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'You have to motivate yourself in tough times and win tough games'

'You have to motivate yourself in tough times and win tough games'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Exhausted and elated in equal measure after a match-winning hundred in the fourth One-Day International against South Africa in Chennai, Indian batsman Virat Kohli said the knock is among the most challenging of his career.

Pak gets powerful missile tracking system from China: Report

Pak gets powerful missile tracking system from China: Report

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

China was the first country to export such sensitive equipment to Pakistan

Buzz: Bangladesh expect India players in BPL

Buzz: Bangladesh expect India players in BPL

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Match-fixing scandals and payment delay of some foreign players have shattered the image of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) which was launched in 2011, forcing the country's cricket board to take control of the event and rename it the 'Bangabandhu BPL'.

The Shikhar Dhawan interview: Opener keeps vow made to wife

The Shikhar Dhawan interview: Opener keeps vow made to wife

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

'Controlled aggression is my mantra' 'I am telling myself to stay at the wicket'

What did Parasite do that Indian movies fail to do?

What did Parasite do that Indian movies fail to do?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Visibility is very important, but visibility is also very expensive.' Swapnil Joglekar explores the Parasite phenomenon.

Australia rope in Kings XI Punjab leggie to prepare for Pak Tests

Australia rope in Kings XI Punjab leggie to prepare for Pak Tests

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Countering Yasir is Australia's number one priority'

Dhoni bats for Kohli & Co. despite SA drubbing

Dhoni bats for Kohli & Co. despite SA drubbing

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said there are quite a few positives to pick despite the drubbing handed out by South Africa in the first two Tests.

IPL teams welcome SA as venue

IPL teams welcome SA as venue

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

Relieved that the Twenty20 event is finally taking place defying all odds, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchisees on Tuesday said it is better to have the event outside the country than not having it at all. Ranjit Borthakur, vice-chairman of Rajasthan Royals, admitted the last year's winners would miss the home support when the second IPL gets underway in South Africa. But he is still happy that the event, shifted out of the country after it clashed with elections.

Revealed! Why Dhoni has failed the Test

Revealed! Why Dhoni has failed the Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Under Dhoni's captaincy, India has won just 2 out of 21 away Tests while losing 13 Tests.

WC warm-up: New Zealand's tie against Zimbabwe abandoned

WC warm-up: New Zealand's tie against Zimbabwe abandoned

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Rain forced the abandonment of Monday's cricket World Cup warm-up match between New Zealand and Zimbabwe.

'It'd make for no contest if bouncers were ruled out of cricket'

'It'd make for no contest if bouncers were ruled out of cricket'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

South African pace legend Allan Donald has called on cricket bosses not to consider banning bouncers as they revisit safety in the sport in the wake of the tragic death of Australian cricketer Philip Hughes.

Why Rahul is relishing 'keeper-batsman role

Why Rahul is relishing 'keeper-batsman role

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

After keeping wickets K L Rahul scored 56 off 27 balls; his 99-run partnership with Virat Kohli set up the base for India's successful chase of New Zealand's 203 runs in the opening T20 in Auckland on Friday.

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.

Pistorius sentenced to five-year jail term for killing girlfriend

Pistorius sentenced to five-year jail term for killing girlfriend

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison by Judge Thokozile Masipe, closing one of the most sensational trials in South African history and one that may yet fuel controversy about race and money in its justice system.

BCCI considering moving next year's IPL out of India

BCCI considering moving next year's IPL out of India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The IPL has been rocked by one controversy after another from its inception year but during this edition, the spate of Public Interest Litigations (PIL) filed by various organisations has thrown the itinerary into disarray.

Meet the Brazilian guest on Republic Day

Meet the Brazilian guest on Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

As someone with nostalgia for the good cheer and friendly feelings of Brazilian people, former Ambassador to Brazil B S Prakash can only hope that when they see on their TV screens their President being feted on Rajpath, they will sense India's goodwill for Brazil.

'The nature of jobs is changing'

'The nature of jobs is changing'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'We want to connect unique skills that students have with the unique jobs being created.'

Assets of India's financial institutions touch $2.8 trillion

Assets of India's financial institutions touch $2.8 trillion

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

The total value of assets held by India's financial institutions touched nearly $2.8 trillion, the third largest among BRICS nations, in 2013.

The Post Office

The Post Office

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'Allah is there above and, with him as witness, I am giving you this money. If my Mariam's letter arrives, you must deliver it.' The clerk stood still in astonishment. 'Where must it be delivered?' 'Upon my grave!'

British Open: Shubhankar tied 20th as McIlroy, Tiger struggle

British Open: Shubhankar tied 20th as McIlroy, Tiger struggle

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The Indian golfer, playing with World No 1 Brooks Koepka (68), had 17 pars and his sole birdie was courtesy a brilliant 30-foot monster putt.

Why Indian textile mills find Ethiopia attractive

Why Indian textile mills find Ethiopia attractive

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Indian companies feel it will be difficult to take on the competition from Bangladesh, Cambodia and others, with their made-in-India products. Ethiopia offers ready-to-use sheds, income tax breaks, training subsidies, and a tax-free gateway into the US, Europe and China. Moreover, labour is available for $60 per month compared to $130-$150 in India.

We have skill set, character and mental toughness to win overseas: Kohli

We have skill set, character and mental toughness to win overseas: Kohli

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Kohli said the Indian team is fired up for the five-Test series against England.

Spotted: Uthappa, Dhoni

Spotted: Uthappa, Dhoni

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Reader Badri Narayanan sent us this picture from Belfast.

Stunning images from 30,000 feet above the planet

Stunning images from 30,000 feet above the planet

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

We all know that the best view in a plane is from the cockpit -- and these stunning pictures underscore that. 34-year-old Christiaan van Heijst, Dutch senior first officer and cargo pilot, produces some jaw-dropping pictures from the cockpit of thunderstorms, shooting stars, the Northern Lights, carpets of cloud and cities lit up at night. Here's a glimpse of what life is like in the cockpit 30,000 feet above the planet.

Expand Jan Dhan beyond bank accounts, says ex-RBI Guv Subbarao

Expand Jan Dhan beyond bank accounts, says ex-RBI Guv Subbarao

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

The former RBI Governor also emphasised on the need to boost economic productivity and attract investments.

How batsmen again let India down...

How batsmen again let India down...

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

England clinch series with 60-run win as India suffer familiar batting collapse

India's national selectors not up to the mark: Yuvraj

India's national selectors not up to the mark: Yuvraj

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh slammed the MSK Prasad-led national selection panel, saying there is a definite need for having better selectors.

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

Commander Tomy will circumnavigate globe again

Commander Tomy will circumnavigate globe again

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy will set sail from France on the 30,000-mile Golden Globe Race only with a compass, printed maps, star and planetary movements and 140 litres of fuel.

As 50th Test beckons, Pujara's career in numbers

As 50th Test beckons, Pujara's career in numbers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

As Cheteshwar Pujara plays a landmark Test against Sri Lanka, Rajneesh Gupta salutes the batsman's career thus far in numbers...

India, Pakistan banish strife with dream final

India, Pakistan banish strife with dream final

Rediff.com23 Sep 2007

India and Pakistan set up a dream final at the Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa on Saturday, six months after their ignominious first-round exits from the 50-over version in West Indies.

Mandela continues courageous fight from 'deathbed': family

Mandela continues courageous fight from 'deathbed': family

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela is continuing to put up a courageous fight from his "deathbed" even though he is "not doing well", the former South African President's family has said.

Kohli jumps to second spot in MVP list

Kohli jumps to second spot in MVP list

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

But where are the other Indians?

No pressure on batsmen; we trust our ability: Pujara

No pressure on batsmen; we trust our ability: Pujara

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

India's senior batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is expecting a strong showing from Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Test series against Australia.

Scrap international T20s to save one-dayers: Arthur

Scrap international T20s to save one-dayers: Arthur

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

'I do think, though, that Twenty20 cricket should become franchise dominated'

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The $385 million acquisition of TEN Sports is set to make Sony Pictures Networks a major cricket broadcaster in Asia as it seeks to expand its Twenty20-dominated portfolio. Sony Corp-owned SPN holds broadcast rights for the annual cash-rich Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament while also having the rights for the domestic leagues in South Africa and the West Indies.

US hunting tourist sparks outrage; posts photos with dead giraffe

US hunting tourist sparks outrage; posts photos with dead giraffe

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Sabrina Corgatelli, a university accountant from Idaho, who gleefully posted images of herself on big game hunts is finding herself at the defensive end against online criticism after about the Facebook photos of herself with her kills, including a giraffe, from a recent legal hunt in South Africa.

The 'P-factor' is crucial in an Indo-Pak tie: Bhajji

The 'P-factor' is crucial in an Indo-Pak tie: Bhajji

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

'At the end of the day, an India-Pakistan game has got more to do with pressure than anything else. The team that handles the 'P-factor' better on the day is more likely to win' 'Shoaib Malik is the danger man in the Pak squad'

25 years on, a slice of the Berlin Wall

25 years on, a slice of the Berlin Wall

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

On November 9, Germany will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

The West Indies test was an absolute necessity for India

The West Indies test was an absolute necessity for India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

India to be tested the way they were by the West Indies from the position they had gotten themselves in at one stage might just augur well for them. In fact they had a lot of positives to take away from the game. That they won, allows them to remain at the top of the table with a couple of games against Zimbabwe and Ireland. But given their win required a seventh wicket stand of 51 runs, it also means it would have given them a chance to experience what they could in their knock-out matches.