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Chasing Julia Roberts in Pataudi

Chasing Julia Roberts in Pataudi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

We trace the actress as she shoots for her new film in North India.

Flattest Day 1 pitch of the series: Aus captain Smith

Flattest Day 1 pitch of the series: Aus captain Smith

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Australian captain Steve Smith said the pitch for the fourth and final Test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium potentially looks to be the 'flattest day one track' of the series.

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.

PHOTOS: Ireland upset England in rain-hit match

PHOTOS: Ireland upset England in rain-hit match

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between England and Ireland in Melbourne on Wednesday

Spinners ko bulaao! Kohli sweats it out in the nets

Spinners ko bulaao! Kohli sweats it out in the nets

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Ahead of India's second Test against Australia, Virat Kohli spent time against spinners at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

'Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final fraught with danger'

'Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final fraught with danger'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The Australian team will prepare for the six Tests by undergoing a high-intensity training camp in Beckenham, featuring centre-wicket practice and net sessions.

It's better to stay a bit underdone than overdone: Cummins

It's better to stay a bit underdone than overdone: Cummins

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Australia captain Pat Cummins doesn't mind staying a bit undercooked going into the high-octane WTC final against India.

'Nothing honorable about this killing'

'Nothing honorable about this killing'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'Find a name that changes the words honor killing and hopefully it includes the word murder.' 'If you use the words, you are trying to justify the murders.'

PIX: Barca's young guns steal the show; Atletico held

PIX: Barca's young guns steal the show; Atletico held

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A round-up of Sunday's matches in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A

Strandja Memorial: Hussamuddin, Bishwamitra in quarters

Strandja Memorial: Hussamuddin, Bishwamitra in quarters

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Continuing that momentum, Hussamuddin took charge of the final round as well, and secured a 4-1 victory.

73 killed in massive building fire in S. Africa's Johannesburg

73 killed in massive building fire in S. Africa's Johannesburg

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Authorities said it was unclear what sparked the blaze at the five-storey building in the city centre.

Squash at CWG: Dipika-Saurav bag mixed doubles bronze

Squash at CWG: Dipika-Saurav bag mixed doubles bronze

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Ghosal and Pallikal hardly broke a sweat as they prevailed 11-8, 11-4 over the Australians

US 'not trying to hold global power China down'

US 'not trying to hold global power China down'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The United States on Thursday said that it is not trying to 'hold China down,' despite crucial differences over issues like supplying arms to Taiwan and was trying to 'manage' differences with the 'global power.'

PIX: Kane double fires Bayern to win; Barca edge Villarreal

PIX: Kane double fires Bayern to win; Barca edge Villarreal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Harry Kane scored twice in his first league appearance in front of a home crowd to steer champions Bayern Munich to a 3-1 victory over Augsburg.

Will Smith take over as Australia's full-time Test captain?

Will Smith take over as Australia's full-time Test captain?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Steve Smith has no ambition to be Australia's full-time captain again, the 33-year-old said after leading the team to a nine-wicket victory in the third Test against India.

Starc 'on track' to bowl in second Test against India

Starc 'on track' to bowl in second Test against India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

An optimistic Mitchell Starc said he was hopeful of returning to Australia's playing eleven for the second Test against India, starting in Delhi on Friday.

Ganguly's savage reply when asked about the remaining two Tests

Ganguly's savage reply when asked about the remaining two Tests

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Ahead of the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sourav Ganguly gave his prediction for the final two Tests between a confident India and a struggling Australian side.

Nathan Lyon happy to be a party-spoiler

Nathan Lyon happy to be a party-spoiler

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Lyon breached Pujara's defence and was happy to be a party-spoiler in India No 3's 100th game.

Australia's Head relishing recall after surprise axing

Australia's Head relishing recall after surprise axing

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Australian middle-order batsman Travis Head said being dropped for the opening Test in India came as a surprise after "robust" conversations with the selectors.

