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'I am like an energiser bunny'

'I am like an energiser bunny'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'I was born a lower middle-class person, am one today and will die as one,' Billboard's International Power Player Devraj Sanyal tells Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Margaret 'Courts' controversy again, says tennis 'full of lesbians'

Margaret 'Courts' controversy again, says tennis 'full of lesbians'

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Australian 24-time Grand Slam winner Margaret Court said on radio on Wednesday that tennis was 'full of lesbians', courting controversy again just a week after expressing her opposition to same-sex marriage.

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Given the military's requirement for watertight cyber and communications security, L&T will establish a Security Operations Centre which will deal with security threats.

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar is the only new face in the 18-member Indian squad for the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Series loss to India still annoys me, says Aus captain Paine

Series loss to India still annoys me, says Aus captain Paine

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Australia's Test captain Tim Paine admitted the series defeat to India two years ago still 'grinds' him, but pointed out that the hosts boast of a better all-round side this time around.

'I am where I am because of you'

'I am where I am because of you'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'You taught me everything I needed to learn slowly and surely.'

Teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 World Cup: Paine

Teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 World Cup: Paine

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Australia captain Tim Paine said the chances of their first ever test against Afghanistan going ahead are "not looking good" with the Taliban unwilling to let women play cricket and questioned why the game's governing body had remained quiet on the issue.

Who is the most underestimated tennis player?

Who is the most underestimated tennis player?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Stanislas Wawrinka is one only one of three players to have defeated Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Andy Murray at Grand Slams.

Imran Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine attack; talks developments in S Asia

Imran Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine attack; talks developments in S Asia

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The leaders of the two countries "discussed the main aspects of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on current regional topics, including developments in South Asia," said a brief statement issued by the Russian President's office - Kremlin.

2nd Test: Chepauk stadium sets protocols for crowds

2nd Test: Chepauk stadium sets protocols for crowds

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The authorities have also asked fans to refrain from indulging in racist behaviour, adding that strict action will be taken against anyone flouting the rules. During the recent tour of Australia, some of the India players were racially abused, which has also been confirmed by Cricket Australia.

PIX: Hamilton takes seventh F1 title with a win in Turkey

PIX: Hamilton takes seventh F1 title with a win in Turkey

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Hamilton already had more race wins, pole positions and podium finishes than any other driver in the history of the sport.

There is apprehension: Williamson ahead of IPL

There is apprehension: Williamson ahead of IPL

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Kane Williamson is due to leave, on Thursday, to link up with the Hyderabad Sunrisers in the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the tournament this year due to the growing number of infections in India.

'Know your limits and the limits of the aircraft'

'Know your limits and the limits of the aircraft'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Sometimes it is the man behind the machine who makes mistakes, sometimes it is the machine which does so, and sometimes it is a combination of both and some other factors that leads to an accident, notes Helicopter pilot IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

Aussie coach unhappy with two separate teams for NZ, SA tours

Aussie coach unhappy with two separate teams for NZ, SA tours

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

"We're one country, aren't we? We're not two countries. And we're one sport," he added.

Meet Vida and Sophie, army dogs PM Modi spoke about

Meet Vida and Sophie, army dogs PM Modi spoke about

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Modi also mentioned about 'Balaram', a canine who sniffed out ammunition on the route of the Amarnath Yatra, and 'Bhavana' who searched out an IED in 2002 but died later in an explosion triggered by terrorists.

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Rediff.com21 May 2019

A select 12 matches will also be broadcast in Malayalam via Asianet Plus.

Laser pen, dubious penalty decision mar England win

Laser pen, dubious penalty decision mar England win

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

UEFA said on Thursday that they will probe the matter and opened disciplinary proceedings against England on the matter.

Cash crisis: Not the first time it's happened

Cash crisis: Not the first time it's happened

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

India has gone through this exercise twice, and here's what happened then.

Why India must watch out for this rising Aussie batting star

Why India must watch out for this rising Aussie batting star

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Fast-rising Australian batsman Will Pucovski feels he has "earned the right" to be in the red-ball squad for the series against India and is better prepared to make his Test debut compared to a couple of seasons ago.

