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Jhakaas! Anil Kapoor runs with Olympian Blake

Jhakaas! Anil Kapoor runs with Olympian Blake

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Anil -- who turns 63 on December 24 -- shared his fitness goals with Blake -- who turns 30 two days after Anil's birthday -- before the duo went sprinting at the Jamnabai Narsee school ground in Juhu.

'At 45, he was willing to fight for his country'

'At 45, he was willing to fight for his country'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Such was Brian Close's reputation for bravery that he received a call back to the national team at age 45, to face the fearsome West Indian attack.

Lara says he's fine, 'will be in hotel room tomorrow'

Lara says he's fine, 'will be in hotel room tomorrow'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Brian Lara's countless fans heaved a huge sigh of relief after he declared on Tuesday evening "I am fine and will be back in my hotel room tomorrow" following hospitalisation in Mumbai due to chest pain.

Fitch revises India GDP forecast to - 9.4%

Fitch revises India GDP forecast to - 9.4%

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Fitch Ratings has revised India's GDP forecast to minus 9.4 per cent in the current fiscal year from a previously projected contraction of 10.5 per cent after the economy staged a sharper rebound in the second quarter. In its Global Economic Outlook, Fitch said the coronavirus-induced recession inflicted severe economic scarring and the country needs to repair balance sheets and increase caution about long-term planning. "We now expect GDP to contract 9.4 per cent in the fiscal year to end March 2021 (plus 1.1 percentage point) followed by plus 11 per cent growth (unchanged) and plus 6.3 per cent growth in the following years," the rating agency said.

Dhawan picks up bat for 'Bottle Cap Challenge'

Dhawan picks up bat for 'Bottle Cap Challenge'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Dhawan picked up his bat after he was nominated for the viral Bottle Cap Challenge by former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.

Melania, Jill put on glamourous display at presidential debate

Melania, Jill put on glamourous display at presidential debate

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Things may have been heated from the off between US President Donald Trump and former US Vice President Joe Biden at the first 2020 presidential debate -- but that didn't stop several eyes from turning to their incredibly chic wives, who both put on a very stylish display while supporting their spouses at the milestone event.

Shruti Haasan goes to Hollywood

Shruti Haasan goes to Hollywood

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Shruti to portray Nira Patel, a young woman in Delhi whose waitress job serves as a cover for a dangerous double life as a trained assassin.

Amla comes out in support of Black Lives Matter campaign

Amla comes out in support of Black Lives Matter campaign

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The letter was also signed by five current coaches including national fielding coach Justin Ontong, ESPNCricinfo had reported.

Sachin Tendulkar's take on DRS

Sachin Tendulkar's take on DRS

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Sachin Tendulkar said that even if the ball is kissing the stumps or just brushing it, the decision should go in favour of the bowlers.

Reading sack manager McDermott

Reading sack manager McDermott

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Reading have sacked manager Brian McDermott after a difficult first season back in the Premier League, the club said on Monday.

How Olympic Games kept COVID spread at bay

How Olympic Games kept COVID spread at bay

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The situation inside the "bubble" stood in sharp contrast to outside, with a surge in infections fuelled by the Delta variant hitting daily records and for the first time crossing 5,000 in the host city, threatening to overwhelm Tokyo's hospitals.

U-19 WC: SL down Australia; Pakistan, WI power to wins

U-19 WC: SL down Australia; Pakistan, WI power to wins

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Dunith Wellalage was again the star for Sri Lanka as he took a five-fer and scored 52 to guide his side to a four-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC Under 19 Men's Cricket World Cup.

Expect heated exchanges under hot Aussie sun: Cummins

Expect heated exchanges under hot Aussie sun: Cummins

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'How we play the game reflects who we are as people and for the most part, the Aussie team is a pretty relaxed bunch, we like a bit of a laugh, so let's see what happens in this series.'

India Open: Sen, Satwik-Chirag enter final; Sindhu exits

India Open: Sen, Satwik-Chirag enter final; Sindhu exits

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen and men's doubles combination of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy registered contrasting victories to reach their first Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2022 final, while PV Sindhu was knocked out, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Warne picks who he would chose to bat for his life

Warne picks who he would chose to bat for his life

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Eight years after clarifying that his 'nightmares' about Sachin Tendulkar comment was a joke, spin great Shane Warne Wednesday had no qualms in picking the iconic Indian as the one to 'bat' for his life.

Sachin-Sehwag roll back the years as India Legends win

Sachin-Sehwag roll back the years as India Legends win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Virender Sehwag (74 not out; 11x4) played all the shots in the book, including the traditional late cut, while Sachin Tendulkar (36;7x4) executed drives, upper cuts and stepped out to spinners, something he did with majestic grace all through his illustrious career.

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

There was no drama, no applause, no tears, no laughter. The 79th Golden Globes had indeed lost its lustre, says Aseem Chhabra.

Revealed! Warne's best batsman from each team

Revealed! Warne's best batsman from each team

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Australian spin legend Shane Warne named the best batsmen he bowled to from each of the nine Test playing nations he faced during his career. As part of his commentary duties during the current Test series between England and Pakistan, Warne was asked to name the best batsmen he bowled to during his decorated 15-year career. Warne, on the expected lines, named Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara from India and West Indies respectively.

