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PIX: Batters, Ashwin put India in command in Kanpur

PIX: Batters, Ashwin put India in command in Kanpur

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test played between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur, on Monday.

Kapil Dev joins hands with Andhra CM for golf boom

Kapil Dev joins hands with Andhra CM for golf boom

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Cricket legend and golf enthusiast Kapil Dev met with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday to discuss the expansion of golf in the state.

Chess Olympiad 2024: Gukesh stars as India outwit Iceland

Chess Olympiad 2024: Gukesh stars as India outwit Iceland

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The Indian men's team got off to another 3-0 start, led by Dommaraju Gukesh's triumph over H Stefansson of Iceland, in the second round.

'Knowing his talent and ability, he will come back'

'Knowing his talent and ability, he will come back'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit had missed the opening Test due to the birth of his second child.

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.

When Rishi Kapoor Was 'Delighted' By Modi

When Rishi Kapoor Was 'Delighted' By Modi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'"When I was in China, a song by your father was being played," Modi told Ranbir.'

#ArmyDay: 'You Are Our True Heroes'

#ArmyDay: 'You Are Our True Heroes'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Film folk have been celebrating #ArmyDay by posting pictures with the men in green on social media.

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The eagerly awaited International Masters League (IML) is set to electrify the cricketing world, uniting legendary players from six cricketing powerhouses-India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies-for an exhilarating T20 franchise tournament.

Kapil's big praise for Bumrah

Kapil's big praise for Bumrah

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'I hadn't thought before that a fast bowler would be discussed so much in India but that is happening today and I feel happy and proud about that'.

7 Lessons To Be An Entrepreneur

7 Lessons To Be An Entrepreneur

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'Before you work on your business plan, before you build your team, you should have a clear idea about what your product is, who your customer is, how valuable the product is, and whether the market is deep and wide.'

Emergency Review: Kangana's Disaster

Emergency Review: Kangana's Disaster

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Kangana Ranaut's decline as an actor feels complete, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Golden Year For Indian Chess! What Next?

Golden Year For Indian Chess! What Next?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'It will bring the next wave of awareness and pursuit of excellence from people who want to take chess as a game or a competitive sport or even as a career.'

The Records Hardik Set In Gwalior

The Records Hardik Set In Gwalior

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

He went past Virat Kohli, finishing most T20I matches with a maximum a total of five times.

End of the Road? Rohit's Test career in the balance

End of the Road? Rohit's Test career in the balance

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Questions are mounting on when the 37-year-old India captain will finally call time on his Test career.

'See the ball and play it': Gilchrist's advice to Labuschagne

'See the ball and play it': Gilchrist's advice to Labuschagne

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Adam Gilchrist has called upon the struggling Marnus Labuschagne to stop overthinking his approach and advised him to bat more freely in the second Test against India.

Indian juniors blaze past Japan in Sultan of Johor Cup

Indian juniors blaze past Japan in Sultan of Johor Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The Indian junior men's hockey team began its campaign in the Sultan of Johor Cup with a 4-2 win over Japan in Johor on Saturday.

'Why should a top sportsperson apply?'

'Why should a top sportsperson apply?'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Jaspal Rana questions Sports Ministry, NRAI for ignoring Manu's credentials for Khel Ratna

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday.

Davis Cup: Balaji, Ramkumar flop in singles

Davis Cup: Balaji, Ramkumar flop in singles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

N Sriram Balaji was easily tamed by Elias Ymer, while Ramkumar Ramanathan went down to a lower-ranked Leo Borg as India were left trailing 0-2 against Sweden in the Davis Cup World Group I tie.

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Meet India's top athletes at Olympics 2024.

'I really enjoy watching Virat Kohli'

'I really enjoy watching Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Legendary all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath said he admires Virat Kohli for the passion he brings on to the cricket field.

Jaiswal outdoes Sehwag, creates Test history

Jaiswal outdoes Sehwag, creates Test history

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with a blistering half-century, surpassing the legendary Virender Sehwag's record for the fastest Test fifty by an Indian batter.

Shyam Benegal's Life In Pictures

Shyam Benegal's Life In Pictures

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal passed into the ages on December 23, leaving behind a rich legacy. We look back at some interesting moments from his life.

Hockey: Experts rave performance as India end on high

Hockey: Experts rave performance as India end on high

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

India clinched a second successive Olympic bronze medal at the Games for the first time in 52 years with a 2-1 triumph over Spain in the third position playoff on Thursday.

A Political Legend Turns 100

A Political Legend Turns 100

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

A product of the 1942 Quit India movement, a Gandhian and a Socialist who remains closely connected with grassroot movements, Dr G G Parikh remains a familiar figure in Maharashtra.

Chess Olympiad PIX: Gukesh, Arjun on fire as India rout Azerbaijan

Chess Olympiad PIX: Gukesh, Arjun on fire as India rout Azerbaijan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

After scoring their fifth victory on the trot, the Indian men maintained their joint lead with 10 points along with China, Vietnam and Hungary.

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.'

I wasn't in frame of mind to take charge: Pant

I wasn't in frame of mind to take charge: Pant

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Rishabh Pant scored a watchful 98-ball 40 in India's 185 all out on the opening day in Sydney.

Sarfaraz: '2024 Version Of Javed Miandad'

Sarfaraz: '2024 Version Of Javed Miandad'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'We know he plays spin well, but I liked the way he played fast bowlers.'

Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India's flag-bearer

Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India's flag-bearer

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

IOA President PT Usha said Sreejesh was "both an emotional and popular choice within the IOA leadership".

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj passes away

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj passes away

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Maharaj-ji, as he was popularly known, died surrounded by his family and disciples.

No room for complacency: Gayle warns India

No room for complacency: Gayle warns India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Gayle said it would be naive to expect a cold contest between the cross-border rivals.

Legends praise Harmanpreet's team as 'Best in the World'

Legends praise Harmanpreet's team as 'Best in the World'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The general impression that the Indian hockey team concedes late goals has changed with its second successive Olympic bronze medal and the Harmanpreet Singh-led side is one of the best in the world in all aspects, feels the legendary Zafar Iqbal.

President Murmu to lead celebrations to mark 75 years of Constitution

President Murmu to lead celebrations to mark 75 years of Constitution

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

A special website has also been created to mark the year-long celebrations, Union Culture Secretary Arunish Chawla told reporters during a briefing at the National Media Centre in New Delhi.

Is Travis Head the Best Batter in the World?

Is Travis Head the Best Batter in the World?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Head has dominated the batting chart with 409 runs in the first three Tests with two hundreds and a fifty, and former Australia captain Chappell believes his simplicity and aggression are behind his success as a Test batter.

Why Not Dhoni As India Coach?

Why Not Dhoni As India Coach?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'If Mahendra Singh Dhoni announces retirement, he can prove to be a good option. He has played a lot of cricket and has won big tournaments.'

'Kohli Will Be Very, Very, Hungry'

'Kohli Will Be Very, Very, Hungry'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

'Having performed on these grounds, he'll feel that extra bit of confidence.' 'Of course, you need a bit of luck at the start, but if he gets off to a good start, he will get big runs.'

Jaspal Rana to return as India shooting coach?

Jaspal Rana to return as India shooting coach?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Jaspal Rana's contribution towards Manu Bhaker's remarkable transformation into a double Olympics medallist will not go unnoticed. The national shooting federation is mulling bringing the Dronacharya awardee coach back into its fold.

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah embodies the qualities of pace legends such as Dennis Lillee, Andy Roberts and Richard Hadlee

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

If CAS rules in Vinesh's favour, she will be awarded a joint-silver in the women's 50kg freestyle category.