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IPL 2023: Which Country Players Had A Dream Run?

IPL 2023: Which Country Players Had A Dream Run?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The players of which country had the best IPL 2023? Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji find out.

Christmas is Coming!

Christmas is Coming!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

How cities across the world have decked their streets with beautiful, eye-catching lights for the Yuletide season.

IPL turns 'Sweet 16'! The driving force of the glitzy league

IPL turns 'Sweet 16'! The driving force of the glitzy league

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

As the 16th edition of the glitzy Indian Premier League is set to unfold, let's take a look at the driving force of the T20 league and what's in store in this edition.

EPL PIX: Sanchez rescues United and Mourinho with late winner

EPL PIX: Sanchez rescues United and Mourinho with late winner

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Manchester United battled back from two goals down to beat Newcastle United 3-2 at Old Trafford on Saturday as a 90th-minute winner from Alexis Sanchez completed a spirited comeback to ease the pressure on manager Jose Mourinho.

Spotted! Kate Middleton at Wimbledon

Spotted! Kate Middleton at Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, arrived for the first day of Wimbledon on Monday with a dramatic new hairstyle to watch Andy Murray play his opening match.

PIX: Suryakumar's century in vain as India lose 3rd T20

PIX: Suryakumar's century in vain as India lose 3rd T20

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Suryakumar Yadav smashed a magnificent century but England held their nerve in a high-scoring thriller to win the third and final T20I by 17 runs and avoid the series sweep, in Nottingham, in Sunday.

Heart-broken, traumatised by attack on husband: Nancy Pelosi

Heart-broken, traumatised by attack on husband: Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The attacker was a male assailant who also tried to tie up Pelosi's husband as he was waiting for Nancy to arrive home.

EPL PIX: Leaders Liverpool stumble, Chelsea collapse

EPL PIX: Leaders Liverpool stumble, Chelsea collapse

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Liverpool blew a chance take a vice-like grip on the title race and Chelsea suffered their worst league defeat in 23 years.

T20s against England: Time for experimentation over for India

T20s against England: Time for experimentation over for India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Skipper Rohit Sharma will be travelling to the port city on Wednesday and is expected to feature in the series-opener.

T20 World Cup: India gear up to break knock-out jinx

T20 World Cup: India gear up to break knock-out jinx

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

History is also a bit against India when it comes to results at the business end of the ICC events.

Review: Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain is a haunting film

Review: Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain is a haunting film

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

This is how films that bring to life man-made industrial disasters should be made, says Prasanna D Zore.

Pressure on returning Kohli ahead of 2nd T20I

Pressure on returning Kohli ahead of 2nd T20I

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

England, who were blown away by the visitors at Southampton, will back themselves to make a strong comeback.

EPL PHOTOS: Mane, Salah propel Liverpool to top

EPL PHOTOS: Mane, Salah propel Liverpool to top

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday

EPL PIX: Arsenal beat Liverpool; Kane goes past 200 club goals

EPL PIX: Arsenal beat Liverpool; Kane goes past 200 club goals

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

2nd ODI: Kohli still doubtful as India eye another series win

2nd ODI: Kohli still doubtful as India eye another series win

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Kohli's poor show, however, hasn't affected the team much as it is playing extremely well in the white-ball games.

All about Australian Open champion Nadal

All about Australian Open champion Nadal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Factbox on Spain's Rafael Nadal

Fearless India look to carry T20 template into ODIs

Fearless India look to carry T20 template into ODIs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'For us, the aim is to understand white-ball cricket, how to play, new guys are playing. 50 over is an extension of T20. Maybe you take less risk in ODIs as compared to T20 cricket but you have to take it.'

EPL PIX: Man City and Chelsea suffer shock losses; Arsenal win

EPL PIX: Man City and Chelsea suffer shock losses; Arsenal win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Manchester City suffered their first home Premier League loss in eight months as a shock 3-2 defeat by Crystal Palace on Saturday left Pep Guardiola's champions trailing leaders Liverpool by four points.

NBA: Pascal Siakam nets 40 in Raptors' OT win over Celtics

NBA: Pascal Siakam nets 40 in Raptors' OT win over Celtics

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Marcus Smart had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who had a six-game winning streak come to a halt. Grant Williams added 17 points, and Derrick White had 15 points and eight assists. Boston was without Jayson Tatum (knee), Jaylen Brown (knee), Robert Williams III (knee) and Al Horford (personal).

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Acting, by definition, is a portrayal of a character other than oneself.' 'If every role is to be played only by someone answering to that precise description, most professional actors -- of all ethnicities and genders -- would be out of a job,' observes Indira Kannan.

