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'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

From Ravindra Jadeja's stoic resistance to Jofra Archer's fire and the emotional collapse of Mohammed Siraj at the end, this was a Test for the ages - one that even veteran voices like Nasser Hussain hailed as the best in recent memory.

From bedridden to gold: Rahi's unbelievable return to shooting

From bedridden to gold: Rahi's unbelievable return to shooting

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Rahi opened up about her recent battle with neuropathic pain syndrome, a mysterious and excruciating condition that left her bedridden and stripped of any sense of normalcy for months.

Shafali blazes fastest double ton in Test Cricket!

Shafali blazes fastest double ton in Test Cricket!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Indian opener Shafali Verma rewrote history books today, smashing the fastest double century in women's Test cricket.

Bumrah, Mandhana shine with ICC Player of the Month

Bumrah, Mandhana shine with ICC Player of the Month

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Jasprit Bumrah added another feather to his hat when he was on Tuesday named the 'ICC Men's Player of the Month for June'.

US Open PIX: Gauff flattens Gracheva; Sabalenka cruises

US Open PIX: Gauff flattens Gracheva; Sabalenka cruises

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the US Open played Flushing Meadows, New York, United States, on Monday.

Human labour triumphed over machinery: Global media hail tunnel rescue

Human labour triumphed over machinery: Global media hail tunnel rescue

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

As rescuers in India on Tuesday successfully pulled out all 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in Uttarakhand after 16 days, the global media hailed the rescue operation and provided live coverage of the dramatic development.

PHOTOS: 7 agonizing injuries at the Rio Games

PHOTOS: 7 agonizing injuries at the Rio Games

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

The 2016 Rio Olympics has witnessed some scintillating performances, wherein many young athletes achieved glory for their nation. The Rio Games also saw legendary athletes like Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps delivering as per expectations and extending their domination in the Olympics history. But, there were some unfortunate ones, who fought horrifying injuries in Rio. Rediff.com lists seven such ill-fated injuries from the Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

After agonizing over this for weeks, he made a decision. When they met after work one evening, he startled her by blurting out, 'I think we should break up.' A moving excerpt from Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy.

Diwali came a fortnight late for rescued workers' kin

Diwali came a fortnight late for rescued workers' kin

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

For them it was a late Diwali, as the tunnel collapse happened on November 12, the day of the the festival.

More structures razed on 3rd day in violence-hit Nuh

More structures razed on 3rd day in violence-hit Nuh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Around 15 other temporary structures were also demolished as part of the drive, police said.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Review: Entertaining!

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Review: Entertaining!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The latest season of Bridgerton takes a bolder view at handling troubled relationships and marriages as it teases displeased viewers from the previous season with enough fodder to last until the next season, feels Divya Nair.

Clock ticking as Williams returns to Australia looking for 24

Clock ticking as Williams returns to Australia looking for 24

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Time is running out for Serena to reach the career milestone that has become one of the sport's longest running storylines.

It's not fair! Emami slams HUL over skin cream rebranding

It's not fair! Emami slams HUL over skin cream rebranding

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

While HUL's Fair & Lovely was launched in 1975, Emami's Fair & Handsome was unveiled in 2005. Both companies now straddle both the men's and women's fairness categories in the country.

L'Oreal plans ayurvedic products

L'Oreal plans ayurvedic products

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

French cosmetics giant L'Oreal SA plans to buy an ayurvedic skin-care brand to bring the Indian vision of beauty to the world.

'There have been a few things that have not gone India's way'

'There have been a few things that have not gone India's way'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that India will have to make a few changes ahead of the third one-dayer against New Zealand at Auckland to bring their campaign back on track in the five-match ODI series.

Virtual Reality: Chess organisers tap smartphone generation

Virtual Reality: Chess organisers tap smartphone generation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Fans tuning in to the 2016 World Chess Championship from home may well have the best seats in the house, with the tournament set to be broadcast live in 360-degree Virtual Reality (VR) -- a first in any sport, organisers say.

Singh wins Panasonic Open to end 12-year title wait

Singh wins Panasonic Open to end 12-year title wait

Rediff.com1 Apr 2012

Local favourite Digvijay Singh closed with a flawless six-under-par 66 to end an agonizing 12-year wait for his maiden Asian Tour title at the Panasonic Open India in New Delhi on Sunday.

Images: England humble India at the Oval

Images: England humble India at the Oval

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Images from the Day 5 play of the fourth Test at the Oval.

