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The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

India has also taken note of reports of Saeed's son Talha contesting elections in Pakistan and said the "mainstreaming" of radical terror outfits in the neighbouring country is nothing new and that it has been part of its State policy for a long time.

World No 1 Barty retires from tennis at 25

World No 1 Barty retires from tennis at 25

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

World number one Ash Barty has decided to retire from professional tennis at the age of 25 and at the peak of her game, citing the fulfilment of her tennis goals and fatigue with life on the Tour.

Farrey review: Confident Alizeh Scores In Cheating Games!

Farrey review: Confident Alizeh Scores In Cheating Games!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Alizeh demonstrates smarts as sharp as her cheekbones and a restless fire in her eyes raging to conquer the world.

ICC Test Ranking: Ashwin retains top spot; Root claims batting crown

ICC Test Ranking: Ashwin retains top spot; Root claims batting crown

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin has maintained the top spot among bowlers

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Ranji: Pujara reaches memorable milestone as Saurashtra, Rajasthan register wins

Ranji: Pujara reaches memorable milestone as Saurashtra, Rajasthan register wins

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Spurred by Chirag Jani's a five-wicket haul, defending champions Saurashtra scripted their first knockout win of the season with a 238-run thrashing of Vidarbha on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Nagpur on Sunday.

Jaishankar raises Khalistan issue with British leaders

Jaishankar raises Khalistan issue with British leaders

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised India's long-standing concerns about pro-Khalistan extremism in the United Kingdom during his meetings with the country's leaders, stressing that they should be on guard against the misuse of freedom of expression and speech.

'Wait, what are you doing!' Teary-eyed Zhang retires after bizarre act

'Wait, what are you doing!' Teary-eyed Zhang retires after bizarre act

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

China's Zhang Shuai retired from her Hungarian Grand Prix match in tears after her local opponent Amarissa Toth erased a ball mark on the clay court.

Hyderabad felt like Rawalpindi, says Rizwan

Hyderabad felt like Rawalpindi, says Rizwan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Mohammed Rizwan will fondly remember the local curator in his prayers for producing a batting beauty

IPL 2024 Retentions: Who Left, Who Stayed

IPL 2024 Retentions: Who Left, Who Stayed

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The major highlights from the deadline day as teams announced their retention list for IPL 2024.

Prannoy eyes good show as Sindhu, Srikanth desperate for a turnaround

Prannoy eyes good show as Sindhu, Srikanth desperate for a turnaround

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will look to arrest their slump in form when they begin their campaign at the Australia Open badminton tournament in Sydney on Tuesday.

Tricky test for Alcaraz; Djoko continues hunt for title No. 24

Tricky test for Alcaraz; Djoko continues hunt for title No. 24

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic continues his hunt for a fifth straight Wimbledon title and eighth overall to equal Roger Federer's record haul when the Serbian meets Jannik Sinner.

The story of India's chess whizkid Praggnanandhaa!

The story of India's chess whizkid Praggnanandhaa!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has charted his own path to glory and is closer to greatness than ever.

Bhutan-China Closeness: Must India Worry?

Bhutan-China Closeness: Must India Worry?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Although the special relationship might compel Bhutan to be considerate of Indian interests, new challenges will likely arise. An emerging new phase of relations will also call for fresh redlines between India and Bhutan, observe Harsh V Pant and Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy.

Ashwin picked for Australia ODIs; Rohit, Kohli rested

Ashwin picked for Australia ODIs; Rohit, Kohli rested

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin's World Cup hopes got a big boost after he was picked in the Indian squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia.

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated. They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.'

Centurion Test: Rahul may play as keeper

Centurion Test: Rahul may play as keeper

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

K L Rahul might be asked to keep wickets to bolster the batting.

Where In The World Are These Stars?!

Where In The World Are These Stars?!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Bollywood stars travel all the time on work or for a much-needed vacation.

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The two sides agree to continue firmly supporting each other in safeguarding their respective core interests,' a joint statement issued at the end of Muizzu's talks with Chinese leaders said.

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.'

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Those who are returning will not be paying any fare and the government is bearing the cost of their return.

It turned out to be absolutely perfect: Siraj

It turned out to be absolutely perfect: Siraj

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

With less than a month to go for the World Cup, Siraj said his spell in the Asia Cup Final would give him a lot of confidence heading into the mega event.

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Tamil film industry won't forget Vijayakanth's large-heartedness, how he took care of fellow industry persons, male or female, rich or poor, young or old...recalls N Sathiya Moorthy. How he sent money quietly for the family of a stunt artiste to meet his funeral expenses, how he always ensured that all female co-stars, including junior artistes, had secure accommodation on outdoor shoots, and how he would always the first to rush help if anyone from the fraternity was in distress.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Renowned agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan and the driving force behind the nation's 'Green Revolution,' passed away in Chennai on Thursday.

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Felipe Massa was leading the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix when fellow-Brazilian Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed his Renault into the wall on lap 14.

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Hasaranga, Gardner win ICC 'Player of the Month' award

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'The Weather Channel argues that India faces the gravest challenge: Climate change-induced health vulnerability.' 'This is an issue often neglected, alerts Claude Arpi: "Prolonged summers, unpredictable rains, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels are the harsh realities of climate change in the country. These factors increase the frequency and severity of illnesses, pushing people into poverty, and forcing migration".'

PSG's Mbappe reinstated into first-team squad amid transfer saga

PSG's Mbappe reinstated into first-team squad amid transfer saga

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has said they will not let Mbappe go on a free transfer after the club spent 180 million euros ($196.99 million) to sign him.

Alcaraz stunned; Samsonova upsets Sabalenka

Alcaraz stunned; Samsonova upsets Sabalenka

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Carlos Alcaraz's US Open preparations suffered a setback on Friday as the world number one fell to American Tommy Paul

Holder's plea: West Indies cricketers must unite

Holder's plea: West Indies cricketers must unite

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Jason Holder appealed fellow cricketers to shun 'territorial' mindset and come together

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'...to prevent this episode from disrupting ongoing cooperation.' 'The discovery of this plot had the potential to derail much of what has been achieved in the relationship during this administration's tenure -- I don't think that fact has been sufficiently appreciated in India.'

'Sabhi taraf Tiranga he Tiranga dikh raha hai'

'Sabhi taraf Tiranga he Tiranga dikh raha hai'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'90 is not impossible because if I am getting close, I can go beyond 90, maybe 92 or 93.' 'My main focus will be to first cross the 90 mark and then stay consistent in that score.'

'Arre wah!, he kept saying between mouthfuls'

'Arre wah!," he kept saying between mouthfuls'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.

'India has not blinked'

'India has not blinked'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'The world is watching carefully. The choices India makes today have consequences beyond its borders.'

Between India and Canada, US will choose...: Ex-Pentagon official

Between India and Canada, US will choose...: Ex-Pentagon official

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

He said that India is far more important strategically than Canada is and Ottawa picking up a fight with India is like "an ant picking up a fight against an elephant".

Hazlewood given all clear for WTC Final, Ashes

Hazlewood given all clear for WTC Final, Ashes

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Hazlewood returned to Australia after reporting "minor side soreness" following his most recent IPL match for RCB

Nadal leads tennis world in paying respect to Maradona

Nadal leads tennis world in paying respect to Maradona

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

ATP Tour remembered Maradona with a social media post saying "A champion and icon loved by all", accompanied with a picture of Maradona with Federer.