News for '-luck'

Starc roars back with wickets after price tag pressure

Starc roars back with wickets after price tag pressure

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Starc redeemed himself against Delhi by claiming 2-25 in three overs

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail without trial

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail without trial

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University student and activist Umar Khalid has completed four years in jail after being arrested in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi communal riots.

Shami Cheers Bengal

Shami Cheers Bengal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

IMohammed Shami stole the show off the pitch as he returned to his old hunting ground.

Pathankot: 'Luck helped us'

Pathankot: 'Luck helped us'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'Had they struck on the night of the 1st, there would have been hell to pay and had they been able to sneak further in, we would have had a greater problem,' says Lieutenant General H S Panag (retd), the former Northern Army Commander.

'When Kohli was captain, we were outstanding; now India is overrated'

'When Kohli was captain, we were outstanding; now India is overrated'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

India is an "overrated" team in the longest format as many players in the current Test set-up have not performed to their potential, feels former opener Kris Srikkanth.

Ashes: England ride their luck in Sydney Test

Ashes: England ride their luck in Sydney Test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

England rode their luck through a rocky afternoon spell to reach 167-3 in their first innings at the close of play on the second day of the fifth Ashes Test after dismissing Australia for 280 on Tuesday.

Champions League PIX: Inter Milan hold Man City to goalless draw; PSG win

Champions League PIX: Inter Milan hold Man City to goalless draw; PSG win

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Inter Milan escaped Etihad Stadium with a surprise 0-0 draw against Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Farhan Akhtar?

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Farhan Akhtar?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Writer, director, actor, singer, producer, Farhan Akhtar dons many, MANY hats and makes the world, well Hindi cinema for sure, a cooler place.

Tenacity, altruism define white-ball maestro Dhawan

Tenacity, altruism define white-ball maestro Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

In a career that spanned over 14 years, the calmness that Dhawan exuded on and off the field was one characteristic that set him apart from the other stalwarts of Indian cricket.

LS poll: Lalu's 2 daughters among 22 RJD candidates

LS poll: Lalu's 2 daughters among 22 RJD candidates

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Acharya will contest from Saran while Bharti will try her luck in the Patliputra LS constituency.

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'

Tilak Varma Begins Caribbean Adventure

Tilak Varma Begins Caribbean Adventure

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Tilak Varma, who was handed his maiden T20I call-up, posted a series of photos with family and friends before departure, and wrote, 'Blessings from my family and wishes from my friends. Ready for life's next chapter.'

Dharambir, Soorma's Paralympic medals are Amit's 'gurudakshina'

Dharambir, Soorma's Paralympic medals are Amit's 'gurudakshina'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'Not just the Teacher's Day gift, he has given me all the gifts (that one can) today.'

Vinesh Phogat: The Warrior Princess

Vinesh Phogat: The Warrior Princess

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

From battling opposition from the villagers who considered wrestling to be a man's sport, losing her father at the age of just nine, to taking on powerful federation officials, Vinesh has faced innumerable hardships on her way to realising her dreams.

Sons of six former CMs enter fray in Andhra Pradesh assembly polls

Sons of six former CMs enter fray in Andhra Pradesh assembly polls

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is contesting from Pulivendula constituency is the son of former CM YS Rajasekhar Reddy.

'A tale of two talents': Rana and Bhaker's partnership

'A tale of two talents': Rana and Bhaker's partnership

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Jaspal Rana's obsession with shooting behind Manu's Olympic success

South Africa not 'scared' of playing in final, says Markram

South Africa not 'scared' of playing in final, says Markram

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Captain Aiden Markram urged his players to stay calm and not get 'scared' by the pressures of playing in a title clash.

India will come hard at us: England coach Mott

India will come hard at us: England coach Mott

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

India's approach with the bat now is drastically different to what it was in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final and both teams will start Thursday's contest on an even keel, said England head coach Matthew Mott on Wednesday.

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: Lara's big advice for India coach Dravid

T20 World Cup: Lara's big advice for India coach Dravid

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Rahul Dravid will need a specific plan to get the best out of superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup, said Brian Lara.

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

For luck's sake, stick to old jerseys, says BCCI

For luck's sake, stick to old jerseys, says BCCI

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Their new jerseys for World Twenty20 were unveiled amid much fanfare but a superstitious BCCI has asked India's cricketers to stick to the ones they wore during their 50-over World Cup triumph last year as a good-luck charm.

Need a bit of luck on the day: Sodhi

Need a bit of luck on the day: Sodhi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

He will be more than happy if a little bit of luck goes in his favour, but medal hopeful Ronjan Sodhi made it clear that Indian shooters will have no excuse to offer as far as weather and range conditions are concerned during the Olympic Games.

WPL stunner! RCB players in tears after agonising1-run loss

WPL stunner! RCB players in tears after agonising1-run loss

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

DC players, including Jemimah Rodrigues and Alice Capsey, displayed true sportsmanship by offering words of comfort to the heartbroken RCB duo of Richa Ghosh and Shreyanka Patil.

Formula One: 'Bianchi crash was bad luck'

Formula One: 'Bianchi crash was bad luck'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The crash that left French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi in a critical condition with severe head injures was down to bad luck rather than poor judgement by Japanese Grand Prix race officials, a track spokesman said on Tuesday.

Bigg Boss 17: Priyanka Roots For Cousin Mannara

Bigg Boss 17: Priyanka Roots For Cousin Mannara

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Priyanka Chopra gave a shoutout to her cousin Mannara Chopra, who is among the finalists in Bigg Boss 17.

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks; Frankfurt defies Bayern

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks; Frankfurt defies Bayern

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Roundup of the matches being held across major football leagues in Europe on Sunday

Euro 2024: Guler stunner helps Turkey to 3-1 win over Georgia

Euro 2024: Guler stunner helps Turkey to 3-1 win over Georgia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the Euro 2024 Group F match played between Turkey and Georgia, at Dortmund BVB Stadion, Dortmund, Germany, on Tuesday.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Shot Osama third time for good luck: Ex-US Navy SEAL

Shot Osama third time for good luck: Ex-US Navy SEAL

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A former US Navy SEAL, who claims to have gunned down Osama bin Laden during the daring 2011 raid in Pakistan, has said he fired a third shot for "good luck" after hitting two on the elusive Al-Qaeda chief's head.

'With Buttler on fire, no target is safe in the IPL'

'With Buttler on fire, no target is safe in the IPL'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Buttler single-handedly pulled off IPL's biggest chase

SKY WOWS Wankhede!

SKY WOWS Wankhede!

Rediff.com7 May 2024

This was his second IPL ton and the first this season. It was also his 6th T20 hundred. Scoring at a sizzling rate of 200, SKY's innings was peppered with 12 boundaries and six sixes.

Copa America: Brazil held to 0-0 draw; Colombia win

Copa America: Brazil held to 0-0 draw; Colombia win

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Brazil missed a string of chances and were left to rue a lack of quality in the final third after they were held 0-0 by Costa Rica.

Take The Super Filmi Quiz

Take The Super Filmi Quiz

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja.

'Very courageous of Priyanka to try her luck in Hollywood'

'Very courageous of Priyanka to try her luck in Hollywood'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The actress stars in ABC's new show Quantico as the lead.

Maxwell Joins Elite Club: Equals Rohit with fifth T20I ton

Maxwell Joins Elite Club: Equals Rohit with fifth T20I ton

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Maxwell's innings stands as the fifth-highest individual score by an Australian in Men's T20Is

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Xavi mentioned again on Saturday that the club faced problems. Similar comments had reportedly annoyed Laporta earlier in the season.

Pushpa 2 Teaser: More Whistles Guaranteed

Pushpa 2 Teaser: More Whistles Guaranteed

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

One can expect Pushpa 2 to be an even bigger spectacle than the first, predicts Mayur Sanap.

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek cemented her position as the undisputed queen of clay