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T20 WC: Uganda player approached for fixing?

T20 WC: Uganda player approached for fixing?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

a former Kenya pacer tried to contact a Ugandan team member multiple times from different numbers during the T20 World Cup.

Former Windies legend Marshall forgotten in homeland

Former Windies legend Marshall forgotten in homeland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

West Indies cricketing legend Malcolm Marshall's final resting place in Barbados is a sorry sight, sparking concerns about his legacy.

Williamson's men target group stage qualification

Williamson's men target group stage qualification

Rediff.com30 May 2024

New Zealand look to experience and adaptability at T20 showpiece

Windies aim for T20 redemption under Sammy

Windies aim for T20 redemption under Sammy

Rediff.com30 May 2024

West Indies head into T20 World Cup on home soil with renewed hope

India play Papua New Guinea in opener

India play Papua New Guinea in opener

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

India will kick off their Under-19 cricket World Cup campaign against East Asia-Pacific qualifier Papua New Guinea.

16 Indian sailors return home after 9 months of detention in Africa

16 Indian sailors return home after 9 months of detention in Africa

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Oil tanker MT Heroic Idun and its 26 crew members, including 16 Indians, were in detention since August last year.

Kane Williamson to lead New Zealand in T20 World Cup

Kane Williamson to lead New Zealand in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The Kiwis named their 15-player squad for the ninth edition of the 20-over showcase on Monday, with the Black Caps opting for an experienced squad that includes Williamson and fast bowling duo Tim Southee and Trent Boult.

PIX: Record-breaking Pooran powers WI past Afghanistan

PIX: Record-breaking Pooran powers WI past Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Nicholas Pooran smashed a record-breaking 98 off 53 balls as the West Indies trounced Afghanistan by 104 runs.

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

In this pandemic, why can't we have multiple locations for various disciplines, all of it then merged into a virtual convergence called the Olympics instead of one massive event in one city, asks Shyam G Menon.

IAAF has used me as human guinea pig: Semenya

IAAF has used me as human guinea pig: Semenya

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

'Even though the hormonal drugs made me feel constantly sick, the IAAF now wants to enforce even stricter thresholds with unknown health consequences. I will not allow the IAAF to use me and my body again'

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

NZ face WI in virtual knockout, rain threatens to derail England again

Should Kohli Continue As Opener?

Should Kohli Continue As Opener?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Afghanistan?

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

Rediff.com31 May 2024

T20 World Cup Squads

Over 120 feared killed in Papua New Guinea ship tragedy

Over 120 feared killed in Papua New Guinea ship tragedy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

More than 120 people are feared dead after a ship with over 350 on board sank off Papua New Guinea's north coast, even as ships and helicopters are continuing to search for missing people, officials said on Friday.

Ferry sinks off Papua New Guinea coast; over 100 killed

Ferry sinks off Papua New Guinea coast; over 100 killed

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Over 100 people, mainly students, are feared killed after a ship with over 350 on board sank off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Thursday, even as over 200 passengers were saved by Australian rescuers from choppy seas.

Panghal in focus as Indian boxers fight in final qualifiers for Paris

Panghal in focus as Indian boxers fight in final qualifiers for Paris

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Indian pugilists will be determined to overcome the recent setbacks both inside and outside the boxing ring when they aim for the last available tickets to the Olympic Games at the second World Qualification Tournament, starting in Bangkok on Friday.

Modi embarks on 3-nation tour, to attend G7 in Japan

Modi embarks on 3-nation tour, to attend G7 in Japan

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday embarked on a tour of Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia to attend three key multilateral summits including that of the G7 grouping and Quad.

Modi to return home after over 50 engagements; hectic schedule awaits here too

Modi to return home after over 50 engagements; hectic schedule awaits here too

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Upon his return, the PM is slated to get a gala welcome from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Netherlands, Papua New Guinea qualify for ICC WC Qualifier 2018

Netherlands, Papua New Guinea qualify for ICC WC Qualifier 2018

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Hong Kong's victory over Nepal in their first match and the abandonment due to rain in the second means no team can close the gap on Netherlands and PNG, who became the first two teams from the ICC World Cricket League Championship (WCLC) to confirm their places in the CWCQ.

Meet the 20 teams that have qualified for 2024 T20 WC

Meet the 20 teams that have qualified for 2024 T20 WC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

After the results of the Africa Qualifier, the slots for the 20 participating teams have been filled.

6.7 Million Indian Children Have Zero Food

6.7 Million Indian Children Have Zero Food

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

'The response from the government using words like malicious, deliberate, etc is diverting from the real issue.' 'The indicators related to young children such as stunting or child mortality are a reflection of the social development in the country.' 'That's how we have to look at it and not ignore the issue by denying the data.'

Football Friendlies: Spain cruise to win in Equatorial Guinea

Football Friendlies: Spain cruise to win in Equatorial Guinea

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

A second-string Spain celebrated coach Vicente del Bosque's two-year contract extension with a 2-1 away win over Equatorial Guinea in a friendly on Saturday that was marred by an injury to Xabi Alonso.

UK envoy in Papua New Guinea has Indian lover

UK envoy in Papua New Guinea has Indian lover

Rediff.com3 Aug 2003

Scaddan (59) met Ganguli (29) in 2000, when the young man was a student in Calcutta.

'Nuclear Has To Get Into Achche Din'

'Nuclear Has To Get Into Achche Din'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Chinese are going bang, bang, bang building 30-35 reactors.' 'We should announce a programme of 50 new reactors and show that we mean business on the ground and not just announcements.'

Nepal court sentences cricketer Lamichhane to 8-year imprisonment in a rape case

Nepal court sentences cricketer Lamichhane to 8-year imprisonment in a rape case

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The Nepal court on Wednesday sentenced star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane to eight years imprisonment in a rape case.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

Modi lands in Hiroshima, expected to meet over two dozen world leaders

Modi lands in Hiroshima, expected to meet over two dozen world leaders

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Friday to attend the annual summit of the G7 grouping and the third in-person Quad leaders' meeting during which he will exchange views with world leaders on global challenges and discuss ways to collectively address them.

In UNGA, India votes against Israeli settlements in Palestine

In UNGA, India votes against Israeli settlements in Palestine

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

India voted in favour of a resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

India-Australia relations enter T-20 mode, says Modi on strengthening ties

India-Australia relations enter T-20 mode, says Modi on strengthening ties

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Modi and Albanese also reiterated their shared ambition for an early conclusion of the ambitious Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) that is expected to significantly expand bilateral trade ties.

Navy Conducts Anti-Piracy Exercise

Navy Conducts Anti-Piracy Exercise

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Indian Navy warship INS Tarkash, which is currently deployed in the Gulf of Guinea for anti-piracy operations, took part in a joint maritime exercise with Nigerian Navy Patrol Ships Kano, Osun, Sokoto and Nguru last week.

For me, you are not small island states, but...: Modi to Pacific Island nations

For me, you are not small island states, but...: Modi to Pacific Island nations

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The prime minister also underlined the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific for the Pacific island nations and said India respects the sovereignty and integrity of all countries.

UK engg grad charged with murder of Indian-origin teen, 2 others

UK engg grad charged with murder of Indian-origin teen, 2 others

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The Nottinghamshire police said Valdo Calocane has also been charged with three counts of attempted murder of three victims injured in the attack and will appear at Nottingham Crown Court on Saturday.

ICC ODI World Cup Trophy tour launched in stratospheric fashion!

ICC ODI World Cup Trophy tour launched in stratospheric fashion!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour kicked off in spectacular style, launching 120,000 feet above the Earth.

Indo-Pacific, China top agenda as Modi arrives in Australia for 3-day visit

Indo-Pacific, China top agenda as Modi arrives in Australia for 3-day visit

Rediff.com22 May 2023

During the visit, the Prime Ministers will attend a community event in Sydney to celebrate Australia's dynamic and diverse Indian diaspora, "a core part of our multicultural community", the Australian government said in a statement.

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

While Narendra Modi spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor -- 275 days versus Dr Singh's 306 - he has travelled more widely than any other Indian PM.

Used my time for the good of the country: Modi on his 3-nation tour

Used my time for the good of the country: Modi on his 3-nation tour

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Modi added that the world agrees with him when he says any attack on the country's pilgrimage site is not acceptable.

French Prez Macron to visit Delhi for G20 on Sept 9-10

French Prez Macron to visit Delhi for G20 on Sept 9-10

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Macron's office said the President will travel to Delhi to participate in the G20 Summit on September 9 and 10 following which he will leave for Bangladesh for a bilateral visit.

CWG: Weightlifter Gururaja wins bronze in 61kg category

CWG: Weightlifter Gururaja wins bronze in 61kg category

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Malaysia's Aznil Bin Bidin Muhamad grabbed the gold medal with a Games record lift of 285kg (127+158). Morea Baru of Papua New Guinea bagged the silver with a total lift of 273kg (121+152).

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The agreement follows the racist insults 22-year-old Vinicius suffered in a LaLiga match at Valencia