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Australia desperate to be competitive for next year's World Cup

Australia desperate to be competitive for next year's World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

As Steve Smith and David Warner padded up at suburban Sydney cricket grounds over the weekend, the warm spring sunshine may have seemed fitting weather for the banned Australian cricketers to take a small but important step in their rehabilitation.

Contempt of court case: Justice Karnan to sit on hunger strike

Contempt of court case: Justice Karnan to sit on hunger strike

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Calcutta high court judge Justice C S Karnan will observe hunger strikes in Delhi and three other cities demanding restoration of his administrative and judicial work and withdrawal of the suo motu contempt proceedings against him.

Meghan shares secret blue touch to her wedding dress

Meghan shares secret blue touch to her wedding dress

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

The 37-year-old former actress revealed that her "something blue", worn by brides as a lucky charm on their wedding day, was a piece of a blue dress she wore on her first date with Prince Harry stitched discreetly inside her white wedding gown.

'Had he been his old self, he'd have fought Covid'

'Had he been his old self, he'd have fought Covid'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

His family found an old man on a bed soaked through with urine at the J J Hospital. The man whose name drew thousands to public meetings was requesting anyone who cared to listen to change his bedsheets. But there was no one to do so.

Sasikala takes over as AIADMK chief; breaks down while addressing partymen

Sasikala takes over as AIADMK chief; breaks down while addressing partymen

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Sasikala, clad in a light green saree with a pink border, greeted supporters with folded hands. She rode to the party office in the car used by Jayalalithaa.

Dominant South Africa crush Sri Lanka in opener

Dominant South Africa crush Sri Lanka in opener

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

South Africa's bowlers needed a little more than an hour of the final day's play to dismiss Sri Lanka for 281 in their second innings and claim a 206-run victory in the first Test in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Sri Lanka's batsmen keep hopes alive on Day 4

Sri Lanka's batsmen keep hopes alive on Day 4

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

South Africa need five wickets on Friday to secure victory in the first Test after Sri Lanka provided dogged resistance and were 240 for five at stumps on the fourth day at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

Cook's century powers South Africa to huge lead

Cook's century powers South Africa to huge lead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Opener Stephen Cook scored a career-high century to help South Africa build a massive 432-run lead over Sri Lanka despite rain delays on the third day of the first Test at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

Lakmal's four wickets leads SL's fightback vs SA

Lakmal's four wickets leads SL's fightback vs SA

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

JP Duminy and Stephen Cook scored half centuries but four wickets for Suranga Lakmal and two for Rangana Herath restricted South Africa to 267 for six on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday. Duminy made 63 and Cook 59 as South Africa threatened to dominate on a dry track at St George's Park but wickets at key moments kept Sri Lanka firmly in the game.

Amma, not Chinamma, in OPS' pocket

Amma, not Chinamma, in OPS' pocket

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

OPS has impressed Chennai residents by his astute, on the scene, handling of the Cyclone Vardah aftermath.

Mayank and Missus enjoy Brighton Beach

Mayank and Missus enjoy Brighton Beach

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Aashita Sood and Mayank Agarwal are enjoying their 20-day break ahead of the Test series against England.

A week on: At Amma's samadhi

A week on: At Amma's samadhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar visits the latest pilgrimage site in Chennai: J Jayalalitha's final resting place.

1st T20: Brilliant Bairstow guides England to victory

1st T20: Brilliant Bairstow guides England to victory

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Jonny Bairstow bludgeoned a brilliant unbeaten 86 from 48 balls as the tourists chased down 180 to beat South Africa by five wickets

Sterling or Rashford? Southgate faces tough choice

Sterling or Rashford? Southgate faces tough choice

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

England manager Gareth Southgate may be recovering from a dislocated shoulder suffered while jogging, but he may run into more discomfort when deciding whether to drop Raheem Sterling for Marcus Rashford in Sunday's World Cup game against Panama.

2 dead, 11 rescued after fire breaks out in Mumbai's Cuffe Parade

2 dead, 11 rescued after fire breaks out in Mumbai's Cuffe Parade

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The fire broke out in a flat on the 20th floor.

US Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as 1st black Pentagon chief

US Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as 1st black Pentagon chief

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

A day earlier, the House of Representatives voted 326-78 to pass a waiver exempting Austin from the seven-year 'cooling off period' for retired generals taking over as defence secretary. The senate approved the waiver by 69-27 votes.

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Christmas was celebrated across the country on Saturday, but the festivities were low-key for the second year in a row due to Covid, with churches and other events witnessing lower footfalls, people avoiding large get-togethers and the administration in some areas imposing certain curbs.

Australia-SA first Twenty20 washed out in Port Elizabeth

Australia-SA first Twenty20 washed out in Port Elizabeth

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Torrential rain forced the abandonment of the first Twenty20 match between South Africa and Australia without a ball being bowled at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

Trump may be 1st US prez to lose re-election bid since 1992

Trump may be 1st US prez to lose re-election bid since 1992

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Only four US presidents, in the last 100 years, failed to win re-elections.

Australia pacer Starc undergoes surgery after training mishap

Australia pacer Starc undergoes surgery after training mishap

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc has had an operation on his left leg after a freak training ground accident, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Thursday.

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Will Meghan Markle's wedding dress match up to these?

Will Meghan Markle's father attend the royal wedding?

Will Meghan Markle's father attend the royal wedding?

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Thomas Markle, 73, was quoted by some US media as saying that he would not attend the royal wedding to avoid embarrassing his daughter and the royal family after paparazzi shots of him seemed to indicate he had been paid to pose for photographers.

Rooney to quit internationals after 2018 World Cup

Rooney to quit internationals after 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Wayne Rooney will end his England career after the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the striker said on Tuesday.

Navy's 1st batch of 3 women pilots ready for take-off

Navy's 1st batch of 3 women pilots ready for take-off

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Lieutenant Divya Sharma, Lt Shubhangi Swaroop and Lt Shivangi are now ready to take on all MR missions on Dornier aircraft, a defence spokesman said on Thursday.

England boss Allardyce convinced the time is right for him

England boss Allardyce convinced the time is right for him

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

New England manager Sam Allardyce believes it is just the right time in his career for him to be taking on what some have called the impossible job.

Sports Shorts: Honda replaces Toro Rosso engine parts for Bahrain GP

Sports Shorts: Honda replaces Toro Rosso engine parts for Bahrain GP

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Karnataka govt is considering law to regulate religious conversion: Home minister

Karnataka govt is considering law to regulate religious conversion: Home minister

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Indulging in religious conversion with inducement or under pressure is an "unpardonable offence", the state home minister Araga Jnanendra said adding, it may also lead to disturbance of peace in the society.

Showman Gayle still swaggers in universe of his own

Showman Gayle still swaggers in universe of his own

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Having seen the 'Universe Boss' boss around from Ahmedabad to Port-of-Spain, and from the Oval to St George's, over nearly two decades, fans came in their thousands to Southampton amid some trepidation and much anticipation to watch Christopher Henry Gayle strut his unique stuff against England fo

England to name Southgate as temporary manager?

England to name Southgate as temporary manager?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

England under-21 coach Gareth Southgate looks likely to be put in temporary charge of the national team after the resignation of Roy Hodgson following the side's Euro 2016 exit, British media reported on Wednesday.

HC rejects Bhujbal's plea seeking bail on health grounds

HC rejects Bhujbal's plea seeking bail on health grounds

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The court asked the jail authorities to give proper medical help to Bhujbal in jail and take him to nearest government hospital whenever he requires attention.

Bhujbal seeks release on health grounds

Bhujbal seeks release on health grounds

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Bhujbal approached the HC seeking to be released on bail considering his medical condition after a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court rejected his bail plea.

Smith demands centuries from Australia batsmen

Smith demands centuries from Australia batsmen

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Steve Smith has demanded his team's batsmen lift their output and score centuries against South Africa in the wake of their humbling six-wicket loss in the second Test at Port Elizabeth.

PHOTOS: SA edge ahead of Australia on Day 2

PHOTOS: SA edge ahead of Australia on Day 2

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The home side have a narrow advantage of 20 runs with the brilliant De Villiers on 74 from 81 balls and all-rounder Vernon Philander to resume on 14 in the search for what could be crucial first innings runs in an engrossing contest.

CM Jaya fulfils poll promises within minutes; orders free power, crop loan waiver

CM Jaya fulfils poll promises within minutes; orders free power, crop loan waiver

Rediff.com23 May 2016

She also ordered increase in gold allocation for women beneficiaries and reducing the working hours of state-run liquor outlets.

South Africans have cracked Chahal-Yadav code?

South Africans have cracked Chahal-Yadav code?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

South African batsmen will go into the fifth ODI as a more confident unit, having learnt from their mistakes against the Indian spinners.

Stats: Johnson Charles sizzles against India

Stats: Johnson Charles sizzles against India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Statistical highlights of the ODI Tri-series match between India and the West Indies in Kingston on Sunday.

PHOTO: What being in prison has done to Chhagan Bhujbal

PHOTO: What being in prison has done to Chhagan Bhujbal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Bhujbal has reportedly lost 10 kilograms since his arrest in March. He is seen with a full grown white beard and a very frail look in the picture.

Prison doctor removed for fudging Bhujbal's medical records

Prison doctor removed for fudging Bhujbal's medical records

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Bhujbal was supposed to go to St George Hospital for a dental treatment but Ghule changed his medical papers without the knowledge of Arthur Road Jail CMO and recommended that he get admitted there for some other reason.

ICC T20I rankings: Kohli retains 5th spot, Rahul climbs to 6th

ICC T20I rankings: Kohli retains 5th spot, Rahul climbs to 6th

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

With 762 points, Kohli is behind England's David Malan

UK queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie announces wedding

UK queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie announces wedding

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 27-year-old younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York -- the monarch's younger son -- and Sarah, Duchess of York, will marry her nightclub manager boyfriend later this year at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, the same venue as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding on May 19.