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This is what makes Sport so amazing!

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Awesome images from the world of Sport 2018.

PHOTOS: Brazil's hottest female referee is internet sensation

PHOTOS: Brazil's hottest female referee is internet sensation

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Fernanda Colombo Uliana, a 25-year-old assistant referee, is fast becoming an internet sensation. It is not just because of her model-like looks, but also her flag-waving work.

Alia, Malaika, Sonam: AMAZING March fashion

Alia, Malaika, Sonam: AMAZING March fashion

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Take some cue from these B-town ladies and get your fashion game on point!

Shane Warne's exclusive poker lessons for Hurley

Shane Warne's exclusive poker lessons for Hurley

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne is hell bent on turning his actress fianc Elizabeth Hurley into a sports enthusiast.

Wasim Akram says life 'exemplary' on his 50th birthday

Wasim Akram says life 'exemplary' on his 50th birthday

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Legendary Pakistan paceman Wasim Akram marked his 50th birthday on Friday, saying life is "exemplary" and that his Australian wife told him the half-century "is the new 40". Regarded as one of the best left-arm pacemen ever to grace the game, Wasim -- who celebrated with family and friends -- said cricket had brought him great fame, adding: "1.5 billion people across the subcontinent and beyond love me". "My wife told me 50 is the new 40," he told AFP. "So it's enjoyable." Wasim, popularly dubbed the 'sultan of swing', lives in Karachi with his second wife, Shaniera, and is a renowned cricket expert on various television channels. He said cricket had transformed his life.

'The tragic thing about Sushant's passing is...'

'The tragic thing about Sushant's passing is...'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'You are not going to find success all the time and you will feel insecure when your film fails at the box office, but that's a part of the game.' 'You just deal with it and move on.; 'Maybe the problem was something else and not so much about his career.'

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.

COMING UP: Entertainment, entertainment, entertainment!

COMING UP: Entertainment, entertainment, entertainment!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The last two months of the year have plenty of entertainment to offer.

FIH fails to recognise majority of Indo-Pak hockey history

FIH fails to recognise majority of Indo-Pak hockey history

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Going by the hockey parent body's new data collection, India and Pakistan have met in only 47 head-to-head internationals and many more fails. Read on to find out how the history of this famed rivalry is being binned

Bigg Boss 14: 'Rakhi Sawant is fake'

Bigg Boss 14: 'Rakhi Sawant is fake'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'I told Rakhi it is unfortunate that people like you are celebrities.'

2022: What Your Stars Foretell

2022: What Your Stars Foretell

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Will 2022 be better than 2021?

'Hope people will now remember me for the heptathlon gold than my toes'

'Hope people will now remember me for the heptathlon gold than my toes'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Swapna Barman's claim to fame before landing in Jakarta was as the athlete with 12 toes but the 21-year-old will return home having forged a new identity after winning India's first Asian Games gold in the heptathlon.

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Lagaan's dream run on screen and off it is a much needed reminder of winning against all odds in these pandemic ravaged times, notes Sukanya Verma.

Hockey World Cup opening: Madhuri, SRK, Salman set to thrill fans

Hockey World Cup opening: Madhuri, SRK, Salman set to thrill fans

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Famed music director A R Rahman will perform in both the opening events in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.

Thampi ready to leave his mark on IPL 12

Thampi ready to leave his mark on IPL 12

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Young Kerala pacer Basil Thampi is keen to perform well and swing matches Sunrisers Hyderabad's way in the Indian Premier League season 12 commencing on March 23.

Shubman Gill on Dravid's tips, Kohli-like cover drive and Yuvi's life coaching...

Shubman Gill on Dravid's tips, Kohli-like cover drive and Yuvi's life coaching...

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The youngster spoke about handling the limelight, the comparisons

Tendulkar's farewell and match-fixing rows hogged limelight in 2013

Tendulkar's farewell and match-fixing rows hogged limelight in 2013

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

A teary-eyed Sachin Tendulkar ended his cricketing journey in glorious Mumbai sunshine and as the sport bade farewell to its favourite son, the dark side of the "gentleman's game" was once again exposed.

Indo-Pak match: 'Team that bats a full 50 overs has better chance of winning'

Indo-Pak match: 'Team that bats a full 50 overs has better chance of winning'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Pakistan's chief cricket consultant Zaheer Abbas feels it would be an intense contest between India's famed batting and his team's "stronger" bowling when the two sides clash in their much-anticipated Asia Cup match in Dhaka on Sunday.

Xavi undecided on offer to coach Barca

Xavi undecided on offer to coach Barca

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez has said it is his dream to coach his former side

Priyanka Chopra takes on Delhi pollution

Priyanka Chopra takes on Delhi pollution

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'It's so hard to shoot here right now that I can't even imagine what it must be like to live here under these conditions.'

India's Baahubali Captain

India's Baahubali Captain

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

His cricketing brain, always sharp, was blessed with exceptional speed of information absorption and processing. He could quickly zero in on what needed to be done and use the element of surprise to overpower the opposition, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Sonam's journey from small Haryana village to Tokyo Olympics

Sonam's journey from small Haryana village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Sonam Malik,19, is the youngest Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympic Games.

Bangla series: Focus on Kohli's workload; both Pant, Samson could be in T20 squad

Bangla series: Focus on Kohli's workload; both Pant, Samson could be in T20 squad

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Selection committee will leave it on Kohli to decide whether he needs a break or continue playing.

GOT fans, meet Tyrion Lannister's look alike

GOT fans, meet Tyrion Lannister's look alike

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Rozi Khan's uncanny resemblance to actor Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion Lannister in GOT, is winning the Internet.

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Javelin thrower Neeraj doubtful for Doha Worlds

Javelin thrower Neeraj doubtful for Doha Worlds

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has undergone an elbow surgery

Padma Bhushan gong for Dhoni, Advani

Padma Bhushan gong for Dhoni, Advani

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Besides the duo, 2017 World Weightlifting Champion in the 48kg category, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu and former Asian Games gold medallist tennis player Somdev Devvarman were conferred with the Padma Shri award.

Bindra, Gagan set to lead India's fortunes

Bindra, Gagan set to lead India's fortunes

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Beijing Olympic Games gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and world record holder Gagan Narang will be the cynosure of all eyes as the famed Indian shooting squad kicks off its campaign in the 19th Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Big blow for India as gymnast Dipa pulls out of artistic team finals

Big blow for India as gymnast Dipa pulls out of artistic team finals

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

A sobbing Dipa blamed it on a jerk felt during the 'podium practice' and insisted she will strive to make up for the lost opportunity by shining in the balancing beam finals.

The myth and magic of unicorns

The myth and magic of unicorns

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Becoming a unicorn is surely a marker for a company in its growth story, but it's not a major achievement nor is it a turning point of any significant worth.

One more endearing anecdote about Sachin Tendulkar

One more endearing anecdote about Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Sachin Tendulkar walked down the memory lane as he narrated several anecdotes of his childhood.

Ratan Rajput: I should have NEVER done Bigg Boss

Ratan Rajput: I should have NEVER done Bigg Boss

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Ratan Rajput talks about her stint in the Bigg Boss house.

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka wins maiden title in Connecticut

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka wins maiden title in Connecticut

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

In the crucial ninth game Suarez Navarro seemingly held but Sabalenka challenged an ace at 40-15 and won the discussion.

Mary Kom, Sarita Devi enter final round of SAG qualifiers

Mary Kom, Sarita Devi enter final round of SAG qualifiers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Olympic medalist MC Mary Kom, L Sarita Devi and Aruna Mishra, among others, booked their place in the final round of the South Asian Games in Shillong on Thursday. Kom overcame a spirited Nikhit Zareen, while Sarita Devi passed the Meena Kumari test. Meanwhile, Mishra emerged winner in a bout which had to be decided on the basis of two rounds after power failure in the NEHU, SAI Special Area Games venue disrupted the game. Others who made the cut are Sarjubala Devi, Soniya and Pooja Rani. Earlier, the famed MC Mary Kom was forced to come out of her comfort zone by the versatile Nikhit Zareen, who started on an impressive note.

'Because of Bigg Boss, people know I exist'

'Because of Bigg Boss, people know I exist'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'Salman sir said that he wants to see me as a big singer before Bigg Boss ends.' 'If you have Salman sir's hand on your head, you don't need to look back.'

His big heart is Chahal's biggest asset

His big heart is Chahal's biggest asset

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The 18 wickets in this year's IPL for the Royal Challengers Bangalore will certainly boost his confidence as there is nothing like taking good form into a big event like IPL.

PICS: Liverpool sunk by Atletico extra-time triple; PSG win

PICS: Liverpool sunk by Atletico extra-time triple; PSG win

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

After falling 2-0 down on the night, substitute Marcos Llorente struck twice in extra-time and Alvaro Morata added a late third to ensure a famous victory for Diego Simeone's side against a Liverpool team unbeaten in their last 25 home games in European competition.

'People want to see me on screen'

'People want to see me on screen'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'It is very difficult for anybody to say no to the fame and fancies that come along.' 'But I was courageous and had the strength to say no.'

PIX: Mark 'The Hulk' Rufflao, John Cusack take on Toronto

PIX: Mark 'The Hulk' Rufflao, John Cusack take on Toronto

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The grand Hollywood presence at the ongoing Toronto Film Fest.

Stalin declares war on Governor Ravi, but within the Constitution

Stalin declares war on Governor Ravi, but within the Constitution

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu had begun seeing Governor Ravi's decisions and actions as a part of the state BJP's non-stop criticism of its government and directed from Delhi, a view strengthened by the governor's decision to return the NEET exemption bill, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.