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Readers recommend colleges in Rajasthan

Readers recommend colleges in Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

We invited readers to share their college recommendations to the Class of 2010 -- the colleges with the best teachers, facilities, study programmes. Here we present the responses we recieved for colleges in Rajasthan.

How Kohli is rewriting the rules of captaincy

How Kohli is rewriting the rules of captaincy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'He is that daredevil taking the bike round and round in the 'Well of Death', and we -- those following and witnessing Indian cricket -- are all just along for the ride,' says Chetan Narula.

Pujara in talks over Derbyshire return

Pujara in talks over Derbyshire return

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Impressed with Cheteshwar Pujara's performance, English county side Derbyshire is in talks with the batsman to sign him for next year as well but his IPL commitments and a tour of Bangladesh could prove to be the 'stumbling block'.

PIX: Australia close to retaining Ashes after England crash for 67

PIX: Australia close to retaining Ashes after England crash for 67

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Australia closed in on a victory that will see them retain the Ashes after ending an incredible second day of the third Test with a lead of 283 runs, having bowled out England for an embarrassing 67 in their first innings.

Decoding the failure of Indian batsmen

Decoding the failure of Indian batsmen

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Indian batsmen's troubles mental, not technical, says Kohli

I'm not going to retire in two or three years: Guardiola

I'm not going to retire in two or three years: Guardiola

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has clarified comments that suggested he was making plans for an early retirement, with the Spaniard insisting he was not ready to quit management.

Mushfiqur ton in vain as West Indies win by 10 wickets

Mushfiqur ton in vain as West Indies win by 10 wickets

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

West Indies wrapped up a 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh before lunch on the fifth and final day of the first Test in St Vincent on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Defiant Kohli keeps India afloat on Day 3

PHOTOS: Defiant Kohli keeps India afloat on Day 3

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli battled hard in difficult circumstances, scoring 43 not out to guide India to 110 for five in 36 overs. The visitors need another 84 runs for victory with two day's play still left in the match.

Manchester United top world football money list

Manchester United top world football money list

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Barcelona were third on 648.3 million euros.

The similarities between Kohli and Imran Khan

The similarities between Kohli and Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Former Pakistan leggie Abdul Qadir, reacting to Indian head coach Ravi Shastri's comparing Kohli to cult cricketing figures like Sir Vivian Richards and the iconic former Pakistan captain, lists traits that are similar to both

Maradona recovering well following gastric bypass surgery

Maradona recovering well following gastric bypass surgery

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona underwent a gastric bypass in the western Venezuelan city of Maracaibo over the weekend and is recovering well, doctors said on Sunday.

IITs see surge in placements

IITs see surge in placements

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

The process will start in December, but response from companies is very good.

Without doubt, Virat deserves the tag of great: Gatting

Without doubt, Virat deserves the tag of great: Gatting

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Former England captain Mike Gatting fell short of labelling India's Virat Kohli the greatest batsman of his generation for consistency across formats, on Thursday.

Duck tales: Kasargod U-19 girls all bowled out without scoring

Duck tales: Kasargod U-19 girls all bowled out without scoring

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Interestingly, all 10 batters were dismissed in a similar fashion as they were all bowled with Wayanad's VJ Joshitha picking up a hat-trick.

'China targets US with malicious cyber activities'

'China targets US with malicious cyber activities'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Claiming that China is the origin of malicious cyber activities targeting the US, a noted American security expert on Thursay said the government should vigorously monitor and defend its computer and critical infrastructure networks.

Australia's Faulkner charged with drink-driving

Australia's Faulkner charged with drink-driving

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Australia all-rounder James Faulkner has been charged with drink-driving by Greater Manchester Police, Cricket Australia said on Friday.

Feels like Christmas: Smith on 'dream comeback'

Feels like Christmas: Smith on 'dream comeback'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

'He knows exactly what he's trying to do, exactly what the opposition are trying to do and he analyses every ball -- it's like a computer, he spits out the answer'

51 injured in clashes at Rajouri university

51 injured in clashes at Rajouri university

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Fifty-one people, including 46 students and five policemen, were injured in clashes between the police and university student in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police officials said.

I didn't know if I was going to play cricket again: Smith

I didn't know if I was going to play cricket again: Smith

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

With the world watching, Steve Smith crafted a sublime 144 to help Australia recover from 122 for eight to 284 all out of Day 1 of the first Ashes Test.

Buzz: Umpire Dar set to break record

Buzz: Umpire Dar set to break record

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar, who started his international career in 2000, will stand in a record 129th Test match when Australia take on New Zealand in the first Test in Perth on Thursday.

Cisse faces long ban after accepting FA spit charge

Cisse faces long ban after accepting FA spit charge

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse will face a severe punishment after accepting an FA charge of spitting at Manchester United defender Jonny Evans in Wednesday's Premier League match.

England favourites to win World Cup: Gavaskar

England favourites to win World Cup: Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'But, of course, in cricket anything can happen. While England start the favourites, there are other teams which are also playing some good cricket'

PIX: Ireland skittled for 38 as England shatter dream

PIX: Ireland skittled for 38 as England shatter dream

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Ireland's dream of pulling off one of the biggest shocks in the history of Test cricket by beating England at Lord's were shattered as they collapsed to 38 all out to lose by 143 runs.

Was India-England 2014 Old Trafford Test fixed?

Was India-England 2014 Old Trafford Test fixed?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Former team manager Sunil Dev makes stunning claims.

Ashes PHOTOS: Rogers hits 95 but England eye first innings lead

Ashes PHOTOS: Rogers hits 95 but England eye first innings lead

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Chris Rogers fell for 95, failing to turn a half-century into a hundred for the seventh Test innings in a row as Australia ended the second day of the first Test on 264 for five, 166 behind England on Thursday.

'Final session of the day will be crucial against India'

'Final session of the day will be crucial against India'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

South Africa pacer Morne Morkel feels that the post-tea sessions will hold the key with the Proteas bowlers looking to inflict maximum damage on the Indian batsmen late in the day.

Euro: Wales thump Russia to top group, enter last sixteen

Euro: Wales thump Russia to top group, enter last sixteen

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Wales outplayed Russia 3-0, scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes, as they moved into the round of 16 at Euro 2016 by winning Group B on Monday.

Here's what India must do to win overseas series

Here's what India must do to win overseas series

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

India have quality batsmen and bowlers in the team but need to be mentally stronger to win a Test series abroad, Australian great Adam Gilchrist seemed to suggest on Sunday.

'It's not just Cristiano Ronaldo playing Iran'

'It's not just Cristiano Ronaldo playing Iran'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Portugal coach Fernando Santos dismissed the suggestion that his team relies too much on Cristiano Ronaldo.

Skateboarding: Sky has no limits, British prodigy eyes Tokyo

Skateboarding: Sky has no limits, British prodigy eyes Tokyo

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Brown is transforming ideas about what the next generation is capable of

Australia's Bird returning home due to back injury

Australia's Bird returning home due to back injury

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Australia fast bowler Jackson Bird is returning home for treatment on a lower back injury, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.

UEFA Best Player award: Vote

UEFA Best Player award: Vote

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Real Madrid duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale are in the running with Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann for the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.

WC in mind, Bumrah may be used sparingly. Do you agree?

WC in mind, Bumrah may be used sparingly. Do you agree?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Jasprit Bumrah's form and fitness will be one of India's primary concern during the World Cup in England and the Gujarat pacer may get some well deserved rest for a few games during the twin ODI series against Australia and New Zealand.

Aus PM warns Indians against retaliatory attacks

Aus PM warns Indians against retaliatory attacks

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesday warned Indian students against 'vigilante action'. Promising 'hardline measures' against racial attacks, Rudd said, "It's unacceptable for anyone to commit an act of violence against any student of any ethnicity anywhere in Australia.""I fully support hardline measures in response to any act of violence towards any student anywhere - Indian or otherwise," he said.

After lighting up Tests, Labuschagne ready to make mark in ODIs

After lighting up Tests, Labuschagne ready to make mark in ODIs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Mark Waugh reckons the 25-year-old will succeed at the No 4 spot against Indian spinners.

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

Stokes set to play cricket in New Zealand with an eye on Ashes

Stokes set to play cricket in New Zealand with an eye on Ashes

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes has left England on a trip to visit family in New Zealand and will not be joining the Ashes squad, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.

India's SG working on wax polish to shine cricket balls post COVID-19

India's SG working on wax polish to shine cricket balls post COVID-19

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'There could be a law where you can say from the 15th over or the 20th over, you can give the wax polish to the bowlers.'

Double injury blow for England; Du Plessis warns team

Double injury blow for England; Du Plessis warns team

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

England faced a double injury blow ahead of the second Test against South Africa as Rory Burns and Jofra Archer were declared doubtful for Friday's start at Newlands. South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has warned his team against complacency as they take a 1-0 series lead into the second Test against England, from whom he expects a backlash at Newlands.

EPL: Johnson, Cissokho fit for Liverpool's visit to Newcastle

EPL: Johnson, Cissokho fit for Liverpool's visit to Newcastle

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Liverpool will take their strongest squad of the season to Newcastle United on Saturday, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Thursday.