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Reliance set to buy Iran oil after five-year hiatus

Reliance set to buy Iran oil after five-year hiatus

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Officials from India's biggest private refiner recently visited Iran to chalk out the details for resumption of trade ties with Tehran.

Lynn, Miller among 71 players released ahead of IPL auction

Lynn, Miller among 71 players released ahead of IPL auction

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

List of players released by IPL teams ahead of next month's auction for 2020 season:

Oil falls to 6-year lows on China worries

Oil falls to 6-year lows on China worries

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

'China's economy continues to slow and the US Fed may still hike rates before the end of the year.'

IPL 2022: RCB and Punjab Kings look to begin afresh

IPL 2022: RCB and Punjab Kings look to begin afresh

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Both RCB and PBKS will have new captains at the helm in Faf du Plessis and Mayank Agarwal respectively

Modi Breaks Fresh Ground In Foreign Policy

Modi Breaks Fresh Ground In Foreign Policy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'The big power struggle in faraway Europe erupted at a most critical juncture when India has been increasingly sceptical about American policies and statesmanship,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Racism hurtful, it's due to ignorance: Chhetri

Racism hurtful, it's due to ignorance: Chhetri

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sunil Chhetri said said if more people are made aware and educated about the issue, the incidents of abuse will also go down.

Turkish cargo ship with 24 Indians hijacked off Gabon coast

Turkish cargo ship with 24 Indians hijacked off Gabon coast

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

A Turkish oil-chemical tanker with an all Indian crew of 24 has been hijacked by pirates off the coast of the West African nation Gabon.

Australia to reschedule South Africa tour 'as soon as possible'

Australia to reschedule South Africa tour 'as soon as possible'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Australia pulled out of the three-Test tour slated for March-April citing an "unacceptable level of health and safety risk to players, support staff and the community".

Supertech's twin towers in Noida to be razed today, nearby bldgs evacuated

Supertech's twin towers in Noida to be razed today, nearby bldgs evacuated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The towers -- both taller than Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar -- will be brought down in less than 15 seconds by waterfall implosion technique. They will be the tallest structures yet in India to be demolished, officials said.

ICC Awards 2020: Dhoni named captain of ODI and T20I teams of decade

ICC Awards 2020: Dhoni named captain of ODI and T20I teams of decade

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Indians dominated the limited-over teams by having three and four players in the ODI and T20I respectively

Delhi Daredevils sign Samuels to replace injured de Kock

Delhi Daredevils sign Samuels to replace injured de Kock

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Indian Premier League side Delhi Daredevils signed West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels to replace injured South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock for the remainder of the tournament.

It is not about money for us: Holder on England tour

It is not about money for us: Holder on England tour

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

West Indies captain Jason Holder says coming to England for a Test series in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic is neither dictated by money nor a sense of adventurism but the move is a genuine effort to bring back normalcy. West Indies players arrived in the UK on Tuesday for a three-match Test series, starting July 8 at Southampton in a 'bio-secure' environment. It will be cricket's first international engagement since mid-March when the coronavirus pandemic halted all sporting action.

Aussie Faulkner banned from PSL

Aussie Faulkner banned from PSL

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The PCB said they were "disappointed and dismayed" with the behaviour of Faulkner, who also played in the Abu Dhabi leg of the PSL last year.

Former Proteas players back Ngidi on 'BLM' stance

Former Proteas players back Ngidi on 'BLM' stance

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

We note the criticism aimed at Lungi for expressing his views -- and we hope that CSA, together with fellow cricketers both present and past will come out strongly in support of #BLM.

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The battle to manage the international environment over Kashmir has just begun, but what is expected to help is the lifting of internal controls. All eyes are now on that exercise. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Rahul dropped, Gill gets call-up for SA Test series

Rahul dropped, Gill gets call-up for SA Test series

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Rahul dropped

Ashwin's deal with Yorkshire called off

Ashwin's deal with Yorkshire called off

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The club also announced the termination of contracts for its other two overseas players, South African spinner Keshav Maharaj and West Indies batsman Nicholas Pooran.

Four-time EPL champ Drogba hangs up legendary boots

Four-time EPL champ Drogba hangs up legendary boots

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Ivorian Drogba, who had been playing in the United States for Phoenix Rising, had two spells at Chelsea, scoring 164 goals in 381 games having spearheaded the west London club's revival under owner Roman Abramovich.

Union minister Subhas Sarkar's Tagore complexion remark stirs row

Union minister Subhas Sarkar's Tagore complexion remark stirs row

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Union minister Subhas Sarkar courted a controversy on Wednesday with his remarks that Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's mother did not cradle him in her arms when he was a child because of his "not so fair complexion"

We never ask for revenge, we ask for equality and respect: Bravo on racism

We never ask for revenge, we ask for equality and respect: Bravo on racism

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

"Enough is enough", said West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo as he opened up on the raging issue of racism and called for "respect and equality" for black people, who have faced discrimination for years. Bravo joined the likes of his former captain Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle in denouncing racism in the wake of African-American George Floyd's killing at the hands of a white police officer in the United States.

Kamala Harris wears 2 Black designers on Inauguration Day

Kamala Harris wears 2 Black designers on Inauguration Day

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

In opting to wear the dress designed by Christopher John Rogers and Sergio Hudson, Harris has sent her own message to the country that Black designers have arrived on the scene.

US to donate 1.6 cr vaccines to India and 17 other Asian nations

US to donate 1.6 cr vaccines to India and 17 other Asian nations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Of the 4.10 crore to be shared through COVAX, 1.40 crore will go to Latin America and the Caribbean nations and 1.60 crore to Asia.

India vs South Africa ODI series called off due to coronavirus

India vs South Africa ODI series called off due to coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The two remaining India-South Africa ODIs in Lucknow and Kolkata were on Friday called off owing to the coronavirus pandemic after the visiting players "expressed unwillingness" to continue in view of the rising positive cases in the host country. The game in Lucknow was scheduled to be held on Sunday, while the Kolkata ODI was meant to be on March 18.

Kamala Harris sworn in as America's first woman vice president

Kamala Harris sworn in as America's first woman vice president

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Harris, the daughter of an Indian immigrant from Chennai, scripted history by becoming the first-ever woman Vice President of the United States. She is also the first female, first Black and first South Asian American vice president.

Maha, Kerala, K'taka log more Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 126

Maha, Kerala, K'taka log more Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 126

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The Centre has warned it is likely that the spread of the new variant will outpace the Delta variant where there is community transmission.

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The nominees for the Academy Awards enjoyed a special Oscar luncheon at the Fairmont Century Plaza in California on March 7, 20 days before the big day on March 27.

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals

I absolutely agree with legalising ball-tampering: Donald

I absolutely agree with legalising ball-tampering: Donald

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

West Indies fast bowling legend Michael Holding believes legalising ball tampering in the post coronavirus world is a bit "self contradictory", while South African great Allan Donald is completely on the opposite end of the spectrum on a subject that has divided opinions. The International Cricket Council (ICC), during its recent CEC meeting, considered the use of artificial substances on the ball instead of saliva.

RCB add 'mystery' to their bowling attack with Tabraiz Shamsi call-up

RCB add 'mystery' to their bowling attack with Tabraiz Shamsi call-up

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Shamsi has been roped in to replace injured Samuel Badree

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The next 10 images prove that we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Climate change not a problem of future but of past too, says Amitav Ghosh

Climate change not a problem of future but of past too, says Amitav Ghosh

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

As the world grapples with extreme weather events and climate change becomes the buzzword of contemporary times, author Amitav Ghosh says the crisis has been in the making since the 17th century and it is imperative to take into account history before beginning to tackle the issue.

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

John Edrich scored a triple Test hundred and over 100 first class hundreds in a magnificent career.

Bangladesh whip SA to enter U-19 WC SF

Bangladesh whip SA to enter U-19 WC SF

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Sent in to bat, Bangladesh rode on half-centuries from opener Tanzid Hasan (80 off 84 balls), Shahadat Hossain (74 off 76) and Towhid Hridoy (51 off 73) to post a competitive 261 for 5 and then dismissed the hosts for 157 in 42.3 overs.

Mumbai Indians retain core team, release 12 players

Mumbai Indians retain core team, release 12 players

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Defending champions Mumbai Indians retained its core team, including veteran Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga, despite his fitness issues, while releasing 12 players.

'A world culture that has no place for ignorance and prejudice'

'A world culture that has no place for ignorance and prejudice'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Our choices guide the State's attitudes, actions, policy and legislation. In order to establish the best government and the best most equitable governance we need to be better people, Sangakkara said in a long tweet reacting to the murder of an African-American man in police custody in the USA last week.

IPL auction: Iyer, Shardul set to gain like never before

IPL auction: Iyer, Shardul set to gain like never before

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The 10 teams in the league will be bidding heavily for the Indian players in a list of 590 cricketer

'Not every guy has to have a six-pack to be successful in cricket'

'Not every guy has to have a six-pack to be successful in cricket'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'It's unfair to compare different people. He's a guy who will always come and be a power hitter and hit it a long way'

Gayle claims he is victim of racism

Gayle claims he is victim of racism

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Racism is not only in football, it's in cricket too. Even within teams as a black man, I get the end of the stick. Black and powerful. Black and proud'

No Indians in ICC ODI Team of the Year!

No Indians in ICC ODI Team of the Year!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

The problem with non-selection of an Indian player in the XI is more to do with lack of matches rather than poor show since they have won both the series that they played in 2021.

What's Al Qaeda's obsession with spaghetti?

What's Al Qaeda's obsession with spaghetti?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The Al Qaeda and other terror groups are obsessively meticulous about accounting. Leave alone guns and explosives, they keep an account of every penny spent -- even on a bar of soap, a light bulb or spaghetti.