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'Tim David is going to play for Australia'

'Tim David is going to play for Australia'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Australia's T20 wicketkeeper Mathew Wade also spoke in favour of Tim David. He said that no doubt he will play for the Australian side and has the potential to be anything.

Sterlite Copper COO hints at foreign hand behind protests in Thoothukudi

Sterlite Copper COO hints at foreign hand behind protests in Thoothukudi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

'We were exporting copper at that time. Now India is importing copper to the tune of around $1.2 billion. Moreover, there was a larger impact on the dependent MSMEs.'

Bumrah drawing inspiration from Dhoni ahead of captaincy debut

Bumrah drawing inspiration from Dhoni ahead of captaincy debut

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Taking on an in-form England side will be a big challenge but Bumrah is up for it.

Australia's Khawaja savours 'special' Pakistan series

Australia's Khawaja savours 'special' Pakistan series

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Khawaja is part of the Australia team on their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years.

Gambhir's verdict on 'battle' between Kohli, BCCI

Gambhir's verdict on 'battle' between Kohli, BCCI

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Gambhir feels the split between Kohli and the BCCI should have been handled in a better way.

'What's Tharoor's experience in the Congress party?

'What's Tharoor's experience in the Congress party?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

'To lead the Congress party, you need experience.' 'You should have held some positions which give you the experience of running the party at any level.' 'Tharoor doesn't have any such experience.'

U'khand minister sacked ahead of polls, expelled from BJP

U'khand minister sacked ahead of polls, expelled from BJP

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Rawat, who represents the Kotdwar seat in the state assembly, is said to have been seeking a ticket for his daughter-in-law Anukriti Gusain from the Lansdowne constituency and a change of seat for himself.

Rajya Sabha polls may see Congress increase its tally to 33

Rajya Sabha polls may see Congress increase its tally to 33

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The Congress is likely to get 11 Rajya Sabha seats in the upcoming election cycle with some of its top leaders, including P Chidambaram and Jairam Ramesh, eyeing another term.

I voted Congress, because I love it: JD-S MLA on RS poll

I voted Congress, because I love it: JD-S MLA on RS poll

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Janata Dal-Secular chief HD Kumaraswamy alleged "horse-trading" in the Karnataka Rajya Sabha elections claiming that Congress leader Siddaramaiah was pressurising JD-S MLAs to not vote for their own party but that of the candidate of the grand old party.

BJP picks up the pieces in Bihar after Nitish blow

BJP picks up the pieces in Bihar after Nitish blow

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'Our approach is forward-looking. The central leadership wants young leaders to lead the charge now. This will also send a clear signal that lapses will not be tolerated. We are targeting beyond 2025.' Satyavrat Mishra reports.

'Alia and I want to have lots of kids'

'Alia and I want to have lots of kids'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

'Alia and I have been talking about children since the day we met.'

Why Shilpa kept away from Super Dancer

Why Shilpa kept away from Super Dancer

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'It was up to her to return whenever she thought was the right time. '

Major PSU banks to go live on account aggregator system by July-end

Major PSU banks to go live on account aggregator system by July-end

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

After the finance minister directed public sector banks to join the account aggregator (AA) ecosystem, 5-6 major ones, including State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda are expected to go live by July-end. Sahmati, an industry alliance for the AA ecosystem, has been working with PSU banks to get them onboarded for quite some time now. So far, Union Bank of India and Punjab National Bank (PNB) have gone live on the AA ecosystem. While Union Bank has been live for a while, PNB went live earlier this month.

Have been striving to get consistent, glad it paid off: Krishna

Have been striving to get consistent, glad it paid off: Krishna

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Pacer Prasidh Krishna, who emerged as the star performer in India's 44-win in the second ODI in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, said that he has been striving to get consistent and was pleased that his efforts paid off.

Will Hardik get BCCI's clearance to bowl in IPL?

Will Hardik get BCCI's clearance to bowl in IPL?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Hardik Pandya has reported at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru where he will undergo fitness tests for the next couple of days before he gets an all-clear to lead Gujarat Titans in the upcoming Indian Premier League.

Guj students stranded in Ukraine appeal for evacuation

Guj students stranded in Ukraine appeal for evacuation

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

While the Gujarat government has not specified the exact number of students from the state still stuck in Ukraine, Gujarat Education Minister Jitu Vaghani gave an assurance on Thursday that the Centre as well as the Indian Embassy in Ukraine were doing everything possible to ensure the safe return of the students.

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Max Verstappen was named the 2022 Laureus Sportsman of the Year while Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah bagged the top women's honour

Why all-rounder Jadeja batted up the order...

Why all-rounder Jadeja batted up the order...

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

India skipper Rohit Sharma explained why all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was sent up the order in the first Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka, in Lucknow, on Thursday, saying the team "wants more from him".

How Harmanpreet got her batting back on track...

How Harmanpreet got her batting back on track...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Harmanpreet Kaur got back among the runs with a 63-run knock in the fifth ODI against New Zealand and followed that up with a century (104) in the World Cup warm-up match against South Africa.

How Non-BJP States Are Paying Back Modi-Shah

How Non-BJP States Are Paying Back Modi-Shah

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Non-BJP chief ministers are retaliating. If the Centre can use its agencies to threaten, intimidate and jail its rivals, so can they. The fightback will get more intense, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Why Gauri Didn't Go To Pick Up Aryan

Why Gauri Didn't Go To Pick Up Aryan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

'Gauri couldn't trust herself not to break down on seeing her son. Shah Rukh is not one to break down in public.'

Parliament's monsoon session begins with protests over Agnipath, GST

Parliament's monsoon session begins with protests over Agnipath, GST

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The monsoon session of Parliament got off to a stormy start on Monday leading to adjournment of the two Houses without transacting much business following an opposition uproar over issues ranging from price rise to the Agnipath scheme.

Football legend Chhetri drops retirement hint

Football legend Chhetri drops retirement hint

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

There is speculation about his retirement and the Indian captain happily responds with a smile that 'I don't know yet'.

Suhana-Khushi to play Betty-Veronica?

Suhana-Khushi to play Betty-Veronica?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

In what may be the OTT blockbuster of 2022, Zoya Akhtar is all set to do make a desi series based on the Archie comics for Netflix.

Rohit hails Krishna's 'never seen spell in India'

Rohit hails Krishna's 'never seen spell in India'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Sipper Rohit Sharma hailed Prasidh Krishna's impact in the second One-Day International against the West Indies after the pacer's four-wicket haul helped India defend 237 and win by 44 runs, in Ahmedabad, on Wednesday.

For me, Ashwin is an all-time great who keeps improving: Rohit

For me, Ashwin is an all-time great who keeps improving: Rohit

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Currently listed at number nine among top-10 wicket-takers in world cricket, in Rohit's eyes, Ashwin is an all-time great.

'England's decision to pull out of Pakistan tour made zero sense'

'England's decision to pull out of Pakistan tour made zero sense'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Acquainted with playing in Pakistan, English batter Alex Hales says the England and Wales Cricket Board's decision to pull out of the country's tour last year made 'zero sense' to him.

Anushka Can't Stop Posing!

Anushka Can't Stop Posing!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Ranveer can't stop laughing... step inside Swara's home...

Guardiola urges players to get COVID-19 booster shots

Guardiola urges players to get COVID-19 booster shots

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Tottenham Hotspur recorded 13 COVID-19 cases at the club last week, while Leicester City and Manchester United were also affected by the virus.

Amit Shah lands in K'taka amid buzz over leadership change, cabinet rejig

Amit Shah lands in K'taka amid buzz over leadership change, cabinet rejig

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Though largely seen as an official visit, with less than a year for elections, Shah during this trip is likely to meet senior party leaders including Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, veteran leader B S Yediyurappa among others

Cummins, Finch to miss first few KKR games: Hussey

Cummins, Finch to miss first few KKR games: Hussey

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Australia's ongoing tour of Pakistan ends on April 5 while KKR's fifth match of the season is scheduled for April 10.

Ideal time for Covid booster is 6 months after 2nd dose: Covaxin maker

Ideal time for Covid booster is 6 months after 2nd dose: Covaxin maker

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Bharat Biotech is also looking at nasal vaccine as a booster dose as its scaling up capacity is very easy when compared with Covaxin, he added.

Former Australia batsman Slater charged after domestic incident

Former Australia batsman Slater charged after domestic incident

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Former Australia cricketer Michael Slater has admitted himself into care for 'health and mental issues' after being charged by police following a report of a domestic violence incident in Sydney.

Tsitsipas says unfairly 'targetted' over on-court coaching

Tsitsipas says unfairly 'targetted' over on-court coaching

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Stefanos Tsitsipas feels he is unfairly targetted by officials over on-court coaching and said that it should be allowed anyway, after his Australian Open semi-final loss to Daniil Medvedev on Friday.

Why Lyon doesn't want to be Australia Test captain

Why Lyon doesn't want to be Australia Test captain

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has endorsed Pat Cummins as the Test side's next captain and Steve Smith as the fast bowler's deputy while ruling out himself as a potential leader for the team.

Taunted for wearing shorts, Nikhat is now toast of the town

Taunted for wearing shorts, Nikhat is now toast of the town

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'Today's result has changed them, not just people in our community but for entire India, it's an inspiration. For a girl of Muslim community to do so well, it gives others, not just our community, confidence that our girls can also do this.'

Dom's Take: Bollywood Avengers: Endgame?

Dom's Take: Bollywood Avengers: Endgame?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Dominic Xavier wonders if the Bollywood Avengers will achieve the Endgame they are looking for.

Terrorists shoot dead JK policeman near his Anantnag residence

Terrorists shoot dead JK policeman near his Anantnag residence

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Terrorists on Saturday shot dead a policeman in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said, evoking condemnations from mainstream political parties in the Valley.

Biden announces ban on Russian oil and gas imports

Biden announces ban on Russian oil and gas imports

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The President said he made the decision in consultation with European allies but added they may not be in a position to join the US in banning Russian energy imports.

'Remarks on Prophet Mohammed have crossed red line'

'Remarks on Prophet Mohammed have crossed red line'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'Prime Minister Narendra Modiji must personally intervene in the matter to make it clear to his officials and the rank-and-file that communal abuse should now stop'