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Turning Point: MI's lower order takes off

Turning Point: MI's lower order takes off

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Hardik and Pollard added 41 runs for the fourth wicket. The younger Pandya scored 28 runs off 19 balls. The elder Pandya scored 20* off four balls while Pollard remained unbeaten on 25 runs.

Beyond the Commonwealth Games: The hidden treasures of Australia

Beyond the Commonwealth Games: The hidden treasures of Australia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

These pics will make you add Australia to your 2018 bucket list.

India gets ready for Diwali

India gets ready for Diwali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

India is gearing up for the Festival of Lights in the times of the pandemic.

CWC to meet on Sunday to discuss poll debacle

CWC to meet on Sunday to discuss poll debacle

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The Congress Working Committee will meet on Sunday to discuss the outcome of the assembly elections in five states where the party received a drubbing, sources said.

Kollam tragedy: There was gross violation of explosives norms, officials say

Kollam tragedy: There was gross violation of explosives norms, officials say

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

A day after the fireworks tragedy at Puttingal Devi Temple, it has emerged that basic precautions were ignored, as also a ban order.

Lebanon government resigns over deadly Beirut blasts

Lebanon government resigns over deadly Beirut blasts

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

In a televised address, Diab said endemic corruption was behind the deadly blast which devastated the Lebanese capital last week. "One of the examples of corruption has exploded in the port of Beirut," Diab said, adding that state was incapable of taking on the confessional system because the two were deeply intertwined.

Lucky 13: Pakistanis celebrate first World Cup win over India

Lucky 13: Pakistanis celebrate first World Cup win over India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Many fans had Pakistani flags waving from the windows of their cars.

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday, Day 4.

Remember The Titans!

Remember The Titans!

Rediff.com31 May 2022

As has been the case all season long, Captain Pandya led from the front and really matured following his first stint in a leadership role -- a shadow of the old arrogant, flamboyant, playboy of yesteryear who haS now joined an exclusive club of 5 time IPL Winners, Shailesh Karkera.

Vice Prez cautions against judicial overreach

Vice Prez cautions against judicial overreach

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

He said the legislature, the executive and the judiciary are bound to work within their respective domains as defined in the Constitution. Addressing the 80th All India Presiding Officers' Conference on 'Harmonious Coordination between Legislature, Executive and Judiciary -- Key to Vibrant Democracy', Naidu said harmony lies in each organ doing its job without interfering with that of the others.

PIX: Hungary humiliate England; Germany crush Italy

PIX: Hungary humiliate England; Germany crush Italy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Hungary condemn England to worst home defeat since 1928

T20 WC: Australia end title drought, organisers salvage showpiece

T20 WC: Australia end title drought, organisers salvage showpiece

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

After an action-packed month, Aaron Finch's Australia, written off after a horrendous build-up, emerged with their maiden 20-overs world title in their arms.

Gavaskar lauds Pant's 'smart and intelligent' cricket

Gavaskar lauds Pant's 'smart and intelligent' cricket

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

SUnil Gavaskar said that Pant has been playing intelligent cricket.

106 killed as Kollam temple celebrations turn to tragedy after fire breaks out

106 killed as Kollam temple celebrations turn to tragedy after fire breaks out

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

A case has been registered against temple authorities as permission for firecrackers was denied.

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average concentration of lung-damaging fine particles known as PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR shot up from 243 micrograms per cubic metre at 6 pm on Thursday (Diwali day) to 410 micrograms per cubic metre at 9 am on Friday, around seven times the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre.

'I was heartbroken'

'I was heartbroken'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'Whatever dejection I had about not winning the trophy was gone after seeing the kind of love I have been receiving.'

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

A summary of Friday's action at the US Open.

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

As 2016 came to an end, countries across the globe rung in the new year. Hello, 2017 -- here we come!

Thrissur Devaswoms seek 'higher level' intervention for conducting Pooram festival

Thrissur Devaswoms seek 'higher level' intervention for conducting Pooram festival

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Devaswom sources said they were planning to apprise the high court of an earlier supreme court verdict on conduct of the Pooram festival.

Wishes pour in as 'Gabbar' Dhawan turns 35

Wishes pour in as 'Gabbar' Dhawan turns 35

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Suresh Raina and Yusuf Pathan also wished their former India teammate.

'People in power are fearful of the protestors'

'People in power are fearful of the protestors'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

'No one in Sri Lanka could afford to stay at home, everyone came onto the street.'

