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Will Pakistan survive in must-win clash vs Bangladesh?

Will Pakistan survive in must-win clash vs Bangladesh?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Pakistan expected to give all in must-win World Cup clash against Bangladesh

SC refuses to stay Krishna Janambhoomi-idgah suits in Allahabad HC

SC refuses to stay Krishna Janambhoomi-idgah suits in Allahabad HC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the proceedings before the Allahabad high court on suits related to the Sri Krishna Janambhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute, saying it will not be fair to interfere with the high court order without hearing both the sides.

Dazzling Man City disappearing into the distance

Dazzling Man City disappearing into the distance

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Manchester City soared above the fog swirling round the Etihad Stadium to demolish Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 and leave the rest of the Premier League peering into the distance in search of Pep Guardiola's record-breaking team on Saturday.

Shreyas Iyer works overtime to solve short ball woes

Shreyas Iyer works overtime to solve short ball woes

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Shreyas Iyer trained hard in the nets with the aim of overcoming his longstanding struggles ahead of the World Cup game against Sri Lanka.

Viswanath on Kohli: 'He achieved one hell of a thing'

Viswanath on Kohli: 'He achieved one hell of a thing'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Kohli also became the first batter ever to break the 700-run barrier in a single World Cup edition with one more game to go.

Modi, Hasina open first NE-Bangladesh rail link, can reach Kolkata faster now

Modi, Hasina open first NE-Bangladesh rail link, can reach Kolkata faster now

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The cross-border rail project near Tripura's capital Agartala and Akhaura in Bangladesh is expected to boost cross-border trade, and significantly reduce the travel time between Agartala and Kolkata via Dhaka.

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Prakash Bhandari salutes the spirit of Abebe Bikila who twice won the Olympic Marathon in record times.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev march into quarters

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev march into quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time on Monday

Why this Kenyan runner is going the distance for Israel...

Why this Kenyan runner is going the distance for Israel...

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Chemtai, a diminutive 27-year-old and a marathon novice, gained Israeli citizenship earlier this year through her coach, Dan Salpeter, after the two married in Kenya. They will be in Rio next month.

World Cup: Can Sri Lankan young guns shine vs SA?

World Cup: Can Sri Lankan young guns shine vs SA?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Injury-hit Sri Lanka and South Africa seek winning start to World Cup

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Kerala's election discourse operates surreptitiously. Its explicit face focuses on important national and local issues. At the same time, it seeks to secure apt communal equations to ensure votes, notes Shyam G Menon.

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Catch J Baby in theatres, and if you want to watch more touching Tamil stories on the dysfunctional family, Arjun Menon lists where you can find them on OTT.

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.

Running for life

Running for life

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Business consultant by profession and an endurance runner by passion, Sumedha Mahajan, author of just-released book Miles to Run Before I Sleep, created history when she ran as the only woman in a team of five from Delhi to Mumbai in 2012. In a conversation with Rediff.com, Sumedha truns the spotlight on the big takeaway from the event that changed her life.

Gifted quarter-miler Priya Mohan sets eyes on Asian Games medal

Gifted quarter-miler Priya Mohan sets eyes on Asian Games medal

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Talented Priya Habbathanahalli Mohan aims to become the fastest quarter-miler of the country once again with an aim to bag a medal in the upcoming Asian Games.

The Shami Storm: India's bowling superstar this World Cup

The Shami Storm: India's bowling superstar this World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

As Mohammed Shami walked back to the top of his run-up, Virat Kohli geed the fans at the Wankhede Stadium to go full throat with their chants - Shaamii! Shaamii! They obliged merrily.

Should Selectors Stick With The Old Or...

Should Selectors Stick With The Old Or...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

We need to make sensible choices that are in the long-term interest of Indian cricket -- and the game itself, suggests Indrajit Gupta.

Pitroda apologises for 1984 remark; Cong distances itself

Pitroda apologises for 1984 remark; Cong distances itself

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The remarks reflect the "arrogance" of the Congress, he said addressing a poll rally on the last day of campaigning for the sixth phase in Haryana's Rohtak.

Athletics: Worlds set for big return to Europe

Athletics: Worlds set for big return to Europe

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Forty years after its first edition, the world athletics championships get underway in Budapest on Saturday with over 2,000 athletes from 202 countries taking part over nine days of what could be record-breaking action.

IPL Eliminator: Confident MI ready for showdown with LSG

IPL Eliminