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IAF thrilled as Russia's S-400 shoots down 80% of aircraft during drill

IAF thrilled as Russia's S-400 shoots down 80% of aircraft during drill

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The exercise was conducted by the Indian Air Force to showcase full integration of air defence missile system into the force, they said.

Olympic champ Duplantis soars to another Diamond League win

Olympic champ Duplantis soars to another Diamond League win

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Two-times Olympic champion Armand Duplantis needed just four jumps to clinch victory with a height of 6.0.

PIX: Livingstone earns England stunning win over Australia

PIX: Livingstone earns England stunning win over Australia

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Images from the second T20 International between England and Australia, at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, Cardiff, Wales, on Friday.

Big boost for US cricket: Tendulkar joins NCL ownership

Big boost for US cricket: Tendulkar joins NCL ownership

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar has joined America's National Cricket League (NCL) ownership group, a move that is expected to give a big boost to the sport in the United States.

Another match-winning show by Chahal!

Another match-winning show by Chahal!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

But Chahal was instrumental in breaking through Leicestershire's middle and lower order.

'Sun will rise tomorrow!' Curran vows PBKS' turnaround

'Sun will rise tomorrow!' Curran vows PBKS' turnaround

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Stand-in captain Sam Curran lauded the efforts of Ashutosh Sharma and Shashank Singh, who displayed remarkable composure in a high-pressure chase.

Europa League PIX: Man United held; Big wins for Lazio, Galatasaray

Europa League PIX: Man United held; Big wins for Lazio, Galatasaray

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

In an early match, Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt secured a 3-2 home victory against FC Porto thanks to a brace from Jens Petter Hauge, despite going down to 10 men in the 51st minute.

Blow for NZ! Kane Williamson doubtful for India Tests

Blow for NZ! Kane Williamson doubtful for India Tests

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Kane Williamson is a doubt for the Test series against India due to a groin injury sustained in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

Sam Bahadur

Sam Bahadur

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

The charisma that surrounds the man had preceded him and soldier and officer alike knew the 'chosen one' had arrived and henceforth all would be well.

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Samantha's Here To Slay!

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Samantha's Here To Slay!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Citadel: Honey Bunny is a decent watch with an average story, sharp stunts and brilliant music, observes Divya Nair.

Armand Duplantis Dazzles In Paris

Armand Duplantis Dazzles In Paris

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

He is the first athlete to retain the pole vault title in nearly seven decades.

'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Lionel Messi has more than proven his worth for the league and his team at a vitally important time for the sport in North America, where the FIFA World Cup will be staged in 2026.

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

A survivalist's mindset sees Indian batsmen fail again on the first day of the SCG Test.

BGT: Race to replace Cameron Green heats up

BGT: Race to replace Cameron Green heats up

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The debate over the vacant slot at the top of the Australia batting order continues to captivate the nation's sports media a month before the opening clash in a blockbuster five-Test series against India.

Cameron Green ruled out of India Tests with spinal surgery

Cameron Green ruled out of India Tests with spinal surgery

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green will miss the home Test series against India in a blow for the hosts after opting for surgery on a stress fracture in his lumbar spine.

Cameron Green's injury a major blow for Australia

Cameron Green's injury a major blow for Australia

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Cameron Green will change Australia's bowling dynamics for the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy and may increase spinner Nathan Lyon's workload

Dogett leaves India A in tatters as Easwaran struggles

Dogett leaves India A in tatters as Easwaran struggles

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Most of the Indian batters struggled while adjusting to the bounce which was a good feet and half more than what they are used to in India which is just above knee roll.

England call up five uncapped players for Australia T20s

England call up five uncapped players for Australia T20s

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

England have included five uncapped players for their Twenty20 series against Australia, and Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Matthew Potts and Jamie Smith have been named for the One-Day Internationals, the country's cricket board said on Monday.

Can India Conjure Gabba Magic Again?

Can India Conjure Gabba Magic Again?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

At this point it is still anyone's game, with a draw also an option, says Prem Panicker in his analysis of Day 4.

Ponting named Punjab Kings Head Coach

Ponting named Punjab Kings Head Coach

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Punjab have never won the IPL since the league's inception in 2008 and the four co-owners will be hoping Australia's World Cup-winning captain takes them all the way.

Sam Curran looks forward to pick Dhoni, Fleming's brains

Sam Curran looks forward to pick Dhoni, Fleming's brains

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Sam Curran is now looking forward to turn out for three-time winners CSK.

