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'Virat doesn't take a backward step'

'Virat doesn't take a backward step'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

'His team mirrors the way he plays his cricket.'

Rain master Hamilton storms to Styrian GP pole

Rain master Hamilton storms to Styrian GP pole

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Lewis Hamilton managed to make the most of the adverse conditions to take pole position for Sunday's race.

When a fighter pilot prepares to fly...

When a fighter pilot prepares to fly...

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

What does a fighter pilot feel as he takes off and lands his battle-ready aircraft? Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) takes you through those emotions.

Thompson-Herah does sprint 'double-double' with 200m gold

Thompson-Herah does sprint 'double-double' with 200m gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah made Olympic history in Tokyo Tuesday, blazing to victory in the 200 metres to complete an unprecedented women's sprinting "double-double".

What's Sarah Jane Dias up to?

What's Sarah Jane Dias up to?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

What's cookin', good lookin'?

With eye on China, PM's Op-Ed hails India-Japan ties

With eye on China, PM's Op-Ed hails India-Japan ties

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Prime Minister Modi, who is in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit of the Quad leaders at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, penned an op-ed on the vibrant relations between India and Japan in the Yomiuri Shimbun.

'In 5 days all students will be out of Ukraine'

'In 5 days all students will be out of Ukraine'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'We are trying to trace them.' 'We feel their phone batteries must have died because they are travelling by road.'

Azarenka lends tearful Kasatkina helping hand after injury

Azarenka lends tearful Kasatkina helping hand after injury

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Azarenka, 31, brought her an ice pack and a towel before helping the Russian qualifier, who burst into tears, to her chair where she received treatment.

MUST SEE: Stunning pix of India's landmarks

MUST SEE: Stunning pix of India's landmarks

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Rediff readers sent us these photographs of India from their travels.

Soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Cadiz

Soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Cadiz

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

IMAGES from soccer matches played on Monday.

Redemption tale: The Srikanth story of guts and grit

Redemption tale: The Srikanth story of guts and grit

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

He was hailed as the next big thing when he shocked five-time world and two-time Olympic champion, Lin Dan in the final of China Open Super Series Premier event, a performance that also held out promise of a medal at the Rio Olympics.

Sensex posts best gain in nearly 3 months on better monsoon forecast

Sensex posts best gain in nearly 3 months on better monsoon forecast

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Above normal monsoon forecast and strength in Asian equities lifted sentiments.

'Kohli a leader, his contributions have been immense'

'Kohli a leader, his contributions have been immense'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Virat Kohli's tenure as captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore may have ended without an IPL triumph but the franchise will nonetheless 'celebrate' his contributions over the years, said the team's pacer Harshal Patel.

India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman

India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

India is looking at near close to double-digit growth this year and the country will be one of the fastest-growing economies, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. The minister also emphasised that she expects the economic growth next year to be in the range of 7.5-8.5 per cent, which will be sustained for the next decade.

Diamond League meets to decide number of events: Coe

Diamond League meets to decide number of events: Coe

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The 63-year-old Coe, a double Olympics 1500m champion (1980 and 1984), is hoping that things will get clearer by next month.

'Imran Khan's praise of India was a surprise'

'Imran Khan's praise of India was a surprise'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'The India-Pakistan relationship is in a deep freeze, though it could be a lot worse had there not been a new LoC ceasefire a year ago.' 'The India-Pakistan relationship will only start to thaw if the Pakistani military decides it's prepared to push for detente.'

Football: Newcastle stun Leicester to ensure safety

Football: Newcastle stun Leicester to ensure safety

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Leicester pushed forward after the interval but were caught out on the break in the 64th minute when Ritchie's pass released Wilson who coolly rounded Schmeichel before sliding home.

Nike's Vaporfly shoes are fast, but are they fair?

Nike's Vaporfly shoes are fast, but are they fair?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Scientific studies as well as anecdotal evidence suggest that Nike's Vaporfly running shoes, equipped with super-springy foam soles encasing a carbon-fibre plate, can increase running efficiency by between 4% and 6%. The shoe has also raised question at World Athletics, the sport's governing body, which looks set to review its rules for elite racing in light of technological advances while allowing recreational runners to wear what they want.

Hima on medal-winning spree, wins fourth gold in 15 days!

Hima on medal-winning spree, wins fourth gold in 15 days!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Hima won in 23.25 seconds though the race had a mediocre field with most of the competitors representing clubs of CzechRepublic. Nonetheless, she is inching closer to her personal best of 23.10

8 facts you must know about skincare

8 facts you must know about skincare

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'One size fits all' approach doesn't work when it comes to skincare routines. You need to be patient, and understand what works best for your skin, warns Dr Dinesh Jain.

Amid Covid, exports could come as a saviour for India

Amid Covid, exports could come as a saviour for India

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Developed countries are relaxing restrictions on economic activity at a faster rate than expected. Global demand for consumer goods, intermediates and commodities is growing at a fast pace. Most exporters are flushed with orders, says T N C Rajagopalan.

Are Orgasms Reserved Mostly For Men?

Are Orgasms Reserved Mostly For Men?

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Desire is a strange thing.' 'It wells up uninvited and goes missing when most needed.'

How Olympic Games kept COVID spread at bay

How Olympic Games kept COVID spread at bay

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The situation inside the "bubble" stood in sharp contrast to outside, with a surge in infections fuelled by the Delta variant hitting daily records and for the first time crossing 5,000 in the host city, threatening to overwhelm Tokyo's hospitals.

WC qualifiers: England, Poland score big wins

WC qualifiers: England, Poland score big wins

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

A summary of Saturday's UEFA World Cup qualifiers.

'Not a perfect year for reforms, but one of the best years'

'Not a perfect year for reforms, but one of the best years'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Even as India continues on the priority watch list of the Office of the US Trade Representative, strong voices from Washington, DC, have spoken out in favour of India, reports Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com.

Toofaan review

Toofaan review

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Despite all its drawbacks, I was engrossed in Toofaan and the intensity Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra imbues it with for most part, observes Sukanya Verma.

Travel pics: When in Kolkata, don't miss these sights

Travel pics: When in Kolkata, don't miss these sights

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

We've been asking you to share your most interesting #India-Photos and travel stories.

The 'Satya' about Ram Gopal Varma

The 'Satya' about Ram Gopal Varma

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'There is a lot that I find extremely annoying in Ramu, like his constant attempts to shock and stir up controversy by needlessly needling sacred cows.' Subhash K Jha salutes the maverick filmmaker on his birthday.

Holder hails support towards 'Black Lives Matter'

Holder hails support towards 'Black Lives Matter'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

West Indies captain Jason Holder says both his team and England putting up a united front to show support for the Black Lives Matter campaign before the start of the first Test in Southampton meant the "world to him" and he feels Michael Holding's powerful speech on racism "in his veins". Both teams took the knee for 30 seconds in solidarity with the BLM movement before the start of play on Wednesday.

#BestPhotos: 15 top shots you will EVER see

#BestPhotos: 15 top shots you will EVER see

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The 2015 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards, the world's biggest photography competition, has announced the shortlists.

Insecure about your partner's GF?

Insecure about your partner's GF?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Focus on the very fact, he chose you over her, says Sybil Shiddell, country manager-India, Gleeden, an extra marital dating app.

Break Point review

Break Point review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Break Point is an emotional ride into Indian tennis' ultimate fairytale gone wrong, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

EPL PIX: Liverpool held; Spurs crush Southampton

EPL PIX: Liverpool held; Spurs crush Southampton

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Verstappen extends Red Bull contract till 2023

Verstappen extends Red Bull contract till 2023

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Dutch driver Max Verstappen has extended his contract with Red Bull until the end of 2023, the Formula One team announced in a statement on Tuesday. The Dutchman, who in 2016 became the youngest ever race winner in the sport's history, had been linked to both Ferrari and Mercedes in paddock speculation.

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.

Aussie captain frustrated with 'imperfect' DRS

Aussie captain frustrated with 'imperfect' DRS

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'It's just frustrating; I'd imagine it's frustrating for everyone.'

Photos! Futuristic styles that are too SEXY for this world

Photos! Futuristic styles that are too SEXY for this world

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Presenting some of the best looks from designer Iris Van Herpen's collection.

Target 20: Djokovic returns to Wimbledon with eye on record

Target 20: Djokovic returns to Wimbledon with eye on record

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Nadal will not be playing at Wimbledon, having decided to rest, while eight-time champion Federer is showing signs that, at 39, the window of opportunity to win one more Slam is closing.

In Pics: The futuristic hippie brigade is here!

In Pics: The futuristic hippie brigade is here!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Presenting the best looks from the Byblos show.

IPL 2022: How Will Second Half Play Out?

IPL 2022: How Will Second Half Play Out?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

IPL 2022 has passed the halfway mark after a month of high action and drama. So how will the second half play out for the teams still in contention for the playoffs?