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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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

'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.

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.

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.

I could not give my best due to rain: Mariayappan

I could not give my best due to rain: Mariayappan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Mariayappan Thangavelu on Tuesday rued that rain foiled his bid for a second consecutive gold medal at the Paralympics, saying the wet sock did not let him give his best in the T42 event in Tokyo.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Djokovic fumes at umpire in rain-affected Rome opener

Djokovic fumes at umpire in rain-affected Rome opener

Rediff.com12 May 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic was furious with the chair umpire for not suspending play as rain trickled down during his Italian Open second-round match against American Taylor Fritz.

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.

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.

NZ vs WI third T20I called off due to rain

NZ vs WI third T20I called off due to rain

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The third and final T20 International between New Zealand and West Indies was abandoned due to rain at the Bay Oval, in Mount Maunganui, on Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking at Shriya's Australian Holiday

Looking at Shriya's Australian Holiday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Shriya Pilgaonkar loves to travel.

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.'

Knight calls for rule change after rain knocks England out of women's T20 WC

Knight calls for rule change after rain knocks England out of women's T20 WC

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

ICC regulations dictate that in the event of a semi-final washout, the winners of each group automatically go through to the final in Melbourne on Sunday. Heather Knight called for a rule change after a rained-out semifinal clash against India knocked them out

Jemimah devastates but rain ruins 1st Aus-India T20I

Jemimah devastates but rain ruins 1st Aus-India T20I

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Jemimah Rodrigues smashed a stylish 49 off 36 balls before the heavens opened up and force the abandonment of the first women's T20 International between India and Australia, in Gold Coast, on Thursday.

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Sanju Samson, then a skinny 14-year-old, curled on the bed in his hotel room, watched Kolkata Knight Riders' Brendon McCullum hammering a 73-ball 158 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first-ever IPL match.

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.

June 23, 2013: The day India sealed its last ICC title

June 23, 2013: The day India sealed its last ICC title

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

It solidified Dhoni's legacy as a captain who achieved unparalleled success in ICC tournaments.

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.

'Aishwarya And I Are Dying To Work Together Again'

'Aishwarya And I Are Dying To Work Together Again'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

'We are just waiting for the right script.'

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Exploring the best of Indian roads.

'It was a great arm-wrestle, so full credit to their attack'

'It was a great arm-wrestle, so full credit to their attack'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

They were consistent and despite the inexperience, held their own, feels Australia's assistant coach Andrew McDonald.

T20 WC: NZ face Afghanistan's spin challenge

T20 WC: NZ face Afghanistan's spin challenge

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

New Zealand find themselves in the a difficult group with two-time champions West Indies and Afghanistan also vying for the the top two spots.