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Delhi down Mumbai to take spot

Delhi down Mumbai to take spot

Rediff.com9 May 2009

AB de Villiers hit an unbeaten half-century to guide Delhi Daredevils to a deserved seven-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League in East London, on Friday. De Villiers kept his composure in difficult situations, hitting 50 in 38 deliveries, inclusive of six boundaries and a six, to help Delhi take top spot in the IPL.

Why Deepak Chahar's T20 World Record is special!

Why Deepak Chahar's T20 World Record is special!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Deepak Chahar is the first Indian bowler ever to hold the record of best bowling figures in any format of international cricket (Test/ODI/T20I), points out Rajneesh Gupta.

Chennai too good for Hyderabad

Chennai too good for Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 May 2009

A superb spell from Shadab Jakati (four for 22) helped Chennai Super Kings thrash Deccan Chargers by 78 runs in their Indian Premier League match at Buffalo Park, East London, on Monday.

Jade Goody leaves generous  legacy for sons

Jade Goody leaves generous legacy for sons

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Jade Goody left the world securing her sons' future, leaving behind a four-million-pound legacy for them.

London gurdwara gutted in alleged racist attack

London gurdwara gutted in alleged racist attack

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

One of London's most important gurdwara, housing priceless religious books, has been gutted in a suspected racist attack in Britain, a news report said on Tuesday. Eye-witnesses on Tuesday said a man, who entered the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat in East London, managed to escape just before flames were first seen.

UK: NRI MP attends pro-LTTE event, flayed

UK: NRI MP attends pro-LTTE event, flayed

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

The presence of Vaz, parliamentarian from Indian-dominated Leicester East, and a fellow Labour MP, Joan Ryan, drew an angry response from the Sri Lankan High Commission, which released a statement claiming that the event was a 'clear violation of the UK terrorism laws.'

Two Britons sentenced to life for murdering NRI

Two Britons sentenced to life for murdering NRI

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Balbir Matharu, 54, who hailed from Punjab, was killed after confronting the drug addict duo when he saw one of them smash the window of his white Mercedes van. Matharu was working at his family building firm in Stratford in east London when the incident occurred on January 12, 2006.He chased the thieves, who ran and jumped into a waiting Ford Mondeo and knocked him as he tried to stop their getaway."The crime is beneath contempt," Judge Moss told the brothers.

Ethnicwear keeps teens mentally healthy!

Ethnicwear keeps teens mentally healthy!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

A new study indicates that adolescents who dress according to the customs of their own ethnic group are less likely to have subsequent mental health problems. Read on to learn more.

Zola promises exciting times at West Ham

Zola promises exciting times at West Ham

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Gianfranco Zola said he wanted to excite West Ham United's fans with attacking football as he prepared to be named manager of the east London club.

Swiss prosecutor searches HSBC premises, opens criminal inquiry

Swiss prosecutor searches HSBC premises, opens criminal inquiry

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Some other tax authorities are looking at the allegations.

Hate crime in Manchester has doubled since terror attack

Hate crime in Manchester has doubled since terror attack

Rediff.com27 May 2017

From a daily average of 28, the number shot up to 56 by the middle of this week, Greater Manchester Police said.

4 UK students convicted on terror charges

4 UK students convicted on terror charges

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Among the items found on the students' computers include a video encouraging martyrdom, a US military guide giving instructions on how to make explosive devices and a suicide bombing manual.

UK: 'Indian was dragged to death under car'

UK: 'Indian was dragged to death under car'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

Matharu (54), who hailed from Punjab, was killed after confronting the duo when he saw one of them smash the window of his white Mercedes van, the Old Bailey court was told. The victim was working at his family building firm in Stratford in east London, when the incident occurred on January 12, 2006.

'Jihadi Junior' 'blows up 3 people' in new Islamic State video

'Jihadi Junior' 'blows up 3 people' in new Islamic State video

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The four-year-old boy has been dubbed Jihadi Junior and is believed to be the son of Muslim convert Grace "Khadija" Dare from south-east London, who fled to Syria in 2012 and married Swedish extremist fighter Abu Bakr.

West Ham agree takeover

West Ham agree takeover

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Media reports have speculated a takeover could spell the end for manger Alan Pardew.

Kaneria admits role in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Kaneria admits role in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Pakistan's Danish Kaneria has finally admitted his role in a fixing scandal that led to the imprisonment of former Essex team-mate Mervyn Westfield after six years of denials, Britain's Daily Mail reported.

15-year-old girl arrested for terror offence in UK

15-year-old girl arrested for terror offence in UK

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command arrested the teenager on allegations of preparation of terrorism under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006, the Met police said.

Can India host the 2032 Olympics?

Can India host the 2032 Olympics?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'The Mumbai-Pune Olympics will be help shift the country's gaze to a region that denotes a new formula for sports, enterprise, and nation building,' argues Shashank Mani Tripathi.

Indian origin woman banker arrested in UK anti-terror raid

Indian origin woman banker arrested in UK anti-terror raid

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Kuntal Patel, employed at the Barclays Bank in CanaryWharf, was arrested following anti-terror raids at three addresses in London.

15-yr-old 'terror girl' on way to join IS held at UK airport

15-yr-old 'terror girl' on way to join IS held at UK airport

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

In a dramatic last-minute rescue, a 15-year-old British schoolgirl was taken off her flight and detained at the Heathrow airport here while she was on her way to Syria to join the dreaded Islamic State terror group.

'Boy dubbed 'Jihadi Junior' may be UK-based terrorist's son'

'Boy dubbed 'Jihadi Junior' may be UK-based terrorist's son'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

A little boy seen in a new Islamic State video which warned Britain of attacks in future may be the son of a female terrorist from east London, according to a media report.

Sickened Spurs lose to West Ham

Sickened Spurs lose to West Ham

Rediff.com8 May 2006

Kallis confirms class with record

Kallis confirms class with record

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

The South African all rounder became the first player to score 8,000 runs and take 200 wickets in both Test and one-day cricket.

There's a new Jihadi John, and it's British-Indian Siddhartha Dhar

There's a new Jihadi John, and it's British-Indian Siddhartha Dhar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Says Dhar's sister Konika: 'If it is him, bloody hell am I shocked? I am going to kill him myself. He is going to come back and I'm going to kill him if he has done this.'

Indian airline staffer among UK plot suspects

Indian airline staffer among UK plot suspects

Rediff.com12 Aug 2006

The airline has declined to comment when asked if Tariq, 23, was their employee.

Come back; don't go to Syria: Kin's plea to Brit girls joining IS

Come back; don't go to Syria: Kin's plea to Brit girls joining IS

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The worried families of three missing British schoolgirls believed to have fled to Syria to join the Islamic State on Monday made a moving plea to them to come back home as Scotland Yard sent its officers to search for them in Turkey.

More to come from Beckham

More to come from Beckham

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Beckham, who turns 30 today, will not be fully satisfied with his career until he has a winner's medal with England.

Teen who fled London to join IS tweets picture of 'takeaway feast'

Teen who fled London to join IS tweets picture of 'takeaway feast'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

One of the schoolgirls who had disappeared from her home in Britain to travel to Syria has tweeted a picture that appears to confirm she has joined terror group Islamic State.

Police shoot man at London subway station

Police shoot man at London subway station

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

It was not clear what the suspect's injuries were, who was shot near Stockwell tube station as passengers were evacuated.

Nehra's dubious distinction

Nehra's dubious distinction

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

De Kock, Amla flay Bangladesh in 10-wicket win

De Kock, Amla flay Bangladesh in 10-wicket win

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat on a flat wicket, setting their hosts a below-par 279 to win. South Africa reached 282 without the loss of a wicket and with 43 balls to spare.

Monica Ali short-listed for Booker

Monica Ali short-listed for Booker

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

Mali elected UCB president

Mali elected UCB president

Rediff.com31 Aug 2003

The 66-year-old Ray Mali, a former president of the Border Cricket Union in the town of East London takes over from Percy Sonn.

Gregory King to replace Le Roux

Gregory King to replace Le Roux

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

The South African has been appointed the new fitness trainer of the Indian cricket team.

Why China's realty firms can't invest in India

Why China's realty firms can't invest in India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Chinese companies who were actively pursuing business opportunities in India have adopted a wait and watch approach following the Chinese government clampdown.

SHOCKING! Islamic State luring Brit teens with cash

SHOCKING! Islamic State luring Brit teens with cash

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

British extremists with links to the Islamic State are offering cash payments to teenagers in the United Kingdom to travel to join terrorists and fight for the militant group that has seized swathes of land in Iraq and Syria.

Lord Patel is first British-Asian appointee to ECB

Lord Patel is first British-Asian appointee to ECB

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Professor Lord Kamlesh Patel of Bradford, an OBE and a leading voice on health, social care and community cohesion in the UK, has become the first British Asian to join the England and Wales Cricket Board.

One of the great T20 knocks ever

One of the great T20 knocks ever

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Rajneesh Gupta is amazed at Evin Lewis' whirlwind knock.

London terror attack trial set for November

London terror attack trial set for November

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Two men accused of hacking a British soldier to death on the streets of London last month will stand trial on November 18.