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Smriti, Harmanpreet to lead in IPL style one-off T20

Smriti, Harmanpreet to lead in IPL style one-off T20

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Smriti Mandhana-led IPL Trailblazers compete against IPL Supernovas, to be captained by Harmanpreet Kaur.

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The constitution of both countries begins with the "three words -- We the People -- as President Biden just mentioned", said Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US.

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular Mani Ratnam films that you can watch on streaming platforms.

Lekhara is India's flag-bearer at Paralympics closing

Lekhara is India's flag-bearer at Paralympics closing

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The 19-year-old shooter won gold in R-2 women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event on Monday before taking the 50m Rifle 3 Position SH1 bronze on Friday.

Nikki Haley, the doer who loves to be underestimated

Nikki Haley, the doer who loves to be underestimated

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Dubbed as "Jobs Governor", Haley turned South Carolina's economy around during her tenure as governor and transforming the state into a manufacturing powerhouse. She cut taxes, repealed burdensome regulations, and turned South Carolina into "the Beast of the Southeast". Under her leadership, figures note, the state's unemployment rate hit a 15-year low, and when she left office, South Carolina was at full employment.

Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

A crammed international calendar in three formats of the game and the added strain of playing in biosecure bubbles during the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed players like Trent Boult to breaking point.

Jemimah steers Supernovas to T20 final

Jemimah steers Supernovas to T20 final

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Teenager Jemimah Rodrigues struck an unbeaten 77 to help Supernovas beat Velocity by 12 runs and enter the final of the Women's T20 Challenge.

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open crown

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open crown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a generational clash in the men's singles final, at Melbourne Park, on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic pounds Paul to set up Tsitsipas final

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic pounds Paul to set up Tsitsipas final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic advanced to a record-extending 10th Australian Open final with an emphatic win over American Tommy Paul.

Stress-free Jabeur visualising Wimbledon win

Stress-free Jabeur visualising Wimbledon win

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Jabeur has been a trailblazer for her region throughout her career, last year becoming the first Arab player to win a WTA title, the first to crack the top 10 and the first to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.

Women's T20 challenge unlikely to happen: BCCI

Women's T20 challenge unlikely to happen: BCCI

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Women's T20 challenge is unlikely to go ahead this year

Mithali Raj announces retirement from international cricket

Mithali Raj announces retirement from international cricket

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Mithali tweeted a statement and wrote: 'Thank you for all your love & support over the years! I look forward to my 2nd innings with your blessing and support.'

Made a comeback to show that you can be a world champion and still have a complete life: Sania Mirza

Made a comeback to show that you can be a world champion and still have a complete life: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

With the curtains set to drop on her illustrious career, Sania Mirza opened up on her journey to the top and the struggles she faced as a woman athlete.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Greatest Legacy

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Greatest Legacy

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

'His track record in the market has been spotless and untainted.' 'That is why he had such great fan following among investors.'

20 years at Reliance helm: Mukesh Ambani redefines scale, business growth

20 years at Reliance helm: Mukesh Ambani redefines scale, business growth

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

At the 45th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries (RIL) in August, chairman and managing director (CMD) Mukesh Ambani described the company as an "unputdownable book" with never-ending chapters of success. "Reliance grew from strength to strength because we internalised the founder's mindset of purpose, philosophy and passion," he said. Wednesday marked the 90th birth anniversary of RIL founder Dhirubhai Ambani.

Texas man convicted for killing first turbaned Sikh police officer

Texas man convicted for killing first turbaned Sikh police officer

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A man, who was found guilty of capital murder for gunning down Deputy Sandeep Dahliwal, the first turbaned Indian-American Sikh police officer in the United States state of Texas in 2019, has been convicted by a court in Houston.

Indigenous Kakrapar atomic plant-3 achieves criticality

Indigenous Kakrapar atomic plant-3 achieves criticality

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

KAPP-3, the country's 23rd nuclear power reactor, is a 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) designed indigenously, the NPCIL said in a release. The components and equipment for the reactor have been manufactured by Indian industries, and its construction was undertaken by various Indian contractors, it said.

Indigenous and Proud: Boland follows in the footsteps of Gillespie

Indigenous and Proud: Boland follows in the footsteps of Gillespie

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

'I think the Indigenous community in AFL and rugby are so big and hopefully one day Aboriginals in cricket can be just as big.'

PIX: Mandhana lights up Women's T20 Challenge opener

PIX: Mandhana lights up Women's T20 Challenge opener

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Captain Mandhana anchored a 119-run stand with Harleen Deol

Fencer Bhavani Devi exits after impressive Olympics debut

Fencer Bhavani Devi exits after impressive Olympics debut

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

India's trailblazing fencer Bhavani Devi was off to a confident start on her Olympic debut, demolishing the challenge of Tunisia's Nadia Ben Azizi 15-3 to advance to the second round of the women's individual sabre event at the Tokyo Games, on Monday.

'We didn't know when we would play next, wanted to give our all'

'We didn't know when we would play next, wanted to give our all'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Smriti Mandhana said not knowing when they would get to play next gave them extra motivation to 'give their all'

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom goes down by split decision

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom goes down by split decision

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Six-time World champion M C Mary Kom's (51kg) pursuit of a second Olympic medal ended in the pre-quarterfinals of the Tokyo Games as she went down to 2016 edition's bronze-medallist Ingrit Valencia in a fiercely-fought showdown.

PIX: Sonakshi, Katrina, Kareena win big

PIX: Sonakshi, Katrina, Kareena win big

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Actresses on the HT Style Awards red carpet.

I wanted to be the best and I worked hard for it: Suryakumar

I wanted to be the best and I worked hard for it: Suryakumar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

'I enjoy this game, whenever I go in to bat, I put up a show.'

Doyen of women's cricket, Mithali ends glorious career

Doyen of women's cricket, Mithali ends glorious career

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The cricketer from Rajasthan attained the legendary status with her exploits with the bat for over two decades.

No fairytale ending for Jabeur at Wimbledon

No fairytale ending for Jabeur at Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Ons Jabeur was so fixated on winning that she had even replaced her niece's photograph with an image of the Venus Rosewater Dish on the screensaver of her mobile phone.

Audi launches new version of SUV Q7 at Rs 79.99 lakh

Audi launches new version of SUV Q7 at Rs 79.99 lakh

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

German luxury carmaker Audi on Thursday launched a new version of its flagship SUV Q7 in India with prices starting at Rs 79.99 lakh (ex-showroom) as it seeks to further accelerate growth in the country. The locally assembled vehicle is powered by a 3-litre petrol engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system generating 340 hp. It can accelerate from 0-100 km/hr in 5.9 seconds. The new Q7 will be available in two variants -- Q7 Premium Plus and Q7 Technology -- priced at Rs 79.99 lakh and Rs 88.33 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.

PIX: Like Ayushmann's red carpet look?

PIX: Like Ayushmann's red carpet look?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The women looked super glam at the sixth Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards in Mumbai.

Women's T20 Challenge PIX: Supernovas pip Velocity for third title

Women's T20 Challenge PIX: Supernovas pip Velocity for third title

Rediff.com28 May 2022

IMAGES from the Women's T20 Challenge final between Supernovas and Velocity in Pune on Saturday.

Five boxers to watch out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Five boxers to watch out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Here are five boxers to watch when the Games kick off

Meghan guest edits British Vogue's September issue

Meghan guest edits British Vogue's September issue

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The September issue is focusing on women who "break barriers" -- featuring 15 women, including teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg and New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern.

Mithali Raj: The first and biggest superstar of women's cricket

Mithali Raj: The first and biggest superstar of women's cricket

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

In terms of longevity, Mithali Raj's 23-year-old international career is also awe-inspiring and rivals Sachin Tendukar's 24-year-run at the top of his game.

Tiger's inspiration, Lee Elder, dies aged 87

Tiger's inspiration, Lee Elder, dies aged 87

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Lee Elder, a champion of racial justice who in 1975 became the first Black man to compete in the Masters, has died at the age of 87, the PGA Tour said on Monday.

First throw perfect, but need to improve in final: Neeraj

First throw perfect, but need to improve in final: Neeraj

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Javelin thrower needed just a few seconds to make that cut, sending the spear well past the direct qualifying mark of 83.50m in his first attempt at the Tokyo Olympics, on Wednesday.

'Family person' Barty can't wait to get home

'Family person' Barty can't wait to get home

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

With tears running down her cheeks she then climbed into the stands towards her team, a tradition started by compatriot Pat Cash when he won the men's singles in 1987.

International Women's Day: World Athletics makes new equality pledge

International Women's Day: World Athletics makes new equality pledge

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

World Athletics has marked International Women's Day with a series of pledges to "further advance the role of girls and women" in the sport under the campaign slogan "WeGrowAthletics."

Dubai to host IPL final on November 10

Dubai to host IPL final on November 10

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Women's T20 Challenge to be played in Sharjah.

Langer inducted into Australian cricket Hall of Fame

Langer inducted into Australian cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Raelee Thompson too honoured

Ons Jabeur's Journey To Wimbledon Final

Ons Jabeur's Journey To Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Ons Jabeur, who is known as the 'Minister of Happiness' back home in Tunisia, is hoping she can live up to that moniker by becoming the first African woman to win a Grand Slam singles title -- and where better to achieve that feat than Wimbledon.

Hardik Now Needs A Head For Strategy

Hardik Now Needs A Head For Strategy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

With time on his side, that Hardik Patel will one day occupy the top spot in Gujarat is a no-brainer. But the BJP doesn't like rabble-rousers.