Priyanka: I am not part of Dostana 2

Priyanka: I am not part of Dostana 2

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Dodt wins Avantha Masters; Gangjee tied 14th

Dodt wins Avantha Masters; Gangjee tied 14th

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

Rahil Gangjee came agonizingly close to winning the Avantha Masters before tumbling down the leaderboard and finishing tied 14th in the elite US $2.1 million tri-sanctioned event in Gurgaon on Sunday. Australia's Andrew Dodt's (274) final round of four-under 68 earned him his maiden European Tour title. The 24-year-old Asian Tour regular finished one shot ahead of England's Richard Finch.

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.

Vijay Hazare: In-form Iyer slams ton; Mumbai face exit

Vijay Hazare: In-form Iyer slams ton; Mumbai face exit

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The left-hander smashed a 113-ball 151 (8x4, 10x6) to power Madhya Pradesh to victory.

Images: India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Tri-series

Images: India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Tri-series

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Sri Lanka's promising all-rounder Angelo Mathews produced a career best six for 20 to subject India to a humiliating 139 run defeat in the third Tri-series match on Saturday. Sanath Jayasuriya (98) and Thilina Kandamby (91 not out) took Sri Lanka to 307 for six then India succumbed for 168 from 37.2 overs.

Weightlifter Pardeep misses gold after gallant fight

Weightlifter Pardeep misses gold after gallant fight

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Pardeep Singh came agonizingly close to winning gold, but eventually settled for silver in the men's 105 kg weightlifting competition after a close contest with Samoa's Sanele Mao at the Commonwelth Games on Monday morning.

Baghdatis knocked out of Chennai Open

Baghdatis knocked out of Chennai Open

Rediff.com1 Jan 2008

Second seed Marcos Baghdatis went down 3-6, 4-6 to Dutchman Robin Haase in the first round of the Chennai Open.

Shortage of tents irks quake-hit

Shortage of tents irks quake-hit

Rediff.com15 Oct 2005

A high five for Kumble's 500

A high five for Kumble's 500

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

India down Kiwis, stay in running

India down Kiwis, stay in running

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

Goals by Arjun Halappa and Deepak Thakur helped India beat New Zealand 2-0 in the men's Olympic hockey qualifying tournament.

'They've humiliated my parents'

'They've humiliated my parents'

Rediff.com29 May 2003

No election has ever mattered more

No election has ever mattered more

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Even though we may have voted a President out of office, that does not mean those who loyally supported him will be silenced. Nor should they be. While we may not agree with our neighbour's opinions, we can never stop fighting for their right to voice them, asserts Urvashi Banerjea.

West Indies officially shut door on Chanderpaul

West Indies officially shut door on Chanderpaul

Rediff.com31 May 2015

West Indies cricket officially shut the door on Shivnarine Chanderpaul when the name of the team's second highest run-getter was left out of the Test squad set to face Australia on June 3.

Serena's path to Grand Slam record blocked by teenager

Serena's path to Grand Slam record blocked by teenager

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

A clash of generations will decide the US Open on Saturday with Serena Williams taking a fourth crack at Grand Slam history against teenager Bianca Andreescu, who was not even born when the American lifted her first Flushing Meadows trophy.

'Ramleela is my most violent film'

'Ramleela is my most violent film'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

The film's title is preceded by a subtitle which reads 'Goliyon ki raas leela.'

Will Serena ever get beyond 23 Grand Slam titles?

Will Serena ever get beyond 23 Grand Slam titles?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Four times now, twice at Wimbledon (2018, 2019) and at the US Open (2018, 2019) Serena Williams has come agonizingly close to that 24th Grand Slam only to fall at the final hurdle.

'Messi does not need World Cup win to be viewed as Maradona's equal'

'Messi does not need World Cup win to be viewed as Maradona's equal'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

With Argentina looking dysfunctional and under-performing throughout the qualifiers, Messi's dream of matching Maradona in Russia always looked a tall order.

Is this the best gaming rig in the market?

Is this the best gaming rig in the market?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

ASUS ROG GT51CA Pascal is a beast of a PC, discovers Abhik Sen.

The world's richest woman is dead. She was the L'Oreal heiress.

The world's richest woman is dead. She was the L'Oreal heiress.

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

10 things you need to know about the life of Liliane Bettencourt.

To breakup or not to breakup: How to decide?

To breakup or not to breakup: How to decide?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Most research on breakups has been predictive -- trying to predict if a couple stays together or not. But we don't know much about the decision process. Researchers are now trying to change that.

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The bill, however, has to be passed by the Senate, wherein the Republicans enjoy a majority, before it can be signed into law by the US President Donald Trump.