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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.

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.

First turbaned Sikh cop in Texas killed in ambush-style attack

First turbaned Sikh cop in Texas killed in "ambush-style" attack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Sandeep Singh Dhaliwa stopped a vehicle with a man and woman inside and one of them got out and shot him "ambush-style".

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

'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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

Sometimes less is more in life: Ganguly cautions ICC

Sometimes less is more in life: Ganguly cautions ICC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

ICC is planning to propose a Futures Tours Programme (FTP) in which T20 World Cup will be played every year and the 50-over World Cup once every three years.

Soon, you will have to forget compensation for cancelled flights

Soon, you will have to forget compensation for cancelled flights

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Currently, airlines are required to pay compensation of Rs 5,000-10,000 to a passenger, in addition to a ticket refund in case of flight cancellation. Soon, all that may change. However, compensation is payable if the airline does not give advance intimation to a passenger, which is at least 24 hours before departure.

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.

Fielding will be difference in Aus-Pak quarters

Fielding will be difference in Aus-Pak quarters

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Australian fielding coach Greg Blewett believes that sharp fielding will play a paramount role in the upcoming quarter-final tie against Pakistan on Friday in Adelaide.

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.

'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.

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.

Australia cannot waste talent like India: Chappell

Australia cannot waste talent like India: Chappell

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Former India cricket coach and Australia's national selector Greg Chappell has said that his country does not have the liberty to waste talents like India, which has a rich reserve pool.

NZ's world champ joins the list of CWG pull outs

NZ's world champ joins the list of CWG pull outs

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Former world champion road cyclist Greg Henderson on Friday became the first selected New Zealand athlete to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games, saying there are "too many risks" in going to Delhi for the troubled event.

Zimbabwe prove too good for Kenya

Zimbabwe prove too good for Kenya

Rediff.com20 Mar 2011

Kenya wilted under the pressure of chasing a huge total as the Zimbabwe spinners skittled them for just 147 runs to hand them a thumping 161-run loss in their final World Cup Group A match on Sunday.

Will Chappell do a Ganguly with Ponting?

Will Chappell do a Ganguly with Ponting?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting is likely to be the primary target of the tough calls that Cricket Australia's first full-time selector Greg Chappell is poised to make.

Somdev, Bopanna qualify for US ATP Masters

Somdev, Bopanna qualify for US ATP Masters

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Carrying forward their good work at the Davis Cup, India's Somdev Devvarman and Rohan Bopanna have qualified for the BNP Paribas Open, an ATP Masters tournament in Indian Wells on Thursday.

Chappell in running for Australian selector's job

Chappell in running for Australian selector's job

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Over two decades after he resigned as an Australian Test selector due to the 'archaic structure' of the then cricket administration, former India coach Greg Chappell is in the running to take over the job once again.

New York City has more COVID-19 cases than China, UK

New York City has more COVID-19 cases than China, UK

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

According to the data from the New York City government, an increase of at least 5,695 cases on Sunday put New York City's total number of coronavirus infections at over 1,04,410 as of April 12 and 27,676 hospitalisations. The city's death toll is 6,898.

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Tibetan refugees in India face a bleak future, says Greg C Bruno.