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Guess Who Just Joined The Style Club!

Guess Who Just Joined The Style Club!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Taaza khabar! Several new members inducted into the Week's Best Dressed Club.

'The Congress has to reboot'

'The Congress has to reboot'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Revanth Reddy mounted a spirited campaign in Telangana which turned around the fortunes of the Congress in six months.'

World Cup: Another injury blow for France

World Cup: Another injury blow for France

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Lucas Hernandez's World Cup campaign is over after the France defender sustained a knee injury in the defending champions' 4-1 win over Australia in Group D on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic relieved after exhausting Rublev duel

PHOTOS: Djokovic relieved after exhausting Rublev duel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Djokovic will next face Sinner in what will be his 46th Grand Slam semi-final, equalling the record of eight-time champion Roger Federer.

Davis Cup: Why India are favourites to trump Denmark

Davis Cup: Why India are favourites to trump Denmark

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The winner of the two-day rubber will qualify for the World Group I stage that is scheduled to take place later this year.

Wimbledon: Ageless Djokovic aiming to silence next gen

Wimbledon: Ageless Djokovic aiming to silence next gen

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A seemingly invincible Novak Djokovic playing some of the best tennis of his career at 36 heads to Wimbledon seeking to tighten his stranglehold.

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'But unlike Bond who killed an individual, Israel is killing a nation.'

PIX: Afghanistan take Sri Lanka in stride for third win

PIX: Afghanistan take Sri Lanka in stride for third win

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, in Pune, on Monday.

Favourite, but can Swiatek solve grasscourt puzzle?

Favourite, but can Swiatek solve grasscourt puzzle?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Those not familiar with seeing Swiatek close up can expect to see her sliding on Wimbledon's grass, as she does on the clay

Met Dhoni's Cute Little Fan?

Met Dhoni's Cute Little Fan?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Glimpses from the Chennai Super Kings-Rajasthan Royals IPL 2023 game at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

'Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne'

'Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The 20-year-old Spaniard will attempt to end Djokovic's 34-match winning run on the Wimbledon grass.

How World No 1 Swiatek's 37-match winning run ended

How World No 1 Swiatek's 37-match winning run ended

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Swiatek hit 33 unforced errors in a dismal 6-4 6-2 defeat.

Modi discusses India's growth story with top American thought leaders

Modi discusses India's growth story with top American thought leaders

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met leading American economist Paul Romer, investor and co-founder of hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio, and other eminent thought leaders and exchanged views with them and briefed them about the reform trajectory of his government to foster economic growth. Prime Minister Modi is in New York on the first leg of his maiden state visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden. Modi and Romer held discussions on India's digital journey, including the use of Aadhaar and innovative tools like Digilocker.

Amid heatwave, Centre to rush teams to UP, Bihar

Amid heatwave, Centre to rush teams to UP, Bihar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The health minister said the Centre has taken timely measures ahead of the summer season to address heatwave-related illnesses.

Thakur suggests Oval pitch under prepared

Thakur suggests Oval pitch under prepared

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Thakur asserted that India remain very much in the game despite trailing Australia by 296 runs.

Rain washes out final day as India settle for 1-0 series win

Rain washes out final day as India settle for 1-0 series win

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

An Indian team in transition will feel robbed of an opportunity as torrential rain came in its way of potentially winning the second Test against West Indies and completing a 2-0 series whitewash in the Port of Spain on Monday.

We want more bounce and grass, Aussie pacer Harris tells curators

We want more bounce and grass, Aussie pacer Harris tells curators

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris has joined team mate Mitchell Johnson in criticising the unusually slow and low nature of pitches in the ongoing Test series against India.

Diamond League: Ingebrigtsen holds off Girma to win 1,500m

Diamond League: Ingebrigtsen holds off Girma to win 1,500m

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Beatrice Chepkoech of Kenya, the 3,000 metres steeplechase world champion in 2019, passed this season's world leader Sembo Almayew of Ethiopia with a lap remaining to win in 9:05.98.

I've never faced a player like Alcaraz, says Djokovic

I've never faced a player like Alcaraz, says Djokovic

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic described Carlos Alcaraz as like facing a blend of the big three -- himself, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer.

No bio-bubble for India-Denmark Davis Cup tie?

