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Mental health a big challenge in cricket: Dravid

Mental health a big challenge in cricket: Dravid

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Former India captain and batting great Rahul Dravid believes maintaining good mental health is a "big challenge" in a tough game like cricket and players should strike a balance in everything they do.

Anita Kishore, Brain behind Byju's Acquisitions

Anita Kishore, Brain behind Byju's Acquisitions

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Byju's, says Anita Kishore, has given the founders of the businesses it has acquired the independence to operate separately and maintain their core culture.

Paes can play for another year: Bhupathi

Paes can play for another year: Bhupathi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

India's tennis great Mahesh Bhupathi on Saturday said his former Grand Slam winning partner Leander Paes is still playing well and can continue for another year. Terming it as 'The Last Roar', Olympics bronze-medallist Paes is in his last year of professional tennis career.

Do the Supreme Court panel members support the farm laws?

Do the Supreme Court panel members support the farm laws?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Where do the four members of the Supreme Court appointed panel to interface with farmers stand on the Modi government's farm laws?

PIX: School days are here again in Maharashtra

PIX: School days are here again in Maharashtra

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Schools across Maharashtra resumed physical sessions for classes 5 to 12 on Monday after being shut for over a year-and-a-half in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with students being welcomed back on campuses with flowers, balloons, sanitisers and social distancing protocols.

Heath Streak to quit as Bangladesh bowling coach

Heath Streak to quit as Bangladesh bowling coach

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Bangladesh bowling coach Heath Streak has decided to step down from his current position at the end of this month.

I want to continue for another 3-4 years: Mary Kom

I want to continue for another 3-4 years: Mary Kom

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

MC Mary Kom pulled no punches as the celebrated Indian boxer announced her intention to stretch her career by another "three-four" years and while the 2018 Asian and Commonwealth Games remain her "main focus", Tokyo Olympics, she said, is also not out of the radar yet. The London Olympics medallist and five-time world champion recently decided to go back to the light flyweight (48kg division) amid speculation that it is among the two categories that the International Boxing Association (AIBA) is pushing for inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The 33-year, a mother of three, is back in the ring with renewed hopes.

'Captain. Leader. Legend': Dhoni gets emotional send-off

'Captain. Leader. Legend': Dhoni gets emotional send-off

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Former and current India teammates pay tribute to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday.

Changi Airport to raise stake in Bengal Aerotropolis

Changi Airport to raise stake in Bengal Aerotropolis

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Singapore's Changi Airport International (CAI) has decided to increase its stake in Bengal Aerotropolis Projects Ltd (BAPL) to 32.2 per cent from 26 per cent held since the project began in 2009.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

How Dravid can avert the conflict-of-interest charge

How Dravid can avert the conflict-of-interest charge

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

What does Rahul Dravid need to do to be able to join NCA without carrying the blemish of perceived or potential 'conflict of interest'? Sudhir Bisht attempts an answer.

'No one expects a girl to race!'

'No one expects a girl to race!'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Mumbai teenager Aashi Hanspal is a rising star in motorsport.

This key word will combine Ranji and national teams

This key word will combine Ranji and national teams

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Uniformity in Training: Ranji team trainers may soon follow national team module

Sports Shorts: Marquez scores 50th premier class win

Sports Shorts: Marquez scores 50th premier class win

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.

Rafael Nadal shares his success mantra

Rafael Nadal shares his success mantra

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

"When I was a kid, I just dreamt about playing at Roland Garros, at Wimbledon, professional tournaments. I am no different than many kids. My motivation and passion to try to reach that dream was the key to our success. "We worked hard with motivation. Kids can do it, if I did it," the Spanish legend said ahead of the opening IPTL match. "The only thing I can advise is that try to have right people around you, who know about the sport, who really support you and try to help you reach your best level, practice everyday with motivation and passion. "I had good people around me. Without (coach and uncle) Tony, nothing was possible. I am lucky that someone from my family is my coach forever. We work hard. "We work with passion, with love for what we are doing and just trying to do right things to improve every year. That's the only secret."

Meet 13-year-old 'Japanese Messi'

Meet 13-year-old 'Japanese Messi'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

FC Tokyo have taken advantage of Barcelona's punishment for breaching rules on the transfer of young players by swooping to bring home a 13-year-old player dubbed the 'Japanese Messi'.

Post your cricket video, get picked: PCB

Post your cricket video, get picked: PCB

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board has found an unique way to tap budding talent.

Players clash but BCCI, Cricket Australia team up

Players clash but BCCI, Cricket Australia team up

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The National Cricket Academy has undertaken an initiative to conduct a refresher course for the existing accredited coaches of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in conjunction with Cricket Australia.

How To Win An Oscar

How To Win An Oscar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Joaquin Phoneix (Joker) and Renne Zellweger (Judy) should keep their fingers crossed, says Kumar Abishek.

Yogeshwar Dutt's search for grand swansong continues

Yogeshwar Dutt's search for grand swansong continues

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

In the twilight of his career and prone to injuries like never before, ace Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt is still eager to continue and insists that the thought of retirement has not even crossed his mind yet.

'History won't forgive if N-deal is not inked'

'History won't forgive if N-deal is not inked'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2008

Delivering a public lecture on 'Evolving Indian nuclear programme: Rationale and perspectives' organised by Indian Academy of Sciences in Bangalore on Friday, he said the currently-known uranium resources in the country were enough for setting up nearly 10,000 MWe installed capacity pressurised heavy water reactors and the country will need to import nuclear reactors and the fuel to achieve energy security.

Why Dhoni picked 25% in Run Adam

Why Dhoni picked 25% in Run Adam

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Continuing with his business ventures beyond the cricket field, MS Dhoni has now invested in 360 degree sports ecosystem Run Adam, and will serve as its endorser

Florida Hindu university expands its reach

Florida Hindu university expands its reach

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The Florida-based Hindu University of America will henceforth 'do business as' the International Vedic Hindu University. It has announced plans to expand the Vedic base of its program offerings. Paramahamsa Nityananda, founder of the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, who was elected chairman of the University recently, will be the 'guiding force in the university's future growth and evolution.'

Hindu University in US expands its Vedic base

Hindu University in US expands its Vedic base

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

The Florida-based Hindu University of America will henceforth 'do business as' the International Vedic Hindu University. It has announced plans to expand the Vedic base of its programme offerings.

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.

Should Women Fight Wars?

Should Women Fight Wars?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Should we be exposing our women volunteers to the barbarity of actual combat?

Nicole Kidman to quit films?

Nicole Kidman to quit films?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman revealed at a recent press conference -- one meant to promote her upcoming film Australia -- that she's not quite certain about her future in the film industry, adding that rather than continue to act she may instead have more children.

Heavy taxes hit art business

Heavy taxes hit art business

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

The financial meltdown and heavy taxes on works of art imported or sold in India has caused many art galleries to shut down in recent times.

What is traveller's diarrhoea?

What is traveller's diarrhoea?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Consuming contaminated food or water can lead to this infection.

This Salman Khan is changing the way kids learn

This Salman Khan is changing the way kids learn

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Salman Khan of Khan Academy explains how he is pioneering the cause of free online education.

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Online learning platforms have become go-to places for those suffocated by the current curbs on movement.

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Undergraduate courses indicatively cost S$23,000 to S$38,000, while postgraduate courses approximately cost S$15,000 to S$40,000.

'We were lucky we got the disease late'

'We were lucky we got the disease late'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'We were lucky, in many ways, that we got the disease late.'

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery.

Be ready for war in space: Kalam

Be ready for war in space: Kalam

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

"The whole war environment will be a network centric and it could be electronically controlled combined with space encounters, deep sea encounters and ballistic missiles," the President observed.

Sindhu's parents credit success to discipline and determination

Sindhu's parents credit success to discipline and determination

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

The parents of P V Sindhu, who became the first Indian woman singles player on Friday to ensure a medal at the ongoing World Badminton Championships, attributed their daughter's success to hard work and determination.

BCCI mulling awarding Test matches to smaller centres

BCCI mulling awarding Test matches to smaller centres

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Admitting that drawing spectators to the ground to watch Test matches in recent times has become a 'great challenge', Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur on Thursday said the Board is open to the idea of hosting five-day games at stadiums in smaller cities.

How molestation case led to age fraud accusation against junior Davis Cupper and 4 others

How molestation case led to age fraud accusation against junior Davis Cupper and 4 others

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The All India Tennis Association, often accused of being lax in dealing with age fraud, had no clear answers to what transpired at CLTA.

Football Focus: Barcelona buy Pjanic for Arthur

Football Focus: Barcelona buy Pjanic for Arthur

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

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

Fired? Laid-off? 5 tips to find a NEW job

Fired? Laid-off? 5 tips to find a NEW job

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Upskill. Network. Increase your employability status. Don't be redundant, says Gaurav Vohra.