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Khawaja, Burns set up easy win for Australia 'A'
Rediff.com5 Aug 2015Openers 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.
Focus on India 'A' captain Unmukt as tri-series kicks-off
Rediff.com4 Aug 2015Having flattered to deceive on most occasions after his transition from Under-19 to senior cricket, Delhi boy Unmukt Chand would like to make amends as he leads India 'A' in the tri-nation 'A' series, considered a launch pad to the senior team.
India 'A' batsmen falter again after conceding big lead
Rediff.com31 Jul 2015With their backs to the wall after conceding a big first innings lead, the top-order faltered again as India 'A' scored 265 for 6 against Australia 'A' by the end of third day's play in the second unofficial 'Test', in Chennai, on Friday.
Aparajith bags five, but Bancroft's 150 hoists Australia 'A'
Rediff.com30 Jul 2015India 'A' off-spinner Baba Aparajith struck late to claim five wickets, but it was opener Cameron Bancroft's strokeful 150 that powered Australia 'A' to a crucial first innings lead on Day 2 of the second four-day unofficial cricket 'Test' in Chennai on Thursday.
Kohli, Pujara fail as Aus 'A' dismiss India 'A' cheaply
Rediff.com29 Jul 2015Virat Kohli's woeful form continued as India 'A' were shot out for a paltry 135 by Australia 'A' in the second unofficial 'Test' in Chennai on Wednesday.
'Everyone is excited by the opportunity of playing against Kohli'
Rediff.com28 Jul 2015Australia A all-rounder Ashton Agar has said his side is excited about taking on India Test skipper Virat Kohli when he turns up for India A in the final four-day cricket match starting here tomorrow but insisted that there is no specific plan to tackle the star batsman.
Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis finally tie the knot
Rediff.com6 Jul 2015The star couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in October last year.
Why engaging China at sea is both unavoidable and necessary
Rediff.com16 Jun 2015If the aim is to become a player with some strategic space of its own, not just in the Indian Ocean region but also in the adjoining region, then greater interaction with China is desirable, even necessary.
India, US ink new defence framework accord
Rediff.com3 Jun 2015India and US on Wednesday night signed a new strategically important 10-year defence framework agreement setting the stage for co-development and manufacture of defence equipment.
India, US to sign decade-long defence framework pact
Rediff.com2 Jun 2015US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter will sign a fresh 10-year defence framework agreement with India on Wednesday
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter on three-day visit to India
Rediff.com2 Jun 2015Carter arrived at INS Dega in Vishakhapatnam and was briefed by top officials about the activities of the Eastern Naval Command.
Singapore police shoot dead man near Asia security summit venue
Rediff.com31 May 2015Police shot dead a man near the venue as he tried to flee a checkpoint in a car which was later found to contain drugs.
Iraqi forces 'lack will to fight' Islamic State: Pentagon chief
Rediff.com25 May 2015The Iraqi forces defeated by IS fighters in their takeover of Ramadi were not outnumbered and in fact showed "no will to fight.
Islamic State leader Abu Sayyaf killed in US operation
Rediff.com16 May 2015American commandos have killed senior IS leader Abu Sayyaf in a covert operation in war-torn Syria, the US government said on Saturday.
Ashton Kutcher shares Deepika's 'My Choice' video online
Rediff.com10 Apr 2015In My Choice, director Homi Adajania has teamed up with Padukone to highlight women empowerment.
'When someone's a part of your journey, his problem is yours'
Rediff.com1 Apr 2015Priya Kumar's latest book 'I Will Go With You' takes you on an unexpected journey full of surprises and life lessons.
Time for cameos is over; Burns plots Australia comeback in India
Rediff.com1 Apr 2015Joe Burns is determined to avoid membership of the burgeoning club of Australian batsmen who have made brief cameos.
Obama to slow troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
Rediff.com24 Mar 2015Ahead of the crucial talks between President Barack Obama and his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani, the United States has indicated flexibility in its troop drawdown schedule from war-torn Afghanistan to help it fight the Taliban and other insurgent groups.
IPL 8 Auction: No takers for these players!
Rediff.com16 Feb 2015IPL Action VIII: These players went unsold
PHOTOS: Has Clarke proved his fitness with knock against Bangladesh XI?
Rediff.com5 Feb 2015Just a fortnight left to prove his fitness, Michael Clarke appeared to be heading in the right direction as the Australian captain bowled, fielded and batted without any signs of discomfort against Bangladesh in a practice match in Brisbane.
'The hard work starts now'
Rediff.com3 Feb 2015There's still little indication of forward movement in Indo-US defence relations.
