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How T20 will change!

How T20 will change!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Fascinating predictions for the years ahead. A revealing excerpt from Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde's Cricket 2.0: Inside The T20 Revolution.

'I was the lab skeleton before my fitness regime!'

'I was the lab skeleton before my fitness regime!'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

Model Freddy Daruwala doesn't call himself a workout addict. But he does have a fitness routine and he tells us all about it.

Now IPL-style T20 league in USA

Now IPL-style T20 league in USA

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

The land of baseball and basketball would soon get a taste of Twenty20 cricket with the USA Premier League taking a concrete shape towards reality.

Howdy Modi had nothing of enduring value for India

Howdy Modi had nothing of enduring value for India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'What has India got out of Howdy India in substantive terms?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

On board the world's largest cruise ship!

On board the world's largest cruise ship!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

What would it be like to be on the world's largest cruise ship? You won't have to wonder any more, as here's the first look inside the largest cruise ship -- the 228,081-ton Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas. Take a look at this mammoth ship, which boasts of dozens of eateries, bars and showrooms as well as an array of deck-top amusements including a multi-deck water slide area, surfing pools and rock climbing walls.

Priyanka likens Modi to Duryodhana; Shah hits back

Priyanka likens Modi to Duryodhana; Shah hits back

Rediff.com7 May 2019

She dared PM to fight the polls on issues like development rather than "divert" the people's attention.

Gay athletes at Rio Games bring hope to LGBT cause in Brazil

Gay athletes at Rio Games bring hope to LGBT cause in Brazil

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Dressed as a mermaid with shells covering his nipples, Brazilian Murilo Sousa voiced hope that the record number of openly gay athletes at the Rio Games would boost acceptance in his South American nation, amid a backlash over same-sex marriage.

NBA Finals MVP Durant has 'a lot more to go'

NBA Finals MVP Durant has 'a lot more to go'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive year on Friday.

Iceland fired up for World Cup thunderclap

Iceland fired up for World Cup thunderclap

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

An inhospitable climate and the smallest population of any World Cup nation have failed to dampen Iceland's burning desire

Top 10 fittest men of all time

Top 10 fittest men of all time

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The good folks at Men's Health have very helpfully listed why they believe are the fittest men of all time.

Sports Shorts: EPL club QPR face Football League ban

Sports Shorts: EPL club QPR face Football League ban

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Queens Park Rangers could be consigned to English soccer's minor leagues if they are relegated from the top flight and fail to pay a potentially huge fine for breaching the Football League's financial fair play rules.

Sindhu loses to Okuhara in All England Championship

Sindhu loses to Okuhara in All England Championship

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

World champion P V Sindhu was on Friday ousted from the All England Championship after being outplayed by a determined Nozomi Okuhara of Japan, who rallied her way to a thrilling three-game win in the quarter-final of the women's singles in Birmingham. Sindhu's defeat ended India's campaign at the Super 1000 tournament.

A slice of India aboard a Caribbean cruise

A slice of India aboard a Caribbean cruise

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

Lakshmi Somasundaram took a luxurious cruise in the Caribbean and shares her experience.

These government schools want to SUCCEED but...

These government schools want to SUCCEED but...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Many or sometimes all the teachers are pulled into administrative and other non-teaching duties, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Like old times, an ovation for Agassi

Like old times, an ovation for Agassi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

It was like old times at Arthur Ashe Stadium as US Open fans gave Andre Agassi a rousing ovation as the former champion was honoured before Monday's opening night programme at Flushing Meadows.

Withdraw Dronacharya recommendation of Kataria: Ministry

Withdraw Dronacharya recommendation of Kataria: Ministry

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

It has been reported that Kataria, nominated by the selection panel for his contribution in kabaddi, is a joint secretary of the Wushu Association of India and the kabaddi players and coaches have expressed surprise over his selection.

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo header sends Juventus top

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo header sends Juventus top

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the European League matches played on Wednesday

'I'm grateful that I started with failure'

'I'm grateful that I started with failure'

Rediff.com9 May 2017

'I would love to do comedy. Someone should make a film called Crime Master Gogo Aur Uski Beti Gogi with my father and me. Imagine my dad and me in that cape!' Yes, Shraddha Kapoor has a fine sense of humour!

An entrepreneur who eyes India's best sportsmen

An entrepreneur who eyes India's best sportsmen

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Twenty-five-year-old Prashant started Indiakhelo.com in March 2008, researching on how to radically change sports scenario in India.

Sports events in Paris called off in wake of attacks

Sports events in Paris called off in wake of attacks

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

A friendly international against England scheduled for Tuesday in London will go ahead as planned, the French Football Federation said.

Designer speak: Priyanka's bob was inspiring

Designer speak: Priyanka's bob was inspiring

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Rediff.com caught up with designer Swapnil Shinde on Day Five of the Lakme Fashion Week

Dare to Bare: When celebs stripped for a cause!

Dare to Bare: When celebs stripped for a cause!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

A look at celebrities who have gone naked for a good cause.

'With China, Indian soldiers have a much tougher job'

'With China, Indian soldiers have a much tougher job'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'They cannot use firearms.' 'They have to be restrained.' 'It is a game of patience and chess board moves.' 'It is not like India and Pakistan where bullets get fired and people get killed.'

Adriana Lima sizzles in photoshoot

Adriana Lima sizzles in photoshoot

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Against a backdrop of stunning white sandy beach scenes, she models an array of skimpy two-pieces, reports the Sun.

Nadal says lower-ranked players need more money

Nadal says lower-ranked players need more money

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Nadal's comments follow media reports this week that Novak Djokovic, the president of the Players' Council, had urged players to unionise at a pre-Australian Open meeting and revolt over the way the revenues from the four grand slams are distributed.

No gyms is no excuse: Online shows get you moving

No gyms is no excuse: Online shows get you moving

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Bogged down by social distancing? Lethargy is no excuse. Get up, turn to the Internet and exercise those muscles.

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

PHOTOS: Best sports action from the month gone by...

PHOTOS: Best sports action from the month gone by...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Rediff.com gives you a quick flashback, in pictures of the month gone by...

NBA: Miami Heat to host season opener

NBA: Miami Heat to host season opener

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

LeBron James and the Miami Heat will open the 2013-14 National Basketball Association season at home against the Chicago Bulls, the NBA announced on Tuesday.

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Win honor for motherland: China premier

Win honor for motherland: China premier

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

China's Premier Wen Jiabao has urged the men's national basketball team to "win honor for the motherland" during the Beijing Olympics. Wen turned up at a team practice session on Sunday, shaking hands with coaches and players, including China's favorite sportsman Yao Ming, who plays for the NBA's Houston Rockets.

Top teams for Ramu Memorial

Top teams for Ramu Memorial

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Formidable Tamil Nadu XI will lead the men's challenge, while women's winners Southern Railway will defend their title, in the All India Ramu Memorial Basketball Tournament.

Clijsters announces return to WTA tour

Clijsters announces return to WTA tour

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

Former world number one Kim Clijsters will come out of retirement to play on the tour during the US hardcourt season later this year, the Belgian said on Thursday. According to her plans, Clijsters will make her comeback in the Cincinnati Open which begins on August 10 and continue her build-up for Flushing Meadows the following week in the Toronto Cup.

Ponting appointed Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL Season 8

Ponting appointed Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL Season 8

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

After spending two seasons with the team as player, Australia's two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting will take over as head coach of Mumbai Indians for the eighth season of the Indian Premier League. He will replace John Wright, who was the team's coach for Season 6 and 7.

Tendulkar to team up with Federer

Tendulkar to team up with Federer

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

The government of Switzerland and the NBA want to use Sachin Tendulkar and other top cricketers for furthering social causes through advertisements.

How senior citizens fought robbers

How senior citizens fought robbers

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Senthamarai, 65, and P Shanmugavel, 70, became an Internet sensation after beating back armed robbers.

Scrap international T20s to save one-dayers: Arthur

Scrap international T20s to save one-dayers: Arthur

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

'I do think, though, that Twenty20 cricket should become franchise dominated'

2018 World Cup is the best-ever, says FIFA chief Infantino

2018 World Cup is the best-ever, says FIFA chief Infantino

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

FIFA president Gianni Infantino promised that the tournament would leave a lasting legacy and there are "concrete plans" to make sure the stadiums are used in the future.

Torch cheered through Tiananmen Square

Torch cheered through Tiananmen Square

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Euphoric crowds chanting "Go Olympics, Go Beijing" cheered the Olympic flame through Tiananmen Square on Wednesday.

Meet Modi's new ministers

Meet Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Here are their short profiles.