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Djokovic's dad seen posing with fans carrying Russia flags

Djokovic's dad seen posing with fans carrying Russia flags

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Australian Open organisers have issued a reminder to players and their entourages about their policy on "inappropriate flags" after a video emerged showing Novak Djokovic's father posing for pictures with fans holding Russian flags.

Prithvi Shaw's Horror Show Continues!

Prithvi Shaw's Horror Show Continues!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Shaw's scores this season have been: 12, 7, 0, 15.

Tokyo 2020 bans booze, high-fives and autograph hunting for fans

Tokyo 2020 bans booze, high-fives and autograph hunting for fans

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Alcohol sales have been restricted in and around Tokyo after health officials warned drinking would encourage close contact, loud speaking and mingling in bars that could help spread the virus.

More fans and sunny skies as French Open makes rapid return

More fans and sunny skies as French Open makes rapid return

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Seven months after the last French Open ended the tournament is back, boosted by the prospect of more spectators despite ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and forecasts of good weather.

PIX: Eden Gardens turns yellow as fans bid 'farewell' to Dhoni

PIX: Eden Gardens turns yellow as fans bid 'farewell' to Dhoni

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

All the fans greeted him by flashing their mobile phone cameras as he remained unbeaten on two from three balls.

Don't Waste Water, Fans Tell Sachin

Don't Waste Water, Fans Tell Sachin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'Every drop is important. Open the tap as much as required and close it tight and right.'

Asian CT: India edge South Korea; maintain dominance

Asian CT: India edge South Korea; maintain dominance

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

India maintained their dominance in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament with a nervy 3-2 victory over South Korea

Pune's Fans Rock!

Pune's Fans Rock!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The Fans have returned to the IPL, and while the crowds at Mumbai's Wankhede and Brabourne stadiums and Navi Mumbai's D Y Patil stadium were enthusiastic, the crowds at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, highlighted why the players love having spectators around so much.

'Naive to think players will turn down T20 league money'

'Naive to think players will turn down T20 league money'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

England's Test team coach Brendon McCullum feels the cricketing landscape is changing quickly and the time is not far when several players will choose big money in T20 leagues across the world over playing for their respective countries.

Fadnavis didn't return as CM, what will Modi return as: Pawar

Fadnavis didn't return as CM, what will Modi return as: Pawar

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The veteran politician accused the BJP of breaking duly elected governments in opposition-ruled states even as it boasted about providing a stable government at the Centre.

Asiad Trials: Todkar causes massive upset; Kalirama vows to save place

Asiad Trials: Todkar causes massive upset; Kalirama vows to save place

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Unheralded Atish Todkar caused a huge upset by knocking out Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya with a sensational 'pin'.

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

New Zealand opened the ninth Women's World Cup with a shock win against former champions Norway on Thursday

Australian Open smashes Grand Slam record

Australian Open smashes Grand Slam record

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Australian Open set a Grand Slam attendance record with more than 900,000 spectators visiting over three weeks

The Cutest Pitch Invader

The Cutest Pitch Invader

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Spain won the match 2-0, but it was the young intruder who won hearts of the players, spectators and the security.

IPL 2022 Final: Akshay's In the House

IPL 2022 Final: Akshay's In the House

Rediff.com29 May 2022

100k spectators and a superstar: Akshay Kumar was present at the Narendra Modi stadium for the IPL 2022 final on Sunday.

'Her success will inspire many'

'Her success will inspire many'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Goof-up at World Championships: Russian anthem played incorrectly.

Protesting wrestlers injured in scuffle with police

Protesting wrestlers injured in scuffle with police

Rediff.com4 May 2023

'Scuffle' between wrestlers protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, police personnel

Why Japanese don't want foreign fans to attend Olympics

Why Japanese don't want foreign fans to attend Olympics

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Most Japanese do not want international spectators to attend the Tokyo Games this summer amid fears a large influx of visitors could spark a resurgence in new coronavirus infections.

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We must heed what the CJI has said. Challenging every judgment of the central government is inviting chaos, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Beckham, Boris, Cruise at Euro final

Beckham, Boris, Cruise at Euro final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

British royalty were among the 60,000 spectators at Wembley.

Bottle cork hurled at Rahul, 'India fan' enters field

Bottle cork hurled at Rahul, 'India fan' enters field

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

A bottle cork was hurled at India's first-innings centurion K L Rahul from the spectators stand during the pre-lunch session while an English fan, dressed in India colours, entered the field before tea, in two separate incidents on the third day of the second Test, at Lord's, on Saturday.

Nadal laughs off fan's rude gesture

Nadal laughs off fan's rude gesture

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Nadal was able to see the funny side and kept on laughing.

The Royal Powerplay Disaster

The Royal Powerplay Disaster

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Reducing Rajasthan Royals to 28/5 in the Powerplay sealed the fate of the hosts as Royal Challengers Bangalore bowled RR out for 59 in Jaipur.

The impact rule is more a substitute rule, Hesson reckons

The impact rule is more a substitute rule, Hesson reckons

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Teams can also review wide and no balls in the upcoming IPL, and Hesson said it's a welcome move.

Psychological drama thrills at Chess Worlds

Psychological drama thrills at Chess Worlds

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Ding, who could become the first Chinese male to win the world title, began the tournament admitting he felt like there was "something wrong" with his mind.

Jaipur set for Jaiswal, Du Plessis show as RR take on RCB

Jaipur set for Jaiswal, Du Plessis show as RR take on RCB

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Both Jaiswal and du Plessis, the leading run-getters in IPL 2023 so far, are in scintillating form. While du Plessis is leading the scoring charts with 576 runs from 11 innings, including six half centuries and a best of 84, Jaiswal is a close second with 575 runs from 12 matches, which includes four fifties and a 124-run knock.

Farmers step up protest in support of wrestlers, to meet Prez Murmu

Farmers step up protest in support of wrestlers, to meet Prez Murmu

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said they planned to meet President Droupadi Murmu and will hold another mahapanchayat in Haryana's Kurukshetra on Friday to discuss the next steps in the agitation.

Tips for spectators attending CWG opening

Tips for spectators attending CWG opening

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Following are the various means to get to the Nehru stadium for the CWG opening ceremony on Sunday.

Spectator-shy Super Series opener

Spectator-shy Super Series opener

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Only 18,435 spectators filled the 53,000 capacity Telstra Dome

TN gives nod to Jallikattu with stringent Covid safety norms in place

TN gives nod to Jallikattu with stringent Covid safety norms in place

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday permitted the conduct of Jallikattu, a popular traditional bull-taming sport in the State, during the Pongal festival with stringent COVID-19 safety norms in place.

Turning Points: RR Spinners Choke GT; Sanju-Hety Stand

Turning Points: RR Spinners Choke GT; Sanju-Hety Stand

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The average score in T20Is at the Narendra Modi stadium is 163 and those quiet middle overs by RR spinners helped restrict GT to a par score of 177.

Qatar issues clothing protocol for fans at WC

Qatar issues clothing protocol for fans at WC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Spectators have been urged to respect Qatar's legal and cultural norms, including its restrictions on drinking, drugs, sexual activity, and attire.

India vs England: 50 per cent fans allowed for 2nd Test

India vs England: 50 per cent fans allowed for 2nd Test

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The official said that media would be allowed to cover both the Tests from the press box at the stadium.

Kohli's 100th Test: Mohali to allow 50 percent crowd

Kohli's 100th Test: Mohali to allow 50 percent crowd

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

PCA treasurer RP Singla said that crowd would be allowed at 50 per cent capacity of the stadium during the Test match.

Biden mispronounces Sunak's name, triggers meme fest

Biden mispronounces Sunak's name, triggers meme fest

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Social media was abuzz with memes and reactions after septuagenarian United States President Joe Biden mis-pronounced the name of newly-appointed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a Diwali reception he hosted at the White House.

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'

Tokyo Olympics to allow limit of 10,000 local fans

Tokyo Olympics to allow limit of 10,000 local fans

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Japan has largely avoided the kind of explosive coronavirus outbreaks that have devastated other countries

Tennis: Gauff says she was ready to perform CPR on ill fan

Tennis: Gauff says she was ready to perform CPR on ill fan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Murray knocked out by Fritz in Washington

England vs Pakistan third ODI set to have 19,000 fans

England vs Pakistan third ODI set to have 19,000 fans

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The day-night contest, scheduled for July 13, has been permitted to host an 80% capacity crowd without social distancing requirements after it was confirmed as one of the government's pilot events to allow bigger crowds.

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

India displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath on Wednesday with the grandest flypast with 75 aircraft to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations being the highlight of the 73rd Republic Day Parade, which was drastically scaled down in view of the Covid pandemic.