Unique time for ties with India, says US ahead of Obama visit
Rediff.com23 Jan 2015President Barack Obama's India visit is likely to produce "positive" results.
India's relations with the US must not be one-sided
Rediff.com20 Jan 2015'It is in the interest of both sides that the visit of the US President is seen as being successful. Both sides have invested considerable political capital in it. This rapid exchange of visits and the decisions taken have to be justified, beyond the symbolism, which is no doubt important in itself. This opportunity to impart a fresh momentum to ties should not be missed,' says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal.
Why South Block should stop behaving like a yokel at a country fair
Rediff.com20 Jan 2015India must present its demands of America confidently, instead of fearing that its pocket will somehow be picked, says Ajai Shukla.
Why South Block should stop behaving like a yokel at a country fair
Rediff.com20 Jan 2015WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!
Rediff.com16 Jan 2015Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.
Starc replaces Johnson in Australia lineup for Sydney Test
Rediff.com5 Jan 2015Left arm quick Mitchell Starc will replace injured seamer Mitchell Johnson in Australia's lineup for the fourth and final dead rubber Test against India starting on Tuesday.
'Nothing's guaranteed but I'm going to try my best to bowl well'
Rediff.com2 Jan 2015With the Sydney Cricket Ground having a history of assisting spin from third day onwards, Australian left-arm orthodox Ashton Agar is hoping to get picked in the XI and play his part in the fourth and final Test against India starting January 6.
Surprised to be picked for Sydney Test against India, says Aus spinner Agar
Rediff.com31 Dec 2014The 21-year-old was added to the Australian for the fourth and final Test against India keeping in consideration the turn that the Sydney track traditionally offers for spinners.
Left-arm spinner Agar included in Australia squad for Sydney Test
Rediff.com30 Dec 2014Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar will join Australia's squad for the fourth and final Test against India in Sydney, captain Steven Smith said on Tuesday.
18 books to read in 2015
Rediff.com29 Dec 2014Nilanjana S Roy compiles a list of the most eagerly awaited books next year.
Australia ready to unleash Gurinder Sandhu for World Cup
Rediff.com29 Dec 2014Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has named three potential bowlers to be included in the final-15 of the World Cup squad, which includes Indian-origin medium-pacer Gurinder Singh Sandhu.
When the next US defence secretary spoke to Rediff.com
Rediff.com8 Dec 2014'We have a common way of looking at the world, a common way of thinking, and a common set of values that predispose us to be partners. And our interests overlap greatly,' Dr Ashton B Carter, America's next defence secretary, told Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com in an exclusive interview.
Why Carter as Pentagon chief is good news for India
Rediff.com5 Dec 2014The Indo-US defence relationship may now get personal attention with strong India-backer Ashton Carter today being nominated by President Barack Obama for the key post of the defence secretary.
Aaron impresses as India make bright start in tour match vs CA XI
Rediff.com24 Nov 2014India's fast bowlers led by Varun Aaron made full use of the seamer-friendly conditions, as they dismissed an inexperienced Cricket Australia XI for 219 on Day 1 of their opening two-day warm-up match in Adelaide, on Monday.
Lahore Lions aim to edge past Chennai Super Kings in semi-final race
Rediff.com29 Sep 2014After registering a win against Dolphins in the last encounter, Pakistan champions Lahore Lions will go a for the kill to qualify for the semi-final when they lock horns against a formidable Perth Scorchers in the Oppo Champions League T20 in Bangalore.
CLT20: Chennai Super Kings edge Perth, inch close to semi-finals
Rediff.com27 Sep 2014A disciplined Chennai Super Kings produced an all-round effort to defeat Perth Scorchers by 13 runs in Bangalore and brighten their hopes of earning a semi-final berth in the Champions League Twenty20.
Kuldeep, Suryakumar guide Kolkata to CLT20 semis
Rediff.com25 Sep 2014An unstoppable Kolkata Knight Riders stretched their winning streak to a record 12 after the reigning IPL champions edged past Perth Scorchers by 3 wickets to all but confirm their semi-final spot in the Champions League Twenty20 in Hyderabad.
US or China: Modi should tread cautiously
Rediff.com24 Sep 2014Instead, increases in foreign-direct-investment levels; and reforms to make labour, land and capital more mobile.
CLT20: Can Scorchers put a break on KKR's winning streak?
Rediff.com23 Sep 2014Following their 11-match winning streak, Kolkata Knight Riders will be aiming to keep their juggernaut rolling as they meet Perth Scorchers in their third Group A league match of the Champions League T20 in Hyderabad on Wednesday.