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Deepika's Gift For Pappa's 70th Birthday

Deepika's Gift For Pappa's 70th Birthday

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

On her badminton legend father Prakash Padukone's milestone 70th birthday, Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone unveiled an ambitious expansion of the Padukone School of Badminton.

PCB strips captain, coach of authority

PCB strips captain, coach of authority

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Pakistan captain Shan Masood and head coach Jason Gillespie will no longer have a say in selection matters after the PCB selectors cut down their powers, according to a source.

Work Smart, Not Hard: 10 Tips To Boost Productivity

Work Smart, Not Hard: 10 Tips To Boost Productivity

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Productivity isn't always about doing more. It's about doing what matters, with enough room to breathe, says Adarsh Rai, an emotional intelligence coach and founder-CEO of HR Brain HUB.

Suffering From Heartbreak? Don't Ask AI For Advice

Suffering From Heartbreak? Don't Ask AI For Advice

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

AI can help you reflect but only real experts can guide you through heartbreak, conflict or emotional chaos.

'Life changed overnight': Nigam on sharing space with DC legends

'Life changed overnight': Nigam on sharing space with DC legends

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The 20-year-old Nigam, who was picked for Rs 50 lakh by DC, has been impressive in the IPL with both bat and ball.

Pant deleted WhatsApp before Headingley comeback

Pant deleted WhatsApp before Headingley comeback

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Pant's transformation began after a forgettable Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year.

Prez hails Op Sindoor, Atmanirbhar Bharat in I-Day address

Prez hails Op Sindoor, Atmanirbhar Bharat in I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of Independence Day, praising the response to terrorism, highlighting achievements in defense self-reliance, and emphasizing unity and progress.

How To Breathe Effectively: 10 Easy Tips

How To Breathe Effectively: 10 Easy Tips

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Taarika Dave, holistic life coach and yoga expert at the Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems, explains how you can improve your breathing using a few simple steps.

Remembering the Emergency: When trains ran on time

Remembering the Emergency: When trains ran on time

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'There was no corruption in the railways as officers were aware of severe action. Workers and senior officers were treated equally on the working hours front'

Can new coach help PV Sindhu reclaim glory?

Can new coach help PV Sindhu reclaim glory?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

PV Sindhu still has the hunger to succeed, and the primary aim is to help her regain consistency, says her new coach Anup Sridhar, who has been roped in by the two-time Olympic medallist on a trial basis following the Paris Games.

'I was not trying to prove anything'

'I was not trying to prove anything'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The underwhelming Test series against England might have been "frustrating" for Karun Nair at that time, but the India batter says it has also strengthened his resolve to "convert" the starts when the next opportunity comes his way.

SEE: India Sharpen Fielding Skills In Fun Drills

SEE: India Sharpen Fielding Skills In Fun Drills

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

In a video shared on BCCI's X handle, the playing were seen performing intense drills as they prepped ahead of the opening Test against England.

Need some more control when I throw: Neeraj Chopra

Need some more control when I throw: Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Neeraj Chopra said he needs to work harder on his core muscles and fine tune his technique to consistently throw 90m-plus distances in international competitions.

'We're not champions yet': Flick's post-parade warning

'We're not champions yet': Flick's post-parade warning

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Barcelona players celebrated the club's 28th LaLiga title with thousands of fans in an open-bus victory parade on Friday, but coach Hansi Flick was quick to remind them that the season was not over.

We haven't achieved anything yet: Ponting warns Punjab Kings

We haven't achieved anything yet: Ponting warns Punjab Kings

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting told his players not to lose focus as they "haven't achieved anything yet".

India's Olympic archers focus on 'team bonding'

India's Olympic archers focus on 'team bonding'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The focus was on "team bonding" for the Indian archery team on Friday following their inspiring show in the qualification round of the Paris Games

Can PSG overcome Inter to win first Champions League title?

Can PSG overcome Inter to win first Champions League title?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

PSG's focus on unity, tactical discipline and collective effort has drawn widespread plaudits ahead of their showdown with Inter Milan, who eliminated Barcelona after a thrilling semi-final.

Puja Pujara's Candid Memoir Adorns Lord's Library

Puja Pujara's Candid Memoir Adorns Lord's Library

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

'The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife' penned by Puja Pujara, capturing the journey of her husband Cheteshwar, found a hallowed introduction place at the Lord's Cricket Ground library and the author termed the book as "something for everyone."

'India are coming prepared': McCullum's big warning

'India are coming prepared': McCullum's big warning

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

England head coach Brendon McCullum believes India have arrived well-prepared and full of belief for the upcoming five-match Test series

Big Upsets! Man City, Inter Milan knocked out of Club World Cup

Big Upsets! Man City, Inter Milan knocked out of Club World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal stunned Manchester City 4-3 in extra-time in Orlando on Monday to pull off one of the shocks of the Club World Cup.

Manu Bhaker's next challenge: Balancing fame and focus

Manu Bhaker's next challenge: Balancing fame and focus

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

With millions of dollars set to come her way via cash rewards and endorsements, maintaining focus solely on sport can be a challenge.

England forced to rethink strategy ahead of Lord's Test

England forced to rethink strategy ahead of Lord's Test

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Besides the surface, the behaviour of the Dukes has also come under scanner with the softer ball hardly offering anything to the bowlers.

Windies recall Hope, Roach dropped for Aus Tests

Windies recall Hope, Roach dropped for Aus Tests

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Limited-overs captain Hope has played 38 Tests, the last of which came in Sri Lanka in late 2021.

India has hidden hockey gems!

India has hidden hockey gems!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton has expressed his satisfaction with the talent on display at the National Championship, highlighting the team's depth, especially in goalkeeping.

Why India may be tempted to play Bumrah in 4th Test

Why India may be tempted to play Bumrah in 4th Test

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Thursday said the team is "leaning towards" playing lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the fourth Test in Manchester as the visitors look to pull themselves back on level terms in the five-match series against England.

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The coaching-tuition-profiteering model built on the back of a broken education system is a scandal and an abomination, and must go, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

India ditch warm-up match, focus on nets for Aus Tour

India ditch warm-up match, focus on nets for Aus Tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

India were scheduled to begin their tour of Australia with a closed-door warm-up match against the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India A at the WACA in Perth from November 15 to 17.

'Focus on Test cricket, not T20 leagues'

'Focus on Test cricket, not T20 leagues'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Vengsarkar urges young players to target playing Test cricket

Gautam Gambhir will be a 'team coach' :Avesh Khan

Gautam Gambhir will be a 'team coach' :Avesh Khan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Gautam Gambhir's single-minded focus on winning and extracting the best from his players makes him a true 'team coach,' according to fast bowler Avesh Khan.

'It dried out...': Aus coach stunned by Perth pitch

'It dried out...': Aus coach stunned by Perth pitch

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The home team bowlers did not put a foot wrong but the pitch "surprisingly" dried up quite quickly at the Optus stadium on the second day, eventually helping the Indian batters, reckons Australia head coach Andrew McDonald.

Wimbledon: Swiatek outplays Collins; Andreeva advances too

Wimbledon: Swiatek outplays Collins; Andreeva advances too

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Teenager Andreeva marches into Wimbledon last 16

Rohit, Kohli's absence an opportunity for others: Gambhir

Rohit, Kohli's absence an opportunity for others: Gambhir

Rediff.com23 May 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has admitted that dealing with the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be a significant challenge for the team.

'Be the best batter you can be': Karthik's advice to Gill

'Be the best batter you can be': Karthik's advice to Gill

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Former wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik believes Shubman Gill is yet to realise the 'enormity' of what it means to be India's Test captain.

Mom, coach, strategist: Purnima Mahato prepares archers for Paris Olympics

Mom, coach, strategist: Purnima Mahato prepares archers for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Medal layenge, medal layenge yeh baat tum dimaag se nikal do (a medal will never come if you chase after a medal, just focus on the processes)

French Open: Paolini ousts Tomljanovic, enters Round 3

French Open: Paolini ousts Tomljanovic, enters Round 3

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Nadal touch helps Paolini reach French Open third round

Can Kohli end RCB's IPL title drought?

Can Kohli end RCB's IPL title drought?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli has been with RCB since the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008, including nine seasons as captain of a franchise that made the finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016 but lost every time.

No Place For Senior Pros In Pak T20 Side!

No Place For Senior Pros In Pak T20 Side!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Pakistan selectors rule out T20 role for Babar, Rizwan and Afridi in near future

'By hosting 2036 Olympics, India will make a statement'

'By hosting 2036 Olympics, India will make a statement'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics is not merely an attempt to make a statement internationally but also a well thought out plan to create world-class infrastructure, said Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse.

Neeraj seeks Federer's fluidity, Tendulkar's superpower

Neeraj seeks Federer's fluidity, Tendulkar's superpower

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'I try to stay calm on the day of my event. I don't think too much about it. I just focus on giving my 100%. I try to stay relaxed, eat good food, and rest well.'

'Not intensity but rhythm and flow': India fielding coach Dilip

'Not intensity but rhythm and flow': India fielding coach Dilip

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

It took the Indian team many intense sessions on the ground and off it to transform into a world class fielding unit. But, at the MPCA stadium here on Friday, its much-admired fielding coach T Dilip's focus was not on intensity but on "rhythm and flow".