News for 'shields'

Mahindra United win IFA Shield

Mahindra United win IFA Shield

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Mahindra United won their maiden IFA Shield title with a 1-0 victory over Mohun Bagan in the final.

Renukaswamy murder: 2 more aides of actor Darshan held

Renukaswamy murder: 2 more aides of actor Darshan held

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Jagadish and Anukumar were taken into custody from the district headquarters town of Chitradurga by a team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Dinakar.

'Olympic gold more important than 90m throw for Neeraj'

'Olympic gold more important than 90m throw for Neeraj'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Neeraj Chopra will happily settle for a shorter throw in Paris if it proves enough for him to hold on to his Olympic title, his coach said.

Australia go Dukes balls for Shield to end away Ashes misery

Australia go Dukes balls for Shield to end away Ashes misery

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Cricket Australia has confirmed it will use Dukes balls, which are used in England, instead of the locally produced Kookaburra brand for the second half of the domestic Sheffield Shield in a bid to better prepare for the away Ashes series next year. The balls behave differently through the air and off the pitch, with Australia's inability to play the moving ball seen as one of the reasons why they have failed to win an Ashes series in England since 2001.

5 Asanas For Kids During The Monsoon

5 Asanas For Kids During The Monsoon

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

These five asanas are easy to perform and require minimal space, making them ideal for indoor practice.

Absolute disgrace: Tim Paine slams SCG pitch

Absolute disgrace: Tim Paine slams SCG pitch

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine labelled the SCG pitch as an "absolute disgrace" which was produced for the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Tasmania.

Bayern Munich for IFA Shield

Bayern Munich for IFA Shield

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

'Taliban hold 2,000 villagers as human shields'

'Taliban hold 2,000 villagers as human shields'

Rediff.com3 May 2009

Taliban's move came as Pakistani forces stepped up their campaign to retake territory in the districts of Buner, Dir and Swat. The military said they had killed more than 100 militants and lost several soldiers since fighting began on Tuesday.

Why Megacities Are Not Cooling Down

Why Megacities Are Not Cooling Down

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The heat index in major metro cities in the country has majorly risen since 2010 compared to a decade earlier.

Dominant Arsenal thrash City in one-sided Shield win

Dominant Arsenal thrash City in one-sided Shield win

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Arsenal, who went nine years without a trophy before winning the FA Cup in May, collected their second piece of silverware in three months when they crushed champions Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday.

Bagan in IFA Shield final

Bagan in IFA Shield final

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

The defending champions beat arch-rivals East Bengal in the semi-finals via the penalty shoot-out.

Missile Defence shield to be tested in November

Missile Defence shield to be tested in November

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

Plans are afoot to test India's missile defence shield in November, V K Saraswat, leading scientist at Defence Research and Development Organisation, said on Friday.

Churchill Brothers in IFA Shield final

Churchill Brothers in IFA Shield final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

I-League champions Churchill Brothers beat Air India 5-3 via the penalty shoot-out, in a rain-marred encounter, to enter the final of the 114th IFA Shield football tournament at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday.

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States president Donald Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.

Mohun Bagan win IFA Shield

Mohun Bagan win IFA Shield

Rediff.com28 Sep 2003

They beat East Bengal 5-3 via the tie-breaker in the final.

I haven't given up on Tests: Maxwell

I haven't given up on Tests: Maxwell

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Australia star allrounder Glenn Maxwell has said he has not yet 'given up' on his hopes for Test cricket following his spectacular performance in their ODI World Cup triumph.

No love lost: Wenger snubs Mourinho after Community Shield win

No love lost: Wenger snubs Mourinho after Community Shield win

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has accused his rival Arsene Wenger of deliberately ignoring his potential handshake when the Arsenal boss walked down the tunnel after his team defeated Chelsea 1-0 to claim the Community Shield for a second season in a row at Wembley on Sunday.

Why is Travis Head ruling himself out of the Test opener role?

Why is Travis Head ruling himself out of the Test opener role?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Australia's star batter Travis Head believes opening the batting in Test cricket is a "specialist job" and has ruled himself out of contention to replace veteran David Warner.

NSW approach Afridi for Sheffield Shield

NSW approach Afridi for Sheffield Shield

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi who guided Pakistan to glory in the Twenty20 World Cup in England may soon receive an offer to play in Sheffield Shield for the Australian domestic side New South Wales.

Australia to be awarded one-day shield

Australia to be awarded one-day shield

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

Australia will be presented with the new one-day international championship shield by International Cricket Council (ICC) president Malcolm Gray before their one-day series opener against England on Friday.

East Bengal win IFA Shield

East Bengal win IFA Shield

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

The Kolkata giants beat Churchill Brothers 5-4 via sudden-death in the final.

Violence mars IFA Shield match

Violence mars IFA Shield match

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

The Mohammedan Sporting and Kolkata Port Trust match stopped 40 seconds before time as spectators stormed the ground after Sporting's demand for a penalty was turned down.

Helen Mirren, Katie Holmes, Brook Shields: A day out in Hollywood

Helen Mirren, Katie Holmes, Brook Shields: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

A lowdown on what your favourite Hollywood stars are up to.

IFA: Shield Arrows, United SC in semis

IFA: Shield Arrows, United SC in semis

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

Pailan Arrows and United SC made it to the semi-finals of the 116th IFA Shield with contrasting victories against their respective opponents in Kolkata on Sunday.

No question in my mind he can: Watson picks Warner's replacement

No question in my mind he can: Watson picks Warner's replacement

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Former Australia player Shane Watson said star all-rounder Cameron Green has all the means to succeed as a Test opener.

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

Human shield to protect Hindus celebrating Holi in Pakistan

Human shield to protect Hindus celebrating Holi in Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Pakistani students today formed a human shield for Hindus celebrating Holi at a temple in Karachi to protect and show solidarity with the minority community.

FIR against army jawans over man being tied to jeep as shield

FIR against army jawans over man being tied to jeep as shield

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

A police officer said the FIR has been registered under sections 342 (punishment for wrongful confinement), 149 (every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object), 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation) and 367 (kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt) of the Ranbir Penal Code.

United fight back to win thrilling Shield

United fight back to win thrilling Shield

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

Manchester United fought back from 2-0 down and struck deep into stoppage time to beat Manchester City 3-2 in a dramatic Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday.

Teen Porsche driver's father sent to police custody in driver abduction case

Teen Porsche driver's father sent to police custody in driver abduction case

Rediff.com28 May 2024

A three-member committee conducting inquiry into alleged manipulation of the blood samples of the juvenile driver involved in the Porsche car crash on Tuesday visited the Sassoon General Hospital in Pune, and also met the police officials who are probing the case.

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik urge PM Modi to oust sports 'oppressors'

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik urge PM Modi to oust sports 'oppressors'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The two wrestlers, who have accused Sharan Singh of sexually harassing women grapplers, called on the PM to intervene.

Mahindra, Santos in IFA Shield final

Mahindra, Santos in IFA Shield final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

Mahindra United and South Africa's Santos Football Club on Wednesday set up a summit clash after winning their semifinal encounters in the 113th IFA Shield Football tournament.

Ullozhukku Review: Must Watch!

Ullozhukku Review: Must Watch!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

What makes Ullozhukku worth recommending is its ability to surrender to the surprises and yet grow with its characters, observes Divya Nair.

Return and face probe, Deve Gowda warns grandson Prajwal

Return and face probe, Deve Gowda warns grandson Prajwal

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The JD-S supremo reiterated that his grandson should be given the harshest punishment under the law "if found guilty".

Manager Klopp to leave Liverpool at end of the season

Manager Klopp to leave Liverpool at end of the season

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

'It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy.'

Brooke Shields, Bruce Springsteen: A day out in Hollywood

Brooke Shields, Bruce Springsteen: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Modi govt using SBI to...: Cong on electoral bonds data plea

Modi govt using SBI to...: Cong on electoral bonds data plea

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

"But the BJP wants it to be done after Lok Sabha elections. The tenure of this Lok Sabha will end on 16th June and SBI wants to share the data by 30th June," Kharge said.

Islamic State using civilians as human shields in battle of Mosul

Islamic State using civilians as human shields in battle of Mosul

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Pentagon spokesman Navy Captain Jeff Davis said IS had for weeks kept Mosul's estimated population of 1.5 million from escaping, with the start of the offensive offering them no respite.