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Stokes: 'Bazball' philosophy changed cricket forever

Stokes: 'Bazball' philosophy changed cricket forever

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

England's highly aggressive 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket did not secure the 2023 home Ashes against their arch rivals, Australia.

Rohit's KKR Chit-Chat Fuels Speculation

Rohit's KKR Chit-Chat Fuels Speculation

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Rohit was spotted having a deep conversation with members of the KKR franchise in their dressing room.

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

Is Kohli Targeting Gavaskar?

Is Kohli Targeting Gavaskar?

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'It was important to keep up my strike rate through the innings so I wanted to take on the momentum.'

Euro PIX: Demiral's goals put Turkey in quarter-finals

Euro PIX: Demiral's goals put Turkey in quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Austria and Turkey, at Leipzig stadium, Leipzig, Germany, on Tuesday.

The Woman Who Lost Everything

The Woman Who Lost Everything

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants. She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson. Days after the landslide and the loss of her family, Jenson died in a road accident that also left Sruthi with serious injuries. News of the accident and Sruthi's backdrop as the lone surviving member of a family wiped out in the July landslide, was picked up by the media, and people rushed to help.

This player is India's wildcard for T20 WC final

This player is India's wildcard for T20 WC final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The 58-year-old feels that Australia and India were the best sides throughout the tournament, but Mitchell Marsh's side paid the price of their loss against Afghanistan.

TN spiritual speaker lectures kids on karma, rebirth; faces heat

TN spiritual speaker lectures kids on karma, rebirth; faces heat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

State school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi assured that action will be taken against the speaker for his controversial speech at a government school in Chennai.

Djokovic unsure about French Open quarter-finals after knee injury

Djokovic unsure about French Open quarter-finals after knee injury

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic said he has been experiencing slight discomfort in his right knee for a couple of weeks.

Giant Axelsen stands between Lakshya and an Olympic medal

Giant Axelsen stands between Lakshya and an Olympic medal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The Indian will have yet another uphill task at hand when he takes on Axelsen, the baby-faced badminton giant, who has terrorised his opponents in the last few years.

Peek into Malaika's Bali Holiday Diary

Peek into Malaika's Bali Holiday Diary

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Sanjana makes memories in Colombia... Neha seeks blessing at Golden Temple... Janhvi visits her mommy's favourite place...

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months. They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.

UP to have SOPs in place to permit Hathras-like gatherings

UP to have SOPs in place to permit Hathras-like gatherings

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

A day after a stampede in Hathras claimed 121 lives, Uttar Pradesh minister Asim Arun on Wednesday said the state government has started work on standard operating procedures (SOPs) for granting permission for large gatherings to prevent such incidents in future.

Perez wins rain-delayed and red-flagged Monaco GP

Perez wins rain-delayed and red-flagged Monaco GP

Rediff.com29 May 2022

An angry Leclerc dropped to fourth after Ferrari called him in again for slicks and then told him, too late, to stay out after Sainz also pitted and went directly from wets to the dry tyres.

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

India's freestyle wrestlers miss out on Olympic qualification

India's freestyle wrestlers miss out on Olympic qualification

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Aman Sehrawat missed out on securing a berth for the Paris Games after losing his semi-final at the Asian Olympic Qualifier.

PIX: Canada win men's sprint relay as US blow it; Chebet double

PIX: Canada win men's sprint relay as US blow it; Chebet double

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Images from the athletics action at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, on Friday.

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Punjab, starting the penultimate day on 73/3 and needing 144 more runs, crumbled under pressure from Sindhu's relentless spin and Jayant Yadav's precise off-spin (3/35 in 10.4 overs), collapsing well before lunch and handing Haryana their second outright win in four matches.

Historic upset! Zverev dethrones Nadal at French Open

Historic upset! Zverev dethrones Nadal at French Open

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Nadal had previously said this year could be his final one on the tour.

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

Mumbai finally gets some respite from heavy rains

Mumbai finally gets some respite from heavy rains

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

As incessant rains lashed Mumbai and Maharashtra, life was thrown out of gear with delay in train and flight services causing great inconvenience to passengers.

'It's our destiny and goal to win the World Cup'

'It's our destiny and goal to win the World Cup'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

West Indies skipper Rovman Powell lauded Hope for showing his mettle after being dropped for the contest against England.

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.

'We Will Be Voting For Gadkari, Not BJP'

'We Will Be Voting For Gadkari, Not BJP'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

'We don't believe in the BJP. But the Congress has no main leader who is credible.'

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Medvedev in Round 4

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Medvedev in Round 4

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.

India's spin woes exposed but SKY's captaincy shines

India's spin woes exposed but SKY's captaincy shines

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Gautam Gambhir praised India for pulling off a tenacious Super Over win in the low-scoring third T20I against Sri Lanka for a series whitewash

Rains create puddles inside Statue of Unity gallery

Rains create puddles inside Statue of Unity gallery

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

The viewing gallery, at a height of 135 metres, has a grill frontage which allows winds to blow in water during heavy rains, said officials.

Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

French Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; De Minaur stuns Medvedev

French Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; De Minaur stuns Medvedev

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic produced a superhuman effort to subdue Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Apart from the human body, human food will bear direct repercussions. From staples such as wheat, to coffee, dairy, and even the great Hilsa face the threat of reduced supply due to the extreme heat.

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

When I asked Krishna Gopal Sengupta, who had travelled through Bangladesh from Chittagong to Petrapole if the interim government had made any impact at ground level, he said, "it's been only a couple of days. They will need some time." Shyam G Menon reports from Petrapole, India's entry point with Bangladesh.

Victory Parade! Team India celebrate with fans in Mumbai

Victory Parade! Team India celebrate with fans in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The victory parade of the T20 World Cup winning Indian team finally commenced after a delay of more than two hours in Mumbai on Thursday.

Aus frustrated as rain ruins Pak T20 series opener

Aus frustrated as rain ruins Pak T20 series opener

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Australia looked on course to chase down a small target in their first T20 International against Pakistan before the game was called off due to rain on Sunday. Put in to bat, Pakistan were 88 for three wickets in the 13th over when rain interrupted play.

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Leading the Asian challenge after the first day was Korea's Byeong Hun An, who celebrated his return to the Tournament with a battling two-under 70 to share the ninth place.

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Exploring the best of Indian roads.

Yash Dayal Takes RCB Into The Play-Offs

Yash Dayal Takes RCB Into The Play-Offs

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Needing 10 off 2, Jadeja was the man who could take CSK into the play-offs. But Dayal bowled two dots on the trot to knock CSK out of the tournament.

Australia look to 'fresh start' after fighting Scottish challenge

Australia look to 'fresh start' after fighting Scottish challenge

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'T20 is a hard format. We are excited for what is to come.'

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner ease into quarter-finals

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner ease into quarter-finals

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 7 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Sunday.

T20 WC: Afghanistan deserve to be in the semis: Rashid

T20 WC: Afghanistan deserve to be in the semis: Rashid

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Afghanistan scripted history by qualifying for their maiden T20 World Cup semi-final with a win over Bangladesh on Tuesday.