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Clarity in shot selection gives Campbell maiden Test ton

Clarity in shot selection gives Campbell maiden Test ton

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Campbell, who became the first Windies opener to score a Test hundred in India in 23 years, reached the landmark with a six, hitting Ravindra Jadeja over wide long-on.

Ethiopians Abate, Yeshi triumph in Mumbai Marathon

Ethiopians Abate, Yeshi triumph in Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Ethiopians' domination in the Mumbai Marathon continued as Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole won the men's and women's elite race titles respectively.

Team India eye T20 domination after ODI clean sweep

Team India eye T20 domination after ODI clean sweep

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

After an emphatic ODI clean-sweep, India would be looking to continue their dominance when they square off against Zimbabwe in a couple of Twenty20 Internationals starting in Harare on Friday.

Nepal down Scotland to end 12-year winless run in T20 World Cup

Nepal down Scotland to end 12-year winless run in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Dipendra Singh Airee's quickfire fifty and Sompal Kami's three-wicket haul helped Nepal overpower Scotland to end their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a high, in Mumbai on Tuesday.

How A Sanitation Worker Became A Celebrity

How A Sanitation Worker Became A Celebrity

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

S Padma, a street cleaner in Chennai, found a box full of gold worth more than Rs 45 lakh and returned it. 'I have been sweeping the streets of Chennai for 21 years. Nobody in the street knew me. I was just a faceless, nameless sanitation worker in an orange and blue uniform.'

India Need To Be Wary Of The World Champions

India Need To Be Wary Of The World Champions

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

South Africa will aim for their first Test victory in India in more than 15 years.

Gill's first series loss as ODI skipper!

Gill's first series loss as ODI skipper!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

The 26 year old rued the dropped catches, which ultimately cost India the match and the series.

Gill tastes first Test series success as India beat Windies

Gill tastes first Test series success as India beat Windies

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'I am getting used to managing this side.'

Davis Cup: Dhakshineswar wins decider, India shock Netherlands

Davis Cup: Dhakshineswar wins decider, India shock Netherlands

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Dhakshineswar Suresh wins fifth rubber against Guy De Oden to lead India to 3-2 win over higher-ranked Netherlands in Davis Cup Qualifiers.

When Smriti Irani made a clean 'sweep'

When Smriti Irani made a clean 'sweep'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

In a bid to promote the ambitious 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' (Clean India Mission), Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani made a surprise visit to a government school in Delhi and participated in a cleaning drive.

Sinner extends unbeaten run at ATP Finals

Sinner extends unbeaten run at ATP Finals

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Shelton was broken in the opening and closing games of the first set, unable to take advantage of a break point at 2-1 down while Sinner was always capable of pulling out an ace at the crucial time, hitting two in that fourth game to hold serve.

8 Best Hotels And Resorts In Asia

8 Best Hotels And Resorts In Asia

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Cond Nast's editors have sat down, like they do yearly and listed their favourite stays in Asia.

Will Nitish get a record 5th term? Bihar to decide today

Will Nitish get a record 5th term? Bihar to decide today

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

People of Bihar wait with bated breath for Friday's counting of votes polled in the recent assembly elections, which will decide whether Janata Dal-United supremo Nitish Kumar, the state's longest-serving chief minister, will get a record fifth term or whether a change in government will be witnessed.

Budget 2026: What will Nirmala Sitharaman do?

Budget 2026: What will Nirmala Sitharaman do?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's biggest challenge will be to find a new growth driver, particularly against the backdrop of a global economy ravaged by heightened uncertainty and fragmentation, financial markets on a precipice, and global commodity prices on a continued uptrend.

RG Kar fails to sway voters as TMC makes clean sweep in Bengal bypolls

RG Kar fails to sway voters as TMC makes clean sweep in Bengal bypolls

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The bypolls were held in six constituencies - Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur, Taldangra, Sitai (SC), and Madarihat (ST) - following the resignation of MLAs who had vacated their assembly seats after securing victories in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

BJP makes clean sweep in Varanasi, Gorakhpur; SP wins all seats in Azamgarh

BJP makes clean sweep in Varanasi, Gorakhpur; SP wins all seats in Azamgarh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The BJP and its allies won all assembly seats in Modi's Varanasi and Adityanath's Gorakhpur, and the SP bagged all 10 segments in Yadav's Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituency.

PHOTOS: India trounce South Africa for 3-0 clean sweep

PHOTOS: India trounce South Africa for 3-0 clean sweep

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

A dominant India quickly wrapped up the last two wickets to win by a comprehensive margin of an innings and 202 runs and complete an emphatic 3-0 series whitewash against South Africa.

Asian Archery C'ships: Deepika, Ankita pull off upsets

Asian Archery C'ships: Deepika, Ankita pull off upsets

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Deepika, Dhiraj lead India's charge in Asian Archery Championship

India U-19 rewrite history with crushing win in Australia

India U-19 rewrite history with crushing win in Australia

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

India U-19 completed their clean sweep of Australia U-19 in the latter's backyard with a seven-wicket win in the second and final Youth Test, in Mackay on Wednesday.

'No one questioned spin tracks when India were winning'

'No one questioned spin tracks when India were winning'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar feels the debate over preparing a spin-friendly track at the Eden Gardens for the opening Test against South Africa is pointless as the country has been laying out such wickets for ages.

Wade heroics help Aus avoid clean sweep against India

Wade heroics help Aus avoid clean sweep against India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Images from the third T20 International between Australia and India, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, on Tuesday.

SAG: Indian shooters reign supreme with clean sweep

SAG: Indian shooters reign supreme with clean sweep

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Indian shooters ruled the roost for the fourth successive day as they made a clean sweep of all the six gold medals on offer in the 12th South Asian Games, in Guwahati, on Saturday.

Which Of These Gorgeous Animal Pix Do You Like?

Which Of These Gorgeous Animal Pix Do You Like?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Natural History Museum, London, has officially unveiled the 24-image shortlist for the 2026 Nuveen People's Choice Award. This prestigious contest, a key part of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and supported by lead sponsor Nuveen, invites the public to decide which image will be crowned the winner.

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman tries to cover all bases, leaves out markets

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman tries to cover all bases, leaves out markets

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Budget 2026 sticks to fiscal discipline, shuns populist measures despite five key state elections coming up, but ends up rattling stock markets with a higher transaction tax on derivatives trading.

1st ODI PIX: Kohli misses ton but powers India to victory

1st ODI PIX: Kohli misses ton but powers India to victory

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the first ODI played between India and New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday

NDA sweep in Bihar would be fitting tribute to Nehru: Rajnath

NDA sweep in Bihar would be fitting tribute to Nehru: Rajnath

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said a two-thirds majority for the National Democratic Alliance in the 243-member Bihar assembly will be a fitting tribute to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birthday on November 14, the day poll results will be announced.

New Zealand clean sweep series

New Zealand clean sweep series

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Off-spinner Mark Craig grabbed three wickets after lunch as New Zealand completed a 193-run victory, and 2-0 series sweep, shortly before tea on the final day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve on Wednesday.

Clean sweep by Indian shuttlers

Clean sweep by Indian shuttlers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

Chetan Anand and Trupti Murgunde won the men's and women's singles crowns at the South Asian Games as India won all the five gold medals at stake.

ATP Finals: Aliassime in last four; Sinner unbeaten

ATP Finals: Aliassime in last four; Sinner unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the last four of the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 7-6(4) round-robin win over two-times winner Alexander Zverev on Friday and Jannik Sinner extended his indoor hardcourt unbeaten run by beating American Ben Shelton.

'G-RAM-G Is A Work Guarantee Without Any Guarantee'

'G-RAM-G Is A Work Guarantee Without Any Guarantee'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

'A work guarantee that can be switched off at will is no guarantee at all.'

'Air pollution not a one-day issue': Delhi minister slams AAP

'Air pollution not a one-day issue': Delhi minister slams AAP

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Delhi cabinet minister Parvesh Verma launched a sharp attack on the previous AAP government, alleging failure to carry out basic civic works over the past decade, leading to issues like garbage mountains, broken roads, pollution, and Yamuna cleaning.

Big Upset! Nepal thrash West Indies to seal T20I series

Big Upset! Nepal thrash West Indies to seal T20I series

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

This is Nepal's first-ever series victory against a Test playing nation.

Will India Stick To The Same XI In Delhi?

Will India Stick To The Same XI In Delhi?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The final Test begins on Friday in New Delhi, and the Shubman Gill-led side is expected to maintain their winning combination as they look to wrap up the home series.

Red Fort blast accused communicate with Pak handlers via 'ghost' SIM cards

Red Fort blast accused communicate with Pak handlers via 'ghost' SIM cards

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The outcome of the investigations essentially formed the basis for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to issue a sweeping directive on November 28 last year, mandating that app-based communication services like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal must be continuously linked to an active, physical SIM card within the device.

Pakistan make history, sweep South Africa at home!

Pakistan make history, sweep South Africa at home!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Pakistan completed a clean sweep of their One-day International series in South Africa with victory by 36 runs in the third and final clash at The Wanderers on Sunday.

Dettol makes a clean sweep

Dettol makes a clean sweep

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Dettol is the leader in the anti-septic liquid category.

Nawaz spins Pakistan to win over West Indies in Florida

Nawaz spins Pakistan to win over West Indies in Florida

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

The result extends a difficult run for the West Indies, who were coming off a clean sweep of defeats across formats against Australia earlier in the week.

Bihar on edge: RJD warns of 'Nepal-like situation' if.....

Bihar on edge: RJD warns of 'Nepal-like situation' if.....

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Bihar is preparing for the counting of votes in the recent assembly elections, with political leaders reviewing preparations and expressing confidence in their respective alliances' prospects. Security measures are in place to ensure a smooth and transparent counting process.

Root hits ton as England deny India clean sweep

Root hits ton as England deny India clean sweep

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Joe Root scored his second ODI hundred as England denied India a clean sweep with a 41-run victory in the fifth and final match of the One-Day International series, in Leeds.

World Para GP: India sweep men's discus throw F11

World Para GP: India sweep men's discus throw F11

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

India dominated the men's 100 metres T44 category, in which Mit Bharatbha Patel sprinted to gold in 12.67 seconds.