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Tokyo Games: Athletes in ACTION!

Tokyo Games: Athletes in ACTION!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The Joy and Drama of Track and Field at the Olympics.

Tough to drop in-form Khawaja, says Cummins

Tough to drop in-form Khawaja, says Cummins

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja's fairytale comeback has presented Australia with a selection headache, and captain Pat Cummins conceded it would be hard to drop the in-form batsman from the fifth and final Ashes test against England in Hobart next week.

Vaughan slams India's 'atrocious' fielding

Vaughan slams India's 'atrocious' fielding

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Michael Vaughan said India's fielding during the third T20I against Australia was 'atrocious'

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Images from Day 1 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

As Kohli turns 34, 'Viratians' can't keep calm

As Kohli turns 34, 'Viratians' can't keep calm

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli, who will turn 34 on Saturday, is back in his element

Smith gets one up on Kohli

Smith gets one up on Kohli

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Australia batsman Steve Smith on Friday not only equalled Virat Kohli's tally of 27 Test centuries, but also became the second-fastest batsman to reach the landmark.

Medvedev routs Tsitsipas to set up Djokovic final

Medvedev routs Tsitsipas to set up Djokovic final

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Russia's fourth seed Daniil Medvedev crushed Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to set up a title clash with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

Warner injury blow for Australia in Sydney ODI

Warner injury blow for Australia in Sydney ODI

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Australia's David Warner was taken to hospital for scans on a groin strain on Sunday, prompting a nervous wait for the hosts ahead of the start of the Test series against India in Adelaide on December 17.

Indian women's tour of Australia postponed due to COVID

Indian women's tour of Australia postponed due to COVID

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The Australia-India women's ODI series slated for next month has been postponed to next season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Jadeja leave Australia in a mess

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Jadeja leave Australia in a mess

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav left Australia reeling on 236/6.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday.

PHOTOS: Captain Kohli leads India's fightback on Day 2

PHOTOS: Captain Kohli leads India's fightback on Day 2

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Captain Virat Kohli determinedly led India's fightback on an engrossing day two on Saturday, blunting Australia's bowling attack to leave the second Test hanging in the balance.

OTT THIS WEEK: PUSHPA. DIANA. AYUSHMANN. DENZEL. AFFLECK.

OTT THIS WEEK: PUSHPA. DIANA. AYUSHMANN. DENZEL. AFFLECK.

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Catch it all on OTT this week.

I wanted to be the best and I worked hard for it: Suryakumar

I wanted to be the best and I worked hard for it: Suryakumar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

'I enjoy this game, whenever I go in to bat, I put up a show.'

PIX: Starc dominates for Australia as New Zealand crumble

PIX: Starc dominates for Australia as New Zealand crumble

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between Australia and New Zealand in Perth on Friday

India's top-order faces stern test from SA quicks

India's top-order faces stern test from SA quicks

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje are expected to spit fire on a track that will offer steep bounce as India's top-order gears up for its toughest test in adverse conditions against a top-notch South African side in the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Indian teams made winning starts in the Open and women's sections of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai on Friday.

Oscar Winner. Love. Superheroes. Swansongs.

Oscar Winner. Love. Superheroes. Swansongs.

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Sukanya Verma feels there's much to look forward on OTT this week.

Justice For Shami!

Justice For Shami!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

I said to myself, why should the player suffer if he was innocent while I went about settling scores with the Board? If I didn't finish the enquiry in time, Shami's career would be harmed and perhaps irretrievably so. I decided to complete the probe within the stipulated time and got going right away.

BEST SPORTS PHOTOS FROM 2021!

BEST SPORTS PHOTOS FROM 2021!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Here is a compilation of some of the best photos from 2021...

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui among 4 Indians honoured with Pulitzer Prize

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui among 4 Indians honoured with Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The award-winning journalist was killed in July last while covering clashes between Afghan troops and the Taliban in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar city.

It would be better for everyone if Djokovic were playing: Nadal

It would be better for everyone if Djokovic were playing: Nadal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Rafael Nadal is taking no pleasure from the absence of great rival Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, even if it means he has a clearer shot at the Grand Slam title record.

Tokyo Games: FABULOUS Pix!

Tokyo Games: FABULOUS Pix!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

Neeraj Chopra disappointed at losing out opportunity to be India's flag-bearer at CWG opening ceremony

Neeraj Chopra disappointed at losing out opportunity to be India's flag-bearer at CWG opening ceremony

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Neeraj was all set to defend his title in Birmingham, but pulled out of the multi-sport event after his medical team advised a month's rest after MRI scan showed a minor injury.

Is Neeraj Chopra India's greatest athlete?

Is Neeraj Chopra India's greatest athlete?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'I don't think I should think about that, it's up to the people to think'

How concussion substitute Chahal fired India to win

How concussion substitute Chahal fired India to win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Concussion substitute Yuzvendra Chahal took three wickets as India beat Australia

Super Blood Moon leaves people mesmerised!

Super Blood Moon leaves people mesmerised!

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Stunning images of the Super Flower Blood Moon has left people around the world gasping. A super blood moon is a combination of a total lunar eclipse and a brighter-than-usual supermoon. The biggest draw of this celestial event is that a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse are occurring simultaneously. In the past 10 years, there have been just 10 total lunar eclipses. The next total lunar eclipse will occur about a year from now. But a near-total eclipse will come on the night of November 18 to 19, says Diana Hannikainen, observing editor at Sky & Telescope.

William, Harry condemn BBC 'deceit' over Diana interview

William, Harry condemn BBC 'deceit' over Diana interview

Rediff.com21 May 2021

In separate statements following an independent inquiry's conclusion that the BBC "fell short of the high standards of integrity and transparency which are its hallmark", her sons blamed the controversial 1995 interview for her "fear and paranoia" that damaged their parents' relationship.

Kohli recalls Dhoni's advice while talking about Pant

Kohli recalls Dhoni's advice while talking about Pant

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Kohli is confident that Pant will not repeat his mistakes and make his opportunities count.

Superman Sanju saves a six

Superman Sanju saves a six

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

What would have been a six for Maxwell was kept down to just two runs courtesy of Samson's splendid work.

Ex-captain Taylor says Smith's return could heal old wounds

Ex-captain Taylor says Smith's return could heal old wounds

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Former skipper Mark Taylor has backed the appointment of Steve Smith as Australia's vice-captain more than three years after he was stripped of the captaincy for his involvement in the Newlands ball-tampering scandal.

Ask Hardik why he is not playing Ranji Trophy: Chetan Sharma

Ask Hardik why he is not playing Ranji Trophy: Chetan Sharma

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The 28-year-old, who received a lot of flak for not bowling during India's dismal T20 World Cup campaign, hasn't played red ball cricket since December 2018 and has often admitted that injuries have put a spanner on his prospects in the longest format of the game.

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

What Katy Perry thinks of being a mom

What Katy Perry thinks of being a mom

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'When a mom finally goes back to work (whatever profession they do), she's coming from a full-time job,' new mom Katy Perry tweeted.

Aus Open PIX: Wow! Krejcikova, Keys are in quarters

Aus Open PIX: Wow! Krejcikova, Keys are in quarters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Images from Day 7 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

India fined for slow over-rate in third T20I vs Australia

India fined for slow over-rate in third T20I vs Australia

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The Indian team has been fined 20 per cent of its match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the third T20 International against Australia in Sydney on Tuesday.

Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Images from Day 6 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Capacity crowd expected at SCG for final T20

Capacity crowd expected at SCG for final T20

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

In a world scarred by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ODI series between Australia and India saw the return of spectators with restrictions.

Look who came to the Australian Open quarters!

Look who came to the Australian Open quarters!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Look who we spotted at the Melbourne Park this year.