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2nd Test: Maharaj, Harmer star thumping win over B'desh

2nd Test: Maharaj, Harmer star thumping win over B'desh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

South Africa won the first Test in Durban by 220 runs, where they bowled Bangladesh out for 53 in their second innings.

Aakanksha Singh Gets Flirty

Aakanksha Singh Gets Flirty

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Look who we spotted at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

Neha-Angad party with Salman Khan

Neha-Angad party with Salman Khan

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

After Ramesh Taurani, Ekta Kapoor and Anil Kapoor's Diwali parties, the venue shifted to Sohail Khan's residence, where he threw a bash for close friends and family members.

Maharaj's late strikes hurt Bangladesh on Day 4

Maharaj's late strikes hurt Bangladesh on Day 4

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj took the key wicket of first innings centurion Mahmudul Hasan Joy as Bangladesh slipped to 11/3 in pursuit of a victory target of 274 at the close of play on day four of the first Test.

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Barcelona extended their LaLiga lead to eight points thanks to second-half goals by Jordi Alba, Gavi and Raphinha that gave them a 3-0 home win against Sevilla

Sunak under Tory fire over Suella Braverman's reappointment

Sunak under Tory fire over Suella Braverman's reappointment

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday came under fresh pressure on the reappointment of Indian-origin Suella Braverman as home secretary after two Conservative MPs questioned his decision, days after she quit over data breaches.

Biles in control once again at US Gymnastics C'ship

Biles in control once again at US Gymnastics C'ship

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Biles posted the highest scores of the night on vault (15.800), floor (14.650) and beam (14.350).

China tennis star Peng denies she made accusation of 'sexual assault'

China tennis star Peng denies she made accusation of 'sexual assault'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said on Sunday that she had never accused anyone of sexually assaulting her, and that a social media post she had made early last month had been misunderstood.

Taimur, Jeh Attend A Birthday Party

Taimur, Jeh Attend A Birthday Party

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Soha Ali Khan threw a unicorn-themed birthday party for her pretty daughter Inaaya's fourth birthday.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated; PSG's poor run continues

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated; PSG's poor run continues

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Paris St Germain had a chance to extend their Ligue 1 lead to five points after RC Lens drew 1-1 at Troyes and Olympique de Marseille and Monaco shared the spoils on Saturday.

Mallya may now be evicted from his London house

Mallya may now be evicted from his London house

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Embattled businessman Vijay Mallya on Tuesday lost a legal battle to hold on to his plush London home after a British court refused to grant him a stay of enforcement in a long-running dispute with Swiss bank UBS. The 18/19 Cornwall Terrace luxury apartment overlooking Regent's Park in London, described in court as an "extraordinarily valuable property worth many tens of millions of pounds", is currently being occupied by Mallya's 95-year-old mother Lalitha. Delivering his judgment virtually for the Chancery Division of the High Court, Deputy Master Matthew Marsh concluded there were no grounds for him to grant further time for the Mallya family to repay a 20.4-million loan to UBS - the claimant in the case.

Where Polar Bears Roam

Where Polar Bears Roam

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Photographer Carlos Osorio/Reuters captures glimpses of polar bears enduring the blizzard in the Hudson Bay community in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.

Sona's WILD ethnic look!

Sona's WILD ethnic look!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

How the city's celebs stepped out in style.

Beware! Crocodiles On The Road

Beware! Crocodiles On The Road

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

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FIH Pro League: Sreejesh helps India stun Belgium in penalty shoot out

FIH Pro League: Sreejesh helps India stun Belgium in penalty shoot out

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

It was India who had the first opportunity to open the scoring but both the short corners went abegging as the home goalie foiled those attempts with his rock solid defence.

T20 World Cup: Windies, Bangladesh in must-win battle

T20 World Cup: Windies, Bangladesh in must-win battle

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Their campaigns thrown haywire by back-to-back losses, defending champions West Indies and Bangladesh would be locked in a do-or-die battle when they square off in a crucial group 1 Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Friday.

Bookie odds, Tory voters discount Rishi Sunak's chances in UK PM race

Bookie odds, Tory voters discount Rishi Sunak's chances in UK PM race

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Tuesday extended her bookmaker odds as the favourite to win the Conservative Party leadership race, with former Chancellor Rishi Sunak also trailing in a poll among Tory voters.

WTA threatens to pull out of tournaments in China over Peng

WTA threatens to pull out of tournaments in China over Peng

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

An outcry over the whereabouts of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai escalated on Friday as the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said it was prepared to pull its tournaments out of China if they were not satisfied with the response to her sexual assault allegation.

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

'WTA merger with ATP would not be acquisition'

'WTA merger with ATP would not be acquisition'

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Roger Federer called for a merger between the two governing bodies last month, with both Simon and ATP Tour Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi welcoming the suggestion. But some top WTA players have said they want an equal standing for the women players in a combined body.

World C'ships: Sreeshankar finishes 7th in long jump finals

World C'ships: Sreeshankar finishes 7th in long jump finals

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Having become the first Indian male athlete to qualify for the long jump finals in the World Championships, the Sreeshankar raised hopes of a historic medal in the showpiece event, but his performance in the finals was way below his season's and personal best of 8.36m.

How Gujarat Titans built their squad...

How Gujarat Titans built their squad...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Gujarat Titans picked up players like Jason Roy, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, and David Miller

Mallya's $40-million transfer to family members resulted in $25 fine

Mallya's $40-million transfer to family members resulted in $25 fine

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday slapped a fine of Rs 2000 ($25) and a four-month jail sentence on fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya. In addition, the former liquor baron has been asked to deposit $40 million with 8 per cent interest within a month, failing which his properties would be attached to recover the amount. The court held Mallya guilty of contempt after it was brought to its notice that he had transferred $40 million to his children in the US.

The 10 best images from Oktoberfest!

The 10 best images from Oktoberfest!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The Oktoberfest in the southern city of Munich in Germany has ended after drawing some 6.3 million guests. Here's a glimpse of all the fun and beer that was had.

PIX: Brazil beat Spain in extra-time for football gold

PIX: Brazil beat Spain in extra-time for football gold

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

After the game ended 1-1 in normal time, Malcom raced onto a diagonal ball from Antony and got the better of Jesus Vallejo before driving the winner into the far corner in the 108th minute to ensure Brazil repeated their Rio 2016 triumph.

Nations League: Portugal hold Spain; Haaland fires Norway to win

Nations League: Portugal hold Spain; Haaland fires Norway to win

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Images from the Nations League matches played on Thursday.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, dies aged 96

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, dies aged 96

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

"The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon," Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on Thursday.

Euro 2020: Spain outlast Croatia in eight-goal thriller to reach quarters

Euro 2020: Spain outlast Croatia in eight-goal thriller to reach quarters

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Spain showed tremendous character though and prevailed thanks to Morata's superb strike in the 100th minute

PIX: France rally to beat Spain in Nations League final

PIX: France rally to beat Spain in Nations League final

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

World champions France won the Nations League final with goals from Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe earning them a 2-1 win over Spain at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.

Euro: Denmark's attitude key to resurgence

Euro: Denmark's attitude key to resurgence

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Denmark booked their spot in the last 16, where they will face Wales in Amsterdam on Saturday, with a 4-1 win over Russia in their final Group B game.

Biles remains on track for six golds at Tokyo Games

Biles remains on track for six golds at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Simone Biles's shot at a record five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics suffered a blow on Sunday when the US gymnast failed to qualify for the final on the asymmetric bars.

Shastri MISSED Beamer, Bouncer, Flipper, Skipper, Yorker

Shastri MISSED Beamer, Bouncer, Flipper, Skipper, Yorker

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

On Monday, Ravi Shastri, the Indian cricket team's head coach, revealed how much he misses his four-legged buddies back home.

French Open PIX: Zheng knocks out Halep; Tsitsipas survives

French Open PIX: Zheng knocks out Halep; Tsitsipas survives

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Images from Day 5 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The overwhelming feeling at the end of COP 27 was that despite decades of meetings and landmark accords, like the Paris Agreement, the world was still not doing enough to slow the climate crisis, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

PIX: Italy sink Spain on penalties to enter Euro final

PIX: Italy sink Spain on penalties to enter Euro final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Italy defeated Spain 4-2 on penalties after the teams were locked 1-1 at the end of extra-time to enter the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley on Tuesday.

2021 WTA Finals moved from Shenzhen to Guadalajara

2021 WTA Finals moved from Shenzhen to Guadalajara

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The season-ending WTA Finals will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico instead of Shenzhen, China this year and will begin on Nov. 8, the WTA Tour said on Monday.

Tears flow as Tsonga retires after French Open defeat

Tears flow as Tsonga retires after French Open defeat

Rediff.com24 May 2022

France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is presented with an award after playing his final match before retiring REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Coach Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain

Coach Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'Luis Enrique has been very important to us and we're all at ease with him.'