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah were on target as Liverpool edged Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest 3-2.

Let there be light! Sydney shines at Vivid festival

Let there be light! Sydney shines at Vivid festival

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Landmarks across the city have been bathed in a dazzling array of colourful lights, from the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Opera House. Other key areas illuminated include Martin Place, Kings Cross, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Barangaroo, Chatswood and Taronga Zoo.

Liverpool's Klopp braces for his toughest test

Liverpool's Klopp braces for his toughest test

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp is expecting his toughest test yet in a Merseyside derby when his side face local rivals Everton in the Premier League on Sunday.

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The pitch and outfield of Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain has been officially rated "poor" by the ICC following the recent Test between India and the West Indies, which saw more than four-and-a-half days' play being lost because of poor drainage facilities.

Beckham shows off new Jesus tattoo

Beckham shows off new Jesus tattoo

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Footballer David Beckham has added another tattoo, a black and white image of Jesus Christ, to his huge collection of body art. Beckham, 34, already has 17 tattoos on his body but decided to get the latest one to pay a tribute to his grandfather Joe West, who died recently. The footballer was very close to him.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

India can stimulate world economy, says Mulford

India can stimulate world economy, says Mulford

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Outgoing United States Ambassador to India, David Mulford, believes that India can help stimulate the world economy in the wake of the global economic meltdown.Mulford observed that "Developing countries have tended to be recipients during times of difficulty, but this time, some of them may be stimulators and producers. That is an important thought to bear in mind when you are in the condition that the United States is today."

Hottest Sporting Buzz: 'Immature' Brady 'throws fits' for wife's attention

Hottest Sporting Buzz: 'Immature' Brady 'throws fits' for wife's attention

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Queen's Park Oval outfield rated poor by the match referee

Queen's Park Oval outfield rated poor by the match referee

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The outfield of the Queen's Park Oval, the venue for the fourth Test between India and the West Indies, has been rated "poor" by the Match Referee as only 22 overs could be bowled on the opening day while unplayable conditions prevented play on four consecutive days. The match ended in a draw, denying India chance to defend their top rank in the Test table.

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli regains No 1 spot, Bumrah best-placed Indian bowler at 5th

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli regains No 1 spot, Bumrah best-placed Indian bowler at 5th

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Kohli is now five points clear after Smith's knock of 36 in the Adelaide Test

Did Smith, Warner pay for revolt on pay hike against CA: Gambhir

Did Smith, Warner pay for revolt on pay hike against CA: Gambhir

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Gautam Gambhir termed sanctions imposed on Steve Smith and David Warner 'harsh' and raised questions whether the errant duo paid the price for revolting against Cricket Australia on pay hike issue.

Do girls get footie?

Do girls get footie?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

One in four football fans is now a woman, a survey revealed.

World's Top 40 directors

World's Top 40 directors

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2020, which received 193,000 entries from photographers in over 200 territories. Scroll down and feast your eyes on our pick of the shortlisted and category-winning entries.

PIX: World Champions France held to a draw; Spain crush Wales

PIX: World Champions France held to a draw; Spain crush Wales

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

France substitute Kylian Mbappe engineered two late goals to rescue a 2-2 draw against Iceland and spare the blushes of the world champions in their friendly.

10 most stylish dads who will give you some dadspiration!

10 most stylish dads who will give you some dadspiration!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

No one can look as sexy as them in a suit (or briefs for that matter).

When furious fans invaded the pitch

When furious fans invaded the pitch

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

West Ham United could face repercussions after several pitch invasions and ugly scenes in the stands during the second half of a crushing 3-0 home Premier League defeat by Burnley on Saturday.

Serena coach makes plea for honest and open on-court coaching

Serena coach makes plea for honest and open on-court coaching

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Coaching during matches is permitted in some women's events, but Grand Slam tournaments are among those which do not allow it.

In Easter sermons, Australian church leaders urge forgiveness for disgraced cricketers

In Easter sermons, Australian church leaders urge forgiveness for disgraced cricketers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

A cheating scandal that has ripped through the core of Australia's most venerated pastime, cricket, prompted church leaders to provide guidance over the Easter weekend on how to emerge from the moral tailspin.

Tiger Woods paired with Reed in Ryder Cup opener

Tiger Woods paired with Reed in Ryder Cup opener

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The pairings were announced at Thursday's opening ceremony in bright, late afternoon sunshine at the course just outside Paris as France proudly hosts the event for the first time.