News for 'Men in Blue'

Ministry to start vaccination for Oly-bound athletes from March

Ministry to start vaccination for Oly-bound athletes from March

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

According to a Sports Ministry official, they had already prepared a blue-print and if given a go-ahead by the health ministry, they plan to start the vaccination for Olympic-bound athletes from next month.

Ghosted Online? 10 Tips To Cope And Move On

Ghosted Online? 10 Tips To Cope And Move On

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Ghosting might feel personal, but it's not about you.

'Another strike on Pakistan': Leaders on India's win

'Another strike on Pakistan': Leaders on India's win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'Every Indian is feeling proud and celebrating this impressive win'

'I have better things in life than money, but not health'

'I have better things in life than money, but not health'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

'God has given me everything -- wealth, success, a good wife and good friends. I wish He gives me good health.'

Yuvraj slams India's fielding effort against West Indies in first T20I

Yuvraj slams India's fielding effort against West Indies in first T20I

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Yuvraj slammed the youngsters who dropped too many catches in the outfield

Sotheby's India debut gets lukewarm response

Sotheby's India debut gets lukewarm response

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The auction was watched closely as it comes at a time when other major names like Christie's have pulled out of India.

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A summary of Monday's action at the US Open.

PIX: Team India fans in full force at Old Trafford

PIX: Team India fans in full force at Old Trafford

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

World Cup has brought frenzied fans back to the stadiums in England.

Watch! Traditional Maori welcome for Team India

Watch! Traditional Maori welcome for Team India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Indians were greeted with 'powhiri' - a traditional welcome ceremony, performed by the indigenous people (Maori) of the Bay Oval area.

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Will India finally reach the elusive double-digit mark? Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry, for one, is willing to stick his neck out on the possibility.

This day in 2002: Ganguly took off shirt at Lord's

This day in 2002: Ganguly took off shirt at Lord's

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

India defeated England by two wickets to win the Natwest Trophy finals against England. As the winning run was hit, skipper Ganguly took his shirt off at the balcony of Lord's Cricket Ground to celebrate in style.

On this day: Yuvraj smashes six sixes in an over

On this day: Yuvraj smashes six sixes in an over

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Yuvi came out to bat when Robin Uthappa's wicket fell and he provided the late flourish allowing India to post 218 runs on the board. India went on to beat England by 18 runs.

Thank God for Mary, Manika, Sindhu

Thank God for Mary, Manika, Sindhu

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Mary Kom's winning start and Manika Batra's brilliant come-from-behind victory were the only bright spots in an otherwise gloomy day for India at Tokyo, observes Raj Kishore Mishra.

India venture into unknown against mighty Aussies

India venture into unknown against mighty Aussies

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Rohit Sharma will certainly leave a gaping hole at the top of the order, something that skipper Virat Kohli wouldn't have fancied at the onset of a gruelling two-month tour.

3rd T20: Will Rohit find a spot in playing 11?

3rd T20: Will Rohit find a spot in playing 11?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

India are unlikely to tinker with the winning combination save the return of star white-ball opener Rohit Sharma

Kohli shows how to stay positive ahead of Windies tour!

Kohli shows how to stay positive ahead of Windies tour!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The India caption is not ready to give up!

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

While we seem to want soldiers on short-term engagement, warfare itself is getting more technical and needs skilled manpower. The world has seen the dismal performance of armies that rely on short tour of duty soldiers or have outsourced war to 'contractors' in Afghanistan and now in Ukraine, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Ex footballer aids community in fight against COVID in Goa

Ex footballer aids community in fight against COVID in Goa

Rediff.com11 May 2021

While this gesture is hardly the first display of the former Indian coach's philanthropic nature, yet he prefers not to speak about the various initiatives he undertakes despite being pressed for an answer. In fact, even this donation would have escaped the attention had it not been for a youngster who insisted on a photo being clicked with the former India international.

Shahid shows off his rugged good looks

Shahid shows off his rugged good looks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Shahid Kapoor and Vaani Kapoor strode the ramp as Marks & Spencer launched its Spring Summer Collection 2019.

First Look: What the Indian contingent will wear at the Games Opening

First Look: What the Indian contingent will wear at the Games Opening

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Rediff.com presents the attire of the Indian Contingent for the Opening Ceremony at the Rio Olympics 2016.

Don't miss! Ganguly and Nasser Hussain's banter

Don't miss! Ganguly and Nasser Hussain's banter

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Sourav Ganguly and Nasser Hussain indulged in a funny banter regarding the 2002 Natwest Trophy finals.

2021: Kohli vs BCCI, mixed results on field

2021: Kohli vs BCCI, mixed results on field

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Not many can question the greatness of the Kohli-led Test team but the defeat in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand was also a big letdown of the year.

PIX: Iranian women attend first soccer match in 40 years

PIX: Iranian women attend first soccer match in 40 years

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Initial 3,500 tickets for female fans were quickly sold out in about one hour and as a result, an additional 1,100 tickets were released for the match at the national Azadi Stadium.

World Championships: Bolt takes centre stage in 100 metres gold bid

World Championships: Bolt takes centre stage in 100 metres gold bid

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The Jamaican will need to start better than in Friday's heats but remains hot favourite to triumph at London Stadium in his final individual race.

Should Shubman Gill open or bat in the middle order?

Should Shubman Gill open or bat in the middle order?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Post Kohli's departure following the pink-ball Test, Ajinkya Rahane is likely to take the skipper's position at number four while Hanuma Vihari will bat at number five.

Pandya only shining light for India in ODIs

Pandya only shining light for India in ODIs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'I will be fine to play the T20Is. I have been working hard to play for my country, happy that I've got the opportunity'

Team India register 10 World Cup wins on the trot

Team India register 10 World Cup wins on the trot

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

With 10 successive World Cup wins under their belt, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's India bettered Clive Lloyd's fearsome outfit of the late 1970' and 80' in terms of consecutive victories in the quadrennial extravaganza.

Mayank or Shubhman? Who will open with Dhawan?

Mayank or Shubhman? Who will open with Dhawan?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Shastri on Sunday had a long one-on-one chat with Gill after the latter's batting session.

Euro 2020: Sweden relying on 'Gen Z' for Euro success

Euro 2020: Sweden relying on 'Gen Z' for Euro success

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The lessons learned in qualifying and the Nations League campaigns that followed Ibrahimovic's retirement from the national side in 2016 have put Andersson's team among the dark horses with a strong chance at Euro 2020.

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The view is that the attention on the national team is fleeting, incidental and dependent on the results they produce.

Windies T20s: India aim to rebuild ahead of World Cup

Windies T20s: India aim to rebuild ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

India would be looking to sort out issues such as the opening blues, the middle-lower order conundrum and also the bowling strategies during the three-match T20 series against West Indies.

If Padmavati were a modern princess...

If Padmavati were a modern princess...

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The dazzling Deepika Padukone and all the sizzling hot stars of the GQ Fashion Nights.

PIX: Bumrah goes 'Boom Boom' in MI nets

PIX: Bumrah goes 'Boom Boom' in MI nets

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

After months of being home due to the lockdown, Jasprit Bumrah is hitting his stride at the Mumbai Indians nets in Abu Dhabi.

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Over 340,000 images from 211 territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 and over 156,000 were entered into the Professional competition - the highest number of entries in the history of the Awards.

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 9 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 9 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Things are heating up at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast

India footballer Jeje patrols Mizoram river to prevent overfishing

India footballer Jeje patrols Mizoram river to prevent overfishing

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The local people of Model Veng have identified a 500m stretch along the banks of the Tuichang, where the fish are believed to have their spawning ground, where they set up a 24-hour patrol, taking different shifts, to prevent overfishing.

India vs Bangladesh: Watch out for these players!

India vs Bangladesh: Watch out for these players!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

India will look to win and seal their semi-finals berth.

Sachin Tendulkar hails Raina on his remarkable career

Sachin Tendulkar hails Raina on his remarkable career

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Sachin Tendulkar said that he still remembers his conversations with Suresh Raina during the latter's debut Test match.

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 3 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 3 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Things are heating up at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast as the rush for medals gets more intense on an action-packed Day 4 on Sunday.

RRR Review

RRR Review

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

A copious amount of blood, beating, crying, saving, sacrificing, nationalism fills up its staggering three hours running time. Emotions run sky high, but you feel nothing, sighs Sukanya Verma.