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Vijay Hazare: Dhawan blasts century to power Delhi to win

Vijay Hazare: Dhawan blasts century to power Delhi to win

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Saturday.

Nirmala attacks Oppn for creating false narrative around Budget

Nirmala attacks Oppn for creating false narrative around Budget

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

She said that despite government scheme and initiatives ranging from roads to agriculture, housing, scholarships to electricity benefiting lives of people, a false narrative was being created by the opposition that the government was working for cronies.

India 'A' bowlers keep Windies in check on Day 1

India 'A' bowlers keep Windies in check on Day 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

India 'A' bowlers fought back with a flurry of wickets in the final session to reduce the West Indies 'A' to 243 for five, on Day 1 of the second unofficial Test.

PIX: How India fought back to pull off an amazing draw at SCG

PIX: How India fought back to pull off an amazing draw at SCG

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

A resolute Ravichandran Ashwin and a hamstrung Hanuma Vihari battled pain and a hostile Australian bowling attack while displaying the largely extinct art of Test-saving batsmanship to snatch a remarkable draw for India in the third Test, after Rishabh Pant raised visions of an improbable victory, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, on Monday.

Tsunami strikes Indonesian city after strong earthquake

Tsunami strikes Indonesian city after strong earthquake

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

A dramatic video footage of the tsunami hitting Palu shows the high waves sweeping away several buildings and then the large tilted mosque in the town, about 80km from the quake's epicentre.

Ask Anil: About paying tax on FDs and MFs

Ask Anil: About paying tax on FDs and MFs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries

Ask Komal: What should I eat to lose weight?

Ask Komal: What should I eat to lose weight?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Although we all have tastebuds that are dying to sample all the yummy food around us, we must remember that anything in excess is bad.

Airtel launches $2-bn share sale to pay AGR dues

Airtel launches $2-bn share sale to pay AGR dues

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

This is the biggest equity-raising exercise by an Indian corporate within a financial year. The fundraising - led by Citibank, Goldman, Kotak and Axis Capital as bankers - will see participation by foreign and domestic institutional investors.

PHOTOS: Super Over agony continues for NZ as India clinch win

PHOTOS: Super Over agony continues for NZ as India clinch win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli inflicted more Super Overs misery on New Zealand as he helped India to a second successive victory in sudden death to win the fourth Twenty20 international in Wellington on Friday. Images from the fourth T20 International between New Zealand and India in Wellington on Friday.

Finch fires Australia past Pakistan with a hundred

Finch fires Australia past Pakistan with a hundred

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Captain Aaron Finch scored a century as Australia beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the opening One-Day International between the countries at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. Chasing 281 to win, the tourists reached their target with an over to spare and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, with Finch making 116 and Shaun Marsh unbeaten on 91.

AAP's use of Hindu symbolism is a sign of the times

AAP's use of Hindu symbolism is a sign of the times

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

As the campaign peaked, AAP leaders evidently realised they had to deflect their chief opponent's attempts to polarise the electorate over religious identity, explains David Devadas.

Mickelson grabs golf history, equaling record-low 63

Mickelson grabs golf history, equaling record-low 63

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Phil Mickelson grabbed a piece of golf history at the British Open on Thursday, capturing a share of the record for the lowest score in a major championship -- and coming within fractions of an inch of taking the record outright. Aided by birdies on 10, 14, 16 and 17 on Royal Troon's dangerous back nine, Mickelson posted a final score of 63, equaling the record low for majors. He had a curling 15-foot putt for birdie on 18 that would have given him a 62, but the ball circled the hole and then came to rest just outside it.

Hassan breaks women's mile World record; Gatlin fastest

Hassan breaks women's mile World record; Gatlin fastest

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands broke the 23-year-old women's mile world record on Friday when she clocked four minutes 12.33 seconds in a race dedicated to former American runner Gabe Grunewald, who died from cancer last month at the age of 32.

Why Serena hopes daughter Alexis Olympia won't play tennis

Why Serena hopes daughter Alexis Olympia won't play tennis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Serena Williams hopes her daughter Alexis Olympia does not want to follow in her mom's famous footsteps -- suggesting ice skating might be a good alternative.

No OIC meet in Pak: Great Game plays out within Islam

No OIC meet in Pak: Great Game plays out within Islam

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'The more emphatic denial of any proposal for an OIC foreign ministers meet in Islamabad appears aimed at keeping Pakistan on a leash,' notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Lahiri moves into top-10 in Mexico

Lahiri moves into top-10 in Mexico

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

India's Anirban Lahiri gave himself a good shot at another top-10 finish with a steady two-under 69 at the OHL Classic golf tournament.

SBI Q3 net plunges, bad loans rise less than expected

SBI Q3 net plunges, bad loans rise less than expected

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Net profit was Rs 1,115 crore

Petrol, diesel prices depend on govt, not crude rate!

Petrol, diesel prices depend on govt, not crude rate!

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'I have no problems with the finance ministry or with state governments treating petrol pump prices as the last resort for meeting their ambitious spending targets with very limited revenue resources.' 'But let's do away with this smokescreen of free pricing of petrol and diesel and go back to administered pricing regime,' says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

#GadgetSpeak: Is the Realme 2 better than the Redmi Y2?

#GadgetSpeak: Is the Realme 2 better than the Redmi Y2?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Ashish Narsale makes the comparison for you.

Heavy downpour paralyses Mumbai, red alert for 24 hrs

Heavy downpour paralyses Mumbai, red alert for 24 hrs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The Mumbai civic body asked all schools to remain shut and to ensure that the students were sent back home safely.

Bowlers deliver bonus-point win for WI vs SL

Bowlers deliver bonus-point win for WI vs SL

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Limited overs specialist Jonathan Carter and debutant Rovman Powell both hit lusty knocks to carry West Indies to a 62-run run victory over Sri Lanka in their triangular series match on Wednesday. With West Indies all out for 227 after losing their last five wickets for 18 runs, Sri Lanka struggled to chase down the target and were bowled out for 165 off 43.1 overs. Sri Lanka had beaten hosts Zimbabwe in the opening match of the series earlier in the week.

PHOTOS: Pujara hits century as India's batsmen dominate

PHOTOS: Pujara hits century as India's batsmen dominate

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara hit his second century of the series before India captain Virat Kohli declared their first innings closed at 443 for seven after tea on day two of the third Test against Australia on Thursday.

Rashid stars as Afghanistan outclass Bangladesh in T20 series opener

Rashid stars as Afghanistan outclass Bangladesh in T20 series opener

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Rashid came to bowl in the 11th over and put his team in a strong position straightaway by removing the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim (20) and Sabbir Rahman (0) off his first two deliveries. Bangladesh could not recover from the blow and ended at 122 all out in response to Afghanistan's 167 for eight.

Michelle Payne makes history, becomes the first female jockey to win Melbourne Cup

Michelle Payne makes history, becomes the first female jockey to win Melbourne Cup

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win the A$6.2 million (2.9 million) Melbourne Cup on Tuesday as she rode rank outsider Prince of Penzance to victory in Australia's richest and most prestigious race.

New Zealand hit by earthquake, 2 dead

New Zealand hit by earthquake, 2 dead

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The first event, a 7.8-magnitude quake, struck just after midnight Monday near the coastal community of Kaikoura, some 93 kilometers (55 miles) northeast of the city of Christchurch, the US Geological Survey reported.

Rishi Kapoor to play 90-year-old grandfather

Rishi Kapoor to play 90-year-old grandfather

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

His grandchildren are played by Fawad Khan, Siddharth Malhotra and Alia Batt, and the shooting is underway in Conoor.

Original British streaker to light up Lords... but fully dressed!

Original British streaker to light up Lords... but fully dressed!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Michael Angelow, the man who made cricket history when he became Britain's first sporting streaker by running through Lords is planning a shock return to the ground but has turned down The Duckworth Lewis Method request for a repeat performance.

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.

IPL PHOTOS: Rajasthan outclass Delhi in rain-hit match

IPL PHOTOS: Rajasthan outclass Delhi in rain-hit match

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Rajasthan Royals celebrated their return to their home ground at the Sawai Mansingh stadium with a 10-run win over Delhi Daredevils in the rain-hit Indian Premier League match in Jaipur on Wednesday.

Shubhankar on brink of history at World Golf Championships

Shubhankar on brink of history at World Golf Championships

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The 21-year-old, playing in his maiden PGA Tour event and first World Golf Championships tournament, remained the man to beat after a two-under-par 69 at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City.

Moto E5, Moto E5 Plus come with a massive advantage

Moto E5, Moto E5 Plus come with a massive advantage

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

But how do they compare with their competitors? Ashish Narsale has the answer.

Sports Shorts: Shooter Rizvi is World No 1 in 10m air pistol

Sports Shorts: Shooter Rizvi is World No 1 in 10m air pistol

Rediff.com2 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

China's economy slumps to 28 year low to 6.6% in 2018

China's economy slumps to 28 year low to 6.6% in 2018

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The deteriorating situation in China, a market that businesses around the world rely upon for growth, has spooked investors and prompted warnings from top companies like Apple.

Baroda in control against Vidarbha

Baroda in control against Vidarbha

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Baroda took control of their Group B Ranji Trophy match after bowling out Vidarbha for 264 on the second day Vadodara.

Jos Buttler hundred hands England ODI series victory

Jos Buttler hundred hands England ODI series victory

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

England's Jos Buttler struck a belligerent unbeaten 100 to set up a 16-run win over Australia in the third one-day international on Sunday, as the touring side took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Sports Shorts: Alonso takes second Le Mans 24 Hours win

Sports Shorts: Alonso takes second Le Mans 24 Hours win

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Du Plessis guides South Africa to series win over New Zealand

Du Plessis guides South Africa to series win over New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Faf du Plessis made a successful review of an lbw decision against him before guiding South Africa to a series-clinching six-wicket victory in the fifth and final One-dayer against New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday.

Surat woman murdered in California motel

Surat woman murdered in California motel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

A 62-year-old woman of Indian origin was killed in Tracy, California on Saturday last. The incident occurred at Hacienda Inn motel owned by Chempak Petal, brother of victim Lalita Patel.

FA Cup: Carroll heads Liverpool into final

FA Cup: Carroll heads Liverpool into final

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll headed an 87th minute winner to secure a 2-1 victory over Merseyside rivals Everton in an error-strewn FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

Inquest into death of batsman Hughes opens in Sydney

Inquest into death of batsman Hughes opens in Sydney

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

A coroner's inquest into the death of Phillip Hughes opened on Monday, almost two years after the Australian cricketer died when he was struck by a ball during a match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Hughes was hit on the back of the neck by a rising delivery when batting for South Australia in a domestic match on Nov. 25, 2014. He died two days later in a Sydney hospital.