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Ashes win: Debutant Boland becomes instant cult hero

Ashes win: Debutant Boland becomes instant cult hero

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Plucked from obscurity when called up by selectors on Christmas Eve, the 32-year-old Victoria paceman finished with outrageous innings figures of 6-7 in four overs, sending his home crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground into delirium.

Australian Open quarantine plan facing legal challenge

Australian Open quarantine plan facing legal challenge

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The apartment owners at the Westin Melbourne said they had concerns for their health and never agreed to international players quarantining at the Westin

Oz: Victoria's 'respect minister' to curb racism

Oz: Victoria's 'respect minister' to curb racism

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

In the wake of a spate of racial attacks against Indians in Australia, the Victorian government has appointed a former football player as the nation's first "respect minister" to tackle problems related to growing racism and alcohol-fuelled violence in the state.

Australia working to allow fans for Boxing Day Test vs India

Australia working to allow fans for Boxing Day Test vs India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews on Monday said his government is negotiating with Cricket Australia and Tennis Australia to have crowd attendance for the city's iconic sports events -- Boxing Day Test involving India and the Australian Open.

Seen Alessandra's Naked Wedding Gown?

Seen Alessandra's Naked Wedding Gown?

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The Brazilian model dazzled in the white ball gown with a sheer bodice.

London pulls out all stops for Queen's lying-in-state

London pulls out all stops for Queen's lying-in-state

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The UK capital on Wednesday unleashed a major operation to manage the several thousands of people expected to queue over the next few days to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state at Westminster Hall.

Azarenka, Kerber withdraw from Tokyo Olympics

Azarenka, Kerber withdraw from Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Victoria Azarenka, 31, won a bronze medal for Belarus in singles and a gold in mixed doubles at the 2012 Summer Games in London. Angelique Kerber, 33, won the silver in singles for Germany at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

'Players will skip Aus Open if not allowed to train in quarantine'

'Players will skip Aus Open if not allowed to train in quarantine'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Organisers of this year's US and French Opens established bio-secure 'bubbles' for players, who were not allowed to leave their hotel rooms except to train and play.

Madrid Open: Halep knocks out Badosa, Jabeur downs Gracheva

Madrid Open: Halep knocks out Badosa, Jabeur downs Gracheva

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Eighth seed Jabeur faced a tougher time against Russian Gracheva as she survived a double break in the decider to set up a meeting with Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic, who got the better of Karolina Muchova 6-3, 4-6, 7-5.

PHOTOS: Osaka rallies to win US Open crown

PHOTOS: Osaka rallies to win US Open crown

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

IMAGES from US Open women's final played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at the Flushing Meadows in the Queens borough of New York City on Saturday.

Secrets Of The Koh-i-noor Review

Secrets Of The Koh-i-noor Review

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The two-part docuseries, created by filmmaker Neeraj Panday, is not only informative but also engaging, feels Namrata Thakker.

Djokovic, Nadal could meet in French Open quarter-finals

Djokovic, Nadal could meet in French Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com20 May 2022

He was drawn in the toughest half of the draw with Nadal as well as in-form Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz and world number three Alexander Zverev, who could clash in the last eight.

Sussanne, Victoria, Malaika: Vote for the most stylish moms!

Sussanne, Victoria, Malaika: Vote for the most stylish moms!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Here's looking at moms who're making heads turn. Vote for your favourite!

Australia's Green first woman golfer to win mixed-gender event

Australia's Green first woman golfer to win mixed-gender event

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Former Women's PGA Championship winner Hannah Green became the first woman to win a mixed-gender professional golf tournament on Sunday with a four-stroke victory at the TPS Murray River event in Australia.

Serena out of Italian Open with Achilles problem

Serena out of Italian Open with Achilles problem

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

'I'm so humbled by the continuous support from my fans in Rome and I look forward to making my return soon.'

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's newsmakers and events.

10 Most Stylish Women of 2022

10 Most Stylish Women of 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

These women never not impress no matter what they wear.

It's Love Actually!

It's Love Actually!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Glimpses of Valentine's Day 2022 being celebrated across the planet.

Australia's MCG allowed 85,000 crowd for AFL matches

Australia's MCG allowed 85,000 crowd for AFL matches

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

India recorded crowds of 67,200 and 66,352 for the first two Twenty20 cricket matches against England at the 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad last month.

A plus-size model's fight for body inclusivity

A plus-size model's fight for body inclusivity

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

She wants people to boycott Victoria's Secrets' annual lingerie show.

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

More screenings are expected to take place in some colleges in Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram later Tuesday, a senior police officer said.

Aus vs Ind: Boxing Day Test venue likely to change amid COVID-19

Aus vs Ind: Boxing Day Test venue likely to change amid COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Adelaide has emerged as a frontrunner to host the December 26-30 marquee fixture.

Kohinoor belonged to Lord Jagannath: Odisha outfit after Queen's death

Kohinoor belonged to Lord Jagannath: Odisha outfit after Queen's death

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Shree Jagannath Sena, a Puri-based outfit, submitted a memorandum to the President, seeking her intervention to facilitate the process of bringing back the Kohinoor diamond to the 12th-century shrine.

Squash at CWG: Dipika-Saurav bag mixed doubles bronze

Squash at CWG: Dipika-Saurav bag mixed doubles bronze

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Ghosal and Pallikal hardly broke a sweat as they prevailed 11-8, 11-4 over the Australians

Runner-up Azarenka not disappointed despite 'painful' loss

Runner-up Azarenka not disappointed despite 'painful' loss

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Having clawed her way back after years of setbacks in her career and personal life, US Open runner up Victoria Azarenka said on Saturday that she wouldn't let her three-set loss to Naomi Osaka in the final keep her down for long.

India following Netaji's footsteps, from LoC to LAC: PM

India following Netaji's footsteps, from LoC to LAC: PM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The prime minister said that Netaji is the biggest source of inspiration for the dream of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-reliant India) and 'Sonar Bangla' (Golden Bengal).

Priyanka's Day Out With Baby Malti Marie

Priyanka's Day Out With Baby Malti Marie

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Katrina's back with her boys... Abhishek Bachchan meets his hero... Karisma's quiz question...

Serena says tennis playing mothers live a 'double life'

Serena says tennis playing mothers live a 'double life'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Serena Williams said the work is never done for mothers who are also professional tennis players following her victory over fellow mom Tsvetana Pironkova in the US Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Australian McDonald named Rajasthan Royals head coach

Australian McDonald named Rajasthan Royals head coach

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Rajasthan Royals on Monday appointed former Australian all-rounder Andrew McDonald as their new head coach for a three-year term.

Target: Eject Modi!

Target: Eject Modi!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The full-court press on India over Ukraine, the BBC 'documentary', the Oxfam report, the Hindenburg attack on Adani and obliquely on the Indian economy, and any number of other acts are signs that India is a target, warns Rajeev Srinivasan.

Aus Open: Tune-up matches cancelled due to COVID-19

Aus Open: Tune-up matches cancelled due to COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Victoria, of which Melbourne is the capital, reintroduced the compulsory wearing of masks in indoor public places from Thursday while private gatherings were reduced from 30 people to 15.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

Djokovic will need to be vaccinated to play Australian Open: minister

Djokovic will need to be vaccinated to play Australian Open: minister

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

All players who want a visa to compete in the Australian Open will need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, the country's immigration minister said on Wednesday, putting Novak Djokovic's title defence and Grand Slam record bid in doubt.

India Jr. Dahiya denied vaccination exemption at Aus Open

India Jr. Dahiya denied vaccination exemption at Aus Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The Sports Ministry slammed organisers of the Australian Open, saying they have wrongfully denied Indian tennis player Aman Dahiya an opportunity to compete in the junior Grand Slam by rejecting his application for vaccine exemption.

India ushers in New Year sans Covid curbs after 2 yrs

India ushers in New Year sans Covid curbs after 2 yrs

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Large crowds thronged popular boulevards, tourist hubs and entertainment centres across India and many joined special prayers at places of worship on Sunday as people stepped out to celebrate the New Year without COVID-19 restrictions.

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I hope that as an association we make the best decision for our business, for our health, for the tournaments, for public.'

Australian Open likely to start on February 8

Australian Open likely to start on February 8

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Tennis Australia Chief Executive Craig Tiley confirmed in an email to players that authorities had agreed to allow players to train during two weeks of strict quarantine.

McDonald appointed Australia assistant coach

McDonald appointed Australia assistant coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The in-demand Andrew McDonald announced a three-year deal last week to coach Indian Premier League side Rajasthan Royals.

PIX: Badosa, Norrie triumph at Indian Wells

PIX: Badosa, Norrie triumph at Indian Wells

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Paula Badosa survived a stiff challenge from Victoria Azarenka in the Indian Wells final, while Cameron Norrie battled back to defeat Nikoloz Basilashvili.

Eddings falls as Australia chairman after losing support

Eddings falls as Australia chairman after losing support

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

A CA director for 13 years, Eddings replaced David Peever in 2018 as interim chairman after the former mining executive resigned following the release of a scathing cultural review into the Newlands ball-tampering scandal.