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Champions League: Barca, Arsenal march into quarters

Champions League: Barca, Arsenal march into quarters

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Barcelona reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in four years

Ashwin Has Their Number!

Ashwin Has Their Number!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

As Ashwin nears his 500th Test wicket, here are some of the batters who have been unable to read him and have been his victims one time too many.

Madge in Mumbai

Madge in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

The singer arrived in Mumbai with hubby and kids in tow.

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

Anupam Kher lands role in Robert De Niro film

Anupam Kher lands role in Robert De Niro film

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

David Russel's The Silver Linings Playbook boasts of a stellar cast.

Thank God For Axar, Ashwin!

Thank God For Axar, Ashwin!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Glimpses from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, February 18, 2023.

Pujara Flashes The Thumbs Up

Pujara Flashes The Thumbs Up

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Glimpses from Day 3 of the second Test between India and Australia at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, February 19, 2023.

PIX: Warner, Starc sizzle as Australia sweep Windies

PIX: Warner, Starc sizzle as Australia sweep Windies

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Australia's David Warner smashed an incendiary half-century and Mitchell Starc claimed 4-20 to help the hosts beat West Indies by 31 runs in the second Twenty20 International and complete a 2-0 series sweep in Brisbane on Friday.

'I found a lot of love in India'

'I found a lot of love in India'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

'There are thousands of ways to enter India but only one way to come out: to have been transformed,' says Gregory David Roberts.

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations this week.

PIX: Barcelona are LaLiga champions!

PIX: Barcelona are LaLiga champions!

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Barcelona won their 27th LaLiga title and first for four years after a 4-2 win at city rivals Espanyol on Sunday.

'Keep the faith with India and Bombay'

'Keep the faith with India and Bombay'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

The Melbourne, Australia-born Roberts who, since escaping from Pentridge Prison has made a new life in India and who, famously, wrote his best-selling novel Shantaram seated in a corner table of Leopold's Cafe in South Mumbai, makes an eloquent plea on behalf of the country that changed him from convicted bank robber to much lionized author

Veteran Ghosal calls time from professional squash

Veteran Ghosal calls time from professional squash

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Will continue to play for India in multi disciplinary events

Champions League PIX: Porto down Arsenal; Barca-Napoli play drab draw

Champions League PIX: Porto down Arsenal; Barca-Napoli play drab draw

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Barca's Lewandowski to serve three-game ban post WC

Barca's Lewandowski to serve three-game ban post WC

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The Polish striker will miss games against Espanyol, Atletico Madrid and Getafe when LaLiga resumes after the World Cup.

Delhi Test: Scenes From Day 1

Delhi Test: Scenes From Day 1

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Australia were all out for 263 on Day 1 of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, February 17, 2023.

Barcelona kick off season with bad-tempered draw against Getafe

Barcelona kick off season with bad-tempered draw against Getafe

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Barcelona endured a frustrating evening in their La Liga season opener with a 0-0 draw in a feisty affair at Getafe.

Must Read! Rohan Bopanna's Heroic Journey to World No 1

Must Read! Rohan Bopanna's Heroic Journey to World No 1

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

No.1 ranking will inspire 'Gen-Next' of Indian tennis, says Rohan Bopanna after achieving the feat

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Germany expects 2.7 million people to attend matches in stadiums across the country and some 12 million in its fan zones for outdoor viewing, including on a long stretch of turf laid out in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

Ex-England goalie David James forced into auctioning signed memorabilia

Ex-England goalie David James forced into auctioning signed memorabilia

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

After being declared bankrupt in May, former England and Kerala Blasters marquee player David James is now forced into auctioning signed shirts, shorts and match balls.

Cummins, Smith Scrutinise Delhi Pitch

Cummins, Smith Scrutinise Delhi Pitch

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'Having a look the last couple of days it looks like it's prepared pretty similar (to Nagpur). It looks pretty dry.'

First Covid case may have emerged in China in Oct 2019: Study

First Covid case may have emerged in China in Oct 2019: Study

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The research, published in the journal PLOS Pathogens on Thursday, suggests that the first case of COVID-19 arose between early October and mid-November, 2019 in China, with the most likely date of origin being November 17.

'Warner missed absolute best time to retire'

'Warner missed absolute best time to retire'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said, the struggling David Warner missed out on a golden opportunity to retire in front of his home crowd.

Head may replace Warner in Delhi Test

Head may replace Warner in Delhi Test

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

David Warner averages a lowly 22.16 in nine Test matches in India, managing just 399 runs with just three fifties.

Why Leonardo Is In A Killer Mood

Why Leonardo Is In A Killer Mood

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Martin Scorsese returns with his two favourite actors Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio in his compelling new drama, Killers Of The Flower Moon.

Directing Amitabh, Johnny Depp

Directing Amitabh, Johnny Depp

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Mira Nair talks about her new film, Shantaram.

Amy Jackson-Ed Westwick Attend BAFTA

Amy Jackson-Ed Westwick Attend BAFTA

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The 2024 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, and saw its share of the good and the bad.

Australia's bold prediction: Warner set to dominate Ashes

Australia's bold prediction: Warner set to dominate Ashes

Rediff.com24 May 2023

David Warner will have a big Ashes and have backed him to deliver at the top of the order.

Warner's Test future: Selectors have got to make a decision

Warner's Test future: "Selectors have got to make a decision"

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor said the selectors have to take a call on David Warner's Test future ahead of the Ashes this year.

'Shantaram' returns to Leopold

'Shantaram' returns to Leopold

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Had the terrorists come five hours earlier, I wouldn't be here talking to you," says Gregory David Roberts, the Australian author of the novel Shantaram, oft-considered a foreigner's Ode to Mumbai. "We were here in the evening, then left for the airport, as we had to fly to Australia that night for business."

Shantaram runs into roadblock

Shantaram runs into roadblock

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

The Johnny Depp starrer has become the third big movie to be halted due to the writer's strike that has already grounded Ron Howard-directed Angels & Demons and the Oliver Stone-directed Pinkville.

Who should Depp's heroine be?

Who should Depp's heroine be?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

The star might be paired opposite a Bollywood actress for Shantaram.

How Patel-Ashwin rescued India on Day 2

How Patel-Ashwin rescued India on Day 2

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Patel smashed 74 and dominated his 114-run partnership for the eighth wicket with Ashwin to rescue India

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list.

Way To Go, India!

Way To Go, India!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Fascinating glimpses from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia in Nagpur.

Johnny Depp, Shantaram, and me!

Johnny Depp, Shantaram, and me!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Shantaram Review: Too Verbose

Shantaram Review: Too Verbose

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

If future episodes are as verbose and unwieldy, it might be difficult to keep from switching channels, points out Deepa Ghalot.

PIX: Back to basics for Australia in the nets!

PIX: Back to basics for Australia in the nets!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Rather than sweeping the ball, Australia's batters mainly attempted the front foot defence against the spinners besides stepping out to hit down the ground.

Can Australia end India's home domination?

Can Australia end India's home domination?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Australia's blockbuster four-Test series against India will be the greatest challenge Pat Cummins has faced in his young captaincy as he looks to conquer the "final frontier".