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Superb Stokes completes his road to redemption

Superb Stokes completes his road to redemption

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

To do this on the biggest stage, three years on from that Kolkata classic when Carlos Brathwaite shattered his dreams, is a mark of the man.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

PIX: Djokovic outlasts Thiem to win Australian Open

PIX: Djokovic outlasts Thiem to win Australian Open

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before overhauling Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to clinch an eighth Australian Open crown and reclaim the world number one ranking. He captured the decisive break in the third game of the final set, then held firm as Thiem made desperate assaults on his serve. Going for broke in a nerve-shredding final game, the fifth seeded Austrian went for the lines but missed twice to hand Djokovic one of his most hard-earnt triumphs.

'Unbelievable Stokes was too good for Australia'

'Unbelievable Stokes was too good for Australia'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

England's World Cup hero Stokes launched a solo attack to score an unbeaten 135 and help the hosts chase down a target of 359 in dramatic fashion.

Football Briefs: Rangers hold advantage but Gerrard preaches caution

Football Briefs: Rangers hold advantage but Gerrard preaches caution

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

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

Defending Champion Rudisha retains 800m title

Defending Champion Rudisha retains 800m title

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Kenya's David Rudisha stormed to victory in the Olympic 800 metres final on Monday, retaining his title with a devastating final-lap sprint.

From shooting balloons to gold, Saurabh Chaudhary comes of age at 16

From shooting balloons to gold, Saurabh Chaudhary comes of age at 16

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Saurbah Chaudhary would dream of excelling in the Olympic sport one day.

Nadal eases to 10th Barcelona Open title

Nadal eases to 10th Barcelona Open title

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Rafael Nadal won a record-extending 10th Barcelona Open title on Sunday by thrashing Dominic Thiem of Austria 6-4, 6-1, collecting his second claycourt title in a row.

What went wrong for India in Women's T20 World Cup final

What went wrong for India in Women's T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney struck the highest scores in ICC Women's T20 World Cup final history as record-breaking Australia secured a famous fifth title on home soil, in Melbourne, on Sunday. A record-breaking attendance for a women's cricket match of 86,174 watched on as Australia downed first-time finalists India by 85 runs at the MCG, with the openers setting the tone for a clinical performance.

Johnny Depp to play Freddie Mercury?

Johnny Depp to play Freddie Mercury?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Freddie Mercury's biopic will be backed by Robert De Niro.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Finally, I am a World Champion: Sindhu

Finally, I am a World Champion: Sindhu

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

As the Indian national anthem reverberated across the St Jakobshalle stadium, Sindhu stood at the podium with moist eyes.

Rajapaksa registers landslide victory in Sri Lanka polls

Rajapaksa registers landslide victory in Sri Lanka polls

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The SLPP, led by prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, has won in 145 constituencies, bagging a total of 150 seats with its allies, a two-thirds majority in the 225-member Parliament, according to the results announced by the election commission.

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Will India finally reach the elusive double-digit mark? Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry, for one, is willing to stick his neck out on the possibility.

Rio Games: Ethiopia's Ayana shatters world record to win 10,000m

Rio Games: Ethiopia's Ayana shatters world record to win 10,000m

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana smashed the world record to win the Olympic 10,000 metres title on Friday, blowing away the competition in one of the greatest ever long-distance races at the Games.

Hamilton one of the best, but no friend: Rosberg

Hamilton one of the best, but no friend: Rosberg

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg hailed Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton as one of the greatest drivers of all time on Wednesday but ruled out forging any friendly ties with the Briton as long as they raced each other. Rosberg, who lost out to Hamilton in the previous two years, made it third time lucky when he clinched his maiden title with a second-place finish behind the triple world champion at the season finale in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

'My film wears patriotism on its sleeve'

'My film wears patriotism on its sleeve'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

'Who decides what is jingoistic?' 'What is patriotic?' 'Who decides Lagaan is patriotic and Gadar is jingoistic?'

Farewell race: Gatlin stuns Bolt to win 100m world title

Farewell race: Gatlin stuns Bolt to win 100m world title

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt was beaten into bronze medal position by Justin Gatlin and Christian Coleman who won gold and silver respectively in the World Championships 100 metres final.

Check out World Cup Dream XI

Check out World Cup Dream XI

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Brilliant performances from some players of the 10 participating teams through the World Cup will be etched in memory of cricket fans forever.

An ignored champion

An ignored champion

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

Hackett makes it four in a row

Hackett makes it four in a row

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Vajpayee and the art of making war and peace

Vajpayee and the art of making war and peace

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'Like General Patton, possibly the greatest exponent of the art of war, Vajpayee had the ability to be always on the offensive,' assesses Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Study predicts record medal haul for Britain Winter Games

Study predicts record medal haul for Britain Winter Games

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Britain are traditionally also-rans at the Winter Olympics but a statistical study has predicted the team will win a record-breaking six medals at the Sochi Games next month.

Pather Panchali, the film that made history

Pather Panchali, the film that made history

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

August 26, 1955. 65 years ago, Pather Panchali was released. Aseem Chhabra salutes the Masterpiece.

Football Extras: Van Persie wants to bow out with dignity

Football Extras: Van Persie wants to bow out with dignity

Rediff.com11 May 2019

To finish with dignity is how Robin van Persie wants to end his playing days on Sunday when he hangs up his boots after an 18-year career.

PHOTOS: Dhoni visits temple in US, says Tendulkar 'like God to all of us'

PHOTOS: Dhoni visits temple in US, says Tendulkar 'like God to all of us'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Describing Sachin Tendulkar as his role model, India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that iconic batsman's humility and passion for the game was an inspiration for him and others.

Farah wins his farewell track race in Britain

Farah wins his farewell track race in Britain

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Mo Farah brought down the curtain on his peerless track career in Britain by winning his farewell race on home soil on an emotional afternoon at the Birmingham Grand Prix Diamond League meeting on Sunday.

Tiger Woods wins Masters to claim first major in 11 years

Tiger Woods wins Masters to claim first major in 11 years

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Tiger Woods won the Masters for the fifth time on Sunday to land his 15th major title and first since 2008.

India's fielding coach takes us inside dressing room...

India's fielding coach takes us inside dressing room...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

R Sridhar recalls 'Ravi ship' and more

10 facts you need to know about F1 champion Lewis Hamilton

10 facts you need to know about F1 champion Lewis Hamilton

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Take a look at the factbox on Mercedes driver and Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton.

Sports Shorts: Ethiopia's Desisa takes NYC Marathon

Sports Shorts: Ethiopia's Desisa takes NYC Marathon

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Anderson faces another epic battle... to get fit for final

Anderson faces another epic battle... to get fit for final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

"He's got a tough task ahead of him," summed up John Isner

When Olympic champion Mo Farah delivered on his promise

When Olympic champion Mo Farah delivered on his promise

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Four-time Olympic champion distance runner Mo Farah has revealed that the promise he made to his two kids of bringing back a gold medal each for them from Rio Olympics gave him extra motivation to win both the 5,000 and 10,000m races.

Here's why they call him 'freak' Anderson...

Here's why they call him 'freak' Anderson...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Anderson was close to tears after finishing the series as the leading wicket-taker with 24 in five Tests.

8 legends to watch in Rio

8 legends to watch in Rio

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

In Rio, over 10,000 athletes will compete for the biggest prize in sport -- an Olympic gold medal.

We're not afraid of losing, says fearless McCullum ahead of ultimate game

We're not afraid of losing, says fearless McCullum ahead of ultimate game

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

We give ourselves a 50-50 chance in the final, says McCullum.

'They are making Ayodhya like Vatican or Mecca'

'They are making Ayodhya like Vatican or Mecca'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'This is about reviving this country as a centre of Hindutva at Ayodhya.'

How can you measure democracy?

How can you measure democracy?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

There is a vocal constituency of educated, well-to-do, articulate Indian elites who would rather go with the idea that too much democracy is a liability. That India needs a spell of benevolent dictatorship. Of course, they have never lived under one, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Day 10: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 10: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Day 11: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

'Woods' best golf will never be repeated'

'Woods' best golf will never be repeated'

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Tiger Woods in his prime played the best golf ever seen and it is highly unlikely those heights will ever be reached again, Phil Mickelson said.