News for 'Men in Blue'

Captain America Pulisic punishes cautious Iran

Captain America Pulisic punishes cautious Iran

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Christian Pulisic has had a season to forget for Chelsea but in the blue shirt of his beloved United States he scored the goal that gave them their first win at the 2022 World Cup and a spot in the last-16.

Will rain dampen India's chances of saving NZ ODI series?

Will rain dampen India's chances of saving NZ ODI series?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

A desperate Indian team will pray for a rain-free third and final ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday in its bid to finish on an even keel in a series that neither had context nor any major takeaways.

Yuzi and Dhanashree's Maldives vacation

Yuzi and Dhanashree's Maldives vacation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

The choreographer and the spinner are painting the social media blue with the serene skies and sprawling sea.

Neha Dhupia's CANDID CONFESSIONS!

Neha Dhupia's CANDID CONFESSIONS!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

'Once you become a mother you can win the big wars at work and you can win the big wars in your life. 'But, sometimes, you lose the small battles at home and lose the small battles with your children.'

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A historic bronze-winning show by the men's team and an outstanding fourth place finish for the women's team infused fresh life into the game which was in danger of slipping into oblivion.

Olympics: De Grasse fastest in 100m; Bromell sneaks through

Olympics: De Grasse fastest in 100m; Bromell sneaks through

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Trayvon Bromell, the fastest in the world this year and favourite to win the Olympic men's 100 metres gold, sneaked through the first-round heats as a fastest loser on Saturday, pouring even more intrigue into Sunday's final.

Vaughan slams India's 'atrocious' fielding

Vaughan slams India's 'atrocious' fielding

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Michael Vaughan said India's fielding during the third T20I against Australia was 'atrocious'

Men who were HANGED for their deeds

Men who were HANGED for their deeds

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at some cases from the recent past where the courts awarded the capital punishment for horrific crimes that fall under the rarest of rare category.

Will India batters get more game time in 2nd ODI?

Will India batters get more game time in 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Before facing the might of Shaheen Shah Afridi in Asia Cup, a morning session with deliveries moving both sides, albeit with a gentle pace, would be decent enough extended net session for Rahul.

'Opportunity for Mayank, Rahul to step up in Rohit's absence'

'Opportunity for Mayank, Rahul to step up in Rohit's absence'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Talking about Ravindra Jadeja's absence due to a forearm injury, Kohli said that the all-rounder contributes to all three departments and the team will try to create the best combination possible in his absence.

India-Pak clash will be 'dogfight', says Hayden

India-Pak clash will be 'dogfight', says Hayden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Pakistan batting consultant Matthew Hayden on Thursday said that the T20 World Cup clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will be a 'dogfight', and one team would not run away with the game.

Lakha Khan, An Indian Treasure

Lakha Khan, An Indian Treasure

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

It is astonishing, even for many of us who may have wide exposure to music, to see how such world-class performers are so little known in their own land, notes Aakar Patel.

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese calendar, began on Sunday, January 22.

Wishes pour in for Ravi Shastri on his 59th birthday

Wishes pour in for Ravi Shastri on his 59th birthday

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Former and current players took to Twitter to extend wishes to Ravi Shastri

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

An advertisement showing two women talking about Cars24's promise that you can test drive the car and return it with full refund in seven days if it doesn't work for you has upset a section of men. In the ad, the women say there should be such a policy for husbands, too. "Will same return policy be taken so laughingly as this one if we reverse the #gender? (sic)" asks a complainant to the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). Another complaint, this time against a FreshToHome ad, reads: "Suggest to ban gory and repulsive photos of animal parts in ads - just as photos of accident victims."

India tour of WI: Check out the complete schedule

India tour of WI: Check out the complete schedule

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

BCCI announced India's tour of the West Indies where the 'Men in Blue' will play three ODIs and five T20Is between July 22 and August 7.

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Visiting the Rezang La Memorial, one has a feeling of super-humans defending the Indian territory against the Chinese onslaught, says Claude Arpi on the 60th anniversary of the heroic battle of the 1962 War.

Working overtime can give you the blues

Working overtime can give you the blues

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

The study led by Elisabeth Kleppa of the University of Bergen, Norway, has revealed that people working for longer hours are at a greater risk of developing depression and anxiety.

