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Pakistan captain Babar refuses to endorse betting firm

Pakistan captain Babar refuses to endorse betting firm

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has refused to wear and endorse the logo of a betting firm during the upcoming Lanka Premier League.

Kohli's World Cup Ultimatum!

Kohli's World Cup Ultimatum!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

In the lead-up to the World Cup commencing on October 5, Virat Kohli has issued a clear directive to his friends: No ticket requests.

Thousands greet Sri Lankans in Colombo

Thousands greet Sri Lankans in Colombo

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Thousands of fans braved monsoon rains to give Sri Lanka's World Cup cricketers a rousing reception on Thursday.

ITC would increasingly try to go outside India: Sanjiv Puri

ITC would increasingly try to go outside India: Sanjiv Puri

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Sanjiv Puri, chairman and managing director of ITC, is looking to expand the conglomerate's play outside India by taking "strategic positions" in markets close to home in the non-cigarette fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and hospitality businesses. In a recent conversation with Business Standard, Puri revealed that ITC is setting sights beyond India's borders. "We already export to 100-odd countries. We want to scale that up and take some strategic positions in markets close to us," he said.

Pakistan's dominance continues in rain-ravaged Test vs Lanka

Pakistan's dominance continues in rain-ravaged Test vs Lanka

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Pakistan are 1-0 up in the two-Test series having won the opening match in Galle by four wickets.

Pick Your Indian Team for Sri Lanka Game

Pick Your Indian Team for Sri Lanka Game

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Sri Lanka?

SpiceJet plans flights to Dhaka, Colombo

SpiceJet plans flights to Dhaka, Colombo

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Low cost airline SpiceJet, will introduce international flights to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal from Kolkata by June.

Colombo Test ends in a drab draw

Colombo Test ends in a drab draw

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

The second Test between India and Sri Lanka at the SSC Ground in Colombo ended in a predictable draw on Friday. Sri Lanka, having allowed India take a 65-run lead, scored 129 for 3 in their second innings on the fifth and final day before play was called off.

Tendulkar, Raina lead India's fightback in Colombo

Tendulkar, Raina lead India's fightback in Colombo

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

Sachin Tendulkar posted his 48th Test hundred and Suresh Raina was unbeaten on 66, as India ended Day 3 on 382 for four, in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the naked eye, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Soccer PIX: Leaders Real Madrid held to frustrating draw

Soccer PIX: Leaders Real Madrid held to frustrating draw

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

La Liga leaders Real Madrid were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at lowly city rivals Rayo Vallecano on Sunday as Joselu's early strike was cancelled out by Raul de Tomas' penalty, a result that could spice up the title race with surprise package Girona.

Dunith Wellalage sets records ablaze with magical spell

Dunith Wellalage sets records ablaze with magical spell

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

With five-for, Wellalage lives up to expectations

Naseem's injury could derail Pakistan's Asia Cup dreams

Naseem's injury could derail Pakistan's Asia Cup dreams

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Asia Cup: Injury scare for Pakistan''s Naseem Shah versus Bangladesh

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'Namaste behno aur bhaiyo, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon'

'Adani has deep pockets...'

'Adani has deep pockets...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Adani can attract vessels at a much lower cost to Vizhinjam as he has the financial muscle to do so.'

Sri Lanka president invites Karunanidhi to Colombo

Sri Lanka president invites Karunanidhi to Colombo

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has invited Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi to Colombo to apprise him of the ethnic Tamils issue, Sri Lankan Tamil MP Arumuga Thondaiman claimed today.

Tamils' issue: India rushes NSA to Colombo

Tamils' issue: India rushes NSA to Colombo

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Narayanan, who will be accompanied by Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon, is expected to take up issues like devolution of powers to Tamils in the island and their immediate rehabilitation in view of their sufferings undergone during the current war.

SLC takes legal action against Sports Minister

SLC takes legal action against Sports Minister

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Sri Lankan Cricket, on Wednesday, slapped a defamation lawsuit against sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe for making "damaging defamatory statements" against it, deepening the administrative crisis in the country.

Pakistan Game: Will Rahul Play?

