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Ticket prices soar for upcoming India-England series

Ticket prices soar for upcoming India-England series

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The ticket prices for the Lord's Test involving India and England next summer have been increased again despite a tepid response from the fans for the game against Sri Lanka this season.

Security stepped up in Gwalior ahead of India-Bangladesh T20I

Security stepped up in Gwalior ahead of India-Bangladesh T20I

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium, build on the outskirts of the city, will make its international debut on Sunday. Organising an international match in a smaller centre does have its fair share of challenges but host MPCA is ready despite a few hiccups.

Why Test cricket fails to attract spectators...

Why Test cricket fails to attract spectators...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

According to Dravid, providing spectators with basic things like toilets, seating, and car parking can play a role in making Test cricket popular.

Silverstone open to hosting two F1 races without spectators

Silverstone open to hosting two F1 races without spectators

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Silverstone would be willing to host an unprecedented two successive Grands Prix without spectators to help Formula One fight back from the coronavirus crisis, circuit boss Stuart Pringle said on Sunday. The season has yet to start but the Liberty Media-owned sport's management are hoping to get going in the European summer with a revised and reduced schedule that could run into next year.

Hindu groups clash in Shimla ashram over ownership row, cops among 7 hurt

Hindu groups clash in Shimla ashram over ownership row, cops among 7 hurt

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

A dispute between two Hindu groups, the Himalayan Brahmo Samaj and the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, in Shimla resulted in injuries to seven people, including three police personnel. The clash occurred after members of the Brahmo Samaj entered the ashram premises to perform prayers, which the ashram members objected to. The incident, which involved alleged stone-pelting, has led to the registration of FIRs against seven individuals, including an ABVP leader. The dispute centers around the ownership of the ashram property, which is reportedly worth crores. Both groups have accused each other of attempting to take possession of the property and have called for investigations into the incident.

Shah Rukh Bowls Over IPL Fans

Shah Rukh Bowls Over IPL Fans

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'He's an absolute legend. Lots of love and respect,' Aakash Chopra complimented the megastar on X.

'Police seems to be a mute spectator'

'Police seems to be a mute spectator'

Rediff.com5 May 2021

'Those who win indulge in shooting, looting, throwing bombs and burning houses.'

Why Didn't Kohli Take The DRS?

Why Didn't Kohli Take The DRS?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

If Virat Kohli had taken the DRS, the LBW decision would have been overturned.

Squid Game 2 Review: The Blood Sports Rage On

Squid Game 2 Review: The Blood Sports Rage On

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Squid Game 2 is almost a rehash of the earlier season, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Foreign footballer abused, beaten up in Kerala

Foreign footballer abused, beaten up in Kerala

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

A football player from the Ivory Coast was beaten up by a mob of spectators and was also allegedly racially abused a few days ago during a soccer match between local clubs.

SEE: The moment Donald Trump was hit by a bullet

SEE: The moment Donald Trump was hit by a bullet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States President Donald Trump was on stage at a rally in Pennsylvania's Butler before gunshots rang out and Secret Service agents stormed the stage.

The most inspiring finish you'll ever see

The most inspiring finish you'll ever see

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Bhutan's Kinzang Lhamo finished the hilly and hot course in three hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds

Covid a national crisis, can't be mute spectator: SC

Covid a national crisis, can't be mute spectator: SC

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

There is a need for top court's intervention on certain national issues as there might be matters related to coordination between states, it said.

PHOTOS: Ivanovic shaken after spectator falls during match

PHOTOS: Ivanovic shaken after spectator falls during match

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic was shaken up when a spectator was injured falling down the stairs on Rod Laver Arena but recovered her composure to ease into the third round at the Australian Open on Thursday.

'I can finish off Lawrence Bishnoi's network in 24 hrs'

'I can finish off Lawrence Bishnoi's network in 24 hrs'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav said he could 'finish off within 24 hours' the network of Lawrence Bishnoi who is suspected to be behind the assassination of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddiqui.

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.

War Can Blow Up In Your Face

War Can Blow Up In Your Face

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'The world cannot remain a mute spectator. We could have televisions blowing up in our homes, smartphones blowing up in a gym or mobile phones blowing up on aircraft.' 'Our adversaries are not going to sit quiet. They have got an idea that they will encash to our detriment,' warns Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Ind vs WI: No crowd in 1st T20I, CAB requests BCCI to allow spectators for last two T20Is

Ind vs WI: No crowd in 1st T20I, CAB requests BCCI to allow spectators for last two T20Is

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

India and West Indies will lock horns in the T20I series at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata from February 16.

Carlsen beats Niemann in first face-off since cheating scandal

Carlsen beats Niemann in first face-off since cheating scandal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Chess great Magnus Carlsen beat nemesis Hans Niemann 17.5-12.5 to advance to the Speed Chess Championship final on Friday, in their first face-off since the world number one accused his American rival of cheating two years ago.

