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Ponting ton keeps Aussies on course for whitewash

Ponting ton keeps Aussies on course for whitewash

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Ricky Ponting piled on the misery for England with a masterful century to help Australia claim a comfortable four-wicket win and a 5-0 lead in the one-day series on Tuesday. Captain Ponting thumped 126 in 109 balls as the visitors eased to their target of 300 with 10 deliveries to spare at Trent Bridge.

PIX: Solskjaer matches Busby as United march on

PIX: Solskjaer matches Busby as United march on

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Manchester United have scored 14 goals and earned maximum points from their four matches under interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

UPA has failed to curb price rise: BJP leader

UPA has failed to curb price rise: BJP leader

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Joshi alleged that in many of the cases there has been a hundred per cent rise in the price of commodities. He also said that the UPA government is ignoring the plight of farmers.

India Inc starts with a bang, ends with a whimper

India Inc starts with a bang, ends with a whimper

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

Bullish on huge profitability and deep pockets, Corporate India started 2008 with an aim to conquer the world and pocket global firms, but ended with blues caused by bitter controversies, be it Tata's Nano, ICICI Bank share debacle, Satyam fiasco or Ambani vs Ambani battle.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Meet the Brave Bicycle Girl of Bihar

Meet the Brave Bicycle Girl of Bihar

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'There were times when my courage and confidence would fail and I was close to giving up,' says Jyoti Kumari who wanted to bring her father home safely. So she began the cycle ride of her life.

Maharathi: Great cast, dull execution

Maharathi: Great cast, dull execution

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Though this thriller has a good premise, it's execution leaves much to be desired. The only good thing about the movie is the performances by the veterans.

America's backdoor layoffs

America's backdoor layoffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Underemployed freelancers and involuntary part-timers are hidden casualties of the deepening recession.

Maradona's Argentina thrashed 6-1

Maradona's Argentina thrashed 6-1

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Bolivia ended Argentina's 100 percent record under Diego Maradona in style by thrashing them 6-1 at high altitude in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.

Sadhvi has given up food: Shiv Sena

Sadhvi has given up food: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

The Shiv Sena on Monday alleged that the Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Thakur was being tortured by the Mumbai police and that she had stopped partaking food for the last eight days.

7 things to NEVER do after a breakup

7 things to NEVER do after a breakup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Don't date someone just to forget your ex.

Chhapaak review

Chhapaak review

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'Though it's a story of inspiration, Meghna Gulzar's Chhapaak is not the kind of film you walk out feeling entertained or ecstatic about,' says Sukanya Verma.

Stand with people hit by PM's 'thoughtless act': Rahul on DeMo

Stand with people hit by PM's 'thoughtless act': Rahul on DeMo

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

To mark the anniversary of note ban, the Congress was observing a 'black day'.

New Zealand shock Australia in thriller

New Zealand shock Australia in thriller

Rediff.com1 Feb 2009

Australia's misery continued, with New Zealand beating them by two wickets in Perth on Sunday in a low-scoring first ODI in the five-match ODI series. Chasing a victory target of 182, New Zealand huffed and puffed before Ross Taylor (64) propped them. Needing five runs off the last over, the Kiwis levelled the score with the fifth ball before captain Daniel Vettori hit a boundary off the last delivery from Nathan Bracken for a memorable win.

Jankovic knocked out of Open by Bartoli

Jankovic knocked out of Open by Bartoli

Rediff.com25 Jan 2009

Top seed Jelena Jankovic was knocked out of the Australian Open fourth round by an aggressive Marion Bartoli on Sunday. The Frenchwoman capitalised on the Serbian's poor service game and blasted winners at every opportunity before she ended the world number one's misery 6-1, 6-4 in just 82 minutes.

FA Cup heroics from Peterborough, Arsenal march on

FA Cup heroics from Peterborough, Arsenal march on

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Third tier Peterborough United produced the performance of the FA Cup fourth round when they twice came from behind in the dying minutes to earn a 2-2 draw at Premier League West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

9-yr-old dies outside Patna AIIMS as father stood in queue

9-yr-old dies outside Patna AIIMS as father stood in queue

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Rambalak pleaded with people standing ahead of him to let him go first, citing critical condition of his daughter but no one budged.

Do the politicial parties care about Punjab's farmers?

Do the politicial parties care about Punjab's farmers?

Rediff.com11 May 2009

At the start of the election process in Punjab it was expected that the farmers's suicides and the problems they faced would be a major issue during the campaign. However, few leaders have spoken strongly about this issue.

Is Narendra Modi's anguish over Gujarat riots genuine? Your Say!

Is Narendra Modi's anguish over Gujarat riots genuine? Your Say!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

We are asking YOU, our dear readers, if you think Narendra Modi's remorse is genuine?

India demolish PNG to storm into U-19 World Cup quarters

India demolish PNG to storm into U-19 World Cup quarters

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

India defeated Papua New Guinea by 10 wickets in a U-19 World Cup match, in Mount Maunganui, on Tuesday.

Farmers, workers rally in national capital

Farmers, workers rally in national capital

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Organised by Left-wing farmers' and workers' outfits, the 'Mazdoor Kishan Sangharsh Rally', began from the Ramlila Maidan and culminated at the Parliament Street.

Monsoon: Be a Citizen Reporter

Monsoon: Be a Citizen Reporter

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Monsoon: Be a Citizen Reporter

Guys: Here's what women really want!

Guys: Here's what women really want!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

'What women want?' This is one question that has always left guys scratching their heads, and now women have themselves come out in the open to reveal what exactly they look for in their dream man.

Asif's 'B' sample also tests positive

Asif's 'B' sample also tests positive

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Beleaguered Pakistan speedster Mohammad Asif's misery continue to grow. His 'B' sample has tested positive for a banned substance. It had approximately 5.4 milligrams of nandrolone traces in his urine sample. Asif's lawyer Shahid Karim confirmed on Tuesday that the pacer did test positive for a second time and added that he will appeal against the verdict.

'This is not a vote against Modi'

'This is not a vote against Modi'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

'The voter is cautioning the BJP not to take them for granted.'

BJP-Sena retain power in Maha; Haryana a hung house

BJP-Sena retain power in Maha; Haryana a hung house

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena alliance looked set to return to power in Maharashtra while Haryana could be a cliffhanger with no clear majority for the BJP or the Congress, Election Commission trends indicated.

Europa League: Lacazette sent off in Arsenal loss; Chelsea, Napoli win

Europa League: Lacazette sent off in Arsenal loss; Chelsea, Napoli win

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Arsenal had scored 10 goals in two matches against BATE Borisov in the same competition in 2017 but never looked like being as prolific in the freezing temperatures of Belarus.

Moin Khan asked to explain casino night out

Moin Khan asked to explain casino night out

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Pakistan's misery continues during the World Cup now chief selector Moin Khan is in the dock for a Casino night out with his wife after the team's defeat against the West Indies on Saturday night.

Stalin: From gritty teenage campaigner to mature DMK boss

Stalin: From gritty teenage campaigner to mature DMK boss

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The 65-year-old leader's ascent as the DMK chief heralds a new era in the Dravidian party, making him only the second man after his father to be elected as party president.

Kasturi Rajadhyaksha in Ohio Women's Hall of Fame

Kasturi Rajadhyaksha in Ohio Women's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

"People accused me of breaking up marriages when I asked women to stand up for themselves," said Dr Kasturi Rajadhyaksha, who was inducted in the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame in September.

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The total number of positive cases has increased by 106 in the last 24 hours to reach 1,024.

PHOTOS: Real's Ronaldo gamble backfires as Espanyol snatch late win

PHOTOS: Real's Ronaldo gamble backfires as Espanyol snatch late win

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Real Madrid rested Cristiano Ronaldo and suffered a fifth Liga defeat of the season as Espanyol's Gerard Moreno struck late for a 1-0 win over the Spanish and European champions.

Milan win, Spurs' nightmare continues

Milan win, Spurs' nightmare continues

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Udinese inflicted more misery on hapless Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-0 UEFA Cup group stage victory.

Country has to be saved from 'khooni insaan': Beni

Country has to be saved from 'khooni insaan': Beni

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

In a veiled retaliatory attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for his 'khooni panja' (killer paw) remarks, Congress leader Beni Prasad Verma today said the country has to be saved from a 'khooni insaan' (murderous person).

Assam: Floods claim 17 lives

Assam: Floods claim 17 lives

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Devastating floods in north Assam districts of North Lakhimpur, Dhemaji and Sonitpur have so far taken lives of 17 flood-hit, besides causing misery to over eight lakh people.

Mon'soon' in Delhi

Mon'soon' in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

Breaking a record of 108 years, monsoon on Sunday hit New Delhi almost a fortnight ahead of the schedule.

Ronaldo furious with Rafa's free-kick advice

Ronaldo furious with Rafa's free-kick advice

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo has been involved in a new row with Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez, according to reports in the Spanish media. The reports claim that the Portuguese striker was left fuming and walked out of the room after he was asked by Benitez to undergo a biometric analysis in order to improve his free-kick scoring rate.

ATP Finals: Djokovic outplays younger Zverev, Cilic still in hunt for semis

ATP Finals: Djokovic outplays younger Zverev, Cilic still in hunt for semis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

It was the 31-year-old Serb's second comfortable win in the Gustavo Kuerten group and combined with Marin Cilic's 6-7(2), 6-3, 6-4 defeat of American John Isner later in the day, he sealed his place in the semi-finals at the year-ender for the eighth time.

'India pushing Myanmar to take back Rohingya refugees'

'India pushing Myanmar to take back Rohingya refugees'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

More than 3,00,000 Rohingya have poured into Bangladesh since the latest flare-up in violence on August 25.

Chinese Grand Prix: Vettel snatches pole position in Ferrari one-two

Chinese Grand Prix: Vettel snatches pole position in Ferrari one-two

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel pumped in a stunning late lap to snatch pole position from team mate Kimi Raikkonen as Ferrari dominated Chinese Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.