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Australia remembers Hughes: Cricket felt irrelevant, says Smith

Australia remembers Hughes: Cricket felt irrelevant, says Smith

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Australia paid homage to late cricketer Philip Hughes, who died after being struck on his neck by a bouncer five years ago, with former captain Steve Smith saying that the game seemed irrelevant the day the tragedy took place.

'I saw a video of a Russian tank passing by my school'

'I saw a video of a Russian tank passing by my school'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'We couldn't believe that in the 21st century world, a European country can be bombed, can be invaded.'

'Deepika always has criticism for me'

'Deepika always has criticism for me'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'She gives me constructive criticism and makes my work even better.'

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of impeding humanitarian corridors

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of impeding humanitarian corridors

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya told the UN Security Council briefing on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine on Monday that "Ukraine deeply regrets that more than 2,000 citizens of India, China, Turkey, Pakistan and other countries suffer today along with Ukrainians from Russian aggression."

ISL: ATKMB avoid shock defeat against 10-man Hyderabad

ISL: ATKMB avoid shock defeat against 10-man Hyderabad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Hyderabad made a disastrous start to the game as Chinglensana Singh was sent off as early as the fifth minute.

'Hope I can be part of a futuristic fantasy'

'Hope I can be part of a futuristic fantasy'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'Dune deserves all the raves it has been getting.'

Cricket buzz: Silverwood named England head coach

Cricket buzz: Silverwood named England head coach

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

England bowling coach Chris Silverwood has been named the head coach of the men's team replacing Australia's Trevor Bayliss, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday.

Nine concussions suffered, but Pucovski is 'Test-match ready'

Nine concussions suffered, but Pucovski is 'Test-match ready'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

'I think he has enough confidence in what he is doing, that if he had that opportunity (to play Test cricket) he'd be able to go out and take on the Indian bowlers.'

China to build more bio labs amidst row over Wuhan lab

China to build more bio labs amidst row over Wuhan lab

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

China will carry out major scientific research to enhance its biosecurity science and technological capacity against future infectious diseases, state-run Global Times quoted Xiang as saying.

NZ set for day-night first class games; eyes pink ball home Test in 2018

NZ set for day-night first class games; eyes pink ball home Test in 2018

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

New Zealand Cricket appear to be pushing ahead with plans to trial day-night first class matches as they build towards hosting their inaugural pink ball home test against England in 2018.

Harris replaces Pucovski for fourth Test against India

Harris replaces Pucovski for fourth Test against India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Marcus Harris will be the only change to the 11, with opener David Warner cleared to play after struggling with his groin strain in Sydney.

'Indian kids are the most cyber-bullied'

'Indian kids are the most cyber-bullied'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

At 13, Anoushka Jolly has received funding for her app Kavach through which students like her can report incidents of bullying and harassment anonymously

Setback for ISRO: Launch of navigation satellite unsuccessful

Setback for ISRO: Launch of navigation satellite unsuccessful

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

A S Kiran Kumar, chief of ISRO, said the mission was unsuccessful because the satellite housed within the heat sink could not be injected.

Licensed-to-thrill Pant repays India's faith with dazzling ton

Licensed-to-thrill Pant repays India's faith with dazzling ton

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Rishabh Pant single-handedly put India in command on the second day of the fourth Test against England with his third century in Test cricket.

Gen Rawat advocated hot pursuit to deal with cross-border terrorism

Gen Rawat advocated hot pursuit to deal with cross-border terrorism

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

A quintessential military commander, Gen Bipin Rawat possessed an uncanny understanding of geopolitical upheavals, calibrated a tri-services military doctrine to make India face myriad security challenges, and is largely credited with bringing down militancy in the Northeast and Jammu and Kashmir.

How start-ups, IT cos helping staff tackle Covid blues

How start-ups, IT cos helping staff tackle Covid blues

Rediff.com20 May 2021

As the deadly second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, startups and technology firms are realising the burnout effect it is having on employees. Many have shortened their work weeks to four days, while others have made provisions for more time off for employees to help them rejuvenate or care for loved ones.

Question mark over Test fitness of Cummins

Question mark over Test fitness of Cummins

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

A recall for one-Test paceman Pat Cummins has been a long time coming but New South Wales captain Moises Henriques believes it still might be too soon for the bowler he considers a "freak of nature".

Attacking someone over religion pathetic: Kohli slams trolls

Attacking someone over religion pathetic: Kohli slams trolls

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday hit out at the 'bunch of spineless people', reacting strongly to the torrent of social media abuse that was aimed at his pacer Mohammed Shami over his religion.

Jyotiraditya Scindia's Biggest Challenge

Jyotiraditya Scindia's Biggest Challenge

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

A free and open aviation market, where the government keeps the interest of consumers higher than saving any airline.

