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Football: Juventus sack Pirlo; India unmoved in rankings

Football: Juventus sack Pirlo; India unmoved in rankings

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Pirlo started his first season in charge of a senior side looking to make it 10 successive Serie A titles for Juve, but the rookie coach struggled.

Chetan Bhagat gets trolled again

Chetan Bhagat gets trolled again

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Netizens slammed Bhagat for poor knowledge of tennis in the country

I spoke to Prithvi about life beyond cricket: Tendulkar

I spoke to Prithvi about life beyond cricket: Tendulkar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

He has been a model sportsman all his life and it was hardly a surprise when Sachin Tendulkar became a guide to the young Prithvi Shaw, helping him deal with life on 22 yards and off it during a rough patch. The 20-year-old Shaw had a sensational Test debut as the second youngest Test centurion from India before an ankle injury and a failed dope test kept him out for 16 months.

Watch: Rahman, Virat Kohli jam together

Watch: Rahman, Virat Kohli jam together

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Futsal Anthem, biopics, and much more in this candid chat with Rahman.

'As long as you are not deforming the music, it is fine'

'As long as you are not deforming the music, it is fine'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

An increasing number of young classical musicians are dabbling in fusion music, discovers Aditi Divekar.

Test rankings: Labuschagne at career high, Kohli unmoved

Test rankings: Labuschagne at career high, Kohli unmoved

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Pujara was placed sixth, down one rung, with 791 points, while Rahane occupied the ninth spot after slipping a couple of positions with 759 points.

WATCH: Nagma makes a big blunder

WATCH: Nagma makes a big blunder

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Actress-turned-Congress leader from Meerut, Nagma, put herself in a spot after she confused late Shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan with Hurriyat hawk Syed Ali Shah Geelani.

Sena threatens to disrupt Ghulam Ali show in Lucknow

Sena threatens to disrupt Ghulam Ali show in Lucknow

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The Uttar Pradesh unit of Shiv Sena on Friday threatened to disrupt the scheduled concert of Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali on December 3 during the Lucknow Mahotsav.

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Lorenzo Insigne curled a quite wonderful shot beyond the reach of Belgium goal-keeper Thibaut Courtois after jinking in from the left flank.

I do not feel unloved by opposition fans: Djokovic

I do not feel unloved by opposition fans: Djokovic

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Tennis pundits have often suggested that Djokovic gets infuriated as well as galvanised by overwhelming support for Federer and Nadal when he locks horns with them

Vidarbha reach 598/3 riding on Jaffer's 285 no

Vidarbha reach 598/3 riding on Jaffer's 285 no

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Wasim Jaffer defied age and modern fitness norms to flay a young Rest of India Mumbaikar attack throughout the second day of Irani Cup as Vidarbha reached a mammoth 589 for three, riding on Mumbai maestro's unbeaten 285.

Can you recognise this actor?

Can you recognise this actor?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Here's a hint: He made Judi Dench go weak in the knees.

Ilaiyaraja's nostalgic fare in Azhagarmalai

Ilaiyaraja's nostalgic fare in Azhagarmalai

Rediff.com19 May 2009

It looks like the makers wanted a collection that was a complete replica of Ilaiyaraja's nineties work, and the album is almost a made-to-order catalogue of his works in those movies.

How Rangeela influenced Bollywood fashion

How Rangeela influenced Bollywood fashion

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The popularity of the fashion trends the movie established saw the Filmfare awards introduce a new category for costume design, Manish Malhotra being the first recipient.

These animals are actually hilarious comedians!

These animals are actually hilarious comedians!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Images of playful lion cubs and a confused seal are guaranteed to raise a smile even with the world observing coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod missing from British Airways flight

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod missing from British Airways flight

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Indian classical musician Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod, which he has been playing for the last 45 years, has gone missing while he was returning to Delhi from London by a British Airways flight.

A student remembers Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

A student remembers Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Ken Zuckerman recalls his 37-year long association with Ustad Ali Akbar Khan.

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Russian authorities on Wednesday resumed search operation for 10 missing sailors, including four Indians.

Kohli is a fantastic captain: Starc

Kohli is a fantastic captain: Starc

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc described Virat Kohli as a 'fantastic captain', having shared the dressing room with the India captain while representing Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan passes away

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan passes away

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan passed away in San Francisco at 1000 am(IST) according to family friend Robin Pal in Kolkata.

Dubai Open: Federer returns with easy win over Paire

Dubai Open: Federer returns with easy win over Paire

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Roger Federer breezed back into action to reach the second round of the Dubai Open with a straightforward 6-1, 6-3 over erratic Frenchman Benoit Paire on Monday.

Greg Chappell hails King Kohli

Greg Chappell hails King Kohli

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Chappell credited Kohli's intensity for bringing about a paradigm shift in Indian cricket.

Kohli goes back in time on 31st birthday

Kohli goes back in time on 31st birthday

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Kohli penned a letter addressed to his 15-year-old version, dedicating quite a bit of its content to his late father Prem Kohli.

Shah Rukh Khan extends his support for hockey team

Shah Rukh Khan extends his support for hockey team

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

As the much-awaited hockey men's World Cup is inching closer, music maestro AR Rahman has shared the glimpse of the much-anticipated official theme song and video of the hockey tournament, slated to be held from November 28 to December 16 in Bhubaneswar.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

Rahman celebrates India at UN General Assembly

Rahman celebrates India at UN General Assembly

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

AR Rahman performed at the UN General Assembly hall at a concert to mark India's 70th Independence Day in New York.

Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'

Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata was conferred the title of "Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace" by the Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (FIICC) for epitomising "unity, peace and sustainability". "Ratan Tata's support toward Israel has been unstinted. His commitment to put India on the global map with dignity and respect has been noted by each and everyone. "A man respected by the business communities of all the three countries - India, Israel and UAE - he epitomises unity, peace and sustainability," the president of the bilateral chamber, Gul Kripalani, said.

Veteran musician Ilayaraja hospitalised

Veteran musician Ilayaraja hospitalised

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The veteran complained of chest pains.

Harder to be bowler, easier to be batter in T20s: Ashwin

Harder to be bowler, easier to be batter in T20s: Ashwin

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

With Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting calling Ravichandran Ashwin "one of the most successful spinners in IPL history", the 33-year-old feels he has started understanding his role better.

Federer names Wimbledon as potential future farewell venue

Federer names Wimbledon as potential future farewell venue

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Swiss maestro Roger Federer has revealed that Wimbledon, where he won his first Grand Slam title, could be the ideal place for a farewell tournament when he decides to call time on his illustrious career.

'Wimbledon is Federer's best chance to win 21st slam'

'Wimbledon is Federer's best chance to win 21st slam'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Federer, a 20-times Grand Slam champion and the world number three, won the last of his eight Wimbledon titles in 2017 and is seeded second this year behind top-ranked Novak Djokovic.

The key strengths of Liverpool's winners

The key strengths of Liverpool's winners

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Liverpool could be crowned champions of England for the first time in 30 years, on Wednesday, having turned the Premier League title race into a procession.

Combating coronavirus: BCCI donates  51 crore

Combating coronavirus: BCCI donates 51 crore

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

BCCI donates 51 crore to Prime Minister's Relief Fund for disaster management in wake of COVID-19 pandemic while Suresh Raina donated 52 lakh.

Tonight at the US Open: Federer, Nadal kick-off proceedings

Tonight at the US Open: Federer, Nadal kick-off proceedings

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Federer and world number one Nadal won the first three grand slam titles of the season as they came back to prominence with a bang, and nothing suggests their first-round opponents, American Frances Tiafoe and Serbian Dusan Lajovic, will bother them.

I am not going away anytime soon, says Chhetri

I am not going away anytime soon, says Chhetri

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sunil Chhetri, who holds the national record of most international matches and most number of goals, made it clear that retirement plans are currently not on his mind.

'Khayyamsaab was like my father'

'Khayyamsaab was like my father'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Among those who are deeply saddened by music composer Khayyam's passing is ghazal maestro Talat Aziz.

Nadal to carry Spain flag at Rio Games

Nadal to carry Spain flag at Rio Games

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Fourteen-time grand slam singles tennis champion, Rafael Nadal, will carry Spain's flag at the opening ceremony for this year Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, he said on Wednesday.

3 'Game Changers' Tendulkar will watch keenly

3 'Game Changers' Tendulkar will watch keenly

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Sachin Tendulkar will be rooting for an Indian victory, but at the same time keep a keen eye on David Warner, Rashid Khan and Jofra Archer, the players who can be potential 'Game Changers' in the six weeks of the World Cup.

Congress invites Ghulam Ali to perform in Maharashtra

Congress invites Ghulam Ali to perform in Maharashtra

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

After Shiv Sena scuttled his planned concert in Mumbai, Congress in Maharashtra today invited the Pakistani Ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali to perform in the state.

McEnroe labels Djokovic as favourite for U.S Open crown

McEnroe labels Djokovic as favourite for U.S Open crown

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Roger Federer is the form player going into next week's U.S. Open but Novak Djokovic is favourite to win the title for a second time, according to former champion John McEnroe.