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India protests as Canada denies entry to ex-CRPF IG citing 'rights violation'

India protests as Canada denies entry to ex-CRPF IG citing 'rights violation'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

High Commissioner of Canada Nadir Patel said the language in the document 'does not reflect the government of Canada's policy toward India'.

Here's why India pulled out of Pro League...

Here's why India pulled out of Pro League...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

The International Hockey Federation has confirmed India's withdrawal from its ambitious Pro League, one of FIH's flagship tournaments offering Olympic qualifying berths to the top four teams in both men's and women's events.

WI cricket on the rise but is there reason for optimism?

WI cricket on the rise but is there reason for optimism?

Rediff.com7 May 2015

West Indies coach Phil Simmons believes their third Test win over England can be the foundation for better things for Caribbean cricket, but warns next month's Tests against Australia represent a sterner examination of his team.

What makes the SPG special

What makes the SPG special

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The 3,000-strong force, plus its highly trained dog squad, is responsible solely for the protection of one person: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi.

PHOTOS: Bumrah bags five, but England take fightback to Day 5

PHOTOS: Bumrah bags five, but England take fightback to Day 5

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

India need one more wicket to thrash England in the third Test at Trent Bridge after the hosts ended the fourth day on 311 for nine, 210 runs short of their target.

McCullum backs Amir's return to Pakistan squad

McCullum backs Amir's return to Pakistan squad

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum says convicted spot-fixer Mohammad Amir should be given 'the benefit of the doubt' and allowed to play for Pakistan in limited-overs matches in New Zealand this month.

Broad fined for public criticism of match officials

Broad fined for public criticism of match officials

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

England captain Stuart Broad was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for publicly criticising match officials following his side's Group 1 match against New Zealand in the ICC World Twenty20 on Saturday.

REVEALED! Sehwag on why he missed out on India coach job

REVEALED! Sehwag on why he missed out on India coach job

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Virender Sehwag said he missed out on becoming the Indian cricket team's chief coach for the lack of patronage from the powers that be in the Board of Control for Cricket in India and will not apply for the position again.

Just one bad day, says coach Kumble

Just one bad day, says coach Kumble

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

India coach Anil Kumble gave a measured response on Friday after his team's spectacular collapse against Australia in the opening Test, calling it just one bad day for his world No 1 team.

India prove too strong for Zimbabwe again

India prove too strong for Zimbabwe again

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

India again proved too strong for Zimbabwe, winning the second One-Day International by eight wickets in Harare, on Monday. After dismissing the hosts in 34.3 overs for a paltry 126, the tourists chased down the modest target in 26.5 overs and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, having won the opening ODI by nine wickets on Saturday.

Why India is such a great team!

Why India is such a great team!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

'It is the ability to fight back.' 'Obviously, you need skill to win a game of cricket, but the biggest thing is the resilience and the conviction to bounce back and the conviction to go and win abroad or anywhere.' 'I think that conviction is what stands out.'

The Sri Lankans must stand up and perform

The Sri Lankans must stand up and perform

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal, on Thursday, came to under-fire Angelo Mathews' defence, making it clear that not only him but all other top order batsmen also need to perform.

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended from the Indian Premier League for two years for betting activities of their key officials, Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra, during the 2013 season of cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament.

Akshay Venkatesh: The king of numbers

Akshay Venkatesh: The king of numbers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Devangshu Datta walks you into the mind of the winner of the Fields Medal, considered by pure mathematicians as the equivalent of the Nobel Prize.

How Paytm is gearing up for the festive season

How Paytm is gearing up for the festive season

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The firm will invest over Rs 1,000 crore in marketing, cash backs and promotional spends

ICC allocates special assistance fund to broke PCB

ICC allocates special assistance fund to broke PCB

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The International Cricket Council, on Friday, decided to allocate some special assistance fund to Pakistan Cricket Board considering the financial issues that the board is facing in absence of international cricket in the country.

PCB names Moin Khan chief selector and team manager

PCB names Moin Khan chief selector and team manager

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board, in a surprising move on Monday, entrusted former captain Moin Khan the dual responsibility of chief selector and managing the national team. Since being inducted into the PCB last year, Moin was Pakistan's head coach for two months, during the Asia Cup and World T20.

How money speaks more than medals

How money speaks more than medals

Rediff.com30 May 2017

If you don't have power in a game you are masters of, the world will walk all over you, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Hungary to withdraw Budapest's 2024 Olympic bid

Hungary to withdraw Budapest's 2024 Olympic bid

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Mayor Istvan Tarlos had suggested the city might quit the race after local opponents of the bid last week submitted a quarter of a million signatures.

