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Australia mulling bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2023

Australia mulling bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2023

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Australia is weighing up a bid to host the 2023 Asian Cup following China's decision to step away as original hosts

12 South African cheetahs to reach India on Saturday; to be kept in Kuno park

12 South African cheetahs to reach India on Saturday; to be kept in Kuno park

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

He said the South African cheetahs will first arrive at the Gwalior Air Force base in MP on Saturday morning and 30 minutes later they will be transported some 165km away to KNP in Sheopur district by IAF helicopters.

No definitive conclusion on Covid origin theory: White House

No definitive conclusion on Covid origin theory: White House

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

"The intelligence community and the rest of the government are still looking at this. There's not been a definitive conclusion, so it's difficult for me to say, nor should I feel like I should have to defend press reporting about a possible preliminary indication here," National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby told reporters at a daily White House news conference.

8 cheetahs to arrive in India in this special jet

8 cheetahs to arrive in India in this special jet

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Cheetah will have to spend their entire air transit period empty stomach, a senior Indian forest department official said on Tuesday.

BCCI reviews India's Asia Cup flop show

BCCI reviews India's Asia Cup flop show

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The best performance (barring Afghanistan game) was against Sri Lanka when 78 runs came off those nine overs.

China violated sovereignty of several nations including India: US

China violated sovereignty of several nations including India: US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

China has 'violated the sovereignty' of not just the United States but of countries across five continents, Secretary of State Antony Blinken alleged Wednesday, days after US fighter jets shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon.

2022 was the 5th warmest year on record, says NASA

2022 was the 5th warmest year on record, says NASA

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

"This warming trend is alarming," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.

'Chhetri may be playing his last season'

'Chhetri may be playing his last season'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

India head coach Igor Stimac feels this may be the final season of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri's career.

AIFF offers India coach a new deal...with a warning

AIFF offers India coach a new deal...with a warning

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The benchmark for the Croatian former World Cupper may seem to be a bit high but Prabhakaran said it was "the technical committee's decision and is endorsed by the executive committee."

US mulls action against Chinese entities linked to balloon incursion

US mulls action against Chinese entities linked to balloon incursion

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official asserted that it is known that China used these balloons for surveillance.

Cummins has India on radar after crushing Sri Lanka

Cummins has India on radar after crushing Sri Lanka

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Australia are on the cusp of a series victory in Sri Lanka and captain Pat Cummins believes the exposure to sub-continental conditions augurs well for their next big target of winning a Test series in India next year.

Indian football legend Tulsidas Balaram passes away

Indian football legend Tulsidas Balaram passes away

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Asian Games gold medallist and Olympian Tulsidas Balaram, part of Indian football's 'holy trinity' in the 1950s and 60s, passed away in Kolkata on Thursday after a prolonged illness, sources close to his family said.

India's Murali Sreeshankar claims long jump gold in Greece

India's Murali Sreeshankar claims long jump gold in Greece

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Jeswin Aldrin, meanwhile, finished fifth after he hit the 7.69m mark at the 17th Iberoamerican Meeting in Huelva, Spain.

Krrish, Ravi enter Asian Youth & Junior Boxing C'ships final

Krrish, Ravi enter Asian Youth & Junior Boxing C'ships final

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

In the final, Krrish and Ravi will take on Tajikistan's Anushervon Fazylov and Ilkhomjon Ergashev of Uzbekistan respectively.

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

A title match requires months of preparation and pulling out of other events, putting together a team of seconds, etc. Carlsen just says he lacks the motivation to do this again.

Sable conquers another frontier, breaks 5000m National record

Sable conquers another frontier, breaks 5000m National record

Rediff.com7 May 2022

India's 3000m steeplechase record holder Avinash Sable bettered the National 5000m record at the Sound Running Track Meet at San Juan Capistrano, California on Friday.

Rohit's verdict on Bhuvneshwar's form after defeat against Sri Lanka

Rohit's verdict on Bhuvneshwar's form after defeat against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Rohit rubbished the talks of bowlers being demoralised and said that they are confident.

How Jay Shah plans to aid cricket's growth in Africa

How Jay Shah plans to aid cricket's growth in Africa

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Asian Cricket Council is set to play a role in helping grow the game in Africa through a plan prepared by ACC chief Jay Shah.

'Our team should carry sub-continental pitches wherever they go'

'Our team should carry sub-continental pitches wherever they go'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Following India's massive collapse and eventual 1-3 Test series loss against England on Sunday the chatter was loud on Twitter. Former cricketers to India cricket fans, no one spared the Indian team for their dismal showing. Here are some tweets that made a lot of noise and grabbed our attention...

'Home ministry will decide if India will travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup'

'Home ministry will decide if India will travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Players' security is important said Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.

A continental fare at the Kerala film fest

A continental fare at the Kerala film fest

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Rajeev Srinivasan samples the fare at the 14th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala 2009 underway in Thiruvanathapuram.

Pak retaliate over Asia Cup venue change, threaten to skip 2022 WC

Pak retaliate over Asia Cup venue change, threaten to skip 2022 WC

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

"The PCB is wondering, in what capacity has Jay Shah given the statement that the ACC will look to relocate the Asia Cup to the UAE instead of Pakistan because the hosting rights were awarded by the executive board of the ACC, not the President," the PCB source said.

Will Asia Cup be shifted from Sri Lanka to UAE?

Will Asia Cup be shifted from Sri Lanka to UAE?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

The Asia Cup is "likely" to be moved out of Sri Lanka in the wake of political unrest in the island nation, SLC secretary Mohan de Silva said on Sunday, adding that the tournament could be played in the UAE.

AIFF apologises to Gokulam Kerala, owner says federation's 'inefficiency' costs club lakhs

AIFF apologises to Gokulam Kerala, owner says federation's 'inefficiency' costs club lakhs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Gokulam Kerala have written to the AFC to reimburse the money spent on the travel

Modi to release Namibian cheetahs in MP national park today

Modi to release Namibian cheetahs in MP national park today

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release cheetahs being brought from Namibia in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park on Saturday morning, an official said on Friday.

AIFF fined US$18,000 by AFC

AIFF fined US$18,000 by AFC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The AFC said the unsuspended portion of the fine - US$750 -- shall be settled within 90 days from the date of the communication of the decision.

FIFA's reprieve for India too late for Gokulam Kerala women

FIFA's reprieve for India too late for Gokulam Kerala women

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

'The ban and the timing of lifting it is unfair to Gokulam Kerala because we had been preparing for the tournament for about two months.'

Rahul Gandhi's expectations from wife: 'A loving person who is intelligent'

Rahul Gandhi's expectations from wife: 'A loving person who is intelligent'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Viewed as India's most eligible bachelor by some, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says he'll get married when the right girl comes along and part of the problem is that his parents' "really lovely marriage" has set the bar very high.

Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Mumbai City FC to make AFC Champions League debut in Riyadh

Why arrival of 12 more cheetahs to India being delayed

Why arrival of 12 more cheetahs to India being delayed

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

A formal signing of an agreement is holding up their inter-continental translocation, wildlife experts have said.

Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship cancelled

Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship cancelled

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The 2020 international calendar concluded with the three tournaments in the Asia leg which was conducted in Bangkok in successive weeks.

Badminton Asia Technical Committee apologises to Sindhu for 'human error'

Badminton Asia Technical Committee apologises to Sindhu for 'human error'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Sindhu had been left in tears after an 'unfair' call by the umpires midway

Tennis is always going to be a big part of my life: Sania Mirza

Tennis is always going to be a big part of my life: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza, who is bidding adieu to the game, says she never had the fear of losing in her heart because it makes a player defensive.

Sarita, Sushma take bronze at Asian Championship

Sarita, Sushma take bronze at Asian Championship

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Sushma Shokeen also earned a podium finish at the Asian Wrestling Championship here on Thursday

Dravid shares update on DK's fitness

Dravid shares update on DK's fitness

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Dravid said that a call on DK's participation in the T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh will be taken on Wednesday,

Rahul or Gill ideal opener for Zim ODIs?

Rahul or Gill ideal opener for Zim ODIs?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

So, will Rahul allow Gill to continue his good form at the top of the order or perch himself out there at the onset with one eye on the Asia Cup?

India conveys concern to US over warship in EEZ

India conveys concern to US over warship in EEZ

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

India's reaction came after the US Navy, in an unusual move, announced that one of its ships conducted patrols in the Indian EEZ this week, without seeking consent from India.

India among five nations interested in hosting 2027 Asian Cup

India among five nations interested in hosting 2027 Asian Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

India is one of five nations to have expressed an interest in hosting the 2027 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Wednesday. Qatar, the reigning champions and 2022 World Cup hosts, is also interested in hosting the continental championship, as are regional football powerhouses Iran and Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan.

Four Indians enter Asian Youth boxing semis

Four Indians enter Asian Youth boxing semis

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Seven Indians took the ring in the quarter-finals on Monday evening and four of them emerged victorious.

Tokyo Olympics: Indian judoka Sushila's campaign ends early

Tokyo Olympics: Indian judoka Sushila's campaign ends early

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Competing in the 48kg category, Sushila fought hard for a major part of the bout until she committed a small error, which proved to be disastrous and cost her the match.