a honeymoon

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Travellers Jack Morris and Lauren Bullen tell you how to perk up your relationship while on the go.

'Sehwag's not in the same category as Lara and Tendulkar'

'Sehwag's not in the same category as Lara and Tendulkar'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Admitting Indian maestro Sachin Tendulkar and West Indian great Brian Lara are two of the best he has bowled to, Australian legend Glenn McGrath has said that Virender Sehwag was not in the same league.

Australia batsman Voges, bowler Doherty retire

Australia batsman Voges, bowler Doherty retire

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Late-blooming Australia batsman Adam Voges and spin bowler Xavier Doherty announced their retirement from international and state cricket at the end of the domestic Sheffield Shield season on Wednesday.

Hockey Jr Women's WC: India stun Germany to enter quarters

Hockey Jr Women's WC: India stun Germany to enter quarters

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The Indian women's hockey team stunned formidable Germany 2-1 to register its second consecutive win in pool stages and assure its place in the quarter-finals of the FIH Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom on Sunday.

Not surprisingly, Boris Johnson has not returned my calls: Rishi Sunak

Not surprisingly, Boris Johnson has not returned my calls: Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Rishi Sunak has revealed that his former boss, Boris Johnson, has not returned any of his messages and calls since he resigned from his cabinet as chancellor, implying tension between the duo as the British Indian former minister battles it out in a tough race to be elected the next leader of the UK's governing Conservative Party.

Bird is the word for new-look Australia in Adelaide

Bird is the word for new-look Australia in Adelaide

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Opener Matt Renshaw, Peter Handscomb and Nic Maddinson will all play their first Tests at Adelaide Oval after selectors wielded the axe following the Hobart humiliation, which gave South Africa an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Clarke happy with stability in the squad

Clarke happy with stability in the squad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Despite the weeks of debate about the make-up of the Australia team for next week's first Ashes Test, captain Michael Clarke is of the opinion that 11 of the 12 players are "no-brainer" selections.

Olympics: France, Argentina suffer shock defeats, Brazil win

Olympics: France, Argentina suffer shock defeats, Brazil win

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

In their first Olympic campaign since Beijing 2008, Australia took a surprise lead against twice gold medallists Argentina inside 14 minutes when winger Lachlan Wales scored from close range.

Serial intruder 'Jarvo69' enters field of play again, arrested

Serial intruder 'Jarvo69' enters field of play again, arrested

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

YouTuber Daniel Jarvis, who has gained notoriety for breaching security at will during the ongoing India-England series, was arrested by the South London Police after he entered The Oval arena during the pre-lunch session on Friday, Day 2 of the fourth Test.

Atletico forced to cut wages of players, staff due to coronavirus crisis

Atletico forced to cut wages of players, staff due to coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Atletico Madrid have taken the decision to cut the wages of their staff, including the players, to ease the financial burden on the club as they struggle with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the La Liga club said

A year on, no one knows who killed Prabha Arun Kumar

A year on, no one knows who killed Prabha Arun Kumar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Detectives in Sydney have spoken to more than 2,000 people, taken almost 250 statements. They have considered the possibility that someone in India was involved in, or helped organise, Prabha Arun Kumar's murder.

MCA to give wonder boy Dhanawade Rs 10,000 per month for 5 yrs

MCA to give wonder boy Dhanawade Rs 10,000 per month for 5 yrs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Mumbai schoolboy Pranav Dhanawade was awarded a monthly scholarship for five years from the Mumbai Cricket Association, a day after becoming the first batsman in the world to notch a four-figure innings.

Indian women's cricket team pulls out of England tour

Indian women's cricket team pulls out of England tour

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Indian women's team was originally slated to play a bilateral series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is against England in June which got postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Blockbuster! India vs Pakistan in hockey opener at 2018 CWG

Blockbuster! India vs Pakistan in hockey opener at 2018 CWG

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Reigning silver medallists India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in a mouth-watering men's hockey contest of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

'It'll be best for the players if they play the Brisbane Test'

'It'll be best for the players if they play the Brisbane Test'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Former skippers Ian Chappell and Mark Taylor feel next week's first Test between India and Australia in Brisbane should go ahead as it would help the cricketers and the fans to come out and share the mourning of the loss of Phillip Hughes.

Adani bets big on renewable energy

Adani bets big on renewable energy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Eyeing to become India's largest player in 2020 Adani Group plans to invest 70 per cent of its capital expenditure in clean energy and energy efficient systems.

'Incredible Smith the difference in the Ashes'

'Incredible Smith the difference in the Ashes'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Steve Smith's importance to Australia in the Ashes series has not just been in the torrent of runs he has scored but also in timing of his big innings, according to his team mate Pat Cummins.

Is Lehman's son ready to fill vacant No 6 spot?

Is Lehman's son ready to fill vacant No 6 spot?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Jake Lehmann's strong form could force an awkward decision at the selectors table where his father sits.

One venue for all Australia-India Tests?

One venue for all Australia-India Tests?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

CA chief executive Kevin Roberts said the schedule could change depending on the travel restrictions due to the health crisis.

'Invincibles' opener Morris dies aged 93

'Invincibles' opener Morris dies aged 93

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Arthur Morris, one of Australia's finest opening batsmen and a key member of Don Bradman's 'Invincibles' side, has died aged 93.

Security concerns in Bangladesh could impact Aus cricket and football

Security concerns in Bangladesh could impact Aus cricket and football

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

A security delegation sent by Cricket Australia to Bangladesh over the weekend has since returned home and was to report to local authorities on Wednesday, prompting speculation the tour will be cancelled. The security concerns in Bangladesh could also impact on Australia's qualifying campaign for the soccer World Cup.

England all-rounder Moeen retires from Test cricket

England all-rounder Moeen retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Moeen Ali said he was satisfied with his Test career and hoped it would inspire other British Muslims to play for England.

Two more suspects arrested in London tube attack

Two more suspects arrested in London tube attack

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Scotland Yard's Counter-Terrorism Command investigating the attack arrested the 25-year-old from Newport.

Standalone Test to be treated as part of series: BCCI chief Ganguly

Standalone Test to be treated as part of series: BCCI chief Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The proposed standalone Test between India and England should be treated as the series-deciding fifth match that was cancelled last week owing to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Indian camp, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said on Monday and ruled out the possibility of it being treated as a one-off game.

Legendary umpire recalls how he survived 2009 Lahore attack

Legendary umpire recalls how he survived 2009 Lahore attack

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Just as they were about a kilometre away from the stadium, Taufel says, he heard something that sounded like firecrackers.

England ODI series called off on medical grounds

England ODI series called off on medical grounds

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

England's One-Day International series with South Africa has been cancelled after reported breaches of the teams' bio-secure environment in Cape Town.

12 cricketers called to rest on the field

12 cricketers called to rest on the field

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Rajneesh Gupta lists the instances when cricketers died while playing a match.

Australia's champion Clarke bids adieu to ODIs

Australia's champion Clarke bids adieu to ODIs

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke quit one-day internationals after the World Cup final against New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. Here is a factbox on the outgoing Australian champion captain...

Australia name Bollinger, Coulter-Nile as Perth cover

Australia name Bollinger, Coulter-Nile as Perth cover

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Australia have put fast bowlers Doug Bollinger and Nathan Coulter-Nile on standby for next week's third Ashes Test against England in Perth should any of the current pacemen break down during the second Test in Adelaide, starting on Thursday.

What was motive behind Indian techie's murder? Aus police still in the dark

What was motive behind Indian techie's murder? Aus police still in the dark

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Cops are struggling to determine the motive, as they rule out sexual assault or a hate crime.

#SydneyStabbing: Could it have been avoided?

#SydneyStabbing: Could it have been avoided?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The tragedy has sent an alert to outbound Indian IT professionals on how important it is to monitor your personal safety while abroad.

Australia put Clarke, Harris and Siddle under wraps

Australia put Clarke, Harris and Siddle under wraps

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Australia have decided to put captain Michael Clarke under wraps with fast bowlers Ryan Harris and Peter Siddle ahead of next week's Ashes opener, withdrawing the trio from domestic fixtures to prepare for the test in Brisbane.

EPL PHOTOS: Spurs, Arsenal bounce back with New Year wins

EPL PHOTOS: Spurs, Arsenal bounce back with New Year wins

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Tuesday

Bess named in England squad for first Windies Test

Bess named in England squad for first Windies Test

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Spinner Dom Bess was named in England's 13-man squad for the first Test against West Indies and there was no place for Moeen Ali among nine reserves, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Saturday.All-rounder Ben Stokes will lead England in the match, which will begin at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday in a bio-secure environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australia ready to unleash Gurinder Sandhu for World Cup

Australia ready to unleash Gurinder Sandhu for World Cup

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has named three potential bowlers to be included in the final-15 of the World Cup squad, which includes Indian-origin medium-pacer Gurinder Singh Sandhu.

Guide to ICC World Cup 2019

Guide to ICC World Cup 2019

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Factbox on the 12th edition of the Cricket World Cup

Rashid among top picks in The Hundred; Gayle not picked

Rashid among top picks in The Hundred; Gayle not picked

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

West Indies opener Chris Gayle, who is a popular name among T20 leagues around the world, was not picked along Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga.