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T20 World Cup: 'USA not underdogs anymore; ready for India'

T20 World Cup: 'USA not underdogs anymore; ready for India'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

USA vice-captain Jasdeep Singh says the team is no longer an underdog and is ready to face India in the T20 World Cup.

T20 WC: Schalkwyk reveals how US game plan stunned India

T20 WC: Schalkwyk reveals how US game plan stunned India

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

USA bowler Shadley van Schalkwyk discusses his team's performance against India in the T20 World Cup, highlighting their strategic field placements and the importance of homework for Associate nations.

Green Hydrogen's Net Zero Promise Depends on Clean Energy Grids

Green Hydrogen's Net Zero Promise Depends on Clean Energy Grids

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A new study reveals that green hydrogen's potential as a sustainable fuel is contingent on the rapid decarbonisation of energy grids worldwide.

T20 WC: England's Pak origin players granted visas

T20 WC: England's Pak origin players granted visas

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

The ICC, which is overseeing the coordination process, has remained in constant communication with Indian High Commissions in multiple cities across continents.

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

This is the most open T20 World Cup in history. The traditional powers are compromised. The new powers have gained strength, observes Faisal Shariff.

HISTORIC: India men win first World compound archery gold

HISTORIC: India men win first World compound archery gold

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

India's men's compound archery team created history, winning its maiden gold medal at the World Championships, beating France in the final, in Gwangju, South Korea.

US Finally Acts Against Pahalgam Terror Group

US Finally Acts Against Pahalgam Terror Group

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'Another demonstration of strong India-USA counter-terrorism cooperation. Appreciate the Department of State for listing The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist.'

Trump's Tariffs: 3 Million Tamil Nadu Jobs At Risk

Trump's Tariffs: 3 Million Tamil Nadu Jobs At Risk

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The textile and apparel sector is India's second-largest employment provider, after agriculture, and it is now caught in a wave of uncertainty following the Donald Trump administration's tariff policy.

Boxing: USA withdraws from Russian-led IBA

Boxing: USA withdraws from Russian-led IBA

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

USA withdrew from Russian-led International Boxing Association and is set to join the breakaway federation.

Rajat Gupta elected co-chairman of UNA-USA

Rajat Gupta elected co-chairman of UNA-USA

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

Gupta, who has also been associated with the UN in other capacities, succeeds John Chalsty who stepped down after a two-year term.

World Cup-winning captain, USA's Rapinoe to retire

World Cup-winning captain, USA's Rapinoe to retire

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Speaking to reporters in her home state of California, Rapinoe said she had known for about a year that this would be the point at which she would be ready to retire.

Traditional ties with US are over: Canadian PM's big remark

Traditional ties with US are over: Canadian PM's big remark

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

In a dramatic shift in Canada's foreign policy, Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday declared that the long-standing economic and security relationship between Canada and the United States has ended, responding to US President Donald Trump's announcement of new auto tariffs that could severely impact Canada's economy, Politico reported.

'Should I Spend 40L To Send Son Abroad For MS?'

'Should I Spend 40L To Send Son Abroad For MS?'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Given the prevailing employment market, uncertainty in the United States and the exorbitant expenses associated with studying abroad, it would be prudent for your son to acquire professional experience in India initially, advises rediffGURU Pananjay Tiwari.

New York Cricket stadium ready for India-Pakistan clash

New York Cricket stadium ready for India-Pakistan clash

Rediff.com9 May 2024

T20 WC will spread awareness on cricket, LA Olympics more likely to attract local Americans

ICC suffers heavy losses in hosting T20 World Cup

ICC suffers heavy losses in hosting T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday formed a three-member committee to "review the delivery" of the T20 World Cup which was co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies last month.

Karnataka's J Arun Kumar appointed USA cricket coach

Karnataka's J Arun Kumar appointed USA cricket coach

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Former Karnataka batsman J Arun Kumar was on Tuesday appointed coach of the United States cricket team and listed earning a Test status, by his own admission a "far-fetched" thought at the moment, among his long-term goals. Jak, as he is known in the cricketing circles, has worked with the Karnataka team for several years and as batting coach with IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab.

T20 WC: Uganda player approached for fixing?

T20 WC: Uganda player approached for fixing?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

a former Kenya pacer tried to contact a Ugandan team member multiple times from different numbers during the T20 World Cup.

Indian man shot dead during robbery in US

Indian man shot dead during robbery in US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Dasari Gopikrishna hailed from the Yajali village of the Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh and came to the US only eight months ago.

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

With the athletes bidding goodbye to Paris after another bone-tingling edition of the Olympics, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com, shares some interesting nuggets that made the Paris Olympics an event to remember!

Biden picks Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general

Biden picks Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday nominated Indian-American Vanita Gupta to be the associate attorney general and roped in Judge Merrick Garland for the position of attorney general.

Sarfaraz, Jurel get BCCI central contracts

Sarfaraz, Jurel get BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

India's newest batting star Sarfaraz Khan and wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel were inducted into Group C of BCCI's central contract with an annual retainership fee of Rs 1 crore, having fulfilled the criteria of playing three Tests in a current season.

Olympics:Vinesh appeals to CAS against her elimination

Olympics:Vinesh appeals to CAS against her elimination

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Vinesh has now appealed to the CAS, the apex body to settle disputes related to sport through arbitration, who will return with a verdict tomorrow

Babar says Pakistan will play easy, calm cricket against India

Babar says Pakistan will play easy, calm cricket against India

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Pakistan and India have faced each other seven times at the T20 World Cup, with Pakistan winning just once.

With eye on China, Quad nations emphasise respecting sovereignty

With eye on China, Quad nations emphasise respecting sovereignty

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

In the midst of rising global concern over China's military expansionism, India and three other member nations of the Quad on Thursday vowed to uphold a rules-based international order underpinned by respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, freedom of navigation and peaceful resolution of disputes.

What Is A Start-Up Visa? How You Can Get One?

What Is A Start-Up Visa? How You Can Get One?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Businesspersons who have the potential to contribute to the economy of a country are given a red carpet welcome by way of a start-up visa.

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

This year's US Open runs from Aug. 28-Sept. 10.

Football Extras: Real-Atletico to play ICC match in USA

Football Extras: Real-Atletico to play ICC match in USA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.

Cricket in Olympics: Multi-billion dollar broadcast market, BCCI's push and ICC pitch perfect presentation

Cricket in Olympics: Multi-billion dollar broadcast market, BCCI's push and ICC pitch perfect presentation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A multi-billion dollar broadcast market, the game's most powerful board's positive intent and a perfect pitch by the global body based on a three-fold 'U-P-L' principle ensured cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Polio worker from Bihar, Malala honoured with UN award

Polio worker from Bihar, Malala honoured with UN award

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

A polio worker from Bihar has been honoured with a prestigious United Nations Foundation award for her work in protecting children from the disease.

Cricket On the Rise in US of A

Cricket On the Rise in US of A

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'We are recreating the biggest sports rivalry in the world, which is Indians versus Pakistanis right here in the United States.'

NFL's Cowboys beat United, Real to be ranked world's most valuable sports team

NFL's Cowboys beat United, Real to be ranked world's most valuable sports team

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Soccer teams Manchester United ($4.12 billion), Real Madrid ($4.09 billion) and Barcelona ($4.06 billion) occupied the next three spots.

China terms crackdown in Xinjiang as 'counter terrorism'

China terms crackdown in Xinjiang as 'counter terrorism'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

China on Saturday maintained silence on India's abstention at the voting at the UNHRC on the human rights situation in Xinjiang

Tracing the journey of auto industry pioneer Keshub Mahindra

Tracing the journey of auto industry pioneer Keshub Mahindra

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Mahindra & Mahindra chairman emeritus Keshub Mahindra passed away this morning in Mumbai due to old age. Mahindra, 99, breathed his last this morning at home peacefully, said a person close to the family. After joining the company in 1947, he became the chairman in 1963.

Alert: Event Management course

Alert: Event Management course

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

Alert: Event Management course

International shooter tests positive ahead of World Cup in Delhi

International shooter tests positive ahead of World Cup in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

A top international shooter has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi and is currently in isolation at a hospital.

Neeraj to lead 37-member athletics team in CWG 2022

Neeraj to lead 37-member athletics team in CWG 2022

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday named a 37-member Indian athletics team, to be led by Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.'

'Looking at Russia, China could become more aggressive'

'Looking at Russia, China could become more aggressive'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'Both Russia and the USA seek New Delhi's friendship, because for both -- Russia and the USA -- India is a certain counterbalance to China.'

US Open says fans must have proof of COVID vaccine for entry

US Open says fans must have proof of COVID vaccine for entry

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Tennis fans 12 years or older will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend the US Open, tournament officials announced Friday, just three days before the main draw was set to begin.