News for '-folklore'

Nivin Pauly to become Kayamkulam Kochunni

Nivin Pauly to become Kayamkulam Kochunni

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Bradman's missing 4 runs found?

Bradman's missing 4 runs found?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

Sixty years after Sir Don Bradman ended his Test career with a batting average of 99.94, a cricket statistician claims that he has found the "missing" four runs that would take the Australian legend's average to the magical 100 mark.

Jean-Paul Gaultier's top picks in India

Jean-Paul Gaultier's top picks in India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Though the holy city of Varanasi, with its temples and masses of Hindu pilgrims, is Jean Paun Gaultier's most cherished place, he finds something to love everywhere he goes in India.

EPL: United held by Arsenal as both struggle to shine

EPL: United held by Arsenal as both struggle to shine

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The result leaves Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United in 10th with nine points, their worst start after seven games for 30 years, and they have won just one of their last six league games.

'Bagging three wickets in the final was special'

'Bagging three wickets in the final was special'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

On the 25th anniversary of India's World Cup triumph, Madal Lal talks to Special Correspondent Bikash Mohapatra about that triumph, the inability of the Indian team to repeat the feat and other issues.

Anderson beats Isner in marathon slugfest to enter Wimbledon final

Anderson beats Isner in marathon slugfest to enter Wimbledon final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

It was a case of better late than never as Kevin Anderson reached his first Wimbledon final after a heart-stopping 7-6(6), 6-7(5), 6-7(9), 6-4, 26-24 victory over the sport's perennial marathon man John Isner on Friday.

Flamboyant Conte roars out of garage and burns up grass

Flamboyant Conte roars out of garage and burns up grass

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Antonio Conte, who spends matches ranting incessantly at his players and the referee from the touchline, is one of the most passionate coaches at Euro 2016 and has led an ageing, technically-limited side further than many felt possible.

Building collapse in Goa claims 13 lives

Building collapse in Goa claims 13 lives

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

At least 13 people were killed as an under-construction five-story residential building collapsed in Cancona town of Goa on Saturday.

8 hair and skin myths, busted

8 hair and skin myths, busted

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The goddess saved my family

The goddess saved my family

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Get Ahead reader Archana Pande recounts her visit to the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam.

Roddick staggers, Federer slides into Round 2

Roddick staggers, Federer slides into Round 2

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Top seed Roger Federer beat Germany's Bjorn Phau 7-5, 6-0, 6-4 to open his Australian Open defence.

'I was always drawn to dark fairy tales'

'I was always drawn to dark fairy tales'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'These are cautionary tales, warning you to grow up fast, to be aware of the world around you and make sure that there are no wolves hiding in the shadows.'

Middlesbrough, Sevilla in UEFA Cup final

Middlesbrough, Sevilla in UEFA Cup final

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

Middlesbrough scored four times in an hour to beat Steaua Bucharest 4-2 to reach the UEFA Cup final for the first time

Finding Radha on Women's Day

Finding Radha on Women's Day

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'She exists alongside Sita, the archetype of the ideal woman,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The description of his career by Ambassador Nazareth in his elegant language, judicious choice of details, without ego or malice to anyone, shows that it had its ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies and lucky and unlucky accidents. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan reviews A Ringside Seat to History.

Who is India's greatest businessman?

Who is India's greatest businessman?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Who do you think is -- or has been -- India's greatest entrepreneur?

Ant-Man and the Wasp Review: Fast, fizzy, fun!

Ant-Man and the Wasp Review: Fast, fizzy, fun!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The smile stays on long after you've left the theatre, says Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Hopes dashed, England fans taste bitter defeat once again

PIX: Hopes dashed, England fans taste bitter defeat once again

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Some England soccer fans sobbed while others looked to the future with confidence

Radio to Internet, jockeys have their hands full

Radio to Internet, jockeys have their hands full

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Radio jockeys are already a part of folklore with even Bollywood movies being made on the theme. But it is the Internet jockeys who are spinning music right in the web space.

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Friday's showdown will be the 40th meeting between the duo with Rafael Nadal leading 24-15 and 10-3 in Grand Slams.

Dressing room was like a temple: Tendulkar

Dressing room was like a temple: Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

What does Tendulkar miss the most about not being an active player? "I miss the laughter, the seriousness, the celebrations."

Ramakant Achrekar: Sachin Tendulkar's coach and much more

Ramakant Achrekar: Sachin Tendulkar's coach and much more

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Tendulkar and his elder brother Ajit have time and again recalled how Achrekar would stand behind trees and watch Tendulkar bat to let him play freely.

Angolans have night to remember

Angolans have night to remember

Rediff.com17 Jun 2006

Anderson faces another epic battle... to get fit for final

Anderson faces another epic battle... to get fit for final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

"He's got a tough task ahead of him," summed up John Isner

Obit: End of an era as Mushtaq Ali passes away

Obit: End of an era as Mushtaq Ali passes away

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Mushtaq Ali's fearless and unconventional approach to batting earned him a place in Indian cricket folklore.

Champions League is the Real deal, says Madrid's Bale

Champions League is the Real deal, says Madrid's Bale

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The Champions League is part of Real Madrid's folklore and it is the nature of the Spanish side to always set their sights on Europe's most prestigious club tournament, having won it more times than any other team, winger Gareth Bale has said.

Ismail Kadare wins the Man Booker

Ismail Kadare wins the Man Booker

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

Albanian poet-novelist Ismail Kadare was chosen for the inaugural award for his body of work, which includes novels like Broken April, Spring Frost and The General Of The Dead Army.

Time running out for silver goal

Time running out for silver goal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

Stars back unique Tamil musical

Stars back unique Tamil musical

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Soccer Extras: Balotelli hits back at fans following racist insults

Soccer Extras: Balotelli hits back at fans following racist insults

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

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

Cartoon Network to remain pay channel

Cartoon Network to remain pay channel

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

Turner Broadcasting System said on Wednesday that its Cartoon Network channel would remain pay after the introduction of conditional access system from next month.

Tiger's moment of magic

Tiger's moment of magic

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

What do you think of these TV shows?

What do you think of these TV shows?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Some were made on a grand scale, sending off a strong buzz even if they could not live up to it, while others told a good story.

Here's what Bangladesh cricketers expect from the India series

Here's what Bangladesh cricketers expect from the India series

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Bangladesh's top all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan feels that a series against India can always prove to be beneficial as playing the most glamorous outfit in cricket world helps the minnows grab eyeballs and attract sponsors if they do well.

Verbal volleys before Ashes make me chuckle: Cook

Verbal volleys before Ashes make me chuckle: Cook

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'All the talking stops very quickly and the series becomes a normal series after the first two hours'

Branding in a bull run

Branding in a bull run

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

Cry O my beloved India!

Cry O my beloved India!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004