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Chappell set to 'demystify' Tendulkar for Aussies

Chappell set to 'demystify' Tendulkar for Aussies

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell will address the out-of-form Australian cricketers before the first Test against India to reveal the chinks in Sachin Tendulkar's armour, according to a report.

Chemistry Nobel for harnessing evolution to develop medicines, biofuels

Chemistry Nobel for harnessing evolution to develop medicines, biofuels

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The trio used the same principles of evolution -- genetic change and selection -- to develop proteins used in a range of fields.

In PHOTOS: Endeavour ready for final space voyage

In PHOTOS: Endeavour ready for final space voyage

Rediff.com16 May 2011

About 500,000 people are expected to gather along the Brevard County coast to watch what would be the penultimate launch in the space shuttle's 30-year, 134-mission history.

Ganguly refuses to comment on Chappell's book

Ganguly refuses to comment on Chappell's book

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has declined to react to the comments made by Greg Chappell in his autobiography Fierce Focus.

Tiger's winless run closes in on two-year mark

Tiger's winless run closes in on two-year mark

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

With the two-year anniversary of his last tournament win fast approaching, Tiger Woods is preparing for next month's Australian Open amid growing doubts over whether he can ever regain his former dominance.

Sachin was racked with self-doubt, Chappell claims in new book

Sachin was racked with self-doubt, Chappell claims in new book

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell, in a new book, has claimed that cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar was "mentally fragile" at a certain stage of his illustrious career and was beset with "self-doubt".

Bhupathi-Bopanna, Paes-Stepanek in Aus Open 2nd round

Bhupathi-Bopanna, Paes-Stepanek in Aus Open 2nd round

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

The all-Indian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna had to toil for victory, but Leander Paes and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek sailed into the second round of the Australian Open men's doubles in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

-- More than 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Texas and Louisiana as of Thursday morning -- Laura's 150mph winds made it the strongest hurricane to strike the US this year and in Louisiana since 1856

PICS: Inside Kim Kardashian's first Indian mag cover

PICS: Inside Kim Kardashian's first Indian mag cover

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

She wore outfits by two Indian designers for the shoot, which has sparked backlash.

US postal service to issue 'forever' stamp for Diwali

US postal service to issue 'forever' stamp for Diwali

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The Diwali stamp is being issued as a "Forever" stamp, the US Postal Service said in a statement.

Chappell slams ICC for postponing Test Championship

Chappell slams ICC for postponing Test Championship

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell has slammed the ICC for postponing the proposed Test Championship from 2013 to 2015, saying the decision is a "shame" as the event needs to be held as soon as possible to save the longer format of the game.

Dravid, Kumble launch new book on Tendulkar

Dravid, Kumble launch new book on Tendulkar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

A book on Sachin Tendulkar, Sachin - Genius Unplugged, which features write-ups by Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble, was launched in Bangalore on Wednesday just nine days ahead of the forthcoming World Cup.

Rahane first fielder to take 8 catches in a Test

Rahane first fielder to take 8 catches in a Test

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Ajinkya Rahane became the first fielder in Test history to take eight catches, achieving the feat in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.

Baddeley rises from ashes of despair to deny Woods

Baddeley rises from ashes of despair to deny Woods

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Presidents Cup International team captain Greg Norman said Aaron Baddeley "took it pretty rough" on Thursday when he blew victory with a poor putt on the 17th and an inexplicably woeful three-wood off the 18th tee.

Rusedski asks ATP to look after top players

Rusedski asks ATP to look after top players

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The men's tour must look after the welfare of top players like Novak Djokovic rather than expect them to turn up injured at tournaments so they do not lose out on bonus payments, former British number one Greg Rusedski said.

'There are lot of reasons to support Clarke'

'There are lot of reasons to support Clarke'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Highly impressed with Australian stand-in-skipper Michael Clarke's captaincy, the national selector Greg Chappell said that the selection panel was thrilled with his leadership qualities.

Drug cheat Ben Johnson ad draws anger

Drug cheat Ben Johnson ad draws anger

Rediff.com16 May 2017

A disgraced athlete ero returns... to much dismay.

'We were trying to raise awareness of Islam in US'

'We were trying to raise awareness of Islam in US'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Greg Barker discusses his documentary Koran By Heart

Is a CA job awaiting Ponting?

Is a CA job awaiting Ponting?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

With Mahela Jayawardene named coach of Mumbai Indians on Friday, speculation is rife that former Australia skipper and the IPL franchise coach Ricky Ponting may be in contention for a big role in a revamped Australian cricket.

I would not have picked Tiger: Norman

I would not have picked Tiger: Norman

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Greg Norman says he would not have chosen Tiger Woods as a wildcard selection for next month's Presidents Cup in Australia because of the former World No. 1's poor form since the end of 2009.

Will Test cricket vanish in ten years?

Will Test cricket vanish in ten years?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Former Australian fast bowler Rodney Hogg has predicted that Test cricket will be extinct in next ten years after the recently-concluded World T20 in India received huge success.

Black carbon contributes to global warming

Black carbon contributes to global warming

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Increasing the ratio of black carbon to sulphate in the atmosphere increases climate warming, suggests a study by University of Iowa professors Greg Carmichael, Karl Kammermeyer Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and colleagues.

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The autopsy, which was based on blood and urine samples and released by the Buenos Aires Scientific Police, said Maradona had problems with his kidneys, heart and lungs.

'Viru's absence will be a huge blow for us'

'Viru's absence will be a huge blow for us'

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Admitting that losing captain Virender Sehwag is a big blow for the struggling Delhi Daredevils, coach Greg Shipperd said they face an uphill task as they take on a formidable Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League match at Chepauk on Thursday.

Aditya Ghosh to step down as IndiGo president

Aditya Ghosh to step down as IndiGo president

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Rahul Bhatia, a promoter of the company, has been appointed as the interim CEO.

We need to improve our bowling: Daredevils' coach

We need to improve our bowling: Daredevils' coach

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

With as many as three of his past key players turning out for the opposition camp in New Delhi on Tuesday, Delhi Daredevils coach Greg Shipperd has termed his side's crucial IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore as a battle between 'Old Delhi and New Delhi'.

Blatter will not see out term of office says FA's Dyke

Blatter will not see out term of office says FA's Dyke

Rediff.com30 May 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter will not see out his latest term of office following his re-election on Friday because he will be forced to resign, English Football Association chairman Greg Dyke told reporters on Saturday.

Adani Enterprises surges 13% as Aus re-approves coal mine project

Adani Enterprises surges 13% as Aus re-approves coal mine project

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The stock jumped 12.9 per cent to Rs 95.80 at Bombay Stock Exchange.

'Dhoni is very smart'

'Dhoni is very smart'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'When you saw him, you immediately knew that he was something special.'

Motorola's Sanjay Jha earned $13 mn in 2010

Motorola's Sanjay Jha earned $13 mn in 2010

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Jha's compensation for 2010 included a salary of $900,000 and stock and option awards of about $10 million, the company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday.

Time under Chappell's reign worst of my career: Zaheer

Time under Chappell's reign worst of my career: Zaheer

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Indian pace spearhead Zaheer Khan considers the two years with Greg Chappell as national coach the worst of his decade-long career. He says the controversial Australian made him feel unwanted in the team.

'Munaf Patel is spinning the ball these days'

'Munaf Patel is spinning the ball these days'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

West Indies fast bowling legend Andy Roberts is baffled as to why young Indian pacers suddenly lose speed after showing early promise and start 'spinning the ball'. He cites Munaf Patel as a most recent example.

Clarke, Finch to be pall-bearers at Hughes's funeral

Clarke, Finch to be pall-bearers at Hughes's funeral

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Australia Test skipper Michael Clarke, opener Aaron Finch and South Australia's Tom Cooper are among eight pall-bearers, which includes Phil Hughes's dad Greg, brother Jason and locals Corey Ireland, Mitchell Lonergan and Matthew Day, for the late cricketer's funeral in Macksville on Wednesday afternoon.

Wipro opens new technology arm in Texas

Wipro opens new technology arm in Texas

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The new facility that would house Wipro's US cyber security centre would also serve as a hub for advanced analytics

These 16 STUNNING images show what lies beneath the deep, blue sea

These 16 STUNNING images show what lies beneath the deep, blue sea

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

These are some of Rediff.com's favourites from all 80 award-winning photos.

Clarke turns to childhood mentor D'Costa for help

Clarke turns to childhood mentor D'Costa for help

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

Struggling Australian stand-in skipper Michael Clarke has turned to his childhood mentor and Indian-origin coach Neil D'Costa in a bid to revive his batting form ahead of the upcoming World Cup in the sub-continent.

List of Tour de France winners

List of Tour de France winners

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Tour de France winners since the event was first staged in 1903.

Judges must avoid being super legislature

Judges must avoid being super legislature

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Our code of judicial conduct will meet its goal if a talented, hopeful young person looks in the mirror and sees in the reflection the desire to exemplify the standards of justice and the possibility of doing so, says Justice S H Kapadia.

Kiwi tennis player Daniell pulls out of CWG

Kiwi tennis player Daniell pulls out of CWG

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

New Zealand tennis player Marcus Daniell has pulled out of the troubled Delhi Commonwealth Games with a back injury, local media reported on Saturday.

'Delhi Daredevils confident of turning the corner'

'Delhi Daredevils confident of turning the corner'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

Despite suffering two successive losses, Delhi Daredevils coach Greg Shipperd is hopeful of a turnaround in the Indian Premier League (IPL), much like the team did last year after a string of defeats.