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Revealed: Why this man was checking Bella Hadid's bottom!
Rediff.com4 Dec 2016The weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in between.
Bishoo's career-best figures give Windies faint hope vs Pak
Rediff.com17 Oct 2016An eight-wicket haul from West Indies' Devendra Bishoo breathed fresh life into the first Test against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, leaving his side with a faint chance of pulling off the unlikeliest of wins in the day-night contest.
Court allows ex-TERI chief Pachauri to travel abroad
Rediff.com10 Sep 2016The court allowed Pachauri's application seeking its permission to travel to Kazakhstan, Guyana and Mexico till October 5 to attend various meetings, conferences and a film festival.
The Englishman who was more Indian than Indians
Rediff.com11 Aug 2016Buried in a Kolkata cemetery is an Englishman who served India well during her struggle for freedom. Charles Freer Andrews was a benevolent force that neither the Indians, nor the British could ignore.
Landmark Olympic moments that changed history
Rediff.com5 Aug 2016There are moments at the Olympic Games that have a sporting significance, and then there are those that leave an indelible mark on humanity.
Why the Zika virus is causing alarm
Rediff.com29 Jul 2016Global health officials are racing to better understand the Zika virus behind a major outbreak that began in Brazil last year and has spread to many countries in the Americas.
India in the West Indies: How it all began
Rediff.com19 Jul 2016Ahead of the four-Test series against the West Indies, starting in Antigua, on July 21, Rajneesh Gupta sheds light on India's first tour of the Caribbean.
Basseterre ODI: Warner hits ton as Australia ease past South Africa
Rediff.com12 Jun 2016Opening batsman David Warner made his first one-day international (ODI) century outside Australia to set his team on their way to a 36-run victory over South Africa in the fourth match of a triangular ODI series.
Bowlers lift South Africa to win over Australia
Rediff.com8 Jun 2016Paceman Kagiso Rabada led a brilliant South Africa bowling display that lifted the Proteas to a 47-run win over Australia in the triangular one-day international series in Guyana on Tuesday. After winning the toss and making 189 for nine off their 50 overs, South Africa's bowlers had a field day on a low, slow turning pitch at Providence Stadium in Georgetown as Australia crumbled to be all out for 142 off 34.2 overs. Australia made heavy weather of the run-chase right from the start, with the quick departure of dynamic opener David Warner (1), beaten by the pace of Wayne Parnell and trapped leg before. South Africa were rewarded for playing three specialist spinners but it was 21-year-old Rabada who led the way, using his genuine pace to claim 3 for 13 from seven overs.
ODI tri-series: Lyon, Zampa spin Australia to easy win over Windies
Rediff.com6 Jun 2016Spinners Nathan Lyon and Adam Zampa tore through the West Indies batting line-up to set up a dominant Australian victory by six wickets in the second match of a triangular one-day international series in Guyana on Sunday.
KP rates Ahmedabad, Kanpur as worst grounds; Wankhede 4th best
Rediff.com5 Jun 2016Dashing England batsman Kevin Pietersen named Kanpur's Green Park and Ahmedabad's Motera among the 10 worst stadiums where he has played cricket in all these years. Green Park and Motera does have company from other notable venues like Guyana and Manchester's Old Trafford to name a few. Pietersen also termed Gabba as the "11th worst ground" after being asked name 10 by his followers on Twitter. The other grounds that did not find favour with Pietersen are Chelmsford, Colwyn Bay, Canberra, Multan, Leicester and St Kitts. However he rated Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium as one of the 10 best venues that he has played cricket on.
Tri-series: Narine, Pollard in triumphant return for West Indies
Rediff.com4 Jun 2016Sunil Narine and Kieron Pollard made triumphant returns to the West Indies team in a comfortable victory over South Africa in the opening match in a triangular one-day international series.
Has Australia found Warne's true successor in Zampa?
Rediff.com30 May 2016Australia's search for a successor to Shane Warne is yet to bear fruit nearly a decade after he retired, so Adam Zampa is naturally wary about comparisons with the leg-spinning great.
Pollard back in Windies squad for triangular series
Rediff.com19 May 2016Kieron Pollard was recalled to the West Indies squad announced on Wednesday for next month's triangular One-day series against Australia and South Africa.
West Indies-bound Aus cricketers briefed on Zika virus
Rediff.com16 May 2016Australia captain Steven Smith and his team have been warned about risks associated with the Zika virus ahead of their tour of the West Indies next month.
T20 World Cup-winning bowling coach Ambrose replaced
Rediff.com14 May 2016West Indies pace legend Curtly Ambrose has been replaced by Roderick Estwick as bowling coach for next month's one-day international triangular series against Australia and South Africa.
Meet the biggest earners in Caribbean Premier League
Rediff.com12 Feb 2016The 2016 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Player Draft was held in Barbados on Thursday, with the six franchises flexed their financial muscles to rope in their desired cricketers.
Avoid Zika-hit nations: IMA warns pregnant women
Rediff.com28 Jan 2016Pregnant women should avoid traveling to countries at risk of mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission, which is strongly suspected of causing microcephaly, said Indian Medical Association.
