News for 'sixth schedule'

South Africa unveil bumper summer ahead of World Cup

South Africa unveil bumper summer ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Cricket South Africa have announced their home schedule for the 2018/19 season that will see tours by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, with the focus on One-Day Internationals ahead of the World Cup next year.

20 majors down, Federer thrilled as fairytale continues

20 majors down, Federer thrilled as fairytale continues

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Roger Federer savoured the latest chapter of a late-career fairytale that delivered a sixth Australian Open crown on Sunday and a very 'special' 20th Grand Slam title.

PHOTOS: Australia down Kiwis in 1st ODI at empty SCG

PHOTOS: Australia down Kiwis in 1st ODI at empty SCG

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Australia beat New Zealand by 71 runs in the first one-day international in front of 48,000 empty seats at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday as precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus hit home Down Under. Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday morning that no fans would be allowed into any of the three matches in the series, which continues at the SCG on Sunday before moving on to Hobart next Friday.

Protesting farmers vow to hold tractor parade on Jan 26

Protesting farmers vow to hold tractor parade on Jan 26

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Addressing a press conference, farmer leader Darshan Pal Singh said their proposed parade will be called "Kisan Parade" and it will be be held after the Republic Day parade.

EPL: Leicester fight back to draw at Palace, climb to second

EPL: Leicester fight back to draw at Palace, climb to second

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Leicester will remain second overnight with Everton, level on points with them, not playing later on Monday after their home match against Manchester City was postponed following more positive COVID-19 cases at City.

RCB vs Sunrisers IPL match called off due to rain

RCB vs Sunrisers IPL match called off due to rain

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore was on Tuesday called off without a ball being bowled as incessant rain made the ground unplayable.

Sensex, Nifty log longest rising streak since mid-March

Sensex, Nifty log longest rising streak since mid-March

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Yes Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying up to 8.44 per cent, followed by Maruti, PowerGrid, NTPC, L&T and SBI.

Productivity of Lok Sabha 'third lowest', says think thank

Productivity of Lok Sabha 'third lowest', says think thank

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Lok Sabha lost a sixth of its time to disruptions.

Citizenship Amendment Act: BJP's next Ram Mandir

Citizenship Amendment Act: BJP's next Ram Mandir

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

The BJP knows the CAA, combined with a fresh nationwide NRC process, is an idea that's dead on arrival. Where it lives on is as a divisive, polarising instrument as its rivals have to take a position against it and thereby be exposed to the charge of 'Muslim appeasement' again, points out Shekhar Gupta.

PIX: Man City lose to Leipzig; Real, Liverpool win

PIX: Man City lose to Leipzig; Real, Liverpool win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

Flight dos and don'ts issued, air fares set in 7 bands

Flight dos and don'ts issued, air fares set in 7 bands

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The Airports Authority of India issued a standard operating procedure to airport operators on Wednesday for recommencement of domestic flights from May 25 onwards.

EPL: Liverpool held; City thrash Burnley

EPL: Liverpool held; City thrash Burnley

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Liverpool frustrated as they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Saturday

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

No dives, but bluffs aplenty as Neymar shows poker skills

No dives, but bluffs aplenty as Neymar shows poker skills

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Ridiculed for fakery at the recent soccer World Cup, Neymar bounced back at cards this week with the aid of some well-timed bluffs, finishing an impressive sixth place in the 288-strong field of a Brazilian Series of Poker event.

Meet Sania, the elegant showstopper!

Meet Sania, the elegant showstopper!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The World No 1 doubles tennis player, was adorned with ornaments designed by jewellery designer, Moni Agarwal, as she walked the ramp. She showcased Agarwal's royal and exquisite 'Zohrakshi' jewellery collection.

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The circuit agreed last year an extension to cover this year's race, which was held in August and without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after fears it would drop off the calendar.

PIX: Hamilton makes a statement as F1 gets back on track

PIX: Hamilton makes a statement as F1 gets back on track

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Formula One got back on track in changed circumstances on Friday but with Mercedes bringing a familiar look to the timing sheets as six times World champion Lewis Hamilton led team mate Valtteri Bottas one-two in Austrian Grand Prix free practice. The Briton did 41 laps and lapped with a best time of one minute 04.816 seconds in a damp and overcast session, 0.356 faster than the Finn.

Katrina, Deepika, SRK spice up IPL opening ceremony

Katrina, Deepika, SRK spice up IPL opening ceremony

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The 'City of Joy' opened its heart to the cricket world as a dazzling Bollywood-style opening ceremony kicked-off the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League in Kolkata on Tuesday night, American rapper Pitbull and superstar Shah Rukh Khan stealing the limelight.

Evergreen Federer already eyeing 2019 Aus Open

Evergreen Federer already eyeing 2019 Aus Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Australian Open champion Roger Federer is set to continue defying Father Time after announcing he will return to defend his title next year.

Revealed: The most valuable squad at Euro 2016

Revealed: The most valuable squad at Euro 2016

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Belgium will boast the most valuable squad at Euro 2016, with their 23 players worth over 50 million pounds ($72.54 million) more than world champions Germany, according to a study. Marc Wilmots's squad are worth 318.9 million pounds, according to an analysis by bookmakers Profit Accumulator, which looked at the most recent transfer fees paid for the 23 players representing each nation at the tournament in France. That puts Belgium well ahead of the next most valuable squads from Germany (264.5 million), England (189.7m) and France (183m). Belgium's squad have an average transfer fee of 13.9 million pounds, with Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne topping the list having joined the English club for 55 million.

Politics will never curtail spirit of game: Sangakkara

Politics will never curtail spirit of game: Sangakkara

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kumar Sangakkara feels keeping the Sri Lankan players out of the Chennai matches in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League is not going to 'curtail' the spirit of the game.

Hosts Australia meet India in dream T20 World Cup final

Hosts Australia meet India in dream T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Meg Lanning's Australia, long the benchmark in women's cricket, will bid for a record-extending fifth T20 World Cup title after a rocky ride to their sixth final. Harmanpreet Kaur-captained India arrive at the MCG undefeated and without having bowled a ball in the rained-out semi-final against England.

AirAsia India expects break-even by May-June

AirAsia India expects break-even by May-June

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

AirAsia may breakeven by June this year.

IPL 6: How the nine teams measure up

IPL 6: How the nine teams measure up

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Harish Kotian takes a look at how the teams stand ahead of the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League, which commences on April 3

KKR want to win IPL title again, says Bhatia

KKR want to win IPL title again, says Bhatia

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Captain Gautam Gambhir's arrival has lifted the morale of Kolkata Knight Riders, who are looking to successfully defend their Indian Premier League title, said all-rounder Rajat Bhatia.

No World Cup panic for Pakistan despite Aussie drubbing

No World Cup panic for Pakistan despite Aussie drubbing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Mani said the selectors and management had solid reasons for resting six regular players against Australia.

'Wrong' policies responsible for Pakistan's global isolation, says Musharraf

'Wrong' policies responsible for Pakistan's global isolation, says Musharraf

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Musharraf's statement comes in the wake of the postponing of the SAARC summit which scheduled for November in Islamabad.

Rajasthan Royals appoint Paddy Upton as head coach

Rajasthan Royals appoint Paddy Upton as head coach

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Indian cricket team's former mental conditioning coach, Paddy Upton has been appointed as the head coach of Rajasthan Royals.

PHOTOS: The sex symbols to grace IPL 6

PHOTOS: The sex symbols to grace IPL 6

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

We bring you, in no particular order, a run-down on 20 of hottest men who will be present in the tournament.

Buzz: ICC Chairman Manohar to step down at end of term

Buzz: ICC Chairman Manohar to step down at end of term

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar had resigned from the post 10 months after taking charge in May 2016, but deferred it a week later. He said the new chairman of world cricket body will be announced in May 2020.

PIX: Shah Rukh gets an honorary doctorate

PIX: Shah Rukh gets an honorary doctorate

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

A look at pictures from the event.

PIX: Team India sets out for World Cup glory

PIX: Team India sets out for World Cup glory

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Two-time champions India begin their World Cup campaign against South Africa in Southampton on June 5.

Bharat bandh: Transport, essential supplies may be hit in Delhi

Bharat bandh: Transport, essential supplies may be hit in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Some taxi and cab unions, including those associated with app-based aggregators, have decided to join the strike called by farmers organisations demanding repeal of three new farm sector laws.

Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Southampton confirmed that they had signed 23-year-old Walker-Peters, who spent the second half of last season on loan at the club. British media put the fee at 12 million pounds.

Mayawati asks BSP workers to get ready for snap polls

Mayawati asks BSP workers to get ready for snap polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Predicting an early Lok Sabha election, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Tuesday called upon her supporters to get into the poll gear and start working towards expanding the party base to ride on to power at the Centre.

Raj Bhavan is under surveillance, claims Bengal governor

Raj Bhavan is under surveillance, claims Bengal governor

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Dhankhar has often crossed swords with the Trinamool Congress government over a host of issues in the past one year.

US Open: 5 things to watch out for on Day 3

US Open: 5 things to watch out for on Day 3

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

After rain led to the cancellation of all matches outside of the roof-covered Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday, the tournament looks to make up for lost time with a busy schedule featuring 87 matches.

RS polls: Tamil Nadu scene heats up

RS polls: Tamil Nadu scene heats up

Rediff.com17 May 2007

A keen contest is on the cards for the sixth seat in the biennial election.

Vistara inks codeshare pact with Lufthansa

Vistara inks codeshare pact with Lufthansa

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Apart from Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai, the codeshare agreement with Lufthansa will cover Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi and Pune.

Ill-fated warship INS Vindhyagiri decommissioned

Ill-fated warship INS Vindhyagiri decommissioned

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

INS Vindhyagiri (F-42), the sixth and the last of the Nilgiri class of frigates which was damaged in an accident last year, has been decommissioned.