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PIX: How Nathalia made Dan Dan Cheeni look SUPER HOT!

PIX: How Nathalia made Dan Dan Cheeni look SUPER HOT!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Item number Nathalia Kaur talks about her first Bollywood item number.

China's badminton legend Lin Dan hangs up his racquet

China's badminton legend Lin Dan hangs up his racquet

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

China's two-time Olympic badminton champion Lin Dan, one of the sport's greatest singles players, announced his retirement on Saturday. The 37-year-old, who won the Olympics singles titles in Beijing in 2008 and the 2012 London Games, has won all the sport's major titles, including five world championships' gold medals.

Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

More than two dozen lawmakers and prominent Indian Americans gathered at the US Capitol for the annual Diwali celebration, highlighting the contributions of the Indian American community and the strong US-India relationship. The event, organized by the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, also featured addresses from several Congressmen and Senators who expressed support for Indian Americans and emphasized the importance of the US-India partnership.

2nd Test: Sri Lanka collapse after Atkinson century

2nd Test: Sri Lanka collapse after Atkinson century

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Gus Atkinson scored a superb maiden century as England's lower order collected quick runs against a ragged Sri Lanka bowling attack to post 427

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The second Test begins on Thursday, with a third and final Test scheduled at Birmingham starting on July 26.

Little-known Subhankar stuns badminton legend Lin Dan

Little-known Subhankar stuns badminton legend Lin Dan

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Unheralded Indian Subhankar Dey shocked multiple time World and Olympic champion Lin Dan 22-20, 21-19 to enter the quarter-finals of the SaarLorLux Open Badminton Championship.

BJP's Ashok Tanwar rejoins Cong, 4th party switch in 5 years

BJP's Ashok Tanwar rejoins Cong, 4th party switch in 5 years

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Tanwar had joined the AAP in April 2022. Before joining the AAP, he was with the Trinamool Congress briefly.

World No.1 Sinner cleared after failed drug tests

World No.1 Sinner cleared after failed drug tests

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

World men's number one Jannik Sinner has been cleared of fault or negligence by an independent tribunal after failing two drug tests in March, the International Tennis Integrity Authority (ITIA) said on Tuesday.

Para shuttler Bhagat suspended for 18 months, to miss Paris Paralympics

Para shuttler Bhagat suspended for 18 months, to miss Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Tokyo gold medallist para shuttler Pramod Bhagat will not be able to defend his title at the Paris Paralympics after he was handed a 18-month suspension for breaching BWF's anti-doping whereabouts clause.

Srikanth sets up clash with Lin Dan at Denmark Open

Srikanth sets up clash with Lin Dan at Denmark Open

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Srikanth needed 35 minutes to get the better of local hope Vittinghus 21-16, 21-10 in the opening round of the US$7,75,000 tournament.

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The Australian actress took home her first-ever Emmy trophy, winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Princess Diana in The Crown.

Chaotic Day at the Oval: England's inconsistency on full display

Chaotic Day at the Oval: England's inconsistency on full display

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the third Test played between England and Sri Lanka at the Oval on Sunday

Nadal, a Warrior Prince, not just the King of Clay

Nadal, a Warrior Prince, not just the King of Clay

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Nadal was much more than a claycourt bully, though. He spent more than 900 successive weeks from 2005 in the ATP's top 10, 209 of them at number one and at the age of 24 became the youngest player to complete the career Grand Slam.

PIX: Sinner-less Italy, Alcaraz's Spain off to winning start

PIX: Sinner-less Italy, Alcaraz's Spain off to winning start

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Italy's Matteo Berrettini beat Brazil's Joao Fonseca to give his side a flying start and Matteo Arnaldi then outlasted Thiago Monteiro to put the hosts into a 2-0 lead.

Why McCullum is sweating over Buttler's fitness

Why McCullum is sweating over Buttler's fitness

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'Hopefully, he will be back from his injuries soon. The priority will be the Champions Trophy, so we are going to make sure he is ready for that.'

Rybakina joins missing list from Olympic tennis

Rybakina joins missing list from Olympic tennis

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The Olympic tennis competition suffered another blow as women's third seed Elena Rybakina joined a lengthy list of non-starters hours after the draw took place at Roland Garros on Thursday

Lakshya gives Lin Dan a scare before losing

Lakshya gives Lin Dan a scare before losing

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Teenage shuttler Lakshya Sen reaffirmed his status as one of India's rising talent as he gave legendary Lin Dan a scare before losing in three games at the Auckland Open Badminton Championship, in Auckland, on Thursday.

French Open: Balaji-Martinez advance to third round

French Open: Balaji-Martinez advance to third round

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

This is Balaji's maiden French Open match victory and overall his fourth in Grand Slams.

Woakes back in England squad for Windies Test series

Woakes back in England squad for Windies Test series

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Woakes returned to the test squad for the first time since July 2023 in what will be England pace great James Anderson's farewell series.

