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Hamilton says he's 'useless' and Ferrari should replace him

Hamilton says he's 'useless' and Ferrari should replace him

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A despondent Lewis Hamilton said he was "useless" and suggested Ferrari needed another driver after qualifying 12th for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Heartbreak! Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Heartbreak! Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

PV Sindhu's campaign at the BWF World Championships 2025 ended in the quarterfinals on Friday, as she went down to Indonesia's World No. 9 Putri Kusuma Wardani in Paris.

SAFF U-17: India women rout Bhutan 8-0

SAFF U-17: India women rout Bhutan 8-0

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Anuskha Kumari scored a hat-trick as India thrashed hosts Bhutan 8-0 for their third consecutive win at the SAFF Under-17 Women's Championships.

'Do We Go Back To India? Do We Stay?'

'Do We Go Back To India? Do We Stay?'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'The kids are already used to this place. We go back and that's a different environment.' 'So, mentally, emotionally we are stressed.'

Why *Everyone* Is Hooked On To This Show

Why *Everyone* Is Hooked On To This Show

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Season 3's eighth episode titled Last Kiss ended with the cliffhanger that is guaranteed to make you yearn for what might come next, anticipates Divya Nair.

England could have new vice-captain for Ashes

England could have new vice-captain for Ashes

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Harry Brook could be in contention to replace Ollie Pope as Ben Stokes' deputy when England travel to Australia this winter.

Satwik-Chirag rue lack of rhythm in Worlds bronze run

Satwik-Chirag rue lack of rhythm in Worlds bronze run

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

'We didn't get really any rhythm. We didn't start off that well. We gave away easy points (in the third game). We should have been a bit smarter. But, credit to them.'

Vijay Or EPS: Who Will Fill Anti-DMK Space?

Vijay Or EPS: Who Will Fill Anti-DMK Space?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The two weeks that EPS took fending off the Sengottaiyan rebellion has since become lost time for the AIADMK as that was also the time Vijay took to go all-out against Stalin and the DMK, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Indian Army edge past Tribhuvan in fierce Durand clash

Indian Army edge past Tribhuvan in fierce Durand clash

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Indian Army started to settle into their rhythm and showed more control in possession and created chances of their own, taking the lead in the 21st minute.

Why Parsiana Is Downing Shutters

Why Parsiana Is Downing Shutters

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'Financially we are sound and we have always broken even. 'It is just we don't have the personnel and that is why we have to close down.'

Did Gill's Outburst Cost India at Lord's?

Did Gill's Outburst Cost India at Lord's?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'...If Shubman Gill had that kind of a fiery side to him, we would have seen it a little earlier. You don't have to show it when you're the captain.

Piyush Goyal urges India Inc to pass on GST benefits to consumers

Piyush Goyal urges India Inc to pass on GST benefits to consumers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday described the reduction in GST rates as "game-changing" and the "biggest reform" since independence, as he asked the industry to pass on the full benefit to consumers.

'Warrior Mindset': Varun on Gambhir's Role in His Comeback

'Warrior Mindset': Varun on Gambhir's Role in His Comeback

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'The Asia Cup is coming up, and for the white-ball players, they have got a good break after the IPL. I did play TNPL (Tamil Nadu Premier League), but still I have got a one-month break right now.'

GST 2.0 Needs Deeper Reforms

GST 2.0 Needs Deeper Reforms

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Since items in the 12% category account for only about 5% of total GST, the additional boost to consumption may not be significant, points out M Govinda Rao.

It's curtains for Sen, Mannepalli at Macau Open

It's curtains for Sen, Mannepalli at Macau Open

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Mannepalli netted a smash as Justin won 9 of the next 13 points to level at 18-all with a sharp return to the forehand.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Sabalenka survives

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Sabalenka survives

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Carlos Alcaraz, 22, reached his eighth Grand Slam semi-final and will continue his quest for a third successive Wimbledon title.

ATP round-up: Alcaraz eases into Rotterdam semis

ATP round-up: Alcaraz eases into Rotterdam semis

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and No. 8 seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland will clash in the ABN Amro Open semi-finals on Saturday after both posted victories on Friday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

'Some selectors understand it, some do not'

'Some selectors understand it, some do not'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Former South African batter AB de Villiers hoped that Team India seamer Jasprit Bumrah will carry his red-ball form into the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE, but felt the pace spearhead might not feature in all games in the continental tournment.

Asian Cup qualifiers: Indian colts outclass Bahrain

Asian Cup qualifiers: Indian colts outclass Bahrain

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

India began their AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers campaign with a 2-0 victory against Bahrain in a Group H encounter at the Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Wednesday.

Can United Thackeray Cousins Take On BJP?

Can United Thackeray Cousins Take On BJP?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The numbers tell us the BJP's acceptability in Maharashtra is growing -- at the expense of the Shiv Sena, no matter what the faction, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Should Tests allow injury subs?

Should Tests allow injury subs?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Miachel Vaughan pushes for injury subs after Pant, Lyon Cases

Asia Cup Hockey: India hold champions Korea

Asia Cup Hockey: India hold champions Korea

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Hosts India maintained their unbeaten run with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against defending champions Korea in their opening Super 4 stage match of the Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar, on Wednesday.

India not to blame for Pakistan's devastating floods: Experts

India not to blame for Pakistan's devastating floods: Experts

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Hydrology experts suggest that India cannot be directly blamed for the devastating monsoon flooding in Pakistan this year, citing greater destruction upstream of the border and lack of evidence for intentional action.

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'He was like a sponge. He soaked up everything we taught him -- and when it came time to play, he'd squeeze out exactly what was needed on the board during tournaments.'

BWF Worlds: Sindhu sees off World No. 2, sails into QF

BWF Worlds: Sindhu sees off World No. 2, sails into QF

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu shocked World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi of China to storm into the quarterfinals of the World Championships, in Paris on Thursday.

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

C P Rizwan led the UAE to its first win in a T20 World Cup match, played 42 ODIs and 18 T20Is before he retired this week. 'I end my international career with a heavy heart, but I feel proud of what I have achieved,' Rizwan tells K R Nayar.

PIX: Alcaraz stumbles into French Open fourth round

PIX: Alcaraz stumbles into French Open fourth round

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The world number two was supreme in the opening two sets but then inexplicably took his foot off the gas before bouncing back from 3-1 down in the fourth set to subdue his 33-year-old opponent for a 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory.

DK Shivakumar breaks down on camera over B'luru stampede

DK Shivakumar breaks down on camera over B'luru stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Reacting to allegations by the opposition that police had not given permission for celebrations, he said, " I don't want to react to any of these BJP guys. I am only answerable to the people of Karnataka and people of the country. All BJP persons are nonsense... They are also the mastermind of these dirty things."

16-year-old Ngumoha's late strike powers Liverpool to victory

16-year-old Ngumoha's late strike powers Liverpool to victory

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Champions Liverpool edged Newcastle United 3-2 in a thrilling finish thanks to a stoppage-time winner by teenaged Premier League debutant Rio Ngumoha.

BJP-AIADMK Gift Stalin An Election Issue

BJP-AIADMK Gift Stalin An Election Issue

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Amit Shah seemingly encouraging AIADMK dissident Sengottaiyan after party boss Edappadi K Palaniswami had removed his one-time mentor from all party posts has not gone down well with party cadres. They are now ready to buy Team EPS' theory that the BJP and Amit Shah are out to liquidate the AIADMK, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Daniil started it, and he put oil on the fire'

'Daniil started it, and he put oil on the fire'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Chair umpire Greg Allensworth's decision to give Bonzi a first serve instead of a second after the interruption sparked Medvedev's fury.

PIX: Unseeded Ostapenko shocks World No 1 Sabalenka in final

PIX: Unseeded Ostapenko shocks World No 1 Sabalenka in final

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

It was the Latvian's first title on clay since her 2017 French Open Grand Slam victory.

Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The average Indian fraudster isn't an outsider exploiting security loopholes. He's usually a man between 26 and 45 years of age, working in operations or procurement, with more than six years at the organisation.

PIX: Sabalenka subdues Pegula to win Miami Open

PIX: Sabalenka subdues Pegula to win Miami Open

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed American Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to win the Miami Open on Saturday, relying on her usual play-book and powerful forehand to win an eighth WTA 1000 title.

PIX: Draper shocks Alcaraz; meets Rune in Indian Wells final

PIX: Draper shocks Alcaraz; meets Rune in Indian Wells final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Denmark's Holger Rune snapped a seven-match semi-final losing streak to reach the Indian Wells final, beating Russian Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-4 in a tight match on Saturday.

When Serena failed to convert 11 of the 12 break points!

When Serena failed to convert 11 of the 12 break points!

Rediff.com29 May 2016

The imposter who did turn up got dragged into a two hour 11 minute tussle in which she failed to convert 11 of the 12 break points that fell her way.

Big Shock! Manchester United lose to 4th-tier Grimsby

Big Shock! Manchester United lose to 4th-tier Grimsby

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Manchester United plumbed new depths as fourth-tier Grimsby Town knocked them out of the League Cup 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.

Fritz loses in quarters; Fonseca wins marathon battle

Fritz loses in quarters; Fonseca wins marathon battle

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Top seed Taylor Fritz of the United States was beaten by Spanish eighth seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the quarter-finals.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of 2025 Wimbledon Championships played at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Wimbledon PIX: Sabalenka, Siegemund Book QF Berth

Wimbledon PIX: Sabalenka, Siegemund Book QF Berth

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Pavlyuchenkova beats Kartal to reach last eight despite line-calling glitch