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Haryana enforce follow-on on Karnataka

Haryana enforce follow-on on Karnataka

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Seamer Harshal Patel wreaked havoc as Haryana enforced follow-on on hosts Karnataka in a group league game of the Ranji Trophy in Hubli on Monday.

Ryder Cup: US sizzle in sunshine to lead Europe 5-3

Ryder Cup: US sizzle in sunshine to lead Europe 5-3

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

The United States, led by Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley, snatched a 5-3 lead over Europe on a gripping first day of the 39th Ryder Cup on Friday.

F1: Hamilton fastest, Verstappen shines in wet Monaco

F1: Hamilton fastest, Verstappen shines in wet Monaco

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was fastest but teenage rookie Max Verstappen stood out with an eye-catching practice performance on a rainy Thursday at the Monaco Grand Prix.

14 hours inside Taj on 26/11 in a tell-all book

14 hours inside Taj on 26/11 in a tell-all book

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

On November 26 in 2008, a trainee at Mumbai's Taj Hotel witnessed one of the biggest terror attacks in the country. The over 14 hours he spent battling fear and terror and in rescuing and securing the safety of hotel guests are now documented in a new book by that management rookie, Ankur Chawla.

Lahiri moves into top-10 in Mexico

Lahiri moves into top-10 in Mexico

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

India's Anirban Lahiri gave himself a good shot at another top-10 finish with a steady two-under 69 at the OHL Classic golf tournament.

Golf sensation Ko to balance Tour demands with university life

Golf sensation Ko to balance Tour demands with university life

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Rookie golf sensation Lydia Ko says she will have to learn to balance the demands of the LPGA Tour with her upcoming studies after being admitted to one of South Korea's most prestigious universities.

Hong Kong Open: Randhawa tied 17th

Hong Kong Open: Randhawa tied 17th

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa opened strongly with a two-under 68 to be placed at tied 17th after the first round of UBS Hong Kong Open at the Hong Kong Golf club on Thursday.

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Two months on from the interview, Bancroft said he had been in touch with Warner, and that all three banned players had supported each other through their "journey".

Review: Jab Tak Hai Jaan's breezy romance has weak story

Review: Jab Tak Hai Jaan's breezy romance has weak story

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Jab Tak Hai Jaan is nothing more than lovely fluff that could have been shorter, snappier but is definitely worth watching once for the man whose name appears against the bright blue sky Mr Yash Chopra.

Ames and Durant qualify for US Open

Ames and Durant qualify for US Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Canadian Stephen Ames and American Joe Durant were among nine players who booked their places at next week's US Open in a weather-delayed sectional qualifier in Memphis, Tennessee, on Tuesday.

Revealed! Warner told me to tamper with ball, says Bancroft

Revealed! Warner told me to tamper with ball, says Bancroft

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Former Australia opening batsman Cameron Bancroft has broken his silence on the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, casting David Warner as the instigator and himself as an impressionable rookie that just wanted to "fit in" to the team.

'My sons will speak about it for years': Pakistan's Azhar on bizzare run out

'My sons will speak about it for years': Pakistan's Azhar on bizzare run out

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Azhar Ali's bizarre run-out during day three of the second Test against Australia has set himself up for a life-time of teasing from his children, the Pakistan batsman joked.

Hamilton backs 'former foe' Alonso to win F1 world title

Hamilton backs 'former foe' Alonso to win F1 world title

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton has tipped once bitter team-mate, Fernando Alonso to win the world title duel with Sebastian Vettel.

Vikas loses, Kanwar assured of bronze in Kazakhstan

Vikas loses, Kanwar assured of bronze in Kazakhstan

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Olympics-bound boxer Vikas Krishan made a surprise exit from the third International Republic of Kazakhstan President's Cup, losing to local player Kojabekov Bakhitjan in the quarter-finals of the welterweight division in Almaty on Friday.

We believe we are going to win against India: Rabada

We believe we are going to win against India: Rabada

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada feels the upcoming T20I and Test series against India is a chance for his embattled team to figure where it stands against the world's best in a tough transition journey.

Ultimate pace battle on the cards as Australia take on South Africa

Ultimate pace battle on the cards as Australia take on South Africa

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Australia captain Steve Smith expects his touring batsmen to be given a thorough test of their credentials when they face South Africa's formidable attack on pace-friendly pitches in a four-Test series beginning in March.

Davis Cup: Paes leads inexperienced squad against Korea

Davis Cup: Paes leads inexperienced squad against Korea

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Thrust into action courtesy a controversy, it will be a test of nerves and skill for the Indian rookies when they take on South Korea in the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie, beginning in New Delhi on Wednesday.

As Army bares its artillery might, Bofors gun is the star

As Army bares its artillery might, Bofors gun is the star

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

A peek into the Indian Army's Exercise Topchi exercise at the School of Artillery in Deolali

As Army bares its artillery might, Bofors gun is the star

As Army bares its artillery might, Bofors gun is the star

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Rediff.com's exclusive peek at Indian Army's Topchi exercise at the School of Artillery in Deolali

Ferrari's Leclerc claims first F1 win in Belgium

Ferrari's Leclerc claims first F1 win in Belgium

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc held off Lewis Hamilton to win his first Formula One race on Sunday in the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.

Disqualified and excluded, Lahiri's President's Cup woes continue

Disqualified and excluded, Lahiri's President's Cup woes continue

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Anirban Lahiri had an afternoon to forget as he and his International team mates were left humbled by a rampaging United States who grabbed a commanding 8-2 lead on Friday in the Presidents Cup.

Bollywood's BEST ACTORS of 2019

Bollywood's BEST ACTORS of 2019

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Here is Sukanya Verma's pick of 10 best male performances of the year.

F1: Force India hit with strange sanction

F1: Force India hit with strange sanction

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Force India collected one of Formula One's stranger sanctions on Sunday when they were given a suspended 25,000-euro ($27,317.50) fine for a breach of the rules concerning driver numbers on their cars.

Ryder Cup: Who said what...

Ryder Cup: Who said what...

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Triumphant European Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn said his 12 players had made his job an "easy one" during a weekend in which they comprehensively outplayed the United States in France.

Now, radio host claims Roebuck made him 'uncomfortable'

Now, radio host claims Roebuck made him 'uncomfortable'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Late cricket writer Peter Roebuck's mysterious personal life has become a subject of speculation after his suicide in South Africa with a radio host claiming that the celebrated journalist made him feel 'uncomfotable' and acted 'inappropriately' during an interaction.

'Pataal Lok is political'

'Pataal Lok is political'

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'We wanted to explore the divisions in India -- be it class, caste, language, religion or gender.'

Bailey as Aussie T20 skipper, not amusing: Chappell

Bailey as Aussie T20 skipper, not amusing: Chappell

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell feels the national team's captaincy has been devalued by the appointment of rookie George Bailey as Twenty20 skipper.

Karthikeyan to race for HRT in 2012

Karthikeyan to race for HRT in 2012

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan will join Pedro de la Rosa to complete the HRT line-up for the 2012 Formula One World Championship, the Spanish team announced on Friday.

Lahiri battles windy conditions to surge ahead

Lahiri battles windy conditions to surge ahead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Anirban Lahiri overcame swirling winds for an opening round three-under-par 69 to ignite his title defence at the Panasonic Open India on Thursday. Prom Meesawat of Thailand was among eight players tied in second place on 70 with Asian Tour rookie James Byrne of Scotland, Australians Adam Groom and Scott Barr and Indians Shankar Das, Ashok Kumar, Sanjay Kumar and Digvijay Singh at the US$300,000 event.

PHOTOS: WI record comfortable win to level series

PHOTOS: WI record comfortable win to level series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

IMAGES from the 2nd T20 International played between India and West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Sukanya Verma takes a look at some of Bollywood's most playful, popular Gujarati acts in recent times.

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

It was Soni Somarajan's biggest dream -- to see himself as a proud member of the Indian Armed Forces. When Life brutally shattered that dream, he wove a new one.

Cricket Buzz: Harmanpreet ruled out of England series

Cricket Buzz: Harmanpreet ruled out of England series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Indian women's team was dealt a big blow after vice-captain and premier batswoman Harmanpreet Kaur was ruled out of the upcoming limited overs series against England with an ankle injury.

Does Nawaz fail Thackeray?

Does Nawaz fail Thackeray?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Can Nawazuddin Siddiqui bring Bal Thackeray's powerful personality to life? Syed Firdaus Ashraf watches the Thackeray trailer to find out.

Verstappen ends F1 pole wait with a first in Hungary

Verstappen ends F1 pole wait with a first in Hungary

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrated his first Formula One pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday.

Finch says finger would need to be cut off to miss Boxing Day

Finch says finger would need to be cut off to miss Boxing Day

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Australia opening batsman Aaron Finch has declared himself fit for the Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne and said his injured finger would need to be cut off to prevent him from playing in front of his home state's fans.

FIVE reasons why Pant should be picked for World Cup

FIVE reasons why Pant should be picked for World Cup

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

A pure match-winner, a back-up opener and an effortless six-hitter in the class of Rohit Sharma -- Rishabh Pant merits selection in India's World Cup squad.

Actors To Watch Out For!

Actors To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Check out the new talent of 2018.

India thrash England by 95 runs to complete whitewash

India thrash England by 95 runs to complete whitewash

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Diwali celebrations came a day early for India, as they completed a 5-0 whitewash of England with a crushing 95-run victory in the fifth and final One-day International in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Davis Cup: Sanam, Yuki lose in straight sets

Davis Cup: Sanam, Yuki lose in straight sets

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

India got off to a worst possible start in their Asia Ocenia Group I Davis Cup tie losing both the singles matches against Uzbekistan who took a 2-0 lead in Namangan.