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Michael Schumacher shows 'slight improvement'

Michael Schumacher shows 'slight improvement'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

There has been a 'slight improvement' in Michael Schumacher's condition, a source close to the Formula One legend said on Monday, more than a week after a skiing accident left him with life-threatening injuries.

Michael Schumacher's son Mick to race for Haas F1 in 2021

Michael Schumacher's son Mick to race for Haas F1 in 2021

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The Schumacher name will return to Formula One next season with Mick, son of Ferrari great and seven-times world champion Michael, announced on Wednesday as a race driver for the US-owned Haas team.

'IPL so big, cricket sometimes takes backseat'

'IPL so big, cricket sometimes takes backseat'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Ashwin spoke about his early days in the IPL and how the event exceeded all expectations.

Michael Ballack will play!

Michael Ballack will play!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2008

Germany captain Michael Ballack will play in Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Spain despite a calf muscle injury, Bild newspaper said on its website.

'Bazball' could cost England victory in India?

'Bazball' could cost England victory in India?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

England had taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match series in India but Ben Stokes and his men let the hosts draw parity in the second Test as all their batters were unable to get big scores.

IPL: Why CSK can't afford to take Punjab Kings lightly

IPL: Why CSK can't afford to take Punjab Kings lightly

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

CSK can ill-afford to take Punjab Kings lightly, who are coming in to this match after chasing down a world record total of 262 against KKR.

Ready For 2024's First Bollywood Quiz?

Ready For 2024's First Bollywood Quiz?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Bhambri-Haase pair loses in Australian Open men's doubles first round

Bhambri-Haase pair loses in Australian Open men's doubles first round

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

India's Yuki Bhambri and his Dutch partner Robin Haase squandered three match points in the deciding set to go down against Nicolas Barrientos of Colombia and Rafael Matos of Brazil in the Australian Open men's doubles first round in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Mooney returns as Gujarat captain; Rana named deputy

Mooney returns as Gujarat captain; Rana named deputy

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

With the second season of WPL around the corner, the Gujarat Giants announced that Australian batter Beth Mooney will captain the team and Indian all-rounder Sneh Rana will be her deputy.

When Priyanka was Michael Kors' arm candy!

When Priyanka was Michael Kors' arm candy!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The actor hung out with the ace designer at a fashion event in New York.

CSK content to play around with combinations

CSK content to play around with combinations

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

CSK had some good news on the eve of the match with Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana being declared fit from a hamstring injury.

FACTBOX: Retiring Australia captain Michael Clarke

FACTBOX: Retiring Australia captain Michael Clarke

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Factbox on Australia captain Michael Clarke who announced on Saturday he was retiring from international cricket after the final Ashes Test.

Modi In Varanasi: Festive Saffron Fervour

Modi In Varanasi: Festive Saffron Fervour

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Utkarsh Mishra's impressions of the Narendra Modi roadshow in Varanasi.

Michael Phelps gets a taste of IPL at Kotla

Michael Phelps gets a taste of IPL at Kotla

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The winner of an astounding 23 Olympic gold medals was in Delhi for promotional activity and dropped in for some time at the Kotla in the evening.

LeBron James hits 40,000 points, rewriting NBA legacy

LeBron James hits 40,000 points, rewriting NBA legacy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The four-time champion "King James" became the league's scoring king just over a year ago when he passed Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Swimming star Michael Phelps gets engaged

Swimming star Michael Phelps gets engaged

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

US swimming star Michael Phelps announced his engagement to Nicole Johnson.

Michael Jordan's first Air Jordan sneakers sold for record $560,000

Michael Jordan's first Air Jordan sneakers sold for record $560,000

Rediff.com18 May 2020

NBA great Michael Jordan's autographed game-worn sneakers from his rookie season fetched a record $560,000 (463,380 pounds) in an online auction, Sotheby's said on Sunday. The Air Jordan 1s, designed for Jordan in 1985 and the first ever signature sneakers, were expected to sell for between $100,000 and $150,000 in the auction.

Michael Schumacher still in coma

Michael Schumacher still in coma

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The retired seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher was still in coma.

Michael rocks!

Michael rocks!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

'My teammates are always telling me to sit down because I'm making them nervous,' the latest Aussie prodigy tells Deepti Patwardhan.

Good Bye, Michael Jackson

Good Bye, Michael Jackson

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

The hearse carrying the body of Michael Jackson arrived at the Staples Centre from the Forest Lawn Memorial Park where the pop legend's family held a private memorial service. The public memorial service of Jackson will be attended by 17,500 fans and will be viewed by approximately a billion people worldwide.

George Michael's post-mortem report 'inconclusive': UK Police

George Michael's post-mortem report 'inconclusive': UK Police

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

A post-mortem examination into the cause of the sudden death of British popstar George Michael has proved "inconclusive", UK police said on Friday.

India can sustain 8% growth, even higher: RBI bulletin

India can sustain 8% growth, even higher: RBI bulletin

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

India can sustain 8 per cent annual GDP growth and the conducive macroeconomic configuration may become a launching pad for a step-up in the country's growth trajectory, said an article on the 'State of Economy' in the central bank's March Bulletin published on Tuesday. Over the period 2021-24, gross domestic product (GDP) growth has averaged above 8 per cent. The global economy is losing steam, with growth slowing in some of the most resilient economies and high frequency indicators, pointing to further levelling in the period ahead, said the article authored by a team led by RBI Deputy Governor Michael Debabrata Patra.

Covid virus can linger in human body for over 1 year, finds study

Covid virus can linger in human body for over 1 year, finds study

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The researchers from the University of California, San Francisco found pieces of SARS-CoV-2, referred to as COVID antigens, lingering in the blood up to 14 months after infection and for over two years in tissue samples from people who had COVID-19.

'Absurd': Elon Musk on India not having permanent seat in UNSC

'Absurd': Elon Musk on India not having permanent seat in UNSC

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres had also made an impassioned plea for the UN to reflect today's world.

Hussey blasts post-World Cup T20s as cricket overkill

Hussey blasts post-World Cup T20s as cricket overkill

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Hussey felt this certainly was not the best side competing against the hosts.

Hurricane Michael, 'largest storm to hit region in 100 years' mauls Florida

Hurricane Michael, 'largest storm to hit region in 100 years' mauls Florida

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Hurricane Michael unleashed a furious onslaught on Florida's Panhandle on Wednesday, the record-breaking cyclone tearing apart buildings and submerging houses in floodwaters before taking aim at Georgia and the Carolinas. Michael's 155mph winds at landfall were only 5mph short of category 5 status, making it the strongest storm to strike the United States since Hurricane Andrew ravaged southern Florida in 1992. Florida Governor Rick Scott warned of "unimaginable devastation", saying it would be the worst storm in 100 years.

Michael Clarke on Kohli-Kumble saga

Michael Clarke on Kohli-Kumble saga

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

"There are bound to be disagreements but that can be sorted in closed environments. In any great relationship, you get challenged," Clarke said.

Michael Jackson 'finally buried'

Michael Jackson 'finally buried'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

His family allegedly went to great lengths to keep the exact location secret in fear of the grave being raided by the star's devotees.

A very impressive Test victory: Cricketing world hails Team India

A very impressive Test victory: Cricketing world hails Team India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Accolades poured in from the cricketing world as India took an unassailable 3-1 lead with a win over England in the fourth Test in Ranchi.

OTT Goodies This Week!

OTT Goodies This Week!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

From fantasy to football, OTT is beaming with all kinds of goodies this week.

'Michael loved Indian food'

'Michael loved Indian food'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Kanika Myer goes back in time to share her memories.

'IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders'

'IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma is "not a big fan" of the IPL's 'Impact Player' rule as he feels it is hurting the country's all-rounders by not allowing cricketers like Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube to showcase their bowling prowess.

Dhoni the Finisher? Not Anymore!

Dhoni the Finisher? Not Anymore!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Impact Player' rule has allowed Dhoni to come in at No.8 even though it looks crazy: Mike Hussey

Messi's World Cup-winning jerseys fetch $7.8 million in NY auction

Messi's World Cup-winning jerseys fetch $7.8 million in NY auction

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The collection included the shirt Messi wore during the first half of the final against France in Qatar.

'Captain Sahab' Meets Rashid Khan

'Captain Sahab' Meets Rashid Khan

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Shubman Gill brought smiles to Rashid Khan's face with a surprise visit, creating a delightful moment for the Afghan leg-spinner as he connected with his Gujarat Titans team-mate on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Not Rohit, not Rahul but this player is a 'problem' for England

Not Rohit, not Rahul but this player is a 'problem' for England

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Jaiswal is only the fourth Indian left-hander besides Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir and Kambli to smash a Test double ton.

Factfile: Michael Vaughan

Factfile: Michael Vaughan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Former England captain Michael Vaughan announced his immediate retirement from professional cricket on Tuesday.

VW aims to drive in 15% sales growth this year

VW aims to drive in 15% sales growth this year

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Volkswagen Passenger Cars is targeting a volume sales growth of about 15 per cent in the country in 2024, even as it expects the Indian passenger vehicle (PV) industry to grow by 5-7 per cent in the current year, its India brand director, Ashish Gupta, said on Thursday. This means the company is expecting to grow 2-3 times faster than the Indian PV industry in 2024. But globally, the German automaker is expecting just 3 per cent rise in sales this year, down from 12 per cent last year.

Michael Clarke can make a U-turn

Michael Clarke can make a U-turn

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke, who retired from all forms of international cricket earlier this year, is considering a return to the Twenty20 format.

Will England's Bazball work against India's spinners?

Will England's Bazball work against India's spinners?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Since embracing Bazball, England are yet to lose a Test series, while India remain unbeaten at home since 2012-13.