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West Indies romp to 9-wicket win

West Indies romp to 9-wicket win

Rediff.com8 Oct 2006

West Indies beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets after dismissing them for a paltry 85 in the Champions Trophy qualifier.

Checks On Drug-Making Units Begins

Checks On Drug-Making Units Begins

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The joint inspections is to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs available in the country

Fraser-McGurk's Taking IPL 2024 By Storm!

Fraser-McGurk's Taking IPL 2024 By Storm!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Jake Fraser-McGurk took the Mumbai Indians bowlers to the cleaners in a savage display of power-hitting.

PM's 1st post surgery meet with Benin Prez

PM's 1st post surgery meet with Benin Prez

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Five weeks after undergoing bypass surgery, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will have his first official engagement on Wednesday when he holds talks with President of Benin Boni Yayi in New Delhi.

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The G20 declaration, which hit snags on the language to describe the Ukraine war, amounted to a 'coup' for host Prime Minister Narendra Modi though the final compromise statement reflected a stand far softer than those the United States and its Western allies have adopted on Russia, the world media said on Sunday.

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

One of the high points of the proceedings was when Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer smartly utilised Dr Zeba Khan's expert status to pose her A Most Curious Question. He asked her if a skull can grow new teeth, even after the person, who it belonged to, had died, three years before. We can be sure that the discrepancy between the number of teeth discovered in the skull unearthed in 2012 and the skull shown in court in September 2019 will come up soon in Courtroom No 51. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

Ex-IMF chief's pals offer bribe to maid's kin

Ex-IMF chief's pals offer bribe to maid's kin

Rediff.com24 May 2011

The former IMF chief, who was indicted on seven counts on Thursday, allegedly forced the maid at the Sofitel hotel in Manhattan to perform oral sex.

IPL Auction: Big Names Who Went UNSOLD

IPL Auction: Big Names Who Went UNSOLD

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

In the IPL 2024 auction, some notable players went unsold, facing unexpected outcomes despite their credentials.

India eye series sweep in iconic 100th Test against Windies

India eye series sweep in iconic 100th Test against Windies

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Ajinkya Rahane will be aiming to pile on the runs to extend his international career and lead India to a series sweep against a feeble West Indies.

Pak officer fired at CRPF camp on UN mission

Pak officer fired at CRPF camp on UN mission

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

A Pakistani officer allegedly fired at a Central Reserve Police Force camp, which is part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in violence-hit Liberia, leaving a civilian seriously injured. There were no casualties in the CRPF camp. The incident took place on June 8 in Zwedru, the capital of Grand Gedeh County, one of the 15 counties in the West African country of Liberia.

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Talking about the ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies/US this year and inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he said that the T20 World Cup in New York will be driven by expats.

Modi talked about Chinese actions with Macron: Sources

Modi talked about Chinese actions with Macron: Sources

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The Ukraine conflict and Chinese activities in the Indo-Pacific region figured in last week's talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, and both sides have similar views over the two issues, sources said on Monday.

Windies hopeful Motie can put SA in a spin

Windies hopeful Motie can put SA in a spin

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Ahead of the second Test, West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite said they would like to stick to the same batting line-up.

Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war

Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Modi said New Delhi has emphasised on dialogue and diplomacy along with restraint to deal with the situation arising out of the Hamas-Israel conflict.

Nigeria downplay death threats to Kaita

Nigeria downplay death threats to Kaita

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Nigeria have played down the threats on the life of midfielder Sani Kaita, suggesting the scare might be the result of a misunderstanding over the use of language in the West African state.

Brazil's Dunga faces former mentor Eriksson

Brazil's Dunga faces former mentor Eriksson

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

Brazil coach Dunga faces his former mentor Sven-Goran Eriksson on the touchline when the five-times world champions meet Ivory Coast in a mouthwatering World Cup Group G clash at Soccer City on Sunday.

Say goodbye to kerosene lamps, here's Kiran!

Say goodbye to kerosene lamps, here's Kiran!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2010

Sam Goldman's mission is to bring light to millions of households who do not have access to electricity.

West Ham fined by FIFA for using Sakho in FA Cup match

West Ham fined by FIFA for using Sakho in FA Cup match

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

West Ham United have been fined 100,000 Swiss francs ($108,061) by FIFA following a dispute with the Senegalese FA over Diafra Sakho who played in an FA Cup match having withdrawn from the squad for the African Nations Cup.

ONGC Videsh scouts in W Africa

ONGC Videsh scouts in W Africa

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

Say goodbye to kerosene lamps, here's Kiran!

Say goodbye to kerosene lamps, here's Kiran!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Sam Goldman's mission is to bring light to millions of households who do not have access to electricity.

KKR stars join Los Angeles Knight Riders for inaugural MLC season

KKR stars join Los Angeles Knight Riders for inaugural MLC season

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) have signed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stars players for the inaugural season of the MLC, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Women's T20 WC: Richa in line for Player of Tournament

Women's T20 WC: Richa in line for Player of Tournament

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Richa was only dismissed twice in five innings and scored at a strike-rate exceeding 130.

China Knows India Has Stolen A March

China Knows India Has Stolen A March

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

China has signalled that it will prevent India from assuming leadership of the Global South, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Are you alive? Please tell me you are alive'

'Are you alive? Please tell me you are alive'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'There is no safe spot in Gaza.' 'Israeli airstrikes are targeting everything, everywhere.' 'Hospitals, mosques, churches, schools have been bombed. These are places where people were taking shelter.'

Crude shipments from US on the rise

Crude shipments from US on the rise

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Crude oil shipments from the US to India rose to the highest levels in November since the conflict began in Ukraine in late February, sparking hopes of a resurgence in oil flows from the US to the subcontinent, reveals shipping data. Shipments from the US have surged as Western nations prepare to impose additional sanctions on Russian crude flows. The US shipped around 450,000 barrels per day of crude last month to India, twice that of shipments in October, according to data from London-based commodity intelligence provider Vortexa.

Angola to make Jaipur Foot with India's assistance

Angola to make Jaipur Foot with India's assistance

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Jaipur Foot, the world acclaimed artificial limb, will be made with Indian assistance in Angola, giving hope to 170,000 people who had lost their limbs in the civil war that ravaged the south-west African nation for over 27 yrs. Developed & manufactured in Jaipur, the Jaipur foot costs about Rs1300 - much less than many other prosthetic limbs - while maintaining high quality. The centre would be financed by the Indian govt. The centre will be handed over Angola after 2 years.

India probes four cough syrups after 66 Gambian children's deaths

India probes four cough syrups after 66 Gambian children's deaths

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

India's drug regulator has initiated a probe and sought further details from the WHO after the global health body issued an alert that cough syrups manufactured by an Indian firm could potentially be linked to the death of children in Gambia.

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

While Narendra Modi spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor -- 275 days versus Dr Singh's 306 - he has travelled more widely than any other Indian PM.

'Bumrah the most complete bowler in the world'

'Bumrah the most complete bowler in the world'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Jasprit Bumrah is the most complete bowler in international cricket, said former South African seamer Vernon Philander.

Mixed emotions for Bavuma as SA skipper joins unwanted club

Mixed emotions for Bavuma as SA skipper joins unwanted club

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Despite winning his first Test as captain, Temba Bavuma will walk away with mixed emotions after registering an unwanted record against his name.

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The silver lining for India's presidency is likely to be the support by almost all G20 countries to its proposal to include the African Union as a permanent member of the bloc that has emerged as perhaps the most influential multilateral forum after the United Nations.

Crucial to prevent Gaza war from escalating into regional crisis: Modi at G20

Crucial to prevent Gaza war from escalating into regional crisis: Modi at G20

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

In his opening remarks at the virtual summit of Leaders of G20 countries, Modi made it clear that terrorism was "unacceptable" to everyone and the death of civilians, anywhere, was condemnable.

Brathwaite, Samuels lead West Indies fightback

Brathwaite, Samuels lead West Indies fightback

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Half-centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite and Marlon Samuels steered a battling West Indies to 147 for two at the close on day three of the second Test against South Africa on Sunday.

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Former Cricket South Africa president Dr Ali Bacher is not pleased that India, Australia and England are "marginalising" other boards to enjoy complete hegemony.

Huge win for India as G20 adopts New Delhi declaration

Huge win for India as G20 adopts New Delhi declaration

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

"Have just got the good news that due to the hard work of our teams and your cooperation, a consensus has been reached on New Delhi G20 Leaders Summit Declaration," Modi said while addressing the second session of the Summit at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

South African pacer Rababa gets Test call-up for Windies series

South African pacer Rababa gets Test call-up for Windies series

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

South Africa have named teenage speedster Kagiso Rabada in a 14-man squad for their three-match home Test series against West Indies, Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday.

India's IT sector eyes S Africa, West Asia

India's IT sector eyes S Africa, West Asia

Rediff.com26 May 2008

With major IT markets in US, Europe and Japan expecting to witness a slowdown, Indian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is now turning to South Africa and West Asian markets in a bigger way.

India backs US-sponsored West Asia peace meet

India backs US-sponsored West Asia peace meet

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

India has joined Brazil and South Africa in calling upon the international community to support the US-sponsored Annapolis West Asia peace conference in order to assist the peace dialogue between Israel and Palestine.

At concluding G20 session, Modi calls for UNSC reform

At concluding G20 session, Modi calls for UNSC reform

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a fresh push for reforms in global institutions, including the United Nations, asserting that the world's 'new realities' should be reflected in 'new global structure' as it is nature's law that those who don't change with times lose their relevance.