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'Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batsman after Don Bradman'

'Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batsman after Don Bradman'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has rated Sachin Tendulkar as the all-time best batsman after Sir Donald Bradman, saying the maestro truly deserves to be called "great" at a time when the word is "bandied" about often.

Winter Olympics: Russians sing banned anthem after beating Germany to gold

Winter Olympics: Russians sing banned anthem after beating Germany to gold

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

At their medal ceremony, the players team sang the Russian anthem over the sound of the Olympic anthem at the Gangneung Hockey Centre despite being barred from having their flag raised or anthem played.

Race to White House is real, not reality TV: Clinton

Race to White House is real, not reality TV: Clinton

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Clinton alleged that it was very well possible that Trump has not paid any taxes.

Is Leicester's 5,000-1 upset the greatest sporting shock?

Is Leicester's 5,000-1 upset the greatest sporting shock?

Rediff.com3 May 2016

At the start of the English football season last August, bookmakers in Britain were offering odds of 5,000-1 against LeicesterCity winning the Premier League. 5,000-1? Now, let's put that into perspective.

Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Tens of thousands of people, including Indian-Americans, took to streets in several United States cities to protest against controversial immigration policies of US President Donald Trump which has resulted in separation of children of illegal immigrants.

4 reasons why Kohli should end row with journalist...

4 reasons why Kohli should end row with journalist...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Virat Kohli should resolve the row amicably with the concerned scribe.

Eng vs Ind, 5th Test: Scoreline of 2-3 will look much better than 1-4

Eng vs Ind, 5th Test: Scoreline of 2-3 will look much better than 1-4

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Indian cricket team will be aiming to pick up pieces while spoiling Alastair Cook's farewell party in the fifth and final Test against England starting Friday.

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Lt Col Raja "Grinder" Chari, 39 is in the batch of 2017.

Immigration ban: America Inc vs Trump

Immigration ban: America Inc vs Trump

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Donald Trump's executive order prohibiting the entry of people from seven Muslim-majority nations widened the rift between the Trump administration and several leading American companies.

What's in a number?

What's in a number?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The BCCI has retired the No 10 jersey in Tendulkar's honour. But in football, number 10 signifies the legend. After Pele and Diego Maradona, the two great strikers of the ball, Lionel Messi has made the number priceless, notes Veer Arjun Singh.

Trump accepts Republican nomination, vows to put 'America first'

Trump accepts Republican nomination, vows to put 'America first'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Trump promised to defeat ISIS and Islamic terrorism, but toned down his previous proposal of a complete ban on entry of Muslims in the country.

What are Priyanka's plans after her wedding?

What are Priyanka's plans after her wedding?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Will Priyanka start a family? Or does she have some career aces up her sleeve? Longtime Rediff.com contributor Aseem Chhabra, author of

Will Indian pacers feel Bhuvi's absence? No, says Gough

Will Indian pacers feel Bhuvi's absence? No, says Gough

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Darren Gough feels India have enough firepower in their pace attack to cover for the absence of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah i

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic tames Edmund; Halep stunned

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic tames Edmund; Halep stunned

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

IMAGES from Day 6 at Wimbledon on Saturday.

Chanderpaul deserves a send-off with dignity and respect: Lara

Chanderpaul deserves a send-off with dignity and respect: Lara

Rediff.com28 May 2015

West Indies batting legend Brian Lara has severely criticised the Cricket Board's (WICB) move to axe Shivnarine Chanderpaul from the national team and has called for a honourary send-off to the veteran batsman by including him in two-Test home series against Australia.

Trump offered fear, anger but no solutions: Clinton

Trump offered fear, anger but no solutions: Clinton

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Clinton called on Americans to reject the "dark and divisive" vision Trump laid out for America's future.

Sri Lanka go behind masks after Kohli's record double

Sri Lanka go behind masks after Kohli's record double

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Skipper Virat Kohli's magnificent 243 was overshadowed by unprecedented scenes of mask-wearing Sri Lankan players, who halted proceedings thrice, complaining of poor air quality, on Day 2 of the third Test, in New Delhi.

'We all have stories to tell and projects we need financed'

'We all have stories to tell and projects we need financed'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Keeping it short and so sweet at the 90th Annual Academy Awards.

Google morphs into Alphabet Inc; investors cheer clarity

Google morphs into Alphabet Inc; investors cheer clarity

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google Inc announced a surprise overhaul of its operating structure on Monday, creating a holding company called Alphabet to pool its many subsidiaries and separate the core web advertising business from newer ventures like driverless cars.

A foreign hand behind Operation Bluestar? Tell us the truth: Arun Jaitley

A foreign hand behind Operation Bluestar? Tell us the truth: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Recently declassified documents reveal that the Indian government wanted to invade the sacred precincts of the Golden Temple even if it hurt national interest, says senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley.

Gay athletes part of U.S. delegation for Sochi Games

Gay athletes part of U.S. delegation for Sochi Games

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The United States has named former tennis star Billie Jean King, one of the first prominent athletes to publicly acknowledge her homosexuality, to be in the U.S. delegation to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, where Russia's anti-gay policies have stirred controversy.

Football Friendlies: Argentina star Aguero collapses, Germany unbeaten

Football Friendlies: Argentina star Aguero collapses, Germany unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

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

World powers must use a 'soft' approach to combat ISIS' endless jihad

World powers must use a 'soft' approach to combat ISIS' endless jihad

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A 'soft' approach must be nurtured to complement the hard-line of spending billions in physical conflict; that is the only way to 'degrade and destroy' ISIS.

Amazing rise of Sundar Pichai as Google's top boss

Amazing rise of Sundar Pichai as Google's top boss

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

New Google CEO Sundar Pichai made ascent with low-key style and technical chops.

Sanders, Cruz shock frontrunners ahead of crucial New York primary

Sanders, Cruz shock frontrunners ahead of crucial New York primary

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

The Vermont Senator and Texas senator are closing in on the lead that their competitors - Clinton and Trump hold.

Shubhankar fumbles at the end to finish tied 9th at World Golf Championships

Shubhankar fumbles at the end to finish tied 9th at World Golf Championships

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Overnight leader Shubhankar Sharma struggled with his putts on the decisive final day to fall short of scripting history but the rapidly-rising Indian managed a creditable tied ninth finish at the US$ 10 million World Golf Championships.

Former Australia captain and broadcaster Benaud dies

Former Australia captain and broadcaster Benaud dies

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Former Australia captain Richie Benaud, the celebrated 'voice of cricket' in the commentary box, has died at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer.

Self belief secret behind Kohli's superb run-of-form

Self belief secret behind Kohli's superb run-of-form

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'I need rest. My body has taken a toll in the last couple of years. Right now is the perfect time to rest before the tour of South Africa'

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

India is all set for a mega Yoga event on June 21. But before that watch these Yoga moves played out in the most 'out there' of locations.

Sangakkara's triple ton puts Sri Lanka in command

Sangakkara's triple ton puts Sri Lanka in command

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Kumar Sangakkara struck his maiden triple hundred and became the ninth batsman to score 11,000 Test runs as a dominant Sri Lanka took control of the second and final Test against Bangladesh on Wednesday.

Partial victory for Apple in Samsung patent case

Partial victory for Apple in Samsung patent case

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The jury found Samsung violated several Apple patents including those related to iPhone's design and appearance

Trump lauds son's 'transparency' on release of Russia emails

Trump lauds son's 'transparency' on release of Russia emails

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

"My son is a high-quality person and I applaud his transparency," Trump said.

MOST INFLUENTIAL people on the Internet

MOST INFLUENTIAL people on the Internet

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Where they go, millions follow.

Twitterati in awe of Australia's World Cup success

Twitterati in awe of Australia's World Cup success

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Global cricket fraternity lavished rich praise on the Australian team.

The IPL has become boring!

The IPL has become boring!

Rediff.com23 May 2016

For days now, the fan has sat in front of the telly every night hoping to see an IPL contest that would leave the nerves jangling. Instead, he is served an insipid display that forces him to slumber the evening away, says Dhruv Munjal.

Struggling Shane Watson's critics crank up heat

Struggling Shane Watson's critics crank up heat

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Watson used to take flak for his inability to convert half centuries to centuries but recently his problem has been progressing from scores in the 20s and 30s.

The many avatars of Mowgli!

The many avatars of Mowgli!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Mowgli, over the years!

Fine films, fabulous discoveries at MAMI

Fine films, fabulous discoveries at MAMI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

The movies that impressed, puzzled and stunned Sukanya Verma at MAMI this year.