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Adani's mine project: India conveys disappointment to Oz

Adani's mine project: India conveys disappointment to Oz

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Approval for Adani's Carmichael coal mine was set aside last week.

Kings XI need to pull up their socks against Mumbai

Kings XI need to pull up their socks against Mumbai

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Mumbai Indians seek to maintain momentum against Kings XI Punjab.

A breather for Adani! Aussie PM backs his mining project

A breather for Adani! Aussie PM backs his mining project

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The project was opposed by green groups and local residents.

Khawaja, Burns set up easy win for Australia 'A'

Khawaja, Burns set up easy win for Australia 'A'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Openers Usman Khawaja and Joe Burns struck sedate half centuries as Australia 'A' cantered to a nine-wicket victory over South Africa 'A' in the first tri-series cricket match in Chennai.

De Kock axed; Steyn, De Villiers recalled for New Zealand one-dayers

De Kock axed; Steyn, De Villiers recalled for New Zealand one-dayers

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Dale Steyn and AB de Villiers have been recalled to South Africa's One-day international side for the visit of New Zealand later this month, but young wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock has been axed after a poor run of form in Bangladesh.

PHOTOS: Rahul, Pujara fifties rally India 'A' vs Aus on Day 1

PHOTOS: Rahul, Pujara fifties rally India 'A' vs Aus on Day 1

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Opener K L Rahul missed out on a hundred while captain Cheteshwar Pujara struck a solid fifty to steer India 'A' to 221 for six on a rain-affected first day of the first 'unofficial' Test against Australia 'A', in Chennai, on Wednesday.

When world leaders snuck away for 'family time'

When world leaders snuck away for 'family time'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

World leaders and politicians make it a point to take some time off from their hectic schedules and spend it with their loved ones.

New MH17 video shows militia shot down plane by mistake

New MH17 video shows militia shot down plane by mistake

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

The 17-minute video, apparently smuggled out of a rebel base in Ukraine, shows the rebels handling the bodies as they express shock

South Africa's Rabada claims hat-trick on debut against Bangladesh

South Africa's Rabada claims hat-trick on debut against Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada became only the second bowler to claim a hat-trick on his one-day international debut when he wrecked Bangladesh's top order in the rain-hit first ODI of the three-match series on Friday.

Aussie paceman Pattinson gets chance to impress Australia selectors

Aussie paceman Pattinson gets chance to impress Australia selectors

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Australia paceman James Pattinson is a step closer to a national recall after being drafted in to the 'A' squad for their tour of India.

Du Plessis leads South Africa to victory in Bangladesh

Du Plessis leads South Africa to victory in Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Faf du Plessis led from the front as South Africa flexed their bowling muscles to thrash Bangladesh by 52 runs in the first Twenty20 Internationals on Sunday to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.

Indian companies that lost billions in overseas acquisitions

Indian companies that lost billions in overseas acquisitions

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Tata Steel, others sell assets abroad after taking massive impairments.

Real test for South Africa as Gayle back to opening slot

Real test for South Africa as Gayle back to opening slot

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Chris Gayle will return to the top of the batting order as West Indies look to continue their winning run and secure a semifinal berth when they take on South Africa in the ICC World Twenty20 in Nagpur, on Friday.

Drugs ban: These are the worst hit brands, companies

Drugs ban: These are the worst hit brands, companies

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Govt bans brands with annual sales worth Rs 3,728 crore.

WT20: Afghanistan face daunting task against South Africa

WT20: Afghanistan face daunting task against South Africa

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Advancing into the Super 10 stage for the first time in three attempts, minnows Afghanistan will face a formidable challenge when they clash with South Africa in the ICC World Twenty 20 Championship at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Drugs ban: Partial relief for Wockhardt, Glaxo & Griffon

Drugs ban: Partial relief for Wockhardt, Glaxo & Griffon

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the ban on some fixed dose combination (FDC) drugs of Glaxo SmithKline, Wockhardt and Laboratories Griffon but said action against their sale could be taken in the absence of valid sale and marketing licence.

HC grants Pfizer temporary relief on cough syrup ban

HC grants Pfizer temporary relief on cough syrup ban

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The next hearing on Pfizer's plea is slated for March 21

Is India's warm-up game against SA the real test?

Is India's warm-up game against SA the real test?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

India face a South Africa in their final World Twenty20 warm-up game in Mumbai, on Saturday.

Composed Smith guides Australia to series win

Composed Smith guides Australia to series win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Captain Steve Smith scored a breezy 44 to guide Australia to a six-wicket win over South Africa in the final Twenty20 International on Wednesday and a 2-1 series victory.

De Villiers gets paternity leave, while four uncapped players called-up

De Villiers gets paternity leave, while four uncapped players called-up

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Opener Reeza Hendricks, wicketkeeper Dane Vilas, spinner Aaron Phangiso and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who have all previously represented the country in the limited overs formats, picked for Bangladesh Tests

Aussie mother 'abandons' children to join Islamic State

Aussie mother 'abandons' children to join Islamic State

Rediff.com26 May 2015

A 26-year-old Australian woman has allegedly abandoned her two children to join the Islamic State in Syria.

