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Tendulkar's dream: To see Americans carry Indian phones

Tendulkar's dream: To see Americans carry Indian phones

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

'We want to make in India but it will depend on volumes and partner ecosystem.'

ISL: Misfiring Chennaiyin rally to hold Kolkata

ISL: Misfiring Chennaiyin rally to hold Kolkata

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC rallied from one-goal deficit to play out a 1-1 draw against Atletico de Kolkata in their Indian Super League football match in Chennai.

Time magazine names Tendulkar 'Person of the Week'

Time magazine names Tendulkar 'Person of the Week'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Global adulation continued to pour in for Sachin Tendulkar, as after being named Person of the Moment, Time magazine has now conferred the retiring batting legend with the 'Person of the Week' honour.

Sachin Tendulkar is Time magazine's 'Person of the Moment'

Sachin Tendulkar is Time magazine's 'Person of the Moment'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Accolades continued to pour in for the retiring Sachin Tendulkar with Time magazine naming the legendary Indian batsman its 'Person of the Moment'.

CAB apologises again, for 'Welcome Mr Anjali Tendulkar' gaffe

CAB apologises again, for 'Welcome Mr Anjali Tendulkar' gaffe

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) it seems has got it totally wrong this time. While going overboard with preparations pertaining to Sachin Tendulkar's 199th Test match, the body it seems has neglected the very basic arrangements.

Six years later, Rohit finally makes Test debut

Six years later, Rohit finally makes Test debut

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Six years later, Rohit Sharma makes his Test debut. It was supposed to happen at the VCA stadium in Jamtha (Nagpur) back in February 2010.

Tendulkar reminisces about late Raj 'bhai' Dungarpur

Tendulkar reminisces about late Raj 'bhai' Dungarpur

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Tendulkar inaugurated a gate named after the late former selection committee chairman at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai.

Constantine, Herbert high on AIFF's list for coach's job

Constantine, Herbert high on AIFF's list for coach's job

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Englishman Stephen Constantine and New Zealander Ricki Herbert, have been short-listed to take over from Dutchman Wim Koevermans as the new coach of the national football team.

How ISL has taken over Indian football

How ISL has taken over Indian football

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Five years after the Indian Super League was established, so has its effective preeminence in Indian football.

'Anelka gives massive boost to ISL'

'Anelka gives massive boost to ISL'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Mumbai City FC manager Peter Reid is all praise for his star signing, Frenchman Nicholas Anelka.

ISL trophy launched in presence of icon players

ISL trophy launched in presence of icon players

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

The glittering trophy, which will be awarded to the winner of the Indian Super League, was unveiled by chairperson of IMG-Reliance, Nita Ambani, in the presence of icon players Alessandro Del Piero and Fredrik Ljungberg among others.

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The board has formulated new sports guidelines for schools mandating them to have a daily sports period for class 9 to 12 so as to prevent students from having a sedentary lifestyle and turning into couch potatoes.

PHOTOS: CM Mamata felicitates Atletico de Kolkata team

PHOTOS: CM Mamata felicitates Atletico de Kolkata team

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The members of the victorious inaugural Indian Super League Football Championship Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) were felicitated by West Bengal government.

DON'T MISS! 10 Best Photos of the week

DON'T MISS! 10 Best Photos of the week

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Rediff.com brings you a collection of some of the best sports images from around the world.

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne to play T20 matches in US

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne to play T20 matches in US

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

In an effort to popularize cricket in the US, several icons including master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and spin wizard Shane Warne will play T20 matches in the US in November.

'India is between sleeping giant and rising competitor'

'India is between sleeping giant and rising competitor'

Rediff.com29 May 2018

New Zealand football coach Fritz Schmid, on Tuesday, dubbed India lying somewhere between 'a sleeping giant and a rising competitor'.

Started playing because of Sachin: Kohli

Started playing because of Sachin: Kohli

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Virat Kohli is in the form of his life with several former players like Brett Lee comparing him to India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, but the hero of India's T20 triumph in Australia was full of praise for the master blaster. Kohli, who started playing in 2008 when Tendulkar was still in his pomp called the Mumbai batsman his 'main inspiration' to take up the game. Speaking to Australian power-hitter Glenn Maxwell for Cricket Australia's website cricket.com.au, Kohli said, "I started playing cricket because of him (Tendulkar) and I was inspired to do the things that he did playing for the country. "He really helped me with little things that I could improve on in my game. If he saw

Abhishek Bachchan unveils Chennaiyin FC jersey

Abhishek Bachchan unveils Chennaiyin FC jersey

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Thursday was a landmark day for Chennaiyin FC. The Hero Indian Super League franchise launched their home jersey and also announced prominent real estate developers Ozone Group as their principal sponsor.

ISL: Chennaiyin thrash defending champs Atletico in first leg semi-final

ISL: Chennaiyin thrash defending champs Atletico in first leg semi-final

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

A clinical performance from Chennaiyin FC saw them thrash defending champions Atletico de Kolkata 3-0 in the first leg semi-final of the Indian Super League, in Pune on Saturday.

'This World Cup will be a lot more competitive and important'

'This World Cup will be a lot more competitive and important'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Sachin Tendulkar believes the upcoming 50-over World Cup will be different from its past editions because of changes in rules and the advent of Twenty20 cricket.

Modi to join Gandhi, Obamas at Madame Tussauds

Modi to join Gandhi, Obamas at Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the other famous housemates at the museum.

Dhoni points out 'Sachine' gaffe, CAB issues apology

Dhoni points out 'Sachine' gaffe, CAB issues apology

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

A day after reports surfaced in the media about Sachin Tendulkar not being too happy about the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) going overboard with celebrations pertaining to his 199th Test appearance, the latter was caught short of the crease again.

'It is a cricketing tragedy to see the West Indies like this...'

'It is a cricketing tragedy to see the West Indies like this...'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The halcyon days of those thrilling 1980s and early 1990s teams, when Curtly Ambrose and his fellow pace demons inspired fear and batting blasters like Viv Richards looked so imperious on English tours, have never felt more like pre-history.

Ganguly to captain Libra Legends in MCL

Ganguly to captain Libra Legends in MCL

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was on Tuesday named captain and ambassador of Libra Legends in the upcoming Masters Champions League to be played in Dubai and Sharjah from January 28 to February 13. Ganguly will lead a team which will have South African iconic all-rounder Jacques Kallis, left-arm spinner Nicky Boje, English spinner Graeme Swann, Aussie speedster Shaun Tait, spinner Brad Hogg, Netherlands allrounder Ryan ten Doeschate among others.

ISL: Delhi Dynamos, Mumbai City tied in six-goal thriller

ISL: Delhi Dynamos, Mumbai City tied in six-goal thriller

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Delhi Dynamos staged a remarkable comeback to play out a 3-3 draw with Mumbai City FC in a high-scoring encounter of the Indian Super League (ISL), which witnessed end-to-end football throughout in New Delhi on Tuesday. For Mumbai City FC, Hungarian midfielder Krisztian Vadocz found the net twice, in the 33rd and 38th minutes, and the consistent Sony Norde added to the tally by finding the back of the net in the 69th minute at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Richard Gadze opened the account for the hosts when he found the target in the 51st minute and then substitute Badara Badji and Marcelinho scored in the 76th and 82nd minutes respectively.

ISL: Hume 'tricks' again as ATK rout Pune 4-1 to storm into semis

ISL: Hume 'tricks' again as ATK rout Pune 4-1 to storm into semis

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Iain Hume struck his second hat-trick of the season as defending champions Atletico de Kolkata today became the first team to seal a semifinal berth following their 4-1 rout of FC Pune City in the Indian Super League football tournament at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday.

ISL auction: Chhetri, Lyngdoh fetch a crore!

ISL auction: Chhetri, Lyngdoh fetch a crore!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Star striker Sunil Chhetri was bought at Rs 1.20 crore at the first-ever Indian Super League's auction featuring 10 domestic football players in Mumbai, on Friday.

Hema Malini: Dharamji may have shoulder surgery

Hema Malini: Dharamji may have shoulder surgery

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Case filed against Bharat Ratna award to Tendulkar

Case filed against Bharat Ratna award to Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The government's decision to award the Bharat Ratna to Sachin Tendulkar was drawn to a court in Bihar on Tuesday, with a petitioner challenging the Centre's decision to bestow the honour on the just-retired cricketer, alleging a 'conspiracy' to ignore hockey legend Dhyanchand.

ISL, I-League to merge within five years, says AIFF official

ISL, I-League to merge within five years, says AIFF official

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

India's two rival football leagues will merge within five years and will be profitable not long after, a senior official at the country's football association said on Wednesday.

Anelka fires again as Mumbai City FC beat Delhi Dynamos

Anelka fires again as Mumbai City FC beat Delhi Dynamos

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

In-form Nicolas Anelka scored his second goal of the tournament to help Mumbai City FC beat Delhi Dynamos 1-0 in a keenly-contested match of the Hero Indian Super League at the DY Patil Stadium.

Football Briefs: Pique silences critics; Higuain scores hat-trick

Football Briefs: Pique silences critics; Higuain scores hat-trick

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

ISL: The hits and the misses

ISL: The hits and the misses

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

With big names on the roster and promising Indians getting a chance to display their flair, the Hero Indian Super League, halfway into its first season, finds its heroes - and its duds. Take a look.

ISL: Fikru, Podany help Atletico de Kolkata ease past NorthEast

ISL: Fikru, Podany help Atletico de Kolkata ease past NorthEast

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The 10-man Atletico de Kolkata lived up to their reputation as they outplayed hosts NorthEast United FC 2-0 to notch up their second consecutive win in the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) in Guwahati.

'No differences now between me and Sachin'

'No differences now between me and Sachin'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

'By God's grace, everything is okay and we are back as friends.'

'If we don't take steps now globalization of cricket will never happen'

'If we don't take steps now globalization of cricket will never happen'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar Tendulkar feels cricket might be the second most popular sport in the world but in order to make it a global sport more countries need to play in the game's showpiece event, the ICC World Cup.

'I always played with a good heart; thank you very much'

'I always played with a good heart; thank you very much'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Football legend Pele tells defending Indian Super League champions Atletico de Kolkata to always respect the opponent.

U-17 WC Digest: Kohli wishes India players

U-17 WC Digest: Kohli wishes India players

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The All India Football Federation believes that the FIFA U-17 World Cup, beginning October 6, can be a catalyst for the sport.

PHOTOS: When Bollywood lined up for the Royals

PHOTOS: When Bollywood lined up for the Royals

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Kate Middleton and Prince William received the royal treatment when they attended an extravagant Bollywood gala fundraiser at the Taj Mahal Palce hotel in Mumbai on late Sunday evening.

Deepika, Virat, Ola co-founder among Time's 100 most influential people

Deepika, Virat, Ola co-founder among Time's 100 most influential people

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

TIME said a record 45 people on this list are under 40 -- including the youngest designer ever, 14-year-old actor Millie Bobby Brown -- and a common theme in the tributes is how much people can learn from them.