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Denise Richards impressed with Akshay Kumar's kiss

Denise Richards impressed with Akshay Kumar's kiss

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The former Bondgirl was very impressed with the actor while filming for Kambakkht Ishq.

When 800 Indian Soldiers Escaped

When 800 Indian Soldiers Escaped

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Indians mounted daring escapes during World War II too. But they are forgotten.

Yousuf topples Richards record

Yousuf topples Richards record

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The Pakistani batsman took his tally of tons this year to eight, one better than Vivian Richards and Aravinda de Silva.

A special gift for India captain Kohli from Viv Richards's son!

A special gift for India captain Kohli from Viv Richards's son!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

After West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards hailed Virat Kohli's maiden double century, his son Mali Richards joined his father in praising the Indian Test skipper and gifted him a painting that captures a moment from his record innings in the first Test match in Antigua.

Here's what Viv Richards has to say about Kohli's innings

Here's what Viv Richards has to say about Kohli's innings

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

West Indian legend Vivian Richards has heaped praise on Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli, describing his maiden double hundred on the second day of the opening Test as 'magnificent' and 'classy'.

PIX: McKeown extends reign, Wiffen toast of Ireland

PIX: McKeown extends reign, Wiffen toast of Ireland

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Australian dominator Kaylee McKeown crushed Regan Smith to extend her reign over the 100 metres backstroke before Irish trailblazer Daniel Wiffen became his nation's first man to win an Olympic swimming medal with 800m freestyle gold on Tuesday.

When A Queen Came To Watch Tennis

When A Queen Came To Watch Tennis

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Wimbledon attracts celebrities the way the US Open, the French Open and the Australian Open can't.

Aussie fans should lower their expectations: Richards

Aussie fans should lower their expectations: Richards

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

As Australia gear up to take on India in a gruelling four-Test battle, South African batting great Barry Richards said fans Down Under should "lower their expectations" from the home team which is in transition.

Google doodles for Julius Richard Petri

Google doodles for Julius Richard Petri

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The search engine giant commemorates the achievements of German bacteriologist and inventor of the Petri dish.

Global Chess League: Carlsen beats Giri in 20 minutes!

Global Chess League: Carlsen beats Giri in 20 minutes!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Anish Giri blundered a piece against Magnus Carlsen, losing in just 22 moves.

'Didn't expect clean sweep even in our wildest dreams'

'Didn't expect clean sweep even in our wildest dreams'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Former captain Daniel Vettori termed New Zealand's 3-0 Test series win on Indian soil as his country's greatest achievement while ex-batter Ross Taylor said he did not think of a clean sweep even "in our wildest dreams".

Meet The Stunning Spy Girls

Meet The Stunning Spy Girls

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Samantha and Matilda De Angelis got together to attend the London premiere and celebrate the upcoming releases of Citadel: Diana and Citadel: Honey Bunny.

I would pay money to watch Tendulkar bat: Viv Richards

I would pay money to watch Tendulkar bat: Viv Richards

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

He had redefined ODI batting almost three decades back but Sir Vivian Richards' favourite ODI batsman is none other than the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Gandhi will now be seen in two upcoming OTT series -- Hansal Mehta's Gandhi, starring Pratik Gandhi in the title role, and Freedom at Midnight by Nikkhil Advani.

Review: Kraven The Hunter Fumbles For Greatness

Review: Kraven The Hunter Fumbles For Greatness

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Kraven The Hunter feels like a missed opportunity, a film that could have offered a fresh take on a complex character but settles for mediocrity, observes Sonil Dedhia.

Upbeat McClaren waits on Richards

Upbeat McClaren waits on Richards

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

England coach Steve McClaren is hoping defenders Micah Richards and Jonathan Woodgate will shrug off injuries in time for their Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Andorra.

Embarrassed to overtake Viv Richards' record, says Amla

Embarrassed to overtake Viv Richards' record, says Amla

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Star South African batsman Hashim Amla had a memorable game on Sunday. When he was on 59, he crossed the 4000-run mark in ODI, the quickest to do so in 81 matches, besting Sir Vivian Richards' mark of 88 ODIs.

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Match officials for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to The New York Times, Time and it is the number one film recommended by Barack Obama. The future certainly belongs to Payal Kapadia, asserts Aseem Chhabra.

Sehwag is most destructive batsman now: Richards

Sehwag is most destructive batsman now: Richards

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

He was regarded as the world's most destructive batsman in his heydays but legendary West Indian Sir Vivian Richards feels Virender Sehwag holds that reputation in modern cricket and India's chances in the 2011 World Cup will largely depend on the right-hander's form.

'Local Boy' Punishes India In Bengaluru

'Local Boy' Punishes India In Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Rachin Ravindra, the rising star of New Zealand cricket, has once again showcased his exceptional talent, guiding his team to a dominant position in the first Test against India.

India@Paris On Sunday

India@Paris On Sunday

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Glimpses of Indian athletes in action at the 2024 Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head scored his second successive hundred while veteran Steve Smith wore the opposition down with a statement century to put Australia in control

Richards, Kapil relive 1983 World Cup final

Richards, Kapil relive 1983 World Cup final

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Arjuna Ranatunga recollected having started mind games even before the start of the 1996 World Cup.

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

England star Joe Root is cementing his status as one of the greatest players as he achieved new career-high rating in the latest ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings.

F2 disaster: Indian driver walks away from deadly crash

F2 disaster: Indian driver walks away from deadly crash

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Indian driver Kush Maini on Sunday survived a horrifying crash after he stalled at the start of the feature race in Formula 2, a support race to Formula 1.

BCCI running world cricket: Barry Richards

BCCI running world cricket: Barry Richards

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Legendary cricketer Barry Richards says the BCCI has transformed the game for commercial interests by its sheer money power.

Kohli is in a league of his own: Barry Richards

Kohli is in a league of his own: Barry Richards

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Legendary South African batsman Barry Richards feels Virat Kohli is a few notches above his contemporaries in the Indian team but still has some way to go before one can compare him with the iconic Sachin Tendulkar.

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Saturday.

Keith Richards wanted to become a librarian

Keith Richards wanted to become a librarian

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

In his autobiography, the rock star talks about how he developed a love of reading whilst growing up in the suburbs of London following the Second World War and before discovering music.

West Indian batting legend Viv Richards wants to coach Pakistan

West Indian batting legend Viv Richards wants to coach Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

West Indian batting legend Vivian Richards is open to the idea of coaching Pakistan national cricket team though he feels that the current coach Waqar Younis is doing a 'great job'.

Infra sector growth slows to 20-month low of 4% in June

Infra sector growth slows to 20-month low of 4% in June

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The growth in production of eight key infrastructure sectors slowed down to a 20-month low of 4 per cent in June this year due to a decline in the output of crude oil and refinery products, according to official data released on Wednesday. The core sectors' production grew by 6.4 per cent in May 2024. The growth of core sectors -- coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertiliser, steel, cement and electricity -- was 8.4 per cent in June 2023.

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive game all along. First Pant, then Jaiswal, found that out the costly way, observes Prem Panicker.

As Viv Richards bid fails, PCB eyes Sangakkara

As Viv Richards bid fails, PCB eyes Sangakkara

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan told the media that negotiations with Richards were wrapped up as the two parties could not agree on financial details and the West Indian legend also had prior commitments.

CB Richard Ellis in Fortune 1000

CB Richard Ellis in Fortune 1000

Rediff.com14 May 2005

Kate Winslet rescues Richard Branson's mother

Kate Winslet rescues Richard Branson's mother

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

In a heroic act, the British actress rescued Richard Branson's ageing mom from a house fire.

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

No single individual, institution, or action is to blame for this. The BJP is responding in kind -- definitely not without checking with its government. And they wait for Mr Trump, notes Shekhar Gupta.

City's Richards out for up to 16 weeks

City's Richards out for up to 16 weeks

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Manchester City defender Micah Richards will be out of action for up to four months after undergoing a knee operation, the Premier League champions said on Tuesday.

Sehwag needs to be consistent: Richards

Sehwag needs to be consistent: Richards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

The former West Indies batting great said Sachin Tendulkar has carried the responsibility of the team for a long period with success.

Zampa joins elite company in T20 World Cup history

Zampa joins elite company in T20 World Cup history

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Adam Zampa surpassed pacer Mitchell Starc to become the country's leading wicket-taker in ICC T20 World Cup history.