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Can India avoid defeat in Bengaluru Test?

Can India avoid defeat in Bengaluru Test?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

India were in danger of suffering their first home test loss to New Zealand since 1988, despite Sarfaraz Khan's 150 and Rishabh Pant's 99, when the tourists bowled them out for 462 on the fourth day of their rain-interrupted series opener on Saturday.

EPL thriller: Arsenal late show stuns Spurs

EPL thriller: Arsenal late show stuns Spurs

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Arsenal emerged victorious over Tottenham Hotspur at their rivals' home ground. Gabriel Magalhaes' decisive header in the second half proved to be the difference-maker

Halep crushes Williams to win Wimbledon title

Halep crushes Williams to win Wimbledon title

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

An inspired Halep took full advantage of an error-strewn display by seven-time champion Williams to become the first Romanian to win the Wimbledon title.

How India's Batters Crumbled...

How India's Batters Crumbled...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

This was India's third lowest total in Tests.

Serena Williams '20 weeks' pregnant?

Serena Williams '20 weeks' pregnant?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Tennis star Serena Williams on Wednesday dropped a big hint that she could be pregnant with her first baby as she posted a picture of Snapchat with the caption "20 weeks".

Sri Lanka's lead grows: Can New Zealand stage a comeback?

Sri Lanka's lead grows: Can New Zealand stage a comeback?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Sri Lanka put themselves in a good position on the third day of the opening Test against New Zealand after Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal made half-centuries but the hosts lost some of their momentum to reach 237-4 at stumps in Galle on Friday.

Kiwis respond in style: Latham, Williamson lead charge

Kiwis respond in style: Latham, Williamson lead charge

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Tom Latham and Kane Williamson led New Zealand's fightback with sparkling half-centuries as the Black Caps reached 255-4 on the rain-hit second day of their opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle

'Ted Lasso' star Sudeikis boosts Swiatek at US Open

'Ted Lasso' star Sudeikis boosts Swiatek at US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Iga Swiatek was thrilled to see Ted Lasso lead Jason Sudeikis in the stands.

Prince William joins footballer Crouch to raise mental health awareness

Prince William joins footballer Crouch to raise mental health awareness

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

After joining forces with English soccer, William's mental health awareness campaign has led to the renaming of a soccer match and the Heads Up FA Cup Final is due to take place on Saturday.

William admits coronavirus fears for Charles, Queen

William admits coronavirus fears for Charles, Queen

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

William, the Duke of Cambridge who is second in line to the throne, also spoke of his worry for his grandparents -- Queen Elizabeth II, 93, and her husband Prince Philip, 98 -- who are both isolated away at Windsor Castle during the pandemic.

Norris ends Verstappen's 100% Zandvoort pole run

Norris ends Verstappen's 100% Zandvoort pole run

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Red Bull's Verstappen, who had been on pole at Zandvoort every year since the circuit returned in 2021 and has yet to be beaten there, will still line up alongside the Briton on the front row.

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Donald Trump: From convicted felon to 2nd term Prez

Donald Trump: From convicted felon to 2nd term Prez

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

From the time he left office after his loss in the 2020 presidential election to his nomination as the Republican candidate in the 2024 race, Trump continued to dominate the American news cycle and the country's psyche.

India Eye History After Fightback!

India Eye History After Fightback!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Only once in the history of Test cricket has a team bounced back to win after being bowled out for less than 50.

Europa League PIX: Fenerbache's Mourinho sees red as Man Utd draw

Europa League PIX: Fenerbache's Mourinho sees red as Man Utd draw

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.

India's worst home total: A day to forget for the hosts

India's worst home total: A day to forget for the hosts

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Woeful India dismissed for 46 as New Zealand pacers run riot

Like Tabu's Look In Dune: Prophecy? VOTE!

Like Tabu's Look In Dune: Prophecy? VOTE!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The second teaser of the international series Dune: Prophecy is out and it has our very own Tabu looking very intense.

William, Harry pay tribute to 'extraordinary' grandpa Prince Philip

William, Harry pay tribute to 'extraordinary' grandpa Prince Philip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Both brothers, reportedly estranged in recent months since Harry stepped back as a frontline royal after his wedding to Meghan Markle, make references to the late Duke's sense of humour and describe him as a man of service.

Modric era ends? Spain's pace downs Croatia

Modric era ends? Spain's pace downs Croatia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Spain's 'vertical football' too much for ageing Croatia

F1 PIX: Verstappen pulls off stunning win in Brazilian GP

F1 PIX: Verstappen pulls off stunning win in Brazilian GP

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Red Bull's Max Verstappen dealt Lando Norris a shattering blow in their Formula One title battle by winning a wet and chaotic Sao Paulo Grand Prix from 17th on the grid.

