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Miller praises Manan Vohra; asks bowlers to step up

Miller praises Manan Vohra; asks bowlers to step up

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Kings XI Punjab captain David Miller was full of praise for young opener Manan Vohra, whom he feels has started to focus on building his innings.

How India can win 50 Olympic medals in 2024

How India can win 50 Olympic medals in 2024

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The NITI Aayog has big plans for Indian sport.

World T20: Australia, Pakistan face-off in must-win game

World T20: Australia, Pakistan face-off in must-win game

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Their path to the semi-finals looking relatively easier in comparison, Australia will fancy their chances when they lock horns with a struggling Pakistan side whose hopes hangs by a thread in the ICC World Twenty20, in Mohali, on Friday.

Why Radhe Maa is talk of the town these days

Why Radhe Maa is talk of the town these days

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Controversial godwoman Radhe Maa has often been slammed for her ostentatious lifestyle. Yet her ardent devotees have chosen to ignore critics and immerse themselves in her 'aura'. But recent developments may have left them shocked... and contemplating!

Lodha panel's recommendations: The possible implications

Lodha panel's recommendations: The possible implications

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A look at what can happen if the Supreme Court decides to implement the reforms the Justice Lodha panel recommended for the BCCI.

India at CWG: Badminton, hockey, squash players take field on Day 1

India at CWG: Badminton, hockey, squash players take field on Day 1

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

India badminton team have been accorded the top seed this time and are clubbed with Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Scotland in Group A.

'Well done team India on a good and brave World Cup campaign'

'Well done team India on a good and brave World Cup campaign'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

India lost the World Cup semi-final to Australia by 95 runs but that did not stop cricketers and other athletes the world over from acknowledging their good work in the mega event.

Decks cleared for BCCI life ban on Lalit Modi

Decks cleared for BCCI life ban on Lalit Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

With the Delhi high court allowing the Board of Control for Cricket in India to conduct its Special General Meeting (SGM) in Chennai on Wednesday, the decks are cleared for the Board to impose a possible life ban on former IPL chairman Lalit Modi for alleged financial irregularities while being at the helm of the cash-rich league from 2008-2010.

How Dalmiya revolutionised sports broadcast in India

How Dalmiya revolutionised sports broadcast in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

It was Dalmiya's decision to open sports broadcasting to private channels in the country. Until the late 1990s, Doordarshan held sole rights to broadcasting BCCI events in India. Dalmiya along with IS Bindra, another cricket administrator, took on the state and fought for air waves to be opened up in cricket broadcasting.

Dalmiya: Tactician who made business out of cricket

Dalmiya: Tactician who made business out of cricket

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

BCCI is one of the richest sporting bodies in world sports with a license to rule world cricket but it was Jagmohan Dalmiya who will be credited with it.

Who will win the knock-out berth clash? India or Australia?

Who will win the knock-out berth clash? India or Australia?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

A scrappy India will have to lift their game by several notches against an improving Australia when the two fierce rivals clash in a virtual quarter-final cricket match of the ICC World Twenty20, in Mohali, on Sunday.

The women who brought down M J Akbar

The women who brought down M J Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

On Wednesday, Minister of State (External Affairs) M J Akbar resigned from his post after facing a flurry of allegations of sexual harassment by women journalists. As the women journalists 'feel vindicated' following his resignation, here's a list of the women who came forward and shared their ordeal.

Change in Olympic events will hit shooting's ecosystem: Narang

Change in Olympic events will hit shooting's ecosystem: Narang

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Unlike some of India's top pistol shooters, Gagan Narang is not 'deeply saddened' but ready to embrace change in Olympic events.

Highlights of Day 14: Sindhu clinches historic silver; others disappoint

Highlights of Day 14: Sindhu clinches historic silver; others disappoint

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

P V Sindhu became the country's first-ever woman silver medal winner in the Olympic Games after coming second best against world champion Carolina Marin of Spain in a pulsating clash for the gold in the badminton singles on Day 14 of competition.

Beating India in India is the ultimate challenge, says Watson

Beating India in India is the ultimate challenge, says Watson

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Beating India in their own backyard is the ultimate challenge and the boys are up for the knockout battle against the hosts in the ICC World Twenty20, in Mohali, on Sunday, said Australian all-rounder Shane Watson.

Mashrafe Mortaza: Pakistan's envy and Bangladesh's pride

Mashrafe Mortaza: Pakistan's envy and Bangladesh's pride

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Call it a compulsion, but sporting achievements are often measured by numbers in hand and that is precisely why it will be difficult to analyse Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza's influence and contribution in the country's ever-growing cricketing ambitions.

Review: Don't watch this Samrat & Co

Review: Don't watch this Samrat & Co

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Samrat & Co. might be about an extraordinarily observational man's fight against crime but as far as cinema goes, this film is a crime against the genre.

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.

IPL: Sunrisers face resurgent Kings XI with eye on play-offs

IPL: Sunrisers face resurgent Kings XI with eye on play-offs

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to quickly bounce back from the disappointing loss against Delhi Daredevils and seal their place in the play-off when they take on a resurgent Kings XI Punjab in an IPL clash in Mohali on Sunday. Knowing that there is scramble among top teams for the playoff berth and holding on to top position is not an easy task, SRH will have to put the loss against Delhi behind and look to put up an all-round performance on Sunday. What has made this game at the I S Bindra PCA stadium even more important for Hyderabad is the fact that Punjab, which has struggled through the tournament, has suddenly started turning over a leaf under their new captain Murali Vijay, whose appointment was made mid-way. The Punjab outfit, which is lying at the seventh place with four wins from 11 outings, pulled off a comprehensive seven-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians at Visakhapatnam on Friday night.

IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians win easy as Punjab's poor run continues

IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians win easy as Punjab's poor run continues

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Parthiv Patel shone with a breezy 58-ball 81 and powered Mumbai Indians to a 25-run win over Kings XI Punjab whose campaign turned from bad to worse in the Indian Premier League.

Salman as India's Rio Olympics ambassador: Right or wrong?

Salman as India's Rio Olympics ambassador: Right or wrong?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Do you think the IOA has done the right thing in apponting Salman as the brand ambassador which they clam is to the motivate the athletes and also increase awareness of Olympic sports in the country? Or do you think the appointment is just a gimmick?

IPL PHOTOS: Uthappa blasts fifty as KKR thrash Kings XI Punjab

IPL PHOTOS: Uthappa blasts fifty as KKR thrash Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Robin Uthappa smashed his way to a quickfire half-century as Kolkata Knight Riders notched up a comfortable six-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League in Mohali, on Tuesday.

IPL PHOTOS: Bravo, Finch help Gujarat Lions ease past Punjab

IPL PHOTOS: Bravo, Finch help Gujarat Lions ease past Punjab

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Dwyane Bravo recorded his best IPL figures with a four-wicket haul before Aaron Finch smashed 74 runs off 47 balls as Gujarat Lions thumped hosts Kings XI Punjab by five wickets to make a winning entry into the Indian Premier League match in Mohali.

'Rochelle is the only sick person in Bigg Boss'

'Rochelle is the only sick person in Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'I have seen Rochelle without makeup. She is as ugly as her heart.' Evicted Bigg Boss contestant Kawaljit Singh gives us his version.

Salman's Top 6 Bhaijaan moments

Salman's Top 6 Bhaijaan moments

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Six reasons why Bollywood loves Bhai!

Photos: Openers, Maxwell power KXIP to first win in IPL-9

Photos: Openers, Maxwell power KXIP to first win in IPL-9

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Glenn Maxwell played a scintillating cameo hitting an unbeaten 32 off 14 balls under pressure to power Kings XI Punjab to a six-wicket win over Rising Pune Supergiants.

Court orders probe into fixing claims against Srini, Meiyappan

Court orders probe into fixing claims against Srini, Meiyappan

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

A First Information Report was registered at Jyotinagar police station, in Jaipur, on Friday, to investigate allegations of match-fixing by Board of Control for Cricket in India president and Managing Director of India Cements Ltd N Srinivasan, and his son-in-law, Chennai Super Kings team principal Gurunath Meiyappan, for conspiring and executing the fixing of an Indian Premier League match on May 12, between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Man Singh stadium in Jaipur.

India's Pride@Rio: Fighters all the way

India's Pride@Rio: Fighters all the way

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

They shut up the naysers with sheer success.

Review: Horror Story is not even remotely scary

Review: Horror Story is not even remotely scary

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The film borrows heavily from films like The Ring and The Exorcist, says Paloma Sharma.

Chautala attended IOA meet as athletics representative: Nachappa

Chautala attended IOA meet as athletics representative: Nachappa

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Claiming that Indian Olympic Association chief Abhay Singh Chautala was ineligible to attend the August 25 Special General Body Meeting in Delhi, Clean Sports India president Ashwini Nachappa has asked the International Olympic Committee not to heed to the decisions taken by 'few corrupt officials and politicians' in that conclave.

All speculation of groupism basless, says Malik

All speculation of groupism basless, says Malik

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

'Six of us were not talking during the World T20 in 2009 but we still managed to win the title.'

Jadeja feared being labelled 'domestic cricket performer'

Jadeja feared being labelled 'domestic cricket performer'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday said he always feared being labelled as a player who excels only in domestic cricket and desperately wants success at international level.

Is India ready for Rio?

Is India ready for Rio?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

As preparations for the Rio Olympics gather pace, India may be headed for yet another paltry medal haul.

Dravid bats for Olympic sports, says can learn a lot from cricket

Dravid bats for Olympic sports, says can learn a lot from cricket

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Part of an eight-member team of elite sportspersons to identify and help prospective medal winners from across the country for the 2016 and 2020 Olympics, the former India cricket captain was optimistic about Indian sport moving in the right direction.

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, Mohali Test, Day Two

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, Mohali Test, Day Two

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between India and South Africa in Mohali, on Friday.

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

Asian Games: Indian men win 25m centre fire pistol silver

Asian Games: Indian men win 25m centre fire pistol silver

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The Indian men ended their campaign in the pistol events on a winning note, shooting down a silver medal in the 25m centre fire event even as the women's team exited from the 50m three-position competition without success at the Asian Games, on Friday. The men pistol shooters - spearheaded by London Olympics silver medallist Vijay Kumar - clinched second place with a total score of 1740, two behind gold medallists China.

India's London Olympics heroes... Where are they now?

India's London Olympics heroes... Where are they now?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

These athletes made India proud four years ago.

PHOTOS: Kohli's unbeaten century lifts India to victory

PHOTOS: Kohli's unbeaten century lifts India to victory

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Virat Kohli produced another breathtaking effort as his superbly crafted unbeaten 154 enabled India to cruise to an easy seven-wicket victory in the third ODI against New Zealand, in Mohali, on Sunday.

Bigg Boss 10: Wild theme, wacky participants!

Bigg Boss 10: Wild theme, wacky participants!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Here's what went down in the curtain raiser episode.