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WATCH: Dravid on the importance of playing Pakistan at U-19 level

WATCH: Dravid on the importance of playing Pakistan at U-19 level

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Rahul Dravid says he was happy that his wards got a match against Pakistan -- India beat Pakistan in the semi-final by 203 runs -- terming it an experience that will hold them in good stead.

Hull own goal hands Villa 1-0 win

Hull own goal hands Villa 1-0 win

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

A Kamil Zayatte own goal two minutes from time gave Aston Villa a 1-0 win at Hull City on Tuesday and lifted them to fourth place in the Premier League.

ICMR aims to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15

ICMR aims to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The vaccine candidate, ZyCoV-D, showed a "strong immune response" in animal studies, and the antibodies produced were able to completely neutralise the wild type virus, Zydus said. The 12 institutes have been asked by the ICMR to fast track clinical trials of the vaccine as it is being considered as one of the top priority projects which are being monitored at the topmost level of the government.

Indian umpires Chaudhary, Nandan to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Indian umpires Chaudhary, Nandan to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The 12th edition of the tournament will feature Robert Bailey, Gregory Brathwaite, Anil Chaudhary, Nigel Duguid, Shaun George, Shaun Haig, Mark Hawthorne, Ranmore Martinesz, C.K. Nandan, Ahsan Raza, Shozab Raza, Timothy Robert Robinson, Langton Rusere and Paul Wilson in umpiring role.

Probably, god was not with me today: Sanjita Chanu

Probably, god was not with me today: Sanjita Chanu

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu expressed missed emotions after winning her second successive Commonwealth Games gold medal, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

Smoking? Nations lose over $30 billion a year

Smoking? Nations lose over $30 billion a year

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

Thanks to celebrity activism and widespread media attention, the magazine notes, HIV, malaria and starvation are well-known diseases of the third world. But there's another resource-draining plague afflicting these countries - smoking.

The Post Office

The Post Office

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'Allah is there above and, with him as witness, I am giving you this money. If my Mariam's letter arrives, you must deliver it.' The clerk stood still in astonishment. 'Where must it be delivered?' 'Upon my grave!'

Madrid blasts toll 200

Madrid blasts toll 200

Rediff.com13 Mar 2004

The victims included 33 foreigners from 13 countries

Zol to lead India's charge in ICC U-19 World Cup

Zol to lead India's charge in ICC U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

India will defend its Under-19 World Cup title in the captainship of Vijay Zol, who recently led India to junior Asia Cup victory, as the talented batsman has been named skipper of the 15-man squad.

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Pack your bags. Umbrellas and raincoats optional.

Tata Steel, Ivory Coast firm ink mining deal

Tata Steel, Ivory Coast firm ink mining deal

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

Tata Steel, the world's sixth largest steelmaker, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Sodemi for the development of Mount Nimba iron ore deposits in Ivory Coast (West Africa). This is Tata Steel's first joint venture for iron ore. The Mt Nimba deposit, spread over 3 countries Liberia, Guinea and Ivory Coast, is one of the biggest in West Africa.

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Islamabad refused to take back its citizen deportees and visa over-stayers from America

Rossouw bats South Africa to win over West Indies

Rossouw bats South Africa to win over West Indies

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

New Zealand, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka also tasted victory in Monday's Under-19 World Cup matches.

India win under-19 World Cup opener

India win under-19 World Cup opener

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

Tanmay Srivastava slammed a 76-ball 83 as India thumped Papua New Guinea by 195 runs to kick-off their under-19 cricket World Cup campaign in style in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Ivory Coast storm into semis

Ivory Coast storm into semis

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Salomon Kalou scored a double as Ivory Coast cruised into the semi-finals of the African Nations Cup with a 5-0 demolition of Guinea.

ICC Women's WC qualifier: India start campaign with a win

ICC Women's WC qualifier: India start campaign with a win

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

India opened their campaign at the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier in style as they produced a collective batting performance to thrash Sri Lanka by 114 runs in their Group A match at the P. Sara Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday.

PIX: Teenager Fati lifts Barca to win; Inter down Udinese

PIX: Teenager Fati lifts Barca to win; Inter down Udinese

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati scored twice to lead his side to a 2-1 win at home to Levante on Sunday, finding the net in a league game for the first time in more than four months and becoming the youngest player to net a La Liga double. Romelu Lukaku scored a quickfire second-half double to give Inter Milan a 2-0 win at Udinese on Sunday, ending their run of three successive 1-1 league draws.

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

'Government is saying that I will not be responsible for ensuring you get MSP but traders and large corporate will be responsible. 'India now is the only country that is saying such things'

Meet the first Indian woman to be elected as IOC member

Meet the first Indian woman to be elected as IOC member

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday announced that Nita Ambani, has been elected as an individual member of the IOC, and will become India's first woman to join the prestigious body.

