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ICC considering crackdown on bat size

ICC considering crackdown on bat size

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering a limit on bat size less than two weeks before the 2015 World Cup beginning February 14 in Australia and New Zealand.

BSF finds 14-ft-long tunnel from Pak side in Jammu

BSF finds 14-ft-long tunnel from Pak side in Jammu

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The tunnel was being dug from the Pakistani side along the international border and officials recovered "war-like" stores in the Arnia sector.

New rules from Thursday: Unruly cricketers will be sent off!

New rules from Thursday: Unruly cricketers will be sent off!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

To maintain the balance between bat and ball, the size of the edges of the bats as well as their thickness will now be restricted.

Rohit knows how to build an innings after good start: Dhoni

Rohit knows how to build an innings after good start: Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni praised Rohit Sharma, who has been in good form in the ODI cricket for the past two years, terming him as someone, who now knows the art of "building on good starts".

Army's 'big bang' welcome for Nirmala

Army's 'big bang' welcome for Nirmala

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The 155-millimetre, 52-calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System, which was successfully tested in Pokhran, demonstrated its potential to be a world-beating system.

Vivo NEX: Should you wait for this bezel-less phone?

Vivo NEX: Should you wait for this bezel-less phone?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

As the race for edge-to-edge phone displays continue, Vivo leads the way in its new flagship Vivo NEX series.

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The United States and the United Kingdom, citing terrorism concerns, on Tuesday barred passengers on some international flights from mostly Muslim-majority countries, from carrying large electronic devices like cameras and laptops as cabin baggage.

PIX: Lankans get 'fussy' over smog-covered Feroz Shah Kotla

PIX: Lankans get 'fussy' over smog-covered Feroz Shah Kotla

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

'If 20,000 people in the stands did not have problem and the Indian team did not face any issue, I wonder why Sri Lankan team made a big fuss. I will need to talk to the secretary and ask him to write to the Sri Lanka Cricket'

Quake: Part of India slid about 1 foot to 10 feet northwards

Quake: Part of India slid about 1 foot to 10 feet northwards

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A part of India slid about one foot to 10 feet northwards and underneath Nepal in a matter of seconds during the devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the neighbouring country on Saturday, a US scientist has said.

This plane can fly faster than a speeding bullet

This plane can fly faster than a speeding bullet

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

US-based firm is making a supersonic aircraft that is more efficient and practical than Concorde.

England set to extend 50 years of hurt...

England set to extend 50 years of hurt...

Rediff.com24 May 2016

When England fans sang about '30 years of hurt' at Euro '96 they had high hopes of ending the pain with a first trophy since the 1966 World Cup but 20 years on from that agonising near miss there is precious little optimism in the air.

Pulsar NS 150 is Bajaj's answer to Suzuki Gixxer and Yamaha FZS!

Pulsar NS 150 is Bajaj's answer to Suzuki Gixxer and Yamaha FZS!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Bajaj Pulsar 150NS specifications revealed, makes 17PS

Polaris Slingshot: Part car, part motorcycle, all excitement

Polaris Slingshot: Part car, part motorcycle, all excitement

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The race car is three wheels of pure awesomeness.

40 years....and now: How Horlicks grew up with the times

40 years....and now: How Horlicks grew up with the times

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Advertising taglines such as 'Bright in studies, bright in sports' attempted to drive home the message that Bournvita, a chocolate drink, could build a child's mental and physical faculties.

Rolls-Royce drives in Dawn at Rs 6.25 crore

Rolls-Royce drives in Dawn at Rs 6.25 crore

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Basically the convertible version of the Rolls Royce Wraith, the Dawn made its public debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show

How Parle plans to capture the premium category

How Parle plans to capture the premium category

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The home-grown biscuit brand looks to get inside the customer's mind as it steps outside the boundaries of its mass-market identity

Why Rajini's 'Periyar row' is not a vote-catcher

Why Rajini's 'Periyar row' is not a vote-catcher

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

If the Congress lost in Tamil Nadu in 1967, never to return, or the DMK and the AIADMK have kept their place in power and electoral politics since then, it owes not to their love or hatred for gods or for one religion over another. Instead, they had always been linked to performance and incumbency/anti-incumbency factors. There may be something in such constructs for Rajini's strategic team to consider, especially if the superstar is to enter direct politics by around this time next year. But then, they would need to brush up their homework more than at present, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

DON'T MISS: Pluto's largest moon Charon in all its glory

DON'T MISS: Pluto's largest moon Charon in all its glory

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has returned the best colour and the highest resolution images yet of Pluto's largest moon, Charon, which show a surprisingly complex and violent history.

Review: Is the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin worth it?

Review: Is the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin worth it?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

To ride the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin you need to master the electronic functions first, says P Tharyan.

New device turns smartphone into DNA-scanning microscope

New device turns smartphone into DNA-scanning microscope

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The device is intended for use in remote laboratory settings.

The 15-minute belly blasting workout

The 15-minute belly blasting workout

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Get sexy abs with this six-move routine by fitness trainer Jason Johal of Centre of Obesity and Digestive Surgery

5 super cool auto designs of the future

5 super cool auto designs of the future

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

These concept vehicles were showcased at the recent Los Angeles Motor Show.

When their feet, err feats, made them famous

When their feet, err feats, made them famous

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

As Guinness World Records turns 60 this year, Rediff.com takes a look at some of the weirder records that are featured in the new edition.

Bajaj's 'fun' bikes!

Bajaj's 'fun' bikes!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The Pulsar 200 AS and 150 AS have been positioned at the youth who want practicality on weekdays and the fun factor on weekends, writes Indian motoring website MotorBeam.

The diva workout in five simple steps

The diva workout in five simple steps

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Fitness trainer Jason Johal of Centre of Obesity and Diabetic Support offers a sneak peek into the workout sessions of the models participating in the Miss Diva Universe 2014 contest.

FIFA team inspects Cooperage ground as part of U-17 WC preparation

FIFA team inspects Cooperage ground as part of U-17 WC preparation

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

A two-member FIFA team visited the refurbished Cooperage football ground in Mumbai on Sunday to have a look at its artificial playing surface and other amenities as part of their inspection of eight venues short-listed to host the Under-17 World Cup in 2017.

Ashes: England set Australia 412 to win first Ashes Test

Ashes: England set Australia 412 to win first Ashes Test

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Joe Root again put Australia's bowlers to the sword and together with Ian Bell gave England the platform on Friday to push for victory in the first Ashes Test after setting the tourists 412 to win with two days remaining.

Police patrols beefed up at Rio Games as security concerns mount

Police patrols beefed up at Rio Games as security concerns mount

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Rio Olympics organizers stepped up police patrols on Wednesday as security concerns mounted over the threat posed by street violence, with a Games bus being hit by stones and a security patrol coming under fire near Rio's international airport.

15 takeaways from the Balakot air strike

15 takeaways from the Balakot air strike

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Indians must remember that Pakistanis hate losing to India, at war or in cricket, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Wenger, Mourinho criticise EPL Christmas match schedule

Wenger, Mourinho criticise EPL Christmas match schedule

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

'It's very difficult to play football in these circumstances within 48 hours. It's amazing for the fans around the world, everybody has the Premier League, I'm more than happy to do that but it's very hard for the players'

Water logging at Barabati, uncertainty looms large over fifth ODI

Water logging at Barabati, uncertainty looms large over fifth ODI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Uncertainty looms large over holding of the fifth ODI between India and Australia on Saturday in Cuttack as heavy rains have caused water logging in the outfield of the Barabati Stadium.

Pedro shines on debut and highlights worth to Chelsea

Pedro shines on debut and highlights worth to Chelsea

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Newly-acquired Spain forward Pedro highlighted his potential worth to Premier League champions Chelsea with a goal, assist and eye-catching performance in their 3-2 win at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

Coming soon: Mahindra's next-generation Bolero

Coming soon: Mahindra's next-generation Bolero

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The U301 is a compact SUV and in dimensions it is four metres.

BlackBerry Passport launched in India for Rs 49,990

BlackBerry Passport launched in India for Rs 49,990

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Passport is competitively and aggressively priced because of its specification.

All new Mini Cooper Convertible will soon be in India

All new Mini Cooper Convertible will soon be in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The new model is longer, wider and taller

How Warner plans to counter Ashwin

How Warner plans to counter Ashwin

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Australia opener David Warner said he will not back down from playing his shots against Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin despite the many risks involved in such an approach.

Spectacular Shortlist for Best Astronomy Photos of the Year

Spectacular Shortlist for Best Astronomy Photos of the Year

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The spectacular Milky Way over the picturesque Bavarian mountain, Herzogstand, the remarkable Horsehead Nebula and the Flame Nebula, a vast cloud of gas and dust where new stars are being born; the Royal Observatory's Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2019 has once more received thousands of outstanding images. The competition, which is run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, sponsored by Insight Investment and in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine, is now in its eleventh year and has broken the record number of entries once more, receiving over 4,600 entries from enthusiastic amateurs and professional photographers, taken from 90 countries across the globe. The winners will be announced on September 12, and an exhibition of the winning images from the past years of the contest will be on show at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich from September 13.

Tendulkar, Ojha steal Day 1 honours at Wankhede

Tendulkar, Ojha steal Day 1 honours at Wankhede

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

At stumps, India were comfortably placed at 157 for 2, after bundling out the West Indies for a meagre 182 by tea, riding on left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha's five-wicket haul.

Kohli 'wields his willow like a fencer'; Dhawan has license to be destructive

Kohli 'wields his willow like a fencer'; Dhawan has license to be destructive

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

In awe of Virat Kohli's meteoric rise, Indian Team Director Ravi Shastri on Thursday said the swashbuckling batsman seems like a mirror-image of West Indian great Viv Richards.

REVIEW! The Rs 36.50 lakh MINI Countryman

REVIEW! The Rs 36.50 lakh MINI Countryman

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The not-so-mini MINI Countryman is the first 5-door model from the company under BMW ownership and also the only model which isn't manufactured in the UK. Positioned as a crossover SUV, the niche vehicle has garnered a cult following in India as well due to its premium looks and supreme driving dynamics. Thus MotorBeam.com decided to test the latest edition of the car and give their opinion about the British offering.