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KL Rahul is Wisden India Almanack's Cricketer of the Year

KL Rahul is Wisden India Almanack's Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

KL Rahul is the 'Cricketer of the Year' in the sixth edition of Wisden India Almanack, which has just been released.

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Grizzlies, who had nine players score in double figures, stretched their winning streak to three. They managed the record blowout despite the absence of their leading scorer, Ja Morant, who is sidelined due to a knee injury.

Check out Mario in a new avatar

Check out Mario in a new avatar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The New Super Mario Bros for the Nintendo DS brings back the traditional side-scrolling adventure game featuring Mario, Luigi and other favourite characters from the popular Mario series.

Tendulkar pays homage to late Achrekar on Teachers' Day

Tendulkar pays homage to late Achrekar on Teachers' Day

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The stalwart coach had passed away at the age of 87 in January this year.

Nandita: Motherhood has made me choosy about films

Nandita: Motherhood has made me choosy about films

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

The actress talks about films and motherhood.

Euros up for grabs as main contenders wobble

Euros up for grabs as main contenders wobble

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The European Championship is well and truly up for grabs as the tournament enters the knockouts after a compelling group stage in which some top nations fell short of expectations while two fallen powers staged a resurgence.

Muhammad Ali trainer Dundee dies at 90

Muhammad Ali trainer Dundee dies at 90

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Celebrated boxing trainer Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali's cornerman in his greatest fights, died on Wednesday at the age of 90.

On this day, Tendulkar bid adieu to international cricket

On this day, Tendulkar bid adieu to international cricket

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

After the match, Tendulkar gave a speech at the Wankhede which made cricketing fans all over the globe a little teary-eyed.

Kapil wins Global Diversity Award for Sport 2011

Kapil wins Global Diversity Award for Sport 2011

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

India's first World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has been chosen for the Global Diversity Award for Sports 2011 for his outstanding achievements in cricket and his recent induction into the ICC Hall of Fame 2010.

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

After a long battle with cancer, Jana died peacefully, surrounded by her family in her native Czech Republic

Space pioneer U R Rao passes into the ages

Space pioneer U R Rao passes into the ages

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Dr Rao accelerated the development of rocket technology which led to the successful launch of ASLV and PSLV satellites.

John Isner wins at Newport after skipping wedding

John Isner wins at Newport after skipping wedding

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Big-serving American John Isner captured his second career ATP title after skipping his brother's wedding to beat Belgium's Olivier Rochus 6-3, 7-6 in the Hall of Fame Tennis Championship final on Sunday.

Say 'Hello' to Deepika, Ranveer, Shah Rukh

Say 'Hello' to Deepika, Ranveer, Shah Rukh

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Black and gold dominate the red carpet!

Survey ranks top 10 employers in India, Infy at No.8

Survey ranks top 10 employers in India, Infy at No.8

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The top driver for the Indian workforce while choosing an employer are salary and employee benefits, followed by work-life balance and job security.

5 habits that will take you to the top

5 habits that will take you to the top

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

When you push others to do their best, you solidify your own foundation, says Munira Rangwala.

How Ash brought in her birthday

How Ash brought in her birthday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Look what your favourite star has tweeted.

Clijsters still motivated for comeback despite COVID-19 hiatus

Clijsters still motivated for comeback despite COVID-19 hiatus

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'There are some challenges and combining parenting at home and teaching the kids at home and still going to practice and things like that, so it was challenging but at the same time you get through that together.'

Bollywood gives the sari a SEXY twist!

Bollywood gives the sari a SEXY twist!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Looking at filmi sari sirens!

Zomato IPO oversubscribed on Day-1

Zomato IPO oversubscribed on Day-1

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Food delivery platform Zomato's initial public offering was oversubscribed on the opening day on Wednesday with retail investors bidding for 2.7 times the number of shares reserved for them. The offer received bids for 75.60 crore equity shares against an IPO size of 71.92 crore, stock exchange data showed. Retail investors sought 2.69 times the portion reserved for them. Against 12.95 crore shares reserved for retail individual investors, 34.88 crore shares were bid by 1700 hours.

Three-time major champion golfer Billy Casper dead at 83

Three-time major champion golfer Billy Casper dead at 83

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Three-time major champion Billy Casper died on Saturday at the age of 83, the US PGA Tour has announced.

Sixteen years after US Open glory, Roddick searches for American successor

Sixteen years after US Open glory, Roddick searches for American successor

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

"There have been moments for optimism - plenty. And on the men's side, not as much."

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in...

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in...

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The 10 images that prove we live in a bizarre world.

Kalki and Rajaji: A Connection From Previous Lives

Kalki and Rajaji: A Connection From Previous Lives

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Fifty years ago today, December 25, 1972, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, one of the titans of India's freedom struggle, passed into the ages. Kalki Krishnamurthy, who penned the Tamil classic Ponniyin Selvan among numerous other novels, describes his first glimpse of the man who would become an august national leader and his cherished role model.

Eagles co-founder and guitarist Glenn Frey dies

Eagles co-founder and guitarist Glenn Frey dies

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The Grammy award winner was suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Ulcerative Colitis and Pneumonia.

Clemens, a fierce competitor with blazing fastball

Clemens, a fierce competitor with blazing fastball

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The 48-year-old Texan faces charges related to lying to the US Congress about using performance-enhancing drugs, and if convicted on all charges could face up to 30 years in prison and a $1.5 million fine.

The amazing true story of Narayana Mandagadde

The amazing true story of Narayana Mandagadde

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Narayana Mandagadde is the subject matter of one of the most awaited releases of the year.

'Mother of Judo' receives her gold 50 years on

'Mother of Judo' receives her gold 50 years on

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

The "Mother of Judo" waited 50 years to get the gold medal that was snatched from her in her first serious competition, a gender injustice that fuelled Rusty Kanokogi's winning crusade for women's judo in the Olympics. The gruff, plain talking Kanokogi who has received praise and recognition from the government of Japan, the International Judo Federation and International Women's Hall of Fame, was denied the prize at a YMCA tournament in 1959 for being a woman.

Shahid, Deepika give us Fashion Goals

Shahid, Deepika give us Fashion Goals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

What do you have to say about their style?

Net game to allow players view CCTVs, report crime

Net game to allow players view CCTVs, report crime

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The 'Internet Eyes' service will involve players scanning through thousands CCTV cameras installed in shops, businesses and town centres across Britain looking for law-breakers.

Windies great Sir Everton Weekes dies at 95

Windies great Sir Everton Weekes dies at 95

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'He was literally a founding father of our cricket. May he rest in peace'

First Look! Bhutia dedicates AFC honour to struggling Indian players

First Look! Bhutia dedicates AFC honour to struggling Indian players

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The only Indian inductee in the Asian Football Federation's Hall of Fame, former captain Bhaichung Bhutia dedicated the rare honour to the country's footballers who continue to 'struggle against all odds to prove themselves every single day'.

Consistency will be key for Nagal

Consistency will be key for Nagal

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Paes said he was pleased to see the manner in which Nagal handled himself against a great like Federer.

SA top court rejects ex-tennis star's bid to appeal rape conviction

SA top court rejects ex-tennis star's bid to appeal rape conviction

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

South Africa's top court has dismissed an application by disgraced former grand slam doubles champion Bob Hewitt to challenge his conviction for rape and sexual assault, Independent Online service reported on Monday.

Beating Thiem last year gave me self-belief: Ramkumar

Beating Thiem last year gave me self-belief: Ramkumar

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Ramkumar became the first Indian in seven years to advance to the singles final of an ATP World Tour event but missed out on ending India's 20-year title drought when he lost the Hall of Fame final to Steven Johnson on Sunday night.

Kapil Dev says 'on road to recovery' after heart attack

Kapil Dev says 'on road to recovery' after heart attack

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

India's first World Cup-winning cricket captain Kapil Dev suffered a heart attack and underwent an angioplasty in New Delhi on Friday but is expected to be discharged in the next couple of days, said the hospital where he is currently admitted.

Fish downs Isner to win second title in a row

Fish downs Isner to win second title in a row

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Mardy Fish reeled in second seed John Isner 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 to clinch the Atlanta Tennis Championships on Sunday and win his second successive ATP title.

'I was surprised when Sir made it to Cannes'

'I was surprised when Sir made it to Cannes'

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'It isn't an art house film. It is essentially a feel-good story.'

Bopanna-Qureshi in quarters

Bopanna-Qureshi in quarters

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Rohan Bopanna and his Pakistani partner Aisam-ul-Qureshi stunned fourth seeds Igor Kunitsyn and Dmitry Tursunov in the opening round to advance to the quarter-finals of Indianapolis Tennis Championships. The unseeded Indo-Pakistani pair beat their Russian rivals 2-6, 7-5, 10-6.

Amritraj achieves career-best ranking

Amritraj achieves career-best ranking

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Prakash Amritraj's brilliant run at the Newport ATP had pole vaulted him from 305 to 204 in the Ranking charts.

Somdev gets walkover, in final of Chennai Open

Somdev gets walkover, in final of Chennai Open

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

Somdev Devvarman became the first Indian player to make it to the final of Chennai Open when his fifth seeded German opponent Rainer Scheuttler withdrew from the semi-final encounter due to a wrist injury on Saturday.