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

He went on to lift the US Open title in 1994 and, after shaving his head on the advice of his then actress girlfriend Brooke Shields, the Australian Open crown in 1995 before adding an Olympic gold at Atlanta 1996.

EPS elected party leader in house over OPS's claim

EPS elected party leader in house over OPS's claim

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The meeting of the newly-elected MLAs to elect the legislature party leader, the second within three days, reportedly saw exchanges on who should lead the party in the House with one section pitching for Palaniswami and the other for coordinator O Panneerselvam.

Who is your favourite Avenger? VOTE!

Who is your favourite Avenger? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

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'I was loving it!' Will has his way in the baggy green

'I was loving it!' Will has his way in the baggy green

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Will Pucovski rode his luck, but his 62 was the best return for an Australian opener in the series so far and helped his side into a strong position at the end of Day 1 of the third Test against India at the SCG.

England look to crash Australia's pink ball party

England look to crash Australia's pink ball party

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

England face a rejuvenated Australian team who have turned day-night cricket into a competitive advantage, winning all eight of their Tests under lights dating back to the format's 2015 debut.

Most requests for account info came from India: Twitter

Most requests for account info came from India: Twitter

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

India also ranked second in terms of volume of legal demands for content removal, after Japan, Twitter said in a blog that provided an update to its transparency report.

Scoring 300 in any kind of cricket is great: Vengsarkar

Scoring 300 in any kind of cricket is great: Vengsarkar

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar heaps praise on young Mumbai batsman Sarfaraz Khan after his unbeaten triple hundred in the drawn Ranji Trophy game against Uttar Pradesh.

Williamson awarded Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Williamson awarded Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Stand-in White Ferns captain Amy Satterthwaite was named the women's ODI Player of the Year, after taking some time off to have a baby and returning to the fold to score 304 runs at 38, including a top score of 119 not-out against England in Dunedin.

Parliament's monsoon session concludes 8 days ahead of schedule

Parliament's monsoon session concludes 8 days ahead of schedule

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on Wednesday, bringing the Monsoon Session of Parliament to an end eight days ahead of schedule.

Australia likely to retain Burns as opener for India Tests

Australia likely to retain Burns as opener for India Tests

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Australia coach Justin Langer hinted on Wednesday that Joe Burns will continue as opening partner for David Warner in the Test series against India despite growing calls for Will Pucovski to replace him at the top of the order.

Twitter removes map showing J-K, Ladakh outside India

Twitter removes map showing J-K, Ladakh outside India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

#TwitterBan was trending on Twitter with almost 17,000 tweets.

F1 champion Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Sakhir GP

F1 champion Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Sakhir GP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the upcoming Sakhir Grand Prix.

Pele to celebrate 80th birthday in isolation

Pele to celebrate 80th birthday in isolation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Pele told his fans he was happy and healthy and pleased to be reaching the landmark with his lucid mental state.

Why Australia want to start India Test series in Brisbane...

Why Australia want to start India Test series in Brisbane...

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is hoping to get enough game time in red-ball cricket before the first Test against India later this year and has expressed a desire to see the series opener being played in Brisbane, where the hosts enjoy a good record.

IPL: Delhi Capitals, SRH last teams to arrive in UAE

IPL: Delhi Capitals, SRH last teams to arrive in UAE

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Delhi Capitals chief executive officer Dhiraj Malhotra and assistant coach Mohammad Kaif shared their thoughts, having met their players after a long time.

Yogi getting my telephones tapped: Akhilesh Yadav

Yogi getting my telephones tapped: Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of getting his telephones tapped and listening to the conversation every evening.

India's contingent checks in at Tokyo Games Village

India's contingent checks in at Tokyo Games Village

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Athletes and officials from eight disciplines of archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting landed in Tokyo

PHOTOS: South Africa vs India, 3rd Test, Day 3

PHOTOS: South Africa vs India, 3rd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape Town, on Thursday.

WC qualifiers: Gurpreet heroics in vain as 10-man India lose to Qatar

WC qualifiers: Gurpreet heroics in vain as 10-man India lose to Qatar

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

A winless India remained in fourth spot in the group with three points from six matches. India are already out of contention for a World Cup berth but they are still in the reckoning for the 2023 Asian Cup.

Is A Vaccine Booster Needed?

Is A Vaccine Booster Needed?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

'There is no emergency of a third wave that we are rushing for booster doses.'

Now, Warne turns gin distillery into hand sanitiser factory

Now, Warne turns gin distillery into hand sanitiser factory

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Cricket legend Shane Warne's distillery has started manufacturing hand sanitiser instead of gin to make up for the shortage of the alcohol-based solution and "save lives" from the clutches of the COVID-19 pandemic.