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PHOTOS: Wildlife at Kaziranga struggles to stay afloat

PHOTOS: Wildlife at Kaziranga struggles to stay afloat

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The recent monsoon rains have left almost 85 per cent of the park under water.

The Soul Catcher

The Soul Catcher

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Yamini has superpowers that help her intercept souls headed to heaven or the afterworld or for reincarnation and spirits them away, on another course, to those in need.

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan attributed the team's massive reversal in fortunes in the second leg of IPL-14 to his bowlers' aggressive approach.

Repeal agri laws or farmers to gherao Parliament: Tikait

Repeal agri laws or farmers to gherao Parliament: Tikait

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

He appealed to farmers to be ready as the call for 'Delhi march' can be given at any time.

Irish cricketer smashes own car with monster six

Irish cricketer smashes own car with monster six

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Kevin O'Brien hit eight sixes, one of which sailed into the parking lot next to the Pembroke Cricket Club in Dublin to shatter his car's rear window.

Chhetri scores 76th goal but Bangladesh hold India

Chhetri scores 76th goal but Bangladesh hold India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Sunil Chhetri, playing in his 121st international in the SAFF Championship, struck in the 27th minute to place himself just a goal shy of legendary Brazillian Pele (77 goals from 92 matches).

WATCH: Tendulkar enjoys gully cricket with Varun Dhawan, Abhishek

WATCH: Tendulkar enjoys gully cricket with Varun Dhawan, Abhishek

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

India's cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar enjoyed a game of gully cricket with Bollywood superstar Varun Dhawan during a shoot.

How Modi, Rahul used Twitter during 2019 poll campaign

How Modi, Rahul used Twitter during 2019 poll campaign

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

While both politicians tweeted about a slew of issues, they focused less on developmental issues related to the rural poor -- with Modi devoting a mere three per cent and Gandhi five per cent of his tweets to development, Abhijit Mazumdar, an assistant professor at Park University in Missouri said.

Lord's cricket ground lends support to medical staff

Lord's cricket ground lends support to medical staff

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

As the whole world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has decided to lend its support by giving the parking space of the Lord's Cricket Ground to the medical staff. In addition to the parking space, the MCC has also decided to provide storage areas for the Wellington Hospital in the UK.

India' Covid tally falls below 50,000 after 91 days

India' Covid tally falls below 50,000 after 91 days

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

A total of 42,640 Covid infections were reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 3,89,302 with 1,167 daily fatalities, the lowest in 68 days.

PIX: Australia thrash West Indies to boost semis hopes

PIX: Australia thrash West Indies to boost semis hopes

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Veteran opener David Warner produced a feisty unbeaten 89 as Australia registered an emphatic eight-wicket win against West Indies to boost their semi-final hopes, at the T20 World Cup, in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

The similarities in Iyer and Pant's captaincy...

The similarities in Iyer and Pant's captaincy...

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Delhi Capitals' bowling coach James Hopes also said that Iyer's return has allowed the franchise to play an ideal line-up.

T20 WC warm-up: Hardik's arm, batting order to be tested vs Eng

T20 WC warm-up: Hardik's arm, batting order to be tested vs Eng

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Against England on Monday and then Wednesday's game versus Australia, the Indian team management would look to give the players who are still not automatic choices in the playing XI, more overs to bat or bowl to get a better idea about their current form.

Bumrah shares a quirky post after scoring maiden fifty

Bumrah shares a quirky post after scoring maiden fifty

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Bumrah had a unique and new outing on the field when he whacked bowlers all around the park.

Faf's innovation with bat makes my job easier: Ruturaj

Faf's innovation with bat makes my job easier: Ruturaj

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Chennai Super Kings put up a huge 220 for 3, riding on a 60-ball 95 from Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad's 64.

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Memorable moments from Shane Warne's glittering career.

Bong Joon Ho: Master of Unsubtle Symbolism

Bong Joon Ho: Master of Unsubtle Symbolism

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Only Bong Joon Ho -- whose film Parasite won the Oscars for Best Film, Best Director, Best International Feature -- knows how to work with a heavy hand and still get respectable results, says Ranjita Ganesan.

IPL Auction: Players To Watch Out For

IPL Auction: Players To Watch Out For

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Lesser known cricketers who could make waves at the IPL auction.

SEE: Rhino strays from Kaziranga Park, takes break on the road

SEE: Rhino strays from Kaziranga Park, takes break on the road

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

This incident occurred after severe flooding in Assam caused widespread devastation in several areas of the state.

WTC final: Jamieson hid in bathroom to escape tension

WTC final: Jamieson hid in bathroom to escape tension

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The tension and nervousness caused during New Zealand's run chase on the final day of the ICC Word Test Championship final against India forced their star pacer Kyle Jamieson to hide inside the bathroom.

T20 WC PIX: Warner strikes form as Australia crush SL

T20 WC PIX: Warner strikes form as Australia crush SL

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Sri Lanka and Australia, in Dubai, on Wednesday.

