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Will India Play 4 Spinners In Mumbai?

Will India Play 4 Spinners In Mumbai?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

New Zealand can become only the second team to inflict a series whitewash on India in their backyard.

'Washington felt like a war zone'

'Washington felt like a war zone'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Even as the National Guard kept up the show of strength, safety was kept in mind.' 'Their guns were not loaded. They didn't want to scare people unless they posed a threat.'

Govt rejects report of targeting Apple after hack warnings

Govt rejects report of targeting Apple after hack warnings

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Union Minister of State for Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has rebutted The Washington Post report on the Indian government allegedly targeting Apple after the company warned independent Indian journalists and opposition party politicians that government hackers may have tried to break into their iPhones and called it 'half facts, fully embellished'.

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination becoming the first Indian-American to win the nomination from a major political party, and chose Minnesota Gov Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

Voting For Trump Will Only Hurt America

Voting For Trump Will Only Hurt America

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'To everyone voting for Trump, I have only this simple question: Would you let him have lunch with your daughter or sister or wife or mother?' 'Then why would you let him have our lunch (and so much more) for four more years?', asks Sree Sreenivasan.

Cong shares video of BJP leader threatening Rahul, seeks Modi's reply

Cong shares video of BJP leader threatening Rahul, seeks Modi's reply

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also shared the video and said the BJP leader is openly threatening to kill the Leader of the Opposition of this country.

Plot to kill Pannun: FBI chief to visit India next week

Plot to kill Pannun: FBI chief to visit India next week

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

It is expected that FBI chief Wray will hold talks with senior Indian security officials.

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Duleep Trophy: Pant, Sarfaraz steal the show on Day 3

Duleep Trophy: Pant, Sarfaraz steal the show on Day 3

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Rishabh Pant's fifty, Sarfaraz Khan's aggression give India B control on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru on Saturday

Oil prices surge after OPEC+ cut output

Oil prices surge after OPEC+ cut output

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

The Oil prices have surged and surpassed $85 per barrel after several oil producer countries announced surprise cuts in production, TASS Agency reported. According to the Russian News Agency, this is the first time since March 7 that the price of futures contracts of Brent crude oil surged. The price of futures contracts of Brent crude oil for June 2023 delivery on London's ICE surpassed $85 per barrel.

Ranji Trophy: Mum teen Mhatre hits century; Double century for Sudarshan

Ranji Trophy: Mum teen Mhatre hits century; Double century for Sudarshan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Biden refers to Zelenskyy as Putin, Kamala as Trump

Biden refers to Zelenskyy as Putin, Kamala as Trump

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

United States President Joe Biden, who is under intense scrutiny over his advanced age, on Thursday introduced Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin at a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) event and later at a solo press conference in Washington, DC mixed up the names of his vice president, Kamala Harris with the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Is This India's Team For The Perth Test?

Is This India's Team For The Perth Test?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'There will be a lot of spice to the contest -- there is a reason India is the only team other than England against whom Australia is keen to play a five Test series.' 'I'll watch, as I suspect most fans will -- but this one time, I'll watch with considerable trepidation and, from a fan's point of view, with the hope that the team finds its feet and that right quick,' notes the distinguished cricket commentator Prem Panicker.

Can Mayank Yadav live up to the hype?

Can Mayank Yadav live up to the hype?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Pace sensation Mayank Yadav is expected to unleash his raw speed while the absence of India's T20 regulars will provide another opportunity to the fringe players in the three-match series against Bangladesh, beginning in Gwalior Sunday.

The Big Mistakes Which Cost India

The Big Mistakes Which Cost India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Poor batting, poor leadership, clueless coaches...

Bibi says no deal as US cites bid to broker truce

Bibi says no deal as US cites bid to broker truce

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

He asserted that if a deal emerges the Israeli public will be updated.

What's US NSA Doing In Delhi?

What's US NSA Doing In Delhi?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi.

Duleep Trophy: Easwaran keeps India B afloat after Kamboj takes five

Duleep Trophy: Easwaran keeps India B afloat after Kamboj takes five

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

India B captain Abhimanyu Easwaran single-handedly kept his team in the hunt with a defiant century against India C, in the Duleep Trophy.

ChatGPT-maker fires CEO Sam Altman, co-founder quits

ChatGPT-maker fires CEO Sam Altman, co-founder quits

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Just last week, Altman presented OpenAI's new roadmap to enthusiastic developers at the company's inaugural conference.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

2nd T20 PIX: Nitish, Rinku sizzle as India seal series

2nd T20 PIX: Nitish, Rinku sizzle as India seal series

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

India registered a thumping 86-run victory in the second T20I against Bangladesh to seal the three-match series 2-0.

'Our batting and bowling was remarkable': Gill

'Our batting and bowling was remarkable': Gill

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

India captain Shubman Gill praised his team's "remarkable" effort on a challenging two-paced wicket as they defeated Zimbabwe by 23 runs in the third T20I

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'Taranjit has the ideal temperament to deal with the Americans who understand firmness and appreciate flexibility.' 'He can hold his ground with a cheerful face and still make it clear that India and the US are partners, rivals,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Trump's attack against Haley, a daughter of Indian immigrants who served as his UN ambassador, comes days before a hotly contested New Hampshire primary that could determine the trajectory of the party's presidential nomination contest.

Ranji Round-up: Mumbai, TN inch toward victory

Ranji Round-up: Mumbai, TN inch toward victory

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Round-up of the matches across various venues in the Ranji Trophy

Chahal drops cryptic post after Asia Cup omission

Chahal drops cryptic post after Asia Cup omission

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Yuzvendra Chahal shared a cryptic response on not being selected for the team.

A tool used...: China blows hot and cold over Quad summit

A tool used...: China blows hot and cold over Quad summit

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Ever since the Quad started taking shape in 2007, China has been saying that the four-member grouping will be bound to fail. But much to the chagrin of Beijing, it picked up pace in the recent years emerging as a premier strategic group especially challenging China's assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.

US media praises Modi for 'rebuking' Putin over Ukraine war

US media praises Modi for 'rebuking' Putin over Ukraine war

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The Modi-Putin conversation in Samarkand was widely carried by the mainstream American media.

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Ronald Rowe Jr said that the suspect did not have a line of sight of Trump and was not able to get any shots off at the agents who were sweeping the course, according to a Politico report.

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy ousted in historic vote

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy ousted in historic vote

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The opposition Republican Party plunged into a crisis as its Speaker Kevin McCarthy lost the gavel after a small group of its Congressmen joined hands with the Democratic Party in an unprecedented vote in the House of Representatives.

US to deploy additional forces as Iran vows revenge on Israel

US to deploy additional forces as Iran vows revenge on Israel

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The United States will deploy additional fighter jets and Navy ships to West Asia in order to defend Israel, the US Department of Defence said.

Musheer steals the show in Duleep Trophy debut

Musheer steals the show in Duleep Trophy debut

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Musheer Khan, younger brother of Sarfaraz Khan (9), saved his side from a total collapse with an innings of rare maturity that belied his 19 tender years.

'Always Treat China With Caution'

'Always Treat China With Caution'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Given China's past behaviour and their territorial claims, should we be sceptical regarding China's willingness to adhere to these agreements fully? The answer is yes.' 'As Ronald Reagan famously said in the context of the SALT talks, 'Trust, but verify!' India should also do the same.' 'This has already begun with foot patrolling, drones, satellite imagery and so on. India's military deployment did mirror China's and will continue to do so in the future.'

I Wish I Had A Paid PR: Varun

I Wish I Had A Paid PR: Varun

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Varun Chakravarthy was the second highest wicket-taker in IPL 2024 with 21 wickets in 15 games as he played a major role in KKR's title triumph.

Koo's handle suspended on Twitter, founder slams Elon Musk

Koo's handle suspended on Twitter, founder slams Elon Musk

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The Twitter handle @kooeminence was suspended on Friday, a development that came in the wake of billionaire Elon Musk-owned Twitter suspending the accounts of several prominent global journalists, including those from the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post.

How world media reported Lok Sabha election results

How world media reported Lok Sabha election results

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The 'aura of invincibility' around Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been 'shattered' by the Indian voters who gave the Opposition a new lease on life, this is how the international media described the outcome of India's general elections.

'Rahul is more intellectual, better strategist than Rajiv'

'Rahul is more intellectual, better strategist than Rajiv'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'I give a lot of credit to Rahul Gandhi for standing up and fighting it for a long time and surviving, nobody else would have been able to survive'

2nd T20 PIX: Gill, Sundar shine as India down Zimbabwe

2nd T20 PIX: Gill, Sundar shine as India down Zimbabwe

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Skipper Shubman Gill struck a sublime half-century, while off-spinner Washington Sundar returned with tidy figures of 3/15 as India outclassed Zimbabwe by 23 runs.

Trump shooter identified, opened fire from 120 metres away

Trump shooter identified, opened fire from 120 metres away

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Thomas Matthew Cooks was planted on the roof of a manufacturing plant located over 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds, the New York Post reported, citing sources.