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9 delicious treats we just discovered on Instagram

9 delicious treats we just discovered on Instagram

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

From red velvet croissants to sushi donuts, unicorn lattes to dumpsta fries, these lip-smacking treats on Instagram are making us super hungry.

'Chuni Goswami will forever remain golden boy of Indian football'

'Chuni Goswami will forever remain golden boy of Indian football'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

In a heart-warming tribute to his former teammate, Franco Fortunato recalls that "The team that won the Gold Medal in the 1962 Asian Games was a fantastic bunch. But Chuni was above all. He was a treat to watch. He was pure entertainment, a complete package. He was our captain, our darling".

The 10 BEST SONGS of 2020

The 10 BEST SONGS of 2020

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of the year.

Azlan Shah hockey: India beat Malaysia, go second

Azlan Shah hockey: India beat Malaysia, go second

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

India struck four times after a goalless first quarter to tame hosts Malaysia 4-2 and rise to second in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament, in Ipoh, Malaysia, on Tuesday.

Forlan assist helps Mumbai City edge Pune 1-0 in Maha derby

Forlan assist helps Mumbai City edge Pune 1-0 in Maha derby

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Mumbai City FC's marquee signing Diego Forlan showed glimpses of yore as they tasted a rare away win after putting it across FC Pune City 1-0 in their opening match of the Hero Indian Super League at Balewadi Stadium in Pune on Monday.

PHOTOS: Maestro Messi fires Barcelona to win at Spurs

PHOTOS: Maestro Messi fires Barcelona to win at Spurs

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Lionel Messi lifted Barcelona out of their recent slump with two goals in a vintage display as his side survived a tenacious Tottenham Hotspur fightback to claim a 4-2 victory in Champions League Group B on Wednesday.

Double delight for record-breaker Sehwag

Double delight for record-breaker Sehwag

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Virender Sehwag created history on Thursday by posting the highest score in One-day Internationals and also scoring only the second double century in the 50-overs format.

PHOTOS: Mumbai bowled over as William-Kate play cricket with Sachin

PHOTOS: Mumbai bowled over as William-Kate play cricket with Sachin

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton enjoyed a game of cricket with Sachin Tendulkar.

How Bumrah sent Australia crashing on Day 3

How Bumrah sent Australia crashing on Day 3

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Jasprit Bumrah destroyed Australia with a six-wicket haul to give India a huge 292-run first innings lead.

Superman hangs up his cape

Superman hangs up his cape

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

AB de Villiers could do anything and everything. If he defied gravity on field, with a bat in hand the laws of physics bent to his wishes.

India's Harmanpreet, wrist spin duo honoured at ESPNCricinfo awards

India's Harmanpreet, wrist spin duo honoured at ESPNCricinfo awards

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The Captain of the Year award was given to England's World Cup-winning, Heather Knight, the first for a women skipper

8 AMAZING lessons to learn from Team India

8 AMAZING lessons to learn from Team India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Cricket writer Bharat Sundaresan shares the key takeaways from Team India's historic win that you can apply in every day life.

Dhanraj to play in World Series Hockey

Dhanraj to play in World Series Hockey

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Former India captain Dhanraj Pillay is set to scorch the hockey turf with his lightning speed and magical moves during World Series Hockey (WSH). The mercurial striker has been signed to play in the league that is scheduled to begin on December 17.

'Laxman's 281 is the greatest innings played by an Indian'

'Laxman's 281 is the greatest innings played by an Indian'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Dravid also lavished praise at his stroke-making capabilities during the epic knock.

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez stuns Svitolina to enter semis

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez stuns Svitolina to enter semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Wednesday.

Messi enthralls Kolkata, helps Argentina beat Venezuela

Messi enthralls Kolkata, helps Argentina beat Venezuela

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Lionel Messi kept his date with India and unfolded his magic when he led Argentina in a FIFA international friendly against Venezuela in Kolkata even as the euphoria of one of the most high-profile matches in the country reached the crescendo.

India, NZ eves win World Cup warm-ups

India, NZ eves win World Cup warm-ups

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Opener Anjum Chopra and left-arm spinner Sravanthi Krishnamurthy bowled India to a narrow 23-run victory over South Africa in an ICC Women's World Cup 2009 warm-up match. Former champion New Zealand gave Pakistan a cricket lesson when it defeated the eighth-ranked team by a convincing margin of 126 runs.

ICC considering new ODI rules to help bowlers?

ICC considering new ODI rules to help bowlers?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The International Cricket Council chief executive Dave Richardson admitted that the balance between bat and ball is shifting too much towards batsmen and the rules might have to be changed to give the bowlers more of a chance.

French Open PIX: Nadal to face Djokovic in quarters; Alcaraz through

French Open PIX: Nadal to face Djokovic in quarters; Alcaraz through

Rediff.com30 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 8 of the French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday.

I-League: Mohun Bagan ride on Odafa's hat-trick

I-League: Mohun Bagan ride on Odafa's hat-trick

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Odafa Onyeka Okolie weaved his magic on his I-League debut for Mohun Bagan, scoring a hat-trick, as the Kolkata giants thrashed Pailan Indian Arrows 3-1 at the flood-lit Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday.

Why unstoppable Bayern Munich deserve European crown

Why unstoppable Bayern Munich deserve European crown

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

One goal determined the outcome of the Champions League final on Sunday but there could be no doubt that Bayern Munich deserve to be crowned European champions for the sixth time. With a 1-0 victory over Paris St Germain courtesy of Kingsley Coman's header, Bayern have achieved what no team have managed in Europe's elite club competition -- win every game.

Sangakkara powers Gemini Arabians to win in MCL opener

Sangakkara powers Gemini Arabians to win in MCL opener

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Riding on a superb all-round show, Gemini Arabians registered a massive 78-run win over Libra Legends in the opening match of the Masters Champions League Twenty20 tournament at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Put into bat, Gemini Arabians posted a massive 234 for three in their allotted 20 overs and in response the Libra Legends could manage only 156/8. The hero of the Gemini win was the pair of Kumar Sangakkara (86 runs 43 balls, 6x4, 7x6) and opener Richard Levi (62 runs, 43 balls, 4x4, 3x6). Together, they stitched together an 84-run partnership for the second wicket after skipper Virender Sehwag (21) got the tournament off to a rollicking start with a six off the first ball.

How New Zealand can get the better of India in semis

How New Zealand can get the better of India in semis

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori believes a quick start will be crucial to their hopes against India in the first semi-final at Old Trafford.

Colombo ODI: Sri Lanka thwart Narine to beat West Indies in opener

Colombo ODI: Sri Lanka thwart Narine to beat West Indies in opener

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Sri Lanka paceman Suranga Lakmal took three quick wickets before Tillakaratne Dilshan smashed a 32-ball 59 to lead Sri Lanka to a tense one-wicket win in a rain-curtailed first one-dayer against West Indies.

AB: What Genius!

AB: What Genius!

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Just like his swashbuckling batting, memories of AB de Villiers' stunning one-handed catch against the Sunrisers Hyderabad will be etched forever in the memories of Indian fans.

PHOTOS: Mane sinks Norwich as Liverpool go 25 points clear

PHOTOS: Mane sinks Norwich as Liverpool go 25 points clear

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Liverpool's Sadio Mane marked his return from injury with a late goal to break Norwich City's resistance and secure a 1-0 win on Saturday to extend his side's Premier League lead to 25 points.

Meet Nagaland's self-taught leggie seeking IPL riches

Meet Nagaland's self-taught leggie seeking IPL riches

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

16-year-old Nagaland leg-spinner Khrievitso Kense says he became a cricketer all by himself and honed his skills by watching Warne on TV.

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Sanjay B Jumaani, India's leading astro-numerologist, makes his predictions.

These photos from space will surely make you gasp!

These photos from space will surely make you gasp!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you want a reminder of just how gorgeous our universe is, then take some time to browse the winners of the 2020 Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. French photographer Nicolas Lefaudeux took the top prize with a tilt-shift perspective on the Andromeda Galaxy. The winning images are part of an exhibition opening on October 23 at the National Maritime Museum in London and have been collected into a book. Cue some truly innovative an unexpected captures of galaxies, nebulae, planets, the Moon and even SpaceX satellites.

EPL: Klavan strike gives Liverpool joy; Leicester win

EPL: Klavan strike gives Liverpool joy; Leicester win

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

Riyad Mahrez scored one and set up another as Leicester City strolled to a 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town in the Premier League on Monday.

Five-star Barca conjure up rout of Real in 'Clasico'

Five-star Barca conjure up rout of Real in 'Clasico'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Barcelona conjured up a magical performance that rolled back the years to Johan Cruyff's 'Dream Team'of the 1990s to crush arch-rivals Real Madrid 5-0 and move two points clear at the top of La Liga on Monday.

Disappointed Belgium must try to finish third

Disappointed Belgium must try to finish third

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Belgium paid the price for failing to take their chances against France

England coach Bayliss backs out-of-form Cook

England coach Bayliss backs out-of-form Cook

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

One of England's major concerns is the form of their openers. Cook has gone seven Test innings without a half-century, while Keaton Jennings -- his 12th opening partner -- is yet to cross that mark in his last 14 Test innings. The coach though backed both of them to do the job in the remaining two Tests against India.

Rezai stuns Venus to win Madrid Open

Rezai stuns Venus to win Madrid Open

Rediff.com16 May 2010

Aravane Rezai blasted her way to the biggest singles title of her career when she stunned fourth seed Venus Williams 6-2, 7-5 in the Madrid Open final on Sunday.

Soccer Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Granada top of La Liga

Soccer Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Granada top of La Liga

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

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

India cracks Mendis code

India cracks Mendis code

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

'Mystery' spinner Ajantha Mendis went into the second Test against India with a reputation to protect, but was stripped off his cloak of enigma after 19 futile overs.

Hussey and Haddin put Australia in charge

Hussey and Haddin put Australia in charge

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

The 35-year-old had put together a record partnership of 307 runs for the sixth wicket with Brad Haddin before the wicketkeeper was caught by Paul Collingwood off the bowling of Graeme Swann for 136.

More balanced Brazil look to fire up World Cup campaign

More balanced Brazil look to fire up World Cup campaign

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

At the last two World Cups, Brazil have veered away from the great, attacking traditions that used to make them the team that everyone wanted to watch.

A cricket feature to make you smile

A cricket feature to make you smile

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

Anil Kumble gives AI spin to cricket

Anil Kumble gives AI spin to cricket

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The Power Bat is a visiting-card sized sticker on the shoulder of the bat that captures the speed of impact, quality of the shot and other parameters when the batsman hits the ball.