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F1: Here's what inspired Hamilton to almost impossible win in Germany

F1: Here's what inspired Hamilton to almost impossible win in Germany

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

That was only the 12th time that a driver had started that low and won.

Rajasthan face herculean task against Kerala

Rajasthan face herculean task against Kerala

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

Struggling Rajasthan Royals will face an uphill task to bring their campaign back on track when they clash against in-form Kochi Tuskers Kerala in their Indian Premier League match, in Jaipur on Sunday.

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'The numbers of troops on both sides are enormous.' 'They are about 50,000-60,000 soldiers facing each other in that sector -- that's about the total number of troops that both sides had in the 1962 War in all sectors.'

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

US Open Golf: Fowler back in the thick of action

US Open Golf: Fowler back in the thick of action

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Fowler birdied the 14th, 15th and 16th holes to lift himself to 10 under par, two strokes off the pace at a generous ErinHills layout that has been softened by rain.

Sick Hamilton aims to sleep off German GP disappointment

Sick Hamilton aims to sleep off German GP disappointment

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Lewis Hamilton is planning to get plenty of rest over the next few days

'Congratulations to India on this significant victory'

'Congratulations to India on this significant victory'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel, Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh congratulate Team India after 'scintillating all-round performance'

Bangladesh to host Australia for first Tests in nine years

Bangladesh to host Australia for first Tests in nine years

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Bangladesh will host Australia for two Tests in October in the first series between the two countries in nine years, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Sunday.

Meet the most wanted man of Formula One!

Meet the most wanted man of Formula One!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Jenson Button is a wanted man, even if McLaren ultimately decide they do not want to retain the 2009 Formula One World Champion for next season.

Assam flood toll rises to 11, lakhs affected

Assam flood toll rises to 11, lakhs affected

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

The flood situation affected nearly 26.5 lakh people across 28 districts.

Verstappen earns comparisons with Senna, Schumacher

Verstappen earns comparisons with Senna, Schumacher

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Max Verstappen was compared to Formula One greats Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher on Sunday after the Dutch teenager's sensational drive to third place in a wet and chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix. Even father and former racer Jos, the 19-year-old Red Bull driver's biggest fan and fiercest critic, was astonished. "What Max showed here today was really special," he said of a race likely to go down in the sport's annals as one for the ages. In the last 15 laps, after a change to extreme wet tyres, Verstappen passed more than half the starting grid as he went from 16th place to the podium.

Will Indian pacers feel Bhuvi's absence? No, says Gough

Will Indian pacers feel Bhuvi's absence? No, says Gough

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Darren Gough feels India have enough firepower in their pace attack to cover for the absence of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah i

Five-star United rediscover their swagger but City are stunned

Five-star United rediscover their swagger but City are stunned

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Manchester City stumbled to the most unexpected defeat of the Premier League season on Saturday before neighbours Manchester United began their brave new world under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a glorious reminder of long-forgotten attacking swagger.

Indian women's trap team settles for silver in ISSF World Cup

Indian women's trap team settles for silver in ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Sania ousted from Qatar Total Open.

'Slow', 'substandard' Old Trafford pitch slammed

'Slow', 'substandard' Old Trafford pitch slammed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I feel sorry for the spectators who have travelled and paid hefty prices having to watch this lottery on a very substandard pitch. It's a disgrace.'

Dhawan-less India set for tough challenge vs Kiwis

Dhawan-less India set for tough challenge vs Kiwis

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Shikhar Dhawan's injury has unintentionally forced India to go for a tactical rejig despite convincing victories in the first two games against South Africa and Australia.

Taking first vacation in 18 yrs: PM on 'Man vs Wild'

Taking first vacation in 18 yrs: PM on 'Man vs Wild'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Recalling his childhood years, Modi said though there was poverty, his family was always connected with nature.

What Nadal must do to win 11th French Open title

What Nadal must do to win 11th French Open title

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Rafael Nadal needs to play more aggressively if he is to claim a record-extending 11th French Open title as a pack of young wolves is breathing down his neck, according to three-time Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander.

How New Zealand kept cool to down Proteas

How New Zealand kept cool to down Proteas

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

De Grandhomme fell before the end but Williamson reached his century with a six in the final over and guided New Zealand to their fourth win of the tournament with three balls to spare.

The Dhoni no one really knew...

The Dhoni no one really knew...

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, despite being a cricket star like no other, was never entirely a cricket story. He was, still is and will always remain a social story.

Why you must try off-roading at Sakleshpur

Why you must try off-roading at Sakleshpur

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

78 vehicles. A scenic trail along winding tea estates and forests. And plenty of challenges along the way.

When Aamir pierced his ears...

When Aamir pierced his ears...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

On Lagaan's 20th anniversary, we bring back Aamir Khan's views expressed in an exclusive interview to Rediff.com Contributor Haresh Pandya in February 2000.

After Houston, the road ahead

After Houston, the road ahead

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'The challenge before the two countries is to turn the peak into a plateau and enter an irreversible phase of cooperation,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

PIX: Real Kashmir sizzle in the snow to go top of I-League

PIX: Real Kashmir sizzle in the snow to go top of I-League

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The fairy tale run of Real Kashmir Football Club in the I-League continued as the club from the Valley defeated Gokulam Kerala FC by a solitary goal to jump to top of the I-League.

Formula One thankful for near-miss in Brazil

Formula One thankful for near-miss in Brazil

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

On a rainsoaked afternoon that saw the race twice stopped and re-started with the safety car deployed five times, there were also those who felt the sport had erred too far on the side of caution.

'UP voters are not going to forget Covid trauma'

'UP voters are not going to forget Covid trauma'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Every family in UP has been deeply affected in this second wave.' 'It has only been denial, denial, and denial by the incumbent CM.'

'Tremlett has shades of Garner'

'Tremlett has shades of Garner'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

New fast bowling find Chris Tremlett was likened to West Indies great Joel Garner by England's bowling coach on Friday.

Champions League: Mourinho unhappy with Young Boys' artificial pitch

Champions League: Mourinho unhappy with Young Boys' artificial pitch

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Mourinho praises Pogba, Shaw, Dalot after United Swiss stroll

Unusual monsoon pics: Arcs in the sky

Unusual monsoon pics: Arcs in the sky

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Readers share their unusual monsoon pictures. Share yours!

Rossi knocked unconscious in race crash

Rossi knocked unconscious in race crash

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Italian great Valentino Rossi was knocked unconscious in a MotoGP crash in Spain on Sunday and was taken to hospital for precautionary checks that ruled out serious injury.

Aus Open PIX: Federer, Serena, Djokovic advance; Osaka rallies after tantrum

Aus Open PIX: Federer, Serena, Djokovic advance; Osaka rallies after tantrum

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday

It's criminal to bowl this way, says Kohli

It's criminal to bowl this way, says Kohli

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Virat Kohli called his bowlers' profligacy 'criminal' after Chennai Super Kings chased down a steep target of 206

Now, designer raingear for the monsoons!

Now, designer raingear for the monsoons!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Fashion designer Sonya Vajifdar launched India's first collection of designer monsoon gear at a high-end store in Mumbai yesterday. Take a look.

Quick-fire Australia romp past Scotland

Quick-fire Australia romp past Scotland

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Australia finished second in Pool A after Mitchell Starc bowled the World Cup co-hosts to a seven-wicket victory against Scotland in a match that lasted just 41 overs at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, on Saturday.

St Lucia ODI: Pakistan cruise to victory over West Indies

St Lucia ODI: Pakistan cruise to victory over West Indies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Misbah-ul-Haq's unbeaten half-century steered Pakistan to a six-wicket victory over West Indies in their rain-affected fourth one day international at the Beausejour Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday.

India's Lakshmanan fails to qualify for 5000m final but has no regrets...

India's Lakshmanan fails to qualify for 5000m final but has no regrets...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'I could not do that because it was a bit tight at the home stretch. But at least I could run better than my personal best' 'To run along with him (Mo Farah) was one of my dreams and I did that today'

'You need a strong sense of mission to change the world'

'You need a strong sense of mission to change the world'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Zuckerberg will be in India on October 28.

Osaka sister act primed for Miami Open spotlight

Osaka sister act primed for Miami Open spotlight

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Serena and Venus Williams usually get top billing at the Miami Open but this year there is another sister act vying for thespotlight with world number one Naomi Osaka showing older sibling Mari the ropes.

Nadal solves one riddle, poses another

Nadal solves one riddle, poses another

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

By winning the U.S. Open for the first time and completing his collection of grand slam titles, Rafa Nadal solved one riddle and posed another.

Rogers Cup: Djokovic stunned; Halep dominates Venus

Rogers Cup: Djokovic stunned; Halep dominates Venus

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas secured the biggest win of his career when he sent Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic packing in the third round of the Rogers Cup with a stunning 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3 win on Thursday.