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Is Hamilton in same league as F1 legend Senna?

Is Hamilton in same league as F1 legend Senna?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

"The comparison? I see still Ayrton winning the game because in the end Ayrton was such a charming guy and a personality. And obviously if someone loses his life and stays with us in the way of a legend, it's always something special. But I try to see it from a performance point and from a performance point, Lewis is going from one pole position to the next one and Lewis is going from one race win to the next one. Just like Ayrton did."

PHOTOS: Dressel continues golden run at worlds

PHOTOS: Dressel continues golden run at worlds

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Caeleb Dressel lit up the pool by winning his fourth, fifth and sixth gold medals on Saturday but even his electric performance failed to brighten the mood on a dark day at the world swimming championships in Gwangju.

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches on Tuesday night.

Biden names key members of his climate team

Biden names key members of his climate team

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The nominees are Congresswoman Deb Haaland as Secretary of Interior, Jennifer Granholm as Energy Secretary, Michael Regan as administrator for Environmental Protection Agency and Brenda Mallory as Chair of the Council of the Council on Environmental Quality.

Two-time champs West Indies qualify for 2019 ICC World Cup

Two-time champs West Indies qualify for 2019 ICC World Cup

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

In a match that guaranteed qualification for the winner, the West Indies were bowled out for 198 to give Scotland a gilt-edged chance of participating at their fourth finals when the World Cup is hosted in England next year.

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Former Bayern Munich coach Flick takes over Germany to 2024

PIX: Warner, Khawaja script Aus fight back after Azhar double-ton

PIX: Warner, Khawaja script Aus fight back after Azhar double-ton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

A rampaging David Warner smashed a run-a-ball century to fire Australia to 278 for two and wrest back the momentum from Pakistan after Azhar Ali's unbeaten double-century buoyed the touring side on day three of the second Test on Wednesday.

Buoyant Warner unfazed after world record bid cut short

Buoyant Warner unfazed after world record bid cut short

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Warner, himself, said he had no regrets but admitted he was thinking about Lara's record as he motored past 300.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Tendulkar's advice to India bowlers for NZ tour

Tendulkar's advice to India bowlers for NZ tour

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Batting legend and former India captain Sachin Tendulkar says that the pitches in New Zealand have changed character over the years and says that the breeze will play a role in the match at Wellington.

Djokovic-Murray lockdown 'knockabout' has fans in awe

Djokovic-Murray lockdown 'knockabout' has fans in awe

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Live tennis action is a fading memory during the coronavirus shutdown but 20,000 fans tuned in to watch old rivals Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray chew the fat on Instagram on Friday. Sitting on their sofas at home, the duo spent an entertaining hour reminiscing about some of the classics in their 36-match series, painful losses and even came up with the perfect tennis player.

When England's No 11 opened the innings and shone!

When England's No 11 opened the innings and shone!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'It was good fun to be out there. It was great to bat with Roy. He gave me a lot of confidence and allowed me to just play the way I wanted to play'

Ponting and Clarke, united by success and failure

Ponting and Clarke, united by success and failure

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

As Michael Clarke gets ready to play the final Test of his career, what will be remembered -- like his predecessor Ricky Ponting -- will not be their many triumphs, but the failure to win the Ashes on English soil.

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From when James Buchanan was sworn in in 1857 to Donald Trump in 2017.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Pope to visit Pakistan on Sharif's invitation

Pope to visit Pakistan on Sharif's invitation

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

He will also hold extensive interactions with the minority Christian community of the country, majority of them Catholic, besides visiting a Church.

Mattek-Sands and Safarova win French Open doubles

Mattek-Sands and Safarova win French Open doubles

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

American Bethanie Mattek-Sands and the Czech Republic's Lucie Safarova claimed their third consecutive grand slam doubles title with a convincing 6-2, 6-1 victory over Australian duo Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua at the French Open on Sunday.

Schumacher reprimanded for impeding HRT drivers

Schumacher reprimanded for impeding HRT drivers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Seven-times champion Michael Schumacher suffered the embarrassment of being reprimanded for impeding the two slowest cars in Formula One in practice for the South Korean Grand Prix on Friday.

Dhoni unlikely for South Africa T20Is as Pant set to continue

Dhoni unlikely for South Africa T20Is as Pant set to continue

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The former captain is unlikely to be selected for India's three-match T20 home series against South Africa starting September 15 in Dharamsala.

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.' 'If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.'

On-field banter helps you remain positive: Pant

On-field banter helps you remain positive: Pant

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant and Tim Paine's good humoured on-field banter has been lapped up by the television viewers and the Indian described it as a way of maintaining intensity during long on-field hours.

Oscar swag bag, the expensive hamper everyone wins this year

Oscar swag bag, the expensive hamper everyone wins this year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The 'Everyone Wins' luxury hamper includes expensive beauty services and travel packages.

Putin praises 'objective' Mueller investigation

Putin praises 'objective' Mueller investigation

Rediff.com15 May 2019

'We should give (Mueller) credit. In general, he conducted an objective probe and confirmed the absence of any traces and collusion between Russia and the current administration'

Why Deepak Chahar's T20 World Record is special!

Why Deepak Chahar's T20 World Record is special!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Deepak Chahar is the first Indian bowler ever to hold the record of best bowling figures in any format of international cricket (Test/ODI/T20I), points out Rajneesh Gupta.

London Chess Classic: Anand draws with Caruana

London Chess Classic: Anand draws with Caruana

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand got off to a good start with an easy draw against World No.2 United States' Fabiano Caruana in the first round of the London Chess Classic, the final leg of the Grand Chess tour.

Bomb scare in London, man takes four hostages

Bomb scare in London, man takes four hostages

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

A 50-year-old man who failed to obtain a driving license thrice, on Friday threatened to blow himself up, after holding four hostages in an office in Central London, prompting Scotland Yard to deploy sharp-shooters around the area.

Iconic 6.5-ounce Coke bottle is history in US

Iconic 6.5-ounce Coke bottle is history in US

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The Winona Coca-Cola Bottling Comapany has been filling the bottle since it opened in 1932, eighty years ago.

Australian Open: Mattek-Sands and Safarova claim women's doubles title

Australian Open: Mattek-Sands and Safarova claim women's doubles title

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Bethanie Mattek-Sands and her partner Lucie Safarova won their first Grand Slam women's doubles title

India hold on for a draw at Basin Reserve; New Zealand win series

India hold on for a draw at Basin Reserve; New Zealand win series

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

India ended an utterly forgettable tour of New Zealand by drawing the second and final Test at the Basin Reserve (Wellington) on Tuesday. Captain Brendon McCullum became the first New Zealand batsman to hit a triple century, a knock that helped stage an incredible turnaround that ensured his team a memorable series win.

Van Gaal must solve defensive conundrum at Chelsea

Van Gaal must solve defensive conundrum at Chelsea

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

If Manchester United are to claim a seventh successive Premier League victory and condemn leaders Chelsea to a first home league defeat of the season their manager Louis van Gaal must solve another complex injury puzzle.

Day 2 at Aus Open: Federer, Djokovic in action on day of returns

Day 2 at Aus Open: Federer, Djokovic in action on day of returns

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Six times a men's singles champion Down Under, the Serbian will be joined in making a return at MelbournePark by 2008 women's champion Maria Sharapova, who missed last year's tournament because of a doping ban.

Bottom's up! World's LARGEST beer festival is here

Bottom's up! World's LARGEST beer festival is here

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Beer drinkers from around the world gathered in Munich on Saturday to celebrate the opening of the 181st Oktoberfest.

Vajpayee recognised importance of India-US ties: Pompeo

Vajpayee recognised importance of India-US ties: Pompeo

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

He said Indians will reflect on Vajpayee's many contributions that led to India's rise as a global and economic power.

Final is 'humongous' for Halep and Wozniacki

Final is 'humongous' for Halep and Wozniacki

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki face a 'humongous' match that could define their careers when they face off in Saturday's Australian Open final, says former champion Mats Wilander.

PHOTOS: City hit back to earn a draw with Liverpool

PHOTOS: City hit back to earn a draw with Liverpool

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Manchester City had to come from behind to hold Liverpool 1-1 as both teams lost ground in the Premier League following victories for Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

CEO horoscopes for 2007

CEO horoscopes for 2007

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Find out what's in store this year for everyone from Steve Jobs to Oprah.

Paes-Vardhan go down fighting to Tsonga-Llodra

Paes-Vardhan go down fighting to Tsonga-Llodra

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

India's challenge in the men's doubles competition at the London Olympics came to an end on Wednesday with the makeshift pair of Leander Paes and Vishnu Vardhan going down to the French combine of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Michael Llodra. The French pair won 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-3.

Chelsea's Oscar hospitalised after colliding with Arsenal 'keeper

Chelsea's Oscar hospitalised after colliding with Arsenal 'keeper

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Chelsea's Brazil playmaker Oscar was taken to hospital after being clattered by Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina during the 0-0 Premier League draw at the Emirates on Sunday.

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

He went on to lift the US Open title in 1994 and, after shaving his head on the advice of his then actress girlfriend Brooke Shields, the Australian Open crown in 1995 before adding an Olympic gold at Atlanta 1996.

PHOTOS: Dallas weeps for its 'boys in blue'

PHOTOS: Dallas weeps for its 'boys in blue'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A broken-hearted city attended a candlelight vigil to share in its sorrow for the cops killed in a sniper attack.