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Babar Azam gets teen support in Hyderabad

Babar Azam gets teen support in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Alisha was apprehensive of how the fellow Indians in the stands would react to her holding the Pakistan flag. However, the game was played in front of a sporting crowd with many among the 9000-odd spectators also cheering for the Netherlands squad.

'My thumb is damaged beyond repair'

'My thumb is damaged beyond repair'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'I might have to compete in para category, but all that I will know when my injury report is made after four weeks," the shooter, who hails from Baghpat district in Uttar Pradesh.'

What's Unusual About This Pic?

What's Unusual About This Pic?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

It's the first yellow card issued by a lady referee in the men's World Cup -- Stephanie Frappart is the umpire; Costa Rica's Oscar Duarte is the player -- and it all happened in the 76th minute of the match against Germany.

Conspiracy: Was Massa denied F1 championship in 2008?

Conspiracy: Was Massa denied F1 championship in 2008?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Massa, who failed to score after a bungled pitstop, claims the race should have been cancelled because the sport's leaders allegedly knew before the end of the 2008 season what had happened but covered it up.

The Deadly Shooting In Hamburg

The Deadly Shooting In Hamburg

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Several people were killed and injured during a shooting in the Alsterdorf district in northern German city of Hamburg, Germany, March 9, 2023.

Sabalenka skips French Open presser: Here's why!

Sabalenka skips French Open presser: Here's why!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Aryna Sabalenka skipped the traditional post-match press conference at the French Open on Friday citing mental health reasons.

Priyanka Reveals Malti Marie's Face For The First Time

Priyanka Reveals Malti Marie's Face For The First Time

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Priyanka Chopra finally revealed her little daughter's face publicly when the Jonas Brothers -- including daddy Nick Jonas -- got honoured at Hollywood's Walk Of Fame in California.

Kohli Or Smith: Who's Better?

Kohli Or Smith: Who's Better?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Steve Smith, according to me, is the best Test player of this generation. He has displayed that his adaptability is absolutely brilliant. You take any cricketer of this generation... in 85-90 Tests, he has an average of 60 which is quite unbelievable.'

Starc and Healy: World Cup Winners, Both

Starc and Healy: World Cup Winners, Both

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

After Australia thrashed India by 209 runs to win the World Test Championship final at The Oval in London on Sunday, June 11, 2023, the Aussies celebrated with their families.

Recovered Smith 'ready to go' for India ODIs

Recovered Smith 'ready to go' for India ODIs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The injury forced Smith to wear a wrist brace and miss the white ball tour of South Africa.

Conductor sacked for halting bus for namazis found dead

Conductor sacked for halting bus for namazis found dead

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The bus conductor, who was dismissed from service for allegedly halting the vehicle to allow two Muslim passengers to offer namaz on the road, was found dead on a railway track in the Ghiror area in Mainpuri, police said on Wednesday.

Can India overcome home turf jitters in World Cup?

Can India overcome home turf jitters in World Cup?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

India has a strong squad but their only worry would be expectations of a home ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

PIX: Foden, Silva power Man City to win

PIX: Foden, Silva power Man City to win

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Manchester City maintained their pressure on Arsenal with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United in their Premier League match on Saturday.

Thakur Bruised, But Not Beaten!

Thakur Bruised, But Not Beaten!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The gritty fighter from Palghar soldiered on.

When Dhoni actually quit international cricket...

When Dhoni actually quit international cricket...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

A little over four years since India lost that match by 18 runs and crashed out of the World Cup, Dhoni revealed it was at that moment his time in international cricket was over.

Why August 15 Is Very Special For Virat

Why August 15 Is Very Special For Virat

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'The day holds a personal touch for me as well, being the birthday of my father.' 'The confluence of these two celebrations renders it even more special.'

Hollywood Gets Emotional At SAG Awards

Hollywood Gets Emotional At SAG Awards

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Hollywood's awards season continues with the Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

When Patriotism Sets In, The Game Suffers A Rout

When Patriotism Sets In, The Game Suffers A Rout

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Just as the umpire's decision is no longer final, what is disdainfully rejected is the age-old dictum that the game should be played and watched in the spirit of the game, sighs Uddalok Bhattacharya.

Axar's Asia Cup exit fuels World Cup concerns

Axar's Asia Cup exit fuels World Cup concerns

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Axar Patel out of Asia Cup final due to hamstring injury, likely to miss Australia series, doubtful starter for World Cup too

COVID-19 Patients Fill China's Hospitals

COVID-19 Patients Fill China's Hospitals

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

China has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases since the government lifted its strict zero tolerance measures to contain the virus and hospitals in many cities with severe COVID-19 outbreaks have been overwhelmed by the increase in patients.

WTC Final: 'Planned to bowl only bouncers to...'