Mobile TV hopefuls seek level playing field

Mobile TV hopefuls seek level playing field

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Mobile TV -- basically an application that enables television services on handhelds such as mobiles, handheld TVs, car TV, GPS terminals, game devices, laptop PCs, and other portable devices -- is a step closer to seeing the light of day in India.

How Microsoft is preparing to take on Android devices, iPhone

How Microsoft is preparing to take on Android devices, iPhone

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

It's planning to offer unique apps such as Office 365, One Drive and X-Box Games.

Is the Thomson B9 40-inch TV value for money?

Is the Thomson B9 40-inch TV value for money?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

A good price. Slim bezels. The Aptoide app store. But is it enough, asks Aparna Banerjea.

Modi back in RCA as Amin Pathan withdraws No Confidence motion

Modi back in RCA as Amin Pathan withdraws No Confidence motion

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Controversial former IPL czar Lalit Modi and his team are all set to resume their charges at the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) after rival group's Amin Pathan officially withdrew his 'No Confidence Motion' brought in to remove the four office-bearers.

Coming soon: The 'Google Tax'

Coming soon: The 'Google Tax'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Downloading songs, movies, books? You may have to pay tax on it.

New Zealand kicked out of Olympic qualifying final

New Zealand kicked out of Olympic qualifying final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

New Zealand have been excluded from the final to determine Oceania's representative at next year's Rio Olympics men's soccer tournament after defender Deklan Wynne was deemed an ineligible player, the Oceania Football Confederation has said.

Sports Shorts: Anand out of contention in Norway

Sports Shorts: Anand out of contention in Norway

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

The iPhone isn't a great phone

The iPhone isn't a great phone

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The iPhone is a great device, make no mistake. But it's not for everyone.

Retired judge to probe 'conspiracy to frame' CJI

Retired judge to probe 'conspiracy to frame' CJI

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The inquiry by will not deal with the allegations of sexual harassment against the CJI.

Scrabble squabble

Scrabble squabble

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

The breakthrough for Scrabulous came when it appeared on the social networking site. Now it claims more than 600,000 daily users, making it one of Facebook's most popular applications.

Football Extras: Rooney to wear captain's armband in England farewell

Football Extras: Rooney to wear captain's armband in England farewell

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Decoding Union Budget 2015-16: What's in it for YOU!

Decoding Union Budget 2015-16: What's in it for YOU!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

In an online chat with readers a few hours after the Union Budget 2015-16 proposals were announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Sundeep Agarwal, Director, PwC India, answered related queries to help put the announcements into perspective.

What is the FIFA poppy row all about?

What is the FIFA poppy row all about?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

England and Scotland are planning to defy a FIFA ban on players wearing poppies during their World Cup qualifier on November 11, their Football Associations said on Wednesday.

The elusive search for truth in media

The elusive search for truth in media

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Is it likely that one of these days, a demand may rise that only truthful endorsement should be made in media and that if it is discovered that she or he in real life does not use that brand, punishment may follow, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Sports Shorts: CAS overturns doping bans on 28 Russian athletes

Sports Shorts: CAS overturns doping bans on 28 Russian athletes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Sports Shorts: Bengaluru whip Mumbai to top ISL table

Sports Shorts: Bengaluru whip Mumbai to top ISL table

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

How to prepare for IIT-JEE Main 2019

How to prepare for IIT-JEE Main 2019

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The first attempt of JEE Main 2019 will be conducted from January 6 to 20, 2019.

Now, your arm can turn into smartwatch touchpad!

Now, your arm can turn into smartwatch touchpad!

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Researchers showed that SkinTrack could be used as a game controller, to scroll through lists on the smartwatch, to zoom in and out of onscreen maps, and to draw

UDAN bids for 43 airports despite airlines opposing levy

UDAN bids for 43 airports despite airlines opposing levy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

According to sources in the aviation ministry, only State-owned Air India and private carrier AirAsia India have agreed to pay the surcharge.

20 ways to use a park, Bollywood style!

20 ways to use a park, Bollywood style!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Here is a list of some activities you can do in the park in Bollywood style!

E-commerce gets smart with mobile apps

E-commerce gets smart with mobile apps

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

India's internet subscriber base is 100-150 million, depending on whose estimates you take, and is growing at 20-30% a year.