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How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

I am not going to make mistakes of Tokyo in Paris: Manika Batra

I am not going to make mistakes of Tokyo in Paris: Manika Batra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Preparing for the Paris Olympics along with her teammates, Batra said she has learned from her Tokyo Games experience.

Ganguly says Gambhir will be 'good' as India coach

Ganguly says Gambhir will be 'good' as India coach

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says Gautam Gambhir will be a "good coach" for the national cricket team if he has applied for the job, and favours the appointment of a home-grown talent to the high-profile position.

Hope to play my last T20 in Chennai: Dhoni

Hope to play my last T20 in Chennai: Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The former India captain was speaking at a felicitation function organised for CSK for winning the 2021 edition of IPL.

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Take a look at top picks of all 10 IPL teams

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'The facility works on Apple's iPhone and everything is damaged -- CNC machines, computers and CCTVs worth crores.'

Nadal's withdrawal proves 'lucky' for Nagal

Nadal's withdrawal proves 'lucky' for Nagal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Sumit Nagal got the big break as he was the highest ranked player in that draw.

Duleep: Gill, Gaikwad, Iyer captains; no Rohit, Kohli

Duleep: Gill, Gaikwad, Iyer captains; no Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Seniors Rohit Sharma,Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin received exemptions for the Duleep Trophy, starting in Bengaluru on September 5.

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have visualised outside of China, India's bug-bear, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

What is the average age of Indians buying Rolls-Royce?

What is the average age of Indians buying Rolls-Royce?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

High net worth individuals in their mid-40s were the majority of customers opting to purchase the British luxury automobile maker Rolls-Royce's range of cars in India, a company official said. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on Tuesday launched its latest all-electric - Spectre - priced at a whopping Rs 10 crore (ex-showroom), in Chennai. A 'Chartreuse' (greenish-yellow) colour variant of the Spectre rolled out of the podium at an event marking the formal launch of the brand in the South Indian market showcased for aspiring customers and dealers.

Red flag goes up in Chennai: Two major Covid clusters emerge

Red flag goes up in Chennai: Two major Covid clusters emerge

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

A gated community in Sholinganallur in Chennai has emerged as the second major Covid-19 cluster, seen as different from the first one at Kilpauk which was a religious gathering.

Lockdown extended in Chennai, Madurai till July 5

Lockdown extended in Chennai, Madurai till July 5

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Government and private bus transport services, now allowed within districts barring Chennai, its nearby areas and Madurai would cease to be operational from July 1 to 15, the government said.

Spotted: Suriya in Chennai

Spotted: Suriya in Chennai

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Reader J Venkatesan sends us a photograph.

IPL viewership CRUSHES records! 35 Crore hooked

IPL viewership CRUSHES records! 35 Crore hooked

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

IPL records highest ever TV viewership in first 10 matches, says official broadcaster

Chennai WTA Open: India's Karman Kaur Thandi shocks No.8 seed

Chennai WTA Open: India's Karman Kaur Thandi shocks No.8 seed

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Canada's Eugenie Bouchard, on a comeback trail from injury, began her campaign in the tournament with a 7-5. 6-2 win over Joanne Zuger of Switzerland. She was joined in the second round by compatriot and seventh-seed Rebecca Marino.

Thalaimai Seyalagam Review: Strained Cliffhanger

Thalaimai Seyalagam Review: Strained Cliffhanger

Rediff.com17 May 2024

If you are looking for an average political thriller with good performances, Thalamai Seyalagam may interest you, suggests Divya Nair.

WATCH: Modi, Xi attend traditional dance event

WATCH: Modi, Xi attend traditional dance event

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Modi was seen drumming his fingers rhythmically while Xi keenly watched the show.

FIDE Candidates: Praggnanandhaa enters as India's best bet

FIDE Candidates: Praggnanandhaa enters as India's best bet

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Teen sensation R Praggnanandhaa will enter as the favourite among the three Indian participants in the Candidates chess tournament that will get underway in Toronto from Wednesday to decide the challenger for the next world championship match.

Gavaskar on why KKR can be big contender for IPL title

Gavaskar on why KKR can be big contender for IPL title

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Terming Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings his favourite teams in IPL, Gavaskar said Kolkata Knight Riders would be the dark horse.

Dhanush Gets Ready To Play Ilaiyaraaja

Dhanush Gets Ready To Play Ilaiyaraaja

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Directed by Arun Matheswaran, the film's music will be composed by Ilaiyaraaja himself.

Tablighi event: Passengers of 5 trains under scanner

Tablighi event: Passengers of 5 trains under scanner

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

All these trains began from Delhi between March 13 and March 19 - the Duronto Express to Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, the Grand Trunk Express to Chennai, the Tamil Nadu Express to Chennai, New Delhi-Ranchi Rajdhani Express and the AP Sampark Kranti Express.

You can't credit just one person for the win: Rinku

You can't credit just one person for the win: Rinku

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'You guys watch, I will be lifting the World Cup also.'

'We Want Players To Get Maximum Benefit'

'We Want Players To Get Maximum Benefit'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'Whichever teams have the best players they get a chance to retain them.
'There is a lot of scope for new players to come in and get their maximum value, given how the auction is structured.'

Opposition's southern push to take on BJP in 2024

Opposition's southern push to take on BJP in 2024

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

While Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao has made his national ambitions amply clear, even rechristening his party to aid the process, his Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin insists he is already in the national scene and used his birthday rally on March 1 to not only strongly pitch for the Congress as a force to reckon with in the efforts to dislodge the Narendra Modi-led dispensation at the Centre, but also sought to shoot down the prospects of a Third Front.

AB's prediction: Virat Kohli set to dominate IPL 2024

AB's prediction: Virat Kohli set to dominate IPL 2024

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Kohli has not played competitive cricket in almost two months after opting out of the recently-concluded Test series against England at home

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has received the backing from more than the 1,976 pledged delegates needed to win the Democratic Party's nomination on the first ballot, CNN reported on the first full day of her campaign.

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political launch and the GOAT script and dialogues could have gone a long way in helping out. But the kind of script and screenplay and the unusually and equally unnecessary long run-time (3 hours, 3 minutes) that GOAT offers takes the film experience over the heads of those that are not familiar with secret agents and uranium theft in Tamil cinema, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Travis Head prioritises Tests; limits franchise cricket

Travis Head prioritises Tests; limits franchise cricket

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Having had a great run for the 'Orange Army' this season, Travis Head is keen on coming back to IPL next year too.

Here's when Kohli will join RCB squad

Here's when Kohli will join RCB squad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore began their pre-tournament camp without their numero uno Virat Kohli, who might take a few more days to join before the team starts its IPL campaign against reigning champions Chennai Super Kings on March 22.

Want To Be In Ayodhya? This Is What It Costs

Want To Be In Ayodhya? This Is What It Costs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Let us see what the cost is today for a two-day stay in the city and the air fare as train tickets are no longer available.

IPL auction to be held on February 18 in Chennai

IPL auction to be held on February 18 in Chennai

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'IPL 2021 Player Auction on 18th February,' read part of the post.

IPL valuation skyrockets by billions in 2024!

IPL valuation skyrockets by billions in 2024!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The value of the Indian Premier League went up 6.5 per cent to USD 16.4 billion (around Rs 134,858 crore) in 2024, according to a report by American investment bank Houlihan Lokey.

Etihad takes flight as CSK's official sponsor!

Etihad takes flight as CSK's official sponsor!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Gulf carrier Etihad Airways on Thursday entered into an agreement with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to become its official sponsor.

Peek into Malaika's Bali Holiday Diary

Peek into Malaika's Bali Holiday Diary

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Sanjana makes memories in Colombia... Neha seeks blessing at Golden Temple... Janhvi visits her mommy's favourite place...

Why Rajinikanth is opposing IPL matches in Chennai

Why Rajinikanth is opposing IPL matches in Chennai

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Amid opposition to the Indian Premier League matches matches in Chennai in view of raging protests over the Cauvery issue, Tamil film star Rajinikanth said it would be good if the Twenty20 league's organisers stopped the games in the city as such a gala event would be embarrassing when entire Tamil Nadu was agitating.

Anand, Humpy to play online exhibition event to raise funds

Anand, Humpy to play online exhibition event to raise funds

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand and five other leading Indian players will compete in an online chess exhibition on April 11 to raise funds for country's fight against COVID-19. The event will be streamed live on chess.com/tv, where all donations made will be sent to the PM's CARES Fund.

You abuse ...: SC rebukes Stalin Jr over 'Sanatan Dharma' remark

You abuse ...: SC rebukes Stalin Jr over 'Sanatan Dharma' remark

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday rebuked Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his "eradicate Sanatan Dharma" remark and asked why he has moved the court with his plea for clubbing together the FIRs filed against him after abusing his right to freedom of speech and expression.

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a master of out of the box strategies, flung the new ball to R Ashwin in the IPL 2011 final against Royal Challengers Bangalore and the then rookie off-spinner made an impact in the fourth ball itself, dismissing an in-form Chris Gayle.

Wawrinka to defend Chennai Open 2016 crown

Wawrinka to defend Chennai Open 2016 crown

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Two-time Grand Slam champion Stanislas Wawrinka will be back in Chennai to defend his title at the Aircel Chennai Open 2016, India and South Asia's Premier ATP World Tour tennis event, scheduled to be held at Chennai's SDAT Stadium from January 4 to 10.

Test cricket closest synergy that you can find to life: Ashwin

Test cricket closest synergy that you can find to life: Ashwin

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'Today is a hugely emotional moment for a man who is sitting back in Chennai.'