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PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The strangest images you will see today!

PHOTOS: 12 Best catches from the World Cup

PHOTOS: 12 Best catches from the World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The 2015 World Cup so far has been treat for batsmen and spectators alike. Big scores have become synonymous with this edition of the mega event. So, while some shots sailed over the boundary line, others were opportunities, disguised as catches for fielders. Fielders had to lunge, go full stretch and focus to pocket those catches. Rediff.com presents you a chance to treat your eyes to those beautiful catches that made for plain, super cricket moments.

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.

No personal guarantee given to Chinese banks: Anil Ambani

No personal guarantee given to Chinese banks: Anil Ambani

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

He, however, seemed to indicate that he did give a personal guarantee to India's largest lender SBI, which has moved the NCLT to recover Rs 1,200 crore.

5 Indians in boxing semis, assured of medals at debut CWG

5 Indians in boxing semis, assured of medals at debut CWG

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Veteran Manoj Kumar (69kg) assured himself the second Commonwealth Games medal of his career as four Indian boxers entered the semi-finals of the mega-event with contrasting victories in the quarter-finals, in Gold Coast, on Tuesday.

Head to head: India trail Australia 1-7 in Adelaide

Head to head: India trail Australia 1-7 in Adelaide

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Following is a fact file on the first Test match between Australia and India in Adelaide and how the teams have performed at the Adelaide Oval over the years:

EPL PIX: De Gea howler gifts Watford shock win over Manchester United

EPL PIX: De Gea howler gifts Watford shock win over Manchester United

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Images from the EPL match played between Manchester United and Watford on Sunday.

No Indian umpire in ICC Elite Panel

No Indian umpire in ICC Elite Panel

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The International Cricket Council's Elite Panel of Umpires will not have an Indian representation after Sundaram Ravi got the axe.

Sunderland player pleads GUILTY to two child sex charges

Sunderland player pleads GUILTY to two child sex charges

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

England and Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson has admitted one count of sexual activity with a 15-year-old school girl and one of grooming at Bradford crown court on Wednesday.

Meet the other Bidens: Family says living in Nagpur since 1873

Meet the other Bidens: Family says living in Nagpur since 1873

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Leslie's granddaughter Sonia Biden Francis, a Nagpur-based psychologist, said that 'Bidens in Nagpur and everywhere' are elated with Joe Biden's victory in the US presidential election.

New Zealand v Bangladesh: Third Day's play abandoned due to rain

New Zealand v Bangladesh: Third Day's play abandoned due to rain

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Heavy rain washed out the entire third day's play of the second Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday.

EPL club Leicester City's players in racist sex tape row

EPL club Leicester City's players in racist sex tape row

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

"Tom Hopper, James Pearson and Adam Smith would like to convey their sincere apologies for their behaviour -- to the women involved in the incident, to the club and its owners, to the club's fans and to their families," a club statement said.

'#HappyRakhi to my army of brothers!'

'#HappyRakhi to my army of brothers!'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Bollywood celebrated Raksha Bandhan with their siblings over the weekend, and posted lovely pictures on Instagram.

University of Warwick launches 2014 scholarships for Indians

University of Warwick launches 2014 scholarships for Indians

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

A total of 17 scholarships are open for India-domiciled applicants with an excellent academic record.

Mahmudullah, Mominul handed T20 and Test captaincy after Shakib's ban

Mahmudullah, Mominul handed T20 and Test captaincy after Shakib's ban

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

BCB named Mahmudullah as the T20 captain, while Mominul will lead the Test side during their much-anticipated tour of India

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The Indian High Commission made its displeasure known despite the British government earlier reiterating that the three New Delhi laws on agricultural reform were a "domestic matter".

ICC to trial TV umpires on front-foot no-ball calls

ICC to trial TV umpires on front-foot no-ball calls

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The ICC's decided to test the system again after its Cricket Committee recommended to use it in as many limited overs matches as possible.

Coronavirus hits children less severely than adults, says study

Coronavirus hits children less severely than adults, says study

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'However, the importance of children in transmitting the virus remains uncertain,' the scientists cautioned in the study. 'Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause infection and disease in animals, capable of rapid mutation and recombination, leading to novel viruses that can spread from animals to humans,' they said.

How to prevent ball-tampering...

How to prevent ball-tampering...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Federation of International Cricketers Association (FICA) chief executive Tony Irish has advocated the use of educational programs to check the menace of ball-tampering in the game.

'Drained' Murray would have quit Aus Open over Sears's health

'Drained' Murray would have quit Aus Open over Sears's health

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Andy Murray would not have continued playing at the Australian Open if his father-in-law's health had deteriorated following his collapse at Rod Laver Arena, the world number two said on Monday.

IPL Extras: Wouldn't have reacted if I had nicked that delivery, says Gambhir

IPL Extras: Wouldn't have reacted if I had nicked that delivery, says Gambhir

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir made no bones about the fact that he got a raw deal from umpire Nigel Llong which prompted an angry reaction from him as he cursed on his way back and flung his bat angrily on reaching the dug-out.

Review: Rio 2 is visually stunning

Review: Rio 2 is visually stunning

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Rio 2 features some lovely, complex animation and a vivid, cheerful colour palette but is a one-time watch at best, says Paloma Sharma.

Australia admit ball tampering in third Test against South Africa

Australia admit ball tampering in third Test against South Africa

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Batsmen Cameron Bancroft has been charged by the International Cricket Council and Smith told reporters that it was a deliberate plan from the "leadership group" of the side, but added he would not step down as captain.

Sachin's Eden send-off: Llong... and the short of it!

Sachin's Eden send-off: Llong... and the short of it!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Umpire Nigel Llong inadvertently had a role to play in two key moments of the legend's last Test appearance at the Eden Gardens. The second, says Bikash Mohapatra, will ensure he won't be a popular figure in India for some time to come.

ICC Cricket Committee backs stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

ICC Cricket Committee backs stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The International Cricket Council's Cricket Committee backed stricter punishments for ball-tampering but decided not to do away with the toss in test cricket during a two-day meeting which concluded in Mumbai on Tuesday.

To My Biden-Supporting Friends

To My Biden-Supporting Friends

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'On Saturday, I drove my wife over to Beverly Hills for sushi.' 'Two blocks before Rodeo, we turned the car around, because we saw hundreds driving pickup trucks and marching down sidewalks, yelling, donning MAGA gear, and waving huge Trump flags.' I tell you... It was scary.' 'And this didn't look like a defeated throng.' 'These folks looked like they knew something we didn't,' notes Rajiv Satyal, the Los Angeles-based comedian and host.

Women's T20 cricket included in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Women's T20 cricket included in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Cricket's last appearance at the Games was at Kuala Lumpur in 1998, when a South African team featuring Jacques Kallis won the men's 50-over competition.

EPL: Southampton push Reading closer to relegation

EPL: Southampton push Reading closer to relegation

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

Southampton delivered a huge blow to the Premier League survival hopes of their former boss Nigel Adkins and his Reading team when they beat them 2-0 at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday to leave the hosts rooted to the foot of the table.

Who is Anand Ahuja, the man Sonam will marry?

Who is Anand Ahuja, the man Sonam will marry?

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The fashion entrepreneur owns two apparel brands Bhane and Veg Non Veg.

Chandhok named for FIA Drivers' Commission

Chandhok named for FIA Drivers' Commission

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

The FIA World Motor Sport Council on Saturday nominated Indian racer Karun Chandhok to be part of the newly created Drivers' Commission, which will be headed by two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi.

PHOTOS: Man City lose, Chelsea and Arsenal win

PHOTOS: Man City lose, Chelsea and Arsenal win

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

Manchester City's Premier League title defence fell apart at the seams in a 3-1 defeat to Southampton on Saturday when goalkeeper Joe Hart committed a howler and Gareth Barry scored a bizarre own goal.

Why Right vehemently targets Left

Why Right vehemently targets Left

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The Right needs an apparently potent and dangerous foe to keep its own followers in line. If they lower their guard, the insidious enemy may creep in, argues Amulya Ganguli.

Saints defang Everton and defuse fans' revolt

Saints defang Everton and defuse fans' revolt

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Southampton threw up a defensive wall around both their goal and their new Argentine manager on Monday, repelling a high-flying Everton side as well as a threatened fans' protest at St Mary's.

Pochettino makes solid start with Everton draw

Pochettino makes solid start with Everton draw

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino began his reign at the struggling Premier League club with an impressive 0-0 draw against fifth-placed Everton on Monday, three days after taking over from the sacked Nigel Adkins.

West Indies captain Bravo suspended for Sri Lanka match

West Indies captain Bravo suspended for Sri Lanka match

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo has been suspended for one match after his side was fined for a second minor over-rate offence within 12 months during their tri-series ODI against India at Port of Spain, Trinidad.

EPL champions Leicester may turn to Shakespeare to revive fortunes

EPL champions Leicester may turn to Shakespeare to revive fortunes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Craig Shakespeare is the bookmakers' favourite to succeed Claudio Ranieri as manager of Leicester City after taking charge of Monday's impressive 3-1 victory over Liverpool.

Umpire Kathy Cross is first female in ICC Panel

Umpire Kathy Cross is first female in ICC Panel

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

New Zealand's Kathy Cross became the first woman to be inducted in an ICC umpires' panel when she was named as an Associate and Affiliate International official following the annual review and selection process.

Proteas penalised for slow over-rate in Cape Town ODI

Proteas penalised for slow over-rate in Cape Town ODI

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

South Africa were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their 31-run win in the fifth and final ODI against Australia in Cape Town on Wednesday.

What youngsters can learn from Dhoni

What youngsters can learn from Dhoni

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

As M S Dhoni stepped down as India's ODI and T20 captain, some honest words from Captain Cool.

Chris Rushworth creates history, takes 15 wickets in a day

Chris Rushworth creates history, takes 15 wickets in a day

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Durham seam bowler Chris Rushworth took 15 wickets on Wednesday as Northants were bowled out twice in less than 3-1/2 hours on their way to an innings defeat.