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The Amazing Life of Naomi Osaka

The Amazing Life of Naomi Osaka

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

She has emerged as one of the most measured, and perhaps most unanticipated, voices to address racial injustice in America.

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

To watch Dada standing on the steps of the airplane ladder with a glittering trophy in hand was exhilarating, recalls Hemant Kenkre.

Check out our Sports Quiz!

Check out our Sports Quiz!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Take a crack at our not-so-tough sports quiz...

'Aamir Khan fights like a child when he plays board games'

'Aamir Khan fights like a child when he plays board games'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Advait Chandan decodes Aamir Khan.

Cricket's DLS method inventor Lewis passes away

Cricket's DLS method inventor Lewis passes away

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Tony Lewis, the former university lecturer better known for one of the most complex rules of cricket -- the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method which is used in rain-affected matches, died at the age of 78.

Euro: Round 1: Top 5 Team Performances

Euro: Round 1: Top 5 Team Performances

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

And what an exciting week it has been, with players returning to packed stadiums, some memorable individual and team performances and a medical incident which had the world on edge.

Former West Indies boss joins race for ICC chairman's post

Former West Indies boss joins race for ICC chairman's post

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Former Cricket West Indies boss Dave Cameron has thrown his hat in the ring to succeed India's Shashank Manohar as the next chairman of International Cricket Council.

WATCH: Virat Kohli look-alike spotted in Pakistan!

WATCH: Virat Kohli look-alike spotted in Pakistan!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The video of the youngster, who works at a pizza outlet in Shaheed-e-Milat in Karachi, was uploaded by Abdul Majid Kalwar on Twitter.

Play football with feet don't let it go to your head, says Vijayan

Play football with feet don't let it go to your head, says Vijayan

Rediff.com11 May 2020

IM Vijayan lauded Sunil Chhetri for his longevity and urged the youngsters to idolise the 35-year-old's work ethic.

Look who's going SOLO!

Look who's going SOLO!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at Bollywood's ladies, where they will be calling the shots in their films.

Fouaad Mirza confident of Olympic qualification despite setback

Fouaad Mirza confident of Olympic qualification despite setback

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

An injury to his preferred horse has jeopardised Fouaad Mirza's qualification chances for the Tokyo Games but the double Asian Games silver medallist is confident of making the cut for the Olympics in the equestrian event.

Ashwin could be India's match-winner in WTC final: Panesar

Ashwin could be India's match-winner in WTC final: Panesar

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Panesar feels the concept of WTC is a great advertisement of Test cricket and the former spinner went on to term the summit clash as an encounter similar to arch-rivals India and Pakistan playing a Test match or the Ashes.

'Indian food is the perfect, balanced, diet'

'Indian food is the perfect, balanced, diet'

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'The way desi food is cooked in our homes makes it so delicious and yummy.' 'It is a great digestive meal.'

Kohli to have stand named after him

Kohli to have stand named after him

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Kotla to have Virat Kohli stand soon: DDCA

Bigg Boss 13: Why is Sidharth emotional?

Bigg Boss 13: Why is Sidharth emotional?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Is Shehnaaz evicted? Salman Khan throws a googly ball!

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar has knee surgery, to miss Asian C'ships

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar has knee surgery, to miss Asian C'ships

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Karmakar underwent an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery in Mumbai and will not participate in the Thailand meet scheduled from May 18.

2019 World Cup: Pakistan got it wrong against India right from toss

2019 World Cup: Pakistan got it wrong against India right from toss

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Waqar Younis, who has been part of India-Pakistan World Cup clashes on four occasions, said Pakistan did not know how to handle the duo of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul,

Geeta Phogat readies for comeback, eyes Tokyo Olympics

Geeta Phogat readies for comeback, eyes Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Geeta has not competed much since she attempted to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games unsuccessfully.

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to young India to find out who their LGBTQ heroes are.

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Rolex has been masterful at playing the demand-supply game, limiting its issue of coveted and in-demand watches to only one or two pieces per dealership.

PIX: New Zealand dent India's semis hopes after big win

PIX: New Zealand dent India's semis hopes after big win

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between India and New Zealand, in Dubai, on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Willoughby triggers Indian batting collapse

PHOTOS: Willoughby triggers Indian batting collapse

Rediff.com17 Jul 2011

Images from Day 2 of the India's tour game against Somerset.

