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The BEST role you like Dhoni in. Vote!

The BEST role you like Dhoni in. Vote!

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2015

When not playing cricket, Dhoni wears many hats apart from being a batsman, wicketkeeper and sometimes a bowler.

Dipika Pallikal's BEST bridal look: sari or gown? Vote!

Dipika Pallikal's BEST bridal look: sari or gown? Vote!

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2015

India's top-ranked squash player Dipika Pallikal married her fianc and long time beau, cricketer Dinesh Karthik last week. We present both of the looks for you. Take a look and VOTE which was best!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2015

Rediff.com recaptures these and other exciting sporting moments from the week gone by....

The happy hunting grounds for Roger Federer

The happy hunting grounds for Roger Federer

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2015

Roger Federer has now won all the seven finals he has contested in Cincinnati. Rediff.com takes a look at a few other events that have ensured prolific returns for the Swiss master.

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Alia, Katrina sizzle at Pro Kabaddi final

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Alia, Katrina sizzle at Pro Kabaddi final

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2015

The Pro Kabaddi season 2 final proved to be a star studded affair, with Bollywood stars like Alia Bhatt, Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif cheering for U Mumba.

'#ThankYouSanga' tributes pour in for Sri Lankan great Sangakkara

'#ThankYouSanga' tributes pour in for Sri Lankan great Sangakkara

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2015

As the stylish left-hander, Kumar Sangakkara, draws curtains to his illustrious career, here are tributes pouring from him from across the world.

Squash sensation Dipika Pallikal marries cricketer Dinesh Karthik

Squash sensation Dipika Pallikal marries cricketer Dinesh Karthik

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2015

India's top-ranked squash player Dipika Pallikal married her fianc and lond-time beau, cricketer Dinesh Karthik in a traditional Christian ceremony on Wednesday.

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2015

Rediff.com brings you this and a lot more gripping sporting action from the week gone by...

PHOTOS: Eugenie Bouchard 'almost' suspended in the air

PHOTOS: Eugenie Bouchard 'almost' suspended in the air

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2015

Eugenie Bouchard tried to forget her poor results on the court.

PHOTOS: Sportsmen celebrate India's Independence Day

PHOTOS: Sportsmen celebrate India's Independence Day

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2015

Rediff.com brings how the sportsmen celebrated India's 69th Independence Day.

Smith gets Australia Test captaincy, Warner named his deputy

Smith gets Australia Test captaincy, Warner named his deputy

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2015

'When Michael made his decision to retire last week it was a very straight forward decision for us to nominate Steve as his successor' 'He is highly regarded by the selectors and we congratulate him on being appointed to the role on an ongoing basis. He should be incredibly proud'

5 reasons why Serena plays second fiddle to Sharapova on highest-paid athletes list

5 reasons why Serena plays second fiddle to Sharapova on highest-paid athletes list

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2015

Williams is arguably the greatest female athlete, but sponsors have often avoided the 21-time Grand Slam singles champion.

5 lesser known facts about Sania Mirza

5 lesser known facts about Sania Mirza

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2015

Tennis ace Sania Mirza wins the Khel Ratna award. Last week, the Sports Ministry confirmed that Wimbledon doubles champion Sania Mirza had been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world of sport last week, in 10 images.

PHOTOS: Scooterists reign in the dirt and rain!

PHOTOS: Scooterists reign in the dirt and rain!

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2015

Come the rains and two-wheeler racing fanatics line-up for the popular off-beat challenge. The latest edition was on Sunday, August 8. There were entries from Mumbai, Nashik, Pune, Thane, Bangalore, Bhopal, and Jodhpur. Like previous years, this time too Sportscraft chose the backwoods of Navi Mumbai to give riders a chance to test their driving and racing skills in a safe environment.

WAGS and family watch as England grab the Ashes from Aus grasp

WAGS and family watch as England grab the Ashes from Aus grasp

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2015

The England cricket team beat Australia by an innings and 78 runs to regain hold of the Ashes and, like always, their families were over the moon.

English folk take to Twitter to celebrate Ashes triumph

English folk take to Twitter to celebrate Ashes triumph

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2015

England discard Kevin Pietersen led the congratulatory messages for the triumphant England squad, posting his wishes on Twitter.

In PIX: The many faces of synchronised swimming

In PIX: The many faces of synchronised swimming

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2015

Synchronised swimming can be described as 'water ballet', as it consists of dance-like elaborate movements that swimmers make to music.

Australia's first innings in one tweet!

Australia's first innings in one tweet!

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2015

Take a look at social media reactions to the Australian batting collapse.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2015

Steve Finn helped England dominate Australia in another Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Friday to take a 2-1 series lead. A day later, there were celebrations across China as Beijing won the rights to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. And, on Sunday, Premier League club Arsenal finally won bragging rights after beating Chelsea 1-0 to clinch the Community Shield to kick-start their season on a positive note. Rediff.com has all this and a lot more action from the week gone by, snapped right here!