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Sachin, Akram's plan for ODI makeover revealed!

Sachin, Akram's plan for ODI makeover revealed!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Tendulkar wants to break the ODIs to four innings of 25 overs each to break the "monotony".

World No. 6 Cilic confirms return to 'lucky' Chennai Open

World No. 6 Cilic confirms return to 'lucky' Chennai Open

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

World number six Marin Cilic will be the biggest international star in the singles field at the upcoming Chennai Open, the only ATP 250 tournament in India.

Yuki, Jeevan advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

Yuki, Jeevan advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

India's Yuki Bhambri and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan cleared the first hurdle in the qualifying event of the ATP Chennai Open, scoring easy wins over their compatriots in Chennai.

Pakistan batters face Afghan spin test at Chepauk

Pakistan batters face Afghan spin test at Chepauk

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

A desperate Pakistan will be wary of a competent group of Afghanistan spinners' ability to strike hard on an often-gripping Chepauk pitch when the teams meet in the World Cup match in Chennai on Monday

Strong field for Chennai Open

Strong field for Chennai Open

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

The line-up includes world number two Rafael Nadal, defending champion Carlos Moya and 2003 champion Paradorn Srichaphan

Kamala Harris recalls childhood visits to Chennai

Kamala Harris recalls childhood visits to Chennai

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Harris, 55, who is the first black to be selected as a vice-presidential candidate of a major party, took a trip down the memory lane, mentioning her 'long walks' in Madras (now Chennai) with her grandfather who would tell her about the 'heroes' responsible for the birth of the world's largest democracy.

IndiGo incident: Scindia defends Tejasvi Surya, says he himself reported it

IndiGo incident: Scindia defends Tejasvi Surya, says he himself reported it

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

The minister's remarks come against the backdrop of Surya, the ruling BJP's Bengaluru South MP, facing flak from Congress over the incident, which happened on December 10 last year at Chennai airport.

World Cup: BCCI, ICC face backlash as tickets app and website crashes!

World Cup: BCCI, ICC face backlash as tickets app and website crashes!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The much-delayed sale of tickets for the ODI World Cup began on Friday but fans had a tough time booking them with the official website not working for a good 35 to 40 minutes.

Australia's all-rounders: Key to another WC triumph?

Australia's all-rounders: Key to another WC triumph?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Australia will begin their World Cup campaign against hosts India in Chennai on Sunday.

Chennai Open: Paes, Tipsarevic breeze into semis

Chennai Open: Paes, Tipsarevic breeze into semis

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

The Indo-Serbian duo of third seeds Leander Paes and Janko Tipsarevic kept alive chances of a title showdown with the Indian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna after advancing to the semi-finals of the doubles event at the Aircel Chennai Open 2012 in Chennai on Friday.

Angelo Mathews to miss Delhi's opening game against Chennai

Angelo Mathews to miss Delhi's opening game against Chennai

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Last year's wooden spooners Delhi Daredevils will have to go into a tough IPL-8 opening encounter against the formidable Chennai Super Kings on April 9 without the services of star all-rounder Angelo Mathews.

When Ben Stokes Teased Bravo...

When Ben Stokes Teased Bravo...

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Stokes playfully poked fun at Bravo's music.

Hayden and Badrinath script Chennai win

Hayden and Badrinath script Chennai win

Rediff.com10 May 2009

S Badrinath smashed a brilliant unbeaten 59 and shared a crucial 89-run partnership with Matthew Hayden (48) to fashion Chennai Super Kings' impressive seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match in Kimberley on Saturday.

Why These College Girls Donated Hair

Why These College Girls Donated Hair

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

More than 100 students at the Women's Christian College in Chennai donated their hair to cancer patients.

IPL in Chennai an 'embarrassment' during Cauvery protests: Rajinikanth

IPL in Chennai an 'embarrassment' during Cauvery protests: Rajinikanth

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The actor also said that the Centre will face TN wrath if it fails to set up CMB.

PICS: 44th Chess Olympiad declared open!

PICS: 44th Chess Olympiad declared open!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

India were handed hosting rights in April when FIDE decided to shift the event outside the original host country, Russia.

Chennai Open 2008 launched

Chennai Open 2008 launched

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

The 13th edition of the event, to be held from Dec 31 to January 6, promises high-voltage action with the presence of four Top 20 players led by World No.2 Rafael Nadal

Truce in TN? Stalin, ministers take part in guv's tea party at Raj Bhavan

Truce in TN? Stalin, ministers take part in guv's tea party at Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

After a photoshoot with the artistes, the CM settled down for tea with the Governor.

Hayden cleared to play for Chennai

Hayden cleared to play for Chennai

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Matthew Hayden has been cleared by Cricket Australia to play for Chennai Super Kings in next month's Champions League Twenty20 starting December 3, according to coach Tim Nielsen.

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

Chennai Open wild cards for Vardhan, Bhambri

Chennai Open wild cards for Vardhan, Bhambri

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Davis Cupper Vishnu Vardhan and talented teenager Yuki Bhambri were awarded wild cards by the organisers of the Aircel Chennai Open, ensuring that at least three local players will compete in the singles draw of the country's only ATP Tour event. India's number one player Somdev Devvarman gets a direct entry into the main draw on the basis of his ranking. Promising Belgian David Goffin is the third player to get a wild card for the event, starting January 2 at the SDAT

World Cup 2023: Time for us to get secluded and focus on the job: Rohit

World Cup 2023: Time for us to get secluded and focus on the job: Rohit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Indian cricket team will be dealing with a humongous dose of pressure during the World Cup at home, and captain Rohit Sharma said on Wednesday the time has come for the group to "get secluded" and focus on the job.

Bopanna advances in Chennai Open qualifiers

Bopanna advances in Chennai Open qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna made it to the second round of the qualifying event of the USD 450,000 Chennai Open after a 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 victory over Michel Koning of the Netherlands in Chennai on Saturday.

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Fans can now register for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 tickets to secure their spot at experiencing the joy of cricket in the one-day format.

Why Punjab's Mohali stadium was snubbed for 2023 ODI World Cup

Why Punjab's Mohali stadium was snubbed for 2023 ODI World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

'The current stadium in Mohali did not meet the standards of ICC and hence was denied matches.'

The Ocean Ring Of Yoga

The Ocean Ring Of Yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Naval ships deployed in the Indian Ocean region are visiting ports of friendly foreign countries and spreading the message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' on International Day of Yoga forming an 'Ocean Ring of Yoga'.

Port call by USS Nimitz a landmark event: US

Port call by USS Nimitz a landmark event: US

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

"The first ever port call in India by a US aircraft carrier and a landmark event in US-India bilateral relations," the American embassy in Delhi said in a release.

Citizens swarm Chennai's beaches for Operation Cleanup

Citizens swarm Chennai's beaches for Operation Cleanup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Over 5,000 volunteers from 120 corporates, NGOs, schools, colleges, running groups, social organisations and individuals participated in the massive Chennai Coastal Cleanup drive held on June 7 morning. S Saraswathi reports.

Chennai completes a journey of 371 years

Chennai completes a journey of 371 years

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

From a tiny fishing village to a high-tech metropolis with major automobile units, a thriving information technology industry and pride as the cultural capital of the South, it's been a long and eventful journey for Chennai, which turns 371 on Sunday.

Vijay Amritraj downplays 'Chennai controversies'

Vijay Amritraj downplays 'Chennai controversies'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

"Am I a mascot for this tournament?," asked Vijay Amritraj, somewhat perplexed being asked variations of the same question.

ACT Hockey: How India outplayed Pakistan

ACT Hockey: How India outplayed Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'We had a game plan, we stuck to it'

Chennai Open: Fognini's injury sends Yuki into quarters

Chennai Open: Fognini's injury sends Yuki into quarters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Yuki Bhambri became only the third Indian to reach the singles quarter-finals of an ATP World Tour event at home after winning his second round against an unfit world number 16 Fabio Fognini even as Ramkumar Ramanathan's fairytale run came to an end in Chennai on Thursday.

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Asian Games: Here's what motivates squash veteran Joshna!

Asian Games: Here's what motivates squash veteran Joshna!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Joshna Chinappa is making a 'mind-boggling' sixth appearance at the Asian Games, having made her debut as a 15-year-old a couple of decades ago in 2002.

Wawrinka gets second time lucky in Chennai

Wawrinka gets second time lucky in Chennai

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

Stanislas Wawrinka was not supposed to play at the Chennai Open this year. However, following a change of schedule (and desire), the Swiss requested for and obtained a wild card for the event.

Dhoni's khichdi diet led India to World Cup glory!

Dhoni's khichdi diet led India to World Cup glory!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Virender Sehwag unveils Dhoni's secret superstition during the 2011 Cricket World Cup!

Yeh Hai India: Remember That Morning 18 Years Ago

Yeh Hai India: Remember That Morning 18 Years Ago

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

18 years ago, an angry sea wreaked havoc across coastal Tamil Nadu and the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

No links with Jaffer Sadiq: DMK on ex-functionary after NCB arrest

No links with Jaffer Sadiq: DMK on ex-functionary after NCB arrest

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The DMK also warned of legal action against those who attempt to link Sadiq with either the party or its leaders.

Chennai Open: Prashanth qualifies; Granollers retires

Chennai Open: Prashanth qualifies; Granollers retires

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Vijay Sundar Prasanth made it to the main draw joining compatriots Somdev Devvarman and Ramkumar Ramanthan.

Yeh Hai India: How Monkeys Beat The Cold

Yeh Hai India: How Monkeys Beat The Cold

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

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