COVID-19: Too early to say Olympics won't be held next year

COVID-19: Too early to say Olympics won't be held next year

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Brian McCloskey, an expert on global health security and outbreak prevention said: 'Clearly, having a vaccine would be extremely helpful, not just for the Olympics, but for all of us. But even without a vaccine I think there are other mitigation measures we will look at to make sure we can run the Games safely.'

Tendulkar, Kohli find spot in Clarke's list of greatest batsmen

Tendulkar, Kohli find spot in Clarke's list of greatest batsmen

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Michael Clarke's list of best batsmen that he played with or against is: Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Ricky Ponting, and Kumar Sangakkara.

Laxman and Sehwag's mutual admiration club

Laxman and Sehwag's mutual admiration club

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Laxman made wonderful contribution to Indian cricket'

Modi arrives in US to attend Quad, address UNGA

Modi arrives in US to attend Quad, address UNGA

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington, DC, on Wednesday on an official visit to the United States during which he will hold the first face-to-face meeting with President Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris, attend the maiden in-person Quad summit and address the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Boston Marathon cancelled due of COVID-19

Boston Marathon cancelled due of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The race, held annually since 1897, is the world's most prestigious marathon and generally draws over 30,000 runners from all over the world.

U-19 WC: Sri Lanka, South Africa secure quarter-final spots

U-19 WC: Sri Lanka, South Africa secure quarter-final spots

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Sri Lanka sealed their qualification for the Super League stage with a dramatic victory over West Indies, while South Africa defeated Ireland to also book their place in the quarter-finals at the Under-19 World Cup.

Europa: Milan grab draw at Man United, wins for Arsenal and Tottenham

Europa: Milan grab draw at Man United, wins for Arsenal and Tottenham

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

AC Milan grabbed a 1-1 draw at Manchester United in the blockbuster Europa League last-16 first-leg at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Kohli surpasses Sachin, Lara; becomes fastest to reach 20,000 international runs

Kohli surpasses Sachin, Lara; becomes fastest to reach 20,000 international runs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Kohli, thus, became the 12th batsman and third Indian after Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid to reach 20,000 international runs.

Lara reckons 'responsible' Pant is India's No 1 keeper

Lara reckons 'responsible' Pant is India's No 1 keeper

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Pant, who was once seen as heir apparent to Dhoni, has faced flak for his keeping skills right from the beginning of his career.

Another world record for Virat Kohli

Another world record for Virat Kohli

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives all the numbers in another record breaking day in the skipper's career.

Biden has surrendered to radical mob by picking Harris: Trump campaign

Biden has surrendered to radical mob by picking Harris: Trump campaign

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Launching a scathing attack on Harris, the Trump campaign said the Americans will resoundingly reject the absymal failures of Biden and Harris. 'Joe Biden is no moderate, and with Harris as his 'political living will,' he is surrendering control of our nation to the radical mob with promises to raise taxes, cut police funding, kill energy jobs, open our borders, and appease socialist dictators,' Katrina Pierson, Trump 2020 campaign's senior advisor, said in a statement.

Test format suits my game: Cornwall

Test format suits my game: Cornwall

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Cornwall first played first-class cricket in 2014 and has 260 wickets from 55 first-class matches along with 2224 runs. He recently scored two half-centuries in two unofficial 'Tests' against India.

A world record for Mustafizur Rahman

A world record for Mustafizur Rahman

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Mustafizur Rahman on Sunday became only the second bowler to take two five-wicket hauls in his first two one-day internationals, emulating Zimbabwe's Brian Vitori.

Raat Akeli Hai review

Raat Akeli Hai review

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

It's like Agatha Christie walked into Roman Polanski's Chinatown conversing in Vishal Bhardwaj with a smattering of Brian De Palma for razzle-dazzle -- the upshot is mesmeric, raves Sukanya Verma.

Pix: The cutest attendees at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding

Pix: The cutest attendees at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Meet the bridesmaids and pageboys.

The legend who inspired Lara to take up cricket

The legend who inspired Lara to take up cricket

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

West Indies batting great Brian Lara revealed the person who inspired him to take up cricket.

Abhijit Banerjee has a piece of advice for the Modi govt

Abhijit Banerjee has a piece of advice for the Modi govt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

In the short run, the government should loosen the purse strings but trying to invent new instruments is a bad idea, Banerjee said. Trust, he said, in the system is important at this point and keeping that in mind.

Self-doubt brings the best out of record-breaking Cook

Self-doubt brings the best out of record-breaking Cook

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

'But I suppose that's why I can be quite proud... Going to the well again and delivering a performance like that was pleasing.'

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'From India to Indiana, there has always been a sense of hope, optimism, and goodness.'

Holder most underrated all-rounder: Tendulkar

Holder most underrated all-rounder: Tendulkar

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

"...he is an underrated player but he contributes on a regular basis, he is a terrific player to have in your team."

Lara on how West Indies can get better of England

Lara on how West Indies can get better of England

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Batting legend Brian Lara believes West Indies will need to adopt a proactive approach in the upcoming three-Test series against England and consider the matches as four-day games as the visitors lack the firepower to last five days. The 51-year-old former captain said while West Indies' boast of a formidable bowling attack, their batting department is a concern, which is precisely the reason behind his statement.

7 US lawmakers write to Pompeo on farmers' protest in India

7 US lawmakers write to Pompeo on farmers' protest in India

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

In their letter, the lawmakers said that the US as a nation that is familiar with political protests can offer counsel to India during their current period of social disturbance.