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Verstappen wins Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Verstappen wins Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday

George Clooney and 10 movie gems from Berlin

George Clooney and 10 movie gems from Berlin

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Aseem Chhabra spots 10 must-see movies at the Berlin Film Festival.

Why British Queen Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for May coronation

Why British Queen Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for May coronation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The palace said the Queen Mary Crown was removed from display at the Tower of London to be repurposed for the ceremony on May 6 with jewels paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

England's Bess claims five wickets as South Africa hang on

England's Bess claims five wickets as South Africa hang on

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Dom Bess took three more South African wickets, and grabbed his first test five wicket haul, to increase England's stranglehold

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.

Prince Harry, Meghan name their newborn son Archie

Prince Harry, Meghan name their newborn son Archie

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'It's only been two and a half days, three days, but we're just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy'

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

All the latest news from the summer transfer window...

How Ajay Banga Can Change The World Bank

How Ajay Banga Can Change The World Bank

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The World Bank must become Archimedes's lever to help change the world into a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable planet in the 21st century. The change in leadership now provides that opportunity, observes Ajay Chhibber.

Kerala court's yet another order in sexual harassment case kicks up a row

Kerala court's yet another order in sexual harassment case kicks up a row

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Criticism against the August 12 order continued to pour in from the state and various parts of the country with National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma and senior Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo member Brinda Karat strongly condemning the sessions court judge's observation.

'Resiliet' Cook believes his batting has evolved

'Resiliet' Cook believes his batting has evolved

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

England captain Alistair Cook is convinced he has improved as a batsman despite failing to score a Test century since 2013.

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' sentenced for 66 months

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' sentenced for 66 months

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Sandeep Kaur had pleaded guilty to four counts of bank robberies earlier this year. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.

Kharge's son, Lingayat leader part of Siddaramaiah's govt

Kharge's son, Lingayat leader part of Siddaramaiah's govt

Rediff.com20 May 2023

According to sources in the Congress, eight legislators are likely to be sworn in as ministers along with them.

England boss Allardyce convinced the time is right for him

England boss Allardyce convinced the time is right for him

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

New England manager Sam Allardyce believes it is just the right time in his career for him to be taking on what some have called the impossible job.

Stalin makes Karunanidhi's dream come true

Stalin makes Karunanidhi's dream come true

Rediff.com7 May 2021

"Stalin is the future of the party," said late Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam patriarch M Karunanidhi about six years ago at a party meet when his son was party treasurer.

Study in UK: Top 10 universities for job prospects

Study in UK: Top 10 universities for job prospects

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The UK University League Tables and Rankings 2016 ranks the best institutes for graduate prospects.

Obama, Trump, Theresa May not on Prince Harry's wedding guest list

Obama, Trump, Theresa May not on Prince Harry's wedding guest list

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Instead, 1,200 members of the public who are perceived by the couple to have made an impact within their community have been invited alongside guests with a close relationship to the couple.

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' pleads guilty to bank robberies

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' pleads guilty to bank robberies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Sandeep Kaur could face up to 20 years for each robbery.

Ex-MP withdraws offensive remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Ex-MP withdraws offensive remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

After coming under fire for his sexually-coloured remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, former member of Parliament Joyce George on Tuesday withdrew his comments and expressed regret publicly, even as the national party demanded his arrest while the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist distanced itself from the slur.

PHOTOS: Khawaja leads fightback but South Africa strike late on Day 3

PHOTOS: Khawaja leads fightback but South Africa strike late on Day 3

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Usman Khawaja scored 75 runs to lead an Australia fightback on the third day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park, but succumbed just before close of play after seeing the tourists cancel out a first innings deficit.

The Royal Wedding: What we know so far

The Royal Wedding: What we know so far

Rediff.com17 May 2018

All the details from the biggest wedding of the year.

Trump visits church that was set on fire by protesters

Trump visits church that was set on fire by protesters

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

St John's church was set ablaze on Sunday night as protesters demanded justice for the killing of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis last week by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

Mayank and Missus enjoy Brighton Beach

Mayank and Missus enjoy Brighton Beach

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Aashita Sood and Mayank Agarwal are enjoying their 20-day break ahead of the Test series against England.

India's schedule at Asian Games, Day 1

India's schedule at Asian Games, Day 1

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

India's schedule on Day 1 of competition at the Asian Games in Incheon.

England unsure over Archer, Wood availability

England unsure over Archer, Wood availability

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

England captain Joe Root says fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood must still prove their fitness to be included in the side to play South Africa in the third Test at St George's Park that starts on Thursday.

Bengaluru FC scripts history, 1st Indian club to enter AFC Cup final

Bengaluru FC scripts history, 1st Indian club to enter AFC Cup final

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

India captain Sunil Chhetri led Bengaluru FC to a historic AFC Cup final by scripting an inspiring 3-1 win over defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim with his stunning double strike in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Bengaluru made it to the final by virtue of superior aggregate goal difference of 4-2. The first leg in Malaysia ended in a 1-1 draw. It is a historic day for Indian football as no club from the country has ever made it to the summit clash of the prestigious second-tier continental tournament.

US Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as 1st black Pentagon chief

US Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as 1st black Pentagon chief

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

A day earlier, the House of Representatives voted 326-78 to pass a waiver exempting Austin from the seven-year 'cooling off period' for retired generals taking over as defence secretary. The senate approved the waiver by 69-27 votes.

SA recall de Villiers, Steyn with an eye on India series

SA recall de Villiers, Steyn with an eye on India series

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn make their long-awaited return to the South Africa Test squad for the day-night four-day Test match against Zimbabwe to be played at St. George's Park, Port Elizabeth, from December 26 to 29.

Sri Lanka seamers keep second Test versus South Africa in the balance

Sri Lanka seamers keep second Test versus South Africa in the balance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Eighteen wickets fell on the second day, the most at this ground since 1914

Charles to be proclaimed king on Saturday

Charles to be proclaimed king on Saturday

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III acceded to the throne immediately following the death of Elizabeth II on Thursday, and described losing his mother as "a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family".

Britain's Prince Harry to marry Meghan in Windsor Castle next May

Britain's Prince Harry to marry Meghan in Windsor Castle next May

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The Royal Family will pay for the wedding, including the service, music, flowers and the reception.

Lakmal's four wickets leads SL's fightback vs SA

Lakmal's four wickets leads SL's fightback vs SA

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

JP Duminy and Stephen Cook scored half centuries but four wickets for Suranga Lakmal and two for Rangana Herath restricted South Africa to 267 for six on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday. Duminy made 63 and Cook 59 as South Africa threatened to dominate on a dry track at St George's Park but wickets at key moments kept Sri Lanka firmly in the game.

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

A week on: At Amma's samadhi

A week on: At Amma's samadhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar visits the latest pilgrimage site in Chennai: J Jayalalitha's final resting place.

HPCA rules out coronavirus threat to 1st ODI vs South Africa

HPCA rules out coronavirus threat to 1st ODI vs South Africa

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) general manager Col HS Manhas said all precautions are being taken by the medical teams amid the coronavirus scare.

Australia's Lehmann pleased to be 'bowled out'

Australia's Lehmann pleased to be 'bowled out'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Australia's dramatic collapse against South Africa at the weekend has drawn inevitable comparisons with their previous Test defeat but vanquished coach Darren Lehmann says the two losses were vastly different.

Kohinoor to be displayed as 'symbol of conquest' in London

Kohinoor to be displayed as 'symbol of conquest' in London

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The controversial colonial-era Kohinoor diamond claimed by India is to be cast as a symbol of conquest as part of a new display of Britain's Crown Jewels at the Tower of London set to open to the public in May.

How Queen of tennis Serena prepared for royal wedding

How Queen of tennis Serena prepared for royal wedding

Rediff.com19 May 2018

American tennis star Serena Williams rose early on Saturday to get ready for her friend Meghan Markle's wedding to Britain's Prince Harry with a gold face treatment mask and personal make-up artist.

Port Elizabeth ODI: Pakistan seal first series win in South Africa

Port Elizabeth ODI: Pakistan seal first series win in South Africa

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Pakistan won a bilateral one-day international series against South Africa for the first time when they claimed a one-run victory in a thrilling finale in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday.

King Charles III: The monarch who has a great love for India

King Charles III: The monarch who has a great love for India

Rediff.com6 May 2023

He last visited India in November 2019 and also celebrated his 71st birthday with schoolchildren in Mumbai and earlier this week he told British Indian peer Lord Karan Bilimoria at a pre-Coronation reception that he looks forward to making a State Visit to India soon.

When Wood bowled with bad knee at World Cup

When Wood bowled with bad knee at World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'It was absolutely a risk worth taking. I wouldn't swap it for anything. To be a World Cup winner, I'd take that any day of the week. Even if I didn't play another game of Test cricket I've got that to look back on with great memories, the pinnacle of my career'