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Why Jamieson is loving his maiden Indian experience...

Why Jamieson is loving his maiden Indian experience...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore's New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson says the way skipper Virat Kohli approaches the IPL games certainly complements the way he likes to go about things.

Mother's height linked to child's health

Mother's height linked to child's health

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Children with mothers shorter than 4 foot 9 inches were 70 percent more likely to die than those whose mothers were at least 5 foot 3 inches tall. Maternal height was viewed as an indicator reflecting a mother's own childhood health environment, and thus the study suggests Indian women are effectively passing along their early health status to the next generation.

Golfer's record-breaking swing: 146 yards with 14ft club!

Golfer's record-breaking swing: 146 yards with 14ft club!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

A golfer in Texas blasted a ball 146 yards with the extra long club, smashing the Guinness world record.

MCG Test: Australia wary of India's 'dangerous players'

MCG Test: Australia wary of India's 'dangerous players'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Australian captain Tim Paine said a 'proud' cricketing nation like India is not going to roll over in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne like they did in the series opener in Adelaide and singled out KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant as potential threats.

Indian Football: Bengaluru eke out narrow win over ATK

Indian Football: Bengaluru eke out narrow win over ATK

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Defending champions Bengaluru FC registered a narrow 1-0 win over ATK in the first leg of their Hero Indian Super League semi-final clash at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

PICS: Forsberg fires Sweden to victory over Slovakia

PICS: Forsberg fires Sweden to victory over Slovakia

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

In a game which was short of clear-cut chances, Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka conceded a penalty in the second half when he tripped up Robin Quaison and RB Leipzig winger Emil Forsberg made no mistake in beating him from the spot.

PIX: Chelsea battle back to hold Liverpool; Brighton overcome Everton

PIX: Chelsea battle back to hold Liverpool; Brighton overcome Everton

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Rockets' Yao Ming to quit game: reports

Rockets' Yao Ming to quit game: reports

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, one of the biggest names in contemporary basketball, has announced his retirement from the National Basketball Association, according to several media reports on Friday.

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to find out.

Audi Q5 is a 'luxury crossover'

Audi Q5 is a 'luxury crossover'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

While the Q5 is a light driving car that feels like you can easily fling it over and around brooks and brushes and hills and plains, it's also versatile in that its rear seat is as comfy and spacious as you'd expect, says Pavan Lall.

ISL: 10-man SC East Bengal hold Jamshedpur

ISL: 10-man SC East Bengal hold Jamshedpur

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

After three losses on the trot, laggards SCEB finally opened their account

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Images from the Nations League football matches played on Thursday.

Army claims to have spotted footprints of 'Yeti'

Army claims to have spotted footprints of 'Yeti'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Taking to Twitter, the army said its mountaineering expedition team spotted the 'mysterious' footprints on April 9 close to Makalu Base Camp.

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've been eyeing.

Mickelson grabs golf history, equaling record-low 63

Mickelson grabs golf history, equaling record-low 63

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Phil Mickelson grabbed a piece of golf history at the British Open on Thursday, capturing a share of the record for the lowest score in a major championship -- and coming within fractions of an inch of taking the record outright. Aided by birdies on 10, 14, 16 and 17 on Royal Troon's dangerous back nine, Mickelson posted a final score of 63, equaling the record low for majors. He had a curling 15-foot putt for birdie on 18 that would have given him a 62, but the ball circled the hole and then came to rest just outside it.

When the world's tallest man met the shortest man

When the world's tallest man met the shortest man

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The long and short of this meeting was to mark Guinness World Records Day. The world's tallest and shortest men shook hands for the first time on Thursday.

Who is financially the most valuable athlete?

Who is financially the most valuable athlete?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the fifth most financially valuable athlete on earth, according to Forbes Magazine.

7 exercises to teach your mom on Women's Day

7 exercises to teach your mom on Women's Day

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

You will need less than 30 minutes to perform these workouts.

PICS: Kazakhstan's Jeruto roars to steeplechase gold

PICS: Kazakhstan's Jeruto roars to steeplechase gold

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday, Day 6.

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

All about NZ's spin sensation Ajaz Patel

All about NZ's spin sensation Ajaz Patel

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

By picking all 10 wickets, Ajaz Patel joined Jim Laker and Anil Kumble.

Holding no informal talks with farmers: Tomar

Holding no informal talks with farmers: Tomar

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar Wednesday said the Centre is not holding any informal talk with protesting farmers and described putting up of more barricades and suspending internet in and around agitation sites as law and order issues related to local administrations.

Dark inks lend recession a bright hue

Dark inks lend recession a bright hue

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

He won't do unicorns, but for snakes and skulls, tattoo artist Paul Booth charges $400 an hour.

Maria Sharapova tops Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes

Maria Sharapova tops Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Tennis sensation, Maria Sharapova stands tall. Not just in stature but also in the Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes.

Meet the shortest teenager in India

Meet the shortest teenager in India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Jyoti Amge, 16, is just 23 inches tall (1 foot, 11 inches) and she weighs only 5 kilograms. She has been named in the Limca Book of Records as the shortest girl in the country.

Pleased as Punch with Tatas' latest SUV

Pleased as Punch with Tatas' latest SUV

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

I was not expecting to be impressed by the Tata Punch. But my drive proved me wrong, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Jamshedpur register consecutive wins in ISL

Jamshedpur register consecutive wins in ISL

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Jamshedpur dominated proceedings and kept Kamaljit on his toes.

PIX: Haaland gives Man City late winner; Chelsea held

PIX: Haaland gives Man City late winner; Chelsea held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

EPL PIX: Liverpool close in on City with Everton win; Chelsea edge West Ham

EPL PIX: Liverpool close in on City with Everton win; Chelsea edge West Ham

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

IMAGES from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Skydiving magic, bungee dunk! It's Guinness World Records Day

Skydiving magic, bungee dunk! It's Guinness World Records Day

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

From the highest dunk of a biscuit into a cup of tea by a bungee jumper to the most magic tricks performed during a skydive, the adventurous and imaginative marked Guinness World Records Day on Thursday with all sorts of feats. Over the next 24 hours, more than 600,000 people worldwide will try to enter the history books in the most original, daring, and wacky way possible. Here's a look at some of the year's best.

PIX: Rahul's unbeaten ton gives India good start in SA

PIX: Rahul's unbeaten ton gives India good start in SA

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test played between South Africa and India at Centurion on Sunday.

First Drive: The New Gen Thar

First Drive: The New Gen Thar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

A blend of traditional as well as contemporary features, the All-New Thar exceeds expectations by far, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

La Liga: Relentless Real beat Barca to take lead

La Liga: Relentless Real beat Barca to take lead

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Zinedine Zidane's side joined Atletico Madrid on 66 points and moved top of the table

Makar Sankranti recipes: Churma, Puran Poli

Makar Sankranti recipes: Churma, Puran Poli

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Chef Lokesh Jarodia, Executive Chef, The Deltin, Daman shares his special recipes.

Sensex greets Samvat 2076 with 192 pt surge in Muhurat trading

Sensex greets Samvat 2076 with 192 pt surge in Muhurat trading

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

The BSE benchmark Sensex rose 192 points to end at 39,250 on Sunday as investors built up fresh positions in the special Muhurat trading session to mark the beginning of Hindu Samvat year 2076.

Isner survives opening Delray test, Nishikori quits

Isner survives opening Delray test, Nishikori quits

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Top seed John Isner narrowly avoided a second straight first round exit as the big serving American edged past Canadian Jessie Levine 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 at the Delray Beach International on Tuesday.

PICS: Wasteful Spain held by Poland, face crunch final group game

PICS: Wasteful Spain held by Poland, face crunch final group game

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Saturday's draw left Spain third in Group E with two points and needing a win against Slovakia on Wednesday to guarantee their place in the next round of Euro 2020.

Nadal gets his revenge against Del Potro... 8 years later!

Nadal gets his revenge against Del Potro... 8 years later!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'I wake up today and say to myself, 'Today is the day that I'll play'. I need to play with the right energy, and I need to increase the level of my game'

On the dusty road again: Rahul marches 8 km in Rajasthan

On the dusty road again: Rahul marches 8 km in Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The Congress VP attacked the PM and said that the party would not let the BJP proceed on the land bill.