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Tamil Nadu Dragons fight back to beat Vedanta Kalinga Lancers

Tamil Nadu Dragons fight back to beat Vedanta Kalinga Lancers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Alexander Hendrickx (24th, 43rd) scored a brace for Vedanta Kalinga Lancers while Tom Craig (31st) and Jip Janssen (51st) found the target for Tamil Nadu Dragons at the Birsa Munda Stadium.

Facebook Knew More About Me Than My Wife

Facebook Knew More About Me Than My Wife

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Facebook turns 21 today, February 4. Most early Facebookers have migrated to other social media platforms, but A Ganesh Nadar continues to live on Facebook as he notes 'Real life friends are really not welcome on Facebook as they know that last summer when you said you were in Belgium you were actually in Belgaum'.

We just want to not give it up: Rohit

We just want to not give it up: Rohit

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'You know, there is still a game to go. If we can play that game well, you know, with 2-2, it is a draw. It will be really nice.'

Vaishali wins women's World Blitz bronze

Vaishali wins women's World Blitz bronze

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

In an event completely dominated by the Chinese, Ju Wenjun went on to snare the world title, defeating compatriot Lei Tingjie 3.5-2.5.

Spirit of Ukraine: Svitolina dedicates win to her nation

Spirit of Ukraine: Svitolina dedicates win to her nation

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Svitolina wants to give Ukraine a 'little light' after reaching quarter-finals

He's mad: Smith lauds Konstas' 'bubbling energy'

He's mad: Smith lauds Konstas' 'bubbling energy'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Konstas made his presence felt even while fielding, constantly talking to Indian batters from the cordon or close-in positions.

Chasing legacy and Shearer's record, Haaland signs new deal

Chasing legacy and Shearer's record, Haaland signs new deal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

With Guardiola also signing a contract extension until 2027, Haaland is hoping to develop under the Spaniard, who has led City to 18 trophies since he took charge in 2016.

Katrina-Vicky's London Break

Katrina-Vicky's London Break

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Bollywood stars are on their year end break already!

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood claimed the Men's Test Player-of-the-Year award. It marked his first Australian Cricket Award, with Hazlewood taking 30 wickets at just 13.16 in Tests against the West Indies, New Zealand, and India.

Shobha's Baked Fish In Green Masala

Shobha's Baked Fish In Green Masala

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Stop frying your masala fish. Eliminate excess oil by baking it.

PIX: Bayern Munich crush Frankfurt; Real Madrid ease to victory

PIX: Bayern Munich crush Frankfurt; Real Madrid ease to victory

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich powered past third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 with an impressive display of high-pressing football on Sunday.

Sandpapergate haunts Steve Smith?

Sandpapergate haunts Steve Smith?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Steve Smith is not getting unduly bothered by people's opinion over his role in the 'sandpapergate' episode

Love, Longing & Healing In Ma's Rasam

Love, Longing & Healing In Ma's Rasam

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

14 years after losing her family in the tsunami, Meghana Rajsekhar finally tasted her mother's rasam when her childhood cook invited her for a meal.

FA Cup: Everton see off Peterborough

FA Cup: Everton see off Peterborough

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Everton's Ashley Young came on as a second-half substitute but his 18-year-old son Tyler remained on the Peterborough bench.

England wicketkeeper Cox ruled out of New Zealand Tests

England wicketkeeper Cox ruled out of New Zealand Tests

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

England wicketkeeper Jordan Cox has been ruled out of the three-Test series against New Zealand after fracturing his thumb in a net session during a tour match in Queenstown.

'I'll tell my grandkids I faced Bumrah'

'I'll tell my grandkids I faced Bumrah'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'(Bumrah) is so unique, and that's with any of the bowlers, really. Every (batter) picks up different cues and goes about it in a different way.'

It's one game at a time for Gukesh at Chess Worlds

It's one game at a time for Gukesh at Chess Worlds

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

If Gukesh prevails in the end, he would break the current record set by the legendary Garry Kasparov, who became world champion at the age of 22 in 1985.

Pravinkoodu Shappu Review: Funny Suspense

Pravinkoodu Shappu Review: Funny Suspense

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Pravinkoodu Shappu is a quirky whodunnit with its fair share of laughs, observes Arjun Menon.

Maha voter list row: Will approach judiciary if EC doesn't respond: Rahul

Maha voter list row: Will approach judiciary if EC doesn't respond: Rahul

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Soon after Gandhi's press conference, the Election Commission said it will respond with full facts in writing.

Recipe: Supriya's Fish Pulao

Recipe: Supriya's Fish Pulao

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

A simple, one-pot dish of fragrant basmati rice, spices and fresh fish.

