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Cake For Dhoni, All Night Party...

Cake For Dhoni, All Night Party...

Rediff.com30 May 2023

A video shows the victorious squad arriving at the team hotel in Ahmedabad, where Dhoni cuts a multi-layered cake representing CSK's title-winning years.

World Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana; semifinal heads to tie-break

World Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana; semifinal heads to tie-break

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew the second game of the FIDE World Cup semifinal against American GM Fabiano Caruana on Sunday to push the contest into a tie-break.

Rohit and Virat should open at T20 World Cup: Ganguly

Rohit and Virat should open at T20 World Cup: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

For him, selection for T20 World Cup shouldn't be based on one IPL season.

Yuki Bhambri pulls out of Chennai Open

Yuki Bhambri pulls out of Chennai Open

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

India's top singles player Yuki Bhambri on Sunday withdrew from the Chennai Open as he is yet to recover from his elbow injury.

Candidates Chess: Vidit dumps Nakamura; Gukesh downs Praggnanandhaa

Candidates Chess: Vidit dumps Nakamura; Gukesh downs Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi crashed through the defences of world number three Hikaru Nakamura of United States, while R Praggnanandhaa went down to compatriot D Gukesh in the second round of Candidates chess tournament in Toronto.

Bengaluru Open: Ramkumar-Saketh win doubles; Nagal loses in semis

Bengaluru Open: Ramkumar-Saketh win doubles; Nagal loses in semis

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Sumit Nagal was beaten by Italy's Stefano Napolitano in the semi-finals.

Chennai's best kept secret? A virtual space for queer women

Chennai's best kept secret? A virtual space for queer women

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

A group of 'queer' and 'cis queer' women in Chennai have come together to form this space on Facebook where they can interact with like-minded girls about themselves and their day to day problems.

How Shami's 'zone' strategy is troubling batters in WC

How Shami's 'zone' strategy is troubling batters in WC

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Shami has said there is nothing extraordinary in his bowling, adding he just focuses on stump-to-stump length

World Cup Chess: Praggnanandhaa enters last four

World Cup Chess: Praggnanandhaa enters last four

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the sudden death tie-break to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku on Thursday.

Babar Azam's captaincy under threat, PCB hints at shake-up

Babar Azam's captaincy under threat, PCB hints at shake-up

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Calls have grown for Babar to be removed from 50-over captaincy following the shocking eight-wicket loss to Afghanistan in Chennai.

Pakistan presenter covering World Cup leaves India amid backlash

Pakistan presenter covering World Cup leaves India amid backlash

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Pakistani presenter Zainab Abbas, part of the ICC digital team covering the ODI World Cup, on Monday left India after facing backlash on social media over her alleged anti-India posts in the past.

At DMK event, Kamal Haasan on stage, Rajini in audience

At DMK event, Kamal Haasan on stage, Rajini in audience

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The participation of the two veteran actors assumes significance in view of their recent statements suggesting that they could be joining politics.

Chennai Open: A Dossier

Chennai Open: A Dossier

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

When did Rafael Nadal win in Chennai? All you want to know about the ATP Chennai Open.

Want to buy World Cup 2023 tickets? Here's how...

Want to buy World Cup 2023 tickets? Here's how...

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The long wait for cricket fans is finally over as the tickets for World Cup 2023 will go on general sale on Friday.

A Hot Summer Ain't Monkey Business

A Hot Summer Ain't Monkey Business

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Yeh Hai India: Capturing Events And Moods Across Our Incredible Country.

TN governor refuses to read out address, speaker expunges his remarks

TN governor refuses to read out address, speaker expunges his remarks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In yet another instance of his confrontation with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam dispensation in Tamil Nadu, Governor R N Ravi on Monday concluded his customary address to the House within a few minutes, making certain remarks over the content of the address that were 'expunged'.

'We want to create new memories for our fans'

'We want to create new memories for our fans'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

India will open their World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8.

U-19 World Cup: India eye winning start vs Bangladesh

U-19 World Cup: India eye winning start vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Having won their first trophy in 2002 under Mohammad Kaif, Indian teams have have since gone on to win the U-19 World Cup in 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022.

Nadal for 2006 Chennai Open

Nadal for 2006 Chennai Open

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The French Open champion will open his 2006 season at the Chennai Open starting on January 2.

Stalin rejects Sitharaman's Jaya assault claim; EPS says he witnessed attack

Stalin rejects Sitharaman's Jaya assault claim; EPS says he witnessed attack

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Stalin, in an interview to a daily, has refuted the FM's allegations, saying "everyone present in the Assembly knew it was a drama enacted by herself," referring to the late Jayalalithaa.

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Uday Saharan's India won hearts and held out promise of a bright future for the Fab 15.

We Danced Slowly; We Didn't Want A Heart Attack

We Danced Slowly; We Didn't Want A Heart Attack

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Half a century after he left school, A Ganesh Nadar attends a school reunion.

No final decision on Ram Lalla idol: Ayodhya temple trust

No final decision on Ram Lalla idol: Ayodhya temple trust

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The decision will be taken by the trust in consultation with Shankaracharya Vijayendra Saraswati and other seers, trust functionaries said.

Primed for Prime Day, Amazon@10 goes from 100 product launches to 45,000

Primed for Prime Day, Amazon@10 goes from 100 product launches to 45,000

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

E-commerce major Amazon will host Prime Day - its annual sale event - in India on July 15-16. The company will launch over 45,000 products from over 400 Indian and global brands. The announcement of the Prime Day event in India comes at a time when 900 workers at Amazon UK plan to strike for three days (July 11-13).

If we do that we can beat any team in the world: Latham ahead of India game

If we do that we can beat any team in the world: Latham ahead of India game

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Mitchell Santner's experience of playing for Chennai Super Kings in various Indian grounds has proved to be very handy for the New Zealand side, which will bank on its premier spinner to inflict damage on hosts when the two teams lock horns in Dharamsala on Sunday.

Moya confirms for Chennai Open

Moya confirms for Chennai Open

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

Carlos Moya has confirmed his participation for the Chennai Open in January.

Lawyer files plea in SC to book Udhayanidhi, A Raja for hate speech

Lawyer files plea in SC to book Udhayanidhi, A Raja for hate speech

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

As a hugely divisive debate raged over Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's "eradicate Sanatan Dharma" remark, a petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking its direction for registration of an FIR against him.

India's squash trio chase gold in final Asian Games!

India's squash trio chase gold in final Asian Games!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India's golden generation of squash ready for one last dance at Asian Games

ODI World Cup: Check out India's full schedule

ODI World Cup: Check out India's full schedule

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

India will begin their 2023 ODI World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8.

Bhupathi, Myneni handed Chennai Open wild cards, to play doubles

Bhupathi, Myneni handed Chennai Open wild cards, to play doubles

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

India's top tennis players Mahesh Bhupathi, Saketh Myneni, Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Sriram Balaji have been granted wild card entries into the doubles draw of Chennai Open, the organisers announced on Monday.

'Don't think anyone will ever come close to Djokovic'

'Don't think anyone will ever come close to Djokovic'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

With the Australian Open currently on, defending champion Novak Djokovic has once again been dubbed as a favourite to retain the title, and former world No. 17 Bernard Tomic of Australia firmly believes there will be no one to challenge the great Serbian.

It's an all-Indian men's singles final at Odisha Masters

It's an all-Indian men's singles final at Odisha Masters

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

In a 73-minute battle, Ayush, who hails from Sanoor near Karkala in Karnataka, showed his grit as he recovered from a game down to outwit his Indonesian opponent.

Ramkumar rallies into Chennai Open quarterfinals

Ramkumar rallies into Chennai Open quarterfinals

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

A gutsy Ramkumar Ramanathan buried a sluggish start to eke out an inspiring win over Alexander Kudryavtsev and enter the men's singles quarterfinals of the Chennai Open on Thursday. Wild-card Ramkumar worked his way to a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over higher-ranked Russian, who had entered the event as a Lucky Loser. He next plays world no.45 Aljaz Bedene, who defeated Luca Vanni 5-7, 6-3, 6-4.

Somdev enters Chennai Open semis

Somdev enters Chennai Open semis

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Indian wildcard Somdev Devvarman toppled world number 25 Ivo Karlovic to reach the semi-finals of the Chennai Open on Friday.

Asian Games: 'Focus will be on executing my finishing skills to the T'

Asian Games: 'Focus will be on executing my finishing skills to the T'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Having made the cut for the 18-member squad for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, the Indian men's hockey team forward Gurjant Singh is looking to make an impact with his skills.

'Manthan Never Looked As Good As It Does Now'

'Manthan Never Looked As Good As It Does Now'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'The problems that the film explores still remain. It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.'

BCCI has not ruled out Chennai as World T20 venue: Thakur

BCCI has not ruled out Chennai as World T20 venue: Thakur

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai faces certain problems ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 next year, but the BCCI has not yet ruled out the ground as one of the venues for the biennial event.

Will IPL matches be shifted out of Chennai?

Will IPL matches be shifted out of Chennai?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

"The cricket board has been apprised of our sentiments," Fisheries minister D Jayakumar said.

Soderling to play at Chennai Open

Soderling to play at Chennai Open

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

French Open finalist, Robin Soderling, will be seen in action at the next edition of the Chennai Open as the Swede on Monday confirmed his participation in India's only ATP World Tour tennis tournament.

IPL opens with big-ticket clash, an old format and some new rules

IPL opens with big-ticket clash, an old format and some new rules

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Amid the absence of some big names, the Indian Premier League 2023 kicks off with defending champs Gujarat Titans facing a formidable Chennai Super Kings.