Livingstone's century powers England to victory

Livingstone's century powers England to victory

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

England captain Liam Livingstone struck a magnificent century to guide the tourists to a five-wicket victory over West Indies.

Andre Agassi set to visit India in January

Andre Agassi set to visit India in January

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

American tennis great Andre Agassi is set to visit India in January to officially flag off a major pickleball event in India.

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The seeds of India's defeat were sown in Melbourne, where Bumrah had to bowl 53.2 overs -- 24.4 in the second innings on the back of 28.4 in the first innings. With just three days to recover, that was an inhuman burden on a bowler who had bowled 151 overs in this series.

Sam Pitroda: Connecting India

Sam Pitroda: Connecting India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Pitroda is also considered the pioneer of the Indian telecom revolution, more than his reputation as a venture capitalist, inventor, technocrat and social thinker.

Australia's McSweeney ready for baptism by fire

Australia's McSweeney ready for baptism by fire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'...there'll be nerves and a bit of pressure, but that's all part of it, and I'm just excited to see what it all brings.'

Maertens wins 400m freestyle gold for Germany

Maertens wins 400m freestyle gold for Germany

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Germany's Lukas Maertens won his first Olympic gold in the men's 400 metres freestyle at the Paris Olympics on Saturday as he emerged triumphant from a final stacked with World champions.

India A's BGT hopefuls face ultimate test in Australia

India A's BGT hopefuls face ultimate test in Australia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The outings of Abhimanyu Easwaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Prasidh Krishna will be the primary focal points of India A's four-day match against their Australian counterparts

Buttler, Curran back ECB for pulling players out of IPL

Buttler, Curran back ECB for pulling players out of IPL

Rediff.com21 May 2024

England players returned home even before the completion of the IPL's league stage on Sunday.

Will Bancroft open with Khawaja in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Will Bancroft open with Khawaja in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

With Green out with injury, Bancroft's chances have brightened.

IPL 2025: RCB splurge on Bhuvi; big names miss out

IPL 2025: RCB splurge on Bhuvi; big names miss out

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar fetched a winning bid of Rs 10.75 crore from Royal Challengers Bengaluru on a largely predictable second day of the mega auction, in Jeddah on Monday.

Riyadh to host IPL 2025 mega auction?

Riyadh to host IPL 2025 mega auction?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is expected to be held in Riyadh at the end of this month, according to sources.

Kohli's Moment Of Magic On The Field

Kohli's Moment Of Magic On The Field

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Punjab Kings had a horror day on the field as they put down four catches against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Arjun seventh in Sharjah Masters; Daneshvar wins trophy

Arjun seventh in Sharjah Masters; Daneshvar wins trophy

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Top seeded Grandmaster Erigaisi Arjun played out a draw with eventual winner Bardiya Daneshvar of Iran in the ninth and final round to finish in the top 10 at the Sharjah Masters International chess tournament in Sharjah.

Was Sameer Rizvi's The Best Catch?

Was Sameer Rizvi's The Best Catch?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Substitute fielder Sameer Rizvi rushed to his right at deep square leg to complete a good running catch, coming around the square leg umpire.

Sharjah Chess: Aravindh Chithambaram slips after loss

Sharjah Chess: Aravindh Chithambaram slips after loss

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Another Indian, Arjun Erigaisi could not crack the solid defences of Parham Maghsoodloo of Iran and had to settle for a draw.

EPL PIX: Chelsea stage comeback win; Arsenal drop points in title chase

EPL PIX: Chelsea stage comeback win; Arsenal drop points in title chase

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 Premier League draw by London rivals Fulham on a grey wet Sunday at Craven Cottage as Raul Jimenez scored early for the hosts and William Saliba equalised for the visitors at the start of the second half.

Delhi Capitals has helped me improve: Sam Billings credits his IPL team

Delhi Capitals has helped me improve: Sam Billings credits his IPL team

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Sam Billings is ready to make a difference in his second stint for the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming Indian Premier League

Sharjah Chess: Arjun held; Indian hopes dwindle

Sharjah Chess: Arjun held; Indian hopes dwindle

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Erigaisi Arjun was held to a draw by Alexey Sarana of Serbia

Why 30-Day Samsung Strike Continues

Why 30-Day Samsung Strike Continues

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Although the company has shown willingness to talk to its workers and accept their key demands, it is CITU that is causing a roadblock to a solution.