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Indian umpires Chaudhary, Nandan to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Indian umpires Chaudhary, Nandan to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The 12th edition of the tournament will feature Robert Bailey, Gregory Brathwaite, Anil Chaudhary, Nigel Duguid, Shaun George, Shaun Haig, Mark Hawthorne, Ranmore Martinesz, C.K. Nandan, Ahsan Raza, Shozab Raza, Timothy Robert Robinson, Langton Rusere and Paul Wilson in umpiring role.

India may source diamonds from African nations

India may source diamonds from African nations

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

India has offered African countries --Botswana, Angola, South Africa and Namibia, incentives to strengthen their jewellery industry in return for direct procurement of rough diamonds from these countries.

Myanmar puts India to shame, emerges as the world's most generous nation

Myanmar puts India to shame, emerges as the world's most generous nation

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Globally, the proportion of people who said they volunteered time fell slightly, to 21.0 per cent from 21.3 per cent.

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Ambassador Natarajan Krishnan and Ambassador Shankar Bajpai helped shape Indian foreign policy at a glorious, but difficult, time in history, recalls Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Can Tendulkar recreate the magic of his youth?', asks advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The tournament will be held across four cities in Bangladesh, from Jan 27 to Feb 14, 2016

Smoking? Nations lose over $30 billion a year

Smoking? Nations lose over $30 billion a year

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

Thanks to celebrity activism and widespread media attention, the magazine notes, HIV, malaria and starvation are well-known diseases of the third world. But there's another resource-draining plague afflicting these countries - smoking.

Travel: 10 astonishing landscapes

Travel: 10 astonishing landscapes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

We seek out the planet's singular landscapes, including Namibia's Skeleton Coast (littered with whalebones and shipwrecks), the salt flats of Uyuni, Bolivia, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, Turkey and more.

Experience in senior level will help in U-19 World Cup: Sarfaraz

Experience in senior level will help in U-19 World Cup: Sarfaraz

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Gearing up to compete in his second Under-19 World Cup, India's Sarfaraz Khan says the experience he gained through playing at senior level in domestic cricket could be beneficial to him when the junior tournament begins in Bangladesh later this month. Sarfaraz, who turns out for Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, insisted he had an unfinished business at hand in Bangladesh. "Our hopes of defending the title in 2014 were dashed when we lost to England in the quarter-finals," Sarfaraz was quoted as saying in a ICC media release.

Can dehorning really save the rhinos?

Can dehorning really save the rhinos?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Dehorning grabs the spotlight again after the death of the last male northern white rhino.

Inside the Botswana camp where Harry and Meghan's love blossomed

Inside the Botswana camp where Harry and Meghan's love blossomed

Rediff.com4 May 2018

A glimpse of the 854 (Rs 77,400)-a-night safari where the British royal's love blossomed with the American star.

Perfect 19: Meet the Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Perfect 19: Meet the Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Tell us who is the hottest of them all! Vote for your favourite!

PICS: 10 great train journeys the world can't resist

PICS: 10 great train journeys the world can't resist

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Pssst, India's Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is listed among these great rail journeys.

Work abroad as a  social volunteer!

Work abroad as a social volunteer!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

VSO an international development charity that works through volunteers invites applications for its Overseas Volunteering Opportunities program.

Ganguly joins the 10,000 runs club

Ganguly joins the 10,000 runs club

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

The 33-year-old has Tendulkar and Pakistani skipper Inzamam-ul Haq for company in the elite 10,000 club.

Polio makes a comeback, in adults!

Polio makes a comeback, in adults!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

Doctors are warning that the disease is targeting adults who had probably missed childhood vaccination, and have thus not developed a natural immunity.

Afghanistan's Nawroz Mangal retires

Afghanistan's Nawroz Mangal retires

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Former Afghanistan skipper Nawroz Mangal, under whose leadership his side secured an ODI status in the 2009 World Cup Qualifiers and then qualified for the 2010 World T20 event, has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect in order to take up a role of the national chief selector. While confirming the news of Mangal's appointment in the selection panel, Shafiqullah Stanikzai, the Afghanistan Cricket Board's chief executive officer, said it is an honour for Afghanistan cricket that a player like the 32-year-old, who has a big fan following and respect among others, is the chief selector.

Be a volunteer, travel overseas

Be a volunteer, travel overseas

Rediff.com5 May 2005

VSO, an international development charity that works through volunteers, invites applications for its Overseas Volunteering Opportunities programme.

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Pakistan team from cricket World Cups.

Timeline: The Zimbabwe crisis

Timeline: The Zimbabwe crisis

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Chronology of the crisis in Zimbabwe cricket.

Ride the Dhoom 2 rollercoaster!

Ride the Dhoom 2 rollercoaster!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Hrithik Roshan overshadows Abhishek Bachchan in the spectacular sequel.

Cricket Buzz: Mithali set to write on her personal life

Cricket Buzz: Mithali set to write on her personal life

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mithali Raj will come out with her autobiography next year which will provide a candid and revealing look into her personal and sporting life.

Kenya instals new cricket body

Kenya instals new cricket body

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

Cricket Kenya will replace the disbanded Kenya Cricket Association and prepare the team for their Intercontinental Cup qualifying round match against Namibia on February 22.

Dan Jenson pulls out of Otters squash

Dan Jenson pulls out of Otters squash

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

The top seeded Australian pulled out of the PSA Otters Open Squash due to an injury.

Angelina-Brad's baby in Madame Tussauds

Angelina-Brad's baby in Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

rediff.com offers you a first look.

NZ urges ICC to cancel Zim tour

NZ urges ICC to cancel Zim tour

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

Statistical highlights, 2nd ODI

Statistical highlights, 2nd ODI

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Eng players not keen on Zim tour

Eng players not keen on Zim tour

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

England players, after spending Wednesday night at Johannesburg airport, hope ICC calls off their tour to Zimbabwe.

India eyeing trade out of Africa

India eyeing trade out of Africa

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

Medals tally: 2014 Commonwealth Games

Medals tally: 2014 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

The medal table of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

India in cruise control

India in cruise control

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

India cruised into the Super League as they crushed a disappointing Scotland by eight wickets.

Ireland win Intercontinental Cup

Ireland win Intercontinental Cup

Rediff.com30 Oct 2005

Ireland beat Kenya by six wickets to win the first-class competition involving 12 non-Test playing countries.

Modi named Kenya captain

Modi named Kenya captain

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

The left-hander was named the new captain of Kenya as selectors were forced to name a second string squad because of a boycott by the nation's top cricketers.

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.

Indians on show on Monday at the Commonwealth Games

Indians on show on Monday at the Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Schedule of Indian athletes in the 20th Commonwealth Games on Monday (July 29).

Frankie Fredericks retires

Frankie Fredericks retires

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

The Namibian was regarded as one of the great African sprinters but he never won an Olympic title in his career.

On Netflix: The show no photography buff should miss

On Netflix: The show no photography buff should miss

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Tales By Light is devoted to the kind of nature photography that appears on the pages of Nat Geo, but it exposes viewers to fascinating vistas that have only partly to do with photography, says Vikram Johri.

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.

Biggest victories in ODIs

Biggest victories in ODIs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2004