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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.

Did Harsha Bhogle pay the price for VCA spat?

Did Harsha Bhogle pay the price for VCA spat?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

'This little incident might seem trivial to most people. But when such things happen in the BCCI's own backyard...'

Hansal Mehta: Keep political compulsions out of cinema

Hansal Mehta: Keep political compulsions out of cinema

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Hansal Mehta sniffs a political conspiracy; Information and Broadcasting official poohpoohs the charge.

We did not block FIFA reforms: UEFA

We did not block FIFA reforms: UEFA

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

UEFA has hit back at suggestions that it and other continental confederations have been responsible for blocking reforms.

'Winter Games will not move for 2022 football World Cup'

'Winter Games will not move for 2022 football World Cup'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Asia's top Olympic official ruled out the possibility of the 2022 Winter Olympics being shifted from its traditional February time-slot to avoid clashing with the football World Cup, saying FIFA needs to sort out its own problems.

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Did Jayalalithaa, who was also in jail then, know about these transactions?

Is the ruling body of athletics protective of drug cheats?

Is the ruling body of athletics protective of drug cheats?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

The IAAF ruling body of athletics is proactive in tackling doping and not protective of drug cheats, according to president Sebastian Coe.

Bring down the rhetoric, don't call Tharoor names: Delhi HC to Arnab

Bring down the rhetoric, don't call Tharoor names: Delhi HC to Arnab

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The Delhi high court on Monday sought the response of the Arnab Goswami and his newly-launched news channel Republic TV on Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's defamation plea against them.

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Dope-tainted Kenya could be banned from Rio Olympics

Dope-tainted Kenya could be banned from Rio Olympics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

IAAF chief Sebastian Coe has reportedly made the comment because Kenya, which topped the medals table at the 2015 world championships in Beijing, has had more than 40 athletes banned for doping in the past three years

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'Huma Abedin must follow through in the footsteps of her illustrious mentor Hillary Clinton to carry the movement forward to empower American women,' says Kaleem Kawaja.

Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?

Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

She is Bollywood's favourite nutritionist. So why are some people in the medical fraternity raising red flags about Rujuta Diwekar's advice?

Ex-IOC official Carrard to head FIFA reform task force

Ex-IOC official Carrard to head FIFA reform task force

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Scandal-plagued FIFA have turned to the man who helped the International Olympic Committee (IOC) out of their corruption crisis, appointing Swiss Francois Carrard as chairman of their reform committee.

Olympic champ Lewis pleads with athletes to save the sport

Olympic champ Lewis pleads with athletes to save the sport

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

"The future of athleticism depends on the athletes," Lewis told Reuters ahead of the inauguration of the NACAC athletics championships in Costa Rica. "At the end of the day, the sport is going to be as good as the athletes want.

MCL owners vow to pay overdue wages of retired cricket stars

MCL owners vow to pay overdue wages of retired cricket stars

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The CEO of a fledgling Twenty20 cricket league for retired greats in the UAE on Friday promised its players will receive their final wages that were due more than two months ago and vowed the competition would return next year. The Masters Champions League (MCL), which boasted West Indies batsmen Brian Lara and Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan among its ranks, staged its maiden season in Dubai and Sharjah from Jan. 28-Feb. 13. The MCL sold six franchises for a combined $90 million, with each team named after an astrological sign. This sextet pledged about $5.5 million in player wages, but only one team - Gemini Arabians - has paid its players in full, MCL chief executive Zarah Shah told Reuters. The other teams' players are owed their final wage packet, which was due 30 days after the tournament finished, said Shah. Clubs receive a share of gate money, central sponsorship revenues and broadcast income, plus prize money, and are responsible for players' salaries.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Legendary Brazil keeper Gylmar dies at 83

Legendary Brazil keeper Gylmar dies at 83

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Goalkeeper Gylmar, an ever present in the legendary Brazil teams that won the World Cup in 1958 and 1962, has died in Sao Paulo, aged 83.

'FIFA's role more important than ever'

'FIFA's role more important than ever'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Highlighting the divisions, the former French diplomat pointed out that the top European clubs spend millions on players while Papua New Guinea's football federation struggles to pay air fares for its team.

A year on, India's stand on Balochistan

A year on, India's stand on Balochistan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

In the year since Modi cast the spotlight on Pakistan's human rights violations in Balochistan, India has not done much more than raise the issue at the UN a few times.

6 newspapers join forces to get an edge in war for ads

6 newspapers join forces to get an edge in war for ads

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

The six are English dailies the Hindustan Times, The Hindu and The Telegraph; their sister publications The Hindustan and The Hindu Tamil; and Ananda Bazar Patrika.

50th anniversary of WC win leaves English football with mixed feelings

50th anniversary of WC win leaves English football with mixed feelings

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Fifty years on from the greatest day in the history of English football, pessimists fear that the prospect of becoming world champions again is as remote as it has ever been.

Net neutrality: Lessons from cable TV

Net neutrality: Lessons from cable TV

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Airtel Zero launched with the promise of free access to apps.

The IPL has become boring!

The IPL has become boring!

Rediff.com23 May 2016

For days now, the fan has sat in front of the telly every night hoping to see an IPL contest that would leave the nerves jangling. Instead, he is served an insipid display that forces him to slumber the evening away, says Dhruv Munjal.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Wrestling on track for Olympic return, says IOC's Bach

Wrestling on track for Olympic return, says IOC's Bach

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Wrestling, axed from the 2020 Olympic programme by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in February, has a good chance of coming back after making sweeping changes, IOC vice-president Thomas Bach said.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo ready to pay 14.7m Euros in Spanish tax fraud case

Football Briefs: Ronaldo ready to pay 14.7m Euros in Spanish tax fraud case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sports Shorts: Boxer Vijender set for US debut next year

Sports Shorts: Boxer Vijender set for US debut next year

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Both India and Japan can find themselves in a win-win situation if they draw some lessons from each other's strengths,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Afghanistan crush NZ to storm into U-19 World Cup semis

Afghanistan crush NZ to storm into U-19 World Cup semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Afghanistan registered a thumping 202 runs victory over New Zealand to move into the Super League semi-finals of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Christchurch on Thursday.

Football Briefs: Spain players don't rule out strike over plans for US games

Football Briefs: Spain players don't rule out strike over plans for US games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

FIFA scam: Ex-Honduran leader pleads guilty in US bribery case

FIFA scam: Ex-Honduran leader pleads guilty in US bribery case

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Former Honduran President Rafael Callejas pleaded guilty on Monday to U.S. charges that he participated in bribery schemes that are under investigation at soccer's world governing body FIFA.

'The kind of mindset Virat has, is spreading within the team as well'

'The kind of mindset Virat has, is spreading within the team as well'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Indian cricket team's Director Ravi Shastri is happy to know that skipper Virat Kohli has a lot of confidence in him.

ICC to consider appointment of Najam Sethi as president in June

ICC to consider appointment of Najam Sethi as president in June

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The ICC Board accepted the resignation of former president Mustafa Kamal, effective from April 2, and confirmed that no replacement would be appointed for the remaining weeks of his term.

Doping and cover-ups, a pack of lies: Russian athletics chief

Doping and cover-ups, a pack of lies: Russian athletics chief

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

A German TV documentary alleging widespread doping and cover-ups among Russian track and field competitors contains 'a pack of lies', the country's athletics federation president said.

Azad's plea for CBI probe into DDCA dismissed

Azad's plea for CBI probe into DDCA dismissed

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The Delhi high court, on Tuesday, dismissed as "premature" the plea of former Indian cricketers Kirti Azad, Bishan Singh Bedi and others seeking a court-monitored probe by CBI or SIT into the alleged financial irregularities in the Delhi and District Cricket Association.

How Modi can ensure the success of Digital India

How Modi can ensure the success of Digital India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Appropriate policies will increase connectivity much more than spectrum auctions, says Shyam Ponappa.

Ad regulator takes a big leap

Ad regulator takes a big leap

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

No more a paper tiger, the Advertising Standards Council of India will partner the Department of Consumer Affairs to enforce better compliance.

Two killed, 12 injured in PIA staff, police standoff in Karachi

Two killed, 12 injured in PIA staff, police standoff in Karachi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The clashes led to the disruption and then suspension of many domestic and international flights around the country's main airports.

IOC to issue Zika guidance as virus spreads before Rio Olympics

IOC to issue Zika guidance as virus spreads before Rio Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

The International Olympic Committee will issue guidelines this week aimed at protecting athletes and visitors from Zika, a mosquito-borne virus spreading rapidly across South America months before the Rio de Janeiro Games in August.