News for 'Michael Richards'

Top 10 fittest men of all time

Top 10 fittest men of all time

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The good folks at Men's Health have very helpfully listed why they believe are the fittest men of all time.

Untimely misadventure!

Untimely misadventure!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

UK Indian buys London's most prestigious hotel

UK Indian buys London's most prestigious hotel

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

Jasminder Singh, one of Britain's richest Asian businessmen, has bought the prestigious Inter Continental May Fair London hotel at a cost of pound 115 million.

Gavaskar to head World XI selection pane

Gavaskar to head World XI selection pane

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

Also named on the selection panel were former test players Michael Atherton, Richard Hadlee, Jonty Rhodes, Aravinda de Silva and Clive Lloyd.

Comeback man Dhawan lists key factors that helped him regain form

Comeback man Dhawan lists key factors that helped him regain form

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The India opener terms himself 'stronger person, sportsman' after his return to the Indian squad

Finding food and drink in London

Finding food and drink in London

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

'London being Tier 2, pubs can serve drinks but only with a 'substantial meal',' sighs Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Bad light affecting play: Is pink ball the solution?

Bad light affecting play: Is pink ball the solution?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Pink balls are used in day-night Test cricket with teams playing under floodlights. While some former players advocate the use of the pink ball full time, England pacer Stuart Broad says it will be unfair to batsmen.

Harmison doubtful for second test

Harmison doubtful for second test

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

The 25-year-old, man-of-the-match after taking nine wickets in England's first test victory last week, has a hip injury.

Kiwis reach 61 for one at lunch

Kiwis reach 61 for one at lunch

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming won the toss and elected to bat in the three-day cricket match against India 'A'.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Though Nobel Prize nominations have been a secret for 50 years, speculation abounds over the contenders for this year's prize in economics.

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

From Atlanta to Killing Eve, the best on the small screen.

Is Jimmy the Sachin of fast bowling?

Is Jimmy the Sachin of fast bowling?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

England's James Anderson is the first fast bowler to take 600 Test wickets.

Flintoff leads England to series win

Flintoff leads England to series win

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

IN PIX: Pakistan spank Australia for 2-0 series win

IN PIX: Pakistan spank Australia for 2-0 series win

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Having set the visitors an impossible 603-run victory target, Pakistan claimed the remaining six wickets in a little over a session on the final day to secure their first Test series victory against Australia in 20 years.

Trump accuses Obama of tapping his phone

Trump accuses Obama of tapping his phone

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

President Donald Trump on Saturday accused his predecessor Barack Obama of "wire tapping" his office in New York just before the 2016 presidential elections and likened the alleged surveillance of his communications to the "Watergate" scandal.

Lawrence Of Arabia actor Peter O'Toole dies at 81

Lawrence Of Arabia actor Peter O'Toole dies at 81

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

The actor passed away on Sunday, December 15 after a prolonged illness.

IPL players' auction on Feb 16; Pietersen, Yuvraj up for grabs

IPL players' auction on Feb 16; Pietersen, Yuvraj up for grabs

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

There is no clarity on the number of players in the auction pool because the deadline for franchises to prune the original list has been deferred to February 4.

New era dawns for Nadal sans Uncle Toni

New era dawns for Nadal sans Uncle Toni

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'It's a new era and will be like adapting to a different routine. Moya has come with new ideas and new methods of working that have worked well and we are excited'

It's Super Saturday at Australian Open

It's Super Saturday at Australian Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Angelique Kerber's recent revival faces its toughest test in the shape of Maria Sharapova when the only two former Australian Open champions in the women's draw clash in round three on Saturday. A cool front broke the grip

To toss or not?

To toss or not?

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Should international cricket 'toss away' the toss to ensure an even playing field?

Showman Gayle still swaggers in universe of his own

Showman Gayle still swaggers in universe of his own

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Having seen the 'Universe Boss' boss around from Ahmedabad to Port-of-Spain, and from the Oval to St George's, over nearly two decades, fans came in their thousands to Southampton amid some trepidation and much anticipation to watch Christopher Henry Gayle strut his unique stuff against England fo

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A quick look at the Oscar 2015 nominations.

Dhoni duped of crores by Australian sports gear company

Dhoni duped of crores by Australian sports gear company

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

India's limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who remains a sought after personality in the endorsement world despite his retirement from Tests, has been duped by one of the many brands he endorses -- Spartan Sports -- of over Rs 20 crore. It has been reliably learnt that a three-year bat and sponsorship deal worth Rs 13 crore has gone sour with Australia-based Spartan Sports, a sporting gear and equipment company, regularly defaulting on payments. With the royalty clause on Dhoni's bat deal included, the owed amount goes well over Rs 20 crore.

When team sport was ONE-MAN show at the World Cup!

When team sport was ONE-MAN show at the World Cup!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Cricket is a team sport, but there are instances where an individual performance outdid all. Such efforts, coincidentally, occur at critical junctures, and turn the outcome of the game on its head. Rediff.com takes a look at few such one-man shows at the World Cup.

Stats: Captain cool Dhoni achieves unique treble

Stats: Captain cool Dhoni achieves unique treble

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Dhoni holds the record of winning most matches in all 3 formats -- the first Indian and also the first among current captains from all sides.

The Poverty Puzzle

The Poverty Puzzle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

There's no silver bullet to get rid of poverty, says Alok Sheel.

STUNNING Sports Pix from 2018!

STUNNING Sports Pix from 2018!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

With the year sprinting to a close, we bring you, in pictures, some of the best action from the sports world.

Paul McCartney tops musicians' rich list

Paul McCartney tops musicians' rich list

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Checkout others who made it to the list.

10 GREATEST World Cup matches

10 GREATEST World Cup matches

Rediff.com27 May 2019

As the teams gear up for the 2019 World Cup to be held in the UK across 11 venues, here is a look at the 10 greatest matches in the history of the mega-event.

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'What can I do for my India except make films that showcase it's greatness to the world, which touch on national issues and arouse the feeling of patriotism?'

Tendulkar didn't know how to score 200s, 300s; was stuck in Mumbai school of cricket: Kapil

Tendulkar didn't know how to score 200s, 300s; was stuck in Mumbai school of cricket: Kapil

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Former India captain Kapil Dev says the iconic Sachin Tendulkar "did not know how to make double hundreds, triple hundreds and 400 though he had the ability" to scale such peaks and was "stuck in the Mumbai school of cricket".

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Raja Sen takes stock of Best Director nominees at Oscars 2015.

Isle of Man Chess: Anand held by Artemiev as Indian challenge ends

Isle of Man Chess: Anand held by Artemiev as Indian challenge ends

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Vladislav Artemiev of Russia in the eighth and penultimate round, ending the Indian challenge in the Isle of Man International Chess tournament on Sunday.

Despite the doubters, Mo Farah bows out as the best

Despite the doubters, Mo Farah bows out as the best

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Whether or not he triumphs at the world championships in London, Mo Farah will depart as undoubtedly Britain's greatest track and field athlete and right in the mix for the title of the country's greatest performer in any sport.

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 92nd Annual Academy Awards hardly had any surprises up its sleeves. Here's a quick look at the winners.

EPL: Sluggish Chelsea back in pole position

EPL: Sluggish Chelsea back in pole position

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Chelsea may have restored some breathing space over Manchester City with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday but they have not regained the form that made them runaway title favourites earlier in the season.

U-17 WC: US, Ghana face off; eye knockout berth

U-17 WC: US, Ghana face off; eye knockout berth

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Ghana and the United States would look to seal a knockout berth when they face-off in their second group match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Delhi, on Monday.

PIX: Liverpool's unbeaten run ends; Chelsea earn late draw

PIX: Liverpool's unbeaten run ends; Chelsea earn late draw

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Liverpool's dream run was demolished in the most unlikely fashion by strugglers Watford on Saturday in what must be considered the most extraordinary reverse of the entire Premier League season. On the evening when the European champions were expected to complete the best sequence in the history of English football's top-flight with a 19th straight league victory, they were instead hammered 3-0 by the team lying one from bottom. Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday.