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What Is Triptii's Style Superpower?

What Is Triptii's Style Superpower?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Triptii Dimrii can wear just about anything and make it look absolutely fantastic.

IPL PIX: Siraj, Buttler shine as Titans thump RCB

IPL PIX: Siraj, Buttler shine as Titans thump RCB

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans produced an excellent all-round show to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Wednesday.

From Paris to Peru: Manu Bhaker's next big challenge

From Paris to Peru: Manu Bhaker's next big challenge

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker will lead a 35-member Indian team in the season-opening ISSF World Cups in April in South America.

PIX: Alcaraz eases into fourth round; Gauff, Keys advance

PIX: Alcaraz eases into fourth round; Gauff, Keys advance

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Carlos Alcaraz kept his Indian Wells 'three-peat' campaign on track with a straight sets win against Canadian Denis Shapovalov in the third round.

Williamson tips two youngsters to set IPL 2025 on fire

Williamson tips two youngsters to set IPL 2025 on fire

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign opener, New Zealand's accomplished batter Kane Williamson has predicted big things for two young talented batters: Kiwi star Rachin Ravindra and India's T20I specialist Abhishek Sharma.

PIX: Draper mauls Rune to win Indian Wells title

PIX: Draper mauls Rune to win Indian Wells title

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Britain's Jack Draper thrashed Denmark's Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 to collect the biggest title of his career at Indian Wells on Sunday.

IPL 2025: Can Kohli help RCB end 17-year Chennai jinx?

IPL 2025: Can Kohli help RCB end 17-year Chennai jinx?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalor will attempt to break a 17-year jinx at the Chepauk stadium when they face Chennai Super Kings in the IPL match on Friday.

Rublev outlasts Draper to win Qatar Open title

Rublev outlasts Draper to win Qatar Open title

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Russian Andrey Rublev was given a tough test early on, but finished in style to beat Britain's Jack Draper and win the Qatar Open.

Mexican Open: Machac beats Fokina for maiden ATP title

Mexican Open: Machac beats Fokina for maiden ATP title

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Eighth seed Machac, who won gold in mixed doubles at the Paris Olympics, became the third player from his country to win an ATP 500 title, following Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek.

He's a champion: Kohli's coach backs him to silence critics

He's a champion: Kohli's coach backs him to silence critics

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli's childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, remains confident that the star batter will rediscover his form ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, despite recent struggles.

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Third seed Andrey Rublev suffered a first round exit after his Qatar Open title, losing to qualifier Quentin Halys 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) at the Dubai Open on Tuesday.

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Lehecka struck eight aces and converted four of eight break chances to secure the first Top 3 win of his career.

PIX: Marc Marquez wins in Argentina ahead of brother Alex

PIX: Marc Marquez wins in Argentina ahead of brother Alex

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Ducati's red-hot Marc Marquez won the Argentina Grand Prix on Sunday after trailing his brother Alex of Gresini Racing for much of the race as the pair finished in the top two yet again, while VR46 Racing's Franco Morbidelli was third.

Kyrgios breaks 2022 curse, Azarenka dominates

Kyrgios breaks 2022 curse, Azarenka dominates

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Australian Nick Kyrgios came from behind to defeat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Miami Open on Wednesday to earn his first win since October 2022.

Qatar Open: Alcaraz overpowers Cilic; on course for Djokovic clash

Qatar Open: Alcaraz overpowers Cilic; on course for Djokovic clash

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz overcame Croatia's Marin Cilic to reach the round of 16 at the Qatar Open.

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Philippine wildcard Alexandra Eala pulled off the biggest win of her young career with a stunning upset of Polish world number two Iga Swiatek.

Manu vs Smriti vs Vinesh: Who will be top sportswoman?

Manu vs Smriti vs Vinesh: Who will be top sportswoman?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker, two-time Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara and ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat are among five athletes nominated for the BBC 'Indian Sportswoman of the Year' award.

Anisimova beats Ostapenko in Qatar Open final

Anisimova beats Ostapenko in Qatar Open final

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Amanda Anisimova of the United States won the Qatar Open for her third career title and first since 2022.

'Disrespectful, noisy': Ostapenko slams Qatar crowd

'Disrespectful, noisy': Ostapenko slams Qatar crowd

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko said the partisan fans at the Qatar Open were disrespectful for jeering her throughout her quarter-final match, as she eased to a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ons Jabeur.

Intuition trumps data for ace skipper Cummins

Intuition trumps data for ace skipper Cummins

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'We have lots of experience around our squad, like Daniel Vetori. So, you need to balance between the objective data that you gather and what you are feeling out there.'

Bopanna-Zhang advance with stunning win

Bopanna-Zhang advance with stunning win

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Bopanna, Zhang advance into mixed doubles round two of Australian Open

Shark Tank's Vineeta Singh Is A Bold Power Dresser

Shark Tank's Vineeta Singh Is A Bold Power Dresser

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Vineeta Singh is making boss babe moves both in business and fashion.

'Bahut, Bahut Mubarak Ho India Ko'

'Bahut, Bahut Mubarak Ho India Ko'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Cricket lovers across the globe flooded social media to celebrate the Indian cricket team and congratulate the Rohit Sharma-led squad on winning the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, March 9.

PIX: Sindhu's happily ever after....

PIX: Sindhu's happily ever after....

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

The Olympic medallist looked radiant as a bride in a stunning cream coloured saree, exuding elegance and grace.

Should Bumrah be rested from IPL?

Should Bumrah be rested from IPL?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Pietersen hoped for "sporting wickets" for five-Test series between India and England.

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.'

Swiatek, Rybakina serve up bagels; Tsitsipas impresses

Swiatek, Rybakina serve up bagels; Tsitsipas impresses

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0, 6-2 and 2023 champion Elena Rybakina powered past Britain's Katie Boulter 6-0, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of Indian Wells on Sunday in displays of dominance.

WPL: UP Warriorz need to raise game against RCB

WPL: UP Warriorz need to raise game against RCB

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's sturdy middle-order, in-form skipper Smriti Mandhana and a partisan home crowd will be the major challenges UP Warriorz will have to contend with when the two teams clash in the Women's Premier League match in Bengaluru on Monday.

Nadikar Review: Tovino Thomas Aces

Nadikar Review: Tovino Thomas Aces

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The film's focus lies in humanising a larger-than-life star and breaking down his celebrity, aimed at a simplistic takedown of the 'superstar' myth, observes Arjun Menon.

India bolstered by this player's return...

India bolstered by this player's return...

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Both Morgan and Watson believe Rohit Sharma's team has the necessary firepower to win the title.

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Mission Olympic Cell is also considering higher incentives for retired Olympians and world-class players who want to take up coaching, in an effort to retain top talent within India.

Djokovic and Sabalenka win, Kyrgios crashes out in Brisbane

Djokovic and Sabalenka win, Kyrgios crashes out in Brisbane

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Djokovic tamed local favourite Rinky Hijikata 6-3, 6-3 in what was the top seeded Serbian's first tour-level singles match since October.

AO PIX: Gauff wins thriller, Swiatek scrapes through

AO PIX: Gauff wins thriller, Swiatek scrapes through

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Coco Gauff was given a solid workout by former champion Sofia Kenin but continued her lengthy winning streak

Teen sensation stuns Medvedev!

Teen sensation stuns Medvedev!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Inspired American teenager Learner Tien outlasted three-times Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev to reach the third round

'It's been very hard on Rishabh not playing, but...'

'It's been very hard on Rishabh not playing, but...'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant hasn't been a part of the playing eleven in the last two group games as India handed over the wicketkeeping duties to KL Rahul, who has performed remarkably well behind the stumps and provided solidity to the middle order.

PIX: Neeraj Chopra weds Himani!

PIX: Neeraj Chopra weds Himani!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Neeraj married Himani in a quiet ceremony on Sunday.

Pak violates LoC ceasefire, Indian Army retaliates with heavy casualties

Pak violates LoC ceasefire, Indian Army retaliates with heavy casualties

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a strong response from the Indian Army. The incident, which occurred in the Krishna Ghati sector, comes a day after two Indian Army personnel were killed in an IED blast near the LoC. The ceasefire violation is the fourth cross-border incident in five days and the first this year.

Madison Keys conquers Adelaide again

Madison Keys conquers Adelaide again

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Madison Keys fought through a leg injury to beat Jessica Pegula

Gukesh at Freestyle Grand Slam: A new chess frontier

Gukesh at Freestyle Grand Slam: A new chess frontier

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with a mixed bag of results, including three draws and a lone loss, signaling that he is adapting to the new format.

Davis Cup round-up: US lead Taiwan; Japan, Britain 1-1

Davis Cup round-up: US lead Taiwan; Japan, Britain 1-1

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Alex Michelsen hung on to defeat Tung-Lin Wu and help the United States take a 2-0 lead against Taiwan in the Davis Cup qualifier in Taipei City on Friday.