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Cannes 2016: Mallika Sherawat rocks the red carpet

Cannes 2016: Mallika Sherawat rocks the red carpet

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Mallika is at Cannes to promote her international film Time Raiders.

Vaughan; KP question Australia's decision to pull out of SA tour

Vaughan; KP question Australia's decision to pull out of SA tour

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Vaughan said it was not a good precedent set by Australia.

Online chess: India draw with Europe after win against Rest of World

Online chess: India draw with Europe after win against Rest of World

Rediff.com9 May 2020

India played out a 2-2 draw against Europe in Online Nations Cup chess tournament in the eighth round, a setback after their first win in the event notched up against the Rest of the World. Vidith Gujrathi ended his barren spell with a win over Levon Aronian of Europe with white pieces while Jan-Krystozf Duda beat P Harikrishna to level the scores in the match on Friday.

Hadlee recollects time when a car cost him big

Hadlee recollects time when a car cost him big

Rediff.com7 May 2020

It sure did for New Zealand pace legend Richard Hadlee who had to offer his teammates a week's holiday to take one home back in 1986.

Why Tendulkar-Ganguly are better than Kohli-Rohit

Why Tendulkar-Ganguly are better than Kohli-Rohit

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Quality bowling of the opposition is what separates the two pairs, feels former Australian captain Ian Chappell.

Clarke undergoes surgery to have skin cancer removed

Clarke undergoes surgery to have skin cancer removed

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke revealed that he recently had a cancer removed from his face -- third such operation since his battle started with the disease in 2006.

Calls grow for Aus to pick in-form Pucovski ahead of Burns

Calls grow for Aus to pick in-form Pucovski ahead of Burns

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Very few young Australian cricketers have generated as much buzz in recent years as the 22-year-old, thanks to his prolific form in Sheffield Shield.

Ross Taylor first cricketer to play 100 matches in all 3 formats

Ross Taylor first cricketer to play 100 matches in all 3 formats

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The ongoing match between New Zealand and India at the Basin Reserve is his 100th Test. The 35-year-old played his 100th T20 International against India last month. He has also played 231 ODIs for New Zealand.

Anand, Gujrathi, Humpy ready for Online Nations Cup

Anand, Gujrathi, Humpy ready for Online Nations Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

The Indian team includes country's number two Vidit Gujrathi, P Harikrishna and Koneru Humpy. B Adhiban and D Harika are the the reserves members. The field for the event includes six former world champions, plus 12 others who have been Candidates to the throne at some point.

Karthik has no qualms playing IPL in empty stadiums

Karthik has no qualms playing IPL in empty stadiums

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik has no qualms playing top-flight cricket in empty stadiums as a majority of the players "have grown up" turning out in domestic matches with few watching them. Opinions are divided on whether sporting events, including the Indian Premier League, should be held behind closed doors once the coronavirus pandemic subsides.

Wanderers Test: Play to start on time on Day 4

Wanderers Test: Play to start on time on Day 4

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The third and final Test between South Africa and India will resume as per schedule on Day 4 despite the controversy-filled third day when play was stopped early because of a dangerous pitch at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday.

'The world will be watching us'

'The world will be watching us'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

EPL resumes on Wednesday with the high-flying Blades travelling to Villa Park and Dean Smith said it was an honour to play the first fixture on the league's restart.

'We were poor at Lord's but can turn it round at Edgbaston'

'We were poor at Lord's but can turn it round at Edgbaston'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Struggling England batsman Ian Bell is backing himself to come good at number three in this week's third Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston.

Why India have a chance of winning England Test series

Why India have a chance of winning England Test series

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell lists a number of weaknesses in England's line-up, from Alastair Cook's performance suffering due to not having a stable opening partner to predictability in their pace attack and off-spinner Dom Bess's inexperience.

Swim PIX: Double gold joy for American men, Chinese women

Swim PIX: Double gold joy for American men, Chinese women

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Caeleb Dressel won the blue riband men's 100m freestyle as the United States celebrated two gold medals in the Tokyo pool on Thursday while China's women responded with two golds, and a world record, of their own in another thrilling day of swimming.

Cannes 2015: Aishwarya's most dramatic gown yet?

Cannes 2015: Aishwarya's most dramatic gown yet?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The actress looked drop-dead gorgeous!

'Stokes may well be handed a knighthood now'

'Stokes may well be handed a knighthood now'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Australian media can't have enough of 'miracle man' Stokes after Headingley thriller, compare him to Ian Botham.

From Merkel to Macron, Modi meets them all

From Merkel to Macron, Modi meets them all

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Hamburg, Germany for the G20 summit and it seems that NaMo is on a spree -- of handshakes that is. From China's Xi Jinping to Canada's Justin Trudeau, the PM has met them all and it appears he's having a really good time.

Root has proven he belongs to Fab Four league: Hussain

Root has proven he belongs to Fab Four league: Hussain

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'This is a big year for him, when you are touring Indian away and Ashes away, they are big, big series and are career-defining. It has been a perfect start as a captain and also Joe Root the batsman.'

The Cricketers Ravi Shastri Rates Highly

The Cricketers Ravi Shastri Rates Highly

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'All selectors must be sufficiently thick-skinned and prepared to take criticism.' T C A Srinivasa Raghavan checks out Ravi Shastri's first book.

PIX: Liverpool suffer title blow, Chelsea held, Man Utd routed

PIX: Liverpool suffer title blow, Chelsea held, Man Utd routed

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

All the stars at Harry-Meghan's wedding

All the stars at Harry-Meghan's wedding

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The day is here! As Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry, over 1,00,000 fevered fans have gathered outside in the glorious British sunshine at WindsorCastle. The 2,000-plus excited guests have also started to arrive at Windsor Castle for the biggest royal wedding in Britain since Prince William married Kate in 2011 with more than 21million UK household set to watch and 23 million expected to tune in from America. Here are some of the guests walking in for the event of the year!

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

John Edrich scored a triple Test hundred and over 100 first class hundreds in a magnificent career.

Kapil on decline of art of swing bowling

Kapil on decline of art of swing bowling

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'The art of swing bowling should come back. Learning the knuckle ball and all is fine. If you don't know how to swing the ball, everything is waste.'

1st Test: Anderson equals Botham record

1st Test: Anderson equals Botham record

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Pace bowler James Anderson equalled an Ian Botham record when he took five wickets as England dismissed West Indies for 289 in the first innings of the first Test in Barbados on Thursday.

England recall Compton, Ballance for SA tour; Bell dropped

England recall Compton, Ballance for SA tour; Bell dropped

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The 33-year-old has played 118 Tests for England, scoring 7,727 runs and winning five Ashes series since becoming a regular in the side following his debut in 2004, but disappointed in the recently concluded series against Pakistan.

Anderson first pace bowler to take 600 Test wickets

Anderson first pace bowler to take 600 Test wickets

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Anderson now has seven wickets in the match.

Anderson becomes first English bowler to take 400 Test wickets

Anderson becomes first English bowler to take 400 Test wickets

Rediff.com30 May 2015

England fast bowler James Anderson claimed his 400th Test wicket when he had New Zealand's Martin Guptill caught at slip by Ian Bell for nought in the second Test at Headlingley, Leeds.

'If everyone wore a face mask, this thing will be gone tomorrow!'

'If everyone wore a face mask, this thing will be gone tomorrow!'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of the spread is by people coughing, or sneezing or talking loudly, in a very short distance, two metres from one another, and a mask will prevent that sort of transmission.'

US shuts embassy in Afghanistan, moves it to Qatar

US shuts embassy in Afghanistan, moves it to Qatar

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The United States has begun a new diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said as the US withdrew its last troops from the country ending the 20-year war in the South Asian nation.

Money! Money! Money! Why ABBA Returned

Money! Money! Money! Why ABBA Returned

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Nostalgia in the time of Covid is proving to be big business, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Shastri to tell his life story; Jay Shah to attend ICC meet

Shastri to tell his life story; Jay Shah to attend ICC meet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Team India coach Ravi Shastri will come out with a book this summer where he will walk down the memory lane

EPL: Top-four battle heats up as Chelsea and United draw, Reds win

EPL: Top-four battle heats up as Chelsea and United draw, Reds win

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Chelsea's 0-0 home draw with second-placed United ensured Thomas Tuchel is still undefeated in nine games since replacing Frank Lampard, but it meant they failed to dislodge fourth-placed West Ham United who became Manchester City's 20th successive victims in all competitions on Saturday.

How Ravi Shastri Impacted Indian Cricket

How Ravi Shastri Impacted Indian Cricket

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The back to back Test series wins in Australia must rank as Ravi Shastri's greatest achievement as India's coach.

Here's what Hardik Pandya must learn from Stokes...

Here's what Hardik Pandya must learn from Stokes...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Hardik Pandya could take a cue from Ben Stokes' bowling during the ongoing series

Arteta rebuilds as Arsenal fans long for Champions League return

Arteta rebuilds as Arsenal fans long for Champions League return

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta continues rebuilding the side around goal machine Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and younger talents like Bukayo Saka.

Is Smith undermining current skipper Tim Paine?

Is Smith undermining current skipper Tim Paine?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Chappell said the batting mainstay should not be as involved in field placements

Chappell on how to protect tailenders from short-pitched bowling

Chappell on how to protect tailenders from short-pitched bowling

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has advocated a review of on-field safety measures in cricket, saying it would be a good idea to "strengthen any law" that can protect tailenders when they face short-pitched bowling.

PIX: Chelsea held by Manchester United; City win

PIX: Chelsea held by Manchester United; City win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Kohli right guy to take Indian cricket forward: Botham

Kohli right guy to take Indian cricket forward: Botham

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Legendary English all-rounder Ian Botham says captain Virat Kohli is the "right guy" to take Indian cricket forward but rates Ben Stokes as the world's best player at the moment. One of the game's finest all-rounders, Botham has represented England with distinction during a stellar career, the highlight of which was heroics in the 1981 Ashes series.