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Markram on where SRH faltered

Markram on where SRH faltered

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'Guys need to work out what brings out the best in them and makes them the most free to play. Our bowlers didn't deserve to be on the losing side like this.'

Need to finish in time-bound manner, SC stresses in same sex marriage hearing

Need to finish in time-bound manner, SC stresses in same sex marriage hearing

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court, which is hearing arguments on a batch of pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriages, on Wednesday emphasised on the need to finish the matter in a time-bound manner, saying there are other cases waiting to be heard.

Indian democracy's collapse will impact world, Rahul Gandhi tells US media

Indian democracy's collapse will impact world, Rahul Gandhi tells US media

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Asserting that Indian democracy is a "global public good", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that its "collapse" will have an impact on the world and is not in America's national interest.

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'India will want a lot of help from the US, but it's not going to want US troops.'

'Anand Mohan Singh's place is in jail'

'Anand Mohan Singh's place is in jail'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'He was directly involved in the rarest of rare crimes -- the killing of an IAS officer.'

Data Breach: 'Government is always in denial'

Data Breach: 'Government is always in denial'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'Why does a State that sees a national security issue at every turn not recognise the seriousness of the data from sensitive databases being breached?'

PICS: Chebet, Obiri take honours at Boston Marathon

PICS: Chebet, Obiri take honours at Boston Marathon

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

World record holder Kipchoge was among the biggest attractions at the World Marathon Major but lost his momentum around the halfway mark and finished sixth.

A 'perfect day' for KKR's hero Shardul

A 'perfect day' for KKR's hero Shardul

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Player of the Match Shardul Thakur ticked all the boxes and was lauded by KKR skipper Nitish Rana for his counter-attacking knock.

Vasundhara Raje refused to topple my govt in 2020: Gehlot

Vasundhara Raje refused to topple my govt in 2020: Gehlot

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Raje however, said that "Gehlot's 'praises' is a big conspiracy" against her.

Taxing The Rich To Please The Poor

Taxing The Rich To Please The Poor

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Taxing the rich will fetch nothing; only votes, argues Debashis Basu.

Shafali set the tone for us: Meg Lanning

Shafali set the tone for us: Meg Lanning

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Following their 60-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals skipper Meg Lanning lauded Shafali Verma and Tara Norris' stellar performances in their WPL opener.

May 21 deadline for arrest of WFI President; Vinesh says protest not hijacked

May 21 deadline for arrest of WFI President; Vinesh says protest not hijacked

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The committee advising the wrestlers have set a deadline for the arrest of the WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Will Messi play in 2026 World Cup?

Will Messi play in 2026 World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni would love to see the superstar -- who is one of only six players to compete in five World Cups -- suit up for the next World Cup.

Coach Pandit hails Kolkata's sensational knight Suyash

Coach Pandit hails Kolkata's sensational knight Suyash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Chandrakant Pandit was happy with rookie spinner Suyash Sharma's "fighting attitude", saying it was very difficult for rival batters to pick the lad.

'Warner should have quit after Sydney Test'

'Warner should have quit after Sydney Test'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels David Warner will have it tough to fight back into the team given his barren run with the bat.

Kirsten cites bowling issues for GT's struggles

Kirsten cites bowling issues for GT's struggles

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

GT are probably missing New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson, who they have traded to Kolkata Knight Riders.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

This Is Why Priyanka Is So Lucky!

This Is Why Priyanka Is So Lucky!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'I've got good luck from millions from my country and will carry it wherever I go, like I always do.'

Conflict between India, Pak, China likely: US intel

Conflict between India, Pak, China likely: US intel

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

It also noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is more likely than in the past to respond with military force to Pakistani provocations.

IPL: Windies great Lara on why Sunrisers aren't shining

IPL: Windies great Lara on why Sunrisers aren't shining

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Sunrisers Hyderabad's inability to hold their wickets against quality bowling came to the fore in the IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants on Friday, and their chief coach Brian Lara pointed out that "losing a lot of wickets in clumps" was not helping matters.

'WPL will provide me a chance to look at young talent from close quarters'

'WPL will provide me a chance to look at young talent from close quarters'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Talking about the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League, Harmanpreet Kaur said the WPL will provide youngsters a platform to interact with international players.

Kiwis aim for consistency while adapting

Kiwis aim for consistency while adapting

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The top-order has struggled immensely to contribute runs. In the opener, the Kiwis seemed down and out at 131-6, before number seven Michael Bracewell played a blinder to almost take them over the line.

Curator is right person to answer: India's bowling coach on pitch

Curator is right person to answer: India's bowling coach on pitch

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

India skipper Hardik Pandya slammed the standard of pitches used in the ongoing series against New Zealand

'My motivation is not to make money'

'My motivation is not to make money'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'Kapil Sharma is a son of the soil and he represents the common man.' 'He is much more than a comedian.'

Nikki Haley launches US president bid, says China will end up like Russia

Nikki Haley launches US president bid, says China will end up like Russia

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Indian-origin Republican leader Nikki Haley on Wednesday asserted that like the erstwhile Soviet Union, Communist China will also end up on the "ash heap of history."

Karnataka decision to scrap 4% Muslim quota prima facie flawed: SC

Karnataka decision to scrap 4% Muslim quota prima facie flawed: SC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

A bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna said from the records tabled before the court it appears that the Karnataka government's decision is based on "absolutely fallacious assumption".

EPL PIX: City four points clear at top; Chelsea finally win!

EPL PIX: City four points clear at top; Chelsea finally win!

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.

NGO Centre for Policy Research barred from receiving foreign funds

NGO Centre for Policy Research barred from receiving foreign funds

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The ministry of home affairs has suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence of prominent public think-tank Centre for Policy Research (CPR) over violation of laws, officials said on Thursday.

One march won't revive Cong: Ramachandra Guha on Bharat Jodo Yatra

One march won't revive Cong: Ramachandra Guha on Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

"Objectively, it is only the Congress that has a footprint, shall we say, in eight to 12 states. So to have healthy democracy in which one party does not steamroll the Opposition, the kind that India experienced from the late 1970s till 2014, to revive that, to restore it, which I believe would be very good for all of us, it would depend a lot on the Congress becoming more competitive," he claimed.

Don't want to be surprised during the World Cup: Dravid

Don't want to be surprised during the World Cup: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

With India set to host the ODI World Cup later this year, head coach Rahul Dravid said the team was trying out all possible combinations.

Blinken postpones China trip amid spy balloon row

Blinken postpones China trip amid spy balloon row

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Blinken was expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart, and potentially with President Xi Jinping.

World Bank can't interpret Indus Waters Treaty for us: India

World Bank can't interpret Indus Waters Treaty for us: India

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

"I do not think they (World Bank) are in a position to interpret the treaty for us. It is a treaty between our two countries and our assessment of the treaty is that there is a provision of graded approach," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.

Ranji final: Battered Bengal confident of restricting Saurashtra

Ranji final: Battered Bengal confident of restricting Saurashtra

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Replying to Bengal's 174 all out, Saurashtra were 81 for 2, trailing by 93 runs, at stumps on Day 1, with in-form opener Harvik Desai batting on 38.

Nikki Haley promises to cut aid to China, Pakistan

Nikki Haley promises to cut aid to China, Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

She said that America spent $46 billion on foreign aid last year, which is given to countries like China, Pakistan, and Iraq.

'What we will miss is the competition'

'What we will miss is the competition'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

'It's not just the wins and losses, but the competition is something they live for.' 'That will be missing whatever Sania takes up.'

What Love Means To Aditi Rao Hydari

What Love Means To Aditi Rao Hydari

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'For me, love is being happy.' 'It's being free and carefree.'

'Irrfan never felt he was a master of acting'

'Irrfan never felt he was a master of acting'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'For him to suddenly leave the way that he did, it shattered me.' 'It took me a long, long, time to come to terms with it.' 'Because the loss of such a friend can destroy you.' 'The loss was and continues to be immense.'

Amritpal blames police for aide's arrest, Ajnala violence

Amritpal blames police for aide's arrest, Ajnala violence

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Amritpal Singh said in an interview with ANI that incident and subsequent release of Lovepreet Singh will "change the course of the future".

PICS: Real Madrid title hopes dented; Roma ends Juventus' unbeaten run

PICS: Real Madrid title hopes dented; Roma ends Juventus' unbeaten run

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

In a big blow to Real Madrid's title hopes, Real Betis held them to a goalless draw in their La Liga encounter on Sunday.

Why Ukraine-returned Indian students moving to Russia

Why Ukraine-returned Indian students moving to Russia

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

More than 17,000 Indians, mostly students, were evacuated from the war-hit Ukraine under the mission.