Sports Shorts: Vela gets Mexico call-up despite years of refusals

Sports Shorts: Vela gets Mexico call-up despite years of refusals

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Real Sociedad midfielder Carlos Vela was called up by Mexico for November tour friendlies on Tuesday after turning his back on his country since March 2011.

Musharraf in top 10 dictators' list

Musharraf in top 10 dictators' list

Rediff.com2 Sep 2006

Fidel Castro of Cuba figures in the list along with Hu Jintao of China as the most corrupt dictators.

Cameroon players shunning African Nations Cup could face club ban

Cameroon players shunning African Nations Cup could face club ban

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Liverpool's Matip did not want to play for Cameroon for the moment because of a 'bad experience' with the previous coaching staff

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 trophy in the UAE

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 trophy in the UAE

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 trophy returned to Dubai on Thursday after embarking on a world tour, which started at the ICC headquarters in the city on July 3. The trophy has so far visited India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Papua New Guinea.

The 'world's deadliest sea crossing' claimed 6 lives a day in 2018

The 'world's deadliest sea crossing' claimed 6 lives a day in 2018

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

According to a new report from the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, an estimated 2,275 individuals drowned or went missing in the Mediterranean in 2018.

'Thatcher son was planning to flee South Africa'

'Thatcher son was planning to flee South Africa'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Chief spokesperson for the elite 'Scorpions' police unit, Sipho Ngwema, said this on Thursday responding to reports that Mark Thatcher claimed he was innocent of all charges against him.

'My daughters are vegetarian'

'My daughters are vegetarian'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

How Afghanistan, UAE, Ireland can fulfill Test ambition!

How Afghanistan, UAE, Ireland can fulfill Test ambition!

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The emerging nations compete against each other in the International Cricket Council's Inter-Continental Cup 2015-17 scheduled, with the winners getting a chance to play the bottom-ranked Test team on the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings in the ICC Test Challenge in 2018.

Do you get clean water? Check out our map to see the improvement in water sources

Do you get clean water? Check out our map to see the improvement in water sources

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Move the slider on the map above to see the change in percentage of population using an improved drinking water source over 1990 to 2015.

Thatcher's son held for coup bid

Thatcher's son held for coup bid

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher's son Mark was arrested in Cape Town Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in a coup plot in Equatorial Guinea.

Jet CEO Gary Kenneth Toomey quits

Jet CEO Gary Kenneth Toomey quits

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The airline's chief financial officer Ravishankar Gopalakrishnan will be acting as the CEO.

India, US, Australia and Japan in talks to establish OBOR alternative: Report

India, US, Australia and Japan in talks to establish OBOR alternative: Report

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

A senior US official said that the plan of establishing OBOR alternative was still 'nascent'.

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Rediff.com21 May 2019

A select 12 matches will also be broadcast in Malayalam via Asianet Plus.

Khedira surgery a success, Germany upbeat on World Cup

Khedira surgery a success, Germany upbeat on World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Germany and Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has had successful surgery on torn knee ligaments and he may be available for the World Cup, according to Germany team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt.

U-19 WC: Unbeaten India face Bangladesh test in quarters

U-19 WC: Unbeaten India face Bangladesh test in quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

India would have in mind the loss they endured against Bangladesh that knocked them out of the Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur last November.

Dowry deaths account for 40-50% of female homicides in India: Report

Dowry deaths account for 40-50% of female homicides in India: Report

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

In India the female homicide rate in 2016 was 2.8 per cent, higher than the rate in Kenya (2.6), Tanzania (2.5), Azerbaijan (1.8), Jordan (0.8) and Tajikistan (0.4).

OVL gets 25% in Nigerian oil blocks

OVL gets 25% in Nigerian oil blocks

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the international arm of the state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, will take 25 per cent stake in two deep sea oil and gas exploration blocks in Nigeria.\n

Marooned kids found on island

Marooned kids found on island

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

Three children who were marooned on a deserted Australian island for a week survived on coconuts and shellfish after swimming through waters infested by sharks and crocodiles.

CWG PIX, Day 2: Sanjita's gold, Lather's bronze ensure great outing for India

CWG PIX, Day 2: Sanjita's gold, Lather's bronze ensure great outing for India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Indian weightlifting had two contrasting medallists to celebrate on Day 2 of the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

Mark Thatcher admits coup role

Mark Thatcher admits coup role

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

The son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher pleaded guilty to helping to finance unknowingly an alleged coup plot in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea.

Cash crisis hits Asia's largest cattle fair

Cash crisis hits Asia's largest cattle fair

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Demonetisation makes its presence felt at the Sonepur cattle fair.