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Hockey WC: India expect tougher outing against England

Hockey WC: India expect tougher outing against England

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'Winning penalty corners is very important and we can be better in PC conversion. We are hoping we will do better in that regard," said the drag-flicker who was not at his best in the match against Spain.'

Hard to digest: Harmanpreet on India's CWG final loss

Hard to digest: Harmanpreet on India's CWG final loss

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

India suffered an embarrassing 0-7 drubbing at the hands of defending champions Australia to settle for a silver medal

What Natasa, Sonam Wear To An IPL Game

What Natasa, Sonam Wear To An IPL Game

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Struggling to dig up the perfect look for an IPL match? Let these lovely ladies help you out.

Andrew Strauss to step down as strategic adviser of ECB

Andrew Strauss to step down as strategic adviser of ECB

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

"I've really enjoyed my time at the ECB and am proud of having contributed to a successful period for our England teams. With increasing commitments outside of the organisation, sadly I've decided it's time to step away from my current role," read a statement from Strauss on Friday.

FIFA WC: Soccer federations will not be blackmailed

FIFA WC: Soccer federations will not be blackmailed

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Simon, who did not specify if he was referring to local organisers or FIFA in his reference to the tournament director, said the other six nations then decided to "show solidarity" and not wear it.

'Pace of engagement with UK has picked up'

'Pace of engagement with UK has picked up'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'As Tata Steel we will obviously use group-level leverage to make progress where we want.'

Big pay day! BCCI could earn USD 1.15 billion in revenue share

Big pay day! BCCI could earn USD 1.15 billion in revenue share

Rediff.com10 May 2023

BCCI could earn USD 1.15 billion in revenue share from the ICC during the next five-year cycle.

Khawaja, not Warner, the real threat for India

Khawaja, not Warner, the real threat for India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

With a massive 1,608 runs in the WTC 2021-2023 cycle, Khawaja was the major reason Australia qualified for the WTC final.

Asha Negi's Cutiee Girl Fashion

Asha Negi's Cutiee Girl Fashion

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

It's lady-like. Demure. Comfy. Functional. Charming.

'Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final fraught with danger'

'Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final fraught with danger'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The Australian team will prepare for the six Tests by undergoing a high-intensity training camp in Beckenham, featuring centre-wicket practice and net sessions.

The Royal Wedding Of The Year

The Royal Wedding Of The Year

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, Jordan's 28-year-old Crown Prince Hussein married Rajwa al-Saif, a 29-year-old Saudi architect, at a glittering wedding ceremony attended by global royalty, including Britain's prince and princess of Wales.

MCC recommends limiting bilateral ODIs

MCC recommends limiting bilateral ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'In many ways, cricket is growing and, on the surface, seems financially strong. However, we are increasingly seeing a game which focuses on a powerful few, as opposed to a democratic and inclusive approach for the benefit of the whole sport.'

Iranian Footballer Arrested For...

Iranian Footballer Arrested For...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Iranian footballer Voria Ghafouri was arrested on Thursday for his criticism of Iran's ayatollahs and mullahs.

Iran coach Queiroz says mission is to entertain for 90 mins

Iran coach Queiroz says mission is to entertain for 90 mins

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Queiroz said there was a time and place to use football to make an impact in the world and received applause from journalists when he spoke of "magic moments" from a simple gesture like giving footballs to impoverished children in Africa.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Why Is This Village Up For Sale?

Why Is This Village Up For Sale?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The residents of Phule Malwadi hope this desperate act will draw attention to their problem.

Big money, big names: Major League Cricket looks to crack US market

Big money, big names: Major League Cricket looks to crack US market

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Five years after USA Cricket shared its plans to launch a domestic T20 tournament, the inaugural edition of the MLC kicked off having assembled an impressive array of investors.

Hockey at CWG: Indian women look to bury WC ghosts

Hockey at CWG: Indian women look to bury WC ghosts

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Indian women are clubbed in Pool A alongside hosts England, Canada, Wales and Ghana

CWG 2026: What's next after host Victoria pulled out?

CWG 2026: What's next after host Victoria pulled out?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Australia's state of Victoria has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, placing the future of the quadrennial multi-sport event in doubt

Unseeded Vondrousova upsets Ons Jabeur to win Wimbledon

Unseeded Vondrousova upsets Ons Jabeur to win Wimbledon

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Unseeded Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic stunned Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 6-4 6-4 to win the Wimbledon women's singles final on Saturday.

Shakhtar FC suggests Ukraine should replace Iran at WC

Shakhtar FC suggests Ukraine should replace Iran at WC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

"This will be a fair decision that should draw the attention of the whole world to a regime that kills its best people and helps kill Ukrainians," Palkin said in a statement one day before his team plays at Celtic in the Champions League.

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour given by France is another in a series of top international awards and honours bestowed by various countries on Prime Minister Modi.

Meet Ajay Devgn's Bholaa Companions

Meet Ajay Devgn's Bholaa Companions

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Bollywood mixes work and travel in perfect ways.

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Suleman Dawood, 19, was on board the vessel with Shahzada Dawood as a Father's Day bonding trip when their small submarine is believed to have imploded, killing all five on board, including British billionaire-explorer Hamish Hamilton.

India down South Africa; finish 9th in hockey World Cup

India down South Africa; finish 9th in hockey World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

A dominant India scored twice in the first and fourth quarters to beat South Africa 5-2 in a classification match and finish joint ninth in the FIH Men's World Cup.

Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Dubey found dead in UP hotel, suicide suspected

Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Dubey found dead in UP hotel, suicide suspected

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The 25-year-old actress was found hanging from the fan with a piece of cloth and the police were called immediately, according to the hotel staff.

Quad summit cancelled after Biden postpones Australia trip

Quad summit cancelled after Biden postpones Australia trip

Rediff.com17 May 2023

President Biden has been forced to turn his attention to domestic politics, as he works to hash out a deal with Republicans to prevent the US from defaulting on its debts at the end of this month.

Euro 2020: Bale at the heart of a Welsh dragon

Euro 2020: Bale at the heart of a Welsh dragon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

It would be easy to characterise Wales as a team who rely heavily on the Real Madrid winger, however much of a shift they all put in, but Bale's link up play with Ramsey and his vision stood out.

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The United States Soccer Federation temporarily displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as a show of solidarity with protesters in Iran ahead of the two teams' World Cup clash on Tuesday.

World Cup: What is the OneLove armband, why did FIFA ban it?

World Cup: What is the OneLove armband, why did FIFA ban it?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The 'OneLove' armbands were originally launched in 2020 as part of an inclusiveness campaign by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB).

Queen Rests At Westminster Hall

Queen Rests At Westminster Hall

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

King Charles III led the procession of the coffin from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament for her lying in state.

India aware of experienced Spain's threat ahead of WC opener

India aware of experienced Spain's threat ahead of WC opener

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Captain Harmanpret said it's a good opportunity for the Indian players to win the World Cup at home.

Overseas Friends of BJP ex-chief convicted of raping 5 Korean women in Australia

Overseas Friends of BJP ex-chief convicted of raping 5 Korean women in Australia

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Dhankhar also recorded his sexual assaults using a camera hidden in his bedside alarm clock and on his phone, it said.

Swaminarayan temple in Sydney defaced with anti-India graffiti

Swaminarayan temple in Sydney defaced with anti-India graffiti

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Sydney was defaced by "anti-social elements" on Friday with anti-India graffiti on the walls, in the latest incident of vandalism against Hindu temples in Australia ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country later this month.

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World Cup.

India-Pak tensions overshadow ODI World Cup buildup

India-Pak tensions overshadow ODI World Cup buildup

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Soured political relations between India and Pakistan have complicated matters

Harry to attend King Charles's coronation without Meghan

Harry to attend King Charles's coronation without Meghan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Britain's Prince Harry will attend the coronation of his father King Charles III next month, but his wife Meghan will remain in the United States with the couple's children, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday.

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history.

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Royal Observatory Greenwich shortlisted 34 images for its Astronomy Photographer Of The Year 2023 competition from thousands of entries received from all over the world.

How the switch to Rashford, Foden paid off for England

How the switch to Rashford, Foden paid off for England

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

England coach Gareth Southgate's last two tournament near misses were accompanied by criticism of his conservatism in selection but a relatively radical switch to bring in Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden paid off handsomely in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Wales.