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PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

CSK Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

CSK Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Led by Josh Hazlewood, RCB produced a dominant bowling performance to crush Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs.

Starc can't wait for Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be back on Aus shores

Starc can't wait for Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be back on Aus shores

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Currently, India leads the World Test Championships table with Australia in second place.

WPL PIX: Gardner fifty seals GG's dominant win over RCB

WPL PIX: Gardner fifty seals GG's dominant win over RCB

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Ashleigh Gardner led from the front with a blazing 58 off 31 balls as bottom-placed Gujarat Giants snapped their losing streak with a dominant six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Amid rising living costs, govt hikes minimum wage rates for workers

Amid rising living costs, govt hikes minimum wage rates for workers

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

This adjustment is aimed at helping workers cope with the rising cost of living, a labour ministry statement said.

Martyn century helps Australia to series sweep

Martyn century helps Australia to series sweep

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

Damien Martyn top scored with 101 as Australia, needing 292 to win, scored 294-8 on the fifth morning of the final Test to complete a first series sweep in South Africa.

Trump 2.0: Will Bulls Run Amok?

Trump 2.0: Will Bulls Run Amok?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'Investors looking at the next 6-12 months can be certain that the Fed will maintain its easing cycle, and we expect the overall environment to be conducive for fixed income investments for portfolio diversification.'

'Winning toss will be crucial in the Test series'

'Winning toss will be crucial in the Test series'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'At every venue, how many runs they get in the first innings, will be crucial.'

PIX: Quick-fire Bairstow helps England sweep Tests vs NZ

PIX: Quick-fire Bairstow helps England sweep Tests vs NZ

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 5 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand in Headingley on Monday.

Jamaica's sprint dynasty crumbles in Paris

Jamaica's sprint dynasty crumbles in Paris

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Jamaica's dominance in the women's 100 and 200 metres came to an abrupt end in Paris

BJP's student wing ABVP sweeps Delhi University polls

BJP's student wing ABVP sweeps Delhi University polls

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party's student wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad swept Delhi University students' union elections by bagging all four positions.

PICS: India thrash sorry Pakistan, put one foot in semis

PICS: India thrash sorry Pakistan, put one foot in semis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli anchored a tricky chase with an unbeaten 100.

PICS: Black Caps conquer India with big win in Pune

PICS: Black Caps conquer India with big win in Pune

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

It was a stunning defeat for India, who were dismantled by eight wickets in seamer-friendly conditions in the opening match at Bengaluru, as they suffered their first series loss on home soil since falling to England in 2012.

Nayab Singh Saini: BJP's surprise pick packs a punch

Nayab Singh Saini: BJP's surprise pick packs a punch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Months before the Haryana assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party replaced its strongman Manohar Lal Khattar as chief minister with low-profile OBC leader Nayab Singh Saini, a decision that surprised many.

Bypoll boost for NDA in Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya; jolt in Bengal

Bypoll boost for NDA in Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya; jolt in Bengal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The juggernaut of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, which triumphed in three of the four east and north-eastern states that went for assembly bypolls on Saturday, was halted yet again in West Bengal where Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress registered a six-on-six clean sweep.

Win over Afghans a big inspiration heading into Asia Cup: Babar

Win over Afghans a big inspiration heading into Asia Cup: Babar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam believes the recent thumping 3-0 ODI series win over Afghanistan will "inspire" his side and provide much-needed momentum heading into the Asia Cup.

'Embarrassing' India slammed as their 'ploy boomeranged'

'Embarrassing' India slammed as their 'ploy boomeranged'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Anil Kumble expressed his disappointment with India's humiliating 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand, particularly criticising the team's top-order batting and the questionable pitch preparation.

'Baahubali' moment: How Stalin and allies secured TN sweep

'Baahubali' moment: How Stalin and allies secured TN sweep

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

With the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and allies far ahead in all the 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state and 1 in neighbouring Puducherry, it appears the outcome, for the Stalin-led Dravidian party will be similar to the success of the popular flick Baahubali.

4 Months After Poor LS Score, How BJP Swept Vidarbha

4 Months After Poor LS Score, How BJP Swept Vidarbha

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'Slogans like 'Ek hai toh safe hai' and 'Batenge toh katenge' resonated with voters.'

India to test bench strength in 3rd T20I against Ireland?

India to test bench strength in 3rd T20I against Ireland?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Jasprit Bumrah will have to balance between adding miles to his legs and checking his team's bench-strength as India aim to complete a comfortable clean-sweep against Ireland.

Delhi results a referendum on Kejriwal, not Modi: Cong

Delhi results a referendum on Kejriwal, not Modi: Cong

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Results of the Delhi assembly election are not a vindication of Prime Minister's Narendra Modi's policies but a referendum on Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party, the Congress said on Saturday as it vowed to bounce back from another whitewash.

