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Sports Shorts: Saina out of top 10, Srikanth at 8th spot in BWF ranking

Sports Shorts: Saina out of top 10, Srikanth at 8th spot in BWF ranking

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

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

PM Modi discusses Coronavirus lockdown with Kohli, Sachin, Sindhu

PM Modi discusses Coronavirus lockdown with Kohli, Sachin, Sindhu

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'He asked us to spread awareness on social distancing and hygiene. He spoke about how we need Virat's (Kohli) fighting spirit to win this battle'

A Legend Says Goodbye

A Legend Says Goodbye

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

We should all bow before the legend that is Leander, says Rahul Jacob.

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.

Advantage Carlsen, but Vishy Anand fired up for revenge

Advantage Carlsen, but Vishy Anand fired up for revenge

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will look to avenge last year's championship defeat and clinch his sixth world title when he takes on Magnus Carlsen in the first game of the World Chess championship in Sochi, on Saturday.

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Raju Bist from Thane tells us how he spent the last two months of lockdown.

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Chinese Taipei Open quarters, Sourabh out

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Chinese Taipei Open quarters, Sourabh out

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

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

Anand draws Game 7; Carlsen stays two points ahead

Anand draws Game 7; Carlsen stays two points ahead

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The King is wounded but not dead. Defending champion Viswanathan Anand bounced back with a draw against Norwegian Magnus Carlsen.

That's a wrap! Kohli rules in 2017 while Anand turns back the clock

That's a wrap! Kohli rules in 2017 while Anand turns back the clock

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Looking back, the Indians had rubbed their hands in delight at the variety of marquee events at home the sporting calendar of 2017 offered, and they now look forward, with optimism and anticipation, to a challenging 2018.

Padma awards for Advani, Amitabh, Ramdev?

Padma awards for Advani, Amitabh, Ramdev?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Who will make it to this year's Padma awards list?

Sports Shorts: Ahmedabad secure last-four spot in PBL

Sports Shorts: Ahmedabad secure last-four spot in PBL

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Shiva, Manoj strike gold at Czech boxing tourney

Sports Shorts: Shiva, Manoj strike gold at Czech boxing tourney

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

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

Sports Shorts: Ankita wins first title of 2019; Henry fumes at VAR

Sports Shorts: Ankita wins first title of 2019; Henry fumes at VAR

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Tomashevsky in FIDE Moscow GP

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Tomashevsky in FIDE Moscow GP

Rediff.com20 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

The game corporate India plays

The game corporate India plays

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

How bridge keeps corporate India sharp and quick-witted.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina make winning start at Indonesia Masters

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina make winning start at Indonesia Masters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

World Championship: Anand draws first game against Carlsen

World Championship: Anand draws first game against Carlsen

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Indian ace Viswanathan Anand played out a fighting draw with defending champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the first game of the World Chess Championship in Sochi on Saturday.

He changed sports journalism in India

He changed sports journalism in India

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Success in sports stems mostly from teamwork. Now and then there comes a captain, on whose singular strength an entire squad makes huge strides. One such titan, now departed for the Elysian Fields, was The Hindu's Sports Editor Srinivasaraghavan Krishnan.

'My career had more quality than quantity'

'My career had more quality than quantity'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'It's like sometimes you go to a top restaurant and order a dish, the food quantity might be less, but if the quality and taste is good, then it leaves a mark forever.' 'As far as my career is concerned, I think I delivered quality.' 'I last played for India in 2006, but even today when people meet me they remember Kaif as the best fielder who could take some amazing catches, get run outs and save runs on the field.'

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amit Panghal shines; Delhi stun Bengaluru FC

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amit Panghal shines; Delhi stun Bengaluru FC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

From sports to history, Rediff reader Sabyasachi Dutta shares a selection of books for you to add to your reading list in 2020.

Sports Shorts: Vijender predicts more medals at Worlds

Sports Shorts: Vijender predicts more medals at Worlds

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Anand out of contention in Norway

Sports Shorts: Anand out of contention in Norway

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Sports Shorts: Gold for Mandeep at Mongolian boxing tourney

Sports Shorts: Gold for Mandeep at Mongolian boxing tourney

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

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

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

A summary of sportspersons in the news on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Dipa qualifies for final round of Artistic Gymnastics World Cup

Sports Shorts: Dipa qualifies for final round of Artistic Gymnastics World Cup

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

How gullible Modi has been in dealing with Pakistan!

How gullible Modi has been in dealing with Pakistan!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

'The Pakistani game plan in making its envoy in India to perform the last rites of a fledgling peace process is madness with a method.'

Talks with Pakistan=New terror attacks

Talks with Pakistan=New terror attacks

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'It is possible elements within the Pakistani establishment felt bad about eating humble pie and wanted to avenge the humiliation through a terror attack.' 'After all, lodging an FIR in Pakistan about the Pathankot attack amounted to an admission of Pakistani involvement,' says Rajeev Sharma.

'I had predicted that DDLJ would become a superhit'

'I had predicted that DDLJ would become a superhit'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

'Working in DDLJ has been one of the best moments in my career.' Satish Shah relives the DDLJ moments.

Sports Shorts: EB's Ali suffers heart attack; Harikrishna loses to Kramnik

Sports Shorts: EB's Ali suffers heart attack; Harikrishna loses to Kramnik

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

The case that led to Chidambaram's downfall

The case that led to Chidambaram's downfall

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Chidambaram has not been named as an accused in the FIR and the CBI is yet to file a chargesheet in the matter.

Will Viral Acharya sing a new tune at the RBI?

Will Viral Acharya sing a new tune at the RBI?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Hopefully, the grey world of central banking in a nation hit by demonetisation, will lighten up with some of his notes soon.

Carlsen stays ahead of Anand after 20-move draw in Game 9

Carlsen stays ahead of Anand after 20-move draw in Game 9

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

It was the quickest finish in the match, the Indian, playing black, and Norwegian, who leads by a point, agreeing to a draw after only 20 moves.

Abid Ali Neemuchwala, a big asset for Wipro

Abid Ali Neemuchwala, a big asset for Wipro

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Neemuchwala will be a big asset when it comes to setting things right.

Sports Shorts: India drawn with Germany in Champions Trophy hockey

Sports Shorts: India drawn with Germany in Champions Trophy hockey

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand started his campaign at the Bilbao Final Masters with a crushing win over former FIDE world champion Ruslan Ponomariov of Ukraine in Bilbao, Spain.

Sports Shorts: Tomic boasts of 'amazing' achievements; Spieth wins

Sports Shorts: Tomic boasts of 'amazing' achievements; Spieth wins

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Anand gives Carlsen a scare as third game too is drawn

Anand gives Carlsen a scare as third game too is drawn

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand gave Norwegian challenger Magnus Carlsen a scare despite playing with black pieces even though the third game in the World Chess Championship ended in a long-grinding draw in Chennai on Tuesday. The third game today turned out to be a hard-fought affair lasting 51 moves after a rather sedate start that had seen the first two games ending in draws without any real excitement.

Why Einstein matters

Why Einstein matters

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Scientist, humanist, icon, Albert Einstein offered a lot more to the world than E=MC2, which is probably just one of the reasons why he remains one of the most enduring figures in human history. So what lessons can we learn from a life less ordinary? Virender Kapoor tells us just that.

Meet Akhilesh Yadav's brains trust

Meet Akhilesh Yadav's brains trust

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Every day when Akhilesh returns after a joust with political adversaries to his Camelot, which is Lucknow's 5, Kalidas Marg, it is time to hold court with advisors and loyalists.