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Motera ODI: West Indies upset India to keep series alive

Motera ODI: West Indies upset India to keep series alive

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

West Indies finally got their act together to snatch an upset 16-run victory over world champions India to keep themselves afloat in the five-match series in the third One-Day International in Ahmedabad on Monday.

PHOTOS: Kohli dazzles as India race past SL

PHOTOS: Kohli dazzles as India race past SL

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Images from the ODI tri-series between India and Sri Lanka in Hobart on Tuesday.

Can a rescue package help Kingfisher Airlines?

Can a rescue package help Kingfisher Airlines?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Analysts say piecemeal bailouts won't work, serious cash infusion is needed.

Kingfisher cancels 40 flights; hundreds stranded

Kingfisher cancels 40 flights; hundreds stranded

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

As over 40 flights were cancelled across the country on Tuesday, the airline informed DGCA that it had 28 functional aircraft, out of 64 planes in November last.

'Our aim is to make the top four'

'Our aim is to make the top four'

Rediff.com15 May 2012

West Indian Dwyane Bravo, who hit a last ball six to keep Chennai Super Kings afloat in the ongoing Indian Premier League, said that he backed himself to score the five runs needed of Kolkata Knight Riders' pacer Rajat Bhatia's final delivery.

If you do the right things, you need less luck: Sangakkara

If you do the right things, you need less luck: Sangakkara

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Deccan Chargers skipper Kumar Sangakkara on Saturday conceded that it was not just bad luck but their complete failure to click as a team that has been their undoing in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

PIX: New Zealand stun India to reach World Cup final

PIX: New Zealand stun India to reach World Cup final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

New Zealand survived Ravindra Jadeja's late onslaught to stun India by 18 runs in a low-scoring thriller on Wednesday and reach the ICC World Cup final for the second time in a row.

The billion-dollar question before Vodafone Group

The billion-dollar question before Vodafone Group

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Based on Statista data for 2019, Vodafone has 17.2 million subscribers in the UK, 29.5 million in Germany, and over 13.7 million in Spain. Without Voda Idea, the Group will become smaller than Airtel and Jio.

9 mutual funds that survived the market crash in 2011

9 mutual funds that survived the market crash in 2011

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Here's what helped them stand tall amidst a falling market and what you can expect from them in 2012.

Is Kejriwal a plaything in the hands of a coterie?

Is Kejriwal a plaything in the hands of a coterie?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'In its short life, AAP has distinguished itself in many, many, governance spheres.' 'But party democracy is not one of them,' notes Aditi Phadnis.

Virat Kohli on how India achieved the impossible at Hobart

Virat Kohli on how India achieved the impossible at Hobart

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Virat Kohli, who smashed an unbeaten 133 to guide India to a morale-boosting victory over Sri Lanka in a crunch tri-series match in Hobart on Tuesday, said his side was confident of winning the tie in 40 overs and they took it as playing two Twenty20 games.

Spirit of Cricket debate rises again with India at centre

Spirit of Cricket debate rises again with India at centre

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

The spirit of cricket debate was reignited once again at the ongoing ODI tri-series and it was India at the centre of it all yet again.

Kingfisher may hive off ATR aircraft fleet

Kingfisher may hive off ATR aircraft fleet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Kingfisher Airlines, struggling to stay afloat, may spin off its ATR fleet and loyalty programme (frequent flier programme) into separate units.

Clarke leads Aus recovery after SA pacers strike

Clarke leads Aus recovery after SA pacers strike

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Captain Michael Clarke defied a rampant Dale Steyn with an authoritative century to keep Australia afloat on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday. Clarke reached the close, when bad light forced the players from the field with 23 overs still to be bowled, on 107 not out as Australia posted 214 for eight after being sent in to bat.

India vs Aus, Pink-ball Test: Images from Day 1

India vs Aus, Pink-ball Test: Images from Day 1

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Images from Day 1 of the pink-ball first Test between Australia and India, in Adelaide, on Thursday.

IM on back foot, terror suspect tells Gujarat cops

IM on back foot, terror suspect tells Gujarat cops

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Danish Riyaz has told interrogators that the arrests have severely dented IM's operations and badly affected its recruitment and fund-raising drives. That in turn has reduced the Indian Mujahideen's capabilities to execute serial bombings. Toral Varia reports

CL T20: Bravo leads holders Chennai to win over Cobras

CL T20: Bravo leads holders Chennai to win over Cobras

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Dwayne Bravo's unbeaten counter-attacking 25-ball 46 lifted defending champions Chennai Super Kings from a hopeless situation to a stunning four-wicket victory over Cape Cobras in a Champions League Twenty20 match on Wednesday.

Somdev doubtful for reverse singles against Nishikori

Somdev doubtful for reverse singles against Nishikori

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

India's World Group hopes are hanging by a slender thread as its top singles player, Somdev Devvarman is still doubtful to play Sunday's reverse singles in the play-off tie against Japan due to a shoulder injury.

Images: West Indies beat India despite Rohit's 95

Images: West Indies beat India despite Rohit's 95

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Images from the third ODI between India and West Indies played at the Motera ground in Ahmedabad, on Monday.

With Jordan's mind coach, Sreesanth readies for redemption

With Jordan's mind coach, Sreesanth readies for redemption

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'The only place through which I can give an answer is through IPL even if I play for India. I want to face the fear and that's the only way to live life.'

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Stefanos Tsitsipas confirmed his meteoric rise into the highest echelon of men's tennis by battling back to beat Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-7(6) 6-2 7-6(4) in a compelling title duel at the ATP Finals on Sunday.

'Global markets see uncertainty but India still a bright spot'

'Global markets see uncertainty but India still a bright spot'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'Whatever happens in any part of the world affects us.'

India still seek elusive win against England

India still seek elusive win against England

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

Trailing 0-2, it will take nothing short of a miracle for a depleted and humiliated India to turn things around and stay afloat when they take on a rampaging England in the fourth one-dayer of a five-match series at the Lord's in London on Sunday.

When fearless Daredevils eclipsed Sunrisers

When fearless Daredevils eclipsed Sunrisers

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Nair has been struggling with his batting and he made 39 from 20 balls on Tuesday with the help of five fours and two sixes.

'With failure, you learn a lot of things'

'With failure, you learn a lot of things'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

'Nothing will fall into anybody's lap for free.' 'There is a lot of competition out there, there are a lot of people to take your place.' 'It's never easy.'

Want a job? 7 things graduates MUST do in the lockdown

Want a job? 7 things graduates MUST do in the lockdown

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Recruiters are now in search of candidates with soft skills alongside tech-based knowledge, says Ambrish Sinha.

Greece will do everything to seal deal with lenders

Greece will do everything to seal deal with lenders

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Greek finance minister to hold talks with bankers on Sunday

IPL: RCB hope Kohli continues golden run against Kings XI Punjab

IPL: RCB hope Kohli continues golden run against Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Desperate to get their campaigns back on track, the two bottom placed teams in the Indian Premier League -- Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore -- lock horns in Mohali on Monday, aiming to keep their winning momentum going to stay afloat in the ninth edition of the T20 league.

IPL PIX: Kings XI Punjab keep hopes alive after 14-run win over KKR

IPL PIX: Kings XI Punjab keep hopes alive after 14-run win over KKR

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Needing a win to keep their play-offs hopes alive, KXIP could put up just 167 for 6 after being put into bat but they defended the total courtesy a remarkable show by their bowlers at the PCA Stadium.

London builders target cash-rich Indians

London builders target cash-rich Indians

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

As Britain's housing market continues its downward spiral due to recession, London's biggest builders are targeting cash-rich investors from India and other emerging economies to stay afloat.

PHOTOS: Dhoni delights fans as Kohli misses nets in Cuttack

PHOTOS: Dhoni delights fans as Kohli misses nets in Cuttack

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

An excited crowd made a beeline at the Barabati Stadium but to their disappointment captain Virat Kohli and most of the Indian players skipped the optional practice session on the eve of the second ODI against England.

She made India fall in love with bread

She made India fall in love with bread

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Chef Aditi Handa, who is deeply invested in baking, makes the most delicious sourdough.

How the Navy saved 125 from a raging sea

How the Navy saved 125 from a raging sea

Rediff.com28 May 2021

With 40 officers and 260 men, INS Kochi sailed into the eye of a cyclonic storm and rescued 125 men who had jumped into the sea from a sinking barge. It was one of the Indian Navy's greatest rescue operations.

PIX: How Chase revived West Indies after Yadavs inflict damage

PIX: How Chase revived West Indies after Yadavs inflict damage

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Roston Chase closed in on his fourth test hundred as he forged a century partnership with skipper Jason Holder to help West Indies to 295 for seven on the opening day of the second and final test against India on Friday.

Gilchrist praises team for outclassing Delhi

Gilchrist praises team for outclassing Delhi

Rediff.com15 May 2011

A 29-run victory over Delhi Daredevils kept Kings XI Punjab afloat in the Indian Premier League and skipper Adam Gilchrist attributed the win to their all-round clinical display.

Rains lash northern Karnataka; 136 killed

Rains lash northern Karnataka; 136 killed

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

Incessant rains continued to lash northern Karnataka on Saturday, as the death toll due to the resultant floods rose to 136. Gulbarga district was the worst hit by nature's fury and the death toll across the state is likely to rise, fear officials. The state government has now launched relief and rescue operations in full swing.

Tanya, Mansi impress as Indian women edge Sri Lanka, clinch series

Tanya, Mansi impress as Indian women edge Sri Lanka, clinch series

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

India also earned two additional points as the match is a part of the ICC Women's Championship.

Pradeep Singh Kharola is new Air India CMD

Pradeep Singh Kharola is new Air India CMD

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

A 1985-batch Karnataka cadre officer, Kharola would be steering the national airline at a time when the government has started the process for its strategic divestment.

Amphibious cycles from 2 Indian innovators

Amphibious cycles from 2 Indian innovators

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

You can move on land and water with ease thanks to these bicycles designed by Dwarka Prasad Chaurasiya and Mohammed Saidullah about three decades back.

Medvedev seeks democratic modernisation of Russia

Medvedev seeks democratic modernisation of Russia

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

As the Soviet achievements keeping the Russian economy afloat are waning, President Dmitry Medvedev, on Thursday, sought an urgent modernisation of the country, insisting that it should happen "through democratic values and institutions".