ISSF World Cup: 200 shooters, 37 nations and India's quest for glory

ISSF World Cup: 200 shooters, 37 nations and India's quest for glory

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya called the shooting World Cup final, which commenced in New Delhi on Monday, a celebration of excellence and added that the country felt honoured to welcome the best in the business.

US probes leak of classified Israeli retaliatory strike plans on Iran

US probes leak of classified Israeli retaliatory strike plans on Iran

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The leak occurs at a particularly delicate time in US-Israel relations and is likely to infuriate Israel, which has been preparing to retaliate against Iran following a missile barrage on October 1.

Deaths not due to stampede, but...: TN min on air show

Deaths not due to stampede, but...: TN min on air show

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

"We don't deny the deaths, which were all related to heat conditions as the people remained under the hot sun from 11 am till 1 pm. Let me make it clear, we made arrangements anticipating 15 lakh people for the IAF's 92nd Day celebrations and even provided more than what the IAF had sought," the minister told reporters in Chennai.

Jallikattu spectator gored to death in Madurai

Jallikattu spectator gored to death in Madurai

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Nineteen-year old Kalimuthu, who was seated in a front row of the viewers' gallery, suffered fatal stomach injury when the bull running in the playing arena suddenly strayed and attacked him.

PIX: India's T20 dominance continues, seal SA series

PIX: India's T20 dominance continues, seal SA series

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the fourth and deciding T20I played between South Africa and India in Johannesburg on Friday

Spectator ejected after verbally abusing Sreesanth

Spectator ejected after verbally abusing Sreesanth

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

A spectator was ejected from the ground on Friday after India's Shanthakumaran Sreesanth complained to the umpires about verbal abuse on the second day of the first Test against South Africa.

PIX: Barcelona edge Benfica in a thriller; Liverpool win

PIX: Barcelona edge Benfica in a thriller; Liverpool win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Barcelona's Raphinha scored deep into stoppage time to hand his side a dramatic 5-4 comeback win at Benfica and a place in the Champions League last 16.

SAFF Cup: India lose to Nepal in chaotic encounter

SAFF Cup: India lose to Nepal in chaotic encounter

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India crashed out of the SAFF Women's Championship as they lost to Nepal 2-4 in penalty shootout in the semifinal match marred by utter confusion after the home side held up play for more than one hour in protest against a decision of the referee, in Kathmandu on Sunday.

Spectator ejected after verbally abusing Sreesanth

Spectator ejected after verbally abusing Sreesanth

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

A spectator was ejected from the ground on Friday after India pace bowler S Sreesanth complained to the umpires about verbal abuse on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'My one recommendation would be to first quell the violence and then encourage dialogue and build the trust among the different communities.' 'This is not easy but necessary, for violence cannot be the way forward.'

F1: Hungarian GP will be held without spectators

F1: Hungarian GP will be held without spectators

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'We do believe that staging the event behind closed doors, which our fans can still watch on television, is preferable to not having a race at all.'

LeBron James named Team USA's male flag bearer

LeBron James named Team USA's male flag bearer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Four-time NBA champion LeBron James will be Team USA's male flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, the American team said on Monday.

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Lady Gaga brings cabaret to Paris opening ceremony on the Seine

Spectators, media barred from ground

Spectators, media barred from ground

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

Ugly scenes were witnessed at the Roshanara ground in Delhi where the Ranji Trophy match between Andhra and Delhi is being played.

PIX: Taiwan celebrates badminton victory against China

PIX: Taiwan celebrates badminton victory against China

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Taiwan supporters celebrated their country's first gold medal at the Paris Games on Sunday during a badminton doubles final that took place without their national flag.

Trump Defiant After Being Shot

Trump Defiant After Being Shot

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Republican presidential candidate and former United States president Donald J Trump, 78, was hit by a bullet in the upper part of his right ear when a shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside the rally venue in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, the US Secret Service said.

Australia to allow 10,000 spectators at small stadiums

Australia to allow 10,000 spectators at small stadiums

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Australia has recorded more than 7,000 coronavirus infections and 102 deaths.

Will heavy security dampen party vibes at Paris 2024?

Will heavy security dampen party vibes at Paris 2024?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

As Paris makes final preparations for the Summer Olympics, the grand opening ceremony along the river Seine on Friday has created an unprecedented security challenge that organisers hope won't dampen the party vibe

Can We Wish Away Any Part Of Our Life?

Can We Wish Away Any Part Of Our Life?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'What would it be like if one had the power to transcend the universe like the characters in the Marvel comics and movies do?' 'Could I rewind my life and go back in time to do things differently?' asks Aarti David.

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

French organisers turned Paris into an open-air Olympic playground where everyone was invited, with or without a ticket.

'Too much of cricket means spectators fatigue'

'Too much of cricket means spectators fatigue'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Excessive cricket is not only a concern for players' burnout but is also creating spectators' fatigue, warned former Australian wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist.