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Tendulkar named in 15 man squad

Tendulkar named in 15 man squad

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

'Attack on British Parliament is an attack on freedom, democracy everywhere'

'Attack on British Parliament is an attack on freedom, democracy everywhere'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

World leaders voiced solidarity with the United Kingdom after the deadly attack near the Houses of Parliament.

IHF secy. for Champions Trophy

IHF secy. for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

K Jyothikumaran has been appointed as one of the four judges for the elite nations hockey tournament.\n\n

Tendulkar replacement approved

Tendulkar replacement approved

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

The Event Technical Committee for the ICC Champions Trophy allowed the Indians to replace the injured batting ace with Rohan Gavaskar.

On strike, at play: The two faces of France

On strike, at play: The two faces of France

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

As football fans arrive to watch Euro 2016, France's trade unions have undertaken a series of strikes to provoke a make-or-break situation. Claude Arpi encounters both Gallic beauty and ugliness in the country of his birth.

Tendulkar out of Champions Trophy

Tendulkar out of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2004

Rohan Gavaskar has been drafted into the squad as his replacement.

Rain ruins India-Australia match

Rain ruins India-Australia match

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Australia were 175-7 when the tri-series match in Amstelveen was abandoned.

'PM opened door for Ambani to steal': Rahul renews Rafale attack

'PM opened door for Ambani to steal': Rahul renews Rafale attack

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'No sovereign guarantee, no bank guarantee, no escrow account, yet a huge amount was paid as advance'

Dilip Tirkey to lead India

Dilip Tirkey to lead India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

The ace defender has been appointed skipper for the upcoming three-Test series against Holland in Hyderabad.

'Zaheer dropped for his own good'

'Zaheer dropped for his own good'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

India skipper Sourav Ganguly says the Baroda fast bowler is not bowling well and needs some time to get back his rhythm.

USA for ICC Six Nations Challenge

USA for ICC Six Nations Challenge

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

The winner of the ICC Six Nations Challenge will play both Australia and New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Not so Nice! England will try to punish Iceland

Not so Nice! England will try to punish Iceland

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Wayne Rooney and Roy Hodgson have called on England to be ruthless in their attacking play during their Euro 2016 knockout clash with Iceland in Nice on Monday.

Drama at World Chess Cup before Sethuraman holds Anish Giri

Drama at World Chess Cup before Sethuraman holds Anish Giri

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Grandmaster S P Sethuraman continued with his dream run and played out a fighting draw with higher ranked Anish Giri of Holland in the first game of the third round of World Chess Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia.

India stay in medal race

India stay in medal race

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

India held New Zealand to a 1-1 draw in their last league match of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Lahore.

It's do or die for India

It's do or die for India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

A win against New Zealand will give India their best standing in Champions Trophy since 1982 Amstelveen.

Vishy Anand loses to Kramnik, slips to ninth

Vishy Anand loses to Kramnik, slips to ninth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand suffered an early jolt, losing to his former challenger Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the second round of Altibox Norway chess tournament in Stavanger.

Advani marches ahead with twin wins

Advani marches ahead with twin wins

Rediff.com27 Nov 2004

Pankaj Advani led with back-to-back wins as Indian cueists had a field day in the IBSF World Snooker championships.

Alok, Advani win easily

Alok, Advani win easily

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

However, National champion Manan Chandran was taken the distance by Ben Farnworth of New Zealand in the World snooker championships.

The bright and hilarious side of animal life

The bright and hilarious side of animal life

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

There's only one thing better than photos of animals, and that's funny photos of animals. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is back and they have announced its finalists. In addition to providing some light-hearted relief, the competition also aims to highlight the important message of wildlife conservation. From shopping responsibly by avoiding plastics and palm oil to restricting water use at home, this year's contest is aimed at making people think about the animals on the planet - as well as laughing at them. The winners will be announced on November 13.