All you need to know about the 'dangerous' Zika virus
Rediff.com27 Jan 2016The Zika virus, an alarming and disturbing infection that may be linked to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains, is spreading through the Americas. But what is the virus, how is it spread and how can people minimise the chances of catching it?
Chanderpaul should have received proper send-off: Lara
Rediff.com27 Jan 2016Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has described Shivnarine Chanderpaul as 'one of the giants of the Caribbean cricket' and expressed that the recently retired batsman should have been given a 'proper send-off' in international cricket.
Is Langer's stint as Aus coach for Windies tour a test run?
Rediff.com28 Dec 2015Australia coach Darren Lehmann will step aside to allow Justin Langer to guide the team during a one-day tournament in the Caribbean next year.
More Photos: The world's most beautiful women
Rediff.com14 Dec 2015Who is the hottest of them all? Vote for your favourite!
India, Bangladesh satisfied with smooth implementation of boundary pact
Rediff.com25 Sep 2015Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina had a 'very good meeting'
Modi arrives in US; packed schedule ahead of him
Rediff.com24 Sep 2015Officials said Prime Minister Modi will not have a bilateral meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif during his current five-day trip to the US.
In US for second visit, PM Modi has a packed schedule
Rediff.com24 Sep 2015Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in New York on Thursday on his second visit to the United States, has a "packed schedule" ahead of him, during which he will address world leaders at a landmark United Nations sustainable development summit and interact with top CEOs and the Indian Diaspora in the Silicon Valley.
Dalmiya was probably the best boss I worked for: Wright
Rediff.com22 Sep 2015John Wright, who coached India between 2000 and 2005, said the late Jagmohan Dalmiya, who passed away on Sunday, was a 'tough' but 'fair' boss.
C'wealth Youth Games: Manuel, Das win bronze in athletics
Rediff.com9 Sep 2015India won two bronze medals from track and field through Abitha Mary Manuel and Anamika Das on the third day of competition at the fifth Commonwealth Youth Games in Apia, Samoa, on Wednesday. Manuel and Das placed third in the girls' 800 metres and shot put respectively.
When Ramdi took on Viv Richards...
Rediff.com10 Jul 2015With age comes experience and few know it better than West Indies Test captain Denesh Ramdin, who still regrets an unsavoury act of flashing a note towards Vivian Richards after scoring a century against England in Birmingham back in 2012.
Umar Akmal fails to report for training, selectors ignore him
Rediff.com7 Jul 2015The national selection committee ignored senior Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal for the coming one-day series in Sri Lanka.
Shah Rukh Khan buys team in Caribbean Premier League
Rediff.com10 Jun 2015After owning the champion Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, the Bollywood superstar has now put his money in the Caribbean Premier League, a potential money-spinner.
Ex-England cricketer Chris Lewis says 'wrong choices' led to jail term
Rediff.com9 Jun 2015Former England all-rounder Chris Lewis wants to help prevent young cricketers making the "wrong choices" that caused him to be jailed for cocaine smuggling.
'Old man' Voges, Bishoo serve up special performances
Rediff.com5 Jun 2015Two brilliant individual performances by players on opposing teams lit up the second day of the first Test in Dominica on Thursday.
Holding backs Lloyd's decision to drop Chanderpaul
Rediff.com29 May 2015Former West Indies pacer Michael Holding has backed chairman of selectors Clive Lloyd's decision to drop Shivnarine Chanderpaul from the squad for the upcoming series against Australia, saying he firmly believes that the veteran batsman has lost his edge and does not deserve a place in the side.
Chanderpaul deserves a send-off with dignity and respect: Lara
Rediff.com28 May 2015West Indies batting legend Brian Lara has severely criticised the Cricket Board's (WICB) move to axe Shivnarine Chanderpaul from the national team and has called for a honourary send-off to the veteran batsman by including him in two-Test home series against Australia.
Inked! Cricketers' obsession with tattoos
Rediff.com16 Mar 2015Check out how these cricketers decorate their bodies.
'Virat has to learn the art of not trying to over-dominate opposition'
Rediff.com17 Feb 2015Virat Kohli may have scored a match-winning century against Pakistan in their opening game of the World Cup, but ask former Australian fast bowling great Brett Lee and he would tell you that the Indian ace should try and curb his natural affinity for aggressive strokeplay.
Shiv Sena's preamble demand is 'destructive': Tushar Gandhi
Rediff.com29 Jan 2015Tushar Gandhi described the demand as 'destructive'and 'reprehensible'
Indians migrated to America in the 18th century!
Rediff.com15 Jan 2015'We used to say two things are found everywhere: A potato and a Sikh. I think you can substitute Gujarati for the Sikh because Gujaratis are everywhere.'
Indian diaspora a 'great capital', opportunities await you: PM
Rediff.com8 Jan 2015Indian diaspora is a "great capital" for the country which needs to be nurtured, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday as he sought its cooperation in transforming India that awaits them with opportunities.
Being undocumented in the United States
Rediff.com16 Dec 2014There are 2.5 lakh undocumented Indians across the United States. While President Barack Obama's executive order last week does help, only the US Congress can really address the needs of those caught in the immigration tangle.