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What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Indian authorities have to reconfirm that Prabhakaran is dead. It may require seeking assistance from Interpol and also involve the re-opening of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, and more so, the investigations, formally or otherwise, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Can India win an Olympic medal in tennis?

Can India win an Olympic medal in tennis?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

India have a good chance of winning medals in both, men's doubles and mixed doubles events at next year's Rio Olympics, feels former player Mahesh Bhupathi.

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The World Cup belonged to Yashpal as much as it belonged to Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny, whose performances are often highlighted.

Farmer's son Chaudhary, 'jobless' Rajput bring shooting glory for India

Farmer's son Chaudhary, 'jobless' Rajput bring shooting glory for India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

With a rape case going on against him, he happens to be jobless, having being sacked as assistant coach from the Sports Authority of India last year.

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

The girl who made IIMs go public

The girl who made IIMs go public

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The 21-year-old visually-impaired girl from Bangalore fought for transparency in the prestigious Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore.

What Capt Amarinder Singh told Sonia Gandhi before quitting as CM

What Capt Amarinder Singh told Sonia Gandhi before quitting as CM

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

"Notwithstanding my personal anguish, I hope this will not cause any damage to the hard-earned peace and development in the state," Singh wrote in his letter to Gandhi

Sheffield Shield: Indian origin teenager in NSW squad

Sheffield Shield: Indian origin teenager in NSW squad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Young off-spinner Arjun Nair, the Canberra-born son of Indian immigrants, has been included in the New South Wales (NSW) squad for their upcoming Sheffield Shield match against South Australia.

Dipa Karmakar hails Paralympic Games medal winners

Dipa Karmakar hails Paralympic Games medal winners

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who missed out on an Olympic medal by a whisker in Rio de Janeiro recently, on Sunday showered praise on Thangavelu Mariyappan and Varun Singh Bhati for winning gold and bronze in the Paralympics. "You have achieved something what I could not. I would have loved to meet both of you in person," Dipa said in her congratulatory message.

Sinclair, Adams awarded contracts

Sinclair, Adams awarded contracts

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

New Zealand included Mathew Sinclair and Andre Adams among contracted players for the 2006-07 season

LVB resolution: RBI delays final merger scheme to next week

LVB resolution: RBI delays final merger scheme to next week

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The Reserve Bank did not issue the final merger scheme for Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) with DBS India on Friday as stated earlier and is likely to do so only next week, according to a central bank official. While placing LVB under a moratorium and then issuing a draft amalgamation scheme on November 17, the RBI had said it would issue the final merger scheme on November 20 (Friday) so as to help complete the resolution for the 94-year-old lender by December 16. However, as of 2200 hrs on Friday, the central bank did not issue the final merger scheme. When contacted, a senior RBI official told PTI that the same would now be issued early next week.

Mominul's maiden ton takes Bangladesh close to Kiwi total

Mominul's maiden ton takes Bangladesh close to Kiwi total

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Mominul Haque's fine knock of 181 took Bangladesh close to New Zealand's first-innings total of 469 on the third day of the first Test in Chittagong on Friday.

Learnt a lesson, never ever underestimate India: Langer

Learnt a lesson, never ever underestimate India: Langer

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Langer said the fightback after the Adelaide debacle was nothing short of remarkable especially after injury-forced ouster of big players like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.

Class 11 girl commits suicide over Maratha quota

Class 11 girl commits suicide over Maratha quota

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The girl mentioned in the note that she had secured 89 per cent marks in her Class 10 exams held earlier this year, but could not get admission under a category where her family could have paid less fees, Sanas said.

Pogba joins United for world record fee

Pogba joins United for world record fee

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

France midfielder Paul Pogba has rejoined Manchester United from Italian champions Juventus on a five-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year, the Premier League club said in a statement on Monday.

World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai eyes Olympic berth

World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai eyes Olympic berth

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Mirabai made a strong comeback from a lower back injury that had kept her out of action for nearly nine months post the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

'Pant can be better than Dhoni'

'Pant can be better than Dhoni'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel picked Rishabh Pant as the key player for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021, while adding that the young left-hander is capable of winning matches on his own and can be better than former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Deadline Day: Inter sign Lukaku from Manchester United

Deadline Day: Inter sign Lukaku from Manchester United

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Inter will be his sixth club in a career which began when he made his debut for Anderlecht as a 16-year-old and has taken him to Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion and Everton.

Thorpe, Strauss lead England fightback

Thorpe, Strauss lead England fightback

Rediff.com15 Aug 2004

In reply to the tourists' 395 for nine declared England were 233 for 5 at stumps on day three of the third Test against the West Indies.

Mourinho congratulates Wenger for completing 18 years at Arsenal

Mourinho congratulates Wenger for completing 18 years at Arsenal

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho congratulated Arsene Wenger on his 18 years as Arsenal manager on Friday and said he had no need to apologise for calling him a 'specialist in failure' last season.

League Cup: Manchester City stroll to win over Southampton

League Cup: Manchester City stroll to win over Southampton

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The visitors' display was enough to earn them applause from their fans at the end.

India's Maini makes strong debut in European LeMans

India's Maini makes strong debut in European LeMans

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Indian racer Arjun Maini made a strong start to his highly-anticipated debut in the European LeMans Series, recording the second fastest laptime in the qualifying session of the race.

Here's what helped Vijay Shankar thrive against Pakistan

Here's what helped Vijay Shankar thrive against Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Vijay Shankar said confidence in his ability to adapt helped him get over his surprise at being asked to bowl earlier than he expected

Cricket Buzz: Guptill now focussing on World T20

Cricket Buzz: Guptill now focussing on World T20

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

"The ebbs and flows of the game made it such a good one for the spectators. It was just unfortunate we came out on the other side of it."

Jung 21st at Brazil World Cup

Jung 21st at Brazil World Cup

Rediff.com3 May 2006

The Commonwealth Games champion failed to make it to the 50m Free Pistol final.

Higgins thrashes Walker to enter 2nd round of Indian Open Snooker

Higgins thrashes Walker to enter 2nd round of Indian Open Snooker

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Four-time world champion John Higgins of Scotland reigned supreme on the green baize as he thrashed England's Joel Walker 4-0 to enter the second round of the Indian Open World Ranking Snooker tournament in New Delhi.

Wicketless Coulter-Nile not sure of spot against India

Wicketless Coulter-Nile not sure of spot against India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

'I'm in the team to take wickets and I've had two wicketless games, so we'll see how we go.'

Hamilton quickest on return to Spain

Hamilton quickest on return to Spain

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

McLaren's test driver Pedro de la Rosa was second in 1:19.287 with BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica third on the timesheets at the Formula One testing in Jerez.

Schumacher wins in Germany

Schumacher wins in Germany

Rediff.com30 Jul 2006

Best friend & partner don't get along: Responses!

Best friend & partner don't get along: Responses!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Last week, we invited Get Ahead readers to discuss whether their best friends and their partners get along well. Here are the responses!

IPL: Brilliant De Villiers shines for RCB on return from injury

IPL: Brilliant De Villiers shines for RCB on return from injury

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

The 33-year-old, who has taken a break from Tests to manage his workload, missed the final of South Africa's domestic 50-overs tournament with a back injury, which also kept him out of Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL opener against Delhi.

Shaw stars as India A edge New Zealand XI in 2nd warm-up tie

Shaw stars as India A edge New Zealand XI in 2nd warm-up tie

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Shaw knocks at selectors' doors ahead of NZ Tests with a splendid 150 off 100 balls.

Football Briefs: Sterling expects Manchester City to 'punish' opponents

Football Briefs: Sterling expects Manchester City to 'punish' opponents

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Rusty Serena knocked out by Venus; Federer cruises

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Rusty Serena knocked out by Venus; Federer cruises

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the PNB Paribas Open played at Indian Wells in California on Monday

No AAP-Congress tie-up in Delhi, Dikshit, Maken to contest polls

No AAP-Congress tie-up in Delhi, Dikshit, Maken to contest polls

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Dikshit will take on BJP's sitting MP Manoj Tiwari and Aam Aadmi Party's Dilip Pandey.

Mayank Agarwal crestfallen after Kings XI lose thriller

Mayank Agarwal crestfallen after Kings XI lose thriller

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

KXIP were looking down the barrel at 55 for 5 but Agarwal's blistering 89-run knock took them to 157.

Liverpool's Sturridge sidelined for up to eight weeks

Liverpool's Sturridge sidelined for up to eight weeks

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge will be sidelined for up to eight weeks with an ankle injury, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Sunday as he ruled the player out of a crucial period of the season.

Surendra finishes 26th in 10,000m

Surendra finishes 26th in 10,000m

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

Surendra Singh's hopes of a top 10 finish went up in smoke as the Indian long distance runner finished the energy sapping 10,000m race at the 26th place in the Beijing Olympics on Sunday night.

Asian Games: Sejwal sizzles to win 50m breaststroke bronze

Asian Games: Sejwal sizzles to win 50m breaststroke bronze

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Sandeep Sejwal gave India's floundering swimming campaign a massive fillip by fetching a rare bronze medal in the 50m breaststroke of the Asian Games on Friday. The 25-year-old topped his heat, clocking 28.25 seconds, before holding on to third place in the final with a timing of 28.26s.

'Best midfielder' Pogba ready for United debut against Southampton

'Best midfielder' Pogba ready for United debut against Southampton

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Jose Mourinho has confirmed that record signing Paul Pogba is ready to make his second Manchester United debut when Southampton visit Old Trafford in the Premier League on Friday.