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Vishy Anand to launch academy to train youngsters

Vishy Anand to launch academy to train youngsters

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Legendary Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand has joined hands with WestBridge Capital to launch an academy, through which the five-time world champion will train youngsters.

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Annapurna Devi was an Indian surbahar player of Hindustani classical music and she was the daughter and disciple of Allauddin Khan.

IPL PHOTOS: Gujarat Titans continue dream run with win over RCB

IPL PHOTOS: Gujarat Titans continue dream run with win over RCB

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore

Vishy Anand to play against fans to raise funds for COVID-19

Vishy Anand to play against fans to raise funds for COVID-19

Rediff.com11 May 2021

India's chess maestro Viswanathan Anand along with Koneru Humpy, Dronavalli Harika, Nihal Sarin and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa will be offering simultaneous exhibitions on Chess.com to support COVID-19 relief in India on Thursday.

'India's greatest message is non-violence'

'India's greatest message is non-violence'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'Every religion is sacred and beautiful. There's no reason for people to hate each other because they practise different faiths.'

Kamal Haasan, Shruti Haasan take centre stage

Kamal Haasan, Shruti Haasan take centre stage

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The father-daughter duo show off their singing skills.

Where to see Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar

Where to see Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The OTT scene is bustling again this week with brand new shows and movies. Sukanya Verma suggests what you can watch.

Footballer's assist helps COVID-struck Manipur breathe

Footballer's assist helps COVID-struck Manipur breathe

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Renedy appealed to everyone to come forward and ensure that the northeastern state does not face the same trouble as the country's metro cities witnessed.

RCB eyeing top of points table finish: De Villiers

RCB eyeing top of points table finish: De Villiers

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Royals Challengers Bangalore are experiencing one of its finest IPL seasons and batting maestro AB de Villiers says his team wants to top the points table on its way to the play-offs of the ongoing edition.

Jamieson can go on to be world's best all-rounder: Tendulkar

Jamieson can go on to be world's best all-rounder: Tendulkar

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Kyle Jamieson has the ability to become one of the leading all-rounders in world cricket in days to come, reckons legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Tendulkar won't celebrate 47th birthday as mark of respect to COVID-19 warriors

Tendulkar won't celebrate 47th birthday as mark of respect to COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who will turn 47 on Friday, has decided not to celebrate his birthday this year as a mark of respect to the frontline workers leading India's fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

'The next Cannes is in India'

'The next Cannes is in India'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'We are the land of stories.'

'It is difficult to keep up with Ranveer'

'It is difficult to keep up with Ranveer'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Ranveer is loud, but not shrill, notes Subhash K Jha. As in singing, in acting holding your pitch in the higher notes is a Himalayan task. Ranveer resides on the highest notes of the musical mountain and still manages to be coherent, fluent and persuasive.

Apologised to Virat after that run out: Rahane

Apologised to Virat after that run out: Rahane

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Rahane admitted that the run out handed Australia the momentum as they recorded an eight-wicket win inside two and half days.

PIX: Aamir's dinner with Sachin

PIX: Aamir's dinner with Sachin

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The Master heads for a meal at the Maestro's home.

'Best player of our times': Kohli hails 'brother' de Villiers

'Best player of our times': Kohli hails 'brother' de Villiers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Tributes poured in for AB de Villiers after the South African batter on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, with Indian maestro Virat Kohli aptly summing up his greatness by calling him the "best player of our times".

'Sachin once told me he couldn't play against short-pitched ball in Australia'

'Sachin once told me he couldn't play against short-pitched ball in Australia'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Pollock, who took 393 ODI wickets and 421 scalps in Tests besides scoring over 3,500 runs in both formats, said there was a time when all their plans would fall apart against Tendulkar and they would wait for him to make a mistake.

Remember The Titans!

Remember The Titans!

Rediff.com31 May 2022

As has been the case all season long, Captain Pandya led from the front and really matured following his first stint in a leadership role -- a shadow of the old arrogant, flamboyant, playboy of yesteryear who haS now joined an exclusive club of 5 time IPL Winners, Shailesh Karkera.

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Legendary Bengali semi-classical singer Sandhya Mukherjee, who had worked with leading music directors such as S D Burman, Naushad and Salil Chaudhury died on Tuesday evening following a massive cardiac arrest, leaving behind millions of mourning fans of all ages across borders.

King Kohli ends year as World No 1

King Kohli ends year as World No 1

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

India captain Virat Kohli will end the year at the top of the ICC Test ranking chart for batsmen but five-day specialist Cheteshwar Pujara slipped a place to fifth. With 928 points, Kohli is way ahead of second-placed Australian maestro Steve Smith (911) and New Zealand's inspirational skipper Kane Williamson (822), while Australia's Marnus Labuschagne, who has amassed 1,085 runs in 11 Tests this year, improved a place to grab the fourth spot.

Top performer: Rahul's fireworks light up Dubai

Top performer: Rahul's fireworks light up Dubai

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Rahul broke a couple of records en route the match-winning century.

Nagal rises to career-best 159 in ATP rankings

Nagal rises to career-best 159 in ATP rankings

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The 22-year-old from Haryana ended runners up in the Banja Luka ATP Challenger event on Sunday following a first round appearance at the US Open last month.

Virat should nudge others to bring out their best: Raman

Virat should nudge others to bring out their best: Raman

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'It's similar to how it was with Sachin Tendulkar when he was playing. Even 95 was considered a failure.'

Tendulkar tells cricketers to take inspiration from Sir Don

Tendulkar tells cricketers to take inspiration from Sir Don

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Today, with concerns about athletes' form due to uncertainties and long breaks, his career stands even taller as a source of inspiration. Happy birthday Sir Don'.

England look to crash Australia's pink ball party

England look to crash Australia's pink ball party

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

England face a rejuvenated Australian team who have turned day-night cricket into a competitive advantage, winning all eight of their Tests under lights dating back to the format's 2015 debut.

Why Tendulkar is impressed by young Shubman Gill

Why Tendulkar is impressed by young Shubman Gill

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Shubman Gill has the required technique and temperament to bat at any position in the Indian Test team but he does need to convert those great starts into big knocks, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar said about the young batter.

How Kohli bounced back after 2014 England tour

How Kohli bounced back after 2014 England tour

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

In between the lows and highs in England and Australia in 2014, India's captain Virat Kohli had sought help from the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, after which he became "absolutely fearless" while facing the likes of Mitchell Johnson.

Pix: Mrs and Mr Rahman have fun at Cannes

Pix: Mrs and Mr Rahman have fun at Cannes

Rediff.com16 May 2019

They presented the song, Scent Of A Song, from Rahman's directorial debut, Le Musk.

Andy Murray to be daddy again!

Andy Murray to be daddy again!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

World number one Andy Murray is all set to embrace fatherhood for the second time.

Snubbed by Sena, Akhilesh welcomes Ghulam Ali with arms wide open

Snubbed by Sena, Akhilesh welcomes Ghulam Ali with arms wide open

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav made it a point to welcome and felicitate popular Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali, who was forced to cancel his show in Mumbai following protests by Shiv Sena.

'You are dance and dance is you'

'You are dance and dance is you'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Bollywood pays tribute to Kathak exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj.

Road Safety: Tendulkar, Yuvraj power India to victory

Road Safety: Tendulkar, Yuvraj power India to victory

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

India's batting greats Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh turned back the clock and took Raipur by storm in their inimitable style as India Legends registered a thumping 57-run win over South Africa Legends in Road Safety World Series T20 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, on Saturday.

Two reasons why Kohli is comparable to Kapil...

Two reasons why Kohli is comparable to Kapil...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Virat Kohli is rated as one of the best batsmen of all time due to his ability to amass big runs and single-handedly change the complexion of the game regardless of the format.

Pay tribute to Mehdi Hassan, right here

Pay tribute to Mehdi Hassan, right here

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Ghazal legend Mehdi Hassan passed away today following multiple organ failure.

In Pix: Pandit Ravi Shankar's BEAUTIFUL life!

In Pix: Pandit Ravi Shankar's BEAUTIFUL life!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

A walk down memory lane with these amazing flashback pictures of the legendary sitar maestro, Pandit Ravi Shankar, as we celebrate his 100th birth anniversary today.

Pt Jasraj's mortal remains to be flown to Mumbai today

Pt Jasraj's mortal remains to be flown to Mumbai today

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Disciples and followers of music legend Pandit Jasraj in the United States paid their tributes to the Indian classical vocalist and described his passing away as an irreparable loss to India and its cultural heritage while fondly recalling his humble and gentle nature.

Ebrahim Alkazi: 'A man who taught us how to see'

Ebrahim Alkazi: 'A man who taught us how to see'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'He taught us not only about theatre, acting or dramas but also about life.' 'He made us discover ourselves.'

Vishy Anand back in India after three months

Vishy Anand back in India after three months

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Former World chess champion Viswanathan Anand finally returned to India on Saturday after being stuck in Germany for over three months due to the travel restrictions imposed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The Chennai-based chess maestro arrived by an Air India flight from Frankfurt via Delhi and reached the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru around 1.15 pm local time.

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The legendary dancer did not just take Kathak to the world but also passed on his craft to generations of students

'Thank you for supporting Test cricket so passionately'

'Thank you for supporting Test cricket so passionately'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Spin legend Shane Warne has thanked star batter Virat Kohli for "passionately supporting" Test cricket, a day after he stepped down as skipper of the Indian Test team.