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'I was lucky Sachin played for India and did not have to bowl to him'

'I was lucky Sachin played for India and did not have to bowl to him'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Among other things, Irfan Pathan looked back on his first meeting with Sachin Tendulkar and why he will cherish his wicket in an Indian Premier League match two years back.

Sachin will always be very special to me: Yuvraj

Sachin will always be very special to me: Yuvraj

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Yuvraj Singh is a heartbroken man. Despite scoring a match-winning 77 against Australia in the one-off T20 at Rajkot on Thursday, he was saddened by the news of Sachin Tendulkar's retirement.

Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away

Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

One of India's greatest music legends, Pandit Jasraj leaves behind a storied legacy spanning almost eight decades.

Will Roger Federer win a Grand Slam in 2014?

Will Roger Federer win a Grand Slam in 2014?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Looking back is a waste of time, as far as Roger Federer is concerned. While tennis fans and pundits are obsessed with his below-par performance at the four majors this year which has left him in danger of missing the cut for the season-ending ATP finale for the first time since 2001, Federer has already put a positive spin on his 2013 trials and tribulations.

The key strengths of Liverpool's title winners

The key strengths of Liverpool's title winners

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

What makes Juergen Klopp's side such an unstoppable force?

'Current Indian attack is most complete of this era'

'Current Indian attack is most complete of this era'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

'What's the best thing about this attack is the fact that they are on top of their game'

Honouring the Legends of India

Honouring the Legends of India

Rediff.com5 May 2003

Sabri Khan and Zohra Sehgal were given lifetime achievement awards at the fifth DMA Music Festival.

Tennis Rankings: Federer is new No 4

Tennis Rankings: Federer is new No 4

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Eighteen time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has climbed up to the fourth spot in the latest ATP rankings after lifting his third Miami Open title by beating long-time rival Rafael Nadal.

Aamir, Jennifer Lawrence make it to Time's Top 100

Aamir, Jennifer Lawrence make it to Time's Top 100

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Time magazine has released its 100 Most Influential List of 2013.

India will witness Sachin's 200th Test; Windies to tour in Nov

India will witness Sachin's 200th Test; Windies to tour in Nov

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Here is some good news for Sachin Tendulkar fans. They will get to watch their cricketing hero play his milestone 200th Test at home.

Madhuri, Priyanka, Anushka among Hello's Super Achievers

Madhuri, Priyanka, Anushka among Hello's Super Achievers

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Stars dazzle on the January issue of Hello magazine.

Is it time to shut shop for Roger Federer?

Is it time to shut shop for Roger Federer?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

John McEnroe finds it hard to envisage Roger Federer adding to his record 17 Grand Slam titles and believes the Swiss maestro is showing signs of slowing down.

'Sachin: A Lens Story': A photo tribute to Tendulkar

'Sachin: A Lens Story': A photo tribute to Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Some of the most enduring moments of cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar's career and life over a decade will be showcased in a five-day photo exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram from January 20.

When the EPL stars wished Indian fans on Diwali...

When the EPL stars wished Indian fans on Diwali...

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Keeping pace with the changing times, star players of English Premier League giants Manchester United, Arsenal FC and Manchester City wished their vast Indian fan base on the occasion of Diwali.

Bollywood pays tribute to Jagjit Singh

Bollywood pays tribute to Jagjit Singh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The noted singer passed away on Monday morning at the age of 70.

How Chhetri became one of India's greatest footballers

How Chhetri became one of India's greatest footballers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Sunil Chhetri, who will complete 15 years in international football on June 12, is India's highest goal-scorer with 72 strikes from 115 matches. He is the second highest goal-scorer in international football in the world among active players behind Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine maestro Lionel Messi.

Review: Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu works

Review: Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu works

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Radhika Rajamani feels Telugu film Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu is a believable love story.

Pandit Ravi Shankar to be honoured with lifetime Grammy

Pandit Ravi Shankar to be honoured with lifetime Grammy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar is set to receive a posthumous lifetime achievement Grammy award, organisers announced on Wednesday.

Artistes: 'Musicians like Pt Ravi Shankar are rarely born'

Artistes: 'Musicians like Pt Ravi Shankar are rarely born'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Artistes across the spectrum on Wednesday mourned the demise of sitar maestro Ravi Shankar with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh describing him as a national treasure and a global ambassador of India's cultural heritage.

Stars, music fraternity pay tribute to Pt Ravi Shankar

Stars, music fraternity pay tribute to Pt Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood stars are tweeting.

Tendulkar on how Indian pacers can get the better of Smith

Tendulkar on how Indian pacers can get the better of Smith

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Steve Smith's unconventional technique will warrant a slightly wider line from Indian bowlers, the iconic Sachin Tendulkar said, urging the pacers to target the 'fifth stump' to blunt the redoubtable batsman during the upcoming series in Australia.

Rahane, Rijiju contribute to fight COVID-19

Rahane, Rijiju contribute to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday donated a month's salary over and above Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directive to all BJP MPs to contribute Rs one crore from MPLAD funds in the country's fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

Photos: Sharapova hammers Wozniacki in Indian Wells final

Photos: Sharapova hammers Wozniacki in Indian Wells final

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Maria Sharapova played aggressively from the start to win her first title since last year's French Open with a 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Caroline Wozniacki in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday.

Railways to take passengers on a musical journey

Railways to take passengers on a musical journey

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Instrumental music played by maestros like Ustad Bismillah Khan, TN Rajaratnam Pillai and Pandit Pannalal Ghosh will keep passengers entertained in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains which have a public announcement system in place.

Is the Hero Destini 125 worth Rs 54,640?

Is the Hero Destini 125 worth Rs 54,640?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Does Hero MotoCorp's first ever 125 cc scooter do enough to stand out in the ever-growing 125cc scooter segment?

'Sachin should have retired after India-Pakistan series'

'Sachin should have retired after India-Pakistan series'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Former Pakistan captain and current team coach Inzamamul Haq has said that Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar should have announced his retirement after the Pak-India series.

Pix: Backstage with the world's best live performers

Pix: Backstage with the world's best live performers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com go backstage at the Cirque Du Soleil.

Panditji was a lovely teacher: Raakhee on Ravi Shankar

Panditji was a lovely teacher: Raakhee on Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Believe it or not, Raakhee Gulzar spent weeks learning how to play the sitar from the maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar himself.

'Ravi Shankar wanted music to reach the right people'

'Ravi Shankar wanted music to reach the right people'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

It was an immensely sad day for students of Ravi Shankar Institute of Music and Performing Arts in Delhi.

Tendulkar needs to justify his place!

Tendulkar needs to justify his place!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's last century came more than two years ago against South Africa. Considering his current run, the maestro has to justify that at age 40 he can contribute more to the side than just experience, says Bikash Mohapatra.

YOUR favourtie Rahman song? TELL US!

YOUR favourtie Rahman song? TELL US!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Have your say!

Tendulkar's 10 gems in international cricket

Tendulkar's 10 gems in international cricket

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

In celebration of Sachin Tendulkar's 40th birthday, Harish Kotian lists his ten best knocks in international cricket.

Tribute: The violin falls silent

Tribute: The violin falls silent

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

It was five years ago that I spent an evening with Lalgudi Jayaraman, but the music still rings in my ears and the images are still fresh in my memory, writes Shobha Warrier

100 million pounds for Hazard too cheap, says Chelsea coach Sarri

100 million pounds for Hazard too cheap, says Chelsea coach Sarri

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said having Eden Hazard in such unstoppable form makes winning "easy" but appears almost resigned to losing him.

Saluting SPB: The Voice of Joy and Soul

Saluting SPB: The Voice of Joy and Soul

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

S P Balasubrahmanyam sang songs about life and loss with enough soul to break your heart, notes Sukanya Verma.

How Tendulkar played a role in Dhoni becoming India captain

How Tendulkar played a role in Dhoni becoming India captain

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Standing in the first slip and observing Mahendra Singh Dhoni's match-reading skills convinced Sachin Tendulkar that he was ready for India captaincy, something he told the BCCI when he was asked for his suggestion back in 2007.

Cricketers, political class mourn Chetan Chauhan's death

Cricketers, political class mourn Chetan Chauhan's death

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

After his cricket career, Chetan Chauhan twice served as a Member of Parliament and also worked for the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) in various capacities.

As long as I enjoy practice, it means I love the game: Federer

As long as I enjoy practice, it means I love the game: Federer

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

With a trophy cabinet straining at the hinges and a 53rd consecutive Grand Slam appearance looming, Roger Federer might be excused for feeling a little jaded ahead of his bid for a fifth Australian Open crown.

Ganguly defends shielding Sachin

Ganguly defends shielding Sachin

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

"If we can do our bit for him to fire it is good for the team," said the Indian captain.

Photos: Family and practice leave Federer ready for another Slam

Photos: Family and practice leave Federer ready for another Slam

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Weeks of practice and family time have left Swiss maestro Roger Federer fit and refreshed ahead of what the 17-times major winner believes could be an unpredictable Australian Open in the absence of old foe Rafael Nadal.