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Dabholkar's footprints to deepen further instead of getting wiped out: Naseer

Dabholkar's footprints to deepen further instead of getting wiped out: Naseer

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Shah also said that such murders have taken place in Pakistan too, mentioning the violent deaths of politician Salman Taseer and rights activist Sabeen Mehmood.

O que este homem est fazendo?!

O que este homem est fazendo?!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres seems startled by the Pradhan Mantri's proximity-propinquity as he arrives at the Scottish Exhibition Centre to attend the World Leaders Summit, COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland, November 1, 2021.

PICS: How Sania celebrated her birthday

PICS: How Sania celebrated her birthday

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Sania posted pictures from her birthday celebrations on social media and thanked fans for their wishes.

U19 World Cup: England first team to reach semis

U19 World Cup: England first team to reach semis

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Jacob Bethell helped England advance to the semi-finals of the U19 World Cup in a six-wicket win over SA

India focus on must-win matches, not run-rate

India focus on must-win matches, not run-rate

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

India's immediate target is to win their remaining three group matches to try and stay alive in the Twenty20 World Cup and not worry about any run-rate scenario yet, batting coach Vikram Rathour said on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup 2021 Records To STARTLE You

T20 World Cup 2021 Records To STARTLE You

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists interesting records from the first week of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup in the UAE.

War-Torn Ukraine One Win Away From World Cup

War-Torn Ukraine One Win Away From World Cup

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Ukraine kept alive their dream of reaching the World Cup finals by beating Scotland 3-1 in their playoff at Hampden Park on Wednesday in their first game since the Russian invasion of their country.

Kohli thanks fans after India's T20 WC campaign ends

Kohli thanks fans after India's T20 WC campaign ends

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The T20 World Cup was also Kohli's final assignment as India's T20 captain. Vice-captain Rohit Sharma is likely to take charge of the team in the shortest format.

'Thank you for infectious smile': Prince Harry's tribute to 'granny' Queen

'Thank you for infectious smile': Prince Harry's tribute to 'granny' Queen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'We, too, smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace'

Netherlands, Zimbabwe qualify for ICC World T20

Netherlands, Zimbabwe qualify for ICC World T20

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Netherlands saw off a spirited effort from USA to seal a seven-wicket victory in their semi-final after restricting USA to 138 in 19.4 overs even as Zimbabwe held of a valiant PNG by 27 runs.

Panghal, Hussamudin, Ashish cruise into CWG boxing QF

Panghal, Hussamudin, Ashish cruise into CWG boxing QF

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Amit Panghal, a World Championships silver medallist, out-punched Namri Berri of Vanuatu via an unanimous verdict.

96-round gun salute for Queen Elizabeth II as state mourning begins

96-round gun salute for Queen Elizabeth II as state mourning begins

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Churches also tolled their bells, after the Church of England sent out guidance to parishes, chapels and cathedrals across the country encouraging them to open for prayer or special services. Major sporting events, including football and cricket matches, have been postponed as a mark of respect.

Boxing at CWG: Nikhat, Sagar storm into quarters; Shiva crashes out

Boxing at CWG: Nikhat, Sagar storm into quarters; Shiva crashes out

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Zareen was no match for her young opponent as she dominated the bout from start to finish

U19 WC: India hammer Uganda to top group, face Bangladesh in quarters

U19 WC: India hammer Uganda to top group, face Bangladesh in quarters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

India thrashed Uganda by 326 runs in their final Group B game.

CWG: Kiplangat takes wrong turn on way to marathon gold

CWG: Kiplangat takes wrong turn on way to marathon gold

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Uganda's Victor Kiplangat took a wrong turn but still found his way to marathon gold at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday, providing some late drama to what had been an uneventful race.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 1

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 1

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Here's a look at Indian athletes' performance on Monday, Day 4 of the Games.

FIFA, Qatar prepare for bizarre World Cup finals draw

FIFA, Qatar prepare for bizarre World Cup finals draw

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The full line-up will not be known until at least June 14, when the intercontinental playoff round ends in Qatar.

ODI Rankings: Kohli static at No 2, Bumrah retains No 5

ODI Rankings: Kohli static at No 2, Bumrah retains No 5

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Kohli and Sharma were sitting pretty with 857 and 825 points respectively in the batting list

Students! The Foam Fight Is On

Students! The Foam Fight Is On

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Students from St Andrews University in Scotland are covered in foam as they take part in the traditional Raisin Weekend on October 18, 2021.

India Open: Sindhu shocked; Sen, Saina win opener

India Open: Sindhu shocked; Sen, Saina win opener

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Defending champion Lakshya Sen looked in fine fettle as he registered a straight-game win over compatriot H S Prannoy to make a winning start to his title defence at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, in Delhi, on Tuesday.

Shakib becomes highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals

Shakib becomes highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday became the highest wicket-taker in T20 International cricket when he pipped Lasith Malinga's tally of 107 wickets during their T20 World Cup game against Scotland Al Amerat.

The VAR debate still rages on

The VAR debate still rages on

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Former Scotland midfielder Graeme Souness said FIFA needed to be more transparent over VAR decisions.

For first time Christians account for less than half of England's population

For first time Christians account for less than half of England's population

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The number of people living in England and Wales identifying as Christian has fallen below half the population for the first time, while those identifying as Muslim or Hindu have registered a small rise, according to the latest census figures released on Tuesday.

Rahul, Athiya make their relationship official

Rahul, Athiya make their relationship official

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

KL Rahul made his relationship with Athiya Shetty official with a loved up post on social media, calling the actress 'my love'.

Raj rules: Indians account for most foreign-born residents in UK

Raj rules: Indians account for most foreign-born residents in UK

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Nearly one in six people living in England and Wales last year were born outside the country and Indians constituted the largest chunk at 1.5 per cent of residents, according to latest statistics based on the country's 2021 census data.

COVID-19: South Africa to trial unique limited overs tie

COVID-19: South Africa to trial unique limited overs tie

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

"It's a thrilling new format and a match that is working towards a greater good."

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday joined around 500 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and royals from across the world, at Westminster Abbey for a sombre ceremony to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch.

India hockey players ready for Australia at CWG

India hockey players ready for Australia at CWG

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

India, on the other hand, finished runners-up twice in 2010 and 2014 editions.

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The world of sport reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday with a raft of cancellations across cricket, golf, rugby and cycling, while others paid tribute by holding a minute's silence.

UK Opposition protests as Braverman returns as home secretary

UK Opposition protests as Braverman returns as home secretary

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Braverman, 42, resigned from the cabinet of former prime minister Liz Truss last week, having breached the ministerial code by sending secure information from her private email.

PIX: Perisic gives Croatia lifeline in draw with Czech Republic

PIX: Perisic gives Croatia lifeline in draw with Czech Republic

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Ivan Perisic scored a stunning second half equaliser as Croatia pegged back Czech Republic for a 1-1 draw in Group D on Friday, keeping their slim hopes alive of qualifying to the European Championship knockout stages.

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 1

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 1

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The European Football Championship kicked off on Friday, June 11, and with the first round of matches in the league stage of Euro 2020 done and dusted, here's a look at the five best goals thus far.

Texas school shooting: Murray likens own experience with survivor

Texas school shooting: Murray likens own experience with survivor

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'I experienced a similar thing when I was at Dunblane, a teacher coming out and waving all of the children under tables and telling them to go and hide. And it was a kid telling exactly the same story about how she survived it.'

Harmanpreet rises to fifth in ICC rankings

Harmanpreet rises to fifth in ICC rankings

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur leads a bunch of India players who have made rapid gains in the MRF Tyres ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings after some excellent performances that helped complete a 3-0 sweep over England in their ICC Women's Championship (IWC) series.

PICS: Sterling's early goal takes England past Czechs

PICS: Sterling's early goal takes England past Czechs

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Unbeaten England finished with seven points, comfortably ahead of Croatia, who were second with four after beating Scotland 3-1 in Glasgow.

CWG Boxing: Thapa beats Pakistan's Baloch to advance

CWG Boxing: Thapa beats Pakistan's Baloch to advance

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Ace Indian boxer Shiva Thapa began his Commonwealth Games campaign on a rousing note by defeating Pakistan's Suleman Baloch in the first round of the 63.5kg category, in Birmingham, on Friday.

India's Approaching Democratic Crisis

India's Approaching Democratic Crisis

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

India will either have to create a system in which certain geographical areas will wind up being permanent political outsiders at the Union level or it will have to create a system in which certain votes are weighted more heavily than others, observes Mihir S Sharma.

Euro: Round 3: Top 5 Team Performances

Euro: Round 3: Top 5 Team Performances

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the five best matches of the final round.

Netaji sent secret letter in 1939 seeking Soviet help to liberate India

Netaji sent secret letter in 1939 seeking Soviet help to liberate India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Amiya Bose, freedom icon Subhas Bose's nephew, was tasked by his uncle to carry a secret letter seeking Soviet help in India's liberation, which was to be delivered to agents in Britain in October 1939, barely a month into the Second World War.

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Scotland's Clarke names uncapped trio in Euro squad.