US Open PIX: Fritz, Gauff ease ahead to keep home hopes alive

US Open PIX: Fritz, Gauff ease ahead to keep home hopes alive

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul and Coco Gauff all advanced to the third round of the US Open on Wednesday to keep home hopes alive.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz holds off Evans; Pegula in last 16

US Open PIX: Alcaraz holds off Evans; Pegula in last 16

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 6 of the 2023 US Open on Saturday.

How Kohli silenced his critics with a disarming smile

How Kohli silenced his critics with a disarming smile

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Great players have the knack of conquering the odds, and on Sunday Kohli crossed a major hurdle with the fighting spirit of a champion.

'Different individuals stepped up': How India made it to WTC final

'Different individuals stepped up': How India made it to WTC final

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Captain Rohit Sharma believes all individuals showed a lot of character and stepped up when needed to take India to the World Test Championship final for the second consecutive time.

PIX: Sindhu, Sen win CWG badminton singles gold

PIX: Sindhu, Sen win CWG badminton singles gold

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Pusarla V Sindhu proved too good for Canada's Michelle Li in the women's singles badminton final to win her maiden Commonwealth Games gold medal, in Birmingham, on Monday.

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Paris St Germain suffered their first defeat of the season when they were beaten 2-0 at Stade Rennais on Sunday to drop their first Ligue 1 points of the season.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea Hammered as wait for win continues

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea Hammered as wait for win continues

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played over the weekend.

EPL PIX: City held again in six-goal Spurs thriller, Liverpool move second

EPL PIX: City held again in six-goal Spurs thriller, Liverpool move second

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday night.

Indonesia Masters: Sen, Saina in second round; Srikanth exits

Indonesia Masters: Sen, Saina in second round; Srikanth exits

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Lakshya Sen and Saina Nehwal made impressive starts at the Indonesia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament, advancing to the second round of men's and women's singles respectively with contrasting victories in Jakarta on Wednesday.

'Australia's pacers did not target nose and toes'

'Australia's pacers did not target nose and toes'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Former Australia pacer Michael Kasprowicz criticised the pace bowlers, led by Mitchell Starc, for not bowling enough bouncers and toe-crushers.

Asian Games: India's archers on fire, enter quarters in all six team events

Asian Games: India's archers on fire, enter quarters in all six team events

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

India's archers showed tenacity and authority in equal measure to storm into the quarter-finals in all the six team events of the Asian Games.

India down Malaysia to enter men's hockey semis

India down Malaysia to enter men's hockey semis

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

India defeated Malaysia 2-1 in the men's hockey Pool A match to make the semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Tuesday. Drag-flick specialist Harmanpreet Singh scored both the goals in a thrilling match.

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A summary of the opening day's action in the UEFA Champions league on Tuesday.

PIX: Ashwin takes 6 but Australia post big total

PIX: Ashwin takes 6 but Australia post big total

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

After R Ashwin led India's fightback with a six-wicket haul, India skipper Rohit Sharma at Shubman Gill took India to 36/0 at the end of Day 2 in Ahmedabad.

'We've all got different methods and, internally, we live with that'

'We've all got different methods and, internally, we live with that'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Ahead of the final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey is hoping to get some runs under his belt with the sweep shot.

Paes-Lipsky go down in Auckland final

Paes-Lipsky go down in Auckland final

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

Leander Paes and his American doubles partner Scott Lipsky went down in the final of the Auckland Open on Saturday. They were beaten by top seeds Martin Damm of Czech Republic and Robert Lindstedt of Sweden 7-5, 6-4.

We have tools to counter Ashwin, asserts Steve Smith

We have tools to counter Ashwin, asserts Steve Smith

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Australian batters have been focussed on tackling the spin threat

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Why Australia sent Kuhnemann to open?

Why Australia sent Kuhnemann to open?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

'Kuhnemann put his hand up straight away and did a fantastic job'

How Kohli put India in charge vs Australia

How Kohli put India in charge vs Australia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

India are chasing a victory in Ahmedabad to confirm their place in the final of the World Test Championship against Australia in June.

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'I wasn't motivated to begin with because how do you outdo the biggest encounter?' 'Then, we came across this story about the first-ever encounter.'