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Buttler, Salt power England to big win over Pakistan

Buttler, Salt power England to big win over Pakistan

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Phil Salt (45) and Buttler (39) broke the back of the chase, smashing 78 from the first six overs, both caught off the bowling of the impressive Haris Rauf (3-38).

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.

Ronaldo aims for Euro glory in potential farewell

Ronaldo aims for Euro glory in potential farewell

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Ronaldo faces Schick in battle of top marksmen from last Euros

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.

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scotland, UAE book spot in 2015 Cricket World Cup

Scotland, UAE book spot in 2015 Cricket World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Scotland pipped Kenya to secure their third World Cup appearance on Thursday while United Arab Emirates (UAE) also booked their ticket for next year's marquee 50-over tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

Benazir case: Scotland Yard alleges non-coperation

Benazir case: Scotland Yard alleges non-coperation

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

The Scotland Yard team probing former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination has lodged a written complaint with President Pervez Musharraf, alleging non-cooperation by local investigating agencies.

India rally to beat Scotland 4-1 in HWL semis

India rally to beat Scotland 4-1 in HWL semis

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

India conceded a surprise early goal but made a fine comeback by pumping in four quick goals to beat minnows Scotland 4-1 in their opening match of Hockey World League semi-finals in London.

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.

Scotland Yard to send team to Rawalpindi

Scotland Yard to send team to Rawalpindi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

The spokesman said, "We confirm that, at the request of the Pakistan government, a small team of officers from the MPS Counter Terrorism Command will be traveling to Pakistan to provide support and assistance in the investigation into the death of Benazir Bhutto." Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday night announced that he has sought help from the Scotland Yard for the investigations into the assassination of Bhutto.

WT20: Scotland beat Hong Kong by 8 wickets in rain-hit qualifier

WT20: Scotland beat Hong Kong by 8 wickets in rain-hit qualifier

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Scotland dished out a superb all-round performance to notch up an eight-wicket win over Hong Kong via Duckworth/Lewis method in a rain-affected inconsequential match of the ICC World Twenty20 in Nagpur on Saturday.

Scotland Yard findings on Bhutto credible: US

Scotland Yard findings on Bhutto credible: US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

''In terms of the investigation itself by Scotland Yard, we view this as a credible investigation by independent, outside experts,'' State Department spokesman Tom Casey said. ''We don't have any reason why we would question the validity of their assessment,'' he added.

Spotted: Dev Anand in Scotland

Spotted: Dev Anand in Scotland

Rediff.com14 May 2008

A reader has sent us photographs of Dev Anand

Pakistan trio let go post Scotland Yard grilling

Pakistan trio let go post Scotland Yard grilling

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

Officers of the Scotland Yard questioned Test captain Butt and pace bowlers Aamir and Asif, who were suspended by the International Cricket Council on Friday and charged with offences under its anti-corruption code for "alleged irregular behaviour" during last week's Lord's Test.

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.

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.

An independent Scotland might lower the spirit of Scotch whisky lovers

An independent Scotland might lower the spirit of Scotch whisky lovers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

A factor which would be key to Scotch consumers is the new currency an independent Scotland would go for .

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.

Villa equals Raul record as Spain edge Scotland

Villa equals Raul record as Spain edge Scotland

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

David Villa equalled Raul's Spain scoring record of 44 but the world and European champions had to withstand a Scotland fightback before Fernando Llorente's late goal secured a 3-2 win in a Euro 2012 qualifier on Tuesday.

From Scotland to Greece... Student biked for 48 days to make it back home

From Scotland to Greece... Student biked for 48 days to make it back home

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Kleon Papadimitriou, a Greek student in Aberdeen, Scotland undertook the adventure when flights to much of Europe were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

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.

India maul Scotland 4-0, face Pak Test

India maul Scotland 4-0, face Pak Test

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Young striker Dharamvir Singh scored a double as India defeated a lowly Scotland 4-0 in a Pool A match to stay in hunt for a semi-final spot in the men's hockey event, at the Commonwealth Games.

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.

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

Why is Akshay wearing a Bell Bottom in Scotland?

Why is Akshay wearing a Bell Bottom in Scotland?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

The crew of 120 will be quarantined for a week and the shoot will begin on August 15, and go right up to September 20.

Nations League: Portugal 'B Squad' hammer Scotland 3-0

Nations League: Portugal 'B Squad' hammer Scotland 3-0

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Debutant Helder Costa opened the scoring on his international debut for an experimental Portugal who made 10 changes from the team which started the 3-2 Nations League win in Poland on Thursday.

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.

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

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.

'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.'

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.

Team Scotland boss criticises Delhi Games

Team Scotland boss criticises Delhi Games

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

Team Scotland boss Jon Doig has criticised the Delhi Commonwealth Games organisers, saying the athletes have been let down by them as the Village is not upto the mark and there are things yet to be fixed.

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.

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 Yard wants post mortem done on Benazir

Scotland Yard wants post mortem done on Benazir

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

The Scotland Yard team, probing the assassination of former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto, is facing difficulties and demanded the slain leader's post-mortem.