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Dhoni looks jaded but he is 'fine', confirms Fleming

Dhoni looks jaded but he is 'fine', confirms Fleming

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Coach Stephen Fleming said nothing was wrong with the captain.

Sundar Pichai: The genius who could be Google's next CEO

Sundar Pichai: The genius who could be Google's next CEO

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

If Android One succeeds, it will only cement Pichai's so-called position as the most powerful man in the mobile world.

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Raina's IPL mantra: 'Break free and play my natural game'

Raina's IPL mantra: 'Break free and play my natural game'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'I just need to go back and bat at my old position at No 3.' 'In the IPL, captaincy is just for namesake. You just need to go out there and play well.' Suresh Raina tells Harish Kotian/Rediff.com about the challenges that lie ahead as he leads the Gujarat Lions and how much he will miss his beloved Chennai Super Kings and under his favourite skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

IPL to kick off at Wankhede after HC relief

IPL to kick off at Wankhede after HC relief

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Mumbai Indians are all set to open the defense of their title against new outfit Rising Pune Supergiants.

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms.

When Dhoni's CSK was exposed...

When Dhoni's CSK was exposed...

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Sloppy fielding and lacklustre bowling let Chennai Super Kings down against Kolkata Knight Riders

Australia tour will decide India's World Cup fortunes, says Fleming

Australia tour will decide India's World Cup fortunes, says Fleming

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming feels India's upcoming tour of Australia next month will determine how the defending champions' campaign pans out in the World Cup next year.

Serena in heavy American quarter; Djoko, Nadal on collision course

Serena in heavy American quarter; Djoko, Nadal on collision course

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Serena Williams must navigate a heavily American quarter of the draw including sister Venus to complete a calendar sweep of the four Grand Slams, while two sensational quarter-finals loom on the men's side after Thursday's U.S. Open draw.

Sports Shorts: India blank Chinese Taipei 5-0 in opener

Sports Shorts: India blank Chinese Taipei 5-0 in opener

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

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

When team sport was ONE-MAN show at the World Cup!

When team sport was ONE-MAN show at the World Cup!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Cricket is a team sport, but there are instances where an individual performance outdid all. Such efforts, coincidentally, occur at critical junctures, and turn the outcome of the game on its head. Rediff.com takes a look at few such one-man shows at the World Cup.

EPL PICS: Ramsey 'tricks' as Arsenal thrash Everton

EPL PICS: Ramsey 'tricks' as Arsenal thrash Everton

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Aaron Ramsey scored a hat-trick on Saturday as Arsenal thrashed Everton 5-1 in the Premier League at the Emirates with a display of free-flowing football that the Gunners have sorely lacked away from home this season.

'Judi Dench is obsessed with India'

'Judi Dench is obsessed with India'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'He cooked chicken curry and so because of him, curries entered the British royal kitchens.' 'Eventually, he became a political advisor to the queen.' 'This guy was disrupting the royal household. It sent shockwaves...' Ali Fazal on his character Abdul Karim and working with acting legend Judi Dench.

Om Puri: A career in 30 pictures

Om Puri: A career in 30 pictures

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Here's looking at Om Puri's career graph, through these pictures from his films.

Why CSK are persisting with Jadeja despite poor form

Why CSK are persisting with Jadeja despite poor form

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Notwithstanding Ravindra Jadeja's poor showing in the ongoing Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming has backed the all-rounder, saying he believes in giving chances to players rather than chopping and changing a winning combination.

Grand Slam question: Who can challenge Serena?

Grand Slam question: Who can challenge Serena?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Serena Williams has been vulnerable this Grand Slam season but unbeaten in the year's first three major championships.

The Best Films of Saeed Jaffrey

The Best Films of Saeed Jaffrey

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Saeed Jaffrey lives on through his versatile body of work.

IPL VIII auction: Yuvraj fetches record price, Delhi break bank

IPL VIII auction: Yuvraj fetches record price, Delhi break bank

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Yuvraj Singh has emerged as the costliest cricketer in the IPL 8 players' auction, bought for a record Rs 16 crore (USD 2.57 million approx) by Delhi Daredevils.

Noted author and journalist Khushwant Singh dies at 99

Noted author and journalist Khushwant Singh dies at 99

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Noted author and journalist Khushwant Singh died in New Delhi on Thursday at the age of 99.

List of French Open women's singles champions

List of French Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

List of French Open women's singles champions:

Australia: In search of momentum

Australia: In search of momentum

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Pre-tournament favourites Australia currently occupy third spot in Pool A.

NBA looking to win clicks and eye-balls of cricket-obsessed Indians

NBA looking to win clicks and eye-balls of cricket-obsessed Indians

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Now, with an aim to make basketball the second-most followed sport in India, the NBA launched its customized NBA.com in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Factbox - Wimbledon champion Serena Williams

Factbox - Wimbledon champion Serena Williams

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Serena Williams is third on the list of female Grand Slam title winners. She is one of only five women, after Maureen Connolly, Margaret Court, Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf, to hold all four Grand Slam titles at same time.

Rajan: The 'rockstar' central banker who rocked too many boats

Rajan: The 'rockstar' central banker who rocked too many boats

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

The three years at the Reserve Bank have mostly been a string of success stories for Rajan, gaining him common man's adulation even as the free-thinker in him made a few foes who matter more in the corridors of power

Secret of Shreyas Iyer's success in the IPL

Secret of Shreyas Iyer's success in the IPL

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Fresh from his match-winning exploits against table-toppers Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils opener Shreyas Iyer says his Ranji experience acted as a confidence-booster for him in the Indian Premier League cricket tournament.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Images from the third day at the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, in New York, on Wednesday:

Game of Thrones devotee? Score the characters!

Game of Thrones devotee? Score the characters!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The wise Imp or the Mother Dragon? Take your pick!

'The Kohinoor was not gifted to the British'

'The Kohinoor was not gifted to the British'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

'It is a diamond which has a very long competitive history.'

EPL PHOTOS: City brush past Palace; Chelsea edge Newcastle

EPL PHOTOS: City brush past Palace; Chelsea edge Newcastle

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

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.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Nishikori make semis; Keys advances

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Nishikori make semis; Keys advances

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

IMAGES from Day 10 of the US Open matches played in New York on Wednesday

DeMo might not have been a success after all: Raghuram Rajan

DeMo might not have been a success after all: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'The RBI risks becoming dangerously weakened, as successive governments and finance ministers have misunderstood its role'.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Cilic Keys march into quarters

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Cilic Keys march into quarters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

IMAGES from Day 8 of the US Open on Monday

Why Tim Cook's coming-out is a big thing

Why Tim Cook's coming-out is a big thing

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Cook's statement is of major significance, especially given Apple's recognition as a global brand, says Aseem Chhabra.

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'It is vital that objects such as the Harihara -- and collections from South Asia generally -- remain here,' the British Museum tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

India Test regulars like Cheteswar Pujara and Ishant Sharma have also thrown their hat into the ring with base prices of Rs 50 and Rs 75 lakh respectively.

Factbox: List of French Open women's singles champions

Factbox: List of French Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Simona Halep became the first Romanian in 40 years to lift the French Open trophy at Roland Garros on Saturday.

EPL PHOTOS: City thrash hapless Palace 5-0; Morata 'tricks' for Chelsea

EPL PHOTOS: City thrash hapless Palace 5-0; Morata 'tricks' for Chelsea

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Champions League: Revitalised Leicester stun Sevilla; Juve through

Champions League: Revitalised Leicester stun Sevilla; Juve through

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

From heroes to zeros and back again, Leicester City's remarkable rollercoaster ride took another twist as a superb 2-0 victory over Sevilla put them in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Saeed Jaffrey: The Great Entertainer

Saeed Jaffrey: The Great Entertainer

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

'Sent off to interview him in the late 1970s I met him in a cafe in New Delhi's Regal Building called The Parlour. With impromptu send-ups of Laurence Olivier, Sybil Thorndike and the rich, gravelly tones of a well-known All India Radio Hindi newsreader called Devki Nandan Pandey, he soon had the whole restaurant listening in.'