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Who is the hottest September cover girl? Vote Now!

Who is the hottest September cover girl? Vote Now!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Look who's made it to the magazine covers this month.

Sunrisers lost the plot after Mishra's 16th over

Sunrisers lost the plot after Mishra's 16th over

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Turning Point: Mishra's 16th over.

Brisbane International: Raonic takes revenge on Federer, wins eighth ATP title

Brisbane International: Raonic takes revenge on Federer, wins eighth ATP title

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

An inspired Milos Raonic toppled Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 to win the Brisbane International on Sunday and avenge his defeat to the Swiss master in last year's final.

No defamation campaign against Hina-Bilawal: Pak Army

No defamation campaign against Hina-Bilawal: Pak Army

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

The Pakistani military on Saturday dismissed as "absurd and baseless" a British newspaper's report that the Inter-Services Intelligence agency was behind a defamation campaign against Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and Pakistan People's Party chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli gets face full of cake

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli gets face full of cake

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli celebrated his 29th birthday with his teammates after the second ODI against New Zealand in Rajkot on Sunday.

Mushfiqur stars as Bangladesh beat SL in record win

Mushfiqur stars as Bangladesh beat SL in record win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Chasing 215 to win, Bangladesh made a flying start before enduring a mid-innings slump when Mushfiqur took the onus on himself to help Bangladesh post their highest total in the 20-overs format and win by five wickets with two balls to spare.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

Turning Point: AB's assault flattens Kings XI

Turning Point: AB's assault flattens Kings XI

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Courtesy of AB de Villiers's late blitz, RCB smashed as many as 64 runs from the last three overs to finish on a huge 202 for three in their 20 overs.

IPL: How Tahir tamed dangerman Russell

IPL: How Tahir tamed dangerman Russell

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Imran Tahir proved there is merit to the cricket adage that spinners get better with age after the South African claimed 4/27 in Chennai Super Kings' five-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

'May Auroville serve as a beacon to the world'

'May Auroville serve as a beacon to the world'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

'May it be the guardian which calls for breaking down narrow walls of the mind.' 'May it continue to invite everyone to celebrate the possibilities of humanity's one-ness.' Claude Arpi salutes 50 years of Auroville, a Grand Experiment in Living.

Facebook's Sandberg says men need to mentor women more

Facebook's Sandberg says men need to mentor women more

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Sheryl Sandberg's new book "Lean In" challenges men in the upper echelons of corporate America.

Sandeep first Nepal player to get IPL contract

Sandeep first Nepal player to get IPL contract

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Sandeep Lamichhane on Sunday became the first cricketer from Nepal to land an Indian Premier League contract when he was bought by Delhi Daredevils in the ongoing players' auction in Bengaluru.

When Sevilla scored twice in four minutes to humiliate Real

When Sevilla scored twice in four minutes to humiliate Real

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Real have three days to recover from the humbling defeat before Saturday's crunch local derby against Atletico Madrid

Apple gets aggressive with iPhone in India

Apple gets aggressive with iPhone in India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

As BlackBerry launches the first smartphone in India, the company faces new competition from a formidable rival - Apple.

Confident of two-thirds majority: Tejashwi

Confident of two-thirds majority: Tejashwi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The RJD leader, who is the Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial face, said that if voted to power, providing jobs to unemployed youth would be his topmost priority.

Now a basketball player? You must be Usain

Now a basketball player? You must be Usain

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Usain Bolt, do not quit your day job. The world's fastest man played in a celebrity basketball game on Friday in the run-up to Sunday's NBA All-Star game and failed to impress the crowd -- or himself -- with his skills.

Karunanidhi slams AIADMK government

Karunanidhi slams AIADMK government

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam President M Karunanidhi on Sunday flayed the Jayalalithaa government in Tamil Nadu for its advertising campaign listing its "achievements" on completing one year in office, saying it had spent a "huge amount" of people's money.

Tata Steel chess: Anand falters while Carlsen is supreme

Tata Steel chess: Anand falters while Carlsen is supreme

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Anand did not quite re-work his energy and lost to Carlsen in the first game of the third day and then made a draw with compatriot Vidit Gujrathi.

Australia strike in bursts to dismiss Pakistan for 240

Australia strike in bursts to dismiss Pakistan for 240

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The Australian bowlers took the honours on a sunny day at the Gabba.

Never-say-die Japan pip Malaysia for Asiad men's hockey gold

Never-say-die Japan pip Malaysia for Asiad men's hockey gold

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Japan staged a spectacular regulation time comeback to draw 6-6 before edging out Malaysia 3-1 in a penalty shoot-out and claim the men's hockey gold at the Asian Games on Saturday. Trailing 4-1 in the second period and then 5-2 in the fourth, Japan pumped in three goals through Kentaro Fukuda, Kenta Tanaka and Koji Yamasaki in a seven-minute blitz to level the pulsating contest.

