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Figure out India's record in South Africa

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

How many Tests has India won in South Africa? Who first captained India in South Africa in 1992-1993? Rajneesh Gupta answers all your questions.

Numbers Game: Figure out Gayle's record-breaking double!

Numbers Game: Figure out Gayle's record-breaking double!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Chris Gayle bludgeoned his way into the record books by becoming the first player to score a double century in the World Cup.

Review: Hidden Figures gives us new female idols

Review: Hidden Figures gives us new female idols

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Hidden Figures tells us a genuinely inspirational story in obvious fashion, and is buoyed by the performances all around, writes Raja Sen.

Kamala Harris: The World's Top Thinker

Kamala Harris: The World's Top Thinker

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Kamala Harris could be US President in 2020. These badass moments show us why.

Review: The Martian is a surprisingly small, simple film

Review: The Martian is a surprisingly small, simple film

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The Martian proves to be a light, pleasant watch, says Raja Sen.

Federer seeded seventh for US Open

Federer seeded seventh for US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Serbia's Novak Djokovic is the top seed in the men's draw which includes five-times US Open champion and 17-times Grand Slam winner Roger Federer as seventh seed - his first time the Swiss has been placed outside the top three in a Grand Slam in over ten years.

Serena, Murray and Nadal make winning returns in Montreal

Serena, Murray and Nadal make winning returns in Montreal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Top ranked Serena Williams made a successful return to hard courts with a 6-3, 6-2 thrashing of former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone in the second round of the Rogers Cup on Wednesday.

Indian-American filmmaker indicted for campaign finance fraud

Indian-American filmmaker indicted for campaign finance fraud

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Indian-American filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, who had made a documentary on US President Barack Obama, has been indicted on charges of violating federal campaign finance laws.

Ivanovic, Monfils lift Indian Aces to thrilling win over Mavericks in IPTL

Ivanovic, Monfils lift Indian Aces to thrilling win over Mavericks in IPTL

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Ana Ivanovic and Gael Monfils led the way for Indian Aces as they edged out Manila Mavericks 26-25 in a thrilling encounter in the India leg of the International Premier Tennis League.

Smith expects even contest on Newlands wicket

Smith expects even contest on Newlands wicket

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

South Africa captain Graeme Smith expects an even contest between bat and ball to set up a thrilling finale in the series-deciding third Test against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday.

Fit-again Zaheer could play against Kings XI Punjab, says Yuvraj

Fit-again Zaheer could play against Kings XI Punjab, says Yuvraj

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Still non-committal about Zaheer Khan's first appearance for Delhi Daredevils, Yuvraj Singh hinted at the left-arm pacer's inclusion in the playing eleven during the team's last home encounter against Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League in New Delhi, on Friday.

Clinton for President in 2016? Republican Party already worried

Clinton for President in 2016? Republican Party already worried

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The Republican Party has warned several mainstream United States news channels against airing programmes on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is seen as a potential Democratic candidate for the 2016 presidential polls.

US university with 90 per cent Indian students ordered to shut down

US university with 90 per cent Indian students ordered to shut down

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The University of Northern Virginia has been asked to stop operations July 16 onwards because it has failed to get accreditation from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

South Africa's 'match winner' de Kock needs to step up

South Africa's 'match winner' de Kock needs to step up

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

South Africa's Quinton de Kock was probably already feeling the most pressure of his fledgling international career before captain AB de Villiers dumped even more of it on his shoulders.

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza withdraws from Sydney; Del Potro too strong for Shapovalov

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza withdraws from Sydney; Del Potro too strong for Shapovalov

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Garbine Muguruza's preparations for next week's Australian Open were thrown into disarray when the world number three pulled out of the Sydney International with a thigh injury on Wednesday.

'Indian bowlers need to back batsmen during the World Cup'

'Indian bowlers need to back batsmen during the World Cup'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Former India coach John Wright feels the only way the current team can defend its World Cup title is by backing its exciting batting line-up with a much-improved bowling effort than what it has shown of late.

'My job is to take burden off the captain's shoulders'

'My job is to take burden off the captain's shoulders'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

India's new chief coach Anil Kumble says he would like to "convince rather than impose his ideas" on his players.

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A quick look at the winners.

Rogers Cup: Venus Williams falls in first round while Djokovic entertains

Rogers Cup: Venus Williams falls in first round while Djokovic entertains

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Venus Williams got off to a flying start in her return from a two-month layoff but her game quickly fell apart as the seven-time Grand Slam champion slumped to a 0-6, 6-4, 6-2 loss to Kirsten Flipkens in the Rogers Cup first round on Tuesday.

'There is no point in just writing a book without being honest'

'There is no point in just writing a book without being honest'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Coming out strongly in support of Sachin Tendulkar, former India cricketer VVS Laxman has said he totally believed in what the iconic batsman had written in his book.

It's a virtual quarter-final for us: Rajasthan coach Upton

It's a virtual quarter-final for us: Rajasthan coach Upton

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Rajasthan Royals head coach Paddy Upton termed their final league encounter of the IPL against Kolkata Knight Riders as a virtual quarter-final as it would decide on their team's chances of getting into play-offs.

