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Mithila's Bikini Moment

Mithila's Bikini Moment

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Shriya gets magical in Rome... Arjun looks back at July... Tara meets the Queen...

Tainted Pak players be questioned by Scotland Yard

Tainted Pak players be questioned by Scotland Yard

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

In a dramatic new twist to the 'spot-fixing' scandal that has rocked world cricket, Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt and two other tainted players, Mohammad Aamir and Mohammad Asif, were on Tuesday stopped from practicing at Taunton.

T20 World Cup PIX: Campher heroics keeps Ireland alive

T20 World Cup PIX: Campher heroics keeps Ireland alive

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Ireland's Curtis Campher and George Dockrell combined in an unbroken 119-run stand to take their side to an unlikely six-wicket win over Scotland in the T20 World Cup win in Hobart.

Unveiling the secret behind Netherlands' stunning win

Unveiling the secret behind Netherlands' stunning win

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'We go into every game with our plans and our ways that we're going to try and win the game'

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.'

Desi Taking Dutch Cricket By Storm

Desi Taking Dutch Cricket By Storm

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Meet Vikramjit Singh, one of the youngest participants in World Cup 2023.

Scottish cricket found to be 'institutionally racist'

Scottish cricket found to be 'institutionally racist'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

'The governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist'

Indian Open: Advani loses to Scotland's Clark

Indian Open: Advani loses to Scotland's Clark

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Indian ace cueist Pankaj Advani lost a thriller 3-4 against young Scottish rival Rhys Clark to exit the 300,000 pound sterling Indian Open World Ranking Snooker Tournament in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe join India, Pak in T20 World Cup Super 12s

Zimbabwe join India, Pak in T20 World Cup Super 12s

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Zimbabwe join India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh and the Netherlands in Group 2 of the Super 12 stage.

Wilshere, Kane get England recall for Scotland tie amid poppy row

Wilshere, Kane get England recall for Scotland tie amid poppy row

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Jack Wilshere and Harry Kane have been recalled to the England squad for Friday's World Cup qualifier against Scotland and a friendly against Spain, the FA announced on Sunday.

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Trump's attack against Haley, a daughter of Indian immigrants who served as his UN ambassador, comes days before a hotly contested New Hampshire primary that could determine the trajectory of the party's presidential nomination contest.

Just What Is Vidya's Neeyat?

Just What Is Vidya's Neeyat?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Vidya Balan showed off her new film, Neeyat, to members of the film industry at a special star-studded screening in Mumbai.

Euro 2016 qualifier: Mueller double helps Germany edge past Scotland

Euro 2016 qualifier: Mueller double helps Germany edge past Scotland

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Germany's Thomas Mueller struck twice as the nervy world champions kicked off their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Scotland on Sunday.

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The Metropolitan police said more than 1,300 officers were on duty on Saturday as tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the Israel-Gaza conflict.

WI, Zimbabwe and SL head into WC Qualifier unbeaten

WI, Zimbabwe and SL head into WC Qualifier unbeaten

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence

Former captain exposes West Indies' decline

Former captain exposes West Indies' decline

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

West Indies' decline a long time coming, says Brathwaite

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Suleman Dawood, 19, was on board the vessel with Shahzada Dawood as a Father's Day bonding trip when their small submarine is believed to have imploded, killing all five on board, including British billionaire-explorer Hamish Hamilton.

UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Euro 2028 will be the largest major sporting event the UK and Ireland have jointly staged. It will be held in 10 stadia, including Wembley in London, the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff, Hampden Park in Glasgow and Dublin's Aviva Stadium.

World Cup: 'Sometimes you've got to reach rock bottom to come back'

World Cup: 'Sometimes you've got to reach rock bottom to come back'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

West Indies Coach Daren Sammy remains positive that they will perform better in the upcoming Super Six stage matches to qualify for the ICC Men's World Cup.

Shivaji's 'Tiger Claws' set for journey to India from UK for exhibition

Shivaji's 'Tiger Claws' set for journey to India from UK for exhibition

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The MoU, expected to be signed on Tuesday, coincides with Maharashtra's 350th anniversary celebrations of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji. It is then expected to be dispatched to India later this year for an agreed period.

ABN Amro, Royal Bank of Scotland to merge

ABN Amro, Royal Bank of Scotland to merge

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Meera Sanyal, Country Executive, ABN Amro Bank, revealed the bank's merger plans with Royal Bank of Scotland. Dutch Central Bank has approved of the merger and a country-by-country approval is being sought. As part of the deal, RBS will acquire the banking business in India and Fortis will buy the asset management company. Neither have a presence in India. ABN Amro is negotiating with RBI too on this issue. The bank will continue to operate through 28 branches in 21 cities.

IS plot to attack UK foiled by Scotland Yard

IS plot to attack UK foiled by Scotland Yard

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Scotland Yard has thwarted an Islamic State driven "significant" terror plot with the arrest of four men on suspicion of terror offences as part of an investigation into Islamist-related terrorism.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in Edinburgh

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in Edinburgh

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Thousands lined the route to catch a glimpse as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, seen in public for the first time, made its journey on Sunday from Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire to arrive at the late monarch's official Scottish residence of Holyroodhouse Palace in the capital city of Edinburgh.

U-19 WC: India to face Bangladesh in opener

U-19 WC: India to face Bangladesh in opener

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Featuring a total of 16 teams, the U-19 World Cup will be held from January 13 to February 4 in Sri Lanka, with the hosts taking on Zimbabwe in the tournament-opener in Colombo.

Is Kiara Honeymooning In Kashmir?

Is Kiara Honeymooning In Kashmir?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Tiger dances in London... Vidya visits Vatican City...Vivek tries Dubai cuisine...

Scotland Yard denies delay in action over runaway 'ISIS' schoolgirls

Scotland Yard denies delay in action over runaway 'ISIS' schoolgirls

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Under fire over its slow reaction over three British schoolgirls who reportedly fled to Syria to join the Islamic State, Scotland Yard on Tuesday defended its actions, saying it began a probe as soon as facts were established.

U19 World Cup: Australia blank England; SA, Bangladesh win

U19 World Cup: Australia blank England; SA, Bangladesh win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Australia blanked England while South Africa and Bangladesh showed their bowling prowess with mighty wins over Zimbabwe and USA respectively. In the 16th-place play-off, Afghanistan fought off a spirited USA side to win a low-scoring thriller.

Dravid scores 26 as Scotland are whipped

Dravid scores 26 as Scotland are whipped

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

Scotland went down to a humiliating 10-wicket defeat to Lancashire.

T20 WC: Joseph, Holder star in Windies' thumping win

T20 WC: Joseph, Holder star in Windies' thumping win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Alzarri Joseph led West Indies' inspired fast bowling display with a four-wicket haul to help them beat Zimbabwe

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday.

Grant Bradburn named Pakistan Head Coach

Grant Bradburn named Pakistan Head Coach

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Kiwi Bradburn served as the Head Coach of the side during the recently-concluded home series against New Zealand on consultancy basis. He is well-versed about the strengths and challenges of the national side having previously served as the fielding coach from 2018 till 2020 before he moved to the National Cricket Academy to work on development of coaches.

Sunak dials Trudeau, asks him to de-escalate row with India

Sunak dials Trudeau, asks him to de-escalate row with India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Both leaders agreed to stay in contact as Sunak reaffirmed the UK position of respect for the rule of law after Canada's allegation of Indian involvement in the killing of a pro-Khalistan wanted terrorist.

'Foreign Indian conditions' blamed for Pakistan World Cup flop

'Foreign Indian conditions' blamed for Pakistan World Cup flop

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Pakistan are hurt by their woeful World Cup show and Grant Bradburn, their head coach, blames it on "foreign" Indian conditions and the lack of familiarity with the venues.

West Indies survive Scotland scare in World Cup warm-up

West Indies survive Scotland scare in World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Minnows Scotland came up just four runs short of a famous upset in a World warm-up match.

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

It is high time the Indian government signalled discomfort with the UK providing refuge to those accused of financial crimes in India, states Jaimini Bhagwati.

ODI World Cup: Wankhede Stadium, Eden Gardens likely to host semis

ODI World Cup: Wankhede Stadium, Eden Gardens likely to host semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium and the Eden Gardens in Kolkata --- both iconic venues -- have emerged as the frontrunners to host the two semifinals of the 2023 World Cup.

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The capital of world history will be London on May 6.

Yearender 2023: So close, yet so far...: India's ICC trophy drought continues

Yearender 2023: So close, yet so far...: India's ICC trophy drought continues

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The last time Team India won an ICC World Cup was in 2011 in India. It was a 50-over ODI format that was won under the astute leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Scotland Yard ups security to tackle protestors during Modi's UK visit

Scotland Yard ups security to tackle protestors during Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

The Scotland Yard has said an "appropriate" policing plan is in place but no restrictions have been imposed on any London routes.

'You're provoking me, so off you go to jail'

'You're provoking me, so off you go to jail'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The Bills (Bharatiya Saksha, Bharatiya Nagarik Sanhita and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) are arbitrary, opaque and ambiguous and structurally quite violent.'