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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.

Guv stages unprecedented walkout amid high drama at TN assembly

Guv stages unprecedented walkout amid high drama at TN assembly

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday staged an unprecedented walkout from the state assembly following a face-off with Chief Minister M K Stalin over the former's customary address to members of the house in its first session of the year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

India's equestrian team misses gold by a whisker

India's equestrian team misses gold by a whisker

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Winning the country's first ever bronze medal at the Tent Pegging World Cup in South Africa was a historic feat for the Indian riders, but instead of rejoicing the podium finish, the equestrians were struggling to hold their tears.

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.

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

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.

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.

PICS: Markram ton gives SA solid start before WI fight back

PICS: Markram ton gives SA solid start before WI fight back

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test played between South Africa and West Indies at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday.

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.

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.

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.

CM Jaya fulfils poll promises within minutes; orders free power, crop loan waiver

CM Jaya fulfils poll promises within minutes; orders free power, crop loan waiver

Rediff.com23 May 2016

She also ordered increase in gold allocation for women beneficiaries and reducing the working hours of state-run liquor outlets.

Christmas celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of subdued festivities

Christmas celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of subdued festivities

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

After two years of muted festivities due to COVID-19, crowds thronged churches across the country this Christmas on Sunday for special prayers as people celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ.

Mahi Way: Dhoni's style of keeping works for him

Mahi Way: Dhoni's style of keeping works for him

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Dhoni's style of wicketkeeping has never been purely classical but it has worked wonderfully well for him

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.

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.

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.

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'

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The king and his wife, Camilla, the queen consort, travelled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey -- a distance of 2.2-km -- at a stately pace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach bearing a gilded crown, which was commissioned for Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.

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.

Sasikala takes over as AIADMK chief; breaks down while addressing partymen

Sasikala takes over as AIADMK chief; breaks down while addressing partymen

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Sasikala, clad in a light green saree with a pink border, greeted supporters with folded hands. She rode to the party office in the car used by Jayalalithaa.

Cook's century powers South Africa to huge lead

Cook's century powers South Africa to huge lead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Opener Stephen Cook scored a career-high century to help South Africa build a massive 432-run lead over Sri Lanka despite rain delays on the third day of the first Test at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

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.

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Haven't they heard about the 'Tale of Two Brothers'? asks Suveen Sinha.

Commander dead in INS Kolkata mishap

Commander dead in INS Kolkata mishap

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

The Indian navy suffered yet another mishap on Friday with gas leakage in an under-construction warship in the Mazagaon Docks here, claiming the life of a Commander and hospitalisation of two dockyard employees.

Windies bank on Gayle storm to blow away rivals

Windies bank on Gayle storm to blow away rivals

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The veteran opener remains a dangerous batsman capable of single-handedly destroying any bowling attack with his trademark power-hitting which makes him one of the sought-after players in Twenty20 leagues across the cricketing world.

Warner to continue as Australia vice-captain

Warner to continue as Australia vice-captain

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

David Warner will continue as Australia vice-captain despite his involvement in a heated exchange in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead, an incident which has drawn condemnation and put his fiery personality back in the spotlight.

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.

Banned Smith, Warner ready for comeback

Banned Smith, Warner ready for comeback

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Banned Australian duo Steve Smith and David Warner will look to share their wealth of experience with budding cricketers when they make their highly anticipated return to club cricket in Sydney on Saturday.

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".

South Africa thrash Zimbabwe in inaugural four-day Test

South Africa thrash Zimbabwe in inaugural four-day Test

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Zimbabwe were bowled out twice on Wednesday as South Africa swept to an easy victory by an innings and 120 runs as the inaugural four-day Test finished inside two days at St George's Park.