Root eyes series sweep over India for Ashes confidence boost

Root eyes series sweep over India for Ashes confidence boost

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Before heading to Australia for the Ashes in the winter, England play seven Tests at home against New Zealand and India this summer.

AAP will replace Congress nationally: Raghav Chadha

AAP will replace Congress nationally: Raghav Chadha

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

With the Aam Aadmi Party looking set for a clean sweep in the Punjab assembly polls, its leader Raghav Chadha on Thursday said the party will emerge as the national and natural replacement of the Congress in the coming days.

Sundar doffs hat to Suryakumar's gutsy captaincy

Sundar doffs hat to Suryakumar's gutsy captaincy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'We all know he has a big heart when he goes out there to bat but also he has a big heart in terms of leadership as well. All the credits to him and (it was) amazing of him.'

Can India pull-off a win against England to sweep T20 series?

Can India pull-off a win against England to sweep T20 series?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

After rebounding superbly from the Test loss to England with a convincing victory in the Twenty20 series opener, India will be keen to complete a clean sweep of the shortest format by winning the second and final game in Mumbai on Saturday.

Australia pull ahead after Hazlewood, Lyon restrict Windies

Australia pull ahead after Hazlewood, Lyon restrict Windies

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Windies were restricted in their second innings by economical seamer Josh Hazlewood (3-23) and spinner Nathan Lyon (3-42).

A Chimney Sweep Returns To Berlin

A Chimney Sweep Returns To Berlin

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

As chilly weather approaches, Norbert Skrobek, the chimney sweep, gets to work in Berlin. Skrobek says he is facing enormous demand from Berliners seeking to use coal or wood to heat their apartments as an alternative to natural gas due to skyrocketing energy prices.

Exit polls: Somnath Bharti to 'shave his head' if...

Exit polls: Somnath Bharti to 'shave his head' if...

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti on Saturday vowed to shave his head if Narendra Modi retained the prime minister's post while his party's national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asserted that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) would form a 'strong and stable' government at the Centre.

Harry Brook returns home; to miss India series

Harry Brook returns home; to miss India series

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

England's Harry Brook will miss the five-match Test series against India as the middle-order batsman will return home with immediate effect because of personal reasons, the ECB announced on Sunday.

Gukesh is not Rapport's favourite for World Chess Championship

Gukesh is not Rapport's favourite for World Chess Championship

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'I like to be challenged by the strongest players on the planet, even though it's going to get more difficult with this young Indian generation coming up. But I am not entirely depressed.'

Aam Aadmi Party gets a 'broom' to clean up politics

Aam Aadmi Party gets a 'broom' to clean up politics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday got 'broom' as its election symbol for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls.

How Varun Chakravarthy Reinvented Himself

How Varun Chakravarthy Reinvented Himself

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Ever since he has come back into the Indian team last year in October last year, Varun Chakravarthy has proved to be unstoppable, picking up 27 wickets in 10 matches

PIX: Barcelona back to winning ways; Inter cruise

PIX: Barcelona back to winning ways; Inter cruise

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Barcelona snapped their four-match winless streak in LaLiga with an emphatic 7-1 victory over Valencia on Sunday.

India inch closer to WTC final berth

India inch closer to WTC final berth

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

India still need two more wins from the remaining three Tests of the series to guarantee themselves a place in the WTC final.

'Discrimination Is Present Among Scheduled Castes Too'

'Discrimination Is Present Among Scheduled Castes Too'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'All of these guys who are opposing the Supreme Court judgment are from dominant scheduled caste communities and none of them come from the scavenging community.' 'Not a single scavenging leader will oppose this Supreme Court judgment.'

Mega clean-up drive in full swing post Noida twin tower demolition

Mega clean-up drive in full swing post Noida twin tower demolition

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

While Emerald Court would take one more day to be cleaned, the work at ATS Village could extend up to seven days due to more rubble and dust on the premises, according to officials.

BJP storms to power in Delhi after 26 yrs as AAP bites dust

BJP storms to power in Delhi after 26 yrs as AAP bites dust

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday returned to power in Delhi after more than 26 years to sweep away the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party with a two-thirds majority on the back of a hyper localised campaign and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'AAP-da'(disaster) blitzkrieg.

'Jhulan will remain a benchmark for young cricketers'

'Jhulan will remain a benchmark for young cricketers'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The BCCI has described Jhulan Goswami's two decade-long international career as "monumental", saying an era has come to an end with the retirement of one of women's cricket's greatest players.

Modi is champion of corruption: Rahul Gandhi

Modi is champion of corruption: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dubbed the electoral bonds as the 'world's biggest extortion scheme' and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the 'champion of corruption'.

3rd Test: England dismiss Pakistan for 304 on Day 1

3rd Test: England dismiss Pakistan for 304 on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

England were 7-1 at stumps with Ben Duckett (4) and Ollie Pope (3) batting together