Playing cricket without fans in stadium an option, says Aus coach

Playing cricket without fans in stadium an option, says Aus coach

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Australia coach Justin Langer says playing cricket without fans in the stadiums is an option worth considering if it helped get the game going again after the worst of the coronavirus crisis has passed. As with most sports, efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic have forced the shutdown of cricket around the world and Langer thinks teams would be keen to play in empty stadiums upon resumption if the alternative is a longer furlough.

RRR Review

RRR Review

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

A copious amount of blood, beating, crying, saving, sacrificing, nationalism fills up its staggering three hours running time. Emotions run sky high, but you feel nothing, sighs Sukanya Verma.

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols. Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very well.

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Australia also won last year's Twenty20 World Cup for the first time under Langer but there have been reports of player discontent over his coaching style.

Kyrgios says 'slim to no chance' of playing French Open

Kyrgios says 'slim to no chance' of playing French Open

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Australia's Nick Kyrgios said on Thursday he is unlikely to play at the French Open due to concerns about COVID-19. Kyrgios, who on Sunday announced his withdrawal from the US Open, told Australian television he plans to wait until it is safer to return to the tour.

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'He destroyed many of our tanks, and finally, it was just the two of us left facing each other with our tanks just 200 m apart.' A tale of valour excerpted from Rachna Bisht Rawat's 1971: Charge Of The Gorkhas And Other Stories.

40 years....and now: How Horlicks grew up with the times

40 years....and now: How Horlicks grew up with the times

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Advertising taglines such as 'Bright in studies, bright in sports' attempted to drive home the message that Bournvita, a chocolate drink, could build a child's mental and physical faculties.

Santner reprieve adds to Australia's DRS frustrations

Santner reprieve adds to Australia's DRS frustrations

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Australia captain Tim Paine lost a referral when third umpire Aleem Dar upheld the decision after reviewing video replays from several angles.

Waiting for PM's programme to get over? Ahmed Patel questions EC

Waiting for PM's programme to get over? Ahmed Patel questions EC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Last time, the dates for Lok Sabha polls were announced in the first week of March.

'You are our champion': deported Djokovic gets warm welcome home

'You are our champion': deported Djokovic gets warm welcome home

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'I am uncomfortable that the focus of the past weeks has been on me and I hope that we can all now focus on the game and the tournament I love'

Election Commission gives green signal to PM's Mann ki Baat

Election Commission gives green signal to PM's Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The government had approached the Commission seeking clearance for the regular radio programme as Model Code of Conduct is in force in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur which are going for assembly polls between February 4 and March 8.

How Kartik Shot Dhamaka in 9 Days!

How Kartik Shot Dhamaka in 9 Days!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

'The way the film has been designed is also very unique. The entire film is set in just one room.'

Why Shibani Is Crazy About Sneakers

Why Shibani Is Crazy About Sneakers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

How Shibani Bhagat plans to rewrite the rules of the Indian sneaker business.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2022 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Monday.

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, Modi wished people on Dussehra and said that with various festivals coming up, they need to show patience and follow health guidelines in celebrating these auspicious occasions during the COVID times.

'It hurts that 1975 hockey World Cup gold has been forgotten'

'It hurts that 1975 hockey World Cup gold has been forgotten'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Indian hockey wrote a historic chapter exactly 46 years ago on this day in Kuala Lumpur when the country lifted its only World Cup title, but the architects of that golden achievement rued the fact that countrymen has gradually forgotten their feat.

'83 Review

'83 Review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 is an ode to a game changing chapter of Indian cricket history, pitch-perfect partnerships between openers and tail enders, knowing your mate's strengths as well as your own, seizing that one moment that defines the rest of your life, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Signs of stagnation at Atletico ahead of Juve visit

Signs of stagnation at Atletico ahead of Juve visit

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Their limp performance does not inspire confidence ahead of the visit of the all-powerful Serie A leaders and familiar foe Cristiano Ronaldo.

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

From Twitter to Facebook to Spotify, everyone it seems is clambering aboard the social audio bandwagon. Neha Alawadhi reports.

Two more players test positive at Aus Open

Two more players test positive at Aus Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

More than 70 players and their entourage are confined to their hotel rooms for 14 days and unable to train for the Feb. 8-21 Australian Open after passengers on three charter flights returned positive tests.

Hate crimes against Asian Americans must stop: Biden

Hate crimes against Asian Americans must stop: Biden

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Biden's reference to the hate crime against Asian Americans was welcomed by Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna.