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India's Greatest Win

India's Greatest Win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

What happened at the Gabba on January 19, 2021 now sits at the pinnacle of India's most significant Test wins, declares Faisal Shariff.

Sweden too good for Bulgaria

Sweden too good for Bulgaria

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

Henrik Larsson scored a brace in a 5-0 victory in Group C.

Rooney hits two in 6-1 England win

Rooney hits two in 6-1 England win

Rediff.com6 Jun 2004

The ruling party syndrome

The ruling party syndrome

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

Messi's master-class inspires Barcelona to Copa del Rey title

Messi's master-class inspires Barcelona to Copa del Rey title

Rediff.com28 May 2017

Barca, who had a rather disappointing season, managed to restore some pride with victory over last season's second division champions in what was the final match to be played at Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon Stadium.

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It was batters who mostly lead their teams to victories and some into the knock-outs. While Mumbai trailblazer Sarfaraz Khan continues to find the big runs, Baba Indrajith's consistency wasn't enough for Tamil Nadu to make even the top two in Group H.

EPL PHOTOS: Emotional Mahrez seals points for Man City at Tottenham

EPL PHOTOS: Emotional Mahrez seals points for Man City at Tottenham

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

It was not the free-flowing City of late and Tottenham will rue missing some good chances to salvage something from a disjointed affair on a patchwork pitch at a half-empty Wembley.

PIX: Azam's century helps Pakistan down NZ to stay alive

PIX: Azam's century helps Pakistan down NZ to stay alive

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Images from the World Cup match between New Zealand and Pakistan, at Birmingham, on Wednesday.

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Brighton & Hove Albion scored three times in the second half to fight back from two goals down and beat Manchester City

After World record high Deepika makes quarter-final exit at World Cup

After World record high Deepika makes quarter-final exit at World Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

A day after her World record-equalling feat, Deepika Kumari made a shock quarter-final exit from the individual events of the Archery World Cup, first stage at the Yuanshen Stadium, in Shanghai, on Thursday.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Muguruza advance

French Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Muguruza advance

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Rafael Nadal left German qualifier Yannick Maden no hope as he booked his ticket for the third round of the French Open in ruthless fashion with a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 victory.

Van Persie comes full circle with return to boyhood club

Van Persie comes full circle with return to boyhood club

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Dutch soccer star Robin van Persie returned to his home ground on Monday as he signed with Feyenoord Rotterdam hoping for a positive ending to his dwindling career.

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The result also means second-placed Real Sociedad can reclaim top spot if they beat Eibar on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Thiem demolishes Zverev to make Aus Open final

PHOTOS: Thiem demolishes Zverev to make Aus Open final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Dominic Thiem will clash with Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final of the Australian Open. The Austrian made the title round with a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(4) victory Germany's Alexander Zverev in the second semi-final at Melbourne Park on Friday. Djokovic beat great rival Roger Federer 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-3 in the first semi-final on Thursday.

EPL PHOTOS: Aguero equals Shearer record as City thrash Chelsea

EPL PHOTOS: Aguero equals Shearer record as City thrash Chelsea

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

IMAGES from EPL match played between Manchester City and Chelsea on Sunday

Wawrinka marches forth in bid to be in Federer's league

Wawrinka marches forth in bid to be in Federer's league

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

In-form Swiss man in fray to become only the fifth player in the professional era to win the French and Wimbledon back-to-back

Lessons learnt from Goa's Gudi Padwa

Lessons learnt from Goa's Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'We must not forget who we are and what courage and bravery were shown by our ancestors to bring us closer to the freedom we enjoy today,' says Tarun Vijay after attending the Gudi Padwa in Goa.

Meet next generation of golf stars

Meet next generation of golf stars

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Collin Morikawa made a stunning late eagle after the drive of his life to pull away from a jam-packed leaderboard and secure a two-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday in only the second major start of his career.

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Real Madrid were dumped out of the Copa del Rey at the quarter-final stage on Thursday after losing 4-3 at home to Real Sociedad, while record 30-times winners Barcelona were sent crashing out of the Copa del Rey in a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao.

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Ambassador Natarajan Krishnan and Ambassador Shankar Bajpai helped shape Indian foreign policy at a glorious, but difficult, time in history, recalls Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

FA Cup title win has no bearing on future: Wenger

FA Cup title win has no bearing on future: Wenger

Rediff.com28 May 2017

'It would be a bit ridiculous that 20 years depends on one game and that the future of the club depends on one game'

Davis Cup: Paire makes stunning debut as France lead Spain

Davis Cup: Paire makes stunning debut as France lead Spain

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Benoit Paire made a remarkable Davis Cup debut for France, outplaying Pablo Carreno-Busta 7-5, 6-1, 6-0 in the opening rubber of the World Group semi-final tie against Spain at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Friday.

Congress-SP pact on the cards? Prashant Kishor meets Mulayam, Amar Singh

Congress-SP pact on the cards? Prashant Kishor meets Mulayam, Amar Singh

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Congress' poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Tuesday held a two-hour meeting with Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, who is trying to cobble together an alliance of like-minded parties ahead of Uttar Pradesh assembly polls due early next year.

4-1 scoreline doesn't mean we were outplayed: Kohli

4-1 scoreline doesn't mean we were outplayed: Kohli

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

India captain Virat Kohli insisted that the final scoreline of 1-4 is not a true reflection of how his team competed in the five-Test series against England, which concluded Tuesday.

Farewell race: Gatlin stuns Bolt to win 100m world title

Farewell race: Gatlin stuns Bolt to win 100m world title

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt was beaten into bronze medal position by Justin Gatlin and Christian Coleman who won gold and silver respectively in the World Championships 100 metres final.

Bollywood goes back in time

Bollywood goes back in time

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Bollywood goes back in time.

Tennis roundup: Nadal, Federer seal Shanghai final showdown

Tennis roundup: Nadal, Federer seal Shanghai final showdown

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova eased past defending champion Peng Shuai 6-3, 6-1 at the Tianjin Open on Saturday to reach her first WTA final in almost two and a half years.

#ThankYouYuvi is trending

#ThankYouYuvi is trending

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Sporting fraternity fondly recalls Yuvraj highs

Uruguay coach refuses to point finger at wasteful Suarez

Uruguay coach refuses to point finger at wasteful Suarez

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez was at a loss to explain how Luis Suarez missed three golden chances in his side's 1-0 win over Egypt in their opening World Cup Group A game but refused to blame his leading striker.

'I will come back with an Olympic medal'

'I will come back with an Olympic medal'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'I was determined to return with a medal from the World Championships.'

EPL PIX: Liverpool back on top, United win at Fulham

EPL PIX: Liverpool back on top, United win at Fulham

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League match played on Saturday

Australia beat SA for T20 WC showdown vs India

Australia beat SA for T20 WC showdown vs India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Australia made it to the ICC women's T20 World Cup final, coming through a nerve-shredding semi-final against South Africa in Sydney on Thursday. They'll face India at the MCG on March 8 - International Women's Day. India's semi-final against England was abandoned without a ball bowled.

French Open PHOTOS: Stephens downs Keys to set up Halep final

French Open PHOTOS: Stephens downs Keys to set up Halep final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Images from the French Open women's semi-final matches played at Roland Garros on Thursday

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Do actors really look like the real life people they portray on screen? It's time to have *your* say!

Arjan Singh was a beacon of military leadership

Arjan Singh was a beacon of military leadership

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

He was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross in 1944. This honour is equivalent to today's Param Vir Chakra. The Arjan Singh Trust for needy air force personnel was set up out of the proceeds of his farm house in Delhi being sold. He was a charismatic leader of men and lived up to the fine traditions of soldiering, says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Counting's underway and the fate of the candidates is awaited. As we wait for the results with bated breath, here's how your heavyweights are faring for now.

How Ganguly's gamble on youngsters helped India retain Dhoni

How Ganguly's gamble on youngsters helped India retain Dhoni

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

'Ganguly, who turns 46 on Sunday, was one of the sharpest and farsighted cricketing minds, says Abhirup Bhattacharya in a biography on the former India cricketer, titled - 'Winning Like Sourav: Think & Succeed Like Ganguly'.

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Actress!

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Actress!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Actress category at the Oscars.