Paralympics: Former F1 driver Zanardi enjoys golden day

Paralympics: Former F1 driver Zanardi enjoys golden day

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi, who lost his legs after a horrific crash in 2001, enjoyed a golden finale to his 'magical adventure' by winning the Paralympic men's individual H4 handcycling time trial on Wednesday.

US Open Photos: Djokovic, Serena roll into second round

US Open Photos: Djokovic, Serena roll into second round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Images from the US Open mathches played at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday.

Have you tried Bibim Guksu, Sujeonggwa, Bingsu?

Have you tried Bibim Guksu, Sujeonggwa, Bingsu?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Korean recipes modified to help you recreate them easily at home.

Recipes! A 3-course meal to surprise your Dad!

Recipes! A 3-course meal to surprise your Dad!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

The best way to win his heart is through good food.

Aamir Khan's Satyameva Jayate played it safe

Aamir Khan's Satyameva Jayate played it safe

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Fine packaging is not desirable when the stuff inside is about the real India, says Sheela Bhatt of Aamir Khan's television debut.

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

UP: BJP leaders jump in campaign without Modi

UP: BJP leaders jump in campaign without Modi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Even as Uttar Pradesh prepares for the first phase of polling on Wednesday, nine star campaigners of the Bhartiya Janata Party, led by its president Nitin Gadkari, mounted carpet bombing in a campaign blitz in the state.

Vote for your favourite February cover girl

Vote for your favourite February cover girl

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Here's a round-up of the glossies for February. Vote for your favourite cover girl!

Deepti shines with the ball as Indian eves down SA

Deepti shines with the ball as Indian eves down SA

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Spinner Deepti Sharma bowled three maiden overs in her four-over quota, apart from taking three wickets, as the Indian women team edged past South Africa by 11 runs in the first T20 International.

Anand, Gelfand set for Rapid chess tie-break

Anand, Gelfand set for Rapid chess tie-break

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand is set to fight it out in a Rapid chess tie-breaker against challenger Boris Gelfand after a tied 6-6 result in the World Chess Championship match in Moscow on Wednesday.

Gayle stars in Bangalore's rout of Mumbai

Gayle stars in Bangalore's rout of Mumbai

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Chris Gayle smashed his way to an unbeaten 82 as Royal Challengers Bangalore crushed Mumbai Indians by nine wickets in their Indian Premier League match in Mumbai.

Cricket Buzz: Buttler gets praise from Roy, Hussain

Cricket Buzz: Buttler gets praise from Roy, Hussain

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Buttler blasted a 50-ball century, his eighth in one-dayer, in Saturday's second ODI against Pakistan, prompting former England captain Nasser Hussain to rank the 28-year-old among the all-time greats in this format.

Who's the hottest April covergirl?

Who's the hottest April covergirl?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Padma Lakshmi, Anushka or Kriti -- who gets your vote.

Bolt, Blake put on show of speed in Jamaica

Bolt, Blake put on show of speed in Jamaica

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

Jamaican triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt opened his 2012 season with a sizzling anchor leg as his Racers Track Club logged a World leading time of 37.82 seconds in a 4x100 metres relay, in Kingston on Saturday.

PIX: What's Up With Kangna's Whacky Eye Makeup?

PIX: What's Up With Kangna's Whacky Eye Makeup?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

The actress has taken to heavy eye makeup, and is sporting rather odd eyebrows too.

Vote: Who's the hottest February covergirl?

Vote: Who's the hottest February covergirl?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Amy, Jacqueline or Aishwarya -- who gets your vote?

Recipe: How to make Paris-Brest

Recipe: How to make Paris-Brest

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The French dessert is made of choux pastry and a praline flavoured cream.

'De Villiers's knock one of the best finishes seen'

'De Villiers's knock one of the best finishes seen'

Rediff.com7 May 2012

RCB stand-in skipper Virat Kohli has heaped praise on AB de Villiers for his whirlwind 47 off 17 balls which helped them to beat Deccan Chargers by five wickets and keep their hopes alive of making it to the play-off in the fifth Indian Premier League.

EPL: Liverpool go 16 points clear with win over Man United

EPL: Liverpool go 16 points clear with win over Man United

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Juergen Klopp's side, chasing their maiden title in the Premier League era and first in the top flight in 30 years, took a 14th-minute lead from a Virgil van Dijk header but had to wait until stoppage time to put the game to bed through Mohamed Salah.

Wimbledon: Djokovic avoids shock; Tsitsipas stunned

Wimbledon: Djokovic avoids shock; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Images from Day 1 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Monday.