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How Australia shaped Kohli as a cricketer and person

How Australia shaped Kohli as a cricketer and person

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Batting superstar Virat Kohli admitted that the aggressive Australian cricketing environment tested his resilience, but felt that standing up to it while playing a bold brand of cricket toughened his mind and shaped his career path, besides influencing his growth as an individual.

Dazzle Like These Stars This Dussehra

Dazzle Like These Stars This Dussehra

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

To make sure your fashion game is on point for Dussehra, Namrata Thakker brings you all the inspiration you need to look absolutely FABULOUS just like your favourite stars.

'3 Winners in Paris': Legends Hail Alcaraz-Sinner Epic

'3 Winners in Paris': Legends Hail Alcaraz-Sinner Epic

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

A clash of nerves, brilliance, and next-gen firepower-Alcaraz showed once again he's made for the biggest stages. As the tennis world erupted, legends led the tributes.

PICS: Jadeja, Kuldeep leave South Africa in shambles

PICS: Jadeja, Kuldeep leave South Africa in shambles

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Jadeja reduces South Africa to 93/7 in second innings, India smell big win

CL PIX: Bayern sink PSG; Liverpool stun Real Madrid

CL PIX: Bayern sink PSG; Liverpool stun Real Madrid

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Bayern Munich made it 16 wins from 16 games this season to underline their credentials as early Champions League favourites, beating holders Paris St Germain 2-1 away as Luis Diaz scored two goals and was shown a red card on Tuesday.

Proud Mithali, Tearful Jhulan With World Cup

Proud Mithali, Tearful Jhulan With World Cup

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'From the heartbreak of 2005 to the fight of 2017, every tear, every sacrifice, every young girl who picked up a bat believing we belong here, it all led to this moment.'

KKR's game plan against RR revealed!

KKR's game plan against RR revealed!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders are not too worried about their opening match defeat in the Indian Premier League and are hoping to bounce back in their clash against Rajasthan Royals.

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Spain secured their place at the 2026 World Cup after a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville on Tuesday.

Women's WC: Rana oozes confidence ahead of crucial Australia clash

Women's WC: Rana oozes confidence ahead of crucial Australia clash

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Team has shown a lot of character, and we are facing Australia with a positive mindset: Sneh Rana

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'This game against Tottenham will be important for us... to be (around) the top of the league.'

PIX: Mbappe nets to send Real to top spot

PIX: Mbappe nets to send Real to top spot

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Real are on 24 points, two ahead of Barcelona and the top two will go head-to-head in next Sunday's El Clasico. Getafe are 12th in the standings on 11 points.

Suryavanshi, Trivedi hit tons as India U-19 dominate Day 2

Suryavanshi, Trivedi hit tons as India U-19 dominate Day 2

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a T20-style 86-ball 113, while Vedant Trivedi made a patient 140 as India Under-19 took a commanding 185-run lead against Australia Under-19 on Day 2 of the first Youth Test.

How Healy made up for being poor behind stumps

How Healy made up for being poor behind stumps

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Australia captain Alyssa Healy admitted that she was poor with her glovework but more than made up with her batting masterclass as she orchestrated a 10-wicket crushing win over Bangladesh in their women's World Cup match, in Visakhapatnam, on Thursday.

PIX: Italy 2026 Winter Games, Paralympics torches unveiled

PIX: Italy 2026 Winter Games, Paralympics torches unveiled

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The torches that will carry the Olympic flame for the 2026 Winter Games and Paralympics were unveiled on Monday in Milan and at a parallel event in the Italian pavilion at Expo 2025 in the Japanese city of Osaka.

Sonakshi, Manish and the 'Kajol' factor!

Sonakshi, Manish and the 'Kajol' factor!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Sonakshi Sinha and Manish Malhotra were their candid, charming selves as they graced the sixth episode of Too Much With Kajol and Twinkle.

Kuldeep picks key wickets to restrict South Africa

Kuldeep picks key wickets to restrict South Africa

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Images from Day 1 of the second Test between India and South Africa, in Guwahati, on Saturday.

No Force Is More Powerful Than A Woman Determined To Rise

No Force Is More Powerful Than A Woman Determined To Rise

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

India's women didn't just win a World Cup, they won the nation's heart, proving that belief, courage, and grace can turn dreams into destiny.

Muller gets hero's send-off in final Bayern home game

Muller gets hero's send-off in final Bayern home game

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Thomas Mueller bid farewell in his final home game after 25 years at the club.

PIX: Arsenal stay top; Haaland on fire for Manchester City

PIX: Arsenal stay top; Haaland on fire for Manchester City

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Erling Haaland took his league tally this season to 11 in eight games with both goals in City's 2-0 home win over Everton -- a result that temporarily put City above Arsenal on goals scored.

Ahmedabad to host AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Ahmedabad to host AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'It is a matter of great pride for India to be among the hosts of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers, and I am particularly pleased to see Ahmedabad take centre stage.

Gill reflects on what went wrong in Adelaide

Gill reflects on what went wrong in Adelaide

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

India captain Shubman Gill admitted that dropped catches and a total which was just adequate cost his side dearly as Australia clinched the ODI series with a disciplined all-round performance in Adelaide on Thursday.

When Rinku manifested Asia Cup-winning moment

When Rinku manifested Asia Cup-winning moment

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'Pretty amazing. The whole tournament, we remained unbeaten, it feels pretty amazing to be in this position.'

Dal Lake Lights Up With Khelo India

Dal Lake Lights Up With Khelo India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Srinagar's Dal Lake on Friday witnessed history as the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival was inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir, drawing over 800 participants from across India and abroad.

Modi pens heartfelt letter for Cheteshwar Pujara

Modi pens heartfelt letter for Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

The former India number three posted the copy of the letter on social media and thanked the prime minister for his warm words.

Natalia's Bikini Moments

Natalia's Bikini Moments

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Polish model and actor, and Bigg Boss contestant, Natalia Janoszek maintains a svelte bikini bod.

Tears to Triumph: Jemimah's Inspirational Story!

Tears to Triumph: Jemimah's Inspirational Story!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues rose through the ranks in Mumbai to become one of the key batters for India, but the journey wasn't easy.

Asia Cup: How India Are Preparing For Pakistan

Asia Cup: How India Are Preparing For Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

With the much-anticipated Group A clash against arch-rivals Pakistan looming, India is sparing no effort in their training sessions, honing skills and strategising tactics.

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

FIFA boss Infantino also presented President Trump with the very first ticket to the tournament's grand finale.

Women's WC: South Africa edge Bangladesh in a thriller!

Women's WC: South Africa edge Bangladesh in a thriller!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Nadine de Klerk demonstrated icy-cool demeanour under pressure and shepherded South Africa to a three-wicket win over Bangladesh in a thrilling Women's World Cup match, in Visakhapatnam.

Shafali, Deepti shine in India's historic World Cup triumph

Shafali, Deepti shine in India's historic World Cup triumph

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma guided India to a historic 52-run victory over South Africa which saw the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 hosts lift the trophy for the first time.

'Mohammed Nawaz is world's best spinner'

'Mohammed Nawaz is world's best spinner'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Firing the first salvo ahead of high profile Asia Cup clash against arch-rivals India, Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson on Thursday termed left-arm spinner Mohammed Nawaz as the "best spinner in world cricket".

The ugly side of the beautiful game

The ugly side of the beautiful game

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Switzerland extradited a former Costa Rican soccer boss to the United States on Friday and approved the handover of a former South American federation chief to Uruguay in the latest judicial steps in the corruption scandal that has engulfed the sport.

Rohit, Kohli Back After 224 Days!

Rohit, Kohli Back After 224 Days!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

While new young stars have emerged in Indian cricket in the last few years, none can match the monumental batting feats or the electric fan frenzy that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli command.

Kajal Aggarwal's WOW Fashion Game

Kajal Aggarwal's WOW Fashion Game

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Like her Sikander co-star Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal is quite the fashionista.

Maxwell's 'beautiful' exit meeting with RCB

Maxwell's 'beautiful' exit meeting with RCB

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Maxwell revealed he received a call from RCB's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, and head coach Andy Flower, informing him of the decision.

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair.

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav will depend heavily on his spin troika as India gear up for yet another demolition act of Pakistan in what promises to be an intense and tense Super 4 face-off of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

India aim bright Asia Cup start despite defensive frailties

India aim bright Asia Cup start despite defensive frailties

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

India conceded more than 100 penalty corners, including 17 in a game against Belgium across 16 Pro League matches.

He Brought Bharat To Indian Advertising

He Brought Bharat To Indian Advertising

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Few people have left the kind of imprint on India's advertising canvas as Piyush Pandey. An observer who seemed to know what made the country tick, a man who could find humour in life's everyday struggles and spin magic from it, one who understood that to reach the masses you needed to communicate with them in their language and context -- he was all of this and more.

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Except for shooting, a major Olympic sport, most of the top stars in other disciplines will give the National Games a miss.