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Why coronavirus cases spiked in Gujarat

Why coronavirus cases spiked in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The second highest number of coronavirus cases in the country. The worst mortality rate among states. A none too impressive recovery rate. Surely this doesn't speak highly of the famed Gujarat model, so what went wrong?

What's wrong with Naomi Osaka?

What's wrong with Naomi Osaka?

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Naomi Osaka is also the first woman to win a second Slam immediately after her first since Jennifer Capriati in 2001 but her meteoric rise has been followed by a distinct dip ahead of Roland Garros.

HOT MOVIE RELEASES, coming up!

HOT MOVIE RELEASES, coming up!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

There are as many as three films and a Web series premiering on October 2.

Beating Thiem last year gave me self-belief: Ramkumar

Beating Thiem last year gave me self-belief: Ramkumar

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Ramkumar became the first Indian in seven years to advance to the singles final of an ATP World Tour event but missed out on ending India's 20-year title drought when he lost the Hall of Fame final to Steven Johnson on Sunday night.

PHOTOS: Cuba's athletes invent home workouts amid lockdown

PHOTOS: Cuba's athletes invent home workouts amid lockdown

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

A triathlete swims in a tiny above-ground pool on her rooftop, her waist attached to the wall with resistance bands, while a baseball player bats into a car tire and a boxer throws his punches into a bag of rice hanging from a mango tree. In cash-strapped Cuba, famed for its resourcefulness as well as its sporting prowess, professional athletes are inventing ways to work out and practice despite the closure of common training grounds due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bangladesh must beat Afghanistan to stay alive

Bangladesh must beat Afghanistan to stay alive

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Eager to keep their semi-final hopes alive, a desperate Bangladesh will have their work cut out when they take on a spirited Afghanistan in a do-or-die World Cup encounter in Southampton on Monday. England's defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka on Friday breathed air into Bangladesh's hopes of securing a semi-final berth and the 'Tigers' will be keen on making the most of the situation starting with a win over the bottom-placed Afghanistan.

June 10, 1986: When India made History at Lord's

June 10, 1986: When India made History at Lord's

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

India registered its first Test win at the Mecca of Cricket.

Johnson beats Ramkumar to win Newport title

Johnson beats Ramkumar to win Newport title

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Steve Johnson beat first-time ATP finalist Indian Ramkumar Ramanathan 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 at the Hall of Fame Open in Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday for his fourth career title and second of 2018.

Sports Shorts: Boxers Panghal, Kaushik felicitated

Sports Shorts: Boxers Panghal, Kaushik felicitated

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Athletics PIX: De Grasse, McLaughlin scorch the track

Athletics PIX: De Grasse, McLaughlin scorch the track

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The 21-year-old stuttered on the penultimate barrier but surged down the home stretch to power across the line and beat her previous record of 51.90 set at the U.S. trials in June.

Patient Pant can be the 'finisher' India need in World Cup

Patient Pant can be the 'finisher' India need in World Cup

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Rishabh Pant must learn the virtue of patience to transform himself from an exciting match-winner to a crucial 'finisher' for India, according to former captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

CWG: Indian Ocean, Hariharan to enthrall audiences

CWG: Indian Ocean, Hariharan to enthrall audiences

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

A number of popular rock bands including Indian Ocean and famed singers like Daler Mehndi and Hariharan are likely to spice up the excitement at the Delhi Games with a series of dazzling performances for over a week.

Asiad gold medallist Swapna to get customised Adidas shoes

Asiad gold medallist Swapna to get customised Adidas shoes

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Asian Games gold-medallist Swapna Barman will have customised shoes for her 12-toed feet soon as the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has tied up with footwear company Adidas to ensure specially-designed gear for the heptathlete.

Check out Mario in a new avatar

Check out Mario in a new avatar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The New Super Mario Bros for the Nintendo DS brings back the traditional side-scrolling adventure game featuring Mario, Luigi and other favourite characters from the popular Mario series.

When Maradona beat D&G 113,000-0

When Maradona beat D&G 113,000-0

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

It is a very different victory of Maradona that fascinates me even more, notes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

PIX: Stokes hits hundred as Royals sink Mumbai Indians

PIX: Stokes hits hundred as Royals sink Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Images from Sunday's Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals in Abu Dhabi.

August 14: 29 years since Sachin's maiden international ton

August 14: 29 years since Sachin's maiden international ton

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Tendulkar scored 119 runs against England in 1990, helping India save the match at Old Trafford.