England players meet the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala

England players meet the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Zak Crawley, Tom Hartley, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Gus Atkinson and assistant coach Marcus Trescothick met the Dalai Lama at his residence.

'He Was Always The Same Old Ratan'

'He Was Always The Same Old Ratan'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'Ratan had the quality that JRD and Russi Mody had -- they could walk with kings and never lose the common touch.'

Srikanth loses to Lin Dan after gallant fightback

Srikanth loses to Lin Dan after gallant fightback

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

India's Kidambi Srikanth played his heart out before going down fighting against two-time defending champion Lin Dan in the quarterfinals of the men's singles badminton event at the Rio Olympics on Wednesday. The 21-year-old from Guntur, who had beaten the five-time World Champion from China in the 2014 China Open final, suffered a 6-21 21-11 21-18 loss against the World No. 3 Chinese in a nerve-wrecking match that lasted for an hour and four minutes.

1st Test: Bowlers put England in control on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

1st Test: Bowlers put England in control on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka's decision to bat first backfired when they were all out for 236 on Day 1 of the first Test.

PIX: Germany strike late to hold Swiss and top group

PIX: Germany strike late to hold Swiss and top group

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group A match between Switzerland and Germany, in Frankfurt, on Sunday.

Former legend Van Nistelrooy returns to Man United

Former legend Van Nistelrooy returns to Man United

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Manchester United have appointed their former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy as an assistant to manager Erik ten Hag

1st Test: Calm Root steers England to five-wicket win over Sri Lanka

1st Test: Calm Root steers England to five-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

IMAGES from the Day 4 of the 1st Test between England and Sri Lanka in Manchester on Saturday

1st Test: Smith, Brook steer England to 23-run lead

1st Test: Smith, Brook steer England to 23-run lead

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 propelled England to a 23-run lead over Sri Lanka on day two of the opening Test on Thursday

'Let's be kind': Tennis stars urge fans to stop the hate

'Let's be kind': Tennis stars urge fans to stop the hate

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Iga Swiatek on Thursday called for the sport's governing bodies to provide players with more tools to combat online abuse

'Nothing Can Keep Akshay Down'

'Nothing Can Keep Akshay Down'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Mohanlal and Akshay are two actors who trust me implicitly.'

Disappointed Bhagat opens up on Paris Paralympics ban

Disappointed Bhagat opens up on Paris Paralympics ban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Bhagat is suspended from all badminton-related activities until September 1, 2025. As a result, he won't have the opportunity to defend his title and will miss the marquee event in Paris.

Olympics: Murray makes another great escape in Paris

Olympics: Murray makes another great escape in Paris

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The British duo squandered two match points in a nerve-jangling second set tiebreak and looked to be heading out as the Belgians moved ahead in the third set, leading 9-7.

PICS: Atkinson takes fifer as England crush SL, bag series

PICS: Atkinson takes fifer as England crush SL, bag series

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, on Sunday.

Root's 33rd Test ton puts England in command vs Sri Lanka

Root's 33rd Test ton puts England in command vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, on Thursday.

Dutch hockey double as women beat China in shoot-out

Dutch hockey double as women beat China in shoot-out

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The Netherlands survived a major scare to beat China 3-1 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation to retain their women's title at the Paris Olympics on Friday, giving the Dutch the hockey double after Thursday's men's triumph.

Paris Olympics: 'Lakshya Sen is an amazing player'

Paris Olympics: 'Lakshya Sen is an amazing player'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Viktor Axelsen said the young Lakshya Sen would be among the favourites to win a gold medal at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Lin Dan to make India Super Series debut

Lin Dan to make India Super Series debut

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan of China is all set to make his debut at the fifth edition of the Yonex Sunrise India Open Superseries badminton tournament, scheduled to be held at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here from March 24 to 29.

Canny Switzerland provide blueprint to beat Germany

Canny Switzerland provide blueprint to beat Germany

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann -- who for the third time named the same starting 11 -- is a big fan of Havertz, but the fact an old-school number 9 like Fuellkrug saved the day may prompt calls for the side to have a clear focal point up front.

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Sunday.

Srikanth rallies to beat Lin Dan and enter quarter-finals

Srikanth rallies to beat Lin Dan and enter quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Kidambi Srikanth staged a magnificent comeback to beat five-time World champion Lin Dan of China 18-21, 21-17, 21-16 and enter the men's singles quarter-finals at the Denmark Open on Thursday night. The No.6-ranked Indian ace will meet compatriot Sameer Verma on Friday.

EPL PIX: Bournemouth shock Arsenal; United, Spurs win

EPL PIX: Bournemouth shock Arsenal; United, Spurs win

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

A brilliantly-worked goal by Ryan Christie and a Justin Kluivert penalty gave Bournemouth shock 2-0 Premier League win at home to 10-man Arsenal.