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Edwards named Women's World T20 player of tournament

Edwards named Women's World T20 player of tournament

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

England captain and opening batsman Charlotte Edwards was named the player of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 after leading her side to the final in Colombo.

England women crush Kiwis to enter final

England women crush Kiwis to enter final

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Skipper Charlotte Edwards anchored a comfortable chase as England sailed into the final of the Women's World Twenty20 with an emphatic seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first semi-final on Thursday.

Women's WT20: England cruise past NZ to final

Women's WT20: England cruise past NZ to final

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

England stormed into the final of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 after an all-round effort gave them a convincing seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the first semi-final in Colombo, on Thursday.

Second defeat in row ends Indian eves chances

Second defeat in row ends Indian eves chances

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Bowlers let the Indian women cricket team down for the second consecutive time as it suffered a nine-wicket defeat against England in a Group A match to go out of semifinal contention in the Women's World Twenty20, in Galle on Saturday.

Second defeat in row ends India's semis' chances

Second defeat in row ends India's semis' chances

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Bowlers let the Indian women cricket team down for the second consecutive time as it suffered a nine-wicket defeat against England in a Group A match to go out of semifinal contention in the Women's World Twenty20, in Galle on Saturday.

5,000 runs and counting... It's Mithali's raj!

5,000 runs and counting... It's Mithali's raj!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Mithali Raj trained in classical dance for eight years until she decided one day it was time to follow her heart and exhibit footwork of another kind.

Mithali, Jhulan in top 3 of ICC women's rankings

Mithali, Jhulan in top 3 of ICC women's rankings

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Mithali Raj was the best-placed Indian batter at number three while Jhulan Goswami was the country's highest-ranked bowler at second in the ICC Women's T20 International Player Rankings which were launched in Colombo on Monday.

Jordan engaged to model Yvette Prieto

Jordan engaged to model Yvette Prieto

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

US basketball legend Michael Jordan is engaged to his long-time girlfriend Yvette Prieto, his spokeswoman said on Thursday.

'He wants me to stop working after marriage'

'He wants me to stop working after marriage'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on August 13 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript.

America, the journey will NOT be easy: Obama

America, the journey will NOT be easy: Obama

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

In a strongly worded speech to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte , United States President Barack Obama has sought a second term as the leader of the free world.

Sikh delegates seek time to speak during Democratic convention

Sikh delegates seek time to speak during Democratic convention

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

More than 20 Sikh delegates from California want the party leadership to give them an opportunity on the stage during the on-going Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. The delegates from California are attending the Democratic National Convention, which has nominated United States President Barack Obama as its presidential candidate for the November elections.

Scotland says 'NO' to independence in historic referendum

Scotland says 'NO' to independence in historic referendum

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Scots on Friday rejected independence in a historic referendum and decided to remain in a 307-year-old union with the United Kingdom, in a relief to Prime Minister David Cameron.

Kal Penn to address Democratic convention at prime time

Kal Penn to address Democratic convention at prime time

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Indian-American actor Kal Penn has been invited to deliver prime time remarks at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

'The standing ovation Dheepan got in Cannes truly moved me'

'The standing ovation Dheepan got in Cannes truly moved me'

Rediff.com29 May 2015

'We may have played a small part, but being a part of the film that has won the prestigious award Palme d'Or is definitely a great honour.' Suresh Balaje and George Pius, who own the Wide Angle Creations, were the line producers on the French film Dheepan that won the top prize at the Cannes International Film Festival.

New Harry Potter film is about old secrets, young love

New Harry Potter film is about old secrets, young love

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Here's to expect from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Outspent by Romney, Obama seeks money from supporters

Outspent by Romney, Obama seeks money from supporters

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Outspent by his Republican rival Mitt Romney, United States President Barack Obama has asked his supporters to come forward to donate money to his campaign, promising that some of them would get a chance to be with him at the Democratic Party national convention in North Carolina in September.

Images: Kings XI Punjab beat Deccan Chargers

Images: Kings XI Punjab beat Deccan Chargers

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Yuvraj Singh's second hat-trick of the tournament, coupled with Irfan Pathan's twin blow in the last over, handed Kings XI Punjab a one-run victory over Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

Mithali Raj returns to top of ICC ODI rankings

Mithali Raj returns to top of ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

India captain Mithali Raj has returned to the top of the ICC Women's ODI Rankings for batters after top scoring in the side's recent series against England with 251 runs.

Mithali Raj tops women's ODI batting rankings

Mithali Raj tops women's ODI batting rankings

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

India captain Mithali Raj returned to the top of the Reliance ICC Women's ODI batting rankings after top-scoring in the side's recent series against England with 251 runs.

England women clinch series after India lose final ODI

England women clinch series after India lose final ODI

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Batting let the Indian women's cricket team down as they were defeated by 29 runs via Duckworth-Lewis calculations in the rain-truncated fifth and final One-dayer against England. They defeat at Wormsley, England, saw them lose the series 2-3.

Sriperumbudur: Disgruntled voters and a pale election

Sriperumbudur: Disgruntled voters and a pale election

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Generally, elections in Tamil Nadu are like temple festivals -- there are lights, fireworks, music, dance and colourful people. But Election 2009 seems to be muted in the state.

Taunton ODI: Jhulan bowls India to 14-run win over England

Taunton ODI: Jhulan bowls India to 14-run win over England

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Jhulan Goswami wreaked havoc as Indian eves beat England by 14 runs in a low-scoring second ODI in Taunton on Wednesday to take 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

India women beat England in first ODI

India women beat England in first ODI

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Skipper Mithali Raj led from the front with an unbeaten knock of 94 as the Indian women's cricket team defeated England by five wickets in their first One-dayer in London.

JPMorgan to cut up to 17,000 jobs by end of 2014

JPMorgan to cut up to 17,000 jobs by end of 2014

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The bank sheds staff to help it deal with bad home loans.

Women's T20: India lose to England by 33 runs

Women's T20: India lose to England by 33 runs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Indian women produced a disappointing batting display as they suffered a 33-run loss at the hands of England in their Twenty20 International match in Canterbury.

India can win Women's T20 World Cup: Mithali

India can win Women's T20 World Cup: Mithali

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Indian women's cricket captain Mithali Raj on Monday said that her side would look to emulate their male counterparts by winning the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Sri Lanka in September-October.

Women's World Cup: England rout WI to enter Super Six

Women's World Cup: England rout WI to enter Super Six

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Defending champions England became the first team to advance to the Super Six stage from Group A in the ICC Women's World Cup when they recorded a convincing six-wicket victory over the West Indies in Mumbai, on Tuesday.

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.

Sri Lanka stun England with a last-ball six

Sri Lanka stun England with a last-ball six

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Sri Lanka caused the biggest upset of the ICC Women's World Cup as they defeated defending champions England by one wicket off a last-ball six in a thrilling Group A encounter at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Friday.

Phelps hopes he has not left training push too late

Phelps hopes he has not left training push too late

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Michael Phelps said he hoped he had not left his push for the London Olympics too late as he tries to improve his times and form with the US Olympic trials coming next month.

Rooney among new phone-hacking claimants

Rooney among new phone-hacking claimants

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Football star Wayne Rooney and former Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie are among a new group of 46 people suing over alleged phone-hacking by Rupert Murdoch's News of the World newspaper, court documents showed on Friday.

NBA: Bobcats crash and burn against Heat

NBA: Bobcats crash and burn against Heat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

The Miami Heat were without starters Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem but still feasted on the league's worst team, handing the Charlotte Bobcats a 15th consecutive loss in a 105-82 home romp on Friday.

Cherie Blair sues Murdoch's company over phone hacking

Cherie Blair sues Murdoch's company over phone hacking

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Cherie Blair, barrister and wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair, has sued the now-defunct News of the World over hacking of her phone, joining a host of celebrities and others who have initiated legal proceedings against media baron Rupert Murdoch's company. Cherie's solicitor Graham Atkins confirmed that a claim had been made "in relation to the unlawful interception of her voicemails" against News International and private investigator Glenn Mulcaire.

Indian IT cos shut down in hurricane-affected areas

Indian IT cos shut down in hurricane-affected areas

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Companies say they have ensured that services to clients remain unaffected.

Hurricane Sandy threatens $20bn in economic damage

Hurricane Sandy threatens $20bn in economic damage

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Sandy is expected to leave a trail of destruction along its path both in terms of human and economic cost.

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A quick look at the Oscar 2015 nominations.

NBA: Kobe gets breather as Lakers blast Bobcats

NBA: Kobe gets breather as Lakers blast Bobcats

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Kobe Bryant's fast start allowed him to clock off early as the Los Angeles Lakers made easy work of the Charlotte Bobcats in a 106-73 home blowout on Tuesday.

Australia take on England in WT20 Women's final

Australia take on England in WT20 Women's final

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Reigning champions Australia will aim for their second successive title when they take on 2009 winners England in the final of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

Sales of new Nike shoe cause fights, arrests

Sales of new Nike shoe cause fights, arrests

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Police in several cities around the United States on Friday were called to stores to manage unruly shoppers seeking Nike's new Air Jordan athletic shoes.

Cate is awesome. Will she win an Oscar again?

Cate is awesome. Will she win an Oscar again?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

'In Carol, Cate Blanchett reminds us what a real movie star is and why we are enamored by her acting and looks.'