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Duckworth, co-creator of DLS method, dies aged 84

Duckworth, co-creator of DLS method, dies aged 84

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Frank Duckworth, the pioneering statistician who co-created the Duckworth Lewis method adopted in cricket to revise targets in limited overs games truncated due to rain, died last week.

Global cricket calendar 'confusing, chaotic' says WCA

Global cricket calendar 'confusing, chaotic' says WCA

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The scheduling model, which it said was "broken and unsustainable" and "confusing and chaotic" which was forcing players to choose between "representing their country and optimizing their careers."

PIX: Liverpool go 7 points clear; Man City's slump continues

PIX: Liverpool go 7 points clear; Man City's slump continues

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

A summary of Thursday's action in the Premier League.

De Zorzi, Bavuma shine as SA take control

De Zorzi, Bavuma shine as SA take control

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Bavuma scored 86 runs before falling leg before wicket to an away swinging full toss from Jayden Seales while opener Tony de Zorzi contributed 76.

New era dawns for Nadal sans Uncle Toni

New era dawns for Nadal sans Uncle Toni

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'It's a new era and will be like adapting to a different routine. Moya has come with new ideas and new methods of working that have worked well and we are excited'

Paris Olympics menu: More French, more local, less meat

Paris Olympics menu: More French, more local, less meat

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Lionel Plasmans, who owns the farm, said it was an honour to be providing potatoes to the Olympics.

Moms return: Kerber, Osaka, Wozniacki get Wimbledon wild cards

Moms return: Kerber, Osaka, Wozniacki get Wimbledon wild cards

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Angelique Kerber, Naomi Osaka and Caroline Wozniacki have been handed wild cards into the main draw of next month's Wimbledon

Political turmoil in France won't affect Paris Olympics: IOC

Political turmoil in France won't affect Paris Olympics: IOC

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Political upheaval in France won't affect preparations for the Olympic Summer Games, IOC president Thomas Bach said.

Historic! India win first-ever Chess Olympiad GOLD

Historic! India win first-ever Chess Olympiad GOLD

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh sealed a remarkable Chess Olympiad campaign with a decisive victory over GM Vladimir Fedoseev on Sunday in Hungary.

#RakshaBandhan: 'Let's Teach Our Sons To Be Better'

#RakshaBandhan: 'Let's Teach Our Sons To Be Better'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Bollywood celebrates it's favourite festival Raksha Bandhan with cute pictures and messages on social media.

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 organising committee president Tony Estanguet on Sunday said the person who will light the cauldron on Friday was not yet aware they had been selected.

Tony Blair's formula to counter extremism

Tony Blair's formula to counter extremism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

British politicians must listen harder to the 'calm voice of moderation and reason,' of the majority of the country's Muslims, he said.

Review: Hi I'm Tony is just another thriller film

Review: Hi I'm Tony is just another thriller film

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Hi I'm Tony tries to experiment, but it's just another thriller that depends on its actors, blood and gore.

Why Tony Curtis will never be forgotten

Why Tony Curtis will never be forgotten

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Tributes flow for 'fine actor' who passed away at age 85.

What Happens If Donald J Trump Wins?

What Happens If Donald J Trump Wins?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Showing total disregard for the US constitution, Trump has said that this could be the last election to be held in the country. A Trump presidency could lead to mass deportation of undocumented migrants and harsh family separation, warns Aseem Chhabra.

Now, read Toni Morrison in Marathi!

Now, read Toni Morrison in Marathi!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Asha Damle's Marathi translation of American Nobel laureate Toni Morrison's ground-breaking novel, Beloved.

Modiji Blesses Anant-Radhika

Modiji Blesses Anant-Radhika

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi on Saturday blessed the newly wed couple Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant after their wedding that was attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians.

Indian hotel hosts Tony Blair's party

Indian hotel hosts Tony Blair's party

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Celebrities who swear by Red Fort include Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai, British Chancellor Gordon Brown and soccer star David Beckham.

EPL PIX: Haaland strikes again! City top the table

EPL PIX: Haaland strikes again! City top the table

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

A round-up of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Tony Blair in Shekhar Kapur's next

Tony Blair in Shekhar Kapur's next

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

The 54-year-old stars in Global Cool, with actress Sienna Miller.

ODI Rankings: Rohit poised to dethrone Babar Azam

ODI Rankings: Rohit poised to dethrone Babar Azam

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma closes in on Babar Azam at the top of the ODI rankings for batters

I worried for Rafa during slump, says uncle Toni

I worried for Rafa during slump, says uncle Toni

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

He was all smiles on Sunday but there were times earlier this year when Rafael Nadal's uncle and coach Toni feared his nephew was struggling to recover from the darkest period of his career.

PIX: Leverkusen, PSG, Real Madrid crowned domestic champs

PIX: Leverkusen, PSG, Real Madrid crowned domestic champs

Rediff.com26 May 2024

A summary of the concluding day's action in the German Cup, French Cup and La Liga.

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The Apprentice is a keenly observed and entertaining biopic about the making of a man who is mostly responsible for all that has gone wrong with current American politics, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Tom Cruise pays tribute to Top Gun director Tony Scott

Tom Cruise pays tribute to Top Gun director Tony Scott

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Real Madrid seek LaLiga win in Mbappe's home debut

Real Madrid seek LaLiga win in Mbappe's home debut

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is looking for a big improvement from his side when they play their first home game of the LaLiga season, against Valladolid on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappe making his Santiago Bernabeu debut

Tony Blair explains why politicians have affairs

Tony Blair explains why politicians have affairs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

In a remarkably frank memoir, former Prime Minister Tony Blair explains the reasons why politicians in high positions often cross the line and have affairs with women. Blair explores the 'free-bird impulse to have affairs to spring you from that prison of self-control', and says, "Then there is the moment of encounter, so exciting, so naughty, so lacking in self-control." According to him, many women found politicians highly desirable.

Toni double fires Italy into semis

Toni double fires Italy into semis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

Luca Toni struck twice in the second half as Italy beat Ukraine 3-0 to set up a World Cup semi-final against Germany.

Athanaze misses ton but Windies draw first Test vs SA

Athanaze misses ton but Windies draw first Test vs SA

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Alick Athanaze fell agonisingly short of a maiden Test century but still did enough to help ensure a draw in the first Test against South Africa.

Olympic Flame Sails For France From Greece

Olympic Flame Sails For France From Greece

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The Belem, a three-masted sailing ship that carries the Olympic Flame from Greece to Marseille in France, crosses the Corinth Canal, following the handover ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics, in Corinth, Greece.

Tony Greig and controversy were never far apart

Tony Greig and controversy were never far apart

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Former England captain Tony Greig, one of the architects of cricket's World Series revolution in the 1970s, died at the age of 66 after suffering a heart attack at his Sydney home on Saturday.

London Olympics will help to revive sports legacy: Tony Blair

London Olympics will help to revive sports legacy: Tony Blair

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, on Wednesday, said Twenty20 cricket is a good advertisement for the game since more people are watching the sport with the advent of the slam-bang format.

Farah is first Indian to get Tony nomination

Farah is first Indian to get Tony nomination

Rediff.com10 May 2004

The choreographer is the first Indian to be nominated for America's most prestigious theatre award in its 58 year history.

Resting Tendulkar, Hussey is a disgrace: Tony Greig

Resting Tendulkar, Hussey is a disgrace: Tony Greig

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Former England captain Tony Greig has labelled the decision to rest Sachin Tendulkar and Mike Hussey during Sunday's cricket tri-series match between India and Australia as a "disgrace".

Tony Scott, who taught us how thrills work

Tony Scott, who taught us how thrills work

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Raja Sen pays tribute to the great director Tony Scott.

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

Sini Shetty May Not Have Been Crowned Miss World But...

Sini Shetty May Not Have Been Crowned Miss World But...

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Glimpses from the 71st edition of the Miss World pageant.

'Kamala-Trump Race Is Very Close'

'Kamala-Trump Race Is Very Close'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'If Trump wins the election, there's not going to be much turmoil.' 'But if he loses, he will not accept the results.' 'And if it is close, which I think it's going to be, he's going to contest it.' 'But at the end of the day, the truth will prevail.'

Is Modi Losing His Impact?

Is Modi Losing His Impact?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Today even those who support Prime Minister Modi feel there is a certain sense of listlessness in this government. What is it intending to achieve? This is not easy to say, notes Aakar Patel.

Trump campaign acknowledges impact of Kamala's entry

Trump campaign acknowledges impact of Kamala's entry

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

A confidential Trump campaign memo Tuesday acknowledged that the presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris has energised the Democratic base and that given what has happened over the past couple of days there is no question that she will get her bump earlier than the Democrat's Convention.