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Ranji likely to start in December; no Irani, Duleep Trophy this year

Ranji likely to start in December; no Irani, Duleep Trophy this year

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Ranji Trophy, India's premier tournament which was cancelled for the first time in 87 years in 2020, has been planned between December and March in the upcoming season.

Watch out for Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai squad!

Watch out for Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai squad!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Arjun has played in the T20 Mumbai League after he was picked up for Rs 5 lakh.

Mallya case: Bank consortium, ED meet

Mallya case: Bank consortium, ED meet

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

ED is probing Mallya and KFA under anti-money laundering laws in connection with a Rs 900 crore (Rs 9 billion) loan default of IDBI bank

Skier Vonn proposes to boyfriend and he says 'yes!'

Skier Vonn proposes to boyfriend and he says 'yes!'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

US Olympian skier Lindsey Vonn proposed to her ice hockey player boyfriend

The extraordinary story of Italy's 1982 WC hero Rossi

The extraordinary story of Italy's 1982 WC hero Rossi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Paolo Rossi described his performance at the 1982 World Cup, where he etched his name into football folklore, as 'personal redemption'

Olympics will go ahead even under state of emergency: IOC VP

Olympics will go ahead even under state of emergency: IOC VP

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Coates, who spoke at a news conference at the end of the meeting, said that more than 80% of residents of the Olympic Village would be vaccinated ahead of July 23, when the Olympics start.

Cheptegei sets new 10km road record for 2019 treble

Cheptegei sets new 10km road record for 2019 treble

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'I knew that Valencia was going to be a really fast course, one of the fastest in the world. So to get to achieve what we came here for is something really special'

Maradona's shirt is not for sale: Hodge

Maradona's shirt is not for sale: Hodge

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

'I have had it for 34 years and have never once tried to sell it. I like having it. It has incredible sentimental value.'

NBA boycott: White House's Kushner says will reach out to LeBron

NBA boycott: White House's Kushner says will reach out to LeBron

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The National Basketball Association postponed all three of its playoff games on Wednesday after the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic to protest racial injustice, triggering similar moves across other sports.

German Cup final on July 4 in empty stadium

German Cup final on July 4 in empty stadium

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Women's Bundesliga can restart on May 29, says the German Football Association (DFB).

'JioMeet is better than its competitor Zoom'

'JioMeet is better than its competitor Zoom'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

JioMeet, which has already got the endorsement of top government officials and politicians, saw a huge surge in its ranking on Google Play, based on its downloads.

Serie A clubs agree unanimously to complete season

Serie A clubs agree unanimously to complete season

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Previously, several clubs, including Sampdoria and Torino, had opposed carrying on while Brescia went further, saying they would prefer to forfeit matches rather than take to the field.

Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik retires

Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik retires

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Kramnik, 43, made waves in 2000 when he defeated defending champion Garry Kasparov at the World Championship. Currently ranked seventh by the World Chess Federation, he became the undisputed world champion in 2006.

Former hockey player Diwan returns to India, in quarantine

Former hockey player Diwan returns to India, in quarantine

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'The love and support I got from my countrymen kept me going in the foreign land.'

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

These photographs are sure to take your breath away!

Trump likely to pardon boxer Muhammad Ali

Trump likely to pardon boxer Muhammad Ali

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The president, speaking to reporters before he departed for a Group of Seven summit in Canada, also said he will reach out to NFL players who have been urging criminal justice reforms for their recommendations of people who have been treated unfairly.

13 years after Singur fiasco, Bengal says Tatas 'most welcome'

13 years after Singur fiasco, Bengal says Tatas 'most welcome'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Thirteen years after their small car project was forced out of West Bengal following the anti-land acquisition movement in Singur, Industry and IT Minister Partha Chatterjee has said talks are on with the Tatas for big-ticket investments in the state. Underscoring job creation as the TMC government's top priority, Chatterjee also said incentives to companies will depend on ability to generate employment. He said the Mamata Banerjee dispensation wants two large manufacturing units to be set up by any prominent industrial house at the earliest. "We never had any enmity with the Tatas, neither we fought against them. "They are one of the most respected and biggest business houses of this country and also abroad. "You can't blame the Tatas (for the Singur fiasco).

Neymar and Barca never quite the same since 2017 split

Neymar and Barca never quite the same since 2017 split

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

When Barca and Neymar were at the peak of their powers in 2017, however, he shook world football by heading to PSG for a record-smashing 222 million euros ($269.89 million).

Ben Stokes trial: England cricketer 'lost control' in brawl, court told

Ben Stokes trial: England cricketer 'lost control' in brawl, court told

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

England cricketer Ben Stokes 'lost control' during a brawl with two different men, a court heard heard on Monday as his trial for affray began.

A year of empty stadiums and what soccer has missed...

A year of empty stadiums and what soccer has missed...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

For over three months, there was no soccer of any kind in England, where it is by far the most popular sport.

In-house sprints, yoga: How Zimbabwe team train during lockdown

In-house sprints, yoga: How Zimbabwe team train during lockdown

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Rajput shared a training-cum-fitness programme with the team's trainer and Zimbabwe cricket director of coaching, who in turn shared it with the players.

Euro: Belgium reckon they can stop Portugal's Ronaldo

Euro: Belgium reckon they can stop Portugal's Ronaldo

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'These matches are all like finals now and if you don't play well, you don't win.'

Russian F1 organisers say race stays despite WADA sanctions

Russian F1 organisers say race stays despite WADA sanctions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Promoters of the Russian F1 Grand Prix, ROSGONKI, said that the contract for the Sochi race was signed in 2010, long before the start of WADA's probing and are confident that the race will be held next year as well

Former spinner Hirwani to work with India women's team

Former spinner Hirwani to work with India women's team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Hirwani, who played 17 Tests and 18 ODIs for India, will travel with the team on select assignments starting with the home series against South Africa in September.

Former F1 champ and protagonist of 'Rush', Lauda dead at 71

Former F1 champ and protagonist of 'Rush', Lauda dead at 71

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Lauda won two world championships in 1975 and 1977 with Ferrari and a third in 1984 with McLaren. His rivalry with British driver James Hunt, the 1976 champion for McLaren, was intense and became the subject of the acclaimed 2013 film "Rush".

SC to hear Mallya's review plea on transfer of $40 mn to his children

SC to hear Mallya's review plea on transfer of $40 mn to his children

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

A consortium of banks led by SBI had alleged that Mallya concealed the facts and diverted the money to his son Siddharth Mallya and daughters Leanna Mallya and Tanya Mallya in flagrant violation of the orders passed by the Karnataka HC.

West Pakistan refugees in Jammu get domicile certificates

West Pakistan refugees in Jammu get domicile certificates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

A divisional level officer said that over 1,900 domicile certificates have been granted to West Pakistan refugees and the process to grant all of them citizenship certificates is going on.

Barca coach not convinced by plans to restart La Liga

Barca coach not convinced by plans to restart La Liga

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

La Liga has been on hold since March 10 although president Javier Tebas said last week that the league could start up again on either May 29, June 7 or June 28, adding that the games were likely to be held without spectators. But Barcelona coach Quique Setien does not think it is so simple.

Aussies sucked up to Kohli & Co to protect IPL deals: Clarke

Aussies sucked up to Kohli & Co to protect IPL deals: Clarke

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

In a sensational interview, former Australia captain Michael Clarke claims that Australia players did not want to sledge Kohli because 'I want him to pick me for Bangalore so I can make my USD 1 million for my six weeks'

Football Focus: FIFA wants to improve the offside rule

Football Focus: FIFA wants to improve the offside rule

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Kim Kardashian asks for empathy after Kanye's tweets

Kim Kardashian asks for empathy after Kanye's tweets

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

In a statement posted on her Instagram Story, Kardashian said she has never spoken publicly about how the rapper's bipolar disorder has affected their family as she is very protective of their children and her husband's "right to privacy when it comes to his health."

Nadal back from injury for Davis Cup

Nadal back from injury for Davis Cup

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

World number two Rafael Nadal has been named in Spain's squad for their Davis Cup World Group quarter-final against Germany in Valencia next month.

Federer wary of Nishikori challenge

Federer wary of Nishikori challenge

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

For the fourth time in his career, the eighth-seeded Japanese has dropped one set or less en route to the quarter-finals of a major championship.

Football: West Brom appoint Allardyce as Bilic replacement

Football: West Brom appoint Allardyce as Bilic replacement

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Bilic took over the reins at West Brom in 2019 and was tasked with gaining promotion from the Championship to the top flight.

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Despite recent developments that have accelerated the impending extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who has been in custody in London's Wandsworth Prison for over two years, the last month has seen his uncle Mehul Choksi dominate the headlines instead with his circus-like exhibition in the Caribbean that has involved red herrings such as a "girlfriend", to whom his wife seemed to have no objection, and possibly concocted stories of being kidnapped and manhandled. Choksi was widely regarded as Modi's Svengali in Mumbai when he returned from Belgium to expand his business. He had fled to Antigua well before news around how Modi finagled thousands of crores from Punjab National Bank (PNB) and other institutions through a series of allegedly coordinated and fraudulent actions involving letters of undertaking, or LoUs.

Nadal to prepare for Wimbledon at Hurlingham event

Nadal to prepare for Wimbledon at Hurlingham event

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The 32-year-old, who was ousted in the fourth round at the All England Club last year, will play ATP NextGen Finals winner Chung Hyeon on Wednesday and Frenchman Lucas Pouille, a Wimbledon quarter-finalist in 2016, on Friday.

'Surreal' as tennis resumes in Germany amid pandemic

'Surreal' as tennis resumes in Germany amid pandemic

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The Tennis Point Exhibition Series in Germany is taking place without spectators, line judges and ball kids and there are no handshakes after the match. Players arrive alone and have their own designated space in the venue to prepare. Once on court they sit at opposite sides during the changeovers.

From Vajpayee to Jaitley: BJP loses its stalwarts in 1 year

From Vajpayee to Jaitley: BJP loses its stalwarts in 1 year

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

While the Modi government had jump-started its second innings taking one major decision after another, there is a deep sense of loss in the party over the demise of Swaraj and Jaitley.

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep dead at 81

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep dead at 81

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The actor, whose real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, had not been keeping well, producer Mehmood Ali, a family friend, told PTI.

Tour de France likely minus spectators?

Tour de France likely minus spectators?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

France's Sports Minister has given no assurance of the likelihood of the Tour de France being held this year.