Djokovic and Sabalenka win, Kyrgios crashes out in Brisbane

Djokovic and Sabalenka win, Kyrgios crashes out in Brisbane

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Djokovic tamed local favourite Rinky Hijikata 6-3, 6-3 in what was the top seeded Serbian's first tour-level singles match since October.

Step Inside Taapsee's Home

Step Inside Taapsee's Home

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Taapsee Pannu's spacious home in Mumbai packs in warmth and creativity.

Delightful Divyanka

Delightful Divyanka

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Her style is both cute and evergreen.

Delhi didn't keep promise to retain me; not a nice feeling: ABD

Delhi didn't keep promise to retain me; not a nice feeling: ABD

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

One of the greatest batters of modern era, AB de Villiers has revealed that he was snubbed by erstwhile Delhi Daredevils after spending three seasons at the IPL franchise.

Swim sensation Desinghu wins 4th gold at National Games

Swim sensation Desinghu wins 4th gold at National Games

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Karnataka's 14-year-old swimming sensation Dhinidhi Desinghu won her fourth gold medal, even as weightlifters continued to impress with Manipur's Bindyarani Devi smashing a National record, on a day when the tiny northeastern state rose to the top of medal tally at the National Games on Friday.

'Preity Was Natural, Vulnerable'

'Preity Was Natural, Vulnerable'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'My mantra on set to actors has always been, 'Feel... feel'.' 'And Preity would say, 'Feeling... feeling'.'

'Certain Relationships Are Too Difficult To Explain'

'Certain Relationships Are Too Difficult To Explain'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'Two males in the same house, one who is trying to become a man, and the other one is losing his manhood, when they cross paths, it can be a tricky situation.'

We're leading by 116: Boland confident of Aussie win

We're leading by 116: Boland confident of Aussie win

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Australia fast bowler Scott Boland believes his team is still well-placed for victory against India with two days left in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

'Speechless': Webster hails 'dream debut' in SCG triumph

'Speechless': Webster hails 'dream debut' in SCG triumph

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Australia all-rounder Beau Webster described his impressive debut against India during the fifth and final Test in Sydney as a 'dream come true' moment.

Ousted from Aus Open, Starodubtseva can't return home

Ousted from Aus Open, Starodubtseva can't return home

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Ukrania tennis player Yuliia Starodubtseva's home town of Kakhovka in southern Ukraine has been occupied by Moscow forces since the early days of the invasion, which Russia calls a special military operation.

'The house where young Manmohan lived is now...'

'The house where young Manmohan lived is now...'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Recalling Singh as a very humble person, Kumar said, "Dr Singh used to live here. I was a child when his family shifted out. It was a very nice family." The house where the Singh family lived is in a dilapidated state now as no one stays there since they moved out a long time ago, Kumar said.

SCG track not ideal: Gavaskar; Gambhir says 'spicy'

SCG track not ideal: Gavaskar; Gambhir says 'spicy'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The Sydney Cricket Ground track was "not ideal" for a Test match, according to batting great Sunil Gavaskar, but India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir praised the wicket as "spicy" and "result-oriented".

HIL: Kalinga Lancers hit Bengal Tigers for a six

HIL: Kalinga Lancers hit Bengal Tigers for a six

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Kalinga Lancers notched up their first win of the league with a 6-0 hammering of Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers.

Sabalenka sizzles on rain-hit day at Australian Open

Sabalenka sizzles on rain-hit day at Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with an easy victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday.

Priyanka Nag: How I Won The Best Designer Award

Priyanka Nag: How I Won The Best Designer Award

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'The jury panel said that my collection should not be limited to a college fashion show; it had much more potential. They encouraged me to sign up for the annual National Designer Awards organised by the World Designing Forum.'

'It was nice catching up skipper!'

'It was nice catching up skipper!'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Gautam Gambhir and Mahendra Singh Dhoni catch up after the CSK-LSG game.

'Jaiswal's run-out broke Kohli's concentration'

'Jaiswal's run-out broke Kohli's concentration'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal's run out will be huge in the broader context of the fourth Test match against India as it also affected Virat Kohli's concentration

Doctors Review: Marred By Chronic Melodrama

Doctors Review: Marred By Chronic Melodrama

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Doctors has soap opera level of plot developments that veer off to melodrama and struggle to keep you engaged, observes Mayur Sanap.

'Would be great to be back at RCB'

'Would be great to be back at RCB'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The two-day IPL mega auction will take place in Jeddah on Sunday and Monday. Mayank, who represented Sunrisers Hyderabad last season, was released by the franchise ahead of the auction.

Why last 3 years were the 'hardest' for Steve Smith

Why last 3 years were the 'hardest' for Steve Smith

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Australia's senior batter Steve Smith said the last three years have been the most challenging because of Kookaburra changing their ball in 2020.