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'It felt like Lagaan all over again'

'It felt like Lagaan all over again'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'They came out with an attitude that they had nothing to lose.' 'That's what stands out about this team.'

Pacers hold all the aces, reckons India U-19 captain

Pacers hold all the aces, reckons India U-19 captain

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

'Whenever the team's needed them, they (fast bowlers) have provided the breakthroughs. They're ready whenever I ask them to bowl. They've good intensity as well, their fitness is great as well'

Kannada film KGF beats Shah Rukh's Zero

Kannada film KGF beats Shah Rukh's Zero

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'The success of KGF over Zero proves if the content is good, even if the film is dubbed, it will make no difference.'

Shahktar beat Chelsea; Barca, Manchester Utd recover

Shahktar beat Chelsea; Barca, Manchester Utd recover

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Shakhtar Donetsk led the way for the Champions League underdogs as they beat holders Chelsea 2-1 while former European champions Barcelona and Manchester United came from behind to maintain perfect starts on Tuesday.

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'

Germany have lucky charm Merkel for Greece match

Germany have lucky charm Merkel for Greece match

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The presence of German chancellor Angela Merkel at her country's Euro 2012 quarter-final against Greece in Gdansk on Friday could upset the underdogs in more ways than one.

Sharapova dumped out of US Open by birthday girl Suarez Navarro

Sharapova dumped out of US Open by birthday girl Suarez Navarro

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Sharapova, the 2006 champion, had never lost a night session match in New York prior to her first Grand Slam meeting with Suarez Navarro.

Preview: Women's US Open semis offer classic matchups

Preview: Women's US Open semis offer classic matchups

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

All the ingredients are in place for a classic finish to the US Open women's singles tournament with a stellar cast set to take the court on Friday in semi-final action at the year's final Grand Slam.

New Zealand in agony after 'cruel' WC loss

New Zealand in agony after 'cruel' WC loss

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'I think as a nation we all aged a year in that super over. I feel nothing but pride. What a team'

Will approach all our World Cup games like we do against India: Sarfaraz Ahmed

Will approach all our World Cup games like we do against India: Sarfaraz Ahmed

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Sarfaraz said that he was under no pressure as captain before the mega-event.

Chess Olympiad: Indian women tamed by Russia, men draw

Chess Olympiad: Indian women tamed by Russia, men draw

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

On a disappointing day for India, the men's team bowed out of medal contention after conceding another draw, while the women were tamed 1-3 by Russia in the ninth round of the 40th Chess Olympiad in Istanbul.

Tennis: USA's Gauff youngest to qualify for Wimbledon

Tennis: USA's Gauff youngest to qualify for Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'I knew I was the underdog and I was just enjoying it'

VOTE! The films that should NOT win an Oscar

VOTE! The films that should NOT win an Oscar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Don't think these films deserve it? Vote right here!

Bollywood's 12 PROUD tiranga moments

Bollywood's 12 PROUD tiranga moments

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates Republic Day by looking at the tiranga's most striking moments on celluloid.

After beating Barcelona, Chelsea have nothing to fear: Di Matteo

After beating Barcelona, Chelsea have nothing to fear: Di Matteo

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Chelsea have nothing to fear when they face Bayern Munich in the Champions League final next week as their semi-final win over Barcelona proved they can beat the best in Europe, caretaker boss Roberto Di Matteo said.

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches.

Mahmood helps Punjab stun champions Chennai

Mahmood helps Punjab stun champions Chennai

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Underdogs Kings XI Punjab scored an upset seven-run victory over defending champions Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League match, in Chennai.

Djokovic up against confident Mayer for semi-final spot

Djokovic up against confident Mayer for semi-final spot

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

A year to the day after becoming World No 1, Novak Djokovic hopes to award himself the anniversary present of a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals.

FA Cup: Newcastle get extra-time win, Stoke fall to Shrews

FA Cup: Newcastle get extra-time win, Stoke fall to Shrews

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Rafa Benitez's much-changed side with a youthful streak had looked set to coast through when Sean Longstaff's deflected shot put them ahead after 56 seconds and Callum Roberts volleyed home a second four years since his only other Newcastle appearance.

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

How SRH's skipper Warner plans to celebrate IPL victory...

How SRH's skipper Warner plans to celebrate IPL victory...

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Victorious Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner with all humility hailed Virat Kohli as a 'great leader' as he termed it a total 'team effort'.

