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Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah to contest from Kolar seat

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah to contest from Kolar seat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Congress leaders and workers from Kolar have been exerting pressure on the Congress legislature party leader to contest from there.

Crawley's England place uncertain after Lord's failure

Crawley's England place uncertain after Lord's failure

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

24-year-old Zak Crawley faces he axe after scores of 9 and 13 at Lord's, where South Africa triumphed by an innings and 12 runs inside three days to grab a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

WC PIX: England cruise past Senegal to set up mouth-watering QF clash with France

WC PIX: England cruise past Senegal to set up mouth-watering QF clash with France

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup match between Senegal and England on Sunday.

Shinde-Fadnavis govt working for development of Guj: Cong

Shinde-Fadnavis govt working for development of Guj: Cong

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Ajit Pawar said CM Shinde is not capable of getting big projects to Maharashtra.

T20 WC: India are with a foot in the semis already

T20 WC: India are with a foot in the semis already

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

With scores of 4,9,9 in his previous three matches, Rahul was under pressure to justify his selection and the opener responded by clubbing four sixes en route to a 31-ball fifty as India reached 86-2 at the halfway stage.

SEE: Indian Flag hoisted at CWG Village in Birmingham

SEE: Indian Flag hoisted at CWG Village in Birmingham

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Several athletes, including the hockey men's and women's teams of India, took part in the flag-hoisting ceremony at the CWG Village on Thursday.

Opposition Unity Is A Bogus Idea

Opposition Unity Is A Bogus Idea

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Our political history tells us this has never worked. A united Opposition does work in some specific, limited situations, especially in the states. But never as some brilliant pan-national collection of diverse interests with no ideological or political core, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

PIX: Australia ride Green energy to down NZ in 1st ODI

PIX: Australia ride Green energy to down NZ in 1st ODI

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Cameron Green braved cramps to smash a career-best 89 not out and secure Australia's nervy two-wicket victory against New Zealand in the opening one-day international in Cairns on Tuesday.

World Cup: Messi ready to waltz in 'Last Dance' for Argentina

World Cup: Messi ready to waltz in 'Last Dance' for Argentina

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The Argentine forward's glittering resume has one major omission -- a World Cup winner's medal.

Bayliss wants his Punjab Kings to play with joy

Bayliss wants his Punjab Kings to play with joy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

'I want them to play the game for the reasons they started playing the game at the first place, which is the love for the game. I don't know what it was like in the past but I will run this team like I have always done.'

EPL PIX: Vardy rescues point for Leicester; Villa go fifth

EPL PIX: Vardy rescues point for Leicester; Villa go fifth

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Leicester City's veteran striker Jamie Vardy came off the bench to break his long scoring drought and earn his side a 1-1 draw with a late equaliser

Will Sunrisers continue with out-of-form Williamson as opener?

Will Sunrisers continue with out-of-form Williamson as opener?

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has defended playing captain Kane Williamson as an opener despite the batter's ongoing run drought in IPL 2022.

J'khand CM Soren to seek trust vote on Monday amid disqualification threat

J'khand CM Soren to seek trust vote on Monday amid disqualification threat

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

As per a letter sent to the MLAs by the assembly secretariat, the chief minister has expressed his willingness to move a motion of confidence to prove his majority.

'Maharashtra govt was sleeping'

'Maharashtra govt was sleeping'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

'Instead of doing ground work they are sitting and monitoring the drought through Mantralaya and trying to solve the problem with Aamir Khan.'

Dew did Royals in, says skipper Samson after losing to Mumbai Indians

Dew did Royals in, says skipper Samson after losing to Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson blamed the dew factor in the second half of the match for the five-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians, at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, on Saturday.

Transformed Kyrgios completes Washington double

Transformed Kyrgios completes Washington double

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Nick Kyrgios ended a three-year title drought with a dominant victory over Yoshito Nishioka at the Citi Open on Sunday and the Australian said he was stunned at his "incredible transformation" over the last year.

Querrey ends drought with Delray Beach victory

Querrey ends drought with Delray Beach victory

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

American Sam Querrey won his first ATP World Tour title in four years when he defeated fellow countryman Rajeev Ram 6-4, 7-6(6) at the Delray Beach Open.

Ind vs SL, 2nd ODI: Pacers in focus as India look to seal series

Ind vs SL, 2nd ODI: Pacers in focus as India look to seal series

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

India will look to take an unassailable 2-0 lead when they face Sri Lanka in the second ODI

The greats name Kohli everything from an alien to a beast

The greats name Kohli everything from an alien to a beast

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

"It was a treat to watch you play, the six off the back foot in the 19th over against (Haris) Rauf over long-on was spectacular. Keep it going," Tendulkar tweeted.

Smith, Labuschagne hundreds power Australia on Day 1

Smith, Labuschagne hundreds power Australia on Day 1

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Steve Smith ended his century drought and Marnus Labuschagne struck his first Test hundred abroad to steer Australia to 298/5 on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.

T20 World Cup: 'Jadeja's absence a massive loss for India'

T20 World Cup: 'Jadeja's absence a massive loss for India'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Ravindra Jadeja's absence due to injury is a 'massive loss' but Virat Kohli's return to form and Jasprit Bumrah's comeback would still make India a force to reckon with in the T20 World Cup, said Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene.

How Tiger 'motivated' Serena to go for the kill

How Tiger 'motivated' Serena to go for the kill

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Serena Williams credited Tiger Woods on Wednesday as one of the main reasons she was still playing tennis.

Uthappa Is Worried About Kohli

Uthappa Is Worried About Kohli

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'The kind of thoughts that must be going through his mind, the ghosts that he must be dealing with must be immense.'

PHOTOS: India end 71-year drought to win series Down Under

PHOTOS: India end 71-year drought to win series Down Under

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

It is a rare first Down Under for India since Lala Amarnath's side visited the country back in 1947-48 months after independence to face Sir Don Bradman's 'Invincibles'.

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.

Mayank Agarwal set to captain Punjab Kings in IPL 2022

Mayank Agarwal set to captain Punjab Kings in IPL 2022

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The management was keen on Agarwal as the leader even before the auction.

Soccer PIX: Bayern snap winless run; Marseille go top

Soccer PIX: Bayern snap winless run; Marseille go top

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues on Friday.

Indian hockey team's biggest asset is...

Indian hockey team's biggest asset is...

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Pillay said fitness is the key asset of the Manpreet Singh-led side going into the Games

SAVING HISTORY, One Stepwell At A Time

SAVING HISTORY, One Stepwell At A Time

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Rohan Kale is fighting to save Maharashtra's stepwells.

Lagat ends US drought

Lagat ends US drought

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Bernard Lagat achieved what no American man has managed in almost a century by winning a global 1,500 metres title at the world championships.

'We just have to give them a good film and they will give you the numbers'

'We just have to give them a good film and they will give you the numbers'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'Every film cannot do a business of Rs 200 crore.'

World C'ships: Sindhu secures 5th medal, Praneeth breaks 36-yr drought

World C'ships: Sindhu secures 5th medal, Praneeth breaks 36-yr drought

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

P V Sindhu secured her fifth World Championships medal following a stunning comeback while B Sai Praneeth became the first Indian male shuttler in 36 years to grab a podium place in badminton's prestigious event, in Basel, on Friday.

How India Can SHOCK-PROOF Economy

How India Can SHOCK-PROOF Economy

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Since jobs will remain scarce for the foreseeable future, an unemployment allowance should be the next big social-security initiative, suggests T N Ninan.

PHOTOS: Kohli powers India to big win over Sri Lanka

PHOTOS: Kohli powers India to big win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the 1st ODI played between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Kohli epic around the corner, says RCB coach Hesson

Kohli epic around the corner, says RCB coach Hesson

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Virat Kohli's run drought in the Indian Premier League is not due to any technical issue and a big knock is imminent from the star batsman, Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Mike Hesson said.

Ponting salutes 'champion player of the game' Kohli

Ponting salutes 'champion player of the game' Kohli

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Australia great Ricky Ponting says India are reaping the rewards of sticking with Virat Kohli, who bounced back in style to ignite hopes for their second World Cup title in the T20 format after 15 years.

Rudrankksh only bright spot for Indian shooting in 2022

Rudrankksh only bright spot for Indian shooting in 2022

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Youngster Rudrankksh Patil has emerged as a hot contender to emulate 2008 Beijing Olympics champion Abhinav Bindra's feat at the 2024 Paris Games.

Do Sonia, Rahul Know What They Are Doing?

Do Sonia, Rahul Know What They Are Doing?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Mother and son refuse to go away despite indications blowing in the wind that their leadership is ringing the death knell of the party, observes Ramesh Menon.

'I will win this thing' Tiafoe vows after US Open defeat

'I will win this thing' Tiafoe vows after US Open defeat

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

An emotional Frances Tiafoe promised to one day hoist the US Open trophy after his Cinderella story came to a premature end on Friday with a semi-final loss to Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz.