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When Bharat Ratna Met Rashtrapati...

When Bharat Ratna Met Rashtrapati...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Sachin Tendulkar met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Vimarsh Shrinkhala event in New Delhi on Thursday.

Kohli vs Tendulkar: Sir Viv breaks silence on 'greatest' debate

Kohli vs Tendulkar: Sir Viv breaks silence on 'greatest' debate

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards has praised Virat Kohli's fighting spirit, energy, and passion, calling him a "great" and "legendary" player.

Historic! Bumrah Breaks Bedi's Record

Historic! Bumrah Breaks Bedi's Record

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah overtook spin great Bishan Singh Bedi's all-time record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in an away Test series.

Kohli Confronts Abusive MCG Hooligans

Kohli Confronts Abusive MCG Hooligans

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Before the situation could escalate, a vigilant security official intervened, calming the cricket legend and escorting him towards the dressing room.

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The biggest releases of 2025 will actually start arriving in theatres from the Independence Day weekend.

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Padmakar Shivalkar was distinctly unlucky that his best days in the 1970s coincided with that of Bishan Singh Bedi's prime.

Why Sachin Teared Up During Farewell Test

Why Sachin Teared Up During Farewell Test

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'When I went out to bat, it was nearing the end of play. The West Indies players honoured me, and the crowd gave me a warm reception. Tears welled up in my eyes, but I had to stay focused.'

Smriti Mandhana's 70-ball century makes history!

Smriti Mandhana's 70-ball century makes history!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Indian women's cricket team skipper Smriti Mandhana created history on Wednesday by smashing the fastest century in One-Day Internationals by an Indian woman cricketer.

Saif's Diamond-Studded Rolex

Saif's Diamond-Studded Rolex

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Old videos of the actor have also started doing the rounds. One such video has Saif discussing about his unique meeting with the Sultan of Brunei in London.

Shastri backs Pakistan to make Champions Trophy semis

Shastri backs Pakistan to make Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'Pakistan can beat any team on any given day'

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'Trump's desire to withdraw the US from some arenas on the global stage will result in ceding space to China.'

Manika part of Team Asia's epic win in Waldner Cup

Manika part of Team Asia's epic win in Waldner Cup

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

India's table tennis star Manika Batra was part of a star-studded Team Asia that beat Team World in the inaugural Waldner Cup in Oslo, Norway.

Mission is trophy, not just beating Pakistan: Gambhir

Mission is trophy, not just beating Pakistan: Gambhir

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play crucial roles in the upcoming Champions Trophy, asserting their "massive value" to the team.

Celebrating A Mumbai Icon With Memories

Celebrating A Mumbai Icon With Memories

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Cricketing legends and captains, past and present, echoed their sentiments, while groundsmen and support staff were honoured.

Hyderabad FC sign teen prodigy Mohammed Kaif

Hyderabad FC sign teen prodigy Mohammed Kaif

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Born to former Santosh Trophy player Mohammed Sayeed, this transfer marks a significant milestone for the promising young talent from Makrana, Rajasthan.

Bumrah is humility personified after winning top ICC honour

Bumrah is humility personified after winning top ICC honour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'I'm very happy with the honour, but I don't let myself get too high'

Was Ashwin Really 'Humiliated'?

Was Ashwin Really 'Humiliated'?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin's father was taken by surprise at his son's sudden retirement from international cricket, hinting that he may have felt humiliated. What do you think?

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'

India legend Bhutia on how to be a top football striker

India legend Bhutia on how to be a top football striker

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Legendary Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia says all strikers need to develop "sixth sense to smell" the opportune time to strike if they are to score regularly. In a chat with AIFF TV, Bhutia, the first Indian footballer to have played 100 international matches, said strikers can be successful only when they can read goal-scoring situations well.

PIX: Ashwin shines as dominant India trounce Bangladesh

PIX: Ashwin shines as dominant India trounce Bangladesh

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the fourth day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh at the Chepauk in Chennai on Sunday

'My Fault': Konstas On Bumrah Clash

'My Fault': Konstas On Bumrah Clash

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Australia's young opener Sam Konstas accepted responsibility for an on-field spat with Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1 of the Sydney Test.

