News for 'Field of Dreams'

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

First coach Manhas remembers 17-year-old terrorising Ranji batters at nets

Euros Previews: Danes ready for 'war' against Czechs in quarters

Euros Previews: Danes ready for 'war' against Czechs in quarters

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Denmark have rediscovered their hunger and are starting to believe they can secure the trophy they won in spectacular fashion in 1992.

Naman Ojha bids tearful adieu to all forms of cricket

Naman Ojha bids tearful adieu to all forms of cricket

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Although Ojha's international career never took off, the Ujjain-born player has played 146 first-class games notching up 9,753 runs

The pioneers on Femina's cover

The pioneers on Femina's cover

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The cover features India's only woman Lieutenant General Madhuri Kanitkar, champion racing driver Alisha Abdullah and Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of India's ODI/T20 women's cricket teams.

10 things you MUST DO to bag your dream job offer

10 things you MUST DO to bag your dream job offer

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Fresh out of college? Here are a few things you must consider while applying for a job for the first time.

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Since 2012, 44 Indians have been anointed as grandmasters -- the highest achievement in chess, points out Arvind Subramanian, economist and former chief economic adviser to the government.

IPL PICS: Narine excels as Kolkata eliminate Bangalore

IPL PICS: Narine excels as Kolkata eliminate Bangalore

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League 'Eliminator' between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah.

I dedicated every wicket at the Gabba to my dad: Siraj

I dedicated every wicket at the Gabba to my dad: Siraj

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'It was an emotional moment for me today, I went to the graveyard. I entered my home, my mother started crying as soon as she saw me. I ate home-cooked food after a long time and it was really good to be back home.'

How to apply for Nirbhaya career scholarship for girls

How to apply for Nirbhaya career scholarship for girls

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

The scholarship for girls aged between 17 and 23 is a one-time reward of INR 25,000.

Meet the biggest find of India's tour of Australia

Meet the biggest find of India's tour of Australia

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Shastri hails Siraj for overcoming every hurdle in Australia

Eaton takes decathlon gold to complete dream treble

Eaton takes decathlon gold to complete dream treble

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

American Ashton Eaton cemented his position as the world's greatest athlete when he won the world decathlon title on Sunday, completing a spectacular hat-trick having won Olympic gold and broken the world record last year.

PICS: Griezmann goal helps France hold inspired Hungary

PICS: Griezmann goal helps France hold inspired Hungary

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

World champions France moved to four points while Hungary, on one point, kept up their slim hopes alive, in a group where they had been given little chance with heavyweights Germany and Portugal also in the mix.

ONGC Videsh's Iran dream gets rude jolt from China

ONGC Videsh's Iran dream gets rude jolt from China

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

India is being increasingly marginalised in Iran's energy sector for reasons which range from political to economic. Its attempts at securing oil and gas blocks in the country and importing gas (as LNG and through a pipeline) seem to be hitting a dead end. The latest setback for India is the agreement between Iran and Chinese Sinopec for the Yadavaran oil and gas field. This effectively pushes out ONGC Videsh - the government's overseas acquisition vehicle.

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

How to get an internship at IISc Bangalore

How to get an internship at IISc Bangalore

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Sarvesh Agrawal of Internshala offers a detailed guide on the application process.

Liverpool's Salah seeks Champions League final redemption

Liverpool's Salah seeks Champions League final redemption

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Mohamed Salah is keen to make a decisive contribution in Saturday's Champions League final against Tottenham Hotspur and help lay to rest the demons of Liverpool's nightmare defeat by Real Madrid a year ago.

Did Danish Siddiqui need to die?

Did Danish Siddiqui need to die?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Does Reuters want to cover news at 'all costs' -- even at the cost of human lives? asks Sudhir Bisht.

A 'force for global good,' says Modi at Quad summit

A 'force for global good,' says Modi at Quad summit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

India, Australia, Japan and the US on Friday pledged to work together for ensuring peace and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific and the world, as top leaders of the Quad grouping announced a slew of new initiatives to take on common challenges, amidst muscle flexing by an assertive China in the strategic region.

10 Reasons Student Visas Get Rejected

10 Reasons Student Visas Get Rejected

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

As an applicant, you must understand there is a difference between getting an offer letter from a university and receiving a study visa, explains Ajay Sharma, president, and founder, Abhinav Immigration Services.

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan attributed the team's massive reversal in fortunes in the second leg of IPL-14 to his bowlers' aggressive approach.

What makes Kohli so successful...

What makes Kohli so successful...

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Star Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan feels the reason behind Virat Kohli's batting success is that the Indian skipper never deviates from his process, irrespective of the quality of delivery bowled at him.

Ahead of Olympics, Neeraj ironing out kinks in technique

Ahead of Olympics, Neeraj ironing out kinks in technique

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Chopra said he has missed the "natural feeling" of being in a world-class field, except for one occasion, in the run up to the Games which opens on July 23 -- that one time was the Kuortane Games event in Finland on June 26 where he won a bronze with a performance of 86.79m in a star-studded field comprising, among others, Olympics gold favourite German Johannes Vetter, who won the event with a massive throw of 93.59m.

F1: Hamilton hunts down Verstappen for victory in Brazil

F1: Hamilton hunts down Verstappen for victory in Brazil

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton hunted down Max Verstappen to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday and slash his Red Bull rival's Formula One lead to 14 points in one of the greatest drives of his career.

Why Congress can't fulfill its leaders' Rajya Sabha dreams

Why Congress can't fulfill its leaders' Rajya Sabha dreams

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The Congress is finding it tough to accommodate defeated senior leaders in the Rajya Sabha as it does not have the numerical strength in various assemblies to win the seats.

Kohli, Rahul, Middle Overs... India's ODI Puzzle

Kohli, Rahul, Middle Overs... India's ODI Puzzle

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Unless they getting their batting and bowling woes sorted out soon, the 2023 World Cup looks another distant dream for the Men in Blue.

Serum Inst to launch first indigenous vaccine against pneumonia

Serum Inst to launch first indigenous vaccine against pneumonia

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

According to the sources, the vaccine will be much more affordable than existing ones manufactured by two foreign companies. India's drug regulator in July had granted market approval for the Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate vaccine, after reviewing the phase 1, 2 and 3 clinical trial data submitted by the Pune-based firm.

India not pondering on semis permutations: Ashwin

India not pondering on semis permutations: Ashwin

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Ashwin, who returned with excellent figures of 2-14 against Afghanistan in the World Cup also said that he owed a lot to his family while he has been staying in the bio-bubble for the last 8-10 months.

'83 Review

'83 Review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 is an ode to a game changing chapter of Indian cricket history, pitch-perfect partnerships between openers and tail enders, knowing your mate's strengths as well as your own, seizing that one moment that defines the rest of your life, applauds Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Brentford thrash Manchester Utd; Champs City cruise

PIX: Brentford thrash Manchester Utd; Champs City cruise

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Can Modi Unite The Opposition?

Can Modi Unite The Opposition?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

If there is unity in the Opposition, it is only about regional parties other than the DMK not wanting Rahul Gandhi or any other Congress leader for prime minister, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mirabai lifts Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future

Mirabai lifts Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Chanu ended India's over two-decade-long wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics.

2016 Rewind: India's women shine bright; Kohli enjoys dream run

2016 Rewind: India's women shine bright; Kohli enjoys dream run

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

An Olympic campaign saved by the fortitude of three women, a cricket team that rediscovered itself under a bold and zealous Virat Kohli -- Indian sports in 2016 was a dramatic mix of highs and lows wherein athletes mostly raised the bar but administrators found new ways to embarrass the country.

Rashid Khan: 'You can't be relaxed in the IPL'

Rashid Khan: 'You can't be relaxed in the IPL'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'You have to be focussed 100 percent, that is the quality of the IPL.' 'If your preparation is not up to the mark, you will face a lot of problems.'

Mimi review

Mimi review

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Kriti makes you smile and cry through her unexpected journey, notes Sukanya Verma.

With Rs 100-crore endorsement kitty, is Dhoni setting up the end game?

With Rs 100-crore endorsement kitty, is Dhoni setting up the end game?

Rediff.com14 May 2019

He is the face of the e-sports platform Dream11, the fantasy league platform, online bus ticketing platform RedBus, web hosting company, GoDaddy as well as traditional big-ticket brands such as Colgate.

How Chirag Patil got to play his dad in '83

How Chirag Patil got to play his dad in '83

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Ranveer Singh is on a different level, he is a super human.' 'The kind of energy, the kind of seriousness and dedication he has towards his work, it is just phenomenal.'

Gambhir showers praises on Ben Stokes

Gambhir showers praises on Ben Stokes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

"You can't compare anyone in India at the moment with Ben Stokes. Absolutely not, because Ben Stokes is in his own league," Gautam Gambhir said.

'Kohli a leader, his contributions have been immense'

'Kohli a leader, his contributions have been immense'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Virat Kohli's tenure as captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore may have ended without an IPL triumph but the franchise will nonetheless 'celebrate' his contributions over the years, said the team's pacer Harshal Patel.

How Manasi Joshi turns negatives into positives

How Manasi Joshi turns negatives into positives

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'I never imagined that a doll would be made on me. It feels great to be recognised by Barbie,' says the World Para-badminton champion who was also honoured by Time magazine.

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'The simultaneous fire from so many guns rained down on the enemy and pulverised them, a sight I can never forget till my last breath.'