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'Focus on Test cricket, not T20 leagues'

'Focus on Test cricket, not T20 leagues'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Vengsarkar urges young players to target playing Test cricket

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

'Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed.'

Need to improve fitness and tactics to beat the Chinese more often: Manika

Need to improve fitness and tactics to beat the Chinese more often: Manika

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Manika Batra could not be more thrilled about bossing the World No. 2 from China earlier this week but to beat the top-10 players more often, the Indian table tennis trailblazer knows she needs to do more on the tactical and fitness front.

When A Queen Came To Watch Tennis

When A Queen Came To Watch Tennis

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Wimbledon attracts celebrities the way the US Open, the French Open and the Australian Open can't.

Meet Angad Jasprit Bumrah

Meet Angad Jasprit Bumrah

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'My little sunshine' Bumrah cooed, accompanied by a sun emoji strategically placed over the baby's face.

Soccer PIX: Suarez farewell ends in goalless draw; Italy stun France

Soccer PIX: Suarez farewell ends in goalless draw; Italy stun France

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Brazil return to winning ways with dreary win over Ecuador in their World Cup qualifiers.

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Both sports and digital will drag down the healthy operating margins that entertainment television continues to make.

'I Have Done Films For Free'

'I Have Done Films For Free'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Till my wife called me up one day and said, "Hey, we need food on the table".'

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Sindhu's life lessons on National Sports Day

Sindhu's life lessons on National Sports Day

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

India's badminton ace, pulled out her A-game while interacting with fans on an Instagram Live event on National Sports Day.

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine. That includes those who have attended such events in the past, an ominous sign for the sports and entertainment industries hoping to return to the spotlight after being shut down by the pandemic.

Don't expect Pant to be fluent from outset: Gavaskar

Don't expect Pant to be fluent from outset: Gavaskar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

He then explained his point of view.

'Shah Rukh's Words Found Me When I Needed Them Most'

'Shah Rukh's Words Found Me When I Needed Them Most'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'SRK couldn't have been nicer, empathetic, more sharing and interactive. It really was a wonderful moment.'

EPL: For Van Gaal, it's all about entertainment, entertainment, entertainment...

EPL: For Van Gaal, it's all about entertainment, entertainment, entertainment...

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Louis van Gaal's biggest challenge as Manchester United manager will be to provide entertaining football for the club's supporters, he said on Friday.

Drives. Spies. Sports Legends

Drives. Spies. Sports Legends

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

From Korean spies to sports legends, here's everything you can catch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists a fun, fun, OTT Menu for you.

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Spain and England have experienced very different journeys to Sunday's Euro 2024 final. We look at their path to Berlin below.

Poll: The top Indian sports women!

Poll: The top Indian sports women!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

Women's Day is coming up on March 8 and we're marking the occasion with a series on India's women achievers across entertainment, business, sports, politics and fashion. Today, we look at the forerunners in the field of sports. Vote for your favourite!

Eriksen's fairytale Euro comeback spoilt by Slovenia

Eriksen's fairytale Euro comeback spoilt by Slovenia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Eriksen's fairytale Euro comeback spoilt by Slovenia in 1-1 Euro draw

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'People don't know about the immense pressures that come with this position -- every decision a judge takes affects real people and their lives.' 'This is not a job that one can take lightly.' A

Sony Picture discloses its India plans

Sony Picture discloses its India plans

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Sony Picture Network India (SPNI) management is committed to long-term growth in India and the company will actively explore new organic and inorganic possibilities to strengthen its presence in the country, company managing director and CEO, NP Singh told employees. In a letter, two-days after the calling off of the $10 billion merger deal with Zee Entertainment, he asked employees to focus on current projects, with an immediate goal to unleash the company's full potential, continuing to craft content that not only engages audiences but also boosts subscriber growth and revenues. "As we close the chapter on our proposed merger with ZEEL (Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd), I want to take a moment to talk to you - not just as your CEO but as someone who has been on this journey with you.

Wild Wild Punjab Review: Sober Version Of The Hangover

Wild Wild Punjab Review: Sober Version Of The Hangover

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

This is the kind of film to watch with friends and maybe a six-pack. It has some risqu bits but nothing so vulgar that the pause button would need to be hit if Mummyji walks into the room, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Euro: Resilient Italy show ability to suffer as well as entertain

Euro: Resilient Italy show ability to suffer as well as entertain

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Italy's ability to get over the line in by far their biggest challenge of the Euros so far has made many people on the peninsula more convinced than ever of their ability to go on and win it on Sunday.

Captain Kohli would rather finish than entertain

Captain Kohli would rather finish than entertain

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

India's captain Virat Kohli says his priority is to help India win matches than just play 'slam-bang cricket' for the sake of entertaining the crowd in the Twenty20 game.

IPL 2024: Nobody gives you a discount for age: Dhoni

IPL 2024: Nobody gives you a discount for age: Dhoni

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, 42, said is it is tough to maintain his fitness as his only tournament in the year is the IPL.

Did Sebi 'scuttle' Sony-Zee merger deal?

Did Sebi 'scuttle' Sony-Zee merger deal?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Days before Sony Group pulled the plug on the $10 billion deal, Zee group founder Subhash Chandra had written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, blaming Sebi for trying to "scuttle" the merger of its flagship media firm Zee Entertainment Enterprise with the Japanese firm and subsequent investment in the merged entity. Alleging market regulator Sebi is "acting with a predetermined mind", the Zee group patriarch requested the finance minister to take the necessary steps "to safeguard the interest of the minority shareholders of Zee". Chandra in his letter dated January 16, seen by PTI, said Zee and all other people have been cooperating in the investigation related to the alleged fund diversion by promoters and expressed concern over a new notice issued by the market regulator to former directors of Zee.

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: 'Most Difficult Film Of My Career'

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: 'Most Difficult Film Of My Career'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

'When you're attempting a genre such as action with two big action heroes, your film needs to look and feel a certain way, which was very difficult to achieve.'

FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet stars in India's 5-4 win over Argentina

FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet stars in India's 5-4 win over Argentina

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Indian junior women's hockey team goes down against Germany

Junaid's Debut On Hold Because...

Junaid's Debut On Hold Because...

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The Gujarat high court has stayed the release of Maharaj, Aamir Khan's son Junaid's debut film, on Netflix after followers of Pushtimarg, a Vaishnava sect of Hinduism, claimed that it would hurt their religious sentiments.

Uddhav Sena MLA under ED lens joins Shinde group

Uddhav Sena MLA under ED lens joins Shinde group

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Waikar is a former standing committee chairman of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, a four time corporator and has been MLA from Jogeshwari for four terms.

Dutchman Slot named Liverpool's new manager

Dutchman Slot named Liverpool's new manager

Rediff.com21 May 2024

On Sunday, after Liverpool's final game of the season, a 2-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, Klopp led the Anfield crowd in a song for the incoming manager.

Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction

Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Brazilian, the only player to claim three World Cup winner's medals and a man often called the greatest footballer of all time, said all monies raised will help Brazil's fight against and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Belgium held, but advance; Romania, Slovakia also thru

Belgium held, but advance; Romania, Slovakia also thru

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group E matches between Slovakia and Romania, Ukraine and Belgium, in Germany on Wednesday.

Bindra, Ganguly urge people to support upcoming sports talent

Bindra, Ganguly urge people to support upcoming sports talent

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Online cab network company Ola has launched the 'Road to Gold' campaign under which its customers can contribute a sum of Re.1 per ride across the over 110 cities it operates in, a press release stated.

What Makes Triptii Dimri So Desirable?

What Makes Triptii Dimri So Desirable?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Film stars are beloved in our cinema-obsessed country. Stars are not only watched and worshipped on screen but also talked about with much fondness.

Champions League: Vinicius brace earns Real thrilling draw at Bayern

Champions League: Vinicius brace earns Real thrilling draw at Bayern

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Real, chasing a 15th European Cup, levelled in the 83rd with Vinicius's penalty, after Rodrygo was felled by a clumsy challenge from Kim Min-jae, to set up a mouth-watering return leg in Madrid next week.

'Jurel could be superstar'

'Jurel could be superstar'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Gavaskar is also excited that his favourite player, Rishabh Pant, will be making a much-awaited comeback after surviving a near-fatal car accident.

Just how SUCCESSFUL are SPORTS films?

Just how SUCCESSFUL are SPORTS films?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

As Parineeti Chopra brings Saina Nehwal's story on screen, Joginder Tuteja takes a look at how well Bollywood's sports movies have done at the box office.

Game over for sports betting on coronavirus insurance

Game over for sports betting on coronavirus insurance

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

World Athletics also said that as far as it was aware, there were no longer insurance policies available for the coronavirus.

Messi completes signing for Beckham's Inter Miami

Messi completes signing for Beckham's Inter Miami

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Argentine great Lionel Messi has completed his signing for Inter Miami on a deal that will keep him in Florida until 2025.