News for 'Men in Blue'

Mbappe in race with Ronaldo, Messi for FIFA player of the year

Mbappe in race with Ronaldo, Messi for FIFA player of the year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The 19-year-old Mbappe followed up a domestic treble with Paris St Germain with a string of impressive performances in France's World Cup winning campaign.

BCCI confident 'India can carry the momentum into England'

BCCI confident 'India can carry the momentum into England'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Heaping praise over the the Rohit Sharma-led side, Khanna congratulated head coach Ravi Shastri and the entire team for their 'great achievement', while giving special mention to Karthik's performance.

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Images and summary of all the World Cup 2022 qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

LAC standoff: IAF chief lauds 'air warriors' for prompt response

LAC standoff: IAF chief lauds 'air warriors' for prompt response

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The Indian and Chinese troops are engaged in a five-month bitter standoff in eastern Ladakh.

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The five-six men, wearing saffron T-shirts and kurta, started the sloganeering when the train was about to halt at the metro station, according to a PTI reporter who was at the spot.

Vaani goes to the beach

Vaani goes to the beach

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Vaani Kapoor closed the show for Sailex on Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week.

'India to open athletics account in Tokyo Olympics with 3 medals'

'India to open athletics account in Tokyo Olympics with 3 medals'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Neeraj has emerged as a truly a world class athlete and a bright prospect for Indian athletic's elusive medal in athletics.

Djokovic creates history, claims ninth Aus Open title

Djokovic creates history, claims ninth Aus Open title

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic won his third-straight Australian Open crown, his ninth in total.

Upbeat India eye series whitewash against Bangladesh

Upbeat India eye series whitewash against Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Having recorded an improbable victory after defending the lowest-ever score in the history of the game, a confident Indian team would look to go for the kill by completing a 3-0 rout when it meets an out-of-sync Bangladesh in the final one-dayer in Mirpur on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic routs Federer to enter Aus Open final

PHOTOS: Djokovic routs Federer to enter Aus Open final

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Second seed Novak Djokovic outclassed Roger Federer in straight sets to enter the final of Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday. Seven-time champion Djokovic started off slowly before he took complete control to register an emphatic 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory in the first semi-final.

World T20: Will India justify favourites tag against struggling Aussies?

World T20: Will India justify favourites tag against struggling Aussies?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

The men in blue would look to continue their winning ways in the ongoing ICC World T20 when they meet a struggling Australian team in their last group league encounter in Mirpur on Sunday.

Why danger lurks for claycourt king Nadal at French Open

Why danger lurks for claycourt king Nadal at French Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The cool days of late September, with damp courts expected, will level the playing field and for the first time, other than when Rafael Nadal has been injured, he looks vulnerable on his beloved clay.

Why you must visit New Zealand

Why you must visit New Zealand

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

'After living in a country with hazy skies and a billion people, it is breathtaking when the sky is blue, the air crisply clean and there is drinking water in the taps. And, joy of joys, hardly any people.'

Gambhir relives India's T20 World Cup triumph in 2007

Gambhir relives India's T20 World Cup triumph in 2007

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

In the final, Gambhir had played a match-winning knock of 75 runs off just 54 balls.

Iran has 'assured' women can attend qualifier: Infantino

Iran has 'assured' women can attend qualifier: Infantino

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

A female Iranian fan died earlier this month, after setting herself on fire to protest against her arrest for attending a match.

WT20: India's semis chances not really hopeless

WT20: India's semis chances not really hopeless

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Here's what must happen for India to go through to the semi-final stage of the T20 World Cup for the second time in three attempts.

Hardeep bags surprise Olympic quota place in Greco-Roman

Hardeep bags surprise Olympic quota place in Greco-Roman

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Hardeep sprung a surprise by booking an Olympic quota place for India in Greco-Roman wrestling, which is not the country's forte, after making the 98kg category final on the last day of the Asian Olympic Qualification championship, in Astana, on Sunday.

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.

'Rohit can be a great asset to Test team'

'Rohit can be a great asset to Test team'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

No reason why Rohit cannot succeed as an opener in Tests, says batting coach Vikram Rathore

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.

Chennaiyin down NEU, improve play-off chances

Chennaiyin down NEU, improve play-off chances

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

On a night of missed opportunities, the two-time champions rode on goals from Rafael Crivellaro and Nerijus Valskis in the 57th and 59th minutes respectively to pocket three points, which takes it to sixth in the points table with 15 points.

Why Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon

Why Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Grass has always suited Roger Federer's aggressive style, which is based on footwork, pace and ability to find sharp angles.

Now, 50 Shades of Grey inspires new lingerie line!

Now, 50 Shades of Grey inspires new lingerie line!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

British lingerie company BlueBella has taken inspiration from EL James' bestselling trilogy to produce sexy bra and brief sets for women and Christian Grey style cotton boxers for men.

Now, a 'Viagra' condom for better sex!

Now, a 'Viagra' condom for better sex!

Rediff.com13 May 2011

If you don't like using condoms while having sex, this new product may change your mind.

Who should play WingCo Abhinandan? VOTE!

Who should play WingCo Abhinandan? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Does Ajay Devgn get your vote?

Afghan 'Messi boy' forced to flee home

Afghan 'Messi boy' forced to flee home

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Murtaza Ahmadi, now aged 7, grabbed world headlines two years ago when his brother made him a shirt out of a blue and white plastic bag, with Messi's name and number 10 playing number.

PIX: Juventus edge Inter; Lewandowski equals record

PIX: Juventus edge Inter; Lewandowski equals record

Rediff.com16 May 2021

IMAGES from soccer matches played across Europe on Saturday.

PIX: Meet Asia's FASTEST man!

PIX: Meet Asia's FASTEST man!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

China's Su Bingtian held off his opponents with a late burst of speed to win the event in 9.92 seconds.

White model in a turban causes outrage on Twitter

White model in a turban causes outrage on Twitter

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Turbans worn by models during a Gucci show irks Sikhs.

Champions League: Defeated Atalanta are heroes to pandemic-hit fans

Champions League: Defeated Atalanta are heroes to pandemic-hit fans

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'We have to think today about those people who died due to COVID before their time, those many grandparents who took their grandchildren to see Atalanta for the first time and who aren't with us anymore. I am thinking about them above all'

Is this hottie the Sexiest Woman Alive?

Is this hottie the Sexiest Woman Alive?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Meet 35-year-old Christina Hendricks, the star of AMC series Mad Men, who earlier this year was named Sexiest Woman Alive by readers of men's magazine Esquire.

Virat Kohli set to have a mobile game on him

Virat Kohli set to have a mobile game on him

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli is set to have a game on him with a leading mobile game publisher announcing the launch of Virat Cricket Challenge.

Expect more aggressive bowling: Steyn

Expect more aggressive bowling: Steyn

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

South African pacer Dale Steyn has warned the Indian team to "expect more aggressive bowling" in the second ODI in Durban on Sunday, saying that the visiting batsmen might end up "frightened" by their pace attack.

Second ODI: Can the tide turn in India's favour in Durban?

Second ODI: Can the tide turn in India's favour in Durban?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

After the loss at Johannesburg the pressure seems to be clearly on Team India. The men in blue will be fighting for survival as there is no time for the World No 1 team to recover.

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Stefanos Tsitsipas confirmed his meteoric rise into the highest echelon of men's tennis by battling back to beat Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-7(6) 6-2 7-6(4) in a compelling title duel at the ATP Finals on Sunday.

August 14: 29 years since Sachin's maiden international ton

August 14: 29 years since Sachin's maiden international ton

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Tendulkar scored 119 runs against England in 1990, helping India save the match at Old Trafford.

PIX: Nadal overpowers Tsitsipas to reach ATP semis

PIX: Nadal overpowers Tsitsipas to reach ATP semis

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Rafael Nadal's hopes of winning the year-ending ATP Finals for the first time live on after the Spaniard beat defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 on Thursday.

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

ISI chief Faiz Hameed coerced the Taliban to announce an interim government guaranteed to preserve Pakistan's control over the levers of power in Kabul, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

CWG: Le Clos, Van der Burgh lead South Africa's golden haul

CWG: Le Clos, Van der Burgh lead South Africa's golden haul

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Chad le Clos completed a sweep of butterfly titles at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games on Monday to cap a three-gold performance for South Africa on a penultimate day of the swimming programme that produced several upsets.

Review: Moonlight is more a poem than a film

Review: Moonlight is more a poem than a film

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

It is a wish and a dream, telling us that nothing in life -- and indeed, no life -- is beyond bliss, and that all it takes is a bit of jukebox serendipity and, most important of all, the right shoulder to live on and nest in.