British diver Daley announces retirement after Paris silver

British diver Daley announces retirement after Paris silver

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Daley, whose popularity grew even more after he came out as gay in 2013, had won the Olympic gold medal in the men's synchronised 10-metre platform event at the Tokyo Games.

India set to go all-in with three pacers for 1st Test

India set to go all-in with three pacers for 1st Test

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The sight of a pitch with a fair smattering of grass and premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah putting in hard yards at nets might be the early signs of India sticking to the three pacers theory for the first Test against New Zealand

Leclerc wins US GP; Norris's podium dream shattered

Leclerc wins US GP; Norris's podium dream shattered

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Charles Leclerc won the US Grand Prix in a Ferrari one-two with Carlos Sainz on Sunday as Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen dealt Lando Norris a significant setback in their title battle.

Saluting Robin Williams

Saluting Robin Williams

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Can a film and the voice of its actor really influence us, and change our lives? I like to believe so, says Aseem Chhabra.

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Bengaluru FC's academy graduate Vinith Venkatesh scored the winner as the Blues picked up their first points of the ISL season with a 1-0 win over East Bengal.

Report Card: Kohli 1/10, Rohit 1/10, Ashwin 1/10

Report Card: Kohli 1/10, Rohit 1/10, Ashwin 1/10

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

For India, the biggest disappointment was the poor showing of their senior most players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin.

Swiatek, Zheng, Rybakina among top US Open contenders

Swiatek, Zheng, Rybakina among top US Open contenders

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Iga Swiatek has been not been at her world-beating best in the months leading up to the U.S. Open but the Pole has both the talent and mentality to lift her game for the final Grand Slam of the year, tennis great Chris Evert said.

PIX: Naomi Osaka thrills with frills at US Open

PIX: Naomi Osaka thrills with frills at US Open

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Naomi Osaka dons tutu 'super suit' in triumphant US Open return.

Serena Williams 'struggling with postpartum emotions'

Serena Williams 'struggling with postpartum emotions'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'Mostly, I felt like I was not a good mom' In an Instagram post, the 23-time Grand Slam champion extended support to other mothers struggling with the same

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

They were each handed a torch in the Jardin des Tuileries after several top sporting names, including French soccer great Zinedine Zidane, Spain's 14-times French Open tennis champion Rafael Nadal, American 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams and Romanian gymnastics great Nadia Comaneci.

PICS: Black Caps conquer India with big win in Pune

PICS: Black Caps conquer India with big win in Pune

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

It was a stunning defeat for India, who were dismantled by eight wickets in seamer-friendly conditions in the opening match at Bengaluru, as they suffered their first series loss on home soil since falling to England in 2012.

F1: Leclerc delivers home win for Ferrari at Monza

F1: Leclerc delivers home win for Ferrari at Monza

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Leclerc was 11 seconds clear with seven laps to go and 8.3 ahead with five remaining as the massed ranks of 'tifosi' willed him on.

India play for pride as trial by spin awaits in Mumbai

India play for pride as trial by spin awaits in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

A turner in Pune exposed the soft underbelly of Indian batters' technique against slow bowling but as per the current team's philosophy, it has decided to take the bull by its horns by asking for a turner where the ball might turn at right angles from first hour.

Those 3 hours won't define us: Rohit defends team

Those 3 hours won't define us: Rohit defends team

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Skipper Rohit Sharma asserted that the 'three hours' on Day 2, when they collapsed for a lowly 46 in the first Test against New Zealand.

I didn't choke: Serena Williams

I didn't choke: Serena Williams

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

"It's kind of hard to say because she -- there's nothing I did wrong on those match points," Williams told reporters after her bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title ended.

PIX: Man United log first Europa League win

PIX: Man United log first Europa League win

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The win leaves United in 15th place in the Europa League standings on six points from four games.

PHOTOS: NZ's historic win looms as India stumble again

PHOTOS: NZ's historic win looms as India stumble again

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday.

Simbine runs season's fastest 100m; Lyles best in 150m

Simbine runs season's fastest 100m; Lyles best in 150m

Rediff.com19 May 2024

South Africa's Akani Simbine cruised through the finish of the 100 metres at the Atlanta City Games a tenth of a second ahead of Kenyan Ferdinand Omanyala, with American Kendal Williams finishing third in 10.05s.

Europa PIX: Maguire to United's rescue; Ajax held after fan trouble

Europa PIX: Maguire to United's rescue; Ajax held after fan trouble

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday