Kiran More and Ajit Wadekar, both former chairmen of selectors, tells Manu Shankar that the 15-man squad named for the World Cup is the best possible combination for the quadrennial tournament to be staged in the subcontinent.
The Manipuri Wonder Woman has won the World Boxing Championship five times. With her eyes set on the London Olympics, she is hoping for a grand finale.
Bowling on flat Indian wickets can quite a nightmare for any fast bowler, Tyagi has held his own with a few good performances to start off the season with the bang with 18 wickets already in three games, inclusive of two five-wicket hauls.
It's not every day that a European star comes to India to play in a football league. That's why when Alessandro Del Piero turns up to be a part of the Indian Super League it's reason to celebrate.
New Zealand, who were playing their first match in Australia in this World Cup, could only put 183 runs on the board. It was not a challenging target and Australia breezed through in 33.1 overs.
The Pakistan-Australia match, analysed by Manu Shankar, Abhishek Mande and Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
Zimbabwe looked like they were headed for a miracle win but Suresh Raina and M S Dhoni made sure India registered their 10th consecutive win in the World Cup.
When bowlers do their job and batsmen swing their bats just right, it's a great day for India.
If there was Gayle storm in Manuka Oval, it was a AB de Villiers masterpiece at Sydney cricket ground.
Once again, South Africa faced their old nemesis...
When the West Indies were overwhelmed by New Zealand's determination...
The BCCI top brass will be facing charges of 'Contempt of Court' if they decide not to appear in front of the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Panel to discuss the implementation of the Apex Court's verdict within next six months. BCCI's legal advisor Justice Markandey Katju has termed the panel as "null and void" asking BCCI not to appear before them on August 9 -- the scheduled date of meeting.
One run -- that was Kohli's contribution to the India-Australia match.
Sri Lanka were expected to win, but South Africa had other plans.
Neeraj Chopra will once again headline India's campaign in the World Athletics Championships
The semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa has everything.
Manu Shankar/Rediff.com reports on Monday's selection committee meeting in Delhi.
Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha, who headed the committee that proposed the two-year suspension of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, says the Board of Control for Cricket in India is free to terminate the two Indian Premier IPL franchises.
Welcoming the Justice R S Lodha committee verdict on the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal, BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya said the Board is "committed to honour and respect judicial decisions" but will go through the contents of the panel's report before reacting to it.
While almost all the members belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance took oath by swearing in the name of god, Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar, who was re-elected to the Upper House from Maharashtra, took oath affirming his allegiance to the Constitution of India.
A bigger screen, improved camera and speakers are the USP of the new Moto G. But it's not a phone that would make you jump up and run for the phone, but it's a safe bet, says Manu Shankar
'It is your government and you are running away from the people. Women's security is a big issue and one shouldn't delay in taking action.' Allegations fly against the Delhi chief minister, as the split in the Aam Aadmi Party widens. Manu Shankar reports from New Delhi.
'Even if we ate our chappatis with pickle, we ensured proper food for Sumit.'
Glimpses from the Christian Dior Womenswear Fall 2023 show which took place at the Gateway of India, Mumbai.
Along with Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena, Rohit Yadav and D P Manu have also qualified for the August 19-27 World Championships in Budapest.
Ajinkya Rahane was chosen as captain of the depleted Indian team for the limited overs tour to Zimbabwe next month as the selectors decided to rest several seniors including Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
Impressed with the standard of football in the ongoing Indian Super League, India captain Sunil Chhetri feels the newly-launched tournament is an ideal platform for youngsters to perform and open the gates for selection to the national team.
Build-up hit by pull-outs and dope flunks, India still hopeful of good show in Asian Athletics Championships from Wednesday
Shot putter Karanveer Singh will be pulled out of the Indian team for the Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok starting next week.
JD(U) leader Shivanand Tiwari tells Rediff.com's Manu Shankar that hockey legend Dhyan Chand was more deserving of the Bharat Ratna than Sachin Tendulkar because he played without monetary gains and also suggested that the award be scrapped.
the silver lining is that the men's 4x400m relay team is set to qualify for the World Championships as it is placed at 14th out of 16 to make the cut.
Tiger Woods said the response to his maiden trip to India was nothing short of phenomenal.
Snapped up for Rs 1.7 crore, Gurinder Sandhu is highly rated by Ricky Ponting.
Ever wished for a power-packed phone that not only fits your budget but doesn't compromise on features? Well then look no further. At Rs 9,300, Celkon Millenium Ultra Q500 could well be the solution to your needs for feature-rich yet pocket friendly mobile, says Manu Shankar/Rediff.com.
Party insiders concede statements of the Raja kind have the potential to hurt the DMK's electoral chances in closely-fought seats in 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
What happens when a person who is used to an old Nokia phone gets a brand new Moto E? Here's what Manu Shankar/Rediff.com realised when he gave one such phone to his mother
A Delhi court on Saturday sent Shankar Mishra, accused of urinating on a woman co-passenger on an Air India flight, to judicial remand for 14 days while rejecting a plea by police for his custody.
