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Nations League PIX: France win in Croatia; Italy unbeaten

Nations League PIX: France win in Croatia; Italy unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

France stretched their unbeaten run against Croatia to eight games after a late goal by Kylian Mbappe gave the world champions a 2-1 win in their Nations League top-tier Group 3 match on Wednesday.

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Women's voices are too high or too low, or they are seen as too short or too tall, or too fat or too thin, to be great leaders.' 'These judgments wear us down.'

Nobody masters the art of the trivela like Quaresma

Nobody masters the art of the trivela like Quaresma

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The right-footed Quaresma has scored at least one dozen similar goals during his career and also uses the trivela for passing and crossing.

Four arrested for throwing stone at Australian team's bus

Four arrested for throwing stone at Australian team's bus

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

A rock was thrown at the Australian team bus as they returned to the team hotel from the Barsapara Cricket Stadium following their eight-wicket win on October 10.

PHOTOS: Rahul steers Kings past Sunrisers

PHOTOS: Rahul steers Kings past Sunrisers

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Images from Monday's match between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Mohali.

'Putin is a goonda'

'Putin is a goonda'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'Sholay wallah kahani hai: 'Gabbar Singh aayega, Gabbar Singh aayega.' 'But what is inside Gabbar Singh nobody knows.'

Soccer PIX: Man City beat Everton; Lewandowski 'tricks

Soccer PIX: Man City beat Everton; Lewandowski 'tricks

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Manchester City's quadruple bid remained intact as Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bruyne secured a 2-0 win at Everton in their FA Cup quarter-final clash

Stokes joins Northern Superchargers in first draft for The Hundred

Stokes joins Northern Superchargers in first draft for The Hundred

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The new 100-ball format tournament was launched on Thursday, with eight new city-based teams officially named and the first batch of players allocated, including England's red-ball contracted players.

How Kapil's advice helped Dravid take up coaching

How Kapil's advice helped Dravid take up coaching

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Batting great Rahul Dravid says legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev's advice helped him to explore options after his retirement before eventually taking up the coaching job of India A and Under-19 sides. Dravid said he was also "a little fortunate" that at the back end of his career, he was already in a captain-cum-coach role of IPL side Rajasthan Royals.

Virat-Rohit defining pair for India in modern era: Sangakkara

Virat-Rohit defining pair for India in modern era: Sangakkara

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Every cricketing era has a "defining pair" which builds the narrative and the duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is a special one for India in modern times, said Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara. Kohli and Rohit have aggregated nearly 36,000 runs (35,930 runs) across three formats and Sangakkara feels the duo has the same aura which Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid had in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

PIX: United ease to another win, Spurs and Everton held

PIX: United ease to another win, Spurs and Everton held

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Manchester United kept up their impressive chase for a top-four spot with a comfortable 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the English Premier League on Thursday. Relegation-threatened Bournemouth had a late goal disallowed by VAR as they had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur.

EPL PIX: Reds on track for points record; City thump Newcastle

EPL PIX: Reds on track for points record; City thump Newcastle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday

Iniesta calls children born because of his goal in 2009

Iniesta calls children born because of his goal in 2009

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta celebrated the 11th anniversary of his famous Champions League semi-final strike against Chelsea by calling two children conceived after his tie-clinching goal. Nine months later, those celebrations had a rather unexpected result, with maternity hospitals in Barcelona telling local media they were struggling to cope with demand amid a spike in the city's birth rate.

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Sourav Ganguly will have his hands full during his nine-month tenure

Smith messages Kohli to check on him during COVID-19

Smith messages Kohli to check on him during COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

World No 1 Test batsman Steve Smith is looking forward to India's tour of Australia, saying he can't wait to play in the much-anticipated series which will be "incredibly special". Smith also spoke about his friendship with India captain Virat Kohli, describing him a "terrific guy".

Nations League PIX: Spain maul Germany 6-0

Nations League PIX: Spain maul Germany 6-0

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The victory saw Spain finish top of League A4 with 11 points after six games, joining France in the final four tournament, which will take place in October 2021.

Indian Football: Advantage Chennaiyin FC after drubbing of FC Goa

Indian Football: Advantage Chennaiyin FC after drubbing of FC Goa

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Saturday

Is Ronaldo the greatest header in football history?

Is Ronaldo the greatest header in football history?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Portugal and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest header in the history of football with an extraordinary range, according to former Ireland striker Tony Cascarino.

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The result also means second-placed Real Sociedad can reclaim top spot if they beat Eibar on Sunday.

Riot-hit Aurangabad limps back to normalcy; curbs still on

Riot-hit Aurangabad limps back to normalcy; curbs still on

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Two persons were killed in the violence, which also left more than 60 people, including police personnel, injured.

Taliban: What are India's Options?

