News for 'EPIC'

Perfect finale to an epic

Perfect finale to an epic

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Australia's prime minister John Howard writes about his hopes for a warm Sydney night, a great contest and a win for the Wallabies.

French Open: Satwik-Chirag, Treesa-Gayatri advance

French Open: Satwik-Chirag, Treesa-Gayatri advance

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the second round of French Open Super 750 badminton tournament.

Prakhar Chaturvedi breaks Yuvraj Singh's 25-year-old record!

Prakhar Chaturvedi breaks Yuvraj Singh's 25-year-old record!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Karnataka's Prakhar Chaturvedi on Monday broke Yuvraj Singh's 25-year-old record for the highest score in the U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy final with an unbeaten 404 off 636 balls against Mumbai in Shivamogga.

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Exploring the best of Indian roads.

Can Alcaraz upset Djokovic's reign at Australian Open?

Can Alcaraz upset Djokovic's reign at Australian Open?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Alcaraz will hope to bury memories of an injury-plagued start to last year when he missed the Australian Open

Sports Gets Sexy On OTT This Week!

Sports Gets Sexy On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

From tennis love to Tudor queens, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can catch on OTT this week.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday.

When Alcaraz left Djokovic, Wimbledon crowd stunned...

When Alcaraz left Djokovic, Wimbledon crowd stunned...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic looked completely powerless as he was pummeled into submission by Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.

What our leaders need to learn from the epics

What our leaders need to learn from the epics

Rediff.com18 May 2019

'Gods are deceitful too and villains can be upright upholders of the law.' 'Perhaps political leaders of all shades would benefit from these lessons instead of declaring themselves upholders of a dharma that means different things to different people,' points out Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek cemented her position as the undisputed queen of clay

Why Ayodhya Airport Is Named After Valmiki

Why Ayodhya Airport Is Named After Valmiki

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

'The airport's name 'Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham' pays homage to Maharishi Valmiki, the sage attributed to composing the epic Ramayana, adding a cultural touch to the airport's identity.'

PHOTOS: Kyrgios prevails in stormy epic to set up Nadal clash

PHOTOS: Kyrgios prevails in stormy epic to set up Nadal clash

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Nick Kyrgios lost his temper and blew a two-set lead but still managed to win a five-set thriller to storm into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 10-8 victory over Karen Khachanov in the super tiebreaker on Saturday. The 24-year-old Australian raged at the umpire, raged at himself and raged at his box but ultimately prevailed 6-2, 7-6(5), 6-7(6), 6-7(7), 7-6(8) in the longest match of his career to set up a last-16 date with 19-times Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal.

Freida Pinto to play Greek priestess in epic movie

Freida Pinto to play Greek priestess in epic movie

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The actress is reportedly picked up for a Canada-based movie, Dawn of War.

'If someone went for a dump...'

'If someone went for a dump...'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The Men in Blue lost six wickets for no runs in 11 balls! India's collapse stunned both fans and commentators.

PIX: Special 3D projection on Gateway of India celebrates 2023 World Cup

PIX: Special 3D projection on Gateway of India celebrates 2023 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

To mark the beginning of Diwali and celebrate the ongoing edition of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup, the ICC and the BCCI showcased a special 3D projection on the historical and iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai.

Reading, yoga: How Kejriwal spends time in Tihar

Reading, yoga: How Kejriwal spends time in Tihar

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was sent to Tihar Jail after a court remanded him in judicial custody in the excise policy case, is spending most of his time meditating, reading books and doing yoga in his cell, sources said on Thursday.

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

If there's one thing the full-of-beans star knows, it's how to stay happy, observes Dinesh Raheja.

England U-21 lose epic shootout

England U-21 lose epic shootout

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

The Netherlands reached their second consecutive European Under-21 final knocking out England 13-12 on penalties and will face Serbia.

When Moral Police Followed Zeenat Aman

When Moral Police Followed Zeenat Aman

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Zeenat Aman shares pictures from Shammi Kapoor's directorial debut Manoranjan where she played a sex worker, Nisha and spoke in detail about how the moral police had a field day because of her flirtatious and sexy outfits in the film.

'He is a super star in the making'

'He is a super star in the making'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Shamar's heroics and the Windies win saw congratulations pouring in from every quarter. And it also left Windies legends Brian Lara and Carl Hooper, both who are now broadcasters, in tears as videos circulated on X.

Federer rues 'opportunity missed' after Wimbledon epic

Federer rues 'opportunity missed' after Wimbledon epic

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Federer, meanwhile, became the first man to lose a Wimbledon singles final after holding match points since 1948 when John Bromwich failed to convert three of them against Bob Falkenburg.

Rashid and Co win brings small joy to war-ravaged Afghanistan

Rashid and Co win brings small joy to war-ravaged Afghanistan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

'I feel like we are so lucky to be here giving this happiness to people back home. We hardly see these kind of events back home where they could celebrate and enjoy those moments. That's something which really, really satisfies me.'

Anderson faces another epic battle... to get fit for final

Anderson faces another epic battle... to get fit for final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

"He's got a tough task ahead of him," summed up John Isner

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

There's a new actor in town, and Shraddha Kapoor is particularly excited about it!

Sonakshi's Stunning Look Test For Heeramandi

Sonakshi's Stunning Look Test For Heeramandi

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Just in case anybody's forgotten how gorgeous Sonakshi Sinha can look, the actor sends a timely reminder.

Preity Is Grateful For The Love

Preity Is Grateful For The Love

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Bollywood is having a party on social media, and you're invited!

Rain threat looms as RCB-CSK face off in knockout match

Rain threat looms as RCB-CSK face off in knockout match

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fairytale resurgent run will be up against the might of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings and the weather gods when the two sides clash in an epic do-or-die match to decide the fourth and final team for the IPL play-offs, in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Mann Ki Baat more popular than Ramayan, Mahabharat: Tripura CM

Mann Ki Baat more popular than Ramayan, Mahabharat: Tripura CM

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat programme was more popular among the masses than Mahabharat and Ramayan mega TV serials of the 1980s.

T20 WC: Legends retire, USA shock Pak, Afghans make history

T20 WC: Legends retire, USA shock Pak, Afghans make history

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

USA's sparkling debut, Afghan bravehearts' dream run and India's brilliance

One nation, one poll: Top 10 recommendations of Kovind panel

One nation, one poll: Top 10 recommendations of Kovind panel

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The government must develop a legally tenable mechanism in order to restore the cycle of simultaneous elections.

Modi's Challenge Of The South

Modi's Challenge Of The South

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

It is early to make out which way the wind is blowing, but there is no denying that challenges for the BJP, far outweigh the advantages in this region, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments, applauds Sukanya Verma.

How Kohli and Rohit co-existed despite differences

How Kohli and Rohit co-existed despite differences

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, for the last decade and half, have complemented each other

Space Adventures Rule OTT This Week!

Space Adventures Rule OTT This Week!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Science fiction buffs buckle up, catch all the space-themed action on OTT this week.

Bridgerton, Baahubali, Beasts On OTT This Week

Bridgerton, Baahubali, Beasts On OTT This Week

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Lots of romance and action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Tata Institute warns students against protesting Ram temple consecration

Tata Institute warns students against protesting Ram temple consecration

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The student union of TISS denied that any protest is being organised.

PHOTOS: Australia beat South Africa in epic Test nailbiter

PHOTOS: Australia beat South Africa in epic Test nailbiter

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Australia won the third and final Test against South Africa by 245 runs at Newlands in a nailbiting finish with just 27 balls to spare after a day of epic home resistance.

Murray beats Djokovic in epic US Open final

Murray beats Djokovic in epic US Open final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Andy Murray of Britain won the US Open men's singles final at Flushing Meadows on Monday. The Scotsman beat Serbia's defending champion Novak Djokovic 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Aus Open photos: Djokovic beats Murray in epic

Aus Open photos: Djokovic beats Murray in epic

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic fought off what appeared to be breathing problems and fatigue to advance to the final of the Australian Open following an epic five-set semi-final victory over Britain's Andy Murray.

How Messi fired MSL into global stardom

How Messi fired MSL into global stardom

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Messi mania highlights 'epic' year for MLS, Garber says