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Windies all-rounder Sammy hoping Kohli's dry run continues

Windies all-rounder Sammy hoping Kohli's dry run continues

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

With the One-Day series set to begin on October 8, West Indies have come to India with revenge on their minds, says all-rounder Darren Sammy.

FIFA finance watchdog member arrested on corruption charges

FIFA finance watchdog member arrested on corruption charges

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

FIFA faces more embarrassment after a member of its financial watchdog was arrested on suspicion of corruption and money-laundering in the Cayman Islands.

The city of my soul: Why I love New York

The city of my soul: Why I love New York

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Sumi Raghavan, an assistant professor of psychology at the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Bronx, on how New York's pulse and rhythm keep her going

US: Missing 22-year-old Indian origin girl found dead

US: Missing 22-year-old Indian origin girl found dead

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The body of Jasmine Joseph, 22, who went missing from her Syosset, Long Island, New York home since February 24, was found in her car at a busy parking lot not far from her home.

PIX: Rihanna's JAW-DROPPING bikini vacation

PIX: Rihanna's JAW-DROPPING bikini vacation

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Take a look at the Barbadian singing sensation's holiday album.

Review: 47 Ronin is painful

Review: 47 Ronin is painful

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Don't bother with 47 Ronin if you've already seen the 2:31 minute trailer, the rest of the 116.69 minutes can be ignored, writes Paloma Sharma.

With Test ending early, Eden invitee Lara takes Kolkata tour

With Test ending early, Eden invitee Lara takes Kolkata tour

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

West Indian batting legend Brian Lara, on Sunday, lamented that he never played a Test match at the historic Eden Gardens and suggested that Cricket Association of Bengal officials organise a veterans' match at the venue, and, that, it should including Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly.

20 exclusive property hot spots of the super rich

20 exclusive property hot spots of the super rich

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Top destinations where the wealthy are rushing to buy vacation homes.

DON'T MISS: Adventures of an intrepid woman driver

DON'T MISS: Adventures of an intrepid woman driver

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Excerpt from The Nanologues by Vanessa Able.

Jamaica risk expulsion from world events after doping failings

Jamaica risk expulsion from world events after doping failings

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Jamaica has reportedly been warned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that it risked expulsion from major competitions if it failed to address failings pointed out by a former senior employee.

It's official: Bolt is the best in the world, ever!

It's official: Bolt is the best in the world, ever!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Usain Bolt, already enshrined as one of the greatest Olympians of all time, became the most successful athlete in world championship history when he anchored Jamaica to victory in the 4x100 metres relay on Sunday.

Bolt, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce complete hat-tricks as Jamaica sweep sprint events

Bolt, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce complete hat-tricks as Jamaica sweep sprint events

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Usain Bolt, already enshrined as one of the greatest Olympians of all time, became the most successful athlete in world championship history. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce also completed the hat-trick.

'India an emerging country from a footballing standpoint'

'India an emerging country from a footballing standpoint'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

As the Concacaf (North America, Central America and the Caribbean federations) Gold Cup kicked off on Sunday morning (July 07 ET) at the Rose Bowl, in Pasadena, California, Concacaf president and FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb spoke with Siddhanta Pinto over the telephone from Los Angeles.

Shami replaces injured Pathan for WI tri-series

Shami replaces injured Pathan for WI tri-series

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Bengal pacer Mohammed Shami has been named as Irfan Pathan's replacement in the Indian squad for the upcoming tri-series in the West Indies.

Campbell-Brown suspended by Jamaican federation for doping

Campbell-Brown suspended by Jamaican federation for doping

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Jamaica's twice Olympic 200 metres champion Veronica Campbell-Brown was suspended by her national federation on Tuesday following a positive test for a banned diuretic at a meeting last month.

Champions Trophy: Jadeja, Dhawan power India into semis

Champions Trophy: Jadeja, Dhawan power India into semis

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

India stormed into the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy tournament with a resounding eight-wicket victory over West Indies, riding on Shikhar Dhawan's second consecutive ODI century.

Late Smith goal sees NZ bt New Caledonia in WC qualifiers

Late Smith goal sees NZ bt New Caledonia in WC qualifiers

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Central defender Tommy Smith scored a stoppage time goal to give New Zealand a 2-1 victory over New Caledonia in Dunedin on Friday and qualify for the intercontinental playoff for a place at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.

Gilchrist signs up for Caribbean Premier League

Gilchrist signs up for Caribbean Premier League

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has been named the second international franchise player to be participating in the Caribbean Premier T20 League (CPL), commencing on July 29.

Women's WC: India face Sri Lanka in must-win clash

Women's WC: India face Sri Lanka in must-win clash

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

After suffering a 32-run loss against defending champions England on Sunday, the Mithali Raj led Indian team will have to pull up their socks as they lock horns with Sri Lanka in a must-win game for both teams in the ICC Women's World Cup at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday.

Perth ODI: Bailey, Starc help Australia thrash West Indies

Perth ODI: Bailey, Starc help Australia thrash West Indies

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

Seamer Mitchell Starc grabbed a second successive five-wicket haul and George Bailey his maiden international century as Australia beat West Indies by 54 runs in the second one-dayer at the WACA on Sunday.

Stephanie ton helps Windies thrash SL

Stephanie ton helps Windies thrash SL

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

Stephanie Taylor cracked a brilliant century as West Indies crushed Sri Lanka by 209 runs in their second Group A fixture to resurrect their hopes of qualifying in Super Six in the ICC Women's World Cup in Mumbai.

Women's WC: Buoyant India take on jittery England

Women's WC: Buoyant India take on jittery England

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Buoyed by the comprehensive 105-run victory in their Group A opener against the West Indies, hosts India go with their tails up against jittery defending champions England in a crucial league game of the ICC Women's World Cup at the Brabourne Stadium on Sunday.

Brangelina 'may have tied the knot' on X'mas

Brangelina 'may have tied the knot' on X'mas

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

The couple had announced thier engagement seven months ago.

Kate Winslet marries boyfriend Ned Rocknroll

Kate Winslet marries boyfriend Ned Rocknroll

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The actress's third husband is the nephew of billionaire businessman Richard Branson.

Pallikal loses in pre-quarters of World Open

Pallikal loses in pre-quarters of World Open

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

India's Dipika Pallikal squandered a one-game lead and went down to Egypt's Raneem El Weleily in the pre-quarter-finals of the women's World Open Squash Championship in the Grand Cayman Islands, in the Caribbean. Pallikal, ranked world No 10 and seeded 13th in the tournament, lost to second seed Weleily 11-7, 9-11, 6-11, 5-11 in 38 minutes at the South Sound squash club on Wednesday.

Health-care law minus immigration reform equals disaster

Health-care law minus immigration reform equals disaster

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

For its own health, America needs to address the shortage of doctors, reports Suman Guha Mozumder

PICS: Caribbean beauties in hot bikinis!

PICS: Caribbean beauties in hot bikinis!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The tiny Caribbean isle of Aruba was the setting for a unique swimwear fashion show earlier this month.

Trail of Superstorm Sandy's devastation

Trail of Superstorm Sandy's devastation

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

New Yorker P Rajendran takes stock after Superstorm Sandy

Smeltz gives NZ important World Cup win over Tahiti

Smeltz gives NZ important World Cup win over Tahiti

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Shane Smeltz moved into outright second as New Zealand's highest scorer as the All Whites completed a comfortable 2-0 victory over Tahiti in their Oceania World Cup qualifying clash in Papeete on Friday.

Sammy dedicates World T20 triumph to West Indian fans

Sammy dedicates World T20 triumph to West Indian fans

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

West Indies Skipper Darren Sammy dedicated their World Twenty20 triumph to fans back home and said it is a step in the "right direction" and will usher in a new beginning for cricket in the Caribbean islands.

Jamaica to use Usain Bolt to woo tourists

Jamaica to use Usain Bolt to woo tourists

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Jamaica expects the electrifying Olympic wins of the world's fastest sprinter Usain Bolt will enhance its image and help in wooing more foreign tourists to the picturesque Caribbean country.

Grenada declares holiday for 1st Olympic medal

Grenada declares holiday for 1st Olympic medal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The island of Grenada has erupted in celebration over the small Caribbean nation's first-ever Olympic medal.

Suresh Saraiya, one of the best-loved radio commentators

Suresh Saraiya, one of the best-loved radio commentators

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Haresh Pandya pays tribute to noted radio commentator Suresh Saraiya, who passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday following a heart attack.

Bolt rallies round for Jamaican eventer

Bolt rallies round for Jamaican eventer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Usain Bolt raced to the rescue to help fellow-Jamaican Samantha Albert on the long and tortuous road to the London Olympics. The triple Olympic sprint champion donated and signed three of his designer running shirts.

London Games: Even more eyes on Bolt after rare defeats

London Games: Even more eyes on Bolt after rare defeats

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The men's 100 metres is the jewel in the Olympic crown and Yohan Blake's surprise humanisation of Usain Bolt has ensured that next month's showdown will be a race worthy of the Games rather than a mere time trial for the defending champion.

Vanessa Paradis to receive 100 million pounds from Depp

Vanessa Paradis to receive 100 million pounds from Depp

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

'I know people will remember those two boundaries hit against CSK'

'I know people will remember those two boundaries hit against CSK'

Rediff.com31 May 2012

The entire Kolkata might be talking about the two boundaries that Manoj Tiwary hit off Dwayne Bravo's bowling but the 26-year-old feels that his maiden ODI hundred against West Indies at the Chepauk last year was the best moment of his career.

The South Asian surge in America

The South Asian surge in America

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Community organisations draw up a demographic snapshot of America's fastest growing ethnic group. George Joseph reports

The nation-state tests its limits

The nation-state tests its limits

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Last week, as I was driving to work past Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai, I could not help but wonder what the gentlemen assembled there on August 8, 1942 would have made of some recent events. The call they had issued that day to the British Raj government to "Quit India" resulted five years later in the Indian nation-state, one whose edicts within its geographic borders would be absolute and unchallenged.

Pujara to lead India 'A' in West Indies

Pujara to lead India 'A' in West Indies

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Saurashtra batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was on Friday named the captain of the India 'A' team that will tour the West Indies in June for three four-day matches, three One-dayers and two Twenty20s.

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