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Bhambri-Goransson ousted from Australian Open

Bhambri-Goransson ousted from Australian Open

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Bhambri's exit from men's doubles brings down curtains on India's challenge at Australian Open.

When India Flopped At T20 World Cups!

When India Flopped At T20 World Cups!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Entering most ICC events, especially T20 World Cups, as pre-tournament favourites, India could not break free from that prison of expectations on a number of occasions despite being armed with star power and depth.

Frankenstein: Aesthetically Pleasing, Visually Lush, Morally Unequivocal

Frankenstein: Aesthetically Pleasing, Visually Lush, Morally Unequivocal

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Guillermo del Toro restores and amplifies the morality tale Shelley had meant her book to be. His message is kindness and forgiveness are the greatest virtues and arrogant ego meets its own just end, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Amitabh Bachchan: Christopher Lee was great company

Amitabh Bachchan: Christopher Lee was great company

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The veteran actor passed away at 93.

Legendary actor Christopher Lee no more

Legendary actor Christopher Lee no more

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

He was 93.

Does Arthritis Affect Young People Like Saina Nehwal?

Does Arthritis Affect Young People Like Saina Nehwal?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Arthritis affects people of all ages, including those in their 20s and 30s, says Dr Prashant Kamble, consultant-orthopedics at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai.

Pakistan issues visas to Indian Davis Cup team

Pakistan issues visas to Indian Davis Cup team

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The Indian Davis Cup squad will travel to Pakistan for the first time since 1964. India defeated Pakistan 4-0 in their most recent neutral site match in 2019.

India at US Open: Yuki, Saketh knocked out; Bopanna marches on

India at US Open: Yuki, Saketh knocked out; Bopanna marches on

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

In his mixed doubles, Rohan Bopanna and Indonesian Aldila Sutjiad beat German pair Andreas Mies and Vera Zvonareva 7-5, 6-2 in US Open first round match on Thursday.

Davis Cup: India start prep for Pakistan tie

Davis Cup: India start prep for Pakistan tie

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Ramkumar, Poonacha and Saketh Myneni had a light session that lasted two and a half hours.

1st ODI PIX: Smriti wins it for India, Jhulan rolls back time

1st ODI PIX: Smriti wins it for India, Jhulan rolls back time

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Mandhana (91 off 99 balls) literally drove and pulled her way before missing out on a deserving sixth WODI hundred by nine runs.

Maxwell likely to be on flight for ODIs in India

Maxwell likely to be on flight for ODIs in India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The 45-year-old coach said that while Maxwell was eager to get back into action as quickly as possible, his rehabilitation will take time because of the severity of the injury and the metal rod inserted in his foot.

Big blow for France! Benzema out of World Cup with injury

Big blow for France! Benzema out of World Cup with injury

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar after suffering an injury in training.

US Open Qualifiers: Yuki ousted in second round

US Open Qualifiers: Yuki ousted in second round

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India's singles challenge at the US Open qualifiers came to an end as Yuki Bhambri was handed a straight-set defeat by Belgium's Zizou Bergs in the second round in New York.

FIFA WC: Argentina are knocked down but not out

FIFA WC: Argentina are knocked down but not out

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Lautaro said Argentina dominated the match against the Saudis and did not deserve to lose, having three goals ruled out for close offside calls by VAR.

Bhajji disgruntled over Kuldeep's non-selection

Bhajji disgruntled over Kuldeep's non-selection

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

"Now he played after nearly two years again and has been dropped again. Would love to know the rationale," said Harbhajan, one of the four Indian bowlers to have taken 400-plus wickets.

PHOTOS: BBQ'ing, the Aussie way

PHOTOS: BBQ'ing, the Aussie way

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Australia say they're ready and waiting to take a new-look England head on in the Ashes.

Ronaldo to leave Manchester United after criticism of club

Ronaldo to leave Manchester United after criticism of club

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will leave with immediate effect, the English Premier League team said on Tuesday, marking a bitter end to the Portugal captain's second spell at Old Trafford after he said he felt betrayed by the club.

France needs to reshuffle in Benzema's absence vs Aus

France needs to reshuffle in Benzema's absence vs Aus

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

France are looking to beat the Socceroos just like they did to kick off their 2018 journey in Russia.

Smriti keen to give Jhulan a fitting farewell

Smriti keen to give Jhulan a fitting farewell

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'All our efforts in this series will be for Jhulu di'

No question of change in India's captaincy: BCCI

No question of change in India's captaincy: BCCI

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla dismissed reports that Virat Kohli will step down as India's ODI and T20I captain after the T20 World Cup in October-November.

This one-sided moral lesson is just hypocrisy: FIFA chief Infantino

This one-sided moral lesson is just hypocrisy: FIFA chief Infantino

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused critics of World Cup host Qatar's treatment of migrant workers of hypocrisy.

