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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.

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.

'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.

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

'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.

'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.'

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.

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.

'Tendulkar is the Amitabh Bachchan of cricket'

'Tendulkar is the Amitabh Bachchan of cricket'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

I became his fan when I played with him years ago. I was in college and a member of Goregaon Sports Club, Mumbai. We had gone to ShivajiPark for a match with another club, but our match was postponed.

Rohit steals Tendulkar's thunder at Eden with debut hundred

Rohit steals Tendulkar's thunder at Eden with debut hundred

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Rohit Sharma was unbeaten on 127 and Ravichandran Ashwin on 92 as India ended Day 2 in the first Test against the West Indies on 354 for 6 (from 102 overs), leading the visitors by 120 runs.

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.

World Cup PHOTOS: India fans swarm MCG on Super Sunday!

World Cup PHOTOS: India fans swarm MCG on Super Sunday!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

With hoards of Indian fans storming the Melbourne Cricket Ground, you could be forgiven for mistaking it to be the Eden Gardens. Bouyed by the vociferous crowd, India thrashed South Africa by 130 runs to break their World Cup jinx on Sunday.

10.or D review: A worthy challenger to budget phones

10.or D review: A worthy challenger to budget phones

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Here's why it's highly recommended for those looking for an affordable phone with latest features.

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 1

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 1

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

From Novak Djokovic's top performances to Australia's ICC World Cup victory and Sania Mirza's fabulous run, we have these and many more scintillating moments frozen in time and presented to you in this special photo-feature...

PHOTOS: Tendulkar felicitates Indian Paralympics medal winners

PHOTOS: Tendulkar felicitates Indian Paralympics medal winners

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Four Indian Paralympics medal winners at the Rio Games last month -- Devendra Jhajharia, Mariyappan Thangavelu, Deepa Malik and Varun Singh Bhati -- were on Monday felicitated by a host of personalities, including cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

World T20: Pacemen should be wary of flat pitches and big bats

World T20: Pacemen should be wary of flat pitches and big bats

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The combination of India's flat pitches and cricket's most trigger-happy batsmen is certain to produce some torrid moments for fast bowlers during the World Twenty20.

Cricket needs proper governance, says Viv Richards

Cricket needs proper governance, says Viv Richards

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The former West Indies batting great, who was in New Delhi recently, discusses quite a few recent issues including governance of sports world wide and the need for administrators who do not turn a blind eye to matters plaguing cricket.

ISL: Kolkata prevail over FC Goa in tie-breaker, advance to final

ISL: Kolkata prevail over FC Goa in tie-breaker, advance to final

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Atletico de Kolkata got their act right in the nick of time to humble crowd favourites FC Goa 4-2 in tie-breaker and advance to the final of the inaugural Indian Super League. Kolkata will lock horns with Kerala Blasters FC in the summit showdown at the D Y Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

PHOTOS: 10-man Kolkata hold Mumbai goalless to enter ISL final

PHOTOS: 10-man Kolkata hold Mumbai goalless to enter ISL final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Atletico de Kolkata, reduced to ten men from the 43d minute, reached the final of the Indian Super League on goal aggregate after playing out a hard-tackling, goalless draw with Mumbai City FC in the second leg semi-final.

ISL: NorthEast stun leaders Chennaiyin

ISL: NorthEast stun leaders Chennaiyin

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

NorthEast United pumped in three first half goals in a rampaging show to drub table toppers Chennaiyin FC 3-0 in an absorbing Hero Indian Super League match to keep their hopes of a semi-final berth alive in Guwahati.

Rahul hand seen behind Sachin's Bharat Ratna decision

Rahul hand seen behind Sachin's Bharat Ratna decision

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

A day after he saw Sachin's 200th Test match at Wankhede, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is learnt to have pushed the Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar with an eye on the youth vote.

Tendulkar falls short of farewell ton as India take total control

Tendulkar falls short of farewell ton as India take total control

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's strokeplay dominated the proceedings at Wankhede as his majestic 74 helped India take total control of the second cricket Test against the West Indies in Mumbai on Friday.

Sachin Tendulkar at the Wankhede

Sachin Tendulkar at the Wankhede

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Sachin Tendulkar will sign off from cricket after 24 glorious years in the second Test against the West Indies, starting at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai, on Thursday. Going into the match, his 200th Test, the batting icon has 15,847 runs, the most by a batsman. Rajneesh Gupta looks at his record at the Wankhede stadium.

Sports Shorts: India should become sports-playing nation, says Tendulkar

Sports Shorts: India should become sports-playing nation, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com20 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Tendulkar backs India to make semis along with Aus, NZ and SA

Tendulkar backs India to make semis along with Aus, NZ and SA

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Sachin Tendulkar has tipped defending champions India to make it to the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup which begins in Australia and New Zealand on Saturday.

India is a far superior side than Pakistan: Irfan Pathan

India is a far superior side than Pakistan: Irfan Pathan

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Having played a stellar role many a time in India-Pakistan clashes, all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels that the defending champions have a far superior unit and will do well against the arch-rivals in the high-voltage opening World Cup encounter on February 15 in Adelaide.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Jack of all, master of none

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Jack of all, master of none

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The Mi Max 2 has a bit of many things, but fails to show perfection in any one department.

India enjoys best FIFA ranking. So, what's the story?

India enjoys best FIFA ranking. So, what's the story?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

But how much has the national team actually improved?

Football Briefs: 'Ibra may stay at United'; Atletico de Kolkata get new coach

Football Briefs: 'Ibra may stay at United'; Atletico de Kolkata get new coach

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

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

Mi 3 vs Mi 4 and selling 100 million Xiaomi phones

Mi 3 vs Mi 4 and selling 100 million Xiaomi phones

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Dubbed as the 'fastest' smartphone in the world, Xiaomi has left no stone unturned to launch Mi 4, the successor to Mi 3 next year. But how is the Mi 4 different from Mi 3? Can these two along with a bouquet of smartphones launched by the Chinese company help it cross the 100 million mark next year?

ISL: Blow to Mumbai City FC, skipper Nabi out for 3 weeks

ISL: Blow to Mumbai City FC, skipper Nabi out for 3 weeks

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Barely a game into the Indian Super League and Mumbai City FC have been dealt a massive blow with skipper Syed Rahim Nabi ruled out for upto three weeks due to an ankle injury sustained during the team's opening match against Atletico de Kolkata.

First look: Rockstar Shahid in Udta Punjab

First look: Rockstar Shahid in Udta Punjab

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Xiaomi Mi 5 review: Going premium

Xiaomi Mi 5 review: Going premium

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

In order to shrug off its budget phone manufacturer's image, Xiaomi has attempted to give the Mi 5 not only a slicker,stylish look but also top-end hardware than its other devices.

ISL: Mutu's last-minute strike helps Pune snatch draw against Goa

ISL: Mutu's last-minute strike helps Pune snatch draw against Goa

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Eugenson Lyngdoh had found the net in the 32nd minute for the hosts but Rafael Coelho Luiz (34) and Jonatan Lucca (44) brought FC Goa back into the game. Mutu (90+4') scored the late equaliser to salvage a point for Pune City.

Will RCB halt Mumbai's winning streak?

Will RCB halt Mumbai's winning streak?

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Royal Challengers Bangalore will have to pull out all stops to prevent the Mumbai Indians juggernaut.

Virender Sehwag- a man who set his own rules

Virender Sehwag- a man who set his own rules

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Sehwag's unpredictability and carefree attitude made him a unique batsman.

Is India ready for Samsung Galaxy S8?

Is India ready for Samsung Galaxy S8?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Ashish Narsale asks if you will be able to hold this bezel-less flagship phone on the road or juggle it in a train, like you do with other phones, or share memory-heavy 4k videos?

Indian football round-up: I-League champs Minerva face Jamshedpur FC in Super Cup

Indian football round-up: I-League champs Minerva face Jamshedpur FC in Super Cup

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Minerva Punjab FC will take on Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC on April 2 in the inaugural Super Cup football tournament which begins in Bhubaneswar on March 31.

Revealed! What Tendulkar liked and disliked in New Zealand

Revealed! What Tendulkar liked and disliked in New Zealand

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has revealed what he loved and hated during his New Zealand tours in his playing days. Tendulkar claimed that the windy and cold conditions, the food poor, boundaries short and the accent was impossible to master in New Zealand.