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Wimbledon: Bhambri-Olivetti pair make second round

Wimbledon: Bhambri-Olivetti pair make second round

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

India's Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti prevailed over a quality pair to move to the men's doubles second round but Olympics-bound N Sriram Balaji made an exit from the Wimbledon Championships along with Luke Johnson, in London, on Thursday.

WPL auction: Simran Shaikh costliest player; Sneh Rana unsold

WPL auction: Simran Shaikh costliest player; Sneh Rana unsold

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

All-rounder Dottin, who is currently in India with the West Indies team for the white-ball series, was the costliest among overseas players and was bought by the Giants for the second time in the auction.

MI name Wood as replacement for injured Behrendorff

MI name Wood as replacement for injured Behrendorff

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians on Monday named England left-arm fast bowler Luke Wood as injured Australian Jason Behrendorff's replacement for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.

Indian History Could Have Changed If...

Indian History Could Have Changed If...

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'Had these leaders known that Jinnah was dying...'

'Mad' Manchester United eye Porto downfall

'Mad' Manchester United eye Porto downfall

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

United are 13th in the Premier League table and following a 1-1 draw with Dutch side Twente Enschede in the first Europa League match, Ten Hag said speculation about his job was inevitable.

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.'

Delhi court grants bail to Luke Pomersbach

Delhi court grants bail to Luke Pomersbach

Rediff.com19 May 2012

Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach, accused of molesting an Indo-American woman, was on Saturday granted bail by a Delhi court which found that he had not tresspassed into her room in the five star hotel where the alleged incident took place.

PIX: Spain's first transgender football team

PIX: Spain's first transgender football team

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Fenix's first game of the season on September 21 ended with a 19-0 defeat. But for its fans and players, trans men having the right to play their favourite sport on equal terms is far more important than the score.

WBBL: Why Adelaide Strikers chased Smriti Mandhana for years!

WBBL: Why Adelaide Strikers chased Smriti Mandhana for years!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Her flair, the areas and pockets she hits to in the ground, I think she plays really well in Australian conditions.'

When Samantha Wants Peace And Quiet...

When Samantha Wants Peace And Quiet...

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Bhumi shares her Royal look....Vaani looks like a boss lady... Taapsee makes a friend...

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

France and Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has become the latest player to speak out against the packed fixture schedule, saying on Tuesday that he supports his fellow players' right to strike over the issue.

England's Shaw unlikely to play Euro Championships opener

England's Shaw unlikely to play Euro Championships opener

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'I would love to make the first game, but I don't want to rush too quickly because realistically I've only got one chance. If I feel something, then that's it. I don't want that to happen.'

Man United bank on De Ligt-Mazraoui duo for success

Man United bank on De Ligt-Mazraoui duo for success

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The defenders signed contracts on Tuesday from Bayern Munich making United their third team together, and they could both feature in the squad's season opener on Friday against Fulham at Old Trafford.

Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

PIX: Team India depart for Zimbabwe tour!

PIX: Team India depart for Zimbabwe tour!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The new-look Indian team to be captained by Shubman Gill departed for their upcoming tour for Zimbabwe on Tuesday.

Chithambaram takes sole lead in Sharjah Masters chess

Chithambaram takes sole lead in Sharjah Masters chess

Rediff.com19 May 2024

At the end of the fifth round India's Aravindh Chithambaram is now followed by four players -- the Iranian duo of Amin Tabatabaei and Bardiya Daneshvar and Americans Hans Moke Niemann and Sam Shankland -- who all have four points each.

Arjun outplays Safarli in Sharjah Masters

Arjun outplays Safarli in Sharjah Masters

Rediff.com15 May 2024

World number seven Erigaise Arjun started his campaign on a positive note, outplaying Eltaj Safarli of Azerbaijan in the first round of the Sharjah Masters chess tournament in Sharjah.

When Farhan, Arjun, Luke, Purab rode a scooter

When Farhan, Arjun, Luke, Purab rode a scooter

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

The Rock On premiere took on a unique flavour in Mumbai.

Transfer Round-Up: Lukaku, Chiesa among top movers

Transfer Round-Up: Lukaku, Chiesa among top movers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Tracking the key moves this week in the European transfer market

Arjun seventh in Sharjah Masters; Daneshvar wins trophy

Arjun seventh in Sharjah Masters; Daneshvar wins trophy

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Top seeded Grandmaster Erigaisi Arjun played out a draw with eventual winner Bardiya Daneshvar of Iran in the ninth and final round to finish in the top 10 at the Sharjah Masters International chess tournament in Sharjah.

LSG aim to bounce back vs struggling MI

LSG aim to bounce back vs struggling MI

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Lucknow Super Giants will fancy their chances against a struggling Mumbai Indians bowling unit.

Sharjah Chess: Aravindh Chithambaram slips after loss

Sharjah Chess: Aravindh Chithambaram slips after loss

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Another Indian, Arjun Erigaisi could not crack the solid defences of Parham Maghsoodloo of Iran and had to settle for a draw.

No Rashford in England's provisional Euro 2024 squad

No Rashford in England's provisional Euro 2024 squad

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While England boast a formidable attacking threat, there are concerns about their defence which is perhaps why Southgate is prepared to look at new candidates before he has to make his final call for the tournament.

Arjun Erigaisi loses to Nikolas Theodorou in Sharjah Masters chess

Arjun Erigaisi loses to Nikolas Theodorou in Sharjah Masters chess

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi was stunned by Nikolas Theodorou of Greece in the second round of Sharjah Masters chess tournament in Sharjah.

Sharjah Chess: Arjun held; Indian hopes dwindle

Sharjah Chess: Arjun held; Indian hopes dwindle

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Erigaisi Arjun was held to a draw by Alexey Sarana of Serbia

'Luke is my player and RCB is like one family'

'Luke is my player and RCB is like one family'

Rediff.com18 May 2012

As his IPL team member Australian Luke Pomersbach was arrested for allegedly molesting an American woman, Royal Challengers Bangalore owner Siddharth Mallya attacked her in a tweet.

PIX: England in Euro semis after shoot-out win over Switzerland

PIX: England in Euro semis after shoot-out win over Switzerland

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 quarter-final between England and Switzerland, at Dusseldorf Arena, Germany, on Saturday.

Fraser-McGurk's Taking IPL 2024 By Storm!

Fraser-McGurk's Taking IPL 2024 By Storm!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Jake Fraser-McGurk took the Mumbai Indians bowlers to the cleaners in a savage display of power-hitting.

England's depleted defence to be tested against Serbia

England's depleted defence to be tested against Serbia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The patched-up backline will come up against an erratic Serbia with an experienced attack led by Aleksandar Mitrovic, who notched 28 goals in 28 matches in the Saudi Pro League and is a major threat in the air.

Passenger vehicle sales hit speed-break in June

Passenger vehicle sales hit speed-break in June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Passenger vehicle wholesales saw a marginal growth of 4 per cent in June on account of high base effect and muted demand due to severe heatwave conditions in several parts of the country. Overall passenger vehicle dispatches last month stood at 340,784 units, a growth of 3.67 per cent compared with 328,710 units in June 2023.

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

PIX: Women's team finally end RCB's title drought!

PIX: Women's team finally end RCB's title drought!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Over the last few years, the Ee Sala Cup Namde (The Cup is ours this time) slogan of Royal Challengers Bangalore has remained the pet troll of social media army. But not anymore after this Sunday!

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Images from Monday's swimming action at Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France.

Post-Kohli -Rohit era: Young India eye series win

Post-Kohli -Rohit era: Young India eye series win

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Young Indian stars will be eager to usher in a new era in the shortest format with a series victory when they face Zimbabwe in the fourth T20I in Harare on Saturday.

Why Abhishek could be dropped despite match-winning century!

Why Abhishek could be dropped despite match-winning century!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Abhishek Sharma, who slammed a 46-ball century in the second T20I against Zimbabwe, might have to make way for Yashasvi Jaiswal for the third match on Wednesday.

Olympics Surfing: Vaast takes gold for France and Tahiti

Olympics Surfing: Vaast takes gold for France and Tahiti

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Tahitian Kauli Vaast surfed a near perfect final to claim the gold medal for France in the men's event on Monday.

PIX: Abhishek slams 46-ball ton as India maul Zimbabwe

PIX: Abhishek slams 46-ball ton as India maul Zimbabwe

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Abhishek Sharma smashed a 46-ball 100 as India thrashed Zimbabwe by 100 runs in the second T20 International.

Hope they can make a mark right from the beginning: Rohit

Hope they can make a mark right from the beginning: Rohit

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma hoped the new faces roped in by his side for this edition of the IPL are able to make a mark from the outset as the franchise aims for a record sixth title under new skipper Hardik Pandya.

'One of the greatest ever T20 innings'

'One of the greatest ever T20 innings'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Buttler, who initially struggled this season, rediscovered his golden touch with a batting masterclass.

Sharjah Masters Chess: Chithamabaram stays in joint lead

Sharjah Masters Chess: Chithamabaram stays in joint lead

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Aravindh Chithamabaram took his tally to 3.5 points out of a possible four.