News for 'Men in Blue ahead'

India vs Australia, SF 2: How the teams measure up

India vs Australia, SF 2: How the teams measure up

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

One of international cricket's fiercest rivalries resumes after six weeks when Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 'Men in blue' battles it out with Michael Clarke's team at the Sydney Cricket Ground for a place in the final of the ICC's showpiece event against New Zealand, who beat South Africa by four wickets in a thriller in Auckland on Tuesday. A factfile on the teams.

Euro: Schick scores two to sink Scots; Skriniar lifts Slovakia

Euro: Schick scores two to sink Scots; Skriniar lifts Slovakia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Patrik Schick put the Czechs in front three minutes before half-time as he towered above two defenders to power home a header, but his second goal seven minutes into the second half will almost certainly be one of the tournament's greatest.

They don't have the heart to watch Ravana burn!

They don't have the heart to watch Ravana burn!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Meet the Ravana makers of Titarpur, courtesy Geetanjali Krishna.

5 unforgettable runway moments of 2018

5 unforgettable runway moments of 2018

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Ranbir-Deepika, Salman-Katrina and more highlights from the runway.

Jadhav lauds bowlers for holding nerve in Afghanistan thriller

Jadhav lauds bowlers for holding nerve in Afghanistan thriller

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Kedar Jadhav claimed he never lost faith in India's bowlers to deliver victory in a last-over thriller with Afghanistan. Jadhav's careful half century, alongside captain Virat Kohli's 67, were the two highlights in a difficult day at the crease for India's batsmen in their latest ICC Men's Cricket World Cup clash at the Hampshire Bowl.

Injury-ravaged India eye improbable win at The Gabba

Injury-ravaged India eye improbable win at The Gabba

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

India may have not won the third Test, but the team which has turned into an 'injury-ravaged' outfit walked out of the SCG with heads held high. The roar of a jubilant comeback from the Indian side will undoubtedly be echoed in the SCG stands for years to come.

PICS: Chelsea, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

PICS: Chelsea, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Images from Wednesday's action in the Champions League.

Gaurav, Vikas claim gold; boxers fetch best ever medal haul at CWG

Gaurav, Vikas claim gold; boxers fetch best ever medal haul at CWG

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Men joined the gold quest through Gaurav Solanki (52kg) and Vikas Krishan (75kg) as the team rejoiced its best ever medal haul at the mega-event on Saturday.

1st T20: Time for Kohli & Co. to rewrite their poor record in Guwahati

1st T20: Time for Kohli & Co. to rewrite their poor record in Guwahati

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

It all starts in Guwahati on Sunday as the biggest city in Assam is slowly getting back to normalcy after protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

FA Cup PIX: Saints hold Spurs with late leveller

FA Cup PIX: Saints hold Spurs with late leveller

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A summary of Saturday's matches in the FA Cup.

#BeWithBeti: Celebs turn showstoppers for a cause

#BeWithBeti: Celebs turn showstoppers for a cause

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The charity fashion show was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Beti

Saga of missed chances continues to hurt Indian hockey in 2018

Saga of missed chances continues to hurt Indian hockey in 2018

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

It was touted as the year which could herald a change in the fortunes Indian hockey, but 2018 turned out to be yet another saga of missed opportunities for the sport.

Djokovic. Novak Djokovic. Licensed to thrill

Djokovic. Novak Djokovic. Licensed to thrill

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

'007, Why not? Maybe this is the year. Seven in 17. I'm not a numerologist but it sounds good'

In Pics: Akshay Kumar's best style moments

In Pics: Akshay Kumar's best style moments

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The actor still makes us go WOW!

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Barcelona continued their rampant run of domestic form to beat Osasuna 2-0 away from home on Saturday and move to within two points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, with Lionel Messi setting up goals scored by Jordi Alba and teenager Ilaix Moriba.

Key players to watch out in India-New Zealand clash

Key players to watch out in India-New Zealand clash

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Bumrah is considered to be a key player for India.

Mumbai's Swapnil Patil to play for UAE against India

Mumbai's Swapnil Patil to play for UAE against India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The 29-year-old had played for Mumbai at the Under-14, Under-19 and Under-22 levels and was also in the Ranji Trophy squad then led by Sachin Tendulkar but could not force his way in.

Cricket, tennis & Lakme Fashion Week: The Sania Mirza interview!

Cricket, tennis & Lakme Fashion Week: The Sania Mirza interview!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The tennis star watched the match while doing her make up at Lakme Fashion Week!

Chat with bestselling author Jeffrey Archer!

