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Fans root for India in unique way

Fans root for India in unique way

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

India are currently placed at the second position in the tournament standings with 13 points from eight matches.

Leave Rishabh Pant alone: Rohit Sharma

Leave Rishabh Pant alone: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Rohit has backed Pant to come good in the five-match T20I series

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

Why Australia get the better of NZ in ICC tournaments

Why Australia get the better of NZ in ICC tournaments

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Hesson, who guided New Zealand to the final of the 2019 ODI World Cup, feels the Australian players also have more experience of playing matches at the big stage than their Kiwi counterparts.

EPL PIX: Arsenal open up seven-point lead as Man City, Newcastle held

EPL PIX: Arsenal open up seven-point lead as Man City, Newcastle held

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday

PIX: Fajdek makes history with 5th World hammer title

PIX: Fajdek makes history with 5th World hammer title

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

A summary of the finals on Day 2 at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Kunal does a smooth moonwalk on the runway

Kunal does a smooth moonwalk on the runway

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The actor danced to the King of Pop as he turned showstopper for designer Kunal Anil Thanna.

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'The right wing has worked for 70-80 years at the grass roots before it burst onto social media.' 'Social media is an extension of its formidable work in society.' 'If you think you can fight them on social media, forget it. You can't.'

1000th ODI: India look for 'fresh ODI template' in Rohit-Dravid era

1000th ODI: India look for 'fresh ODI template' in Rohit-Dravid era

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Team India will usher in a new era, which will begin with the ODI series against the West Indies, beginning, in Ahmedabad, on Sunday.

Happy 60th To The Chetak And HTS!

Happy 60th To The Chetak And HTS!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

'As I set course for the Helicopter Training School this morning,' notes IAF Helicopter Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, 'I bow my head in respect for the institution which made me the man I am.' 'I also salute the Chetak which taught me much more than flying.' 'Both these institutions, in their own right, justify the crest and motto of the School: Achievement through Knowledge.'

PIX: The best way to celebrate your birthday

PIX: The best way to celebrate your birthday

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Best fan frenzy moment captured at Manchester's Old Trafford stadium.

EPL PHOTOS: Saints bring United down to earth; Chelsea down Arsenal

EPL PHOTOS: Saints bring United down to earth; Chelsea down Arsenal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

On this day: India defeated Pakistan for 7th time in World Cup

On this day: India defeated Pakistan for 7th time in World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

India displayed a clinical performance against arch-rivals Pakistan.

Amazing Innovations at CES 2022

Amazing Innovations at CES 2022

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com looks at some of the most interesting heath products presented at the latest edition of the Consumer Electronics Show.

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'Rishi is brought up with Indian values -- Indian qualities like respect our parents, respect our uncles -- but he is more British.'

Ashwin's return the biggest positive, says captain Kohli

Ashwin's return the biggest positive, says captain Kohli

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Veteran Indian spinner Ashwin scalped the wickets of Gulbadin Naib and Najibullah Zadran and gave away just 14 runs in his entire spell, as India's thrashed Afghanistan by 66 runs in a Group 2 match of the Super 12 stage in the T20 World Cup, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday..

Kalki and Rajaji: A Connection From Previous Lives

Kalki and Rajaji: A Connection From Previous Lives

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Fifty years ago today, December 25, 1972, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, one of the titans of India's freedom struggle, passed into the ages. Kalki Krishnamurthy, who penned the Tamil classic Ponniyin Selvan among numerous other novels, describes his first glimpse of the man who would become an august national leader and his cherished role model.

SEE: Tendulkar, hockey teams clap in solidarity

SEE: Tendulkar, hockey teams clap in solidarity

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

India's cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar hailed the efforts of the medical professionals, who are working tirelessly round the clock to combat the coronavirus outbreak. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Thursday appealed to people to out in their balconies and clap to express their gratitude to the medical professionals combating the coronavirus outbreak. The appeal received a brilliant response as people across the country came out in their balconies and clapped to express their gratitude to the medical professionals.

Ravi Shastri enjoys a night out with SRK, Raveena Tandon

Ravi Shastri enjoys a night out with SRK, Raveena Tandon

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Shastri shared a picture on Twitter on Tuesday along with SRK, Raveena Tandon, and industrialist Gautam Singhania.

Sehwag criticises India's defensive approach against spinners

Sehwag criticises India's defensive approach against spinners

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

"Can't be so defensive against the spinners," Sehwag tweeted.

Day 6: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 6: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 6 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Thursday.

ISL: Machado's twin strike help NorthEast salvage draw against BFC

ISL: Machado's twin strike help NorthEast salvage draw against BFC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Just as BFC looked set for a win, Machado (78th) struck again to ensure his team got a point.

Day 2: McDonald feels for Gabba spectators

Day 2: McDonald feels for Gabba spectators

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

And it was only understandable that Australia's assistant coach Andrew McDonald felt for the spectators.

Why Ashwin is unlikely to make a comeback in T20 squad

Why Ashwin is unlikely to make a comeback in T20 squad

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'Washington has been doing really well for us. You cannot have two players (Washington and Aswhin) of the same discipline playing in one spot'

India at home is a dangerous team: Ganguly

India at home is a dangerous team: Ganguly

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'India are favourites. They are very hard to beat at home'

India looking at guys who can be X-factors with bat: Kohli

India looking at guys who can be X-factors with bat: Kohli

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

The Men in Blue have some newbies in their squad and all of them have high potential to start firing from game number one.

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

But Trump is about to announce his candidacy for president in 2024. And it is not clear if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the present hero of disenchanted Republicans, or Biden, who says he might seek re-election (but will decide in 2023), can checkmate Trump, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Is time running out for trophy-less Kohli?

Is time running out for trophy-less Kohli?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Kohli has so far led India in three ICC events -- the 2017 Champions Trophy, the 2019 50-over World Cup and the recently completed inaugural edition of the World Test Championship (WTC). In all these events, India managed to reach the closing stages, but the trophy eluded the team.

Iran female soccer fan dies after self-immolation

Iran female soccer fan dies after self-immolation

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'Her only 'crime' was being a woman in a country where women face discrimination that is entrenched in law and plays out in the most horrific ways imaginable in every area of their lives, even sports'

Jamaica International: Thompson clocks sizzling 10.71 in Kingston wind

Jamaica International: Thompson clocks sizzling 10.71 in Kingston wind

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Elaine Thompson clocked a sizzling wind-assisted 10.71 seconds to win the 100 metres at the Jamaica International on Saturday, sending out a warning to her sprint rivals ahead of August's Rio Olympics.

'That's the game I wanted to win for my country'

'That's the game I wanted to win for my country'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

When asked if he could go back in history and choose to win the WC semis in either 2016 or 2019, Jadeja instantly picked the latter.

Jugaad An Insult To Indian Innovation?

Jugaad An Insult To Indian Innovation?

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'When resources are few; when frugality demands repairing a broken thing rather than replacing it with a brand new and expensive option, enterprising commoners in rural and urban India improvise on a daily basis and solve their problems with whatever they have,' observes Shivanand Kanavi.

Zawahiri's killing is a huge blow to depleted Al Qaeda

Zawahiri's killing is a huge blow to depleted Al Qaeda

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Al Qaeda's reclusive chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, who played a central role in the 9/11 terror attacks and later created the group's regional affiliate in the Indian subcontinent, was killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan's Kabul, in the biggest blow to the global terror network since killing of its founder Osama bin Laden in 2011 in Pakistan.

Boxing Day Test crowd capacity increased to 30,000 per day

Boxing Day Test crowd capacity increased to 30,000 per day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

In the first Test, while will be a day-night contest in Adelaide, 50 per cent of the total capacity of the crowd will be allowed to enter the stadium.

Figure out the all-conquering Shastri-Kohli partnership

Figure out the all-conquering Shastri-Kohli partnership

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

India had more good days than bad with the Ravi Shastri-Virat Kohli combination at the helm of affairs and, as the cracking partnership of nearly seven years comes to an end, here's a look at their major achievements.

How Indians Dominate World Chess

How Indians Dominate World Chess

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

In 2019, World Champion Magnus Carlsen was asked to guess the nationality of the reigning world champion in 2050. He responded: 'India will have had many by then!'

9 Fashion Items Every Guy Needs For Spring And Summer

9 Fashion Items Every Guy Needs For Spring And Summer

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The secret to looking and feeling chic even in warm, humid weather is picking the right textiles according to the season. For a more in-depth look at your summer fabric choices for every occasion, check out the following summer fashion ideas.

Rohit Sharma reveals his best five moments with Sachin Tendulkar

Rohit Sharma reveals his best five moments with Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

As the legendary Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his 47th birthday on Friday, Rohit Sharma wished the Master Blaster by revealing the best five moments with him.

India must win overseas to be considered great: Vaughan

India must win overseas to be considered great: Vaughan

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

India has struggled in overseas conditions barring a series win in Australia. On Saturday, New Zealand bundled out India for 242 in the first innings of the second Test at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Michael Vaughan, on Saturday, said that the current Indian side cannot be regarded as a great team until they win a series in England or New Zealand.