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CPL: Knight Riders continue winning streak, Warriors outplay Zouks

CPL: Knight Riders continue winning streak, Warriors outplay Zouks

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Guyana Amazon Warriors crushed St. Lucia Zouks by seven wickets to jump to the second place in the points table.

How sense of humour can help bowlers in T20 cricket

How sense of humour can help bowlers in T20 cricket

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

In an unforgiving format like T20, Kings XI Punjab's England pace bowler Chris Jordan feels having a good sense of humour goes a long way in dealing with the extreme pressure of bowling in the death overs.

Zoos across India on 'highest' alert after tiger in US gets COVID-19

Zoos across India on 'highest' alert after tiger in US gets COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The female tiger, named Nadia, is believed to be the first known case of an animal infected with COVID-19 in the US. It is suspected that she contracted the virus from a caretaker who was asymptomatic at that time.

Gambhir slams Dhoni; hails Samson's ferocious knock

Gambhir slams Dhoni; hails Samson's ferocious knock

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Gambhir's remarks came after CSK's 16-run loss against Rajasthan Royals by 16 runs in the IPL

Defacement of Mahatma Gandhi's statue was a 'disgrace': Trump

Defacement of Mahatma Gandhi's statue was a 'disgrace': Trump

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The statue, which is across the road from the Indian Embassy, was vandalised on the intervening night of June 2 and 3, prompting the Indian embassy to register a complaint with the local law enforcement agencies. The incident happened during the week of nationwide protests against the custodial killing of Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.

BCCI nominates Rohit for Khel Ratna

BCCI nominates Rohit for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com30 May 2020

India's limited overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma has been nominated for the prestigious 'Khel Ratna', the BCCI announced on Saturday, acknowledging the prolific batsman's stupendous performance in the 2019 ODI World Cup. In the women's category, all-rounder Deepti Sharma was BCCI's pick for the Arjuna for her consistent show in both ODIs and T20Is in the past three years.

Samson on his time with Team India

Samson on his time with Team India

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'It was a great feeling to be trusted by players such as Virat bhai and Rohit bhai to go out there and bat in the crucial moments. It's a great feeling when the team and the players consider you to be a match winner.'

PICS: Yadav, Bumrah fire Mumbai Indians to easy win over Royals

PICS: Yadav, Bumrah fire Mumbai Indians to easy win over Royals

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Images from Tuesday's IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi.

Mrs Serial Killer review

Mrs Serial Killer review

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'This 100-minute film just doesn't entertain you for even 10 minutes,' complains Joginder Tuteja.

Indian Soccer: Neville secures draw for SC East Bengal

Indian Soccer: Neville secures draw for SC East Bengal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Jordan Murray put Kerala ahead in the 64th minute before Neville's stoppage-time equaliser (90+5) ensured that SCEB extended their unbeaten run to six games.

World Cup: How England have come a long way since 2015 debacle

World Cup: How England have come a long way since 2015 debacle

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

England entered their first World Cup final since 1992 after decimating five-time champions Australia by eight wickets, riding on a fearless knock of 85 from Jason Roy on Thursday.

10 TIPS to achieve your FITNESS goals

10 TIPS to achieve your FITNESS goals

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Embrace a daily sport. Cook and eat your meals with love. Ditch the pills. Hydrate well.

Blaze in Aero India parking area guts 300 cars

Blaze in Aero India parking area guts 300 cars

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

A blanket of thick black smoke engulfed the area causing panic among locals and those visiting Aero India on its fourth day.

'We are now the eye of the storm'

'We are now the eye of the storm'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'Between the quiet hallways and the empty streets, there is a misleadingly peaceful atmosphere outside, that does not reflect the stress and tragedy happening every day between hospital walls.'

Trailer: Tanhaji looks impressive but...

Trailer: Tanhaji looks impressive but...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior trailer is pretty good and while it could have been crisper and more hard-hitting, the film will probably make up for it when it releases on January 10, feels Namrata Thakker.

215 animals die at Kaziranga National Park in floods

215 animals die at Kaziranga National Park in floods

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

13 rhinos, 188 hog deer, four elephants, two swamp deer, four wild boars, two buffaloes, one Royal Bengal Tiger and one Porcupine have died in the floods.

Bollywood's Amazing WINTER FASHION

Bollywood's Amazing WINTER FASHION

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Be it scenic Kashmir or majestic Swiss Alps, Bollywood's trendsetting winter wear is the A to Z of style and snug. Sukanya Verma looks at its winter fashion over the years.

Skateboarders to use Olympic delay to boost support amongst fans

Skateboarders to use Olympic delay to boost support amongst fans

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Skateboarders have waited a long time for their first appearance in the Olympics but rather than be despondent over the one-year delay announced on Tuesday, one top-ranked contender said it would give the sport more time to win over fans.

Hours after Royal visit, another rhino killed at Kaziranga

Hours after Royal visit, another rhino killed at Kaziranga

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

This has brought the total number of rhinos killed in KNP this year to six.

HC raises concern over Uddhav's oath at Shivaji Park

HC raises concern over Uddhav's oath at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

"We do not want to say anything about tomorrow's ceremony... we are only praying that nothing untoward happens," the court said while hearing a plea of NGO Wecom Trust on whether the Shivaji Park was a playground or a recreation ground.