What's Jaishankar Doing With Jimmy, Kapil?

What's Jaishankar Doing With Jimmy, Kapil?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'He was really the legend of our times.' 'I couldn't have imagined that one day I'd be sharing a stage with him.'

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive game all along. First Pant, then Jaiswal, found that out the costly way, observes Prem Panicker.

'India's 3-0 whitewash will haunt them in Border-Gavaskar Trophy'

'India's 3-0 whitewash will haunt them in Border-Gavaskar Trophy'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Australian legends Adam Gilchrist and David Warner have little doubt that Indian players' psyche would have been scarred after the recent whitewash at home by New Zealand,

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'Paris 2024 was the first time that both the men's and women's team qualified for the team championships.' 'The women's team made it to the quarter-finals, just one short of the medal round, and the men's team also did well.' 'The mixed doubles is another event where India is doing very well.' 'So these three events are events where there is a possibility of us winning medals at the Olympics.'

Is Tilak Varma The New Kohli?

Is Tilak Varma The New Kohli?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'Tilak Varma is the next BIG thing in Indian Cricket. Wow! What an incredible match-winning innings!'

Bumrah Is So ANGRY!!!

Bumrah Is So ANGRY!!!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

A heated exchanged between India captain Jasprit Bumrah and Australia opener Sam Konstas lit up an eventful Day 1 of the fifth and final Test.

Goodbye Paddy!

Goodbye Paddy!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

It was amazing to see how he used to hoodwink batsmen with subtle changes in flight, loop and deliver his doomsday ball -- the dangerous armer.

T20 WC: Legends retire, USA shock Pak, Afghans make history

T20 WC: Legends retire, USA shock Pak, Afghans make history

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

USA's sparkling debut, Afghan bravehearts' dream run and India's brilliance

Injuries can't stop me: Shami vows to fight back

Injuries can't stop me: Shami vows to fight back

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Shami last played for India in the ODI World Cup final in November 2023. He had sustained an ankle injury on his left leg that required surgery.

Sachin calls Reddy's ton a 'knock to remember'

Sachin calls Reddy's ton a 'knock to remember'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Sachin Tendulkar praised Nitish Kumar Reddy for his brilliant unbeaten 105 against Australia in the fourth Test

'Shubman Gill Frustrates Me'

'Shubman Gill Frustrates Me'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Shubman Gill has gone past the 50-run mark just once in his last 11 innings, failing in three successive series -- against Bangladesh, New Zealand and Australia.

'He deserved a much better farewell'

'He deserved a much better farewell'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

With 765 international scalps in his bag, Ashwin is the second-highest wicket-taker from India after Anil Kumble.

'Gambhir Has Been Lagging Behind'

'Gambhir Has Been Lagging Behind'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

'The best coach is the one who is tactically superior. He should know how to pick the right XI according to the conditions.'

Next star? Anvay Dravid's knock puts Karnataka on top

Next star? Anvay Dravid's knock puts Karnataka on top

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Batting at No. 4 Anvay remained unbeaten on 100 off 153 balls, striking 10 fours and two sixes

'I Told Shreyas To Shut Outside Noise'

'I Told Shreyas To Shut Outside Noise'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'Shreyas Iyer likes a challenge, tough situations, playing against the top teams.'

Indian football has progressed, but more work at grassroots needed: Spurs legend King

Indian football has progressed, but more work at grassroots needed: Spurs legend King

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Former England and Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King on Tuesday said though Indian football has progressed extensively in the last few years, the country needed to spread the sport more effectively at the grassroots.

Maharashtra assembly elections: The Tendulkars vote

Maharashtra assembly elections: The Tendulkars vote

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Tendulkar urged people to use their voting rights, saying that it is their responsibility.

A friend's blessings help Kambli through tough times

A friend's blessings help Kambli through tough times

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli expressed heartfelt gratitude to his childhood friend and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar after a recent health scare.