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'Discussions are on for the 2016 World T20, it'll be planned well'

'Discussions are on for the 2016 World T20, it'll be planned well'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has said it will leave no stone unturned in its attempt to make next year's World Twenty20 a grand success.

Obama's friend Lata appointed to top federal job

Obama's friend Lata appointed to top federal job

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

The GSA is the federal government's real estate and procurement manager, and as Regional Administrator, Kalayil will be responsible for an inventory of 128 federal buildings, 986 leased locations and 11 US land ports of entry on the Canadian border.

'Foreign schools can't solve India's problems'

'Foreign schools can't solve India's problems'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Philip G Altbach, Monan University Professor and director of the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College in an interview with Suman Guha Mozumder says that foreign universities is not the solution to India's education problems.

Anderson takes six to put England in command

Anderson takes six to put England in command

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

England paceman James Anderson ripped shellshocked Australia to shreds with six wickets to bowl the tourists out for a paltry 136 on the first day of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

Tata's Trent hires CEO from UK

Tata's Trent hires CEO from UK

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Almost eight months after Noel Tata stepped down as managing director of Trent, retail arm of the Tata Group, the company said it had appointed Philip Auld as chief executive officer.

April Fool messages: 'India will win the World Cup!'

April Fool messages: 'India will win the World Cup!'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Readers share the best All Fool's Day messages they received.

Coming up this weekend: Jayasurya in Happy Journey

Coming up this weekend: Jayasurya in Happy Journey

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The actor plays a blind cricketer in Happy Journey.

'Johnson spoke of reopening England's old scars...he's underselling himself'

'Johnson spoke of reopening England's old scars...he's underselling himself'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Mitchell Johnson reopened old mental scars as Australia morally seized the Ashes lead with their thumping series-leveling victory over England at Lord's, Australia's media said as they reveled in the win.

Eye injury forces Kieswetter to call time on career

Eye injury forces Kieswetter to call time on career

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Former England international Craig Kieswetter has retired from cricket after failing to recover from a serious eye injury sustained last summer, his club Somerset said on Friday.

Ferrari remove symbol representing cigarette brand

Ferrari remove symbol representing cigarette brand

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Ferrari removed a controversial bar code livery from their Formula One cars on Thursday after suggestions that it represented subliminal advertising for cigarette sponsor Marlboro.

How the teams fared at IPL Auction

How the teams fared at IPL Auction

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

A total of 62 players were sold at the auction for the 13th edition with the eight franchises spending a total of 1.403 billion rupees ($19.73 million). Australia's Pat Cummins became the most expensive overseas buy ever in the Indian Premier League when the Kolkata Knight Riders paid a staggering Rs 15.50 crore ($2.18 million) for the fast bowler in Thursday's auction in Kolkata on Thursday.

Bad news! India's business confidence declines again

Bad news! India's business confidence declines again

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The sentiment was sluggish in April.

How Shammi Kapoor made a 5-year-old's day

How Shammi Kapoor made a 5-year-old's day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

A fan recounts her early fond memories associated with the actor.

Sad day for cricket: Tendulkar, Kohli react to Hughes's death

Sad day for cricket: Tendulkar, Kohli react to Hughes's death

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The cricket fraternity from across the globe reacted with shock and sadness at the sad demise of Australian batsman Philip Hughes.

Pak spinner Yasir Shah wishes for a face-off with India's R Ashwin

Pak spinner Yasir Shah wishes for a face-off with India's R Ashwin

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The BCCI president Anurag Thakur may have taken a tough stand against the resumption of India-Pakistan cricket ties, but Pakistan's premier spinner Yasir Shah is keen on having a face-off with India's spin magician Ravichandran Ashwin. Shah became the joint-second fastest to 100 wickets in all Test cricket when he took 5 for 121 in his 17th match against West Indies in the first day-night Test in Dubai on Sunday.

The martys who made the army proud

The martys who made the army proud

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Notionally, the proud Indian Army will be entering its 64th year of existence on January 15, 2011. This is because, in fact, the Indian Army is as old as the idea of India.

Ask Ajit: 'Help! I have inherited these stocks...'

Ask Ajit: 'Help! I have inherited these stocks...'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Pak accuses India of sabotaging peace efforts

Pak accuses India of sabotaging peace efforts

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Pakistan has accused India of sabotaging peace efforts and putting the regional security and stability at stake by objecting to include Kashmir issue in the bilateral dialogue.

Davis Cup: Record-setter Nadal draws Spain level against Germany

Davis Cup: Record-setter Nadal draws Spain level against Germany

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Victory meant Nadal set the record for the longest Davis Cup winning streak in combined singles and doubles rubbers with 23 matches in a row.

'Whatever I've seen of Kohli, it gives me a lot of confidence'

'Whatever I've seen of Kohli, it gives me a lot of confidence'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is bowled over by Virat Kohli's exuberance and passion to cricket.

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

General Surindar Bhaskar served as the 17th chief of the US Army Dental Corps.

British Airways cabin crew strike called off

British Airways cabin crew strike called off

Rediff.com18 May 2010

New Transport Secretary Philip Hammond, who held separate talks with both sides, said the judgement was good news for passengers.

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.

Gold enters long-term bull market, but...

Gold enters long-term bull market, but...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

A substantial fluctuation is likely because for a long period gold has moved in a narrow range of $ 50-60 and at higher levels short positions were built.

WAGS and family watch as England grab the Ashes from Aus grasp

WAGS and family watch as England grab the Ashes from Aus grasp

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

The England cricket team beat Australia by an innings and 78 runs to regain hold of the Ashes and, like always, their families were over the moon.

Explain LTTE leaders' death: UN to Lanka

Explain LTTE leaders' death: UN to Lanka

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

The United Nations has sought an explanation from Sri Lanka on the death of three top Tamil Tiger leaders after former Army chief Sarath Fonseka alleged that surrendering Tamil rebels were killed in cold blood.

UEFA reveal the best ever Euro XI

UEFA reveal the best ever Euro XI

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The football fever reaches sky-high with all eyes on Euro 2016. Tournament host France will play the opener against Romania, which will be aired in India post mid-night on June 11. As the UEFA braces for the 15th edition of the European continental championship, the tournament organisers have revealed the all time XI to play in Euro's history.

PM Modi explains why Bapuji's statue stands tall outside UK parliament

PM Modi explains why Bapuji's statue stands tall outside UK parliament

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The PM gave the reason when asked why is it that there's a statue of Gandhi outside the UK parliament?

Ads in cyberspace find their mark

Ads in cyberspace find their mark

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

The fledgling online advertising industry is expected to grow four-fold by 2014.

Cambridge honours Ratan Tata for Nano

Cambridge honours Ratan Tata for Nano

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Group, has been conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Law for his role in producing the world's cheapest car Nano.

Pradeep Khosla reappointed Carnegie dean

Pradeep Khosla reappointed Carnegie dean

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Under Khosla, an Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur alumnus who did his MS and PhD from Carnegie Mellon, there has been a 25 per cent increase in the number of PhD students there, and an increase of more than 50 per cent in the number of graduate students who were women or underrepresented minorities.

Duchess of Cornwall is proud owner of a Murray souvenir

Duchess of Cornwall is proud owner of a Murray souvenir

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Every fan visiting Wimbledon hopes to be lucky enough to walk out of the All England Club with more than just a memory of watching a tennis hero -- and Britain's royal family is no different.

Cook backs Broad to prove there's life after Anderson

Cook backs Broad to prove there's life after Anderson

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Stuart Broad has been backed by captain Alastair Cook to lead the attack in the absence of James Anderson as England try to show they can win a major Test match without their all-time leading wicket-taker.

Champions League T20: Somerset

Champions League T20: Somerset

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

lot will be expected from former England opener Marcus Trescothick, who is embarking on his first overseas tour in three years after quitting cricket due to stress-related illness. Trescothick and Justin Langer have proved a lethal opening combo in the English domestic circuit and will be hoping to carry their form over to India.

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Will Meghan Markle's wedding dress match up to these?

Can Finch emulate late bloomer Hussey?

Can Finch emulate late bloomer Hussey?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

An aggressive opening batsman in limited overs cricket, Aaron Finch said he is unsure what role he would be asked to play in the Tests against Pakistan in the UAE, if selected.

Ailing Australia coach Lehmann to miss ODI series in NZ

Ailing Australia coach Lehmann to miss ODI series in NZ

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Australia coach Darren Lehmann will miss next month's One-Day International series in New Zealand as he continues his recovery from deep vein thrombosis but he plans to join the team for the subsequent Test matches.

ICC Test Rankings: India slip to 4th

ICC Test Rankings: India slip to 4th

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

India have dropped two points and one place to be at fourth position in the International Cricket Council Test team rankings.

Bindeshwar Pathak awarded Stockholm Water Prize

Bindeshwar Pathak awarded Stockholm Water Prize

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Indian sanitation expert and founder of Sulabh sanitation movement in India, Bindeshwar Pathak has been awarded the prestigious 2009 Stockholm Water prize. The award akin to a Nobel Prize on environmental issues was presented to him on Thursday night by Prince Carl Philip of Sweden.