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Prannoy in semis; World No 1 An Se Young exits India Open with knee injury

Prannoy in semis; World No 1 An Se Young exits India Open with knee injury

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Jia Min was happy to execute her plan but acknowledged that her opponent was not at her best shape.

Dancing robots replace fans at Japanese baseball game

Dancing robots replace fans at Japanese baseball game

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

With their stadium devoid of fans due to coronavirus restrictions, Japanese baseball team Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have come up with an imaginative replacement: dancing robots. Before their most recent Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) game against Rakuten Eagles on Tuesday, over 20 robots danced to the team's fight song on a podium in the otherwise empty stand.

Is Rohit Playing His Last IPL Season?

Is Rohit Playing His Last IPL Season?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'After speaking with the whole Mumbai Indians group, we thought may be this is an opportunity for him to step in for his last year or so.'

Why So Cute Khushi?

Why So Cute Khushi?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

She seems to be enjoying a different flavour of fashion every day.

Hey beautiful!

Hey beautiful!

Rediff.com28 May 2015

HTC has always wowed the audience with its slick and beautiful designing of its phones. Anybody taking a look at HTC One M9+ will not think otherwise either.

'On the field, Jadeja was like a lion!'

'On the field, Jadeja was like a lion!'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'Outstanding effort with direct hit, savings and outstanding top catch, Mr Jadeja.'

King Kohli Reigns In Dharamsala!

King Kohli Reigns In Dharamsala!

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Virat Kohli starred with the bat for RCB with a vintage knock in a must-win game to help them overpower Punjab Kings.

Maamla Legal Hai Review: A Gem!

Maamla Legal Hai Review: A Gem!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Another season of these legal antics would be welcome, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

I haven't been everyone's cup of tea, signs off Warner

I haven't been everyone's cup of tea, signs off Warner

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Well aware that he has not been "everyone's cup of tea", the enigmatic David Warner says he would have toned down a bit if he were to start all over again.

KKR Vs RR: Who Bowled The Best Spell? VOTE!

KKR Vs RR: Who Bowled The Best Spell? VOTE!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Avesh or Boult? Who is your pick?

Rescheduled Tokyo Games likely before summer 2021: Bach

Rescheduled Tokyo Games likely before summer 2021: Bach

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The delayed Games presents a massive headache to reorganise logistics, funding and sponsorship.

How Jaiswal, Kuldeep helped guide India to series win

How Jaiswal, Kuldeep helped guide India to series win

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Kuldeep picked the wickets of Ben Stokes at Ranchi and Zak Crawley in Dharamsala as his favourite dismissals from the series.

'We were out-skilled'

'We were out-skilled'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'They are a hell of a team, very well balanced and highly skilled. There's no way around it. They've won every game and they've won them well.

Dravid places onus on leader Rohit to take the team forward

Dravid places onus on leader Rohit to take the team forward

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

'I guess you recognise as a coach that once the game starts, once the guys cross the line, there is only so much you can do. As coaches, we don't score a single run or take a single wicket in the tournament. All we can do is really support the players.'

CSK Vs DC: Who Played The Best Knock?

CSK Vs DC: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni or Rishabh Pant? Whose knock did you enjoy most?

Indian women clinch historic gold in Badminton Asia Team Championships

Indian women clinch historic gold in Badminton Asia Team Championships

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Indian women beat Thailand 3-2 in final, clinch historic gold in Badminton Asia Team Championships

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Here is a look at some of Aseem Chhabra's favourite memories of 2020 in Hindi cinema, performances by well-known and new actors, special moments in films and shows.

How Pele transformed Brazil into footballing superpower

How Pele transformed Brazil into footballing superpower

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele's greatest contribution to both soccer and Brazil was to transform his underachieving nation into a footballing superpower.

Buttler bamboozled! Kuldeep delivers ball of the World Cup 2023

Buttler bamboozled! Kuldeep delivers ball of the World Cup 2023

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Both were equally good balls: Kuldeep Yadav on prized wickets of Babar Azam and Jos Buttler

Tennis has been a beautiful journey for me: Paes

Tennis has been a beautiful journey for me: Paes

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Indian tennis star Leander Paes feels blessed to have such a long career, having won 18 Grand Slam doubles titles and accumulated close to 1000 racquets.

EPL PIX: Arsenal go top; Man United down Everton

EPL PIX: Arsenal go top; Man United down Everton

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday, March 9.

'India forgot about game': Elgar on DRS outburst

'India forgot about game': Elgar on DRS outburst

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Dean Elgar feels the SA batters got a 'window period' to go after the target in the 3rd Test following India's on-field outburst on the DRS call

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.

'King Kohli did it in style'

'King Kohli did it in style'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'Watching Virat Kohli master the chase with remarkable consistency is becoming a routine for us.'

5th Test PIX: India rout England in Dharamsala; win series 4-1

5th Test PIX: India rout England in Dharamsala; win series 4-1

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Images from Day 3 of the fifth and final Test between India and England in Dharamsala on Saturday.

His thirst for success drives his consistency: Donald

His thirst for success drives his consistency: Donald

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Kagiso Rabada's hunger for success and an impeccable technique to release the ball easily makes him a modern-day South Africa legend, reckons former fast bowling great Allan Donald.

Marsh turns down Test opening role after Warner's retirement

Marsh turns down Test opening role after Warner's retirement

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Australia's batter Mitchell Marsh said he has no desire to open the innings in Test cricket once David Warner retires.

EPL PIX: Arsenal go five clear at Luton; Burnley down Wolves

EPL PIX: Arsenal go five clear at Luton; Burnley down Wolves

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Images from the Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

Ripley Review: Mind-Blowing!

Ripley Review: Mind-Blowing!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The show takes its own pace to pick up, but then when you least expect, it grabs you by the throat, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Where In The World Is Rohit Sharma?

Where In The World Is Rohit Sharma?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Rohit Sharma has taken a break after the World Test Championship final and hectic IPL 2023.

We let the game slip away after dominating three days, says Bumrah

We let the game slip away after dominating three days, says Bumrah

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India captain Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday blamed his side's defeat to England in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham to the batting failure in the second innings, saying they let the match slip away from their hands after dominating major part of it.

I had my chances, made the most of it: Maxwell

I had my chances, made the most of it: Maxwell

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

An exhausted Glenn Maxwell termed Tuesday night "his own" after pulling off a superhuman effort, which skipper Pat Cummins described as the "greatest ever" ODI knock.

Sidhu returns to 'first love', back as commentator for IPL 2024

Sidhu returns to 'first love', back as commentator for IPL 2024

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

After a decade-long stint in politics, Navjot Singh Sidhu will be back as commentator for IPL 2024.

Snubbed again! Rani left out of Asiad prep camp

Snubbed again! Rani left out of Asiad prep camp

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The camp getting underway in Bengaluru on Sunday will conclude on September 18.

Ravindra relishing 'dream' World Cup clash with India

Ravindra relishing 'dream' World Cup clash with India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

New Zealand's in-form batsman Rachin Ravindra is relishing the prospect of going head-to-head with World Cup hosts India in Mumbai on Wednesday when the Black Caps take on Rohit Sharma's side with a place in next Sunday's final at stake.

11 Best Spells of IPL 2024

11 Best Spells of IPL 2024

Rediff.com21 May 2024

A look at the XI Best Spells of the league stages of IPL 2024.

Secrets of Head's 100 revealed: You won't believe No 3

Secrets of Head's 100 revealed: You won't believe No 3

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Travis Head made 109 off 67 balls and Warner struck a 65-ball 81 as the Aussies opening pair amassed 175 runs in just 19.1 overs

What's Dalai Lama Telling Williamson?

What's Dalai Lama Telling Williamson?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The Kiwi players and their families got a rare audsience with His Holiness The Dalai Lama in Dharamsala.

Team India Play Volleyball In Barbados

Team India Play Volleyball In Barbados

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Indian team enjoyed a relaxed day in the West Indies as they chilled on the beach with a game of beach volleyball on Monday.

PIX: Kangna, Lisa, Shilpa Shetty attend Vogue Beauty Awards

PIX: Kangna, Lisa, Shilpa Shetty attend Vogue Beauty Awards

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

One of the most stylish social dos on the Bollywood calendar, the awards saw cutting edge fashion on the red carpet.