No bio-bubble for India-Denmark Davis Cup tie?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

India will host Denmark on the lush green grass court of Delhi Gymkahna Club for the World Group I tie.

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Sumit Nagal has been dropped from the five-member Indian Davis Cup team for the World Group 1 play-off tie against Denmark in New Delhi next month.

Ashes: 'Pat Cummins is old-fashioned'

Ashes: 'Pat Cummins is old-fashioned'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting described Aussies skipper Pat Cummins' captaincy as "old-fashioned" as he set fields and unravel plans over a long period of time.

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Mainstream American newspapers, many of which had been sceptical of India's space mission and sometimes even made fun of it through cartoons, noted the great Indian achievement.

Harnaaz, You Made Us Proud!

Harnaaz, You Made Us Proud!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The beauty queen could not hold back her tears as she took to the stage one last time as Miss Universe.

PICS: India wrest control after quick strikes from WI bowlers

PICS: India wrest control after quick strikes from WI bowlers

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Images from Day 1 of the second Test between India and West Indies at Queen's Park Oval, in Port of Spain, on Thursday.

Berrettini tests positive for COVID, out of Wimbledon

Berrettini tests positive for COVID, out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Sweden's Elias Ymer replaced Berrettini in the men's draw, organisers said.

Recipe: Thai-style Zirad Green Curry

Recipe: Thai-style Zirad Green Curry

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Fresh vegetables in a green coconut curry with basmati rice is a sumptuous meal.

Girl-Next-Door Kritika Kamra

Girl-Next-Door Kritika Kamra

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Kritika Kamra makes every day dressing such a stylish affair.

Bopanna to bid adieu to Davis Cup; denied home farewell

Bopanna to bid adieu to Davis Cup; denied home farewell

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Rohan Bopanna revealed that he will bring curtains down on his Davis Cup career when the country hosts Morocco in September

The Day The Buddha Wed

The Day The Buddha Wed

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Vignettes from an important chapter in the life of a man who left his kingdom to bring compassion to the world.

Role of curator: Grass is not always green

Role of curator: Grass is not always green

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Pandurang Salgaoncar's fall from grace has suddenly shifted focus on pitch curators - a section in cricketing community who have a major role to play but are grossly underpaid.

No luck this time; just hard work, says Swiatek

No luck this time; just hard work, says Swiatek

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek, who beat American teenager Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in Saturday's final at Roland Garros, went from being a largely unknown 19-year-old, ranked 54th in the world, to instant celebrity status after lifting her first Suzanne Lenglen Cup 18 months ago.

Stress-free Jabeur visualising Wimbledon win

Stress-free Jabeur visualising Wimbledon win

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Jabeur has been a trailblazer for her region throughout her career, last year becoming the first Arab player to win a WTA title, the first to crack the top 10 and the first to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.

Wood credits Morkel, KL after five-for vs Delhi Capitals

Wood credits Morkel, KL after five-for vs Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

England pace spearhead Mark Wood credited bowling coach Morne Morkel for keeping things simple at training after returning sensational figures of 5 for 14 on his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants in their massive 50-run victory over Delhi Capitals, in Lucknow, on Saturday.

Osaka not sure if she'll play Wimbledon

Osaka not sure if she'll play Wimbledon

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Wimbledon last week had its ranking points taken away by the men's ATP and women's WTA after the grasscourt major opted to exclude players from Russia and Belarus

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka through; Medvedev survives

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka through; Medvedev survives

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz came through a testing third round encounter against Nicolas Jarry.

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'How do you stay so energised? So young?' 'Dev Anand flashed that familiar crooked grin and told me, "The mind never grows old. It urges you to surge ahead".'

Why Ashwin will go to bed feeling a lot better...

Why Ashwin will go to bed feeling a lot better...

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Ashwin has taken 24 wickets in the series so far with an innings left to bowl, but his 6/91 in 47.2 overs will certainly go down as one of his best efforts on a flat deck

Smith's Warning! India's lethal bowlers a game-changer in WTC final

Smith's Warning! India's lethal bowlers a game-changer in WTC final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Smith said he expects the Indian attack to pose a stiff challenge irrespective of the combination they go with.

PICS: Ashwin stars as India rout Windies inside 3 days

PICS: Ashwin stars as India rout Windies inside 3 days

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 3 of the first Test between India and the West Indies, at Windsor Park in Dominica, on Friday.