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form for Portugal as he grabbed two more goals in his country's 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday.

Social media erupts with memes as India thrash Pak

Social media erupts with memes as India thrash Pak

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

As soon as India registered the victory, social media came up with unique ways to describe Pakistan's cricket team

How Washington's father is keeping him safe from COVID

How Washington's father is keeping him safe from COVID

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Father and son live in different houses and only communicate on video calls.

A few good men and the angry sea

A few good men and the angry sea

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

A Few Good Men and the Angry Sea: 2004 Tsunami, the IAF Story, is the incredible story of survival, guts, resilience and indomitable spirit of the air warriors and their families, civilians and the government's efforts in rebuilding the strategically important military Car Nicobar air base.

Coach Vimal hopes Thomas Cup win ups badminton popularity

Coach Vimal hopes Thomas Cup win ups badminton popularity

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Coach Vimal Kumar compared this triumph to India's 1983 Cricket World Cup win, hoping it will spur the popularity of badminton.

Varun Dhawan, Hema Malini send good wishes to Team India

Varun Dhawan, Hema Malini send good wishes to Team India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

"I have sent my good wishes to the Indian cricket team and I am hopeful they will perform well," Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said.

Asia Cup Hockey: India denied by Malaysia's late goals

Asia Cup Hockey: India denied by Malaysia's late goals

Rediff.com29 May 2022

India almost clinched the title round berth before Razie Rahim turned out to be Malaysia's saviour with a hat-trick in an enthralling 3-3 draw

Gymnastics: Andrade is women's vault champ; Dolgopyat wins floor

Gymnastics: Andrade is women's vault champ; Dolgopyat wins floor

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was among the first to congratulate Dolgopyat praising the 24-year-old for making "blue and white history".

I Am Bihar: 'The farmer is the most stubborn of men'

I Am Bihar: 'The farmer is the most stubborn of men'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

'A drought is like a fire. It licks everything in its wake - crop, trees, animals, humans...' The plains of the Ganga in Bihar have a raw, unmatched, beauty, but also bear the anguish of its farmers.

'Forever grateful': Kohli on completing 12 years

'Forever grateful': Kohli on completing 12 years

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Kohli made his international debut on August 18, 2008, against Sri Lanka

India not out of tournament just after one loss: Yusuf

India not out of tournament just after one loss: Yusuf

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Former India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan has said that the Men in Blue are not out of the T20 World Cup just because they lost their first game against arch-rival Pakistan.

Here's how Shastri and Dhawan spent their morning!

Here's how Shastri and Dhawan spent their morning!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

h Ravi Shastri shared a picture with opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday

India aim to fix middle-order woes, clinch series vs WI

India aim to fix middle-order woes, clinch series vs WI

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Having won the first game by three runs, another victory will give India a successive ODI series win in the Caribbean.

'I don't understand why men feel sex is so important'

'I don't understand why men feel sex is so important'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Straight talk from Femina Miss India Earth 2011 Hasleen Kaur.

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Jeswin Aldrin, who had already qualified for the championships, however missed the cut.

India well-set to extend winning run in final SA T20I

India well-set to extend winning run in final SA T20I

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

A lot of grey areas are yet to be addressed, but a young Indian team, with an admirable collective temperament, will start as favourites in the series-deciding fifth T20 International against South Africa, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

PIX: Sri Lanka vanquish Pakistan to win Asia Cup

PIX: Sri Lanka vanquish Pakistan to win Asia Cup

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Images from the Asia Cup final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dubai on Sunday.

Emotional Nadal feared tennis career was over

Emotional Nadal feared tennis career was over

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Nadal said he did not expect to go all the way at Melbourne Park

Rain threat looms as India-Pak set for T20 WC showdown

Rain threat looms as India-Pak set for T20 WC showdown

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Thousands of fans from both countries have crisscrossed the globe to watch their team in action and trust rival captains Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam to tell you this is another 'match' for them, but all the 22 players and reserves know that this is 'The Match'.

November 13, 2014: Rohit makes ODI history

November 13, 2014: Rohit makes ODI history

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

264 remains the highest score in the 50 over format.

T20 WC Warm-up PIX: Shami's fiery spell wins it for India

T20 WC Warm-up PIX: Shami's fiery spell wins it for India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

IMAGES of the T20 World Cup warm up match played between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday