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'Dr Death' may be extradited from US

'Dr Death' may be extradited from US

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

It has been more than two years since the alleged fraud and negligence of Patel were exposed, and 18 months since a Royal Commission-style inquiry linked him to 17 deaths during his two years as director of surgery at Bundaberg Hospital.

Tuffey shocked by match fixing reports

Tuffey shocked by match fixing reports

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Former New Zealand cricketer Daryl Tuffey is seeking legal advice after expressing shock at being linked to a probe into match fixing, according to reports.

Ireland elect to field against South Africa

Ireland elect to field against South Africa

Rediff.com24 Jun 2007

The match was reduced to 31 overs a side following a near five-hour delay in start due to rain.

There is scope to improve: Dravid

There is scope to improve: Dravid

Rediff.com24 Jun 2007

Indian captain Rahul Dravid identified areas for the team to improve.

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Lots of weddings were put on hold this year, but some still took place and photographers were on hand to capture the magical memories. Some couples even had their special days documented in an award-winning style. The winners of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year have been revealed and the snaps will warm your heart.

Kiwi pacer Adam Milne joins 'elite fast bowler' club

Kiwi pacer Adam Milne joins 'elite fast bowler' club

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

New Zealand pace bowler Adam Milne has joined the elite 150 kmh club of firebrand fast bowlers after sending the speed radar soaring to a whopping 153.3 kmh with one delivery in the Twenty20 against West Indies at Eden Park.

'He's like Buddha'

'He's like Buddha'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

'He has dealt with such tremendous odds that he understands things at a level that not many people do.'

In coronavirus-hit world, sponsors to stand by delayed Olympics

In coronavirus-hit world, sponsors to stand by delayed Olympics

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Major corporate sponsors of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are standing by the International Olympic Committee after the Games were postponed and experts familiar with the deals said the companies would not likely seek the return of billions of dollars committed to the agreements. Fourteen global companies including Coca-Cola Co, Procter & Gamble Co and Intel Corp spent $500 million this year and have committed close to $4 billion on multi-year contracts that designate them as top-tier sponsors, according to research firm Global Data.

Ranatunga cleared to run for board presidency

Ranatunga cleared to run for board presidency

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court nullified the government's recent ban on politicians heading sports bodies.

Ranatunga cleared to run for board presidency

Ranatunga cleared to run for board presidency

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court nullified the government's recent ban on politicians heading sports bodies.

Women's World Cup: Americans beat Germany to reach final

Women's World Cup: Americans beat Germany to reach final

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The United States reached the final of the women's football World Cup for the second time in a row on Tuesday, taking advantage of a dubious penalty to beat top-ranked Germany 2-0 in a hugely enjoyable game.

Philippoussis rejects wildcard

Philippoussis rejects wildcard

Rediff.com7 May 2005

The Australian rejected the French Open wildcard to concentrate on his preparations for Wimbledon

Umpire Harper warned about Smith, Warner in 2016

Umpire Harper warned about Smith, Warner in 2016

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

A match referee had warned of disgraced Australian cricketers Steve Smith and David Warner "being involved in a ball-tampering incident" in the domestic Sheffield Shield in 2016, a media report said on Friday.

Sanjay Valvani, New York hedge fund exec found dead in apparent suicide

Sanjay Valvani, New York hedge fund exec found dead in apparent suicide

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Prosecutors unveiled charges against Valvani alleging he fraudulently made $25 million by getting advance information about US Food and Drug Administration approvals of generic drug applications

Bellerive pitch in good shape

Bellerive pitch in good shape

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

The Tasmanian Cricket Association has dispelled doubts about the unpredictable nature of the track for the three-day match between the Indian and Australia 'A'.

'Abhilash Tomy is very comfortable at sea'

'Abhilash Tomy is very comfortable at sea'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'If you are caught in a violent storm at sea you have to deal with it and find a way out which Abhilash Tomy did.'

Here's what Mourinho has to say on Manchester derby

Here's what Mourinho has to say on Manchester derby

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said the international break has made his plans for the Manchester derby a bit more 'complicated' than he would have liked, especially with his South American players returning a day before the clash.

Ivanovic to face Venus in Auckland final

Ivanovic to face Venus in Auckland final

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Serbia's Ana Ivanovic overcame a second set resistance to beat Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens on Friday and set up an Auckland Classic final against former World No 1 Venus Williams.

All you need to know about NBA champion Golden State Warriors

All you need to know about NBA champion Golden State Warriors

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Profile of the Golden State Warriors, who beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday to win their second NBA championship in three seasons.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea secure UCL spot, Arsenal miss out

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea secure UCL spot, Arsenal miss out

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Images from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Malaysia corrects final words from MH370, search continues

Malaysia corrects final words from MH370, search continues

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Multinational search teams were racing against time to locate the black box of the crashed airliner, as Malaysia revised the account of the critical final communication received from the jet.

Bumrah, Shami get cracking for NZ first Test

Bumrah, Shami get cracking for NZ first Test

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami gave an exhibition of high-quality fast bowling on Saturday, on Day 2 of India's warm-up match against New Zealand XI, sending a warning signal for the home team ahead of first Test in Wellington.

India bring campaign back on track by beating Canada 3-2

India bring campaign back on track by beating Canada 3-2

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

India kept themselves in the hunt for the knock-out stage after eking out a hard-fought 3-2 win over Canada in a Pool C match of the Hero FIH Junior Men's hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

Sheffield Shield: Indian origin teenager in NSW squad

Sheffield Shield: Indian origin teenager in NSW squad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Young off-spinner Arjun Nair, the Canberra-born son of Indian immigrants, has been included in the New South Wales (NSW) squad for their upcoming Sheffield Shield match against South Australia.

Women's World Cup: United States too strong for China

Women's World Cup: United States too strong for China

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

The United States maintained their record of having reached every semi-final of the women's World Cup after their 1-0 win over China set up a last four encounter with Germany.

Lloyd hat-trick inspires US to third Women's World Cup title

Lloyd hat-trick inspires US to third Women's World Cup title

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The American captain struck three times inside 16 minutes as the US stormed into an unexpected and unsurmountable 4-0 lead over their shell-shocked opponents.

EPL: United go second; Arsenal win

EPL: United go second; Arsenal win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Manchester United climbed two places up to second in the Premier League after Marcus Rashford scored deep into stoppage time to give them a fortuitous 1-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday.

Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Southampton confirmed that they had signed 23-year-old Walker-Peters, who spent the second half of last season on loan at the club. British media put the fee at 12 million pounds.

Hockey World Cup: India thrash Canada to storm into quarters

Hockey World Cup: India thrash Canada to storm into quarters

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

An impressive India thrashed Canada 5-1 to top Pool C and seal a direct berth in the quarter-finals of the men's hockey World Cup.

Football: Son strikes as Spurs move to fifth in EPL

Football: Son strikes as Spurs move to fifth in EPL

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Although Spurs always looked more comfortable on the ball it was Sean Dyche's side, who have just a point from their opening five games, who had come the closest.

Scotland, UAE book spot in 2015 Cricket World Cup

Scotland, UAE book spot in 2015 Cricket World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Scotland pipped Kenya to secure their third World Cup appearance on Thursday while United Arab Emirates (UAE) also booked their ticket for next year's marquee 50-over tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

New Zealand Test openers pull out of practice game against India

New Zealand Test openers pull out of practice game against India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

The two players decided to pull out in favour of playing for their provinces in the Plunket Shield, New Zealand's domestic first class championships.

Gritty Shubhankar qualifies for US Open

Gritty Shubhankar qualifies for US Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Shubhankar Sharma's magnificent year continued as the Indian grabbed a spot in next week's US Open Golf Championships with a solid display of 69-68 in the qualifiers, in Columbus.

The sexiest people of 2017 are...

The sexiest people of 2017 are...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Lifestyle brand Victoria's Secret's annual list of What Is Sexy features actors, singers and an athlete.

Indian Badminton League players' auction on July 19

Indian Badminton League players' auction on July 19

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The Indian Badminton League will hold its first players' auction in Delhi on July 19. Over 150 shuttlers are expected to go under the hammer for 66 slots in six teams. Each franchisee can have 11 players, including a maximum of four foreign and an under-19 player from their catchment area.

Hero Indian Open: Shubhankar cards 72 to share lead after day 3

Hero Indian Open: Shubhankar cards 72 to share lead after day 3

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

While other Indians in the fray went over par, the 21-year-old from Chandigarh sank five birdies, including one at the 18th, against three bogeys and a double bogey at the 17th, to share the lead with English golfer Matt Wallace, who carded two-under 70 to total 209.

Super Shubhankar sets course record at Indian Open

Super Shubhankar sets course record at Indian Open

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Rising Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma shattered the course record at the challenging DLF Golf course with a sensational eight-under 64 to surge to second place after the unfinished second round at the US$ 1,750,000 Hero Indian Open, in Gurgaon, on Friday.

Missing jet: Searchers race against time as ships fail to detect new 'pings'

Missing jet: Searchers race against time as ships fail to detect new 'pings'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Search ships on Tuesday failed to detect any more underwater pulses after signals possibly from the missing Malaysian jet were recorded over the weekend, even as investigators were racing against time to locate the black box of the ill-fated aircraft before its beacons fall silent.

Meet the new Indian women's cricket coach...

Meet the new Indian women's cricket coach...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Raman pips Kirsten for Indian women's coach job The 53-year-old Raman is currently a batting consultant at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. His first assignment is the tour of New Zealand beginning next month.

Modi gets Bollywood-style welcome in Toronto

Modi gets Bollywood-style welcome in Toronto

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The two leaders witnessed artistes dancing to the popular Tune Mari Entry Aur Dil Mein Baji Ghanti from the Ranveer Singh starrer Gunday and Radha Teri Chunari and Disco Deewane from the 2012 blockbuster Student of the Year, among others.