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NBA is coming to India! Sacramento vs Indiana in Mumbai

NBA is coming to India! Sacramento vs Indiana in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The country will host the first ever live NBA match in October this year

Kolkata's iconic Coffee House faces commercial dilemma

Kolkata's iconic Coffee House faces commercial dilemma

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Kolkata's iconic Coffee House decides to rent out premises on Sundays, 'as long as it's related to culture'

Is Pant still player with X Factor?

Is Pant still player with X Factor?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

On the eve of the first ODI, India's batting coach Vikram Rathour threw his support behind Rishabh Pant and said that India needed to work on putting up big scores batting first.

Nothing new in Jawan of Vellimala

Nothing new in Jawan of Vellimala

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Jawan of Vellimala has echoes of the Mullaperiyar dam controversy; here, unfortunately, the conspiracy theory feels a bit too stretched, says Paresh C Palicha.

Tennis round-up: Federer withdraws from Toronto event

Tennis round-up: Federer withdraws from Toronto event

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The decision by the 36-year-old Swiss, who was stunned in the final of last year's Rogers Cup in Montreal by German Alexander Zverev, comes less than two weeks after his quarter-final loss at Wimbledon.

Raikkonen wins season-opening Australian Grand Prix

Raikkonen wins season-opening Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Finland's Kimi Raikkonen won the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix for Lotus on Sunday, beating Ferrari's Fernando Alonso into second place at Albert Park.

Formula One: Key characteristics of each Grand Prix

Formula One: Key characteristics of each Grand Prix

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

The 19-race Formula One season, which starts in Melbourne on March 17, will have no new Grands Prix this year and one fewer than last season following the postponement of New Jersey's debut to 2014. The following box details each race and its key characteristics.

Qualifiers: Veteran Pandev sends North Macedonia to Euros

Qualifiers: Veteran Pandev sends North Macedonia to Euros

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Hungary reach Euro finals with last-gasp 2-1 win over Iceland

Cisco initiates flexi timings for staff and saves $490 million!

Cisco initiates flexi timings for staff and saves $490 million!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Firm offers this work option to 80% of its staff, saves $196mn on opex and garners $294 mn via building sales

Working with Rajinikanth: Baasha director tells all

Working with Rajinikanth: Baasha director tells all

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Here's an excerpt from director Suresh Krrisna's book, My Days with Baasha.

F1: Ferrari's bubble bursts at Australian GP

F1: Ferrari's bubble bursts at Australian GP

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

While Valtteri Bottas claimed a dominant win for Mercedes and his team mate Lewis Hamilton held off Red Bull's Max Verstappen for second, Ferrari's drivers were left scrambling for minor points in a sobering start for the Scuderia.

Nadal ousts Paire in rain-delayed Barcelona match

Nadal ousts Paire in rain-delayed Barcelona match

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Rafa Nadal overcame another hurdle on his way to a possible eighth Barcelona Open title in nine years when he recovered from a poor start to beat Benoit Paire 7-6, 6-2 in their delayed third-round match on Friday.

Soccer legend Pele hospitalized again

Soccer legend Pele hospitalized again

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Three-time World Cup winner Pele was taken to hospital on Monday with an urinary infection, local media have reported, the second time this month he has been admitted for medical treatment.

Pele undergoing physiotherapy after hip surgery

Pele undergoing physiotherapy after hip surgery

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

A Brazilian hospital says Pele is undergoing physiotherapy following surgery on his right hip.

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

As Britain's Prince Harry follows in his brother's footsteps and is all set to marry a commoner -- American actress Meghan Markle -- early next year, here's some of the well-known commoners who became royalty through marriage.

Ferrari again fastest on final day of F1 testing

Ferrari again fastest on final day of F1 testing

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The Finn's lap of one minute 17.221 seconds around Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya was the second fastest of the eight days of winter testing and slower only than team mate Sebastian Vettel's best on Thursday.

Car overhauling backfires for McLaren at Aus GP practice

Car overhauling backfires for McLaren at Aus GP practice

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

McLaren's gamble on overhauling their car for the 2013 season looked to have backfired on Friday when they had a miserable day in the first two practice sessions at the Australian Grand Prix.

Soccer Updates: Bilbao stun Barcelona for historic Super Cup win

Soccer Updates: Bilbao stun Barcelona for historic Super Cup win

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Athletic Bilbao claimed their first silverware in more than three decades when they wrapped up a 5-1 aggregate win over 10-man Barcelona to win the Spanish Super Cup on Monday and unleash ecstatic celebrations in the Basque city.

Indian-origin girl in UK has more IQ than Einstein

Indian-origin girl in UK has more IQ than Einstein

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

A 12-year-old Indian-origin girl in United Kingdom has stunned everyone after she scored an incredible 162 on her IQ test -- even higher than Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

Stars descend as man who ended the Cold War turns 80

Stars descend as man who ended the Cold War turns 80

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

Hollywood stars, singers and politicians all turned out on Wednesday for the eclectic birthday bash of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last head of state of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, who turned 80 earlier this month.

Football: Inter sign Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros

Football: Inter sign Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Irrepressible Ibrahimovic scores twice as Milan win opener

Hockey WC: Minnows France stun Olympic champs Argentina

Hockey WC: Minnows France stun Olympic champs Argentina

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

After New Zealand and Spain played out a 2-2 draw earlier in the day, World No. 20, the lowest ranked side in the competition, France needed an outright win to qualify for the cross-overs and they came out with intent to achieve the goal.

World Cup Diary: Now, video games on Virat Kohli

World Cup Diary: Now, video games on Virat Kohli

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Here is a lowdown of all the light-hearted, fun news from around the ICC World Cup.

Box Office: Bharat continues to rule

Box Office: Bharat continues to rule

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Stoinis reveals ploy adopted to dismiss India

Stoinis reveals ploy adopted to dismiss India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Stoinis put in an all-round performance as his contributions with the bat hurt India in the middle overs.

The insanity of resuming cricket ties with Pakistan

The insanity of resuming cricket ties with Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

India has been trying cricket diplomacy since the 1980s. In one memorable occasion, the Chennai crowd even cheered a Pakistani Test victory. But unfortunately, every such attempt has generally been followed by a terrorist attack to get the Indo-Pakistan relations back to square one, says Colonel (retd) Anil Athale.

Einstein's 'God' letter on sale, opening bid Rs 15 cr

Einstein's 'God' letter on sale, opening bid Rs 15 cr

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

A handwritten letter in which Albert Einstein questioned the existence of God is going up for sale online, with bids starting at $3 million (Rs 15.6 crore).

Middlesbrough battle 'Bees' to reach playoff final

Middlesbrough battle 'Bees' to reach playoff final

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Middlesbrough moved within one victory of securing a golden ticket to the Premier League.

When I fought the terrorists that 26/11 night

When I fought the terrorists that 26/11 night

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

'I was alone in the room, injured and facing possible death.' 'The terrorists had taken a head shot and since there was complete silence from my end, they thought that I was either dead or grievously injured...' 'I was now changing the position of the gun, sometimes firing from the top of the sofa, sometimes from the left and sometimes from the right side.' 'This was to confuse the terrorists and to manipulate them into thinking that there are two or more commandos in the room.' A must read excerpt from Praveen Kumar Teotia's 26/11 Braveheart: My Encounter With Terrorists That Night.

Box Office: India's Most Wanted, Modi fare below average

Box Office: India's Most Wanted, Modi fare below average

Rediff.com28 May 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Will Barca legend Iniesta move to Australia?

Will Barca legend Iniesta move to Australia?

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Top A-League clubs have expressed interest in signing departing Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta for the next season, Football Federation Australia (FFA) chief executive David Gallop has said.

Box Office: De De Pyaar De gets some love, opens well

Box Office: De De Pyaar De gets some love, opens well

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

PICS: Messi free-kick helps Barca to opening win; Mbappe brace for PSG

PICS: Messi free-kick helps Barca to opening win; Mbappe brace for PSG

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

La Liga champions Barcelona began the new campaign with a 3-0 win over Alaves on Saturday with the help of a spectacular under-the-wall free kick from Lionel Messi, who scored twice, and a curling shot from substitute Philippe Coutinho.

Kingfisher suspended by IATA for non-payment of dues

Kingfisher suspended by IATA for non-payment of dues

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

This is the second time since February 2 that the cash -strapped carrier has been suspended from ICH for not paying its dues.

Box office: Student of the Year 2 is average

Box office: Student of the Year 2 is average

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Mohanlal's Christmas release in pix

Mohanlal's Christmas release in pix

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Check out what the Malayalam film Ividam Swargamanu has to offer.

French Open: Djokovic escapes Schwartzman's clutches in five sets

French Open: Djokovic escapes Schwartzman's clutches in five sets

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Novak Djokovic survived a scare at the French Open to beat unseeded Argentine Diego Schwartzman in five sets.

9 stunning cars at the Paris Auto Show

9 stunning cars at the Paris Auto Show

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

This year it is being held between September 29 to October 14.

PIX: Messi seals La Liga for Barca; Ronaldo hits 600

PIX: Messi seals La Liga for Barca; Ronaldo hits 600

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Lionel Messi fittingly sealed Barcelona's 26th La Liga title on Saturday by coming off the bench to score the goal in a 1-0 win over Levante in front of a jubilant Nou Camp crowd, who celebrated a remarkable eighth league crown in 11 years.

New faces expected in last two ODIs as World Cup openings narrow

New faces expected in last two ODIs as World Cup openings narrow

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'We will have a few changes in the next couple of games'