Pakistan Game: Will Rahul Play?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super 4s match against Pakistan?

Sanju Samson leaves Team India squad: Sources

Sanju Samson leaves Team India squad: Sources

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

In the Super Four stage, the Men in Blue will take on Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan to set up India final

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan to set up India final

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo on Thursday.

PCB in deadlock with ACC on demanding additional compensation

PCB in deadlock with ACC on demanding additional compensation

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

PCB was caught in a deadlock with the ACC for demanding additional compensation on organising chartered flights between Pakistan and Sri Lanka during the Asia Cup.

Pakistan dominate WTC standings; India second

Pakistan dominate WTC standings; India second

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Pakistan consolidated its top spot in the 2023-24 ICC World Test Championship table after a a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka.

Colombo to host India Trade Fair

Colombo to host India Trade Fair

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Sri Lanka's capital Colombo will host a five-day India Trade Fair this October in an effort to boost bilateral trade, officials said Monday.

Pakistan shuffle squad ahead of Asia Cup

Pakistan shuffle squad ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pakistan, co-hosts of the Asia Cup, will take on Nepal in the tournament opener in Multan on Wednesday and will be in high spirits after their whitewash of Afghanistan.

Rohit-Kohli fastest pair to go past 5000 runs in ODIs!

Rohit-Kohli fastest pair to go past 5000 runs in ODIs!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Rohit and Kohli became the fastest batting pair to reach the milestone of 5000 runs in ODIs.

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Following the ICC Hall of Fame announcement on November 13, 2023, open letters have been written to the inductees by those close to them. Here, Sourav Ganguly salutes inductee #112, Virender Sehwag.

Theekshana out of Asia Cup final due to injury

Theekshana out of Asia Cup final due to injury

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Maheesh Theekshana will miss the Asia Cup final against India after sustaining a hamstring injury

Asia Cup weather forecast brings hope for rain-free finals

Asia Cup weather forecast brings hope for rain-free finals

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Sri Lanka meteorological department predicts better weather in coming days

Tata Realty to scale up business in India, overseas

Tata Realty to scale up business in India, overseas

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Tata Realty and Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Tata Sons, is looking to expand its business with over 50 projects across major cities in India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The combined projects boast a development potential exceeding 51 million sq ft, according to a top executive. The Mumbai-based real estate major has completed the first phase of project developments in Male (the Maldives), and is gearing up for the second phase. It has also expanded its footprint in Sri Lanka and plans to add about 2 million sq ft. in Colombo.

PHOTOS: Amid flares and crowd trouble, Pakistan win in Colombo

PHOTOS: Amid flares and crowd trouble, Pakistan win in Colombo

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Crowd trouble tarnished Pakistan's victory over Sri Lanka as missiles were thrown onto the pitch in the third ODI in Colombo.

'You saved us, prevented bloodbath': Sri Lanka thanks India

'You saved us, prevented bloodbath': Sri Lanka thanks India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

'Never expected, and never in history, not a single country has extended that kind of assistance'

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

It is also understood that the board is quite happy with the way Dravid has managed the team along with captain Rohit over the last two years despite not landing any global trophies.

'Fakhar Zaman is an amazing human being'

'Fakhar Zaman is an amazing human being'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

His kind gesture was widely appreciated on social media.

Colombo's denial mode over ISI doesn't help things

Colombo's denial mode over ISI doesn't help things

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Even without the ISI, ISIS and Al Qaeda, Tamil Nadu, otherwise acknowledged as a progressive and developed State in the Indian context, has been at the centre of 'multiple militancy' for decades now, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Colombo port adds to India's China woes

Colombo port adds to India's China woes

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

'A Chinese company is in the final fray to get a foothold in the strategic Port of Colombo.'

Stats: A day of many records in Colombo

Stats: A day of many records in Colombo

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

The fourth day of second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday saw a plethora of records being established.

Colombo Test: Runs record on first two days

Colombo Test: Runs record on first two days

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

All the five players who came out to bat in the Sri Lankan first innings in the second Test against India in Colombo scored at least a fifty.