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PHOTOS: Croatia fly flag for the little guys

PHOTOS: Croatia fly flag for the little guys

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

With a population of just over four million, Croatia punched considerably above their weight to reach the final, going down gallantly to France at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.

IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans unveil team logo in Metaverse

IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans unveil team logo in Metaverse

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

New franchise Gujarat Titans on Sunday unveiled their team logo in the Metaverse ahead of their maiden IPL season this year.

'I know you all got money to vote'

'I know you all got money to vote'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

'Just tell me who gave you the money and how much. I won't tell anyone that you told me,' the policemen tells the young lady voter. 'You think they give their name and address when they give you money?' she replies.

Sand mafia runs UP, MP governments: Digvijaya

Sand mafia runs UP, MP governments: Digvijaya

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government over the suspension of a woman IAS officer, who had clamped down on illegal mining in the state.

Fleeing Ukrainian women footballers find shelter in Germany

Fleeing Ukrainian women footballers find shelter in Germany

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Players and staff of Kryvbas FC Women's team have found a new home in Cologne, Germany

Ready to face taxmen, says minister on Rs 91 lakh seized from car

Ready to face taxmen, says minister on Rs 91 lakh seized from car

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

"I have been in this business (banking) for two decades. While doing business nothing wrong has been done. However, irregularities may happen. If irregularities have happened, there is punishment for it. I am ready to face punishment," state Cooperatives Minister Subhash Deshmukh said.

Guess Where Sidharth is

Guess Where Sidharth is

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Varun has a working birthday... Hrithik prepares for Vikram Vedha... Arjun shoots with Bhumi...

Kiwi Kuggeleijn to replace Richardson at RCB

Kiwi Kuggeleijn to replace Richardson at RCB

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

New Zealand pacer Scott Kuggeleijn was on Tuesday announced as a replacement for Kane Richardson in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the remainder of IPL 2021.

Indian shooters depart for Olympic prep

Indian shooters depart for Olympic prep

Rediff.com11 May 2021

A 15-member squad of Indian shooters, who have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, departed for Zagreb, Croatia, for training ahead of the Games.

England call-up Robinson to replace Stokes for Pakistan Test

England call-up Robinson to replace Stokes for Pakistan Test

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

England have named uncapped seam bowler Ollie Robinson in their 14-man squad to replace all-rounder Ben Stokes for the second Test against Pakistan starting on Thursday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.

Suspended IAS officer meets secretary to Akhilesh Yadav

Suspended IAS officer meets secretary to Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, whose suspension by UP Government has sparked a controversy amid allegations that she was targeted for taking on the powerful sand mafia, on Friday met the Secretary to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

Boxing Worlds: Tough challenge for Nikhat, Lovlina

Boxing Worlds: Tough challenge for Nikhat, Lovlina

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will look to find their footing in new weight categories with the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approaching.

Over Rs 62 crore illegal cash seized in poll-bound states

Over Rs 62 crore illegal cash seized in poll-bound states

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

While the two-phased assembly polls voting has concluded in Assam, in West Bengal two phases have completed while four more remain.

Afghanistan's series against Pakistan in SL on schedule

Afghanistan's series against Pakistan in SL on schedule

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The Afghanistan cricket team might take a roundabout route to reach Sri Lanka for their three-match ODI series against Pakistan, scheduled to begin in Colombo on September 3.

Pollution: SC gives Centre, Delhi govt 24 hrs; schools shut

Pollution: SC gives Centre, Delhi govt 24 hrs; schools shut

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Stating that 'we cannot...infuse creativity in your bureaucracy', the apex court warned it will have to do something extraordinary if the authorities failed to control pollution.

New Zealand cricketers land for biosecure tour of England

New Zealand cricketers land for biosecure tour of England

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Most of the Test squad and staff had been transferred to hotel quarantine where they will warm up for the two-Test series against England

Archer ready to be patient after injury return

Archer ready to be patient after injury return

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Archer spent 17 months on the sidelines with back and elbow injuries

Back injury puts CSK's Sam Curran out of T20 World Cup

Back injury puts CSK's Sam Curran out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Sam's brother, Tom, has been drafted into England's squad for the World Cup. In addition, Surrey's left-arm seamer Reece Topley has been added as a travelling reserve. Topley will join the England party in due course

EC seizes over Rs 39 cr cash, foreign currency in Bihar polls

EC seizes over Rs 39 cr cash, foreign currency in Bihar polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

An estimated Rs 39 crore in cash and over 1.67 lakh litres of illicit liquor has been seized by Election Commission-appointed teams in the Bihar assembly elections till now.

High-flying Chelsea keep focus, United still hopeful of EPL title

High-flying Chelsea keep focus, United still hopeful of EPL title

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Antonio Conte brushed aside the praise being heaped upon him and his high-flying Chelsea team on Friday, adamant that he would not let the plaudits distract them in their surge towards the English Premier League title.

Go for elusive medal: Tendulkar tells India's track & field team

Go for elusive medal: Tendulkar tells India's track & field team

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar urged India's 26-strong track and field squad for the Tokyo Olympics to enjoy the pressure and not be bogged down by it during the Games, as he joined the Athletics Federation of India in giving the athletes an online send-off.

COVID-19: Saha tests positive again, Hussey recovers

COVID-19: Saha tests positive again, Hussey recovers

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Among other sportspersons, KT Irfan, PU Chitra, 19 other athletes test negative while the health of one positive athlete being monitored at SAI Bengaluru.

Chahal, Gowtham test positive for Covid; stay back in SL

Chahal, Gowtham test positive for Covid; stay back in SL

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The Indian limited overs side led by Shikhar Dhawan reached Bengaluru on Friday evening from Sri Lanka where three members of the squad -- Krishnappa Gowtham, Yuzvendra Chahal and Krunal Pandya were forced to stay back after testing positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19: Three WI players pull out of England tour

COVID-19: Three WI players pull out of England tour

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

CWI also named 11 reserve players who will travel and quarantine with the squad to ensure replacements are readily available in case of injuries.

Fletcher flies to South Africa to attend mother's funeral

Fletcher flies to South Africa to attend mother's funeral

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

India coach Duncan Fletcher has flown to Cape Town, South Africa to attend the funeral of his mother, who passed away earlier this week.

IAS officer uproar: UP govt considers special mining force

IAS officer uproar: UP govt considers special mining force

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Amid uproar over suspension of a woman Indian Administrative Service officer allegedly under pressure of the "mining mafia", the Uttar Pradesh government is working on a proposal to constitute a special "mining force" to check illegal mining activities in the state.

T20 World Cup: Why Indian players took the knee...

T20 World Cup: Why Indian players took the knee...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

ptain Virat Kohli shed light on why the Indian players took the knee ahead of the start of the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

We are ready for the challenge: Padikkal

We are ready for the challenge: Padikkal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Speaking to ANI, sources within the RCB franchise confirmed that Virat and Siraj will be flying out from Manchester in a charter flight on Saturday night and reach Dubai early Sunday morning.

FIFA WC: Vinicius Jr. and Brazil ready for challenge

FIFA WC: Vinicius Jr. and Brazil ready for challenge

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Vinicius started a foundation that is building schools in impoverished areas and is investing in research to develop new ways to improve the education system in Brazil.

Injured Shaheen advised two weeks rehab

Injured Shaheen advised two weeks rehab

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

His right knee is currently believed to be in a brace. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stated that it will take some time to make a proper assessment of the injury and give more information. Shaheen will fly back home via Mumbai with the rest of the side on Monday.

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The squad will then be trimmed to 15 for the ICC World Test Championship final against India at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton starting on June 18, as per ICC regulations.

Fit-again Rohit to leave for Australia on Dec 14

Fit-again Rohit to leave for Australia on Dec 14

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Rohit's fitness test took place under the supervision of NCA director Rahul Dravid, who is entrusted with the responsibility of giving him his fitness certificate.

'Why stop candidates from giving money to voters?'

'Why stop candidates from giving money to voters?'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

'We have created fear in the minds of villagers so that they don't indulge in wrongdoing. We have already seized Rs 1 crore of bribe money,' Madurai Superintendent of Police Vijayendra Bidari tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar.

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

Indian footballers await COVID results in Doha

Indian footballers await COVID results in Doha

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The AIFF thanked Qatar Football Association (QFA) for allowing the team to arrive much before the matches and have a preparatory camp in Doha. QFA also used its good offices to allow the Indians start training without serving 10-day hard quarantine.

Avoid full meals, keep white flag: Dos/don'ts for Indians stuck in Kharkiv

Avoid full meals, keep white flag: Dos/don'ts for Indians stuck in Kharkiv

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

According to the ministry, "potentially dangerous or difficult situations" that are "to be expected" include use of Molotov cocktails (including by local people or militia), building collapse, falling debris, internet jamming, lack of electricity or food or water, exposure to freezing temperature, psychological trauma, injuries, lack of medical support, lack of transportation and face-to-face situation with armed fighters or military personnel.

Cash for votes: EC cancels TN assembly bypoll

Cash for votes: EC cancels TN assembly bypoll

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

It said the by-election will be held in 'due course when the vitiating effect created by the distribution of money and gift items to allure the electors...gets removed with the passage of time'.

Why this all-rounder is 'extremely valuable' for England

Why this all-rounder is 'extremely valuable' for England

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Moeen Ali warming the bench during the Twenty20 series against India was "circumstantial" and the all-rounder remains a vital white-ball player for the team, captain Eoin Morgan said on Monday.

Babar doesn't need to do anything different in semis vs Aus: Ramiz Raja

Babar doesn't need to do anything different in semis vs Aus: Ramiz Raja

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Babar Azam has led Pakistan team well in the ongoing T20 World Cup and doesn't need to do anything differently in the semi-final against Australia on Thursday, PCB chairman and former skipper Ramiz Raja said on the eve of the game.

England to plan against India in 6-day quarantine

England to plan against India in 6-day quarantine

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

All players will be tested for COVID-19 thrice over six days.