Moeen a huge loss to England Test side, says skipper Root

Moeen a huge loss to England Test side, says skipper Root

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

England captain Joe Root hailed Moeen Ali as a role model and said he would be a huge loss to the Test side after the all-rounder announced his decision to quit the longest format of the game on Monday.

Spain's hockey coach shouts instructions from hotel

Spain's hockey coach shouts instructions from hotel

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Lock had said on Tuesday that Spanish medical officials thought the positive saliva test may have been a result of him testing positive for the virus in June, about a week after he had his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Did Harmanpreet play a role in coach Powar's axing?

Did Harmanpreet play a role in coach Powar's axing?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

India women's coach Ramesh Powar was sacked as the head coach with less than two months to go for the T20 World Cup.

India top player Yuki quits singles, eyes doubles Major success

India top player Yuki quits singles, eyes doubles Major success

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Walking out of the outside courts at the Balewadi stadium, his gait was assuring as he uttered, "no more singles for me".

'Kohli is an amazing character, we need people like him'

'Kohli is an amazing character, we need people like him'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Former England captain Michael Vaughan hailed Virat Kohli as an incredible leader, saying the India skipper gave a tactical masterclass to how to win a Test match.

ECB cancels contracts of players signed up for 'The Hundred'

ECB cancels contracts of players signed up for 'The Hundred'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has cancelled contracts of the players who were due to participate in the inaugural edition of 'The Hundred' which was pushed to next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by eight teams in separate men's and women's tournaments, was scheduled to be held between July 17 and August 15 but had to be postponed because of the pandemic.

Rani rested for Asian Champions Trophy

Rani rested for Asian Champions Trophy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Skipper Rani Rampal has been rested for next month's Women's Asian Champions Trophy and in her absence vice-captain Savita will lead an 18-strong Indian hockey team.

Check out Virat Kohli's journey as India Test captain

Check out Virat Kohli's journey as India Test captain

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

With Virat Kohli stepping down as India's Test captain, the reign of the country's "most successful captain" in the longest format came to an end.

India women to play maiden pink-ball Test in Australia

India women to play maiden pink-ball Test in Australia

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Mithali Raj-led India will take on Meg Lanning's Australia at the WACA ground in Perth from September 30 in what will be only the second day-night Test in women's cricket.

PCB reprimands Saqlain for praising Dhoni

PCB reprimands Saqlain for praising Dhoni

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

According to details, the PCB has reminded Saqlain, who is the head of international players development at the High Performance Centre, that he is a board employee and can't post videos on YouTube.

'Many Indian cricketers want to play in The Hundred and other leagues'

'Many Indian cricketers want to play in The Hundred and other leagues'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The Hundred is a franchise-based 100-ball cricket event that was supposed to start last year in England

Ahana Deol gives birth to baby boy

Ahana Deol gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

In their ninth attempt, Denmark finally win the Thomas Cup

In their ninth attempt, Denmark finally win the Thomas Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Denmark beat Indonesia 3-2 in the final Sunday, making the Scandinavian country the first European team to win the competition.

BCCI eyeing a tournament on lines of The Hundred?

BCCI eyeing a tournament on lines of The Hundred?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

However, even if the BCCI eventually decides to organise a tournament modelled on the Hundred, it will not be able to do so before 2023.

Saina Nehwal becomes World No 1 again

Saina Nehwal becomes World No 1 again

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Indian star shuttler Saina Nehwal regained the No 1 spot in the latest Badminton World Federation rankings.

Saina thrashes China's Wang to enter All England semis

Saina thrashes China's Wang to enter All England semis

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

India's Saina Nehwal thrashed Olympic silver medallist Yihan Wang of China to storm into the semi-finals of the All England badminton championships in Birmingham.

Usain Bolt arrives in Rio for shot at immortality

Usain Bolt arrives in Rio for shot at immortality

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Jamaica's Usain Bolt has landed in Rio de Janeiro more than a week before the Olympics opening ceremony to fine tune his preparations for his attempt at an unprecedented triple-triple of gold medals in the men's sprints.

World Badminton Rankings: Saina retains No 2 spot; Prannoy rises to No 12

World Badminton Rankings: Saina retains No 2 spot; Prannoy rises to No 12

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Indian shuttler HS Prannoy grabbed his career-best world number 12 spot.

Asia Badminton C'ships: Saina fails to break semis jinx

Asia Badminton C'ships: Saina fails to break semis jinx

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Saina Nehwal once again faltered at the semi-final stage as she suffered a straight game defeat at the hands of China's Wang Yihan in the women's singles at the Asia Badminton Championships, in Wuhan, China, on Saturday.