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I had the skills but Gautam bhai changed my mindset in KKR: Rana

I had the skills but Gautam bhai changed my mindset in KKR: Rana

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

One stellar IPL season of 19 wickets in Kolkata Knight Riders' triumphant campaign brought pacer Harshit Rana into the national reckoning.

Ravindra Jadeja's home for 'next few days'....

Ravindra Jadeja's home for 'next few days'....

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Jadeja shared a snapshot of the NCA on his Instagram story

PICS: South Africa trounce Afghanistan, reach first World Cup final

PICS: South Africa trounce Afghanistan, reach first World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between Afghanistan and South Africa, at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy ground in Trinidad, on Thursday.

'We Were Fighting With Our Backs To The Wall'

'We Were Fighting With Our Backs To The Wall'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'There is a sense of achievement but it has come at a great cost.'

Kuldeep Yadav's IPL injury raises concerns!

Kuldeep Yadav's IPL injury raises concerns!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Kuldeep Yadav advised rest as precautionary measure for groin niggle

SEE: Rajasthan Royals introduce virtual coaching, set up digital cricket academy app

SEE: Rajasthan Royals introduce virtual coaching, set up digital cricket academy app

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

In future versions, the app will not only expand its cricket coaching features, but will also focus on other aspects of the sport including mental and physical health, merchandising, and education.

Can India's archers finally end Olympics jinx?

Can India's archers finally end Olympics jinx?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

India's archers have never been able to go past the quarter-final hurdle at the Olympic Games.

Krystyna Pyszkova Is The New Miss World

Krystyna Pyszkova Is The New Miss World

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszkova won the 71st Miss World beauty pageant.

Sai Praneeth retires from international badminton

Sai Praneeth retires from international badminton

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

World Championships bronze medallist B Sai Praneeth on Monday announced his retirement from international badminton, bringing down curtains on a successful career during which he won the Singapore Open and also represented India at the Tokyo Olympics.

'Peaceful start' to the week for Hardik

'Peaceful start' to the week for Hardik

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The all-rounder has been working hard in the gym at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru in the last few weeks as he targets a comeback during the start of IPL 2024 in March.

Pak Army Chief's Swift Reshuffle

Pak Army Chief's Swift Reshuffle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Apart from partly meeting the resentment which may have built among 80th PMA officers, the appointments would seem to be based on sound professional considerations, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at R&AW, India's external intelligence agency.

India's Entry 2018 Misses Oscar Shortlist

India's Entry 2018 Misses Oscar Shortlist

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The Malayalam film 2018: Everyone is a Hero, India's official entry in the International Feature Film category at the 2024 Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race.

'Very happy for Dravid, who missed out in 2011': Tendulkar

'Very happy for Dravid, who missed out in 2011': Tendulkar

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Sachin Tendulkar led the chorus of former and current cricketers, hailing Rohit Sharma's men for winning the T20 World Cup.

'Dil Se Bhi Gabbar Hai'

'Dil Se Bhi Gabbar Hai'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'He never had a negative thought in his mind, he was supremely confident.' 'He always stuck to his natural game, he never moved away from that.'

Squash star Joshna Chinappa conferred with Padma Shri

Squash star Joshna Chinappa conferred with Padma Shri

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'Just being recognised for all my efforts towards the game feels good.'

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'

PIX: Federer adds touch of style to Oscars

PIX: Federer adds touch of style to Oscars

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Federer was joined by his wife Mirka, who herself made a pretty picture in a black collared gown.

In rare move, govt extends tenure of Army Chief Gen Pande by 1 month

In rare move, govt extends tenure of Army Chief Gen Pande by 1 month

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Gen Pande was to retire from service on May 31.

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Pakistan are dangerous opponents for the best of teams in major tournaments but they could face a rocky road in their quest

Five accidents in six months: DGCA grounds flight training at Redbird

Five accidents in six months: DGCA grounds flight training at Redbird

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday suspended operations at Redbird Flight Training Academy, one of India's largest flight schools, across all five of its training bases in the country. This action was taken after five accidents involving the institute's planes in the past six months. The DGCA announced it would conduct an audit of the academy's maintenance practices and also proficiency checks of the institute's flight instructors before allowing it to resume operations.

'India doesn't need different coaches for Tests and limited overs cricket'

'India doesn't need different coaches for Tests and limited overs cricket'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

A team like India, which doesn't have players competing round the year in T20 leagues across the globe, doesn't need two separate coaches for the limited overs and Test format, feels former England spinner Graeme Swann.