Spotted: Shraddha Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh

Spotted: Shraddha Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Reader Sushant Ponde sends us a photograph.

Indian football: NorthEast United stun Mumbai City

Indian football: NorthEast United stun Mumbai City

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

NorthEast United got the better of Mumbai City yet again, doing a double over the Islanders with a 2-1 win in the Hero Indian Super League

When Shami played the 2015 WC with fractured knee

When Shami played the 2015 WC with fractured knee

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'The knee broke in the first match of the tournament, my thighs and knees had come to the same size, doctors had to take out fluids every day, I used to take three painkillers'

Lessons from Bollywood: How to entertain children

Lessons from Bollywood: How to entertain children

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma lists memorable instances of stars entertaining kids over the years.

Select your Indian team for the 1st Test

Select your Indian team for the 1st Test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Virat Kohli's men lock horns with a fairly inexperienced Bangladesh at the Holkar Stadium and it could be a stroll in the park for the hosts.

1 lakh beds soon for COVID-19 treatment in Mumbai: BMC

1 lakh beds soon for COVID-19 treatment in Mumbai: BMC

Rediff.com17 May 2020

On reports of the BMC's move to take over some premises of the Wankhede stadium for quarantine facility, the commissioner said, "We are not taking over the cricket stadium or any other open space because in Mumbai it sometimes rains continuously for a week. It will not be useful at all for the administration to take care of people."

PICS: Kings XI sink Mumbai Indians in 'Super' thriller

PICS: Kings XI sink Mumbai Indians in 'Super' thriller

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab, in Dubai.

Assam floods claim 5 more lives; around 40 lakh hit

Assam floods claim 5 more lives; around 40 lakh hit

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Dhubri is the worst hit with over 8.72 lakh people affected, followed by Barpeta with more than 4.78 lakh people and Goalpara with around 4.28 lakh population.

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Mohammed Azharuddeen slammed a 37-ball century to power Kerala to an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 match at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Our honourable CM is so shameless that she will say the state is among the safest for women.'

Chirag Paswan has the BJP-JD-U worried, and rightly so

Chirag Paswan has the BJP-JD-U worried, and rightly so

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Insiders say the BJP is now concerned the LJP putting up a good fight against the JD-U would mean benefitting the MGB in those seats. Moreover, Chirag and Tejaswi are known to be friends, and the former is battling for his political survival.

Kohli unhappy with tight tour schedules

Kohli unhappy with tight tour schedules

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

India takes on New Zealand in a five-match T20 International series from Friday after winding up the three-ODI series against Australia on Sunday. Kohli said the short turnaround is tough given the busy international calendar.

Indian couple dies after falling 800 feet in California's Yosemite Park

Indian couple dies after falling 800 feet in California's Yosemite Park

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Vishnu Viswanath, 29, and Meenakshi Moorthy, 30, fell to their deaths from Taft Point in Yosemite National Park. They were identified on Monday as a married couple from India living in the United States.

The best of Aero India on Day 4

The best of Aero India on Day 4

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Despite a huge fire in the parking lot of the Aero India show at the Yelahanka Air Force station, huge crowds gathered to see mean machines take to the skies. Here are the best moments from the day.

We didn't deserve to win: Kohli criticises bowling, fielding

We didn't deserve to win: Kohli criticises bowling, fielding

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

The five-wicket defeat in Mt. Maunganui meant that India lost the series 0-3. It was India's first whitewash in 31 years in an ODI series in which all matches have been played.

China's Kingdom of Ice dazzles one and all

China's Kingdom of Ice dazzles one and all

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Harbin, China is considered to be one of the coldest places on Earth. It's a superlative the city's million million residents don't take lightly. In fact, for the last 36 years, the community has embraced its frigid identity and invited people from around the globe to experience it for themselves with its famed International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. Billed as the world's largest winter festival, the ice and snow sculpture festival is truly a sight to behold. Don't believe us, take a look!

Indian Soccer: FC Goa brush aside Jamshedpur; Sudeva win

Indian Soccer: FC Goa brush aside Jamshedpur; Sudeva win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

A brace from Jorge Ortiz helped FC Goa script a 3-0 win over Jamshedpur FC in an Indian Super League match at the Fatorda Stadium, in Margao, on Thursday.

Maharashtra extends lockdown till April 30: CM

Maharashtra extends lockdown till April 30: CM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Uddhav Thackeray also said that the decision on lifting the curbs completely after April 30 will be taken depending upon the prevailing situation.

Four-day Test concept called 'ridiculous'

Four-day Test concept called 'ridiculous'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

ICC's proposal to introduce four-day Tests has met with stiff opposition

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, it's robots to the rescue!

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, it's robots to the rescue!

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The robots are here!! A cylindrical robot rolls into a treatment room to allow healthcare workers to remotely take temperatures and measure blood pressure and oxygen saturation from patients hooked up to a ventilator. Another robot that looks like a pair of large fluorescent lights rotated vertically travels throughout a hospital disinfecting with ultraviolet light. These are just a few of the robots which are being used during the COVID-19 pandemic, from health care in and out of hospitals, automation of testing, supporting public safety and public works, to continuing daily work and life. Here's a look at how Artificial Intelligence is being used in this war against COVID-19.