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Chat: Problems in love? Bhairavi  Goswami has answers

Chat: Problems in love? Bhairavi Goswami has answers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Model and actress Bhairavi Goswami will play the love guru on Rediff ZaraBol today at 12 noon. Join her and pur your heart out!

'My role is same as when I was captaining India'

'My role is same as when I was captaining India'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Sourav Ganguly, who will lead Pune Warriors in the IPL this year, is confident of the team at his disposal.

Mary Kom not willing to retire yet, eyes comeback at Asian Championship

Mary Kom not willing to retire yet, eyes comeback at Asian Championship

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Five-time world champion and London Olympics bronze-medallist woman boxer MC Mary Kom is eyeing a comeback to the ring at this year's Asian championship in Vietnam before deciding her future course of action.

Gilchrist appointed captain-cum-coach of KXIP

Gilchrist appointed captain-cum-coach of KXIP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Adam Gilchrist, skipper of Kings XI Punjab, was entrusted with the added responsibility of coaching the side in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), the fifth edition of the cash-rich Twenty20.

'I was going to be Anand's friend, not father-in-law'

'I was going to be Anand's friend, not father-in-law'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'So the ice melted even before it was frozen.' Bolly Gupshup from Subhash K Jha.

Euro 2016: Lewandowski does not have to score, says Poland coach

Euro 2016: Lewandowski does not have to score, says Poland coach

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski can finish Euro 2016 without a goal to his name as long as the team keep grinding out results starting with Saturday's last-16 clash against Switzerland, coach Adam Nawalka said on Friday. The Poles eked out 1-0 wins over Northern Ireland and Ukraine and a 0-0 draw against Germany in the group stage, with Lewandowski often dropping into a deeper role to create space for strike partner Arkadiusz Milik.

Totti ends playing career; appointed Roma director

Totti ends playing career; appointed Roma director

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

The 40-year-old former Italy forward confirmed the end of his playing career after a remarkable 25 years at his only professional team.

Lewis named new Wimbledon chief

Lewis named new Wimbledon chief

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Richard Lewis, the former British Davis Cup player, was named as chief executive of the All England Club at Wimbledon.

Super hot debut! Kangana turns designer

Super hot debut! Kangana turns designer

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The stylish actor showcased her maiden collection for Vero Moda.

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

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

Daughter rises at Godrej flagship, Adi hands over baton to Nisaba

Daughter rises at Godrej flagship, Adi hands over baton to Nisaba

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Adi Godrej, 75, will become chairman emeritus after leading the company for 17 years as Nisaba, currently executive director of the company, assumes the new role of executive chairperson at Godrej Consumer Products on May 10, 2017.

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Annabel Mehta, Sachin Tendulkar's mother-in-law, has dedicated her life to working with the Beautiful People of the other half of Mumbai without whom the city would neither exist nor thrive. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel met the amazing lady who was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to underprivileged communities.

'Gita is one of the world's outstanding economists'

'Gita is one of the world's outstanding economists'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Although the first woman to hold the position of chief economist at IMF, it would be wrong to see her appointment through the lens of gender

Tennis legend Graf named Kerala's Ayurveda ambassador

Tennis legend Graf named Kerala's Ayurveda ambassador

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Steffi Graf has taken up a new role, with an Indian connection at that. The legendary German tennis star was, on Wednesday, appointed the Ayurveda brand ambassador of Kerala.

Australia name Inverarity as full-time selector

Australia name Inverarity as full-time selector

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Former Test player John Inverarity has been named as Australia's full-time national selector, replacing Andrew Hilditch, the country's cricket board (CA) said on Friday.

IITian named director of MIT lab

IITian named director of MIT lab

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

An IIT Chennai and Stanford University alumnus, Agarwal will assume his new role on July 1.

Costa quits Spain's Davis Cup team

Costa quits Spain's Davis Cup team

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Albert Costa has stepped down as captain of Spain's Davis Cup team and moved into a new role as overseer of all the country's national teams, the Spanish tennis federation said on Thursday.

Asha Bhosle, Yesudas in Limca Book of Records

Asha Bhosle, Yesudas in Limca Book of Records

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Legendary sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, who honoured the musicians with a citation and a shawl, said he was delighted to be the one giving the awards.

Tennis Australia's integrity unit beefed up after corruption claims

Tennis Australia's integrity unit beefed up after corruption claims

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Tennis Australia are to beef up their integrity unit to fight corruption in the sport after their showcase tournament was blighted earlier this year by allegations of global inaction to combat it.

Olympian Mary Kom is now Rajya Sabha MP!

Olympian Mary Kom is now Rajya Sabha MP!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

It was a moment of pride for Olympian boxer MC Mary Kom as she took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Pole vault star Isinbayeva to retire after Rio Olympics

Pole vault star Isinbayeva to retire after Rio Olympics

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Russian star pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva said on Wednesday she plans to retire after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where she has her sights sets on a third Olympic gold.

Playing Narine and Hogg together will be an option: Gambhir

Playing Narine and Hogg together will be an option: Gambhir

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Kolkata Knights Riders captain Gautam Gambhir expressed confidence that his side can put up an impressive performance in their IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, notwithstanding their loss to Mumbai Indians earlier.

Happy to be leading the Indian attack: Vinay Kumar

Happy to be leading the Indian attack: Vinay Kumar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

The pacer feels that the new ICC rule from October 1 that different balls will be used from the two ends in the one-dayers, has helped swing bowlers like him to move the ball for longer periods.

Happy to be leading the Indian attack: Vinay Kumar

Happy to be leading the Indian attack: Vinay Kumar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

The pacer feels that the new ICC rule from October 1 that different balls will be used from the two ends in the one-dayers, has helped swing bowlers like him to move the ball for longer periods.

Yadav, Bhushan out of AAP's PAC; Kejriwal's resignation rejected

Yadav, Bhushan out of AAP's PAC; Kejriwal's resignation rejected

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leaders Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, who were on a collision course with party convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, were on Wednesday voted out of Political Affairs Committee of the party, which has been rocked by dissidence in recent days.

AI creating jobs, not stealing them

AI creating jobs, not stealing them

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'More than 900 companies believe that the majority of their employees worry about AI's role in potential job losses.' 'It makes employees anxious about working with machines or AI applications and fuels resistance to change,' says a Capgemini report.

Jadhav's journey from a keeper-batsman to part-time spinner

Jadhav's journey from a keeper-batsman to part-time spinner

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Kedar Jadhav has played as a wicket-keeper batsman in 23 of his 51 IPL matches. The 31-year old attacking batsman donned a different role in India's victory in the first ODI against New Zealand in Dharamsala. A part-time off-spinner Jadhav claimed two crucial wickets to heap more misery on the Kiwis. On his new role with the Indian team Jadhav said, "When you play for India, you have to contribute in every possible way you can.

Sports minister Rathore picks men's hockey team coach

Sports minister Rathore picks men's hockey team coach

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Women's national hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne was on Friday named chief coach of the Indian men's team -- a stunning decision given that the Dutchman has no prior experience of handling a senior men's side.

Nikesh Arora's tweet on Pichai: Now I feel cheated

Nikesh Arora's tweet on Pichai: Now I feel cheated

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

In an earlier tweet Arora who recently left Google to join SoftBank Corp and is now its President said, "Brilliant guy, clear thinker, gets things done and a wonderful person at that.

HI appoints Mukesh as coach of senior men's team

HI appoints Mukesh as coach of senior men's team

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Three-time Olympian Mukesh Kumar, who created a stir by walking out of a national camp recently after being denied charge of the junior side, has been appointed as coach of the senior men's hockey team and will work under chief coach Michael Nobbs of Australia.

Sports Shorts: W Series leader Chadwick joins Williams F1

Sports Shorts: W Series leader Chadwick joins Williams F1

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

I don't need a surgery to fix ankle: Ishant

I don't need a surgery to fix ankle: Ishant

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

Relishing the new role of being India's strike bowler in absence of an injured Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, on Sunday, said he is completely fit and doesn't need a surgery to fix his left ankle.

'We will make India a global manufacturing hub'

'We will make India a global manufacturing hub'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

'India can be the next growth leader for us.'

Let's talk about post partum depression

Let's talk about post partum depression

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Contrary to the picture of a mother looking fondly at the child in her arms, experts stress that many women go through severe anger, insomnia, self-loathing and even suicidal thoughts after giving birth.

Defiant Dilshan leads spirited Sri Lanka reply

Defiant Dilshan leads spirited Sri Lanka reply

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Tillakaratne Dilshan batted with the responsibility appropriate to his new role as Sri Lanka captain during an accomplished unbeaten century on the second day of the second Test at Lord's on Saturday.

Review: Vidya Balan dazzles in Tumhari Sulu

Review: Vidya Balan dazzles in Tumhari Sulu

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Despite its love for feel-good, Tumhari Sulu isn't stuck in a fool's paradise and confronts the conflicts thrown in its path, feels Sukanya Verma.

'SA have Steyn but we have Shami and he is very good'

'SA have Steyn but we have Shami and he is very good'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Ashish Nehra rates India's bowling attack as one of the best and said the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka on a "green" Eden wicket is an ideal preparation for the hosts ahead of their gruelling tour of South Africa.

Ramya: From acting to politics

Ramya: From acting to politics

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

The actress won the Youth Congress booth-level elections two days ago.

New Zealand name Damien Wright as bowling coach

New Zealand name Damien Wright as bowling coach

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

New Zealand have named Australian Damien Wright as their new bowling coach, the country's cricket board said on Friday. The Victorian, who replaces South African Allan Donald, played first-class cricket for 15 years, taking 406 first-class wickets in 123 matches before retiring this year. He will begin his new role on September 5.

Petraeus takes over as CIA chief

Petraeus takes over as CIA chief

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

David Petraeus, considered to be one of the best war-time generals and who till recently was commander of US-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in Afghanistan, was on Tuesday sworn in as the chief of the Central Intelligence Agency.