How Kohli bounced back after 2014 England tour

How Kohli bounced back after 2014 England tour

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

In between the lows and highs in England and Australia in 2014, India's captain Virat Kohli had sought help from the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, after which he became "absolutely fearless" while facing the likes of Mitchell Johnson.

Key Moments In India's Big Win

Key Moments In India's Big Win

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

India finally made their presence felt as they thrashed Afghanistan by 66 runs on Wednesday to keep alive their slim hopes of reaching the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals.

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A roundup of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches on Friday.

Rajasthan Royals captain Samson believes in his team

Rajasthan Royals captain Samson believes in his team

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Chetan Sakariya also impressed one and all as he returned with the figures of 3-31 in a match where Rajasthan Royals' bowlers were dispatched all around the park as Punjab Kings posted a score of 221 in the allotted twenty overs.a

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'I have seen Bishan paaji get worked up when he felt the game was losing its character because of some individual.'

Federer ready to get on a roll at Wimbledon

Federer ready to get on a roll at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Despite being the king of Wimbledon, Federer has found himself in the same strict bubble as every other player in the draw this year, rather than in his usual plush rented house with his family a stroll away from the grounds.

Mumbai Indians knocked out of IPL despite win over SRH

Mumbai Indians knocked out of IPL despite win over SRH

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 42 runs in their final league fixture in Abu Dhabi on Friday but still failed to qualify for the IPL play-offs.

Kohli non-committal about Shardul's replacement for 2nd Test

Kohli non-committal about Shardul's replacement for 2nd Test

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'For us, it's about finding that perfect balance but if someone like Shardul is not available, then we definitely need to think how to pick up 20 wickets and not try to plug in another guy, who can give us some runs with the bat. I think we are very comfortable how first Test went'.

Ambani buys Britain's iconic country club Stoke Park

Ambani buys Britain's iconic country club Stoke Park

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd has bought Britain's iconic country club and luxury golf resort, Stoke Park, for 57 million pounds (about Rs 592 crore). The acquisition adds to Reliance's current stake in Oberoi hotels and hotel/managed residences in Mumbai that it's developing. Over the past four years, Reliance has announced $3.3 billion in acquisitions with 14 per cent in retail, 80 per cent in technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector, and 6 per cent in energy. The UK-based firm, which owns a hotel and golf course in Buckinghamshire, UK, will add to Reliance's consumer and hospitality assets, the firm said in a filing late on Thursday.

Kohli's hour of reckoning as India take on New Zealand

Kohli's hour of reckoning as India take on New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Virat Kohli will be facing the most defining test of his captaincy career as he expects his men to be the proverbial 'phoenix rising from the ashes' when India take on a street-smart New Zealand in a do-or-die T20 World Cup Super 12 match in Dubai on Sunday.

Ambrose backs Bumrah to take 400 Test wickets

Ambrose backs Bumrah to take 400 Test wickets

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Bumrah, who made his Test debut in 2018 quickly becoming a vital cog in the Indian team's scheme of things.

J-K plans mythological theme park near Vaishno Devi shrine

J-K plans mythological theme park near Vaishno Devi shrine

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is planning to set up India's best mythological theme park near the famous Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district and has sought investors for the project, officials said.

Top Performer: Bairstow's ton powers England to victory

Top Performer: Bairstow's ton powers England to victory

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Jonny Bairstow hit a magnificent century as England overpowered India by six wickets in a high-scoring contest to level the three-match at 1-1, in Pune, on Friday.

Mira Nair falls, has shoulder surgery

Mira Nair falls, has shoulder surgery

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

'I had a very painful shoulder surgery after a fall in the park.' 'I am nursing myself back to sturdiness slowly and steadily.'

Euro: Resilient Italy show ability to suffer as well as entertain

Euro: Resilient Italy show ability to suffer as well as entertain

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Italy's ability to get over the line in by far their biggest challenge of the Euros so far has made many people on the peninsula more convinced than ever of their ability to go on and win it on Sunday.

At the time of coronavirus, the art of doing nothing

At the time of coronavirus, the art of doing nothing

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'At a time when our world has been rattled in ways we have never encountered before, these mornings have been my window into a universe where all that matters is living in the moment,' says Veenu Sandhu.

Should Samson have taken that single?

Should Samson have taken that single?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

'You can always talk about a missed single here or there, but what matters to me is his positive attitude.'

Qualifier 1: Experienced CSK hold edge over Delhi Capitals

Qualifier 1: Experienced CSK hold edge over Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Capitals were the best team in the league and their 20-point finish at the group stage was an indication of their consistent performances which didn't dip due to the COVID-19 forced break. CSK, over the years, have been in final eight times and won on three occasions which speak volumes of the team's ability to lift their game just when it's required most.

India's WC winning coach Kirsten turns 53, Yuvraj leads wishes

India's WC winning coach Kirsten turns 53, Yuvraj leads wishes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Gary Kirsten, who led the Indian cricket team to their second ODI World Cup glory, turned 53 on Monday.