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Norway Chess: Birthday boy Gukesh outsmarts Nakamura

Norway Chess: Birthday boy Gukesh outsmarts Nakamura

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Arjun Erigaisi loses

Ayush, Unnati beaten in semis at Taipei Open

Ayush, Unnati beaten in semis at Taipei Open

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Rising shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda's impressive run at the US $240,000 BWF Taipei Open Super 300 ended in the men's and women's singles semi-finals respectively, bringing the curtain down on India's campaign in Taipei on Saturday.

Heartbreak for Windies! Miss World Cup spot by 0.01 run-rate

Heartbreak for Windies! Miss World Cup spot by 0.01 run-rate

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

West Indies edged out of Women's World Cup by 0.01 run-rate

How archery, gymnastics shaped passionate flyer Phillips's success

How archery, gymnastics shaped passionate flyer Phillips's success

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Phillips' remarkable reach and agility on the field can be attributed to genes and his stint as a gymnast in his younger days.

We know what to expect: Latham not underestimating SA

We know what to expect: Latham not underestimating SA

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

New Zealand batsman Tom Latham says his team will take confidence from their recent win over South Africa in the tri-series when they face the same opponents in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.

Guess How Much Bhumi's Sari Costs

Guess How Much Bhumi's Sari Costs

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Social media is a treat these days, as film folk dress up in traditional outfits and add glamour to the festive season.

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? Can we be rational and Malayalee or do we have to necessarily be religious and proudly cultural to be Malayalee? asks Shyam G Menon.

For some...: Ex-CEC reacts to BJP MP's 'Muslim commissioner' attack

For some...: Ex-CEC reacts to BJP MP's 'Muslim commissioner' attack

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Quraishi asserted that India has, is and will always stand up and fight for its constitutional institutions and principles.

'Pitch became very slow': What went wrong for India

'Pitch became very slow': What went wrong for India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Varun Chakravarthy believes the Rajkot pitch slowed down more than expected during India's run chase, contributing to the home team's first loss in the five-match T20I series.

Mayank's speed is going to get better as he plays more, says Zaheer

Mayank's speed is going to get better as he plays more, says Zaheer

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Mayank Yadav, who made his comeback after a long injury lay-off, returned with figures of 2/40 in four overs as he bowled in the range of 140kmph.

Santner's heartfelt reaction after another final loss

Santner's heartfelt reaction after another final loss

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

New Zealand went down to India by four wickets in the title-decider in Dubai on Sunday, suffering a fourth loss in four short-format global finals over the last decade.

Santner reveals Kiwis' fear before Champions Trophy final

Santner reveals Kiwis' fear before Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner acknowledged the challenge posed by India's understanding of the conditions in the Champions Trophy final, but expressed confidence in his team's ability to adapt. Santner believes the experience of playing against India in a league match will help, and is hoping his batters will be better prepared to face mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy this time around.

'Gambhir will get the best out of India's talent'

'Gambhir will get the best out of India's talent'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

England coach Brendon McCullum on Monday described his Indian counterpart Gautam Gambhir as a "strong leader of men", backing him to achieve success with the national team in near future.

Did US meddle in Indian elections? Trump drops big hint

Did US meddle in Indian elections? Trump drops big hint

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Trump further pointed out India's strong economic position and high tariffs on US goods, stating, "They got a lot of money. They're one of the highest taxing countries in the world in terms of us. We can hardly get in there because their tariffs are so high."

Injury scare! Will NZ's star pacer miss CT final?

Injury scare! Will NZ's star pacer miss CT final?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry is doubtful for the Champions Trophy final against India after suffering a shoulder injury in the semifinal against South Africa

Gold Hits 1 Lakh: Hold, Buy or Sell?

Gold Hits 1 Lakh: Hold, Buy or Sell?

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Investors' decisions should reflect their financial goals, risk tolerance, and the amount of gold already present in their portfolio.'

Rabada will consider SA's captaincy if offered

Rabada will consider SA's captaincy if offered

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

The world of cricket is increasingly becoming data-driven but Rabada believes that numbers and analytics is for reference with a player like him intrinsically trusting his gut.

'When You Win The Birth Lottery!'

'When You Win The Birth Lottery!'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'I always knew that the only thing that mattered to her was genuinely our health, happiness and welfare.' 'We never heard the 'Log kya kahenge? narrative.'

An Open Letter To Terrorists Who Attacked Pahalgam

An Open Letter To Terrorists Who Attacked Pahalgam

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

'I am ashamed that you and I were born into the same faith -- because we are nothing alike. My religion is humanity. The Islam I know teaches me to protect the innocent. Yours celebrates slaughter, you #&$#@#. 'My Islam teaches me to serve my nation. Yours tells you to tear it apart,' writes Major Dr Mohommed Ali Shah (retd).

Head the headache returns to haunt India in Adelaide

Head the headache returns to haunt India in Adelaide

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Head produced match-winning hundreds on both occasions when Australia beat India in the finals of the World Test Championship and the 50-overs World Cup last year.

The Heroes Who Never Gave Up

The Heroes Who Never Gave Up

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Every wheelchair at the Armed Forces' Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre in Pune is a story of sacrifice and strength, of courage, resilience and unbreakable spirit.

Can India survive the Aussie onslaught?

Can India survive the Aussie onslaught?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Head smashed a swashbuckling hundred to fetch Australia a first innings lead of 157 at his home ground the Adelaide Oval.

Chakravarthy's mystery spin threatens NZ final dreams

Chakravarthy's mystery spin threatens NZ final dreams

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

New Zealand coach Gary Stead has acknowledged the threat posed by India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy in the upcoming Champions Trophy final.

SEE: 'Varun is a big threat in the game'

SEE: 'Varun is a big threat in the game'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Stead said about Kane that he is a batter who rises for big occasions, calling him a "special player".

Champions Trophy: Upbeat New Zealand feel 'lucky' in Lahore

Champions Trophy: Upbeat New Zealand feel 'lucky' in Lahore

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

New Zealand beat a vastly different South Africa team by six wickets in Lahore three weeks ago, two days after beating Pakistan at the same venue.

Kohli getting out to same kind of bowling a concern: Gavaskar

Kohli getting out to same kind of bowling a concern: Gavaskar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli's recurring dismissals due to an open-faced bat is a matter of concern as India aim to regain the Champions Trophy after 12 years, believes legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

'India will turn things around in time'

'India will turn things around in time'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Kiwis, under Latham, became the first visiting side to whitewash India in a three-match home series, winning the Bengaluru, Pune and Mumbai Tests.

Narine on spin twin Chakravarthy and sense of belonging in KKR

Narine on spin twin Chakravarthy and sense of belonging in KKR

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'This is going to be my 14th year in the IPL. I've played with them outside of IPL as well. It's like a family-based team for me. Every time I play with the Knight Riders logo, it feels like this is where I belong.'

Santner on how NZ quelled Bangladesh challenge

Santner on how NZ quelled Bangladesh challenge

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

About playing India in the final group game on Sunday in Dubai, he said, 'It will be a different challenge on a different surface. Might be slower.'

Australia, SA wait on Champions Trophy semis venues

Australia, SA wait on Champions Trophy semis venues

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The full implications of the India's refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.

BMP monitor an 'X factor' at Freestyle Chess

BMP monitor an 'X factor' at Freestyle Chess

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

'This introduction that has now been in place for sometime could well give that additional flavour for the chess players as they will be able to guess the pressure that a certain player is feeling during the course of a game.'

F-35, Rana extradition: Big takeaways from Modi-Trump meet

F-35, Rana extradition: Big takeaways from Modi-Trump meet

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

During the talks, India and the US decided to take a big leap in broad-basing their strategic ties in several critical areas.

Head gets the nod over Konstas for Sri Lanka Test opener

Head gets the nod over Konstas for Sri Lanka Test opener

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Travis Head impressed in Australia's 2023 tour of India showing his proficiency against spin

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

No single individual, institution, or action is to blame for this. The BJP is responding in kind -- definitely not without checking with its government. And they wait for Mr Trump, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Sam Curran breaks silence on England ouster

Sam Curran breaks silence on England ouster

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Curran hasn't played for England since he featured in a white-ball series against the West Indies in November last year and was recently overlooked for the side's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign

'I guess the carrot's there, but...' Marsh on Australia chasing a treble

'I guess the carrot's there, but...' Marsh on Australia chasing a treble

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The honour of captaining Australia sits lightly on Mitchell Marsh's shoulders as he prepares to lead the team in search of an unprecedented treble of major global titles at the T20 World Cup in June.

Guess Who Scuttled Karnataka Job Quota Bill?

Guess Who Scuttled Karnataka Job Quota Bill?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

A Congress source termed the process of drafting and presenting of the Bill before the state cabinet on Monday as a "unilateral" effort by the chief minister's office and ministers that are close to him.

Can NZ finally break ICC curse vs formidable SA?

Can NZ finally break ICC curse vs formidable SA?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

New Zealand and South Africa, both laden with world-class talent but often falling short in ICC tournaments, will face off in a tightly contested Champions Trophy semifinal.

India didn't use the pink ball to good effect: Gavaskar

India didn't use the pink ball to good effect: Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

India's assistant coach also Ryan ten Doeschate also lauded Starc for his excellent display with the pink ball.

Latham's NZ hope to win first Test against India since 1988

Latham's NZ hope to win first Test against India since 1988

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The presence of a host of experienced batters and bowlers, Latham said, makes India a formidable opponent.