Indian markets worst Asian performers in Dec

Indian markets worst Asian performers in Dec

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Sensex, Nifty have lost about 6%, against 0.5-5% decline in other key Asian indices.

CWG: Grapplers Sushil, Aware strike gold, Babita takes silver

CWG: Grapplers Sushil, Aware strike gold, Babita takes silver

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Sushil took a minute and 20 seconds to defeat Johannes Botha of South Africa on technical superiority to claim his third successive gold medal at the Games.

'Rude' van Ass not a good coach, says Hockey India president Batra

'Rude' van Ass not a good coach, says Hockey India president Batra

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The HI president also said that a committee has been formed to decide on the fate of the coach and it will take a decision on Friday. He said he has no ego problem and if the committee feels the coach should continue, he would himself go to The Netherlands to bring him back.

Bopanna to meet Verkerk in opening singles

Bopanna to meet Verkerk in opening singles

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

Prakash Amritraj will play the second singles against Sjeng Schalken in the Davis Cup tie against Holland.

McCullum can never forgive Cairns over match-fixing saga

McCullum can never forgive Cairns over match-fixing saga

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has insisted that he can never forgive his ex-team-mate Chris Cairns after the latter effectively lobbied to destroy his credibility over match-fixing allegations. Cairns had been linked to match-fixing following statements by Stephen Fleming and McCullum. However, he was cleared of any wrongdoing in a court of law and by the ICC's anti-corruption unit. McCullum, who had told the jury that Cairns had approached him three times in total over fixing a match, insisted that he felt as if his character had come under-fire during the prejury trial.

Hiddink pleased with striker-less Chelsea's point at Old Trafford

Hiddink pleased with striker-less Chelsea's point at Old Trafford

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Interim manager Guus Hiddink was satisfied with Chelsea's 0-0 draw at Manchester United on Monday, especially as the Premier League champions played without a recognised striker.

Tendulkar could be fit in two weeks

Tendulkar could be fit in two weeks

Rediff.com25 Sep 2004

Dr Anant Joshi, who examined the master batsman, was optimistic about him regaining full fitness soon.

USA claims ICC Champions Trophy berth

USA claims ICC Champions Trophy berth

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

USA will now travel England for the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy, where they will take on Australia and New Zealand.

Doval heads to Paris to fine-tune response to terror attacks

Doval heads to Paris to fine-tune response to terror attacks

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

The NSA will meet with officials of the French external intelligence agency to forge a very close counter-terrorism relationship with India, reveals Rajeev Sharma.

Germany to field second-string team

Germany to field second-string team

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

Germany decided against fielding their main team for the Champions Trophy as they are more keen to play the European Nations Cup in Spain next month.

Sehwag may not get to open

Sehwag may not get to open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2004

Paris deal frames climate ambition in 'lens of equity': India

Paris deal frames climate ambition in 'lens of equity': India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The Paris climate change agreement is a victory for climate justice, India has said.

SEVEN-UP: Even the world's most powerful know how to chill out

SEVEN-UP: Even the world's most powerful know how to chill out

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Here's a look at some of the more interesting sights at the G7 2015 summit.

Tendulkar out of NatWest Challenge

Tendulkar out of NatWest Challenge

Rediff.com29 Aug 2004

We will get Malik, says Balaji

We will get Malik, says Balaji

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

The Indian seamer said the Pakistani batsman may have proved a nightmare in recent matches, but it won't be long before the Indians have the measure of him.

Anand finishes 9th in London Classic; Carlsen wins

Anand finishes 9th in London Classic; Carlsen wins

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Anish Giri of Holland to finish ninth in the London Classic while Magnus Carlsen of Norway won the event. Reigning world champion Carlsen also won the Grand Chess Tour after winning the Classic on a lucky final day for him.

India pay dearly for defensive lapses

India pay dearly for defensive lapses

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

The eight-time champions were beaten 1-3 by The Netherlands in their opening match in the men's hockey tournament.