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Indian mission in Ukraine to be temporarily relocated to Poland

Indian mission in Ukraine to be temporarily relocated to Poland

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

The Ministry further said that it is keeping an eye on the developments in Ukraine and the situation will be reassessed as per that.

COVID-19 missteps topple Sandpaper-gate survivor Roberts

COVID-19 missteps topple Sandpaper-gate survivor Roberts

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Cricket Australia (CA) announced Kevin Roberts' resignation with immediate effect on Tuesday, following months of criticism over his stewardship during the COVID-19 shutdown.

Australia: 3 Indian students killed in fire

Australia: 3 Indian students killed in fire

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

The three men -- aged 30, 24 and 22 -- were unable to escape from the front bedroom as the blaze spread quickly and there was little the fire fighters could do to save them, Fire Brigade authorities said.

Character over cover drives: Langer takes charge

Character over cover drives: Langer takes charge

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Justin Langer was the foundation rock upon which Australia erected towering piles of runs during a golden era of success.

No rest for Aus quickies in trans-Tasman face-off

No rest for Aus quickies in trans-Tasman face-off

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Langer's side secured their spot in the last four with a 64-run win over hosts England at Lord's on Tuesday and return to the famous north London ground on Saturday to face neighbours New Zealand in their penultimate round-robin tie.

Canada's allies were reluctant over its accusations against India: Report

Canada's allies were reluctant over its accusations against India: Report

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Weeks before Canada made an explosive allegation implicating Indian officials in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian officials sought public condemnation of the murder from their allies, including the United States, but were met with reluctance, The Washington Post reported.

Finch says finger would need to be cut off to miss Boxing Day

Finch says finger would need to be cut off to miss Boxing Day

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Australia opening batsman Aaron Finch has declared himself fit for the Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne and said his injured finger would need to be cut off to prevent him from playing in front of his home state's fans.

WACA curator 'trying to produce bounciest wicket we can'

WACA curator 'trying to produce bounciest wicket we can'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Keeping with tradition at the good old WACA, a raging quick wicket has been laid for this inaugural five-day game. It has a healthy layering of grass which could impact strategies for both sides.

Will Australia captain Clarke recover in time for India Tests?

Will Australia captain Clarke recover in time for India Tests?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke, who is struggling with his hamstring injury, could be fit in time for the upcoming four Tests against India starting December 4, with reports surfacing that the batsman may not require surgery.

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Once the Canadian investigation runs its course, Ottawa may put on the public domain further accusations passing for "evidence" -- and that could happen at some point closer to our general election. All in all, the big question is, what is it that the US is really up to, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Strauss slams 'naive' England cricketers after head-butting row

Strauss slams 'naive' England cricketers after head-butting row

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'These guys are not thugs'

Warner hits Australian record 197 in domestic one-dayer

Warner hits Australian record 197 in domestic one-dayer

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Australia opener David Warner fell three runs short of the first double century in domestic one-day cricket on Thursday, continuing a rich run of form which could earn him an international recall for the Ashes series next month.

Boxing Day Test: Windies batting crumble against rampant Australia

Boxing Day Test: Windies batting crumble against rampant Australia

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

The West Indies batsmen crumbled late on Sunday to leave their team teetering at 91-6 and staring at another humiliating defeat at the close of day two of the second Test against Australia.

Agar, Burns get call-up for Australia ODI series vs England

Agar, Burns get call-up for Australia ODI series vs England

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

The squad also sees the return of proven Test and one-day bowler James Pattinson, who joined Australia A in India after recovering from a string of injuries

Ashes Updates: This Aussie has one last chance

Ashes Updates: This Aussie has one last chance

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Shaun Marsh is determined to grasp what he admits is probably a final chance to establish himself as a regular member of the Australia Test side after earning an Ashes recall.

15 arrested in counter-terrorism raids in Australia

15 arrested in counter-terrorism raids in Australia

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Australian police on Thursday made a series of arrests in a counter-terrorism operation after intelligence reports that the Islamic State supporters were planning a public execution in the country, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said.

Aus v India: Mitch Marsh DROPPED for first Test

Aus v India: Mitch Marsh DROPPED for first Test

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Australia vice-captain and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been dropped for the first Test against India as selectors backed the team's three specialist seamers to bowl a full workload at Adelaide Oval.

Sydney club declare at 17-0 to give Australia captain Clarke batting time

Sydney club declare at 17-0 to give Australia captain Clarke batting time

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Michael Clarke's Sydney cricket club is being probed for declaring at 17-0 during a local game on Sunday and claiming it was to boost the injured Australian captain's chances of batting time before the first Test against India next month.

PHOTOS: Team India gets cracking Down Under

PHOTOS: Team India gets cracking Down Under

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

The Indian team led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni got down to business with their first training session in Perth, ahead of the upcoming ODI series. It will be a crucial series for the Men in Blue as they prepare for the T20 World Cup in March-April.

WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The WHO on Tuesday issued a product alert over contaminated syrup by an Indian manufacturer, warning that it is unsafe for use, especially in children, and may result in serious injury or death.

Smith shrugs off Pooran's light ball-tampering ban

Smith shrugs off Pooran's light ball-tampering ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Everyone is different, every board is different, and the way they deal with certain issues'

9 Cool-Girl Shriya Moments

9 Cool-Girl Shriya Moments

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The actress who makes you go Uff.

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

"My natural length is a bit back from a good length. So because of my height, I trouble all kinds of batters. When Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli praise you, what more do you need? Rohit bhai said, best of luck for your future," Irfan said.

Hobart Test PHOTOS: Australia in control after record stand

Hobart Test PHOTOS: Australia in control after record stand

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Adam Voges and Shaun Marsh combined for 449 runs and the sixth highest partnership in Test cricket history to put Australia firmly in control after the second day of the first Test against West Indies on Friday.

China slams Quad meet, says talks should contribute to mutual trust, peace

China slams Quad meet, says talks should contribute to mutual trust, peace

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China believes that state-to-state interactions should be in line with the trend of the time which is peace and development rather than exclusivity.

Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The citation for his medal -- awarded at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Rio de Janeiro -- highlights his "profound contributions to an exceptionally broad range of subjects in mathematics" and his "strikingly far-reaching conjectures."

Anderson wouldn't turn down vice-captaincy duties

Anderson wouldn't turn down vice-captaincy duties

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Anderson said he would be ready to fill the role of Joe Root's deputy if needed

Ashes: England preparing for life without Stokes

Ashes: England preparing for life without Stokes

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Ben Stokes' participation in the Ashes would be an "absolute bonus" but England are preparing contingency plans after writing off the all-rounder for the series, coach Trevor Bayliss said.

Cricket Buzz: Aus name squads for Sri Lanka series

Cricket Buzz: Aus name squads for Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Australia will play against Sri Lanka in the first T20I at North Sydney Oval on September 29.

Is Langer's stint as Aus coach for Windies tour a test run?

Is Langer's stint as Aus coach for Windies tour a test run?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Australia coach Darren Lehmann will step aside to allow Justin Langer to guide the team during a one-day tournament in the Caribbean next year.

Four dead after Australia-bound asylum-seekers boat sinks

Four dead after Australia-bound asylum-seekers boat sinks

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

A boat carrying Australia-bound asylum-seekers sank off the Indonesian island of Java, claiming at least four lives, including those of three children, while more than 150 people have been rescued.

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Meet the winners of The Comedy Wildlife Awards 2023.

Indians see China, not Pak as their greatest threat: US Congressman

Indians see China, not Pak as their greatest threat: US Congressman

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

"China creeps towards hegemony in Asia, threatens India's borders, and treats other countries as junior partners, Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said.

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Two months on from the interview, Bancroft said he had been in touch with Warner, and that all three banned players had supported each other through their "journey".

Time for cameos is over; Burns plots Australia comeback in India

Time for cameos is over; Burns plots Australia comeback in India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Joe Burns is determined to avoid membership of the burgeoning club of Australian batsmen who have made brief cameos.

Indonesia hands over G20 presidency to India as Bali Summit ends

Indonesia hands over G20 presidency to India as Bali Summit ends

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

At a brief ceremony, Indonesian President Joko Widodo handed over the G20 presidency to Prime Minister Modi at the conclusion of the two-day G20 Summit in Bali.

Stoinis brought in for injured Mitch Marsh on bowling strength

Stoinis brought in for injured Mitch Marsh on bowling strength

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis was called up for Australia's two remaining Tests in India on the strength of his bowling and previous performances in the region, interim chief selector Trevor Hohns said on Thursday.

Hobart Test: Australia thrash Windies by innings and 121 runs

Hobart Test: Australia thrash Windies by innings and 121 runs

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Paceman James Pattinson took five for 27 to fire Australia to a thumping innings and 121-run victory with more than two days to spare in the first Test against West Indies in Hobart on Saturday.

Craig Simmons scores fastest BBL ton... off 39 balls!

Craig Simmons scores fastest BBL ton... off 39 balls!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Little-known batsman Craig Simmons scored the fastest century in Big Bash League history to inspire the Perth Scorchers to a thrilling five-run victory over the Adelaide Strikers in Thursday night's Twenty20 match at the WACA. The 31-year-old opening batsman hammered eight fours and eight sixes on the way to a 39-ball hundred, which easily eclipsed the previous record of 44 balls, by Luke Wright of Melbourne Stars in 2012.

Modi to attend Abe's State funeral

Modi to attend Abe's State funeral

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Modi will meet with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio during the visit.