India versus South Africa: How the numbers add up

India versus South Africa: How the numbers add up

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Rajneesh Gupta glances at the history of this fascinating 21st century cricketing rivalry.

Serena to meet Cirstea in Toronto final

Serena to meet Cirstea in Toronto final

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Top seed Serena Williams shook off a spirited attempt by Agnieszka Radwanska and moved into the final of the Rogers Cup with a 7-6(3), 6-4 victory on Saturday and will meet Romania's Sorana Cirstea, whose surprising run continued when she beat China's Li Na 6-1, 7-6(5).

US passes resolution to remember Wisconsin gurdwara victims

US passes resolution to remember Wisconsin gurdwara victims

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The United States senate has unanimously passed a resolution remembering victims of the Oak Creek gurdwara shooting on the occasion of the first anniversary of the tragic incident.

Kings XI Punjab maul Daredevils by seven wickets

Kings XI Punjab maul Daredevils by seven wickets

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Delhi Daredevils' final IPL outing was as woeful as their opening one, with table-toppers Kings XI Punjab inflicting a seven-wicket defeat on the tournament's wooden spooners in Mohali on Sunday.

At 37, Nehra is still a 'fast bowler'

At 37, Nehra is still a 'fast bowler'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Ashish Nehra has been the proverbial Phoenix rising from the ashes every time the Doubting Thomases write his cricketing epitaph.

PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic hog limelight in IPTL's Delhi leg

PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic hog limelight in IPTL's Delhi leg

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Indian Aces, comprising heavyweights Roger Federer and retired Pete Sampras, pummeled Singapore Slammers 26-16 for their second straight victory in the IPTL.

If you get a chance, grab it with both hands: Shreyas Iyer

If you get a chance, grab it with both hands: Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The 20-year-old, who had a dream debut in the Indian Premier League, tells Rediff.com's Harish Kotian how a successful show in the Ranji Trophy helped boost his confidence in the IPL.

Tennis round-up: Federer in Halle quarters; Cilic advances in Queen's

Tennis round-up: Federer in Halle quarters; Cilic advances in Queen's

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Federer, who skipped the entire clay court season after winning the Australian Open and claiming titles at Indian Wells and Miami this year, will next play defending champion Florian Mayer who beat Frenchman Lucas Pouille in three sets.

How Dravid plans to revive Delhi Daredevils' fortunes in IPL 9

How Dravid plans to revive Delhi Daredevils' fortunes in IPL 9

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Delhi Daredevils, one of the worst-performing franchises in the history of the Indian Premier League, have turned to former India captain and ex-Rajasthan Royals mentor Rahul Dravid to take their charge of their team in the upcoming ninth season of Twenty20 extravaganza, starting next month.

Tennis round-up: Impressive Wozniacki continues march in Auckland

Tennis round-up: Impressive Wozniacki continues march in Auckland

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The Danish World No 3 ended 2017 with the biggest title of her career in Singapore and returned a day after thrashing Madison Brengle in her season opener to hit 21 winners against eight unforced errors in the 53-minute win over Martic.

How many Tests has India won in SA? Check out stats dossier!

How many Tests has India won in SA? Check out stats dossier!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

A look at the players' record and their individual performances ahead of the two-Test series.

Find out what this Indian origin cabbie's son wants to learn from Zak

Find out what this Indian origin cabbie's son wants to learn from Zak

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Sandhu is excited at the prospect of playing alongside Zaheer Khan.

Have skills? Say goodbye to shrinks!

Have skills? Say goodbye to shrinks!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'I believe that if you have your skills, you will be in a mentally good space.'

Make Zaheer India's pace bowling coach!

Make Zaheer India's pace bowling coach!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

'It is easy to criticise the fast bowlers, but do they have the support they need to grow as bowlers? No!'

Review: Four awesome ladies put the bust in Ghostbusters

Review: Four awesome ladies put the bust in Ghostbusters

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Ghostbusters may not be a classic, but the laughs it earns are all its own, says Raja Sen.

India rout Poland for second win in Hockey World League

India rout Poland for second win in Hockey World League

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

India scored a 3-0 victory over Poland to notch their second consecutive victory in the Hockey World League semi-finals, in Antwerp, on Tuesday.

Bhajji: 'There is a lot to learn from a legend like Anilbhai'

Bhajji: 'There is a lot to learn from a legend like Anilbhai'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

'He is the biggest match-winner India has ever produced, not only in India, but in world cricket.' 'He has been a great mentor for many players, including me.'

Review: Kick-Ass 2 is one of the worst sequels ever

Review: Kick-Ass 2 is one of the worst sequels ever

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

With run of the mill action sequences and some bad jokes, Kick Ass-2 doesn't live up to the expectation.

'The India cap is knocking on my door'

'The India cap is knocking on my door'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Shreyas Iyer, whose swagger is taking batting to the next level, tells Rediff.com that when he gets the opportunity to don India colours he will make it count.