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I can still win it all: PV Sindhu's message to critics

I can still win it all: PV Sindhu's message to critics

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

When the going gets tough for P V Sindhu, the star badminton player dives into her highly successful past to seek inspiration to keep going in her quest for more glory.

MS Dhoni Cricket Academy set up in Bengaluru

MS Dhoni Cricket Academy set up in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The objective of this initiative is to bring structured cricket coaching to all the aspiring cricketers.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad powers Maharashtra to victory, Kishan shines

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad powers Maharashtra to victory, Kishan shines

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad's whirlwind 148 not out powered Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Services

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Wing Commander Pratap Marathe's story is one of dedication, bravery, and humour, a shining example of the spirit of the Indian Air Force. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Wing Commander Marathe who passed into the ages last week.

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has. 'Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.' A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book, Shyam Benegal.

Fit-again Umran eyes strong comeback in Duleep Trophy

Fit-again Umran eyes strong comeback in Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Umran Malik has fully recovered from dengue and is fully focused on delivering his best performance at the upcoming Duleep Trophy.

I'm not done yet: PV Sindhu eyes LA 2028 Olympics

I'm not done yet: PV Sindhu eyes LA 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

PV Sindhu says if she remains injury-free and in peak physical condition, she will aim for a third medal.

He Delivered Milk When He Was 6. At 29 He's A Magistrate!

He Delivered Milk When He Was 6. At 29 He's A Magistrate!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Studying was never an important part of our life, surviving was.'

Meet The IAF's New Chief!

Meet The IAF's New Chief!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'He has remained the leader of our course all through 40 years, not allowing his energy and enthusiasm to fade. And through all his achievements, he has remained grounded.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes his NDA coursemate Amar Preet Singh as he takes over as Chief of the Air Staff.

Upton's mental masterclass: The secret behind Gukesh's triumph

Upton's mental masterclass: The secret behind Gukesh's triumph

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

D Gukesh credited mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton for helping him tame the 'emotional pressure' of competing at the World Chess Championship.

Physics Nobel goes to scientists who enabled machine learning

Physics Nobel goes to scientists who enabled machine learning

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday.

Bengali actor accuses Malayalam director of misbehaving

Bengali actor accuses Malayalam director of misbehaving

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Ranjith has reportedly rejected Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra's charge and said he was the "real victim" in the case.

Shami Bowls At NCA

Shami Bowls At NCA

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

'I decided to go full tilt, and I bowled at 100 per cent.'

Lots Of OTT Goodies To Watch, Guys!

Lots Of OTT Goodies To Watch, Guys!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Literary adaptations, whistleblower pursuits, kidnapped Santas and South India's biggest stars, Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.

Scary! North Korea Tests Suicide Drones

Scary! North Korea Tests Suicide Drones

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The glimpses of North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un during a performance test of indigenously developed attack or suicide drones at the Drone Institute of North Korea's Academy of Defence Sciences at an undisclosed location in North Korea, August 24, 2024.

Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The ceremony, held at the famous St Peter's Basilica and attended by clergy and dignitaries from around the world, witnessed the induction of 21 new cardinals from various countries.

Shami apologises to fans, vows to return stronger

Shami apologises to fans, vows to return stronger

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India pacer Mohammed Shami has apologised to the fans and the BCCI after the board decided against rushing his return to the team for the high-profile tour of Australia as he is yet to attain match fitness.

SMAT: Shami, Ajinkya Rahane turn back the clock

SMAT: Shami, Ajinkya Rahane turn back the clock

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Mohammed Shami claimed three wickets further building on his match fitness, while Abhishek Porel smashed a blistering fifty

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Prithvi Shaw back in the reckoning!

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Prithvi Shaw back in the reckoning!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Prithvi Shaw's inclusion comes as a fresh lease of life for the explosive batter who found himself out of reckoning in the Ranji Trophy.

Shah Rukh Gets Mobbed As He Flies Out For IIFA

Shah Rukh Gets Mobbed As He Flies Out For IIFA

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Shah Rukh Khan was mobbed by a throng of enthusiastic fans at Mumbai airport early Thursday morning as he departed for Abu Dhabi to host the IIFA Awards.

I'm World Champion, but Magnus is the best: D Gukesh

I'm World Champion, but Magnus is the best: D Gukesh

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

D Gukesh reflects on his historic world chess championship victory

EPL PIX: Draws order of the day as City, Liverpool, Chelsea held

EPL PIX: Draws order of the day as City, Liverpool, Chelsea held

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

Tilak Varma named India A captain for Asia Cup

Tilak Varma named India A captain for Asia Cup

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Placed in Group B, India A will kick off their campaign against Pakistan on October 19 at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Muscat.

Paralympics: Rubina wins 10m Air Pistol SH1 bronze

Paralympics: Rubina wins 10m Air Pistol SH1 bronze

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Rubina Francis won a bronze medal in the women's air pistol SH1 event final to continue the strong show from the country's shooters in the Paris Paralympics on Saturday.

Dravid Jr powers Bangalore to first-innings lead

Dravid Jr powers Bangalore to first-innings lead

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Rahul Dravid's younger son, Anvay, has followed in his father's footsteps by making a significant impact in the KSCA Under-16 Inter-Zonal tournament.

'Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar, Kohli': Greg Chappell

'Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar, Kohli': Greg Chappell

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal looks well-placed to carry forward the glorious legacy of batting excellence established by the likes of Sachin Tendukar and Virat Kohli, said former India coach Greg Chappell.

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'If you just listen to the lyrics, they're so simple. It's definitely a great philosophy to live life by.'

2024 Economics Nobel awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A Robinson

2024 Economics Nobel awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A Robinson

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Monday has decided to award the 2024 Nobel Prize also known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity."

Why Aus teen Konstas should not be rushed into Test cricket

Why Aus teen Konstas should not be rushed into Test cricket

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Konstas, Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft among others are looking to get into the Australian XI as Khawaja's opening partner in the series against India.

Gukesh is WORLD CHESS CHAMPION!

Gukesh is WORLD CHESS CHAMPION!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh, 18, has claimed a historic victory over defending World Champion Ding Liren in the 14th game of the World Chess Championship in Singapore on Thursday.

Why Rohit might be better off batting at No. 6

Why Rohit might be better off batting at No. 6

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma may just avoid being swayed by the proverbial outside noise and stick to the number six slot for at least the third Test against Australia, starting this weekend.

'Economics Nobel' for research into prosperity of nations

'Economics Nobel' for research into prosperity of nations

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Monday has decided to award the 2024 Nobel Prize also known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A Robinson 'for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity'.

'You Go Through A Lot More Besides Winning & Losing'

'You Go Through A Lot More Besides Winning & Losing'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'It's very heartening because it's a kind of underdog story and you know, we're not a big film, we're not with big people, we have not been able to plaster ourselves all over the place to make ourselves be seen and watched.' 'But still, we have managed to somehow get here.'

Another Injury Blow For Shami!

Another Injury Blow For Shami!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The pacer, who was on the road to recovery from an ankle injury, has suffered a flare-up in his right knee, potentially delaying his return to competitive cricket.

Duleep Trophy: Injured Suryakumar sidelined

Duleep Trophy: Injured Suryakumar sidelined

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Simultaneously, India A and India B will clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in the other match of the competition.

India's Youth outclass Australia, seal ODI series

India's Youth outclass Australia, seal ODI series

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Opener Sahil Parakh made an aggressive unbeaten hundred as India Under-19 brushed aside Australia by nine wickets inon Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match youth ODIs.

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Given his recent spate of successes and acclaim in solo leads, one would have thought the 12th Fail star would want to make the most of it. Instead, he's keen to shift the focus on his family life.

Yash Dhull's journey from heart surgery to Ranji ton

Yash Dhull's journey from heart surgery to Ranji ton

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Delhi batter Yash Dhull expressed gratefulness on his return to action following a heart surgery back in July.

Leo's 50 Today: His 10 Best Movies!

Leo's 50 Today: His 10 Best Movies!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Namrata Thakker picks her 10 favourite Leo movies.

Delhi basement deaths: 13 'illegal' coaching centres sealed

Delhi basement deaths: 13 'illegal' coaching centres sealed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A team of the civic body reached the Old Rajinder Nagar area to seal several illegally-run basements of coaching centres, a statement by the Delhi government said.