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Crocker sets world record

Crocker sets world record

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

How fire forced US women's soccer camp to Miami

How fire forced US women's soccer camp to Miami

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

A training camp for the U.S. women's national team has been moved from Los Angeles to Miami due to the wildfires that have devastated Southern California, U.S. Soccer said on Friday.

Pak lacks capacity against Taliban: Crocker

Pak lacks capacity against Taliban: Crocker

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

"Pakistan also faces an insurgency in Baluchistan, which Pakistan has also not been able to resolve physically," Wood said.

Crocker gets world record

Crocker gets world record

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Close to half of women soccer fans in England and Wales have personally experienced sexist or misogynistic abuse at matches but most have never reported it to authorities, a new study by anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out revealed on Wednesday.

US envoy in Afghanistan starts packing his bags

US envoy in Afghanistan starts packing his bags

Rediff.com23 May 2012

"Today, Ambassador Ryan Crocker confirmed to the Afghan Government, US Mission Afghanistan, and the ISAF community that he intends to depart his post for health reasons in mid-summer, following the Kabul and Tokyo conferences," State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said on Tuesday.

'Nehru paved the way for extinction of Nehrus'

'Nehru paved the way for extinction of Nehrus'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Nehru's birth anniversary brings to light an old biography, which is perhaps the best-written work on him, says historian Ramachandra Guha.

'India is committed to 'Pink Ball' debut...but there are modalities to be taken care of'

'India is committed to 'Pink Ball' debut...but there are modalities to be taken care of'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

New Zealand Cricket's Head of Operations Lindsay Crocker said that there are a lot of modalities that needs to be taken care of before the much-awaited Day/Night Test match against India becomes a reality.

'Boucher's remarks seem exaggerated'

'Boucher's remarks seem exaggerated'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Boucher, had on Monday, sought joint action against terrorists, including those groups based in Pakistan.

U.S. sets 4x100 metre medley relay world record

U.S. sets 4x100 metre medley relay world record

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

The United States set a short course world record of three minutes, 25.09 seconds in the men's 4x100 metre individual medley relay at the world championships on Monday.

Shane Bond out of South Africa tour

Shane Bond out of South Africa tour

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

A recurring knee injury has put the fast bowler out of the rest of New Zealand's ongoing tour.

Osama no longer heads al-Qaeda: US

Osama no longer heads al-Qaeda: US

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Crocker said he did not know whether al Zawahiri was leading al-Qaeda now.

Pak may get some F-16s free!

Pak may get some F-16s free!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

Pakistan has the option of getting some of the F-16 fighter jets free from the US under the $ 3 billion assistance announced by Washington in 2003.

Phelps wins gold, pulls out of relay

Phelps wins gold, pulls out of relay

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

Phelps, who has five golds and two bronzes, joined Mark Spitz as the only swimmers to win seven medals at a single Olympics.

Ryder, Bracewell fined for late-night drinking session

Ryder, Bracewell fined for late-night drinking session

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

New Zealand's temperamental batsman Jesse Ryder and medium-pacer Doug Bracewell have been fined an undisclosed amount by the country's cricket board for a late-night drinking binge ahead of the opening Test against India at Auckland.

US troops may stay in Afghan past 2014 deadline: Envoy

US troops may stay in Afghan past 2014 deadline: Envoy

Rediff.com11 Dec 2011

American combat troops could stay in war-torn Afghanistan beyond the 2014 deadline set by United States President Barack Obama for their pullout if Kabul sought delaying their withdrawal, the US ambassador has said.

Bond to step down as NZ bowling coach after World Cup

Bond to step down as NZ bowling coach after World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

New Zealand bowling coach Shane Bond will step down after the World Cup, the country's cricket board said on Friday.

Martin to miss Bangladesh ODI series

Martin to miss Bangladesh ODI series

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

A nagging hamstring injury has forced New Zealand paceman Chris Martin out of next month's one-day international series in Bangladesh.

We are products of the makers of designer food

We are products of the makers of designer food

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Now we need to fight back to reclaim our food and our habits. The only way to do so is to rediscover food as pleasure and be thrilled, not just by its smells and tastes, but also by the knowledge it embodies, says Sunita Narain.

Phelps back in record-smashing form

Phelps back in record-smashing form

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

A fired up Michael Phelps signalled he was back in top form when he rocketed to a world record in the 100 metres butterfly at the U.S. Nationals on Thursday.

Ryder, Bracewell's bar visit gets these kids into the Kiwi side

Ryder, Bracewell's bar visit gets these kids into the Kiwi side

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

All-rounder Jimmy Neesham and batsman Tom Latham have been named in New Zealand's team for the second Test against India after Jesse Ryder and Doug Bracewell were dropped for a late night drinking session in Auckland last week.

Bush nominates Anne Woods Patterson as Pak envoy

Bush nominates Anne Woods Patterson as Pak envoy

Rediff.com23 May 2007

The nomination of Patterson will have to be approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee headed by Joseph Biden.

US may be planning to hit Iran: report

US may be planning to hit Iran: report

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

George Bush told US Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker that he was thinking of hitting Iranian targets across the border.The US has also asked the Islamic nation to stop interfering in Iraq, failing which it would face American retribution.

Injured Bond to miss rest of South Africa tour

Injured Bond to miss rest of South Africa tour

Rediff.com11 Nov 2007

New Zealand pace bowler Shane Bond has been ruled out of the rest of the tour after tearing an abdominal muscle on the third day of the first Test against South Africa on Saturday. The visitors were 57 for three at the close of play after South Africa had declared on 422 for three.

US wants Jihadis out of quake relief work

US wants Jihadis out of quake relief work

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

The ambassador appreciated the relief operations conducted by the Pakistan Army.

Bond ruled out of New Zealand's opener

Bond ruled out of New Zealand's opener

Rediff.com15 Oct 2006

New Zealand's strike bowler will miss the Champions Trophy match against South Africa on Monday because of a back problem.

Sinclair, Adams awarded contracts

Sinclair, Adams awarded contracts

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

New Zealand included Mathew Sinclair and Andre Adams among contracted players for the 2006-07 season

Astle replaces Fleming in NZ squad

Astle replaces Fleming in NZ squad

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

Captain Stephen Fleming withdrew from the first ODI against Sri Lanka to be present at the birth of his first child.

Bond doubtful for first ODI

Bond doubtful for first ODI

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

The New Zealand fast bowler is doubtful for the first one-day international against Australia after he strained his right hamstring in training.

Bond may miss first Test against England

Bond may miss first Test against England

Rediff.com17 May 2004

The New Zealand pace bowler could miss the Test against England as he hasn't fully recovered from a stress fracture of the lower back.

More knee surgery for Astle

More knee surgery for Astle

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'He spoke about 20 jawans in Ladakh, but he couldn't even name China.' 'He said the world had seen what had been achieved, even though we Indians don't know because Modi has himself said that nothing had happened and nobody had come,' points out Aakar Patel.

Congress crisis: Looking for icons from decades ago

Congress crisis: Looking for icons from decades ago

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

To look for lessons from Nehru's life to find a way out of the Congress' quagmire is probably futile, says Rahul Jacob

Where does Creativity come from?

Where does Creativity come from?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

'Creativity and invention come from engaging with the physical world.' 'This is something that we in the upper classes of India do not do as much as the rest of the world,' says Aakar Patel.

#FoodPorn: 10 Instagram foodies you must follow

#FoodPorn: 10 Instagram foodies you must follow

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

You'll be forgiven for salivating over these droolworthy pics that will give you a 'foodgasm'!