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Vote! Who Could Win T20 World Cup?

Vote! Who Could Win T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

This T20 World Cup promises to be a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride.

Wallah Habibi Manushi!

Wallah Habibi Manushi!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

After Mast Malang Jhoom, add another song from Bade Miyan Chote Miyan to your playlist: Wallah Habibi.

How To Apply to The University of Nottingham's GREAT scholarship

How To Apply to The University of Nottingham's GREAT scholarship

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The GREAT scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of 10,000 to students pursuing a one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

Olympics: Asian Games medallist Jyothi Yarraji to train in Spain

Olympics: Asian Games medallist Jyothi Yarraji to train in Spain

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Asian Games medallist sprinter Jyothi Yarraji's proposal to train in Tenrife, Spain ahead of the upcoming season and Paris Olympics was on Thursday cleared by the government.

Scotland fined for slow over-rate vs Afghanistan

Scotland fined for slow over-rate vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Scotland has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Pool A match against Afghanistan in their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Dunedin in New Zealand.

Peter Higgs, Nobel laurate behind 'God' particle, dead

Peter Higgs, Nobel laurate behind 'God' particle, dead

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

His reflections on the origins of mass sparked a nearly five-decade, multi-billion dollar search for a subatomic particle, later known as the 'Higgs boson', which was thought to hold the key to understanding the nature of the universe.

PIX: Germany strike late to hold Swiss and top group

PIX: Germany strike late to hold Swiss and top group

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group A match between Switzerland and Germany, in Frankfurt, on Sunday.

T20 WC: Afghanistan buckle up for stern Australia test

T20 WC: Afghanistan buckle up for stern Australia test

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The two teams last met in the ODI World Cup in 2023. It was in Mumbai where Glenn Maxwell had played a once-in-a-generation knock to notch up a sensational double hundred while battling cramps all over his body, with Pat Cummins in tow who provided sturdy support from the other end.

PHOTOS: Bangladesh down Scotland to keep quarters hopes alive

PHOTOS: Bangladesh down Scotland to keep quarters hopes alive

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Kyle Coetzer's career-best 156 went in vain as Bangladesh scripted a brilliant chase to notch up a comprehensive six-wicket win over Scotland in their Pool A match of the ICC World Cup in Nelson.

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, who was touring Scotland this week was blocked from entering a gurdwara in the capital Glasgow by pro-Khalistan extremists.

T20 World Cup: Aqib Ilyas named Oman skipper; Paudel to lead Nepal

T20 World Cup: Aqib Ilyas named Oman skipper; Paudel to lead Nepal

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Featuring in the T20 World Cup for the third time, Oman on Wednesday named Aqib Ilyas as their skipper for the upcoming edition of the tournament, which will be held across June in the USA and West Indies.

T20 World Cup: Paul Stirling to lead Ireland

T20 World Cup: Paul Stirling to lead Ireland

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Veteran opening batter Paul Stirling was on Wednesday named Ireland skipper in their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA.

PHOTOS: Sangakkara makes history as Sri Lanka crush Scotland

PHOTOS: Sangakkara makes history as Sri Lanka crush Scotland

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Kumar Sangakkara created history by notching up a record fourth consecutive ODI century that powered Sri Lanka to a crushing 148-run win over Scotland in their final group league match of the ongoing cricket World Cup in Hobart.

Attack on High Commission in London: NIA makes first arrest

Attack on High Commission in London: NIA makes first arrest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

NIA investigations in the case so far have revealed that the incidents in London on March 19 and 22 last year were part of a larger conspiracy to unleash vicious attacks on the Indian missions and its officials.

Rain threat for India-Scotland tie

Rain threat for India-Scotland tie

Rediff.com15 Aug 2007

India will play its maiden one dayer on Thursday before the seven-match ODI series against England that starts on August 21.

'They outplayed us and they deserved to win that game'

'They outplayed us and they deserved to win that game'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

'When the scores are low, we had an off-one in the field. But yeah, got to give credit where credit is due and Afghanistan were pretty good.'

PHOTOS: Starc four-for romps Scotland as Australia finish second

PHOTOS: Starc four-for romps Scotland as Australia finish second

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Photos of the World Cup Pool A game between West Indies and Scotland being played in Hobart.

World Cup: Iqbal leads Bangladesh to crucial win over Scotland

World Cup: Iqbal leads Bangladesh to crucial win over Scotland

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

The victory put all the pressure on England for their showdown with Eoin Morgan's side on March 9 in Adelaide, with Bangladesh now on five points and level with third-placed Australia, while England have two.

West Indies fail to qualify for World Cup for first time!

West Indies fail to qualify for World Cup for first time!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

West Indies were knocked out of the race to qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup after losing to Scotland by seven wickets in the ICC World Cup 2023 qualifier match, in Harare, on Saturday.

Is Mitch Marsh the right man to lead Australia?

Is Mitch Marsh the right man to lead Australia?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Andrew McDonald backs Mitch Marsh for Australian captaincy

No big surprises as Aus announce T20 World Cup squad

No big surprises as Aus announce T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Veteran Smith, IPL sensation Fraser-McGurk ignored; Marsh to lead Aus at T20 WC

Drained Zampa looking to rest up for World Cup after IPL withdrawal

Drained Zampa looking to rest up for World Cup after IPL withdrawal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Australia spinner Adam Zampa said he withdrew from the Indian Premier League (IPL) because he felt drained after last year's heavy schedule and that he wanted to be rested ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup in June.

Scotland Yard to grill Riaz on Wednesday

Scotland Yard to grill Riaz on Wednesday

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Wahab Riaz, the fourth Pakistani player in the spot-fixing scandal that rocked world cricket, will be interrogated by Scotland Yard on Wednesday, team manager Yawar Saeed said.

India will make it to women's T20 World Cup semis: Harmanpreet

India will make it to women's T20 World Cup semis: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com14 May 2024

India have been drawn alongside six-time champions Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Group A for the women's T20 World Cup in October.

Will Sunak be re-elected? Voting begins in UK polls

Will Sunak be re-elected? Voting begins in UK polls

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The future of Rishi Sunak as Britain's Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party hangs in the balance as polling booths opened across the United Kingdom on Thursday, with millions expected to turn out to cast their votes in the general election.

CWG Hockey: Indian women held by Scotland

CWG Hockey: Indian women held by Scotland

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Reigning silver medalists India were held to a 1-1 draw by lowly Scotland in their opening Pool A match of the women's hockey event at the Commonwealth Games, at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Monday. The Indians fought back from a 0-1 deficit and scored through Jasjeet Kaur Handa (45th minute) after Scotland took the lead in the third minute from a Holly Gram field goal.

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Kane silences Scotland's celebration with late leveller

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Kane silences Scotland's celebration with late leveller

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Harry Kane's injury-time goal gave England a 2-2 draw after a crazy finish to their World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Saturday with Leigh Griffiths having struck twice for the home side in the final three minutes.

Glasgow gurdwara condemns blocking of Indian envoy's visit

Glasgow gurdwara condemns blocking of Indian envoy's visit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Calling the incident 'disorderly behaviour' by unknown individuals outside the Glasgow area, it further added that the Gurdwara is open to people from all communities and backgrounds.

Scotland Yard investigates Indian triple deaths

Scotland Yard investigates Indian triple deaths

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Scotland Yard, which is probing the circumstances around the 'unexplained' death of an Indian-origin lab technician and her two daughters in London, fear the use of a "poisonous gas concoction" that could have been made by the mother herself.

Ali ton sets up England victory over Scotland

Ali ton sets up England victory over Scotland

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

England completed a clinical 119-run victory over Scotland.

Cummins 'tricks' as Australia beat Bangladesh amid rain

Cummins 'tricks' as Australia beat Bangladesh amid rain

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Pat Cummins registered the first hat-trick of the 2024 T20 World Cup as Australia restricted Bangladesh to 140 for 8 in the Super Eight match at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium, in Antigua, on Friday.

Scotland, UAE book 2015 Cricket World Cup berth

Scotland, UAE book 2015 Cricket World Cup berth

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Scotland and the United Arab Emirates secured the final two positions in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 after victories on the last day of the Super Six stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier New Zealand 2014 (CWCQ), in Christchurch, on Thursday.

Racist attack on Indian in Scotland

Racist attack on Indian in Scotland

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

A 28-year-old Indian on a night out at Edinburgh city in Scotland has become the "unprovoked" victim of a racist attack, requiring treatment for facial injuries.

New Zealand beat Scotland by 7 wickets

New Zealand beat Scotland by 7 wickets

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

New Zealand romped to a seven-wicket victory over Scotland in a rain-shortened Twenty20 World Cup group D match at the Oval on Saturday.

CWG PHOTOS: Scotland's Wallace delights home crowd

CWG PHOTOS: Scotland's Wallace delights home crowd

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Scotland's Daniel Wallace delighted the host nation with a sensational victory in the 400 metres individual medley and England claimed their first gold medals in the pool at the Commonwealth Games on Friday.

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

England face Oman

World Cup Qualifiers: Oman beat UAE, Ireland all but out of contention

World Cup Qualifiers: Oman beat UAE, Ireland all but out of contention

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Scotland stunned Ireland as Oman beat UAE in the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers.

Euro '24: Battle lines drawn as 16 Teams vie for glory

Euro '24: Battle lines drawn as 16 Teams vie for glory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is a quick guide to the eight games which get underway on Saturday.

NRI cop sues Scotland Yard

NRI cop sues Scotland Yard

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

Indian-origin Assistant Commissioner of Police Tarique Ghaffur, one of Britain's senior officers, has launched legal action against the Scotland Yard on the grounds that he was 'harassed, degraded and humiliated' because he is Asian and a Muslim.Ghaffur officially lodged the discrimination claim against the Metropolitan Police and Commissioner Sir Ian Blair.Ghaffur has been further 'victimised' by threats that he would be sacked unless he suspended legal proceedings.