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Ashes: 'Hope McCullum is giving them the biggest hammering'

Ashes: 'Hope McCullum is giving them the biggest hammering'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen berated the England team for their performance on the first day of the second Test match of the Ashes.

Australia can recreate magic of 2004 in India: Gilchrist

Australia can recreate magic of 2004 in India: Gilchrist

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Adam Gilchrist said Australia will be able to win the Border-Gavaskar series in India after 19 years if they go in with three seamers to partner spinner Nathan Lyon.

The Real People Who Make Models Look Pretty

The Real People Who Make Models Look Pretty

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani captures scenes of buzz and calm at the glamourous Lakme Fashion Week.

Tiger says return to competition is all about having fun

Tiger says return to competition is all about having fun

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Tiger Woods was all smiles ahead of this weekend's PNC Championship as he makes his highly anticipated return to competition after a February car crash shattered his leg.

World No 1 in '92, Couples is oldest to make Masters cut

World No 1 in '92, Couples is oldest to make Masters cut

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

"Last year I played -- I was really almost a cripple, and I was popcorning it. This year I felt pretty good. So I got it within 20 yards of them a few times, which is good."

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World Cup.

Greene ready for fast race in 100m opener

Greene ready for fast race in 100m opener

Rediff.com16 May 2003

The Olympic and world 100m champion is looking to better Tim Montgomery's season's best of 10.04 seconds.\n\n

Who Is This Stylish Indian Golfer?

Who Is This Stylish Indian Golfer?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

She is a star with or without her clubs.

Arif Khan carries the tricolour and a billion dreams in Beijing

Arif Khan carries the tricolour and a billion dreams in Beijing

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Arif will be competing in Slalom and Giant Slalom events during the Games to be held from February 4 to 20.

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

Stylish Diva Sapna Pabbi

Stylish Diva Sapna Pabbi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

A glimpse of Sapna Pabbi's flawless style.

Sports Shorts: Chawrasia falters, Ormsby grabs Hong Kong title

Sports Shorts: Chawrasia falters, Ormsby grabs Hong Kong title

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

South Africa battle 'chokers' curse vs mighty Aussies

South Africa battle 'chokers' curse vs mighty Aussies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'As a South African team, we know we're going to have that chip on our back, or that narrative that we have to get over'

'Narsingh can replace Rana after green signal by NADA'

'Narsingh can replace Rana after green signal by NADA'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The Indian Olympics Association (IOA), on Thursday, said that it will not object to wrestler Narsingh Yadav replacing Praveen Rana in the Rio Olympics if he is cleared by NADA in an ongoing dope scandal.

India's incredible comeback! Dramatic win over Malaysia seals 4th Asian Champions Trophy title

India's incredible comeback! Dramatic win over Malaysia seals 4th Asian Champions Trophy title

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

India beat Malaysia 4-3 to win the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament

Long Live Empress Rashmika Of Saris

Long Live Empress Rashmika Of Saris

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Raise your hands if you're a fan of the actress' dignified fashion!

'Disgrace to the baggy green': Aus media slam team

'Disgrace to the baggy green': Aus media slam team

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Australia's hapless performances in the 2-0 series loss to South Africa came in for huge criticism from the country's local media on Wednesday, with demands for heads to roll in both the dressing room and the corridors of power at Cricket Australia.

Ravindra Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer in 2023!

Ravindra Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer in 2023!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer so far in 2023, 58 samples collected in first 5 months

Natasa's Elevator Style

Natasa's Elevator Style

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The elevator is just too cool to miss an opportunity to take a selfie.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

Serena's AMAZING Shoes!

Serena's AMAZING Shoes!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Most importantly, and most prominently, is the name of Serena's three-year-old daughter Olympia.

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

Aus govt likely to green light India's tour Down Under

Aus govt likely to green light India's tour Down Under

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Cricket Australia, who is undergoing financial due to global lockdown, received a boost with the government set to give the Indian team international travel exemptions.

LPGA Classic: Another top-10 finish for golfer Aditi Ashok

LPGA Classic: Another top-10 finish for golfer Aditi Ashok

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Aditi Ashok has risen to 15th on the LPGA's Race to CME Globe and could well go better than career-best 48th in world rankings.

Athiya, Sunil Shetty cheer Rahul, LSG

Athiya, Sunil Shetty cheer Rahul, LSG

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The Shettys, who had hoped to see Rahul rock and roll, must have been disappointed to see him bowled by Trent Boult for a golden duck.

'England should focus on themselves...not Spirit of Cricket'

'England should focus on themselves...not Spirit of Cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For what I think is a pretty common non-event, it does seem like everyone has a pretty strong opinion about it.'

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh avenges Fabbiano to reach Liuzhou Challenger semis

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh avenges Fabbiano to reach Liuzhou Challenger semis

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.

Punjab Kings face uphill task against Mumbai Indians

Punjab Kings face uphill task against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Mumbai Indians, who are placed sixth in the points table, have been able to bounce back impressively with wins against Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month

Modi wears Uttarakhand cap, Manipur stole this R-Day

Modi wears Uttarakhand cap, Manipur stole this R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Official sources said Modi uses the brahmakamal whenever he offers prayers at Kedarnath.

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another without bothering to pause or ponder over their significance and influences, observes Sukanya Verma.

Tokyo Games: SPECTACULAR Pix!

Tokyo Games: SPECTACULAR Pix!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama on Day 11 at the Tokyo Olympics.

IPL: CSK look to make best of home comfort against Mumbai Indians

IPL: CSK look to make best of home comfort against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Chennai Super Kings will be wary of Mumbai Indians, which has a superior record in Chennai and has gathered some momentum by winning their last two matches.

PIX: Scheffler wins Masters for maiden major victory

PIX: Scheffler wins Masters for maiden major victory

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Scheffler said he could afford to focus on his own game thanks to his three-shot cushion.

Wimbledon: Insatiable Djokovic ready for ultimate showdown with Alcaraz

Wimbledon: Insatiable Djokovic ready for ultimate showdown with Alcaraz

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Even though Carlos Alcaraz recently dethroned him from the top of the world rankings, Novak Djokovic is still considered the man to beat and still has the power to turn opponents into nervous wrecks.

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Russian owner Abramovich put the club up for sale in early March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a "special military operation". Sanctions on Abramovich had also complicated the sale process.

Ministry to start vaccination for Oly-bound athletes from March

Ministry to start vaccination for Oly-bound athletes from March

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

According to a Sports Ministry official, they had already prepared a blue-print and if given a go-ahead by the health ministry, they plan to start the vaccination for Olympic-bound athletes from next month.

Rear view: Photos of sporting moments that made 2017 special - Part 2

Rear view: Photos of sporting moments that made 2017 special - Part 2

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

As the countdown to 2018 starts, it's time to rewind those moments in sport that stood out this year.