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Number crunching: 20 wickets in a day... and an Asian record!

Number crunching: 20 wickets in a day... and an Asian record!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Rajneesh Gupta has some interesting numbers from the second day's play in the third Test between India and South Africa at Nagpur.

We fall, we break but then we rise: Shikhar Dhawan on his injury

We fall, we break but then we rise: Shikhar Dhawan on his injury

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Delhi Capitals said that only Dhawan could make an injury update such a fun experience for the other people.

Modern women remark taken out of context: Karnataka minister

Modern women remark taken out of context: Karnataka minister

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar on Monday said his statement on modern women unwilling to marry and bear children at an event in NIMHANS was taken out of context and that he had no intention of singling out women and it was based on a survey, which cited statistics on what the younger generation felt about it.

How much racism Black community have to face in UK?

How much racism Black community have to face in UK?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Monty Panesar said the racial profiling of the Black community has to end in his country and the authorities should prepare a five-year plan to eradicate the menace.

Hope is not a strategy to bring down the ISIS

Hope is not a strategy to bring down the ISIS

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The US and its allies must evolve a more comprehensive long-term plan to defeat the new danger that the caliphate poses to the world order. And India too must do its bit for course correction, says strategic expert Gurmeet Kanwal.

Govt may cut excise duty on petrol, diesel soon

Govt may cut excise duty on petrol, diesel soon

Rediff.com10 May 2018

India is the second largest buyer of Iranian crude, after China.

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Modi government has to embrace the history of Tamil conquests in South East Asia and stop obsessing about Babar/Humayun, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The week gone by has been full of drama and here we bring you all the action from the sporting field in pictures!

Sitharaman has good and bad news for Russia

Sitharaman has good and bad news for Russia

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

India to go ahead with S-400 missile deal with Russia, but declines project to develop a fifth-generation fighter aircraft.

The world rushes to aid India battle Covid surge

The world rushes to aid India battle Covid surge

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospitals are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.

Rajnath seeks clerics' help to keep Indian youth away from ISIS

Rajnath seeks clerics' help to keep Indian youth away from ISIS

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The hour-long meeting, also attended by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and senior home ministry officials, apprised the Muslim clerics about activities of the West Asian terrorist group and its efforts to attract Indian youth to its fold.

India at Asian Games: Archers hit bulls-eye; Men's squash team clinch gold

India at Asian Games: Archers hit bulls-eye; Men's squash team clinch gold

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

India's squash players wrapped up a historic performance at the Asian Games, clinching an unprecedented men's team gold after the women's side settled for its first ever silver in Incheon on Saturday.

Indian diplomacy's success stories in a bleak landscape

Indian diplomacy's success stories in a bleak landscape

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

'Indian diplomacy in West Asia under the present government has been a success story -- and with Saudi Arabia in particular,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

India has much paranoia in India about a new 'Terroristan' coming up between Pakistan and a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Pakistan has zero ability economically, diplomatically, geostrategically or militarily to create one. If they try, it will be great for India as they will destroy themselves yet again, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Mirza will rely on form to choose his horse for Tokyo Olympics

Mirza will rely on form to choose his horse for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Indian equestrian Fouaad Mirza is yet to decide which one of his two horses will accompany him to the Tokyo Olympic Games and said he will pick the one carrying the best form leading up to the time of submitting the entry later this month.

Windies face must-win situation against New Zealand

Windies face must-win situation against New Zealand

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The West Indies are currently lying seventh in the 10-team standings with just three points in their kitty and they can't afford any further loss to stay in the mix for a semifinal spot.

Tata Group setting up Dubai office to boost growth in West Asia

Tata Group setting up Dubai office to boost growth in West Asia

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

After Singapore this is the second such nodal office opened by the new group chairman.

'Putin's nuclear threats are attempts to bully the world'

'Putin's nuclear threats are attempts to bully the world'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'Putin is in danger of losing face in his Ukrainian adventure. His bluster is a response to this.'

President Mukherjee appeals for tolerance yet again

President Mukherjee appeals for tolerance yet again

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee has yet again come out with an appeal for practicing tolerance and to accept differences while respecting dissent, in remarks that come in the midst of growing intolerance in the country.

Kashmir situation deals body blow to India's image

Kashmir situation deals body blow to India's image

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

An opinion is steadily gaining ground in Muslim countries in India's 'extended neighbourhood' that the Modi government is adopting State policies that are decidedly 'anti-Muslim', warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Eden Gardens, a ground renowned for historic firsts

Eden Gardens, a ground renowned for historic firsts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Eden is the longest surviving Test ground in Asia. The stadium hosted its first match in 1934 between India and England.

Bhutia part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Bhutia part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Designated I-League champions Mohun Bagan have announced a donoation of 20 lakh in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic while Bhaichung Bhutia will feature in Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) public awareness campaign on the COVID-19 pandemic,

India is talking to the Taliban because the Taliban are winning

India is talking to the Taliban because the Taliban are winning

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

But why should India be talking to the Taliban in the first place? There is no love lost there. India will never forget or forgive the humiliation to which the Taliban subjected it in the IC-814 hijack, notes Shekhar Gupta.

US wants to host T20 World Cup

US wants to host T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The US gained one-day international status at the beginning of 2019 and beat Scotland in December. Higgins is eyeing Test status within the next decade.

Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka postponed due to COVID-19

Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka postponed due to COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Bangladesh was scheduled to tour Sri Lanka next month for a three-Test series.

Bosnia dash Iran hopes, record first World Cup win

Bosnia dash Iran hopes, record first World Cup win

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Bosnia beat Iran 3-1 in their Group F finale on Wednesday to record their first World Cup win and deny the West Asians any chance of reaching the knockout stage.

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