Chat with bestselling author Jeffrey Archer!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Jeffrey Archer will answer your questions at 2.30 pm IST on March 10.

Wimbledon cancelled for the first time since World War Two

Wimbledon cancelled for the first time since World War Two

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The Wimbledon tennis championships were cancelled for the first time since World War Two as the coronavirus pandemic wiped another blue-riband sports event off the calendar on Wednesday.

EPL: Liverpool's collapse continues; Chelsea held

EPL: Liverpool's collapse continues; Chelsea held

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Twelve months ago Liverpool were ripping up the record books on the way to their first English top-flight title for 30 years but defeat by Everton on Saturday left them mulling a host of far less flattering statistics.

How India has turned the table on Pakistan...

How India has turned the table on Pakistan...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Pakistan teams of the bygone era, were better while India now have a more compact side.

PHOTOS: Pandya does a SRK as Team India chill in SA...

PHOTOS: Pandya does a SRK as Team India chill in SA...

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

As the team gears up for the ODIs, all-rounder Hardik Pandya took some time off along with his team mates in South Africa.

AIFF willing to spend to send football team to Asian Games

AIFF willing to spend to send football team to Asian Games

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

As per the Indian Olympic Association's regulations, only those national teams which are ranked between 1-8 at the continental level, are cleared for the Games.

Thank you, Lisa!

Thank you, Lisa!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Indian fashion industry's latest 'it' girl Lisa Haydon curated a show for Myntra Fashion Weekend and it was g-r-e-a-t!

'Happy birthday, Dada': Wishes pour in as Ganguly turns 43

'Happy birthday, Dada': Wishes pour in as Ganguly turns 43

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is happy celebrating his 43rd birthday with family and friends in Kolkata on Wednesday as wishes poured in on the social media from the cricket fraternity all over the world.

Lakme Fashion Week kicks off with a bang

Lakme Fashion Week kicks off with a bang

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Manish Malhotra gave it a blazing start with Jacqueline Fernandez and Arjun Kapoor as his showstoppers.

Dress to impress: 10 first date styles

Dress to impress: 10 first date styles

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Take a cue from our desi divas on how to nail your first date fashion.

Let's smash patriarchy! READ Tahira's powerful post

Let's smash patriarchy! READ Tahira's powerful post

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

So until the equation becomes equal, 'roses are red, violets are blue, let's smash the patriarchy, me and you.'

PIX: Dressel continues golden run; Aussie women create WR

PIX: Dressel continues golden run; Aussie women create WR

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Australia set a world record of 7:41.50 en route to winning the gold medal in the women's 4x200 freestyle relay at the world championships on Thursday.

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Brighton and Hove Albion scored late to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Sheffield United and Fulham also drew 1-1 as both teams picked up their first points.

Aila! What's Sachin doing on the runway?

Aila! What's Sachin doing on the runway?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Find out what your favourite cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been up to these days here.

Indian Football: Bengaluru eke out narrow win over ATK

Indian Football: Bengaluru eke out narrow win over ATK

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Defending champions Bengaluru FC registered a narrow 1-0 win over ATK in the first leg of their Hero Indian Super League semi-final clash at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Drape with attitude

Drape with attitude

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

With the "#100sareepact" trending, saris have come back into focus as a garment that is contemporary yet comfortable. Ritika Bhatia identifies four labels leading the funky revolution.

Aus-bound Raina draws confidence from success in 2015 World Cup

Aus-bound Raina draws confidence from success in 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Dropped from the ODI squad, Suresh Raina is all set to join the Indian team for the upcoming T20 series in Australia and determined show what the 'Men in blue' are missing.

All the hottest supermodels in one place!

All the hottest supermodels in one place!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The amfAR Milano held its sixth annual gala during Milan fashion week to raise funds for AIDS research. And here's who attended it!

Dhoni hits the straps in practice along with ODI specialists

Dhoni hits the straps in practice along with ODI specialists

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

The spotlight though was on the 36-year-old former India captain, who now has to fend off questions about his future with alarming regularity.

India likely to field fringe players in dead rubber vs SA

India likely to field fringe players in dead rubber vs SA

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Having won the series, India would like to carry on momentum forward, especially with the three-match T20I series to follow soon after. Yet, the visitors would also like to find a balance between going all out in a dead rubber and resting a few players keeping in mind a long overseas schedule later this year.

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.

Biking: The 'new' Honda plan

Biking: The 'new' Honda plan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

The company has upped the ante by launching updated versions of five of its highly popular bikes recently. Consumers are in for better time