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Fan ejected from Zverev's US Open match over 'Hitler phrase'

Fan ejected from Zverev's US Open match over 'Hitler phrase'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Zverev put the incident behind him to seal the victory, which he described as the best moment of his career after his comeback from a serious ankle injury last year.

Will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists, warns Rajnath Singh

Will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists, warns Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Singh said India has the strength to take stern action against cross-border terrorism and Pakistan has started realising it.

Sit down and shut up and watch: Kyrgios tells spectator

Sit down and shut up and watch: Kyrgios tells spectator

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Australian Nick Kyrgios caused more on-court controversy in his defeat by unseeded German Mischa Zverev at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday with a listless performance that could land him in trouble with the ATP.

ISRO launches maiden X-Ray polarimeter satellite

ISRO launches maiden X-Ray polarimeter satellite

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday successfully launched its maiden X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer several insights into celestial objects like black holes.

Pakistan cricket chief Zaka Ashraf to attend ICC meeting, watch WC final

Pakistan cricket chief Zaka Ashraf to attend ICC meeting, watch WC final

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Pakistan Cricket Management Committee chairman Zaka Ashraf has landed in India to attend the ICC Executive Board meeting to be held in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Pretty Preity Dazzles Dharmsala

Pretty Preity Dazzles Dharmsala

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Gamechangers Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal and Shimron Hetmyer had to compete with a movie star who stole the show during the Rajasthan Royals-Punjab Kings encounter.

Asian CL match called off after Saudis refuse to take to pitch due to...

Asian CL match called off after Saudis refuse to take to pitch due to...

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Al-Ittihad's Asian Champions League match with Iran's Sepahan was called off on Monday after the Saudi team refused to leave their dressing-room due to a statue of an assassinated Iranian general being placed at the entrance to the pitch.

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia

Rohit Signs Off In Style!

Rohit Signs Off In Style!

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Rohit Sharma enthralled home fans to a fine exhibition of sumptuous strokeplay in what could probably be his final knock for the Mumbai Indians.

BJP sharpens attack on PM, calls him a mute spectator

BJP sharpens attack on PM, calls him a mute spectator

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday sharpened its attack on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accusing him of being a "mute spectator" amid escalating ethnic violence in Assam which has claimed over 40 lives.

After Hong Kong no-show, Messi plays in Tokyo

After Hong Kong no-show, Messi plays in Tokyo

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

After leaving fans guessing about whether or not he would take to the pitch, Lionel Messi came on in the 60th minute in Inter Miami's friendly match against J-League side Vissel Kobe in Tokyo on Wednesday.

T20 WC PIX: India romp to 8 wicket win over Ireland

T20 WC PIX: India romp to 8 wicket win over Ireland

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup match between India and Ireland at New York, NY

Kohli's not satisfied with one, he deserves the World Cup medal: Yuvraj

Kohli's not satisfied with one, he deserves the World Cup medal: Yuvraj

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Former star India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh hailed batting talisman Virat Kohli as the "best batter of this generation" across all formats and outlined what makes the 35-year-old unique.

Fans will start loving Hardik again: Kishan

Fans will start loving Hardik again: Kishan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

MI opener Ishan Kishan highlighted Indian fans' tendency to recognise the hard work of a cricketer, irrespective of their personal feelings towards one.

Hyderabad Police working overtime for Pak team's security

Hyderabad Police working overtime for Pak team's security

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The squad arrived at the stadium on Thursday with six police vans part of the cavalcade. The team buses of Pakistan and New Zealand exited the stadium together.

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

Chhetri bids adieu as India draw against Kuwait

Chhetri bids adieu as India draw against Kuwait

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Sunil Chhetri stirred up emotions in his final international outing but the Indian football team just could not rise to the occasion as it settled for a goalless draw against Kuwait.

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

With the athletes bidding goodbye to Paris after another bone-tingling edition of the Olympics, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com, shares some interesting nuggets that made the Paris Olympics an event to remember!

History made at 2023 ICC World Cup

History made at 2023 ICC World Cup

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The new high for attendees wasn't the only record achieved during the successful 2023 World Cup, with the event also breaking a host of broadcast and digital viewership records.

Inside RCB's failed plan to tackle Mayank Yadav's pace

Inside RCB's failed plan to tackle Mayank Yadav's pace

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Our plan was simple... use his (Mayank) space against him'

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Still wearing a compression sleeve after a recent forearm issue, Carlos Alcaraz produced a stellar show in a rematch of the duo's 2022 encounter to firmly put himself back in the conversation as the favourite to lift the title in Paris and a third major.

Will Rajkot serve up another Bumrah masterclass?

Will Rajkot serve up another Bumrah masterclass?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan feels the Rajkot pitch will be similar to the ones in Hyderabad and Vizag, bringing reverse swing into play once again.

Block it out, it's all irrelevant: Smith on Hardik facing boos

Block it out, it's all irrelevant: Smith on Hardik facing boos

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Australian star batter Steve Smith has advised Hardik Pandya to simply "block out" the constant jeers and boos the new Mumbai Indians skipper is receiving from spectators at the IPL so far, as they are "all irrelevant".

Spanish rider Falcon dies after Dakar Rally crash

Spanish rider Falcon dies after Dakar Rally crash

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Falcon, 45, had been in an induced coma since he was flown to hospital in Riyadh, and then back to Spain, after falling 448km into the second stage on January 7 from Al Henakiyah to Al Duwadimi.

When MI's Tilak Varma gave SRH a scare

When MI's Tilak Varma gave SRH a scare

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'When Tilak Varma, Hardik bhai and even Tim David were batting, we were still a bit, I won't say worried but concerned.'

Cummins' 'Sweetest Moment'...

Cummins' 'Sweetest Moment'...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'To walk out for the toss and just see 130,000 blue Indian shirts, it's an experience you'll never forget.'

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

Be careful! Volunteers warn unsuspecting cricket fans at Asiad

Be careful! Volunteers warn unsuspecting cricket fans at Asiad

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Cricket is bidding to join the programme at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and a decision is expected soon. Gaikwad said his players were enjoying their first major multi-sport Games as athletes and fans.

Faf Defies The Law Of Physics!

Faf Defies The Law Of Physics!

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Stationed at mid off, Du Plessis 'flew' with his right hand stretched out to pluck it out of the air. The 39 year old timed his jump to perfection as he was 2.3 metres off the ground when he grabbed the ball.

Should Dhoni bat higher up the order?

Should Dhoni bat higher up the order?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

West Indies batting great Brian Lara believes CSK's Mahendra Singh Dhoni won't consider a promotion in the batting order.

Dhoni! Dhoni!

Dhoni! Dhoni!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Dhoni delighted the crowd with two Dhonieseque strokes, a six over long on, and a boundary that sped to the fence.

Maxwell powers Australia to T20I series glory

Maxwell powers Australia to T20I series glory

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Glenn Maxwell's breathtaking knock helped Australia clinch the three-match T20I series with a second consecutive win on Sunday

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.'

High Drama As Campaign Ends In TVM!

High Drama As Campaign Ends In TVM!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

As the curtain falls on the campaign for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat on Wednesday, April 24, a ringside view of the closing ceremonies.

Even Dawood...: HC rejects plea for virtual campaigning by arrested politicians

Even Dawood...: HC rejects plea for virtual campaigning by arrested politicians

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Terming the petition as "highly adventurous" and against the fundamental principles of the law, a bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora said courts do not make policy decisions and that it is for Parliament to decide on such issues.

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'Fan wars should never go this ugly a route. One should remember which country these players represent -- our country. So, then what warrants a cricketer getting booed?'

4th T20I Raipur Stadium Has No Power

4th T20I Raipur Stadium Has No Power

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Three international cricket matches have been organised in the stadium since the power connection was cut in 2018. Most recently, India had hosted New Zealand in Raipur on January 21, 2023.

Asia Cup Inaugural Triggers Meme Fest

Asia Cup Inaugural Triggers Meme Fest

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Social media platforms quickly buzzed with chat, with many taking the opportunity to poke fun at the Pakistan Cricket Board for the stark lack of fans in the stands.

No fans allowed for Pakistan's WC warm-up in Hyderabad

No fans allowed for Pakistan's WC warm-up in Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Pakistan's first warm-up match ahead of the World Cup will be played behind closed doors in Hyderabad for security reasons.

Chandrayaan-3 Heads For The Moon

Chandrayaan-3 Heads For The Moon

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

On Friday, July 14, India launched its ambitious third lunar mission Chandrayaan 3, eyeing a rare feat in moon exploration.