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Hemant Soren, father's second choice, becomes CM again

Hemant Soren, father's second choice, becomes CM again

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren, the son of Jharkhand architect Shibu Soren, took the reins of the state as chief minister on Sunday, a week after a three-party coalition, led by him, swept the assembly polls, bagging 47 seats in the 81-member assembly. This will be Soren's second stint as the chief minister of the tribal state. His first had lasted for just about 14 months since July 15 2013.

CSK and the art of backing players to the hilt

CSK and the art of backing players to the hilt

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Asked what did Watson do differently to get out of the bad patch, Fleming responded, 'Nothing'.

Snapshots from around the Premier League

Snapshots from around the Premier League

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Updates from around the different clubs in the English Premier League

Hemant Soren: Ready to hold the reins for second time

Hemant Soren: Ready to hold the reins for second time

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

His first stint as chief minister of the tribal state had lasted for just about 14 months since July 15, 2013.

Djokovic back with a bang!

Djokovic back with a bang!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

It was Novak Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination.

Boult reaches home, says hope things improve soon in India

Boult reaches home, says hope things improve soon in India

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Trent Boult, Finn Allen, Jimmy Neesham, Adam Milne and Scott Kuggeleijn, coaches and former players James Pamment and Shane Bond, Mike Hesson were the first to land in Auckland

Scottish Cup: Celtic clinch historic quadruple-treble

Scottish Cup: Celtic clinch historic quadruple-treble

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Celtic have now won all three domestic trophies -- the Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup -- for the fourth successive year.

Is this New Zealand's World Cup?

Is this New Zealand's World Cup?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Semi-finalists six times. Runner-up in 2015. Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the New Zealand team from World Cups.

Chhetri equals Messi as India win SAFF Championship

Chhetri equals Messi as India win SAFF Championship

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Sunil Chhetri equalled the iconic Lionel Messi with his 80th international strike as an inspired India blanked Nepal 3-0 for their eighth SAFF Championship title, in Male, on Saturday. India extended their domination in the regional tournament thanks to second half goals from Chhetri (49th minute), Suresh Singh (50th) and Sahal Abdul Samad (90th).

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook led the Lakers from 17 points down in the second half. Davis had 30 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Westbrook supplied 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Carmelo Anthony added 18 points.

French Open final preview: Will Halep be fourth time lucky?

French Open final preview: Will Halep be fourth time lucky?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

'I will put everything I have Saturday on the court'

Why Muguruza is the favourite to win French Open

Why Muguruza is the favourite to win French Open

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Former men's champion Mats Wilander believes third seed Muguruza now looks like the most likely champion, having not dropped a set and thrashing Maria Sharapova on Wednesday.

Kohli fastest to 5000 Test runs as captain

Kohli fastest to 5000 Test runs as captain

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Kohli is the sixth captain to reach the 5000-run mark.

List of French Open women's singles champions

List of French Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Following Iga Swiatek's victory over Coco Gauff in the final, here's a list of French Open women's singles champions:

Dhoni's biggest strength is...

Dhoni's biggest strength is...

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Faf du Plessis has spent considerable time with Dhoni after joining the Indian Premier league (IPL) side in 2011 and has been an integral part of its successful journey.

US authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for emergency use

US authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for emergency use

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

According to The New York Times, this move means that many highly vulnerable people will begin receiving the vaccine within days. It further called the authorisation by the FDA as a 'historic turning point' as the US death toll from the Wuhan-originated virus nears 300,000.

TOP 10 highest-paid athletes in the world

TOP 10 highest-paid athletes in the world

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi dethroned five-division boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather as the highest paid athlete over the past year.

EPL PHOTOS: Saints bring United down to earth; Chelsea down Arsenal

EPL PHOTOS: Saints bring United down to earth; Chelsea down Arsenal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Serena to return to tennis in August at Top Seed Open

Serena to return to tennis in August at Top Seed Open

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Serena Williams will return to the court for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic when she competes at the inaugural edition of the Top Seed Open in Lexington, Kentucky beginning August 10, the WTA said on Thursday.

Shivam Dube happy to get 'the chance and perform well'

Shivam Dube happy to get 'the chance and perform well'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Shivam Dube, who hit a match-winning unbeaten 64 against Chennai Super Kings in his first match of the Indian Premier League's UAE leg, said Saturday's knock in Abu Dhabi was "much-needed" not only for him but also for his team.

Elon Musk's troubled tryst with India: Tesla, Starlink in limbo for over a year

Elon Musk's troubled tryst with India: Tesla, Starlink in limbo for over a year

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Recently, world headlines buzzed with Elon Musk's announcement that he was shelving his audacious bid for social media platform Twitter. Away from the media spotlight, questions are being asked about the maverick billionaire's plans in India, too. A few days ago, a Reuters report said Musk's flagship Tesla had put on hold its plan to launch electric cars in India.

Black Caps gunning for glory in WTC final

Black Caps gunning for glory in WTC final

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The WTC final presents the Black Caps with another opportunity to become world champions and if all falls into place, nothing can stop them go for glory.

Modi to meet Kamala Harris; Japanese, Australian PMs today

Modi to meet Kamala Harris; Japanese, Australian PMs today

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday is scheduled to have as many as eight meetings, including with Vice President Kamala Harris, on the first working day of his current US trip.

Kenya's Kipchoge wins back-to-back marathon golds

Kenya's Kipchoge wins back-to-back marathon golds

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The World record holder has now won four Olympic medals overall, having also taken 5,000m silver in 2008 and bronze in 2004.

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Thousands of mask-free spectators flocked into the stadium

CSK coach Fleming praises Gaikwad's superb innings

CSK coach Fleming praises Gaikwad's superb innings

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

After registering a thrilling 20-run win over Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Stephen Fleming hailed opening batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad for playing a match-winning 88-run knock.

Pressure on aggressive Keys in all-American US Open final

Pressure on aggressive Keys in all-American US Open final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Keys is expected to be the aggressor on Arthur Ashe Stadium against a more defensive Stephens, one of the best retrievers on the tour.

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Reading books will make you curious, build your imagination and nourish your brain into an organic super power.

A sneak peek at Kamala Harris's sneakers

A sneak peek at Kamala Harris's sneakers

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Kamala Harris has been wearing sneakers at almost all her campaign stops. Goes to show that Kamala is a woman of action!

Europa League: Barca hammer Napoli, Atalanta thump Olympiakos

Europa League: Barca hammer Napoli, Atalanta thump Olympiakos

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

2018's top 20 arts colleges in India

2018's top 20 arts colleges in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

India Today's annual list ranks the top 100 colleges in the country.

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

US Open: Serena survives; Thiem, Azarenka roll into round of 16

US Open: Serena survives; Thiem, Azarenka roll into round of 16

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 6 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

Djokovic to play UK teen Draper as Wimbledon returns

Djokovic to play UK teen Draper as Wimbledon returns

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer, who turns 40 this year, takes on Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in round one.

Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

"It is with great sadness that I must share the news that David Cornwell, known to the world as John le Carre, passed away from pneumonia after a short illness (not Covid-19 related) in Cornwall on Saturday evening, 12th December, 2020. He was 89. Our hearts go out to his four sons, their families and to his dear wife, Jane," read an official statement by the Curtis Brown Group.

'Dhoni had the look in his eyes and said 'I will go''

'Dhoni had the look in his eyes and said 'I will go''

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting was awestruck by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cool demeanour under pressure, describing the legendary Chennai Super Kings skipper as one of the greatest finishers of the game.

Here's why Watson is thanking Dhoni and Fleming

Here's why Watson is thanking Dhoni and Fleming

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Thanks to Watson's knock, CSK chased down a target of 176 with six wickets to spare.

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.' 'But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.' 'So one foot is here and one foot is in the West.'

Is Yash Dhull the next big thing in Indian cricket?

Is Yash Dhull the next big thing in Indian cricket?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

India's Under-19 World Cup winning captain Yash Dhull started his journey from being among the boys with a muscular hundred -- 113 off 150 balls -- against Tamil Nadu side on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy.

Know your French Open champion Simona Halep

Know your French Open champion Simona Halep

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Factbox on Romanian Simona Halep, who beat Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 to win the French Open title on Saturday: