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Adani reveals plans for NDTV: Want global news brand, invite Prannoy Roy to stay on

Adani reveals plans for NDTV: Want global news brand, invite Prannoy Roy to stay on

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

"Independence means if government has done something wrong, you say it's wrong. But at the same time, you should have courage when the government is doing the right thing every day. You have to also say that," he Gautam Adani was quoted as saying by FT.

Coach Flick's masterstroke gets Germany back on track

Coach Flick's masterstroke gets Germany back on track

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

From the 70th minute when striker Niclas Fuellkrug was thrown into the battle, Germany simply looked more German.

India's unabated tryst with Russian crude oil is slowly coming to an end

India's unabated tryst with Russian crude oil is slowly coming to an end

Rediff.com2 May 2023

India's unabated tryst with Russian crude oil is slowly coming to an end. The time has come for Indian refiners to navigate, creatively, the choppy waters of the post-honeymoon period, and for Indian policymakers to take cognisance of the broader impact on India from the spillover of the Russian crisis - after Washington's warning to transgressors last week. Shipments from Russia to India have averaged over 1.8 million barrels a day since February, according to data from Paris-based market analytics firm Kpler. But much of the crude shipped to India was non-sanctioned because it traded below a price cap set by the US led G-7 nations in December.

Why German exit is not as shocking as it looks

Why German exit is not as shocking as it looks

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Germany came to Qatar with a leaky defence that had not kept a clean sheet in a competitive game

INS Viraat sets sail for the last time

INS Viraat sets sail for the last time

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

India's majestic aircraft carrier INS Viraat, which is slated to be decommissioned later this year, set sail for the last time from Mumbai for Kochi on Saturday.

Football friendly: UAE hit India for a six

Football friendly: UAE hit India for a six

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

India suffered an embarrassing 0-6 rout at the hands of formidable United Arab Emirates -- their heaviest defeat against the Gulf side -- in the second international football friendly in Dubai on Monday.

Viraat sets sail for the last time, to be dismantled, sold as scrap

Viraat sets sail for the last time, to be dismantled, sold as scrap

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

For Navy veterans who watched the huge vessel being towed away by a tug boat, it was an emotional moment as they stood near the Gateway of India, waving at the once 'floating town', aboard which they spent the best years of their career.

Katrina visits her HAPPY PLACE!

Katrina visits her HAPPY PLACE!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Deepika goes orange... Shraddha likes her coffee... Manushi flies away...

England's Morgan uncertain about playing ODI World Cup

England's Morgan uncertain about playing ODI World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

'I am not sure about another two (tournaments). Obviously, results determine how well you do and how often you are kept on. But certainly, my hunger and determination are as strong as ever.'

IPL will help England's World Cup charge: Mills

IPL will help England's World Cup charge: Mills

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

'I'm sure we'll come out of that with a bunch of information and ... we'll be well-prepped and well-versed by the time we get together. I'm sure we'll be full of confidence and back ourselves to beat any team.'

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.' 'He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.'

Shami is Moody's pick to lead Indian attack against Pakistan

Shami is Moody's pick to lead Indian attack against Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The veteran coach also said both teams would have to be tactfully aware of playing at the MCG.

FIFA Rankings: India slip to 172; Belgium on top for first time

FIFA Rankings: India slip to 172; Belgium on top for first time

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Indian football team's downward spiral in the FIFA rankings continued as it slipped five places to 172nd in the latest chart, on Thursday.

Aus favourites, but T20 WC is anyone's for the taking

Aus favourites, but T20 WC is anyone's for the taking

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Purists may hope for a better balance between bat and ball compared to previous slugfests, and the big grounds and long boundaries may offer some relief for bowlers while putting a premium on fielding.

India to receive record remittances but experts worry CAD will still widen

India to receive record remittances but experts worry CAD will still widen

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Of $90 billion remittances that India is expected to receive in 2022, only $27.4 billion has come in the first half of the year.

DRS to make debut in T20 World Cup

DRS to make debut in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The Decision Review System (DRS) will make its debut in the men's T20 World Cup to be held in Oman and UAE starting this month, after the ICC approved its usage in the tournament.

Nethra Kumanan first Indian woman sailor to qualify for Olympics

Nethra Kumanan first Indian woman sailor to qualify for Olympics

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Nethra Kumanan became the first Indian woman sailor to qualify for the Olympics after making sure of a top-place finish in the laser radial event of the Asian Qualifiers, in Oman, on Wednesday.

The T20 World Cup Schedule

The T20 World Cup Schedule

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

No sooner has the IPL ended, comes another big cricketing extravaganza as the T20 World Cup kicks off in the UAE from Sunday

Over-dependence on Chhetri hurting India

Over-dependence on Chhetri hurting India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'It's about experience. My players were fit, in fact fitter than Oman, but they were more experienced.' Coach Stimac rues India's one-man attack after Oman agony

After politics, it's cricket time for Pakistan

After politics, it's cricket time for Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Their arrival itself was mired in drama and a mercurial Pakistan would look to bring the focus back on their cricket when they take on an enigmatic Bangladesh.

Rupinder Pal Singh named captain for Asia Cup

Rupinder Pal Singh named captain for Asia Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Senior players like Manpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh will give the tournament a miss.

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The proposed India-Israel trade pact should be beneficial to both nations and until New Delhi gets a good deal, it would not do an agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. India and Israel are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) since May 2010. "With Israel, until we get a good deal, we will not do an FTA. It has to be reciprocally beneficial," the minister said in San Francisco on Tuesday while interacting with the Indian community.

Finch backs Warner to open in T20 WC despite IPL woes

Finch backs Warner to open in T20 WC despite IPL woes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Australia's limited-overs' captain Aaron Finch is confident his opening partner at the T20 World Cup, in Oman and the UAE from October 17, will do well despite being dropped by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL this year.

T20 World Cup: How fast bowlers can ace 'tired' UAE pitches

T20 World Cup: How fast bowlers can ace 'tired' UAE pitches

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Fast bowlers will need a varied skillset to conquer the "tired" pitches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Australia's Pat Cummins said ahead of their Twenty20 World Cup opener against South Africa on Saturday.

T20 WC: Why Bhuvi, spinners will hold key for India

T20 WC: Why Bhuvi, spinners will hold key for India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

'India fans can't wait for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 to start for this reason. We have the players, we have the momentum -- we just need to go out there and execute now.'

Captains' Day lights up the start of T20 World Cup

Captains' Day lights up the start of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The 16 skippers made history, coming together in Melbourne for the first time at a T20 World Cup.

South Africa pick three spinners but no Malan for T20 World Cup

South Africa pick three spinners but no Malan for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

South Africa have named three front-line spinners in their squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman but left out opening batsman Janneman Malan.

Sunil Chhetri tests positive for COVID-19

Sunil Chhetri tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'I feel fine as I continue my recovery from the virus and should be back on a football pitch soon'

How sailor Nethra charted her journey to Olympics

How sailor Nethra charted her journey to Olympics

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'I've been working hard for this for the past 18 months and away from home for a long time...and it is good to know that it all paid off and the event is done and we've got what we came for'

'No matter the wicket, Kohli will always step up and perform'

'No matter the wicket, Kohli will always step up and perform'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Khan picked Williamson for the sense of "calm" he brings to the side and admitted that there is no good time to bowl to de Villiers.

Kohli decision made keeping in mind future roadmap: Ganguly

Kohli decision made keeping in mind future roadmap: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly on Thursday lavished praise on Virat Kohli after the India skipper decided to step down as T20I captain post the 2021 World Cup.

Asia Cup: Sub-continental giants resume rivalry

Asia Cup: Sub-continental giants resume rivalry

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh can beat each other on their day

2022 ICC T20 World Cup venues revealed, final at MCG

2022 ICC T20 World Cup venues revealed, final at MCG

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Among the countries that have directly qualified for the Super 12 are defending champions Australia and runner-up New Zealand.

England's Archer to miss T20 World Cup, Ashes due to injury

England's Archer to miss T20 World Cup, Ashes due to injury

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

England's Jofra Archer will miss this year's Twenty20 World Cup and the Ashes series against Australia after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday the fast bowler suffered a recurrence of a stress fracture in his right elbow.

Vaughan lauds Kohli for making an 'unselfish decision'

Vaughan lauds Kohli for making an 'unselfish decision'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Thursday termed Virat Kohli's decision to leave T20I captaincy after the 2021 T20 World Cup as an "unselfish" one.

Why England's Woakes opted out of IPL

Why England's Woakes opted out of IPL

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

England pacer Chris Woakes says it would have been extremely hard to play in three back-to-back tournaments so he chose the T20 World Cup and the Ashes series over the Indian Premier League.

West Indies recall Rampaul to T20 World Cup squad

West Indies recall Rampaul to T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Rampaul, a member of the 2012 World Cup winning squad, played his last T20 match against Sri Lanka in 2015 and returns to bolster a solid looking lineup that will look to deliver an unprecedented third title for a single team.

Coach Dravid seeks right recipe for global success

Coach Dravid seeks right recipe for global success

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Success in ICC events has eluded India in recent years and the team failed to reach the semi-finals of the recently-concluded T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

To allay China, US says it challenged India's 'excessive maritime claims' multiple times

To allay China, US says it challenged India's 'excessive maritime claims' multiple times

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Dismissing allegations that it is singling out China in maritime disputes, the United States has said in the last one year it has challenged the maritime territorial claims of 18 countries, including some of friendly nations like India and Brazil.

Former players back Rohit to replace Kohli as India's T20 captain

Former players back Rohit to replace Kohli as India's T20 captain

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Opener Rohit Sharma has demonstrated his leadership qualities in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is an obvious choice to succeed Virat Kohli as India's Twenty20 captain, according to several former players.