If Obama can become President, I can too: Sangma

If Obama can become President, I can too: Sangma

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Former Lok Sabha Speaker P A Sangma, who is considered an underdog in the Presidential race, on Saturday pinned his hopes on the "big number of hidden votes". "We have (the case of) Barack Obama. Nobody thought a black man would ever occupy the White House. If a black man can become the President of America, why can't an Adivasi become the President of India," said the Nationalist Congress Party leader, whose party has refused to back him for the Presidential race.

Review: Yeh Khula Aasman is predictable

Review: Yeh Khula Aasman is predictable

Rediff.com25 May 2012

The film is a contrived melodrama that has random plot points strung together.

Soccer PIX: Chelsea held to 0-0 draw by Brighton

Soccer PIX: Chelsea held to 0-0 draw by Brighton

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Tuesday.

Anand shocked by Gelfand in seventh game

Anand shocked by Gelfand in seventh game

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand suffered a jolt in his title defence as he lost to his Israeli challenger Boris Gelfand in the seventh game of the World Chess Championship in Moscow.

WC Preview: Poland to make changes for Colombia

WC Preview: Poland to make changes for Colombia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Poland will make changes for their match against Colombia and start 'more aggressively' in what will be a key match against opponents who also lost their opening contest, striker Dawid Kownacki said on Thursday.

African Nations Cup: Ivory Coast, Zambia ease into semi-finals

African Nations Cup: Ivory Coast, Zambia ease into semi-finals

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Ivory Coast and Zambia ruthlessly crushed African Nations Cup underdogs Equatorial Guinea and Sudan 3-0 respectively on Saturday to end the dreams of opponents who had upset the odds to reach the last eight.

Interested in stocks? Watch Scam 1992!

Interested in stocks? Watch Scam 1992!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The insatiable greed for money and power is too large, too repugnant to thwart. And no one epitomised that better than Harshad Mehta, notes Dhruv Munjal.

All you need to know about the mood in England camp

All you need to know about the mood in England camp

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

England striker Jamie Vardy has likened the mood in the squad ahead of the World Cup to that of Leicester City's Premier League title-winning campaign.

Rejuvenated Amla hungry for World Cup success

Rejuvenated Amla hungry for World Cup success

Rediff.com23 May 2019

He missed the ODI series against Sri Lanka earlier this year, with Aiden Markram taking his place as an opener alongside vice-captain Quinton de Kock in the series.

The BEST and WORST of 2020

The BEST and WORST of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Mediums may change, formats may alter but one thing remains constant -- audience making their likes and dislikes abundantly clear.

'Because of Bigg Boss, people know I exist'

'Because of Bigg Boss, people know I exist'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'Salman sir said that he wants to see me as a big singer before Bigg Boss ends.' 'If you have Salman sir's hand on your head, you don't need to look back.'

RCB, KKR desperate for elusive win

RCB, KKR desperate for elusive win

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Beaten by Warriors in the opening match, Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim for redemption when they take on an equally desperate Kolkata Knight Riders in a do-or-die group league encounter of the Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament in Bangalore on Thursday.

Nadal v Anderson: Get set for conflict of styles at US Open

Nadal v Anderson: Get set for conflict of styles at US Open

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Both men are 31 years old but have little else in common.

Barca face Leverkusen in Champions League last 16

Barca face Leverkusen in Champions League last 16

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Holders Barcelona will play Bayer Leverkusen, a team famous for fading in the final straight, while their arch-rivals Real Madrid face a trip to icy Moscow in the Champions League round of 16 following the draw on Friday. Bayern Munich, whose Allianz Arena will host the final, take on FC Basel, the underdogs who spectacularly ousted Manchester United, in another of the top ties.

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Finance Minister P T R Palanivel Thiagarajan has proclaimed his determination to set Tamil Nadu's fiscal house in order in five years, and Friday will show how he plans to go about it when he rises to present the Stalin government's maiden budget, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

England favourites but anything possible: Williamson

England favourites but anything possible: Williamson

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

A new 50-overs world champion will emerge at Lord's after what many consider will be a battle between England's deep batting lineup and New Zealand's incisive bowling attack.

WSB: Mumbai Fighters upset Baku Fires

WSB: Mumbai Fighters upset Baku Fires

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

The underdogs Mumbai Fighters rallied back to cause a huge upset as they handed over the unbeaten Baku Fires their first defeat of the season to gain an upper-hand in the first leg of the World Series Boxing quarter-final match in Mumbai on Friday night.

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Four years ago Berrettini was playing a Futures event in Italy and on Wednesday became the first Italian man since Corrado Barazzutti 42 years ago to reach the US Open semi-finals.