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Step Inside Karan Johar's Home

Step Inside Karan Johar's Home

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Karan Johar opens the doors of his beautiful home in Mumbai and gives us a 'swag se swagat' welcome.

Two wins in a month, but Bhullar has a long way to go

Two wins in a month, but Bhullar has a long way to go

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Gaganjeet Bhullar played junior golf with Rory McIlroy, and the Irishman has now won two Majors and is now the World No.1.

Els feels at home in Indian Masters

Els feels at home in Indian Masters

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

The world number four will be on the prowl in the Asian Tour and European Tour co-sanctioned event in India hoping to chalk up a win at the historical Delhi Golf Club.

Gleeson wins Indian Open, Chiragh finishes second

Gleeson wins Indian Open, Chiragh finishes second

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Trophy eluded Chiragh Kumar but the Indian golfer still managed his best-ever finish in an Asian Tour event by signing off second even as Australian David Gleeson won the $1.25 million event at the Delhi Golf Club on Sunday.

Cambodia Open: Shiv Kapur in title contention

Cambodia Open: Shiv Kapur in title contention

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Indian pro Shiv Kapur jumped into title contention after a sparking second round card of five-under 67 that not only sent him soaring to second spot in Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open but also brightened his chances of salvaging an Asian Tour card for next season.

Joshna Chinappa targets Asiad gold: Can she make it?

Joshna Chinappa targets Asiad gold: Can she make it?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Joshna Chinnapa hoping to use knowledge and experience to best opponents at Asian Games

Step Inside Harbhajan Singh's Home

Step Inside Harbhajan Singh's Home

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Geeta Basra and Bhajji's home is a testament to their shared vision, with each nook and cranny narrating a unique story of love.

Asian heritage cricketers insulted at Yorkshire: Rafiq tells parl committee

Asian heritage cricketers insulted at Yorkshire: Rafiq tells parl committee

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'I felt isolated, humiliated at times. I lost my career to racism.'

'White ball domination can't make you a Test batsman'

'White ball domination can't make you a Test batsman'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

'Cape Town once again showed cricketers with limited first class experience will always struggle against the red ball.'

Leander Paes nominated to International Tennis Hall of Fame!

Leander Paes nominated to International Tennis Hall of Fame!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'After three decades of passion for our sport and playing for 1.3-plus billion Indians in the Olympics and Davis Cup, I am thrilled that my hard work has been recognised.'

'Holding Indian Masters is our prerogative'

'Holding Indian Masters is our prerogative'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The Indian Golf Union on Wednesday moved to allay apprehensions with regard to a European Tour-sanctioned event to be held in the country without the participation of Asian Tour or the PGTI.

New kid on the block! Tanvi hopes to emulate P V Sindhu

New kid on the block! Tanvi hopes to emulate P V Sindhu

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Inspired by the peerless P V Sindhu and aspiring to be Indian badminton's aggressive new kid on the block. Tanvi Sharma is nothing like an average 15-year-old.

Did BCCI threaten SL players for touring Pakistan?

Did BCCI threaten SL players for touring Pakistan?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Fawad Chaudhary, Pakistan's Minister for Science and Technology, had alleged that India was pressuring Sri Lankan players not to tour Pakistan. He had tweeted that Indian "sports authorities" were resorting to cheap tactics.

ACT: Defending champs Korea, Japan aim to rewrite history

ACT: Defending champs Korea, Japan aim to rewrite history

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Defending Champions Korea and last edition's runners up, Japan arrived in Chennai on Sunday (July 30) night for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023.

Ghei primed for Beijing Open defence

Ghei primed for Beijing Open defence

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Defending champion Gaurav Ghei hopes to battle his way through the strong Japanese field and defend his title at the Pine Valley Beijing Open.

Will Pakistan risk England tour amid coronavirus?

Will Pakistan risk England tour amid coronavirus?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not rush into a decision about their upcoming tour of England amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Chief Executive Wasim Khan said. England are scheduled to host the South Asian side for three Tests from July 30, followed by three Twenty20 internationals, but with the UK struggling to contain coronavirus, Wasim said they would wait a few more weeks before confirming a decision.

Lahiri signs off tied 4th in Cambodian Open

Lahiri signs off tied 4th in Cambodian Open

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Anirban Lahiri inched closer to retaining his Asian Tour card for next season by finishing a creditable tied fourth with a three-under 69 in the final round of the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open golf tournament in Siem Reap, Cambodia on Sunday.

Lahiri eyes third title of 2014 after sole lead in Kings Cup

Lahiri eyes third title of 2014 after sole lead in Kings Cup

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

India's Anirban Lahiri took sole lead by signing for a five-under-par 67 after the second round of the King's Cup at the Singha Park Khon Kaen Golf Club in Thailand on Friday. The five-time Asian Tour winner, who shared the overnight lead with compatriot S S P Chowrasia, compiled a two-day total of 12-under-par 132 to take pole position on his own, holding a two-shot advantage over Australia's Andrew Dodt.

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Tennis great Leander Paes says it is "humbling" to be the first Indian tennis player and the first Asian male tennis player to be nominated for the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame.

'Being born into a sporting family legacy was a daunting realization'

'Being born into a sporting family legacy was a daunting realization'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes was recently elected to receive the Ultimate Honour in Tennis - induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame - as the Class of 2024.

Muniyappa is an inspiration for young golfers

Muniyappa is an inspiration for young golfers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Rookie golfer C Muniyappa's Indian Open triumph, which catapulted him into the top 10 of the Order of Merit, will inspire more rags-to-riches stories, Asian Tour Chairman Kyi Hla Han said in Sentosa on Monday.

Randhawa misses maiden Euro title

Randhawa misses maiden Euro title

Rediff.com11 Mar 2007

The Indian golfer made a birdie on the 10th hole to drop out of the title race.

Lakshya clinches maiden BWF World Tour title

Lakshya clinches maiden BWF World Tour title

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Sen rallied from a game deficit to defeat Yusuke Onodera of Japan

Tejaswin Shankar questions government jobs for Khelo India winners

Tejaswin Shankar questions government jobs for Khelo India winners

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Giving out sports quota jobs to youth and junior athletes not a good idea: Tejaswin Shankar

Jeev named for Special Achievement award

Jeev named for Special Achievement award

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Jeev Milkha Singh notched another accolade today when he was nominated for the Asian Tour's inaugural UBS Special Achievement Award.

China Masters: Early losses for Lakshya, Srikanth

China Masters: Early losses for Lakshya, Srikanth

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Both Sen and Srikanth are fighting to be inside the top 16 by April 28 next year to qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Bhullar eyes Order of Merit crown

Bhullar eyes Order of Merit crown

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Having made a flying start to the new season, rising Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar has now set his sights on challenging for the prestigious Asian Tour Order of Merit crown.

BCCI chief Ganguly hopeful of Bangladesh touring India

BCCI chief Ganguly hopeful of Bangladesh touring India

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Ganguly said Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has confirmed her presence at Eden Gardens

Randhawa takes sole lead in Chiangmai after shooting seven-under

Randhawa takes sole lead in Chiangmai after shooting seven-under

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

India's Jyoti Randhawa charged into contention with a flawless seven-under-par 65 to seize a one-shot lead at the half-way stage of the US $750,000 Chiangmai Golf Classic in Thailand on Friday.

Liang hangs on to lead at Indian Open golf

Liang hangs on to lead at Indian Open golf

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

China's Liang Wen-chong held on to a one stroke lead after firing his second straight 71 in the third round at the Hero Honda Indian Open on Saturday. Liang who was last year's Asian Tour's Order of Merit winner, produced a 14-under-par 202 total for a narrow advantage over Australia's Adam Blyth, who nailed a 66 at the Delhi Golf Club.

Liang fires record 60 for lead

Liang fires record 60 for lead

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

China's Liang Wen-chong fired a record breaking 12-under-par 60 for a five-stroke lead in the opening round at the Hero Honda Indian Open on Thursday. Liang, who was the 2007 Asian Tour's Order of Merit winner, surpassed the previous course record of 10-under-par 62 set by India's Shiv Kapur last year at the Delhi Golf Club.

Rookie Muniyappa wins Indian Open

Rookie Muniyappa wins Indian Open

Rediff.com11 Oct 2009

India's Chinaswamy Muniyappa birdied the first playoff hole against South Korea's Lee Sung to win the $1.25 million Indian Open Asian Tour event on Sunday.

Randhawa leads Indian challenge

Randhawa leads Indian challenge

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Jyoti Randhawa will lead the Indian challenge at the million-dollar TCL Classic, a joint sanctioned event between European and Asian Tours

Sri Lanka confirm Pakistan tour despite terror threat

Sri Lanka confirm Pakistan tour despite terror threat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Pakistan government pledged the same level of security to Sri Lankan cricketers as is provided to visiting heads of state.

Kapur is Rookie of the Year

Kapur is Rookie of the Year

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

India's Shiv Kapur was crowned Rookie of the Year at the Asian Tour's Awards Night 2005

'Sometimes losing is better than winning always'

'Sometimes losing is better than winning always'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

He was clearly disappointed to miss out the Indian Open title, but star Indian shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy on Sunday said "losing is better than winning always" and hoped the defeat in the final will spur him and his doubles partner Chirag Shetty to win a bigger crown in coming days.

Prannoy, Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag storm into Japan Open quarters

Prannoy, Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag storm into Japan Open quarters

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Satwiksairaj and Chirag won 21-17, 21-11.

Sports shorts: Drag-flicker Rupinder returns for Oz tour

Sports shorts: Drag-flicker Rupinder returns for Oz tour

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Experienced drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh returned to India's men's hockey team, which also features debutant Jaskaran Singh, for the tour of Australia, starting May 10.

Third T20I washed out, denies game time to young talent

Third T20I washed out, denies game time to young talent

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The third and final T20 International between India and Ireland here on Wednesday was washed out without a ball being bowled.

Jeev moves ahead of Jyoti

Jeev moves ahead of Jyoti

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Seasoned pro Jeev Milkha Singh toppled Jyoti Randhawa to reclaim the highest ranked Indian's tag in the latest Official World Golf Rankings.