Taliban: What are India's Options?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'It is a testing time for our foreign policy which may involve a certain element of taking risks, assessing costs, and expecting failures,' asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

PHOTOS: Hales steers England to series-levelling win

PHOTOS: Hales steers England to series-levelling win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Alex Hales hit an unbeaten half-century to steer England to a series-levelling five-wicket victory in the second T20 International against India in Cardiff.

IPL: Can Rayudu fill Raina void at CSK?

IPL: Can Rayudu fill Raina void at CSK?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'I know that the CSK squad is deep, they've got a lot of options at the top, but I also believe that as much as the pressure is now on to find that No. 3, it's just probably the most challenging time that I can look for anyway for CSK.'

Hussey 'fearful' about T20 World Cup going ahead

Hussey 'fearful' about T20 World Cup going ahead

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'...but having to bring a number of teams and getting them to isolate to prepare and then move around the country to different venues, I think that will be a logistical nightmare.'

'Every game of cricket is challenging, every series is challenging'

'Every game of cricket is challenging, every series is challenging'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'When cricketers, coaches, captains, managers, franchise owners focus on the prize, they forget the process.' 'You can't win every game. Getting better is all about making mistakes.'

World Cup: Honda drives Japan to deserved 2-2 draw against Senegal

World Cup: Honda drives Japan to deserved 2-2 draw against Senegal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Japan twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Senegal in their World Cup Group H encounter on Sunday.

Jamshedpur FC hold Bengaluru FC to 2-2 draw on Cahill's ISL debut

Jamshedpur FC hold Bengaluru FC to 2-2 draw on Cahill's ISL debut

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Jamshedpur piled up the pressure as the first-half progressed but their final delivery into the box lacked clarity. Mario Arques struck a dangerous free-kick at Gurpreet Singh's goal but it sailed inches over the bar.

Marsh draws inspiration from 'best mate' Smith ahead of series against India

Marsh draws inspiration from 'best mate' Smith ahead of series against India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Steve Smith is a source of positivity for Australian vice-captain Mitchell Marsh

PIX: Morgan on record spree as England whip Afghanistan

PIX: Morgan on record spree as England whip Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Images from the England-Afghanistan World Cup match in Manchester, on Tuesday.

ISL: Gurpreet ensures Bengaluru full points

ISL: Gurpreet ensures Bengaluru full points

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Nishu Kumar's seventh minute strike turned out to be enough for the hosts to claim full points as Hyderabad failed to convert multiple chances including a penalty strike.

With no Dhoni in Test matches, will India use jersey No 7?

With no Dhoni in Test matches, will India use jersey No 7?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Most of the Indian players will opt for their limited-overs jersey numbers.

Buzz: Ashwin all set to join Delhi Capitals

Buzz: Ashwin all set to join Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Inexperience cost England, feels Morgan

'Xi was sending a message'

'Xi was sending a message'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

'When you look at the border -- from Ladakh to Arunachal -- which is called the Sino-Indian border, but in effect it is actually the Indo-Tibet border.' 'Since the borders are still not secure, it has resulted in transgressions in Galwan, Dokalam etc.'

India thrash Pakistan yet again in Hockey World League Semis

India thrash Pakistan yet again in Hockey World League Semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

India continued to torment Pakistan in the Hero Hockey World League Semifinals, hammering the arch-rivals 6-1 in a 5th-8th place classification match, in London on Saturday.

6 effective, healthy ways to deal with your anger

6 effective, healthy ways to deal with your anger

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

When you lose your temper, your jawline stiffens, muscles tighten and maybe you grit your enamels as well. Exercising facilitates in shifting your attention to the physical aspect thus burning off all the surplus energy levels.

PICS: Chelsea, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

PICS: Chelsea, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Images from Wednesday's action in the Champions League.

Dream start! Real Kashmir stun champions Minerva Punjab in I-League

Dream start! Real Kashmir stun champions Minerva Punjab in I-League

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Real Kashmir FC scored the game's only goal through Gnohere krizo's 74th minute strike as the debutants made a dream start to their maiden I-League campaign.

No cut in spectrum price as govt okays airwave auction

No cut in spectrum price as govt okays airwave auction

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Although the industry is disappointed with the government decision not to lower spectrum prices at a time telcos are saddled with over Rs 4-trillion debt and an estimated Rs 1.43-trillion licence fee dues, the DCC has relaxed the payment structure to offer some relief to the financially stressed sector.

Ashwin responds to Kohli's fiery send-off

Ashwin responds to Kohli's fiery send-off

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Ravichandran Ashwin played down the animated reaction from his Royal Challengers Bangalore counterpart Virat Kohli after taking his catch

Stokes, Roland-Jones put England in control of Oval Test

Stokes, Roland-Jones put England in control of Oval Test

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

England debutant Toby Roland-Jones wreaked havoc as he picked four wickets to have South Africa reeling at 126 for 8 at stumps on Day 2 of the third Test at the Oval on Friday.