Manu Bhaker continues to dominate Olympic Selection Trials

Manu Bhaker continues to dominate Olympic Selection Trials

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Olympian Manu Bhaker displayed complete dominance in 10m air pistol Olympic Selection Trials (OST), shooting a superb score to overcome the challenge of Asian Games medallist Esha Singh in Bhopal on Friday.

Here's why Suryakumar won't play MI's season opener...

Here's why Suryakumar won't play MI's season opener...

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Suryakumar, who has been out of action since December, had a fitness test at the NCA on Tuesday but PTI understands that the 33-year-old needs "further assessment".

Will take a lot of positives and confidence despite loss: Sindhu

Will take a lot of positives and confidence despite loss: Sindhu

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Top Indian shuttler PV Sindhu says she will take home a lot of positives and confidence despite losing the Malaysia Masters summit clash to China's world No. 7 Wang Zhi Yi in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

'This team can win trophies': Markram

'This team can win trophies': Markram

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Markram was delighted to see South Africa finding a way to win on a challenging strip.

How 'Miracle Man' Rishabh Pant made it back to cricket

How 'Miracle Man' Rishabh Pant made it back to cricket

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Rishabh Pant had no doubt he would make it to top-flight cricket again, and even if that needed a miracle, he was sure he would pull off one.

Oscars Academy votes out Weinstein for 'sexually predatory behaviour'

Oscars Academy votes out Weinstein for 'sexually predatory behaviour'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

In its 90-year history, the Academy has expelled only one other member, and only because 83-year-old Carmine Caridi, an actor, violated specific written rules about sharing screener copies of films in 2004.

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Without belittling the poised run of the Proteas, Afghanistan have been the revelation of this ICC showpiece.

When I Sang Jana Gana Mana On Everest

When I Sang Jana Gana Mana On Everest

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'On May 21 we started our final summit attempt at 5 pm. On May 22 at 4.10 am we summited Everest.'

5 Tips: How To Set Goals, Achieve Them

5 Tips: How To Set Goals, Achieve Them

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

According to sales coach, trainer and entrepreneur Gaurav Bhagat -- who has been setting goals for himself since he was 16 -- having 'specific and measurable goals' is very important.

Defence Policy: India's Democracy Deficit

Defence Policy: India's Democracy Deficit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

One hopes the new Lok Sabha will mark a break from a dismal tradition -- lack of interest in defence and security policies, argues Colonel Anil A Athale.

Boxer Sarita Devi producing champions in her academy

Boxer Sarita Devi producing champions in her academy

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

India's premier boxer legend Sarita Laishram Devi has started an endeavour to train young talents from her state of Manipur, with many budding boxers undergoing training at Sarita's boxing academy.

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' a grieving mother says of Major Mustafa Bohara who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra, the nation's third-highest medal for gallantry in peacetime. 'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' said his proud mother of her soldier son.

Give Agniveers A Chance!

Give Agniveers A Chance!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Such public domain discussions affect their morale and dedication -- and that, if anything, will definitely affect combat-effectiveness, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Xavi mentioned again on Saturday that the club faced problems. Similar comments had reportedly annoyed Laporta earlier in the season.

NBA to launch training academy in NCR next year

NBA to launch training academy in NCR next year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has planned to launch NBA AcademyIndia, an elite basketball training centre in the National Capital Region (NCR), next April for the top men and women prospects from across the country.

Surya might have to sit out for a few more matches: BCCI source

Surya might have to sit out for a few more matches: BCCI source

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

World's number one T20 batter Suryakumar Yadav will skip a few more IPL matches as he continues to recover from a sports hernia surgery with the National Cricket Academy (NCA) keeping a watch on his progress.

PIX: Chelsea dent Tottenham's Champions League hopes

PIX: Chelsea dent Tottenham's Champions League hopes

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Pinpoint headed goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson earned Chelsea a 2-0 victory over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Thursday, dealing a blow to Spurs' hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League.

Saudi doesn't need me to wash its image: Nadal

Saudi doesn't need me to wash its image: Nadal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Nadal aims to play at French Open, Olympics

T20 World Cup: 'Exclusion of Rinku was the toughest call'

T20 World Cup: 'Exclusion of Rinku was the toughest call'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Rinku, who is not having a great IPL season as he is not getting to face enough balls, though made it to the list of reserves.