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Today at Wimbledon: Nadal, Murray lead third-round charge

Today at Wimbledon: Nadal, Murray lead third-round charge

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Both are in superb form and have yet to drop a set at this year's championship. Britain's Murray, the number one seed, will face 28th ranked Fabio Fognini from Italy while Spaniard Nadal will go up against Russian Karen Khachanov, ranked 30.

Embarrassed Ponting to talk to team about conduct

Embarrassed Ponting to talk to team about conduct

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Shane Watson is not embarrassed by his on-field antics but Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is and will talk to his players about their on-field behaviour. The third Test between Australia and the West Indies was marred by a few ugly incidents, involving players from both the sides.

Indians need to learn the art of intimidating Aussies from Riaz

Indians need to learn the art of intimidating Aussies from Riaz

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja believes Indian bowlers should take a cue from Wahab Riaz's hostile spell.

Cost cutting hurts employee morale

Cost cutting hurts employee morale

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

The cost cutting measures taken by companies to tackle economic crisis, have sharply eroded morale and commitment of their employees, especially of the top performers, a study by Watson Wyatt says.

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Serena breezes into fourth round; Federer, Nadal cruise

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Serena breezes into fourth round; Federer, Nadal cruise

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Top seed Serena Williams made short work of Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open.

Eight out of 10 times we would have chased 158: Zaheer

Eight out of 10 times we would have chased 158: Zaheer

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Delhi Daredevils captain Zaheer Khan rued that his side failed to chase down a target of 158 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League match and said they would have done it eight out of 10 times.

Jamtha: A happy hunting ground for Team India

Jamtha: A happy hunting ground for Team India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

However, Australia have tasted victory once at this stadium against New Zealand on February 25, 2011, when they won by seven wickets in the Group A match of the World Cup.

IPL: Will Kolkata Knight Riders move up to second spot?

IPL: Will Kolkata Knight Riders move up to second spot?

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to earn two valuable points and move up to second spot in the points-table when they take on struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Hollywood's highest paid actress of 2009

Hollywood's highest paid actress of 2009

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Harry Potter star Emma Watson's earnings amount to 20 million pounds, making her the highest earner in 'Hollywood's top 40' rich list.

And Michael learnt to rock again...

And Michael learnt to rock again...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

If a depleted Australia was able to beat India in the just-concluded ODI series, it was mainly because of the solidity and impetus Michael Hussey provided in the middle of the innings.

'More Indian employers are focussing on health programmes'

'More Indian employers are focussing on health programmes'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

About 72 per cent of Indian employers, i.e. three in four, believe the focus on such initiatives is likely to grow stronger two years down the line.

Kings XI Punjab have task cut out against reigning Royals

Kings XI Punjab have task cut out against reigning Royals

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

A struggling Kings XI Punjab will have to pull out all stops against in-form and unbeaten, Rajasthan Royals, when the two teams clash in an Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

Retirement benefits of 32% staff of top cos unsafe

Retirement benefits of 32% staff of top cos unsafe

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

These are tough times for employees not just because there is uncertainty over jobs but doubts have surfaced about their long-term benefits. A survey has shown that 32 per cent of superannuation benefits of top 100 listed companies are unfunded.

Cricket stadium to be named after West Indies' WT20 star

Cricket stadium to be named after West Indies' WT20 star

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Darren Sammy, who led the West Indies to their second World T20 title in India recently has been bestowed with a special honour with the cricket ground in his home country St Lucia to be renamed after him. St Lucia Prime Minister Kenny Anthony announced that Beausejour Stadium will be renamed Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium after the Windies captain led his team to glory in thrilling fashion in the World T20 final against England on Sunday night. Sammy is the first international cricketer to emerge from the island nation, having first represented West Indies in ODI cricket in 2004, and has gone on to captain his country in all three formats.

B Raman: The BBC's unlikely story on 26/11

B Raman: The BBC's unlikely story on 26/11

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Had there been LeT spotters around the areas targeted, who were in independent communication with the controllers in Pakistan their conversations -- whether through the Internet or otherwise -- must have also been intercepted contemporaneously or recorded and noticed subsequently. No intelligence agency -- neither Indian nor the US nor of any other country -- has spoken of any such conversation with Pakistan by elements not participating in the attacks.

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Norne Morkel, who has now retired from the international cricket, has said that he is keen to play in the Big Bash and Sheffield Shield having relocated to Sydney with his family.

After IPL triumph, Pandya wants to win World Cup

After IPL triumph, Pandya wants to win World Cup

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Shrugging the off-field controversies, Hardik Pandya was in his element in IPL-12, scoring 402 runs at a strike-rate of 191 plus and 14 wickets apart from 11 catches.

Dhoni's hilarious quote that sums up the IPL final

Dhoni's hilarious quote that sums up the IPL final

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Dhoni has led the CSK to eight finals but he was far from a contended skipper.

The Nobels and the Age Problem

The Nobels and the Age Problem

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Science is a young person's game. An award to a young scientist could free up that person to do productive work, or help win more grants by enhancing reputation, argues Devangshu Datta.

Turning Point: Early wickets hamper Delhi

Turning Point: Early wickets hamper Delhi

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Chennai Super Kings's experience proved to be the difference in the all-important IPL Qualifier 2 game against a young Delhi Capitals.

Trump calls federal judge's travel ban block an 'unprecedented judicial overreach'

Trump calls federal judge's travel ban block an 'unprecedented judicial overreach'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Hours before President Donald Trump's new travel ban was set to go into effect, a federal judge in Hawaii blocked the ruling.

10 HOT careers for IT grads

10 HOT careers for IT grads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Engineering graduates specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning can earn up to 24 lakh a year, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

Pietersen criticised for 'letting ego come before England's needs'

Pietersen criticised for 'letting ego come before England's needs'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Former England captain David Gower has joined the list of critics who believe that controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen had allowed his ego to come before the needs of the team in England's 5-0 Ashes hammering by Australia.

PICS: Buttler, Smith keep Royals in race with win over CSK

PICS: Buttler, Smith keep Royals in race with win over CSK

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Images from Monday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi.

Images: India vs Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali

Images: India vs Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Images from the fourth One-Day International between India and Australia at Mohali on Monday.

Images: India vs Australia, 3rd ODI

Images: India vs Australia, 3rd ODI

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Images from the third ODI between India and Australia at the Ferozshah Kotla in Delhi on Saturday.

PICS: Children bring joy to IPL

PICS: Children bring joy to IPL

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Adorable pictures of the tots having a good time, adding cheer to the tournament.

Images: India-Australia, 1st ODI at Vadodara

Images: India-Australia, 1st ODI at Vadodara

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

Images from the first One-Day International between India and Australia at Vadodara on Sunday.

Good news! You can expect 10.8% salary hike next year

Good news! You can expect 10.8% salary hike next year

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Salary budgets in APAC region are set to rise 6.8 per cent in 2016.

'Oz lost competitive edge due to tab on sledging'

'Oz lost competitive edge due to tab on sledging'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

All-rounder Shane Watson feels Australia have lost their competitive edge over their rivals ever since they were asked by Cricket Australia (CA) to cut down on sledging.

What are the chances of DC making to playoffs?

What are the chances of DC making to playoffs?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Delhi Capitals are closing in on a play-off berth with 12 points from six games

Australia 'switched on' for knockout stage

Australia 'switched on' for knockout stage

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke is pleased with whatever batting opportunity he and his teammates had against Scotland on Saturday and said every member of the squad was 'switched on' for the knockout stage of the World Cup.

'In-form Anderson can make it hard for Kohli'

'In-form Anderson can make it hard for Kohli'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Glenn McGrath cautioned that an in-form Jimmy Anderson could make things tougher for the Indian captain this time too.

Struggling Aussie batting an encouraging sign for Indian bowlers?

Struggling Aussie batting an encouraging sign for Indian bowlers?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's in-form bowling unit could take a lot of encouragement out of the struggling Australian batting.

Chennai done in by no show in Powerplay

Chennai done in by no show in Powerplay

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The Pandya brothers -- Hardik and Krunal -- bowled well to keep the runs down and take wickets inside the Powerplay.

Another Australian cricketer reports mental health problems

Another Australian cricketer reports mental health problems

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Promising batsman Will Pucovski ruled himself out of selection for Australia's Test series against Pakistan due to "matters pertaining to mental wellbeing", Cricket Australia said on Thursday.

'It's pretty evident India would want to win the World T20 at home'

'It's pretty evident India would want to win the World T20 at home'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Former Australia paceman Damien Fleming has said addition of Yuvraj Singh and Ashish Nehra to the side was an indication that India's preparations for the upcoming World Twenty20 are in full swing.

Symonds overlooked for Australia's Ashes squad

Symonds overlooked for Australia's Ashes squad

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Troubled all-rounder Andrew Symonds was overlooked for Australia's 16-man squad for this year's Ashes series in England. Australia's selectors ditched Symonds in favour of the injury-prone Shane Watson even though the Queenslander still has to pass a fitness test.

American Cink wins British Open

American Cink wins British Open

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Tom Watson's remarkable bid for a British Open victory at the age of 59 fell agonisingly short on Sunday when he lost to fellow American Stewart Cink in a four-hole playoff. Seeking a record-tying sixth Claret Jug, Watson squandered the chance to become golf's oldest major champion when he overshot the green before missing an eight-foot par putt on the 72nd hole.

Will Royal Challengers Bangalore keep their winning momentum?

Will Royal Challengers Bangalore keep their winning momentum?

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be looking to take the confidence from their Monday night's nerve-wracking one-run victory when they clash with Mumbai Indians.