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West Indies captain suspended for 2nd NZ Test

West Indies captain suspended for 2nd NZ Test

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Jason Holder was previously found guilty of the same offence during the Jamaica Test against Pakistan in April.

Hiddink disciplines Cole and warns players

Hiddink disciplines Cole and warns players

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Guus Hiddink has disciplined Ashley Cole and had firm words with the rest of the Chelsea squad after the left-back was arrested for drunk and disorderly behaviour near a London nightclub on Wednesday.

Gayle ton in vain as Root, Roy hit centuries to power England to win

Gayle ton in vain as Root, Roy hit centuries to power England to win

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

England's highest successful run chase in one-dayers was aided by some sloppy West Indies fielding and several dropped catches.

Ramdin's letter shows confidence and thanks

Ramdin's letter shows confidence and thanks

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

After he finished breakfast at his hotel on Sunday morning, West Indies wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin sat down and wrote a little note of thanks.

South Africa inch closer to semi-finals

South Africa inch closer to semi-finals

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Strong contenders South Africa inched closer to a semi-final berth in the Twenty20 World Cup after a convincing 20-run victory over giant-killers West Indies in a Super Eight match at the Kensington Oval on Saturday. The South Africans, riding on a rollicking 55 from Herschelle Gibbs, first compiled a competitive 183 for seven and then restricted the West Indies to 163 for nine.

Symonds fined for missing team bus

Symonds fined for missing team bus

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds has been fined after sleeping in and missing the team bus to a training session in Barbados. Symonds was 10 minutes late for the bus but did not miss any part of practice after finding his own way to Kensington Oval.

Lakshmi Mittal loses pound 7mn per hour

Lakshmi Mittal loses pound 7mn per hour

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Deepening global credit crisis is taking a toll not just on financial institutions but is eroding individual wealth as well, with Britain's richest man Lakshmi Mittal losing nearly pound seven million per hour in the last four months, media reports said in London.

Cook century leads England to draw

Cook century leads England to draw

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Alastair Cook scored his first century in 16 Tests as England drew the fourth Test with West Indies, making 279 for two on the final day at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The result means West Indies head into Friday's final Test in Port of Spain, Trinidad, 1-0 up and knowing they cannot be beaten in the series -- the first time they have avoided defeat in a Test series against England since 1998.

William and Kate pose at Taj following in Diana's footsteps

William and Kate pose at Taj following in Diana's footsteps

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Almost 24 years after Diana, Princess of Wales visited the Taj Mahal -- one of the most famous symbols of India -- Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, followed in the Princess's footsteps.

PHOTOS: Stars of women's tennis glitter at pre-Wimbledon bash

PHOTOS: Stars of women's tennis glitter at pre-Wimbledon bash

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

When it comes to tennis parties, there is none bigger than the WTA Pre-Wimbledon Party. Check out some images from the party.

Home prices crash to half on Laxmi Mittal street

Home prices crash to half on Laxmi Mittal street

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Four years ago, steel tycoon Laxmi Mittal purchased his first house on Kensington Palace Gardens for about pound 57 million. Last year, he purchased a pound 70 million house for his daughter Vanisha and a pound 117 million mansion for his son Aditya in the same street. At the time, the combined value of the three properties was valued at about pound 440 million. Today, the houses are worth about $ 200 million, an amount almost equivalent to the purchase prices.

The world's most expensive streets

The world's most expensive streets

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

A Mumbai lane, where India's richest person Mukesh Ambani is building a $2-billion home, has joined the league of the world's 10 most expensive streets, but is outranked by over three-times costlier London's Billionaires Row where steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal owns three houses.

Revealed! How Adele lost weight

Revealed! How Adele lost weight

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The singer reveals how she lost those extra pounds.

Katich puts Australia in command

Katich puts Australia in command

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

Australia opener Simon Katich batted all day for an unbeaten 148 to lead his side to a commanding 330 for three at the close of the third day of the third Test against West Indies Saturday. Phil Jaques scored 108 in an opening partnership of 223, Australia's second best opening stand in a second innings and one which helped Australia to an overall lead of 365.

Gayle back in West Indies squad

Gayle back in West Indies squad

Rediff.com7 Jun 2008

Opening batsmen Chris Gayle and Sewnarine Chattergoon return to the West Indies squad for the third and final Test against Australia at the Kensington Oval next week.

Mittal to buy London's costliest house for son

Mittal to buy London's costliest house for son

Rediff.com23 May 2008

NRI steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is likely to buy the costliest mansion in London, worth 117 million pounds ($230 million), for his son Aditya.

PIX: Part-time spinner Chase stars as Windies crush England

PIX: Part-time spinner Chase stars as Windies crush England

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Chase's extraordinary figures -- better than Shane Warne's Test best of eight for 71 -- were achieved even though he did not exact prodigious turn. He got just enough, however, to keep the batsmen on edge.

PIX: How an exciting day of Test cricket unfolded at Bridgetown

PIX: How an exciting day of Test cricket unfolded at Bridgetown

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

England out for lowest score in Barbados, WI in strong position

Hales, Root tons lead England to series sweep over Windies

Hales, Root tons lead England to series sweep over Windies

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

England's Alex Hales and Joe Root struck centuries as the tourists cruised to a series sweep with a massive 186-run victory over West Indies in the third and final one-day international at the Kensington Oval on Thursday.

Duchess Meghan Markle gives birth to baby boy

Duchess Meghan Markle gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, was present at the birth of his boy, who weighs 3.2 kg.

Jolie takes fitness regime too far!

Jolie takes fitness regime too far!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Jolie's punishing fitness regime leaves her with bulging veins!

Ponting's pitch point proven by lively opening day

Ponting's pitch point proven by lively opening day

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Ricky Ponting recently came up with a simple idea to make the five-day game more exciting -- bring back fast bouncy wickets. The first day of the third Test at the Kensington Oval proved his point perfectly with a lively surface producing a lively game of cricket.

London fire: 79 people presumed dead

London fire: 79 people presumed dead

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Five people who died in the blaze have been identified and 74 were missing and presumed dead.

Dravid equals Gooch's record

Dravid equals Gooch's record

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Prince Harry, Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Prince Harry, Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton were bestowed with the titles Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the day of their wedding in April 2011.

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Former United States President Barack Obama has been free from the pressures of running the nation for two years now. However, while in office and even out of it, Obama has always enjoyed each moment. As he celebrates his 57th birthday (August 4), here are some of his lighter moments enjoying life.

The Royal Wedding: What we know so far

The Royal Wedding: What we know so far

Rediff.com17 May 2018

All the details from the biggest wedding of the year.

'Dear Queen of Hearts, thank you'

'Dear Queen of Hearts, thank you'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The flowers are returning to Kensington Palace.

Caribbean on track with World Cup preparations

Caribbean on track with World Cup preparations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

With just over three months to go before the start of the 2007 cricket World Cup, much of Barbados is scarred by building cranes, road detours and construction sites.

Gascoigne arrested in assault probe

Gascoigne arrested in assault probe

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

The former England soccer international was arrested in London on suspicion of assault, police sources said on Wednesday.

In Pics: Princess Diana's iconic dresses

In Pics: Princess Diana's iconic dresses

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

A dress exhibition that celebrates the fashion and style of the Princess of Wales.

Photos! What went into making the royal wedding cake

Photos! What went into making the royal wedding cake

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The baker remembers it as 'the dreamiest experience' of her life.

Asus ROG Strix Scar II: Exciting package for gaming on-the-go

Asus ROG Strix Scar II: Exciting package for gaming on-the-go

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Asus ROG Strix Scar II stands apart with its thin bezels, better battery and impressive audio - all worthy upgrades to the Strix Scar launched earlier this year, says Rahul Saha

Hanif Mohammad hospitalised

Hanif Mohammad hospitalised

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

The former Pakistan captain was hospitalised in a critical condition after his knees were locked and temporarily paralysed his lower half of the body.

Shabbir reported for suspect action

Shabbir reported for suspect action

Rediff.com30 May 2005

8 Caribbean venues to host World Cup 2007

8 Caribbean venues to host World Cup 2007

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

The USA, which was looking to host some of the matches, will miss out.

Noted columnist Hasan Suroor caught in paedophilia sting in UK: Report

Noted columnist Hasan Suroor caught in paedophilia sting in UK: Report

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

A spokesman for British Transport Police told Huffington Post India that Suroor travelled from Sloane Avenue, Kensington and Chelsea to meet the minor, after grooming the child online for sex on November 9.

WI look to Lara for inspiration

WI look to Lara for inspiration

Rediff.com23 May 2005

West Indies recalled ace batsman Brian Lara for the two-Test series against Pakistan

Cook surpasses Gooch, becomes England's highest Test run-scorer

Cook surpasses Gooch, becomes England's highest Test run-scorer

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Alastair Cook is now England's leading Test match run-scorer.

Mittal sued over world's costliest house

Mittal sued over world's costliest house

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

LN Mittal faces high court action over the purchase of a £70-million house in London, after a property consultant accused him of not paying her commission.