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How 'iceman' Tewatia aces crunch situations

How 'iceman' Tewatia aces crunch situations

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

After the well-set Shubman Gill's dismissal for a 49-ball 67, Tewatia hit the winning runs for GT against PBKS.

Netherlands beat Germany, make first Davis Cup final

Netherlands beat Germany, make first Davis Cup final

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Singles wins for Botic Van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor sparked a party amongst an army of orange-clad Dutch fans inside the Jose Maria Martin Carpena arena.

Pitch uncertainty looms as Pakistan gambles on spin trio for final test

Pitch uncertainty looms as Pakistan gambles on spin trio for final test

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

With the three-match Test series poised at 1-1 and the decisive third match, beginning here from Thursday, both the teams seemed to be unclear about the pitch's nature.

Neeraj Chopra calls for Mondotrack at NIS Patiala

Neeraj Chopra calls for Mondotrack at NIS Patiala

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra had an additional plea for the government -- to fast-track the process of laying down the currently in-vogue 'Mondotrack' at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala.

Daughter lights pyre, Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Daughter lights pyre, Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The mortal remains of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh were consigned to flames at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday amid the chanting of religious hymns. The funeral pyre was lit by his eldest daughter Upinder Singh.

China's Qinwen continues title-winning spree

China's Qinwen continues title-winning spree

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Zheng's win improved her record at the Pan Pacific Open to 8-1, with the 22-year-old having lost in the 2022 final to Liudmila Samsonova in her only previous appearance in the tournament.

How To ACE The NDA Exam!

How To ACE The NDA Exam!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) helps you shake off the last-minute jitters as you prepare for the UPSC National Defence Academy exam.

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'

Gauff fights back to beat Badosa in China Open semi

Gauff fights back to beat Badosa in China Open semi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Coco Gauff fought back from a set down to beat Spain's Paula Badosa 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the semi-finals of the China Open in Beijing on Saturday.

Lakshya shares Olympic experience with Uttarakhand CM

Lakshya shares Olympic experience with Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen shared his experience after meeting the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his residence on Sunday.

Saina Nehwal Hits Back At Trolls

Saina Nehwal Hits Back At Trolls

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'Ghar pe bait ke comment karna easy hai and sports khelna difficult.'

Colour Bollywood Is Rocking These Days

Colour Bollywood Is Rocking These Days

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Every season, there's a hot colour that every celeb endorses and it seems that lately, it's white.

PIX: Six-star Starc puts Australia on top on Day 1

PIX: Six-star Starc puts Australia on top on Day 1

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Images from Day 1 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Friday.

Paris Olympics: Gagan Narang to be India's Chef de Mission

Paris Olympics: Gagan Narang to be India's Chef de Mission

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

IOA also announced that Sindhu, India's only woman athlete to win back-to-back Olympic medals, will be the flag bearer of the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony on July 26, alongside ace table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal.

Osaka fires 18 aces to reach Miami Open final

Osaka fires 18 aces to reach Miami Open final

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Four-times Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka fired off 18 aces as the Japanese former world number beat Swiss Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach her first Miami Open final.

Bhaker shrugs off Olympic fame: 'Nothing has changed'

Bhaker shrugs off Olympic fame: 'Nothing has changed'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Ace Indian shooter Manu Bhaker stated that 'nothing' has changed in her life following her two bronze medals at the recently concluded Paris Olympics.

Tennis history made: Siegemund's record-breaking win

Tennis history made: Siegemund's record-breaking win

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Laura Siegemund entered the record books with her defeat of fifth-seeded Xiyu Wang of China in four hours, nine minutes at the Thailand Open in Hua Hin on Wednesday.

Fashionably Gutsy Janhvi

Fashionably Gutsy Janhvi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Her wardrobe choices are guaranteed to impress!

Did Serena Come To Cheer Old Flame?

Did Serena Come To Cheer Old Flame?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Serena was rumoured to have dated Dimitrov in the past, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the occasion.

Maha govt allots plot reclaimed from Gavaskar to Rahane

Maha govt allots plot reclaimed from Gavaskar to Rahane

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

This plot, allotted to Sunil Gavaskar Cricket Foundation Trust, was returned to the state government by the cricket legend in May 2022.

'Obviously, I want that medal, but...'

'Obviously, I want that medal, but...'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The Indian ace has previously won a silver medal in the 2016 Rio Games and a bronze in the Tokyo edition.

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Saturday.

Why Ashwin-Jadeja combine has Australia worried

Why Ashwin-Jadeja combine has Australia worried

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

'If we play well against those two (Ashwin, Jadeja), we'll generally find ourselves in a better position compared to when they've had a field day and run through us.'

Start from zero again: Bumrah's Pink ball warning

Start from zero again: Bumrah's Pink ball warning

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah said on Monday that he relishes absorbing the pressure in tight situations as captain and bowler which can make the job of his less experienced colleagues much easier.

Meet Taapsee Pannu's badminton ace boyfriend

Meet Taapsee Pannu's badminton ace boyfriend

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Meet Olympic silver medalist Mathias Boe.

Ace cueist Pankaj Advani tests positive for COVID-19

Ace cueist Pankaj Advani tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'He woke up with fever and uncontrollable shivering in the morning'

Kriti, Rashmi, Shraddha Rock The Fresh-Faced Look

Kriti, Rashmi, Shraddha Rock The Fresh-Faced Look

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Let these celebs show you how you can ace the au naturel look.

Ashwin Sets New WTC Record

Ashwin Sets New WTC Record

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin became the first bowler to pick 50 or wickets in each of three World Test Championship cycles.

Shanghai Open: Djokovic downs Mensiks, advances to semis

Shanghai Open: Djokovic downs Mensiks, advances to semis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Novak Djokovic dug out a 6-7(4) 6-1 6-4 win over Czech Jakub Mensik on Friday to advance to the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters, where he will face Taylor Fritz.

Deepika Padukone Dines Out With Lakshya Sen

Deepika Padukone Dines Out With Lakshya Sen

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Deepika Padukone was seen enjoying a fun evening in Mumbai, as she dined with husband Ranveer Singh's family and Olympian badminton ace Lakshya Sen.

Shriya Is Fashion's Darling

Shriya Is Fashion's Darling

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Time and again, she has been hitting it out of the park with her fabulous style.

Taapsee, badminton ace on Maldives vacation

Taapsee, badminton ace on Maldives vacation

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Taapsee Pannu has been been making a splash with her Maldives vacation pictures online.

Olympic medalist's father disappointed with Maha Govt

Olympic medalist's father disappointed with Maha Govt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The father of Paris Olympics shooting bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale on Monday expressed disappointment over the Maharashtra government paying a prize money of Rs 2 crore to his son, saying Haryana doles out much higher amount for its athletes.

Olympics: Archer Deepika enters pre-quarters

Olympics: Archer Deepika enters pre-quarters

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Earlier, Deepika defeated Reena Parnat of Estonia 6-5 in a shoot-off in her opening match.

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus had little trouble getting past China's Qinwen Zheng in a group-stage match at the WTA Finals on Saturday, prevailing 6-3, 6-4 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

What Lakshya Sen Told Modi

What Lakshya Sen Told Modi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'When I met Lakshya for the first time, he was very small but now he has grown up.'

This Anarkali Is Stylishly Playful

This Anarkali Is Stylishly Playful

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Meet Anarkali Marikar, the leading lady of Malayalam's first sci-fi mockumentary, Gaganachari.

Nayanthara Slams Dhanush; Calls Him 'Vile'

Nayanthara Slams Dhanush; Calls Him 'Vile'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'I have not forgotten all the horrible things that you said about the film that was one of your biggest hits as a producer and a film that is loved by all even today.' 'I learnt through film circles that your ego was supremely hurt after the film became a blockbuster.'

Bopanna-Sriram to face Monfils-Vasselin in doubles

Bopanna-Sriram to face Monfils-Vasselin in doubles

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

World No 30 has Monfils stepped in to replace injured Fabien Reboul

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Ben Stokes is notably absent from the list of 1,574 players who have registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.