Modi's 'selfie diplomacy' moves to Mongolia

Modi's 'selfie diplomacy' moves to Mongolia

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose selfie with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang grabbed eyeballs across the globe, on Sunday, extended his 'selfie diplomacy' to Mongolia by clicking one with President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj.

PM Narendra Modi reaches Mongolia on historic visit

PM Narendra Modi reaches Mongolia on historic visit

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Ulan Bator on his historic visit to Mongolia to hold talks with the country's leadership to bolster economic and trade cooperation, including in transport, highways and energy sectors.

Australia out for revenge against confident Proteas

Australia out for revenge against confident Proteas

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

South Africa's success in Australia is often put down to their comfort on the hard local tracks, which can be similar to those at home, but they could face some unfamiliar conditions this year.

Australia out for revenge against confident Proteas

Australia out for revenge against confident Proteas

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

South Africa's success in Australia is often put down to their comfort on the hard local tracks, which can be similar to those at home, but they could face some unfamiliar conditions this year.

Modi-Li selfie dubbed as most power-packed in history

Modi-Li selfie dubbed as most power-packed in history

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The iconic selfie taken by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese premier Li Keqiang during his current visit to China is being hailed by western media as one of the most "power-packed selfie in history".

Independent review to probe Phillip Hughes death

Independent review to probe Phillip Hughes death

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Cricket Australia has commissioned an independent review into the cause and circumstances of last year's death of Test batsman Phillip Hughes in a bid to prevent anything similar happening in the future.

Australia foils Mother's Day terror plot; arrests teenager

Australia foils Mother's Day terror plot; arrests teenager

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Australian police on Saturday it had foiled a terror strike planned for Mother's Day on Sunday and arrested a 17-year-old for plotting multiple bomb attacks in the heart of Melbourne.

Australia 2028 Games bid would have 'great chance': Bach

Australia 2028 Games bid would have 'great chance': Bach

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

A bid from Australia to host the Summer Olympics for the third time would have a "great chance" of winning what he hoped would be a hotly-contested bidding process, Olympic chief Thomas Bach said on Wednesday.

IPL: Can RCB end slump against table-toppers Rajasthan?

IPL: Can RCB end slump against table-toppers Rajasthan?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Pushed to the bottom of the heap after three successive losses, it will take an extraordinary effort from Royal Challengers Bangalore to overpower table-toppers Rajasthan Royals when the two sides clash in an Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Australia police foil Islamic State-style terror attacks, nab 5

Australia police foil Islamic State-style terror attacks, nab 5

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

A sinister Islamic State-inspired plan to carry out an attack using 'edged knives' at a ceremony commemorating martyred soldiers was foiled on Saturday.

'South Africa's team selection was interfered with during WC semis'

'South Africa's team selection was interfered with during WC semis'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The Proteas high performance coach and renowned explorer, Mike Horn, on Thursday, revealed that he was required to provide additional support at the World Cup ahead of their semi-final against New Zealand following a change in team selection to meet apparent 'quota' requirements.

India may take WTO action against EU over drug clinical trials

India may take WTO action against EU over drug clinical trials

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

GVK Biosciences is the latest Indian firm to come under international scrutiny over quality issues.

Time for home domination for RCB as they take on SRH

Time for home domination for RCB as they take on SRH

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to exploit the home advantage when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad.

World leaders, grateful Singaporeans bid adieu to Lee Kuan Yew

World leaders, grateful Singaporeans bid adieu to Lee Kuan Yew

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Tens of thousands of people on Sunday braved heavy rains to bid a teary adieu to Singapore's founding leader Lee Kuan Yew in a grand funeral attended by many world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Steyn vs McCullum as Sunrisers face Chennai test

Steyn vs McCullum as Sunrisers face Chennai test

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Led by aggressive Australian opener David Warner, Sunrisers would be relying mostly on foreigners to deliver the goods, given the scarcity of local stars in their ranks.

Australia's World Cup tormentor Starc to miss start of IPL

Australia's World Cup tormentor Starc to miss start of IPL

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The Australia pacer, player of the recent cricket World Cup, will be out for up to three weeks after suffering a minor knee injury.

'No late-night instructions were given ahead of semi-finals'

'No late-night instructions were given ahead of semi-finals'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Dismissing reports of interference in team selection ahead of South Africa's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand as 'utter nonsense.'

'Modi among 31 leaders to have personal details leaked at G20'

'Modi among 31 leaders to have personal details leaked at G20'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among 31 world leaders whose personal details were inadvertently compromised at the G20 summit held in Australia last year, a media report said on Monday.

Ball that hit Hughes has been destroyed by Cricket NSW

Ball that hit Hughes has been destroyed by Cricket NSW

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Phillip Hughes' demise will haunt the cricket world for years and to get over the tragedy the New South Wales cricket association did something unique by destroying the ball that fatally struck the young Australian during a Sheffield Shield match at the SCG last year.

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