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Want a happy marriage? Have sex just once a week!

Want a happy marriage? Have sex just once a week!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

There is no significant link between having sex more than once a week and greater happiness, says a new study.

Rotating the strike was the key: Laxman

Rotating the strike was the key: Laxman

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

V V S Laxman on Sunday said he improved as a one-day player only after he worked hard on rotating the strike.

Warm-up match abandoned due to rain

Warm-up match abandoned due to rain

Rediff.com19 Aug 2007

Chasing a victory target of 297, India were 32 without loss in 6.5 overs against England Lions when rain stopped play in the one-day tour match at Northampton.

Are India's selectors biased?

Are India's selectors biased?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Or is John Wright using the issue to promote his book?

Chappell arrives in India

Chappell arrives in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

The newly-appointed Indian cricket team's coach is expected to begin his stint with the team in the first week of July.

Job done for Mourinho after comfortable win

Job done for Mourinho after comfortable win

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho said his team's comfortable 2-0 victory over Levski Sofia on Tuesday, felt more like a friendly than a Champions League match.

'Beckham won't break England caps record'

'Beckham won't break England caps record'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Goalkeeper Peter Shilton said he would be the first to congratulate David Beckham if he beat his record -- but would be surprised if he did.

Dravid is not a born leader: Boycott

Dravid is not a born leader: Boycott

Rediff.com7 May 2007

The former England batsman believes Rahul Dravid needs to be more assertive for the team to rediscover success.

England players hit by stomach virus in Sri Lanka

England players hit by stomach virus in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

England's build-up to their one-day series in Sri Lanka has been hit by a stomach virus sweeping through the squad.

Never been prouder of our son, says mother of scribe BEHEADED by ISIS militants

Never been prouder of our son, says mother of scribe BEHEADED by ISIS militants

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The mother of executed photo-journalist James Wright Foley, 40, has issued a statement after a video surfaced on Tuesday showing his horrific beheading by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists as revenge for US airstrikes in Iraq.

Cell phone users suffer from 'ringxiety'

Cell phone users suffer from 'ringxiety'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

A survey has found that about two thirds of those polled suffer from the phenomenon of "ringxiety" - hearing the mobile phone ring or feeling it vibrate when it is not actually ringing.

Crushed pills could be fatal

Crushed pills could be fatal

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

A group of experts, including pharmacists and lawyers, said that pills are often coated with a special material that governs their release into the body, but crushing them disturbs this system.

England call up spinner Swann for Sri Lanka series

England call up spinner Swann for Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

England have named a 15-man squad for next month's one-day series in Sri Lanka, staying loyal to the players who sealed a 4-3 series win over India.

India elect to bat in decider

India elect to bat in decider

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

India brought in left-armer Rudra Pratap Singh in place of Ajit Agarkar for the seventh and final ODI against England.

Man Utd, Chelsea in FA Cup semis

Man Utd, Chelsea in FA Cup semis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 and league leaders Manchester United overcame Middlesbrough 1-0.

Trailer Review: Get ready for Ant-Man

Trailer Review: Get ready for Ant-Man

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The action looks good but not spectacular (yet).

Dravid is a perfect role model: Sachin

Dravid is a perfect role model: Sachin

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

Want to make it big in cricket? Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar has a tip — follow 'The Wall' Rahul Dravid.

Matches being fixed even now: ICC

Matches being fixed even now: ICC

Rediff.com5 May 2004

The ICC fears that bookies in the sub-continent are active clandestinely even today.

The world's biggest planes

The world's biggest planes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

A new generation of superjets comes to life.

UK: Man charged with prostitutes' murders

UK: Man charged with prostitutes' murders

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Twice-married Steve Wright, who was arrested on Tuesday morning from his home in the red light area of Ipswich, has been charged for killing and dumping all five women in a murder spree, which shocked Britain.

Hayden defends high-risk game

Hayden defends high-risk game

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

Matthew Hayden says his relative one-day famine is a result of the high-octane, high-risk tactics of the Australian side.

Oldest English Test player Reg Simpson dies at 93

Oldest English Test player Reg Simpson dies at 93

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Former England cricketer Reg Simpson, who is the oldest surviving player to have played in a Test match for the country, has reportedly passed away at the age of 93.

India to use secret slogan for series

India to use secret slogan for series

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

A secret slogan summarising their goals for the series will be used to inspire and motivate the Indian cricketers as they strive for their first Test win on Australian soil since 1981.

Gilchrist 'alienated' from team

Gilchrist 'alienated' from team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Adam Gilchrist won praise for sportsmanship after "walking" during a World Cup match, but there was no such joy in the dressing room. His teammates were "pissed off".

Needed: 10,000 Angel Investors

Needed: 10,000 Angel Investors

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The Center for Venture Research estimates that there are about 200,000 angel investors in the United States. By this count, India needs at least 10,000 of them.

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Seven of the 10 finalists were Indian-Americans.

Dungarpur slams Ganguly

Dungarpur slams Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

The Indian team manager in Pakistan labelled the deposed captain as the laziest member of the team.

How Ganguly's gamble on youngsters helped India retain Dhoni

How Ganguly's gamble on youngsters helped India retain Dhoni

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

'Ganguly, who turns 46 on Sunday, was one of the sharpest and farsighted cricketing minds, says Abhirup Bhattacharya in a biography on the former India cricketer, titled - 'Winning Like Sourav: Think & Succeed Like Ganguly'.

'He might have prolonged his career, but he wouldn't have been Sehwag'

'He might have prolonged his career, but he wouldn't have been Sehwag'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Amazed by the mental strength that Virender Sehwag exhibited in his prime, former Australian captain Ian Chappell said he would miss the just-retired Indian swashbuckler, who could well have continued but only if he sacrificed his natural game.

Indian team for Pak series on Sat

Indian team for Pak series on Sat

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

'My career had more quality than quantity'

'My career had more quality than quantity'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'It's like sometimes you go to a top restaurant and order a dish, the food quantity might be less, but if the quality and taste is good, then it leaves a mark forever.' 'As far as my career is concerned, I think I delivered quality.' 'I last played for India in 2006, but even today when people meet me they remember Kaif as the best fielder who could take some amazing catches, get run outs and save runs on the field.'

'I'm proud of my last name'

'I'm proud of my last name'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

'My father worked very hard to earn the name he has got. I'll never consider it a disadvantage or something that puts pressure on me,' says Rohan Gavaskar.

Does India need a foreign hockey coach?

Does India need a foreign hockey coach?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Do you think a foreign coach in hockey can replicate John Wright's success with the cricket team?

World Cup hoodoo torments Spain

World Cup hoodoo torments Spain

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Chappell in favour of fielding coach

Chappell in favour of fielding coach

Rediff.com29 May 2005

The BCCI, however, said there was no proposal for a bowling coach as that would lead to dual authority

More in favour of bowling coach

More in favour of bowling coach

Rediff.com13 May 2005

The chairman of selectors said India needed a bowling coach in addition to a main team coach.

Rohit Sharma bags a hat-trick of trophies

Rohit Sharma bags a hat-trick of trophies

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Rohit Sharma won the prestigious Maruti Suzuki ESPN Cricinfo award for the third year in a row.

Tight security for Indian conditioning camp

Tight security for Indian conditioning camp

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

The first session of the three-day camp will start at 1300 IST at the Eden Gardens.