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Washington enjoys challenges of bowling in Powerplay overs

Washington enjoys challenges of bowling in Powerplay overs

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'I have to admit that I am very fortunate I have got this skill. It's more of reading the batsman's mind, especially in the powerplays because every six balls, they will be looking to hit you out. So it's important to read the mind.'

Iran warns Israel of possible action, says regime crossed red lines

Iran warns Israel of possible action, says regime crossed red lines

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Mentioning the recent attacks on US forces in Syria and Iraq, he added, "The US sent messages to the Axis of Resistance but received a clear response on the battlefield."

Hamas releases two more elderly hostages from captivity in Gaza

Hamas releases two more elderly hostages from captivity in Gaza

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Both the freed hostages were on medication that they may not have received during their two weeks of captivity.

PGA Tour & LIV announcement leaves the world of golf stunned!

PGA Tour & LIV announcement leaves the world of golf stunned!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The world of golf was left stunned as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV circuit, who have been involved in a bitter fight, announced a shock agreement!

Johnny Depp Can't Remember His Movies

Johnny Depp Can't Remember His Movies

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'I'm so pathetic when it comes to knowing what movies I've done. I'm sorry. I just, I don't watch them.'

US, China aircraft carriers in rare showdown in Taiwan Strait

US, China aircraft carriers in rare showdown in Taiwan Strait

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

China and the US flexed their naval might by deploying aircraft carriers in a rare showdown in the Taiwan Strait, the narrow channel that separates the Chinese mainland from Taiwan, as Beijing fumed over US House Speaker's meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in Washington.

Trump says would not mind releasing details of his conversations with Putin

Trump says would not mind releasing details of his conversations with Putin

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Post reported that Trump has gone to "extraordinary lengths" to conceal details of his conversations with Putin, including on at least one occasion taking possession of the notes of his own interpreter and instructing the linguist not to discuss what had transpired with other administration officials.

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

His five-year rule saw the Babri Masjid demolition, the rise of the saffron forces and also the country being placed firmly on a new economic path, away from the Nehru years of public sector socialism.

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fourth Test against England?

Taliban tighten grip on Panjshir with killings, blockade: Report

Taliban tighten grip on Panjshir with killings, blockade: Report

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Taliban have imposed a blockade in Afghanistan's Panjshir province, denying residents food and carrying out some extrajudicial killings, The Washington Post reported.

China-US ties at crucial crossroads: Beijing post Xi-Biden meet

China-US ties at crucial crossroads: Beijing post Xi-Biden meet

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

During a daily briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lijian Zhao said Beijing hopes Washington, DC will work with China to implement the spirit of the two heads of state's virtual meeting through concrete actions to bring bilateral relations back onto the track of sound and steady development.

This is how a country vaccinates!

This is how a country vaccinates!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Israel and Bhutan, however small, illustrate what governments can do, and the mountains they can move, if they really care for their citizens.

When Gorbachev Met Reagan, Bush

When Gorbachev Met Reagan, Bush

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Reagan, who denounced the then USSR as the 'evil empire', was won over by the charm of the Soviet Union's final leader, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev.

Leave Afghanistan by Aug 31: Taliban's ultimatum to US

Leave Afghanistan by Aug 31: Taliban's ultimatum to US

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Taliban also blamed the US for encouraging the Afghan elite to leave the country, Tolo News reported.

PIX: Rohit dazzles as India eke out thrilling win over Afghanistan

PIX: Rohit dazzles as India eke out thrilling win over Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Images from India's 3rd T20 International against Afghanistan at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Sinead O'Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter, became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music.

NYT, Twitter, Huff Post websites hacked by pro-Syria group

NYT, Twitter, Huff Post websites hacked by pro-Syria group

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The websites of the New York Times, the Huffington Post and Twitter were hacked by a group known as the Syrian Electronic Army which posted messages supporting the embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Trump not worth impeaching, says US Speaker Pelosi

Trump not worth impeaching, says US Speaker Pelosi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Pelosi told The Washington Post, "Impeachment is so divisive to the country that unless there's something so compelling and overwhelming and bipartisan, I don't think we should go down that path, because it divides the country. And he's just not worth it."

1st T20I Vs Ireland: Pick Your Team

1st T20I Vs Ireland: Pick Your Team

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first T20 International against Ireland on Friday?

US believes Kabul could fall to Taliban in 1-3 months

US believes Kabul could fall to Taliban in 1-3 months

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

"Everything is moving in the wrong direction," a source familiar with the new intelligence assessment told the paper.

Rinku vs Rajat: Who will get the coveted ODI cap?

Rinku vs Rajat: Who will get the coveted ODI cap?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Patidar or Rinku set for debut; India look to seal series

Duleep Trophy: Pujara, Shaw, Sarfaraz, SKY in focus

Duleep Trophy: Pujara, Shaw, Sarfaraz, SKY in focus

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

West Zone will boast of a power-packed batting line-up in Cheteshwar Pujara, Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav and Sarfaraz Khan for the Duleep Trophy semi-final against Central Zone.

Why BK-16 Must Not Be Forgotten

Why BK-16 Must Not Be Forgotten

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Bhima Koregaon represents what the government can do in India against well meaning people who speak up against atrocities, who stand up for the weak and the dispossessed and for this reason alone as seen as enemies of the State and kept in prison for as long as the government can manage. So long as the rest of us do not speak up against this misbehaviour by the State, so long as we forget about those who have been made its victims, this behaviour will continue, asserts Aakar Patel.

Biden, Modi likely to take forward GE jet engine deal

Biden, Modi likely to take forward GE jet engine deal

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

United States President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to make meaningful advancements on the GE jet engine deal and civil nuclear technology during their bilateral talks, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan was cited in a Reuters report.

Will India Serve Up Kul-Cha In 1st ODI?

Will India Serve Up Kul-Cha In 1st ODI?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for Sunday's first ODI against South Africa?

CSK coach Fleming hails 'absolute craftsman' Dhoni

CSK coach Fleming hails 'absolute craftsman' Dhoni

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming allayed concerns around captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's injury, but said all-rounder Ben Stokes will continue to remain on the sidelines for another week.

Khalistan Protesters Attack PTI Journalist

Khalistan Protesters Attack PTI Journalist

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

A PTI journalist was verbally intimidated and physically assaulted by Khalistan supporters protesting outside the Indian embassy in Washington, DC, drawing a strong reaction from the Indian mission which said such activities underscore the violent and anti-social tendencies of these separatists.

India rising power, want good ties, but...: Trudeau

India rising power, want good ties, but...: Trudeau

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canada is 'very serious' about building closer ties with India as it is a growing economic power and important geopolitical player, but wants New Delhi to work with Ottawa to ensure that they get the full facts about the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Trump is unfit to be president': American dailies slam Republican nominee

'Trump is unfit to be president': American dailies slam Republican nominee

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump should not be elected as the next United States president as he is "unfit" for the post and makes "crude generalisations" about nations and religions, Washington Post and New York Times said in their editorials.

Gyaan From Legends Lara, Murali, Steyn

Gyaan From Legends Lara, Murali, Steyn

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

'LEGENDARY! Fast-bowling legend. Spin-bowling legend. Batting legend. Just legends imparting their wisdom'.

Will India Include Ashwin For First ODI?

Will India Include Ashwin For First ODI?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first ODI against Australia on Friday?

Democrats keep control of US Senate after crucial midterm polls

Democrats keep control of US Senate after crucial midterm polls

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The ruling Democratic Party will retain majority control of the United States Senate as two of its candidates are projected to win their pivotal races against Republican rivals, in a major boost to President Joe Biden in the second half of his term, both for his legislative agenda and his ability to appoint judges and other key officials.

Confident India target T20 series win vs Ireland

Confident India target T20 series win vs Ireland

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

India will hope for better weather and a chance for the team's young batters to show their mettle in Sunday's second T20 International against Ireland in Dublin.

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui among 4 Indians honoured with Pulitzer Prize

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui among 4 Indians honoured with Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The award-winning journalist was killed in July last while covering clashes between Afghan troops and the Taliban in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar city.

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Jaahnavi Kandula was killed in January after she was struck by a police vehicle driven by officer Kevin Dave.

Not familiar with BBC documentary on Modi: US

Not familiar with BBC documentary on Modi: US

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

"I'm not familiar with the documentary you're referring to, however, I am very familiar with the shared values that enact the United States and India as two thriving and vibrant democracies," US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday, responding to a media query on a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi which has sparked controversy since its release.

Trump Jr's business trip to India cost US taxpayers nearly $100K: Report

Trump Jr's business trip to India cost US taxpayers nearly $100K: Report

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

In February this year, Donald J Trump Jr, 40, had travelled to four Indian cities, New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Kolkata, to promote the high-rise luxurious condos being build by the Trump Organization, of which US president Donald Trump is the sole owner.

Blinken visits Beijing in a bid to ease tension with China

Blinken visits Beijing in a bid to ease tension with China

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

On a mission to cool soaring bilateral tensions, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday held extensive talks with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on a range of issues, including the Taiwan issue and the Ukraine war.

Dreams do come true as Gauff crowned America's tennis queen

Dreams do come true as Gauff crowned America's tennis queen

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The first teenager to play in a US Open final since Serena in 2001 there was symmetry to the moment as Gauff rallied to beat the second seeded Belarusian 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 and end a six-year barren stretch for American tennis fans, who were finally able to celebrate a homegrown champion.