WTC Final: 'Planned to bowl only bouncers to...'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

India pacer Mohammed Siraj on Thursday said the team planned to bowl only bouncers to Travis Head irrespective of the outcome.

Boxers Panghal, Rohit receive show cause notice for poor discipline

Boxers Panghal, Rohit receive show cause notice for "poor discipline"

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Incidentally, all three pugilists are currently embroiled in court case with the BFI over selection for the Asian Games.

Avoid objectionable activities in Metro: DMRC chief

Avoid objectionable activities in Metro: DMRC chief

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

With a string of controversial videos made in Delhi Metro trains and premises going viral in the last several months, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chief Vikas Kumar has appealed to people to refrain from engaging in 'objectionable' activities and said steps were being taken to curb such incidents.

PIX: Musetti, 21, stuns World No 1 Djokovic

PIX: Musetti, 21, stuns World No 1 Djokovic

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

In the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters, Jannik Sinner clinched a hard-fought win as Casper Ruud crashed out.

Citadel: No Sex Scenes Between Varun-Samantha

Citadel: No Sex Scenes Between Varun-Samantha

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'Sam is not playing Priyanka's character, so why would Sam mimic Priyanka's behaviour?'

Chandrashekhar goes back in time to Bishan Bedi's best spell

Chandrashekhar goes back in time to Bishan Bedi's best spell

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'He was a terrific bowler. His use of crease and angles were just stunning. Batsmen often were made nervous by the prospect of facing him, he had just about every trick up his sleeve, not to mention his flight'

F1: Hamilton slams Red Bull official over comments against Perez

F1: Hamilton slams Red Bull official over comments against Perez

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Mercedes driver and seven times world champion Hamilton told reporters Marko's words were "not something that you just apologise (for) and it's all OK".

Janaki Easwar Wows MSG Before Final

Janaki Easwar Wows MSG Before Final

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

13-year-old Australian Indian Janaki Easwar wowed fans ahead of the T20 World Cup blockbuster final against England on Sunday at the MCG.

30 Years On, Shane Warne's Ball Of The Century

30 Years On, Shane Warne's Ball Of The Century

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Shane Warne immortalised himself with the 'Ball Of The Century' on June 4, 1993 during the first Ashes Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester.

PIX: Khawaja hits century as Australia defy India on Day 1

PIX: Khawaja hits century as Australia defy India on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Usman Khawaja smashed the first century by an Australia batter in the current series against India to steer the tourists to 255/4 after the opening day of the fourth and final Test.

PIX! Liverpool clinch record-breaking win over Manchester United

PIX! Liverpool clinch record-breaking win over Manchester United

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Liverpool hammered seven past Manchester United to keep their top-four bid alive in the Premier League.

Kareena-Saif Make Heads Turn in Jeddah

Kareena-Saif Make Heads Turn in Jeddah

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The second Red Sea International Film Festival saw some high fashion from Bollywood's glamour girls and handsome stars.

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

A day before the event, I learnt from an old Mumbai crime branch informant that a group of gangsters were planning to serve breakfast to the prisoners at Balgandharva Rangmandir prior to the show.

PIX! Djokovic claims record 23rd Grand Slam title!

PIX! Djokovic claims record 23rd Grand Slam title!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic claimed a record-breaking 23rd men's singles Grand Slam title when he beat Norway's Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5 in the French Open final.

'India's glory with two women'

'India's glory with two women'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Elephant Whisperers has won the Best Documentary Short award at 95th Academy Awards, leaving behind other nominees like Haulout, How Do You Measure a Year?, The Martha Mitchell Effect and Stranger At The Gate.

Will Chahar make a comeback for 4th T20I in Raipur?

Will Chahar make a comeback for 4th T20I in Raipur?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Both Prasidh and Avesh Khan lack variety and innovation as they keep pitching the ball at the same length. Both bowl in late 130s or early 140s but consistently pitch it back of the length and the nature of Indian tracks make it a cannon fodder for batters.

India eyes Asian Games success with Dhawan as captain

India eyes Asian Games success with Dhawan as captain

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

There are indications that Shikhar Dhawan may make a comeback as the captain of the India 'B' team at the Asian Games

PIX: Agony and Ecstasy as Croatia knock out Brazil

PIX: Agony and Ecstasy as Croatia knock out Brazil

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Neymar had scored late in the first half of extra time to give Brazil the lead, but Croatia equalised when Bruno Petkovic scored in the 117th.

What's Special About Labuschagne's Shorts?

What's Special About Labuschagne's Shorts?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The batter wore underpants custom made to commemorate Australia's 4-0 Ashes victory over England in 2021-2022.

Blockbuster clashes await as Wimbledon draw is out

Blockbuster clashes await as Wimbledon draw is out

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Swiatek is positioned to face American fourth seed Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals.