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'Andy will always be a titan'

'Andy will always be a titan'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'Remarkable discipline for training, competition, sacrifice, perfection, a little crazy but a legend of a bloke. Bravo Andy'.

Superheroes are like us and more

Superheroes are like us and more

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'When we walk around wearing Batman t-shirts, buy posters of Green Lantern and collect little vinyl figurines of Hulk, such actions remind us that these heroes deal with the realities running rampant in our own lives,' says Kumar Abhishek.

Manchester United: What A Mess!

Manchester United: What A Mess!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'Pure, unadulterated football joy has been in short supply for United fans for a long time now,' complains Dhruv Munjal.

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'Steve was the foremost strategic analyst on South Asia,' remembers Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

10 BEST Sports Images of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Images of the Week!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Get set to be amazed as Rediff.com has all that and more sporting action from the past week encapsulated in this super photo feature.

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's various terrace moments.

Serena, Agassi, Rafter headline IPTL's Singapore franchise

Serena, Agassi, Rafter headline IPTL's Singapore franchise

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Heavyweights Serena Williams, Andre Agassi, and Patrick Rafter will represent Singapore Slammers for the home leg in the inaugural International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) to be held from December 2-4.

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'The COVID-19 virus has the power to quietly enter your body, without causing pain via symptoms, because it craftily manipulates your pain response.'

Ola's Mission Electric: 1 mn EVs on Indian roads by 2021

Ola's Mission Electric: 1 mn EVs on Indian roads by 2021

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Electric mobility in India is touted to be the way to the future, but implementation of large-scale projects to bring infrastructure for charging is still lacking.

Watch: Napoli, Sevilla in Champions League while Balotelli makes drama

Watch: Napoli, Sevilla in Champions League while Balotelli makes drama

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Jose Callejon took advantage of Napoli's numerical advantage in the 48th minute of the playoff round second leg tie, handing them an away goal which, added to their 2-0 win from the first leg, effectively ended Nice's challenge as it left the French side needing to score four goals.

'De Villiers, McCullum have matured by playing in the IPL'

'De Villiers, McCullum have matured by playing in the IPL'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis conceded that the Indian Premier League has helped South Africa's master blaster AB de Villiers and New Zealand's Brendon McCullum, saying they have matured by playing in the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.

'Legal industry has lost its hero'

'Legal industry has lost its hero'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'It was amazing to see the grasp he had over the law and the sharp mind that he possessed.'

Here's why Nick Kyrgios withdrew from Wimbledon early

Here's why Nick Kyrgios withdrew from Wimbledon early

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Nick Kyrgios, who retired injured from Wimbledon on Monday, knew he was struggling with a hip injury even as he came out on court but he wanted to give his favourite tournament a shot.

'Ram Uncle's zest for life was incomparable'

'Ram Uncle's zest for life was incomparable'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Gitanjali Gurbaxani, whose family has known Ram Jethmalani since their Pre-Partition days in Sind, recalls the legal luminary and 'the pride of the Sindhi community'.

Ageless Federer targets title number nine at Wimbledon

Ageless Federer targets title number nine at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Nothing that has happened in the past 12 months suggests Roger Federer's hunger is diminished with victory at this year's Australian Open taking his Grand Slam title haul to 20.

Manjot Kalra: The Kid Who Scored A Ton

Manjot Kalra: The Kid Who Scored A Ton

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Manjot Kalra's journey has just begun and in Delhi it can get more intriguing if not interesting.

International Premier Tennis League: Indian Aces win opener

International Premier Tennis League: Indian Aces win opener

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Indian Aces sailed past Singapore Slammers 26-16 in the inaugural match of the much talked about International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) in Manila on Friday.

First look: Poonam Pandey in Malini And Co

First look: Poonam Pandey in Malini And Co

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

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

My name is Bond. Priyanka Bond

My name is Bond. Priyanka Bond

Rediff.com31 May 2016

'The maverick, alpha male, super suave spy, who kills as efficiently as he charms the pants off women, doing the mother of all gender-benders and trading his tux for high heels?'

Balotelli fined for gesturing at Cagliari fans

Balotelli fined for gesturing at Cagliari fans

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Maverick striker Mario Balotelli has been fined 10,000 euros for making a provocative gesture to rival Cagliari supporters after scoring against them in AC Milan's 2-1 win on Sunday.

After 7 years, some relief for controversial Shoaib Akhtar

After 7 years, some relief for controversial Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The Lahore High Court has given a clean chit to Pakistan's maverick former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

'Cricket is bad politics...things change overnight'

'Cricket is bad politics...things change overnight'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

His anger at the English cricket administration and the then coach Andy Flower notwithstanding, Kevin Pietersen says he hasn't been too wise himself even though he is far from being the "villain" that he was made out to be before being sacked.

Breathtaking Cannes, in action!

Breathtaking Cannes, in action!

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The 68th annual Cannes Film Festival kicks off...

Why Woakes and Bairstow were able to dominate India's bowling

Why Woakes and Bairstow were able to dominate India's bowling

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Lack of assistance for the bowlers during the post-lunch session on the third day was a major reason for England's complete control over India in the second Test, felt all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

Mourinho to hang on to Luiz in January

Mourinho to hang on to Luiz in January

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Jose Mourinho will keep faith with David Luiz despite persistent rumours of a January move away from Chelsea for the maverick Brazil centre back.

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova wins on return from six-month injury break

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova wins on return from six-month injury break

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

It was the Russian's first competitive match since she withdrew from the St Petersburg Open in January.

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Ram Jethmalani passed away a few days before his 96th birthday on September 14.

No way back for Pietersen despite Cook sacking

No way back for Pietersen despite Cook sacking

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

England cricket chiefs have moved quickly to make it clear that Alastair Cook's dismissal as one-day captain has not opened the door for a return to international cricket for batsman Kevin Pietersen.

'The Nicest World Champion Ever'

'The Nicest World Champion Ever'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'I like to challenge myself. Competing against players much younger than me is something that I want to keep doing,' says Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand

Politics can't define my relation with Kohli: Afridi

Politics can't define my relation with Kohli: Afridi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

"Virat is a fantastic human being and an ambassador of cricket for his country, just like I am for my country."

Why Kerala ignored the Modi wave

Why Kerala ignored the Modi wave

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'The path of militant Hindutva that the BJP's national leadership chose as its main electoral plank literally dug the grave for the party in Kerala,' says M K Bhadrakumar.

PIX: Deepika, Ranveer, Salman at Big Star Entertainment Awards

PIX: Deepika, Ranveer, Salman at Big Star Entertainment Awards

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

A look at star arrivals.

Delhi gears up for Nadal-Federer clash

Delhi gears up for Nadal-Federer clash

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The marquee clash between a vintage Roger Federer and classy Rafael Nadal, the legends of the game will be awaited keenly by the fans as the third leg of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) begins in New Delhi on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Ivanovic takes flight; turns stewardess!

PHOTOS: Ivanovic takes flight; turns stewardess!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Fellow tennis players were in for a pleasant surprise as Ana Ivanovic took on the role of stewardess on a private jet from Manila to Singapore, on Monday.

Murray outlines marriage plans even as Manila Mavs lose again

Murray outlines marriage plans even as Manila Mavs lose again

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

British number one Andy Murray hopes to marry Kim Sears next year after the former Wimbledon champion announced their engagement last week after nine years together.

Here's what Kyrgios told Dimitrov after epic Australian Open match

Here's what Kyrgios told Dimitrov after epic Australian Open match

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov kept cool in the Rod Laver Arena maelstrom to knock home favourite Nick Kyrgios out of the Australian Open in a fourth-round thriller on Sunday.

Marquez roars to record-equalling 12th win

Marquez roars to record-equalling 12th win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Reigning world champion Marc Marquez won a season record-equalling 12th MotoGP race with victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Biyani questions rationale of investments in e-commerce space

Biyani questions rationale of investments in e-commerce space

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Dismisses speculation that he would launch a major e-commerce initiative soon.

Departing England captain Cook says 'new voice' was needed

Departing England captain Cook says 'new voice' was needed

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'There are huge talents in that dressing room and I hope to be still part of it and be able to lead in a slightly different way. I'm still excited by that.'

Pak army chief's visit to Male must worry India

Pak army chief's visit to Male must worry India

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

'Without doubt, General Bajwa has deliberately snubbed India.' 'But why did he do that?' 'The Male leadership is simply fed up with Indian interference,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.