CPL: Guyana beat Trinbago Knight Riders in Super Over thriller

CPL: Guyana beat Trinbago Knight Riders in Super Over thriller

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

It was left to Shepherd to bowl Amazon Warriors' Super Over and he conceded just four runs to win the game for his team.

Rio authorities powerless to halt Neymar party

Rio authorities powerless to halt Neymar party

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Authorities said they had received several complaints about the event, which Brazilian media reported was being held at Neymar's luxury condominium in Mangaratiba,

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, Day 3, in Oregon.

England bowlers happy to slip under the radar

England bowlers happy to slip under the radar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Wood believes Morgan's audacious ball striking, which helped England to a massive 397-6, sums up the team's fearless approach to one-day cricket in recent years.

Kollam fire tragedy: Death toll rises to 114

Kollam fire tragedy: Death toll rises to 114

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

With a 40-year-old man succumbing to injuries at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, the toll in the temple firework tragedy in Kollam rose to 114.

Modi Isn't A Speaker Who Enjoys The Unpredictable

Modi Isn't A Speaker Who Enjoys The Unpredictable

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

He appears to prefer controlled environments and secure, guided outcomes. In this format, he seems to be at home across scales ranging from a studio-based interview to giant stadiums. It highlights the significance of control in the ruling dispensation's idea of narrative, observes Shyam G Menon.

Kollam temple fire: Toll rises to 109, 6 persons booked

Kollam temple fire: Toll rises to 109, 6 persons booked

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The police has registered a case against six persons, including members of temple managing committee and associates of firework contractors, on attempt to murder and other charges in connection with the Putttingal Devi temple fire tragedy, even as the toll rose to 109.

Euro triumph balm for Italy's pandemic wounds

Euro triumph balm for Italy's pandemic wounds

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'If this (victory) remains a beautiful memory in a dark moment or if instead it becomes a symbol of rebirth depends only on us.'

The Great Indian Murder Review

The Great Indian Murder Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour, and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Congress will quit MVA when the time comes'

'Congress will quit MVA when the time comes'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'We will do whatever is necessary when the day and moment arrives.' 'As a party which has ruled Maharashtra for most of its existence, we also have our base and turf to protect.'

Katy Perry set to 'roar' at Women's T20 World Cup final

Katy Perry set to 'roar' at Women's T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

The final will be played on March 8 which is celebrated as International Women's Day.

Soccer Extras: Silva slams Everton players for 'hiding' after poor start

Soccer Extras: Silva slams Everton players for 'hiding' after poor start

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The Merseyside club have suffered defeats in three of their past four Premier League matches

What I Saw When The Kashmiri Pandits Fled in 1990

What I Saw When The Kashmiri Pandits Fled in 1990

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Threats were often communicated to Pandit homes through notes tied to stones chucked through a window, or a notice pasted on a wall. Those sometimes came from neighbours eyeing that Pandit family's property. Those threats often worked in the atmosphere of terror during that awful season of vacuous exercise of State authority, writes David Devadas, longtime Kashmir watcher and author of two books on the Valley.

Turning Point: Chris Morris' final assault

Turning Point: Chris Morris' final assault

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Chris Morris slammed 25 from just eight balls to power Royal Challengers Bangalore to a healthy 171 for six.

Why is Modi playing the drums?

Why is Modi playing the drums?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

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Euro PICS: Italy impress in resounding win over Turkey

Euro PICS: Italy impress in resounding win over Turkey

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Italy's third goal made history as it marked the first time they had scored three goals in a match at the Euros in their 39th attempt.

Country celebrates Dussehra with fervour

Country celebrates Dussehra with fervour

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Towering effigies of 10-headed demon king Ravana, his son Meghnad and brother Kumbhakaran crackled in fiery splendour marking the triumph of good over evil as gusto and fervour marked Dussehra festivities across the country. Crowds burst into cheers as the stuffed effigies, dotting grounds and open spaces, went up in flames at sundown.

Northeast militants regrouping in China-Myanmar borderlands

Northeast militants regrouping in China-Myanmar borderlands

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Naga splinter groups impatient with stalled talks as well as rebel Manipuri groups who have a stake in disrupting upcoming elections to the state assembly, are believed to be regrouping in the borderlands of China's Yunnan province and Myanmar, taking advantage of the turmoil in the latter by using it as a transit corridor.

Violence erupts in Washington after Trump supporters' march

Violence erupts in Washington after Trump supporters' march

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Thousands of people had turned up in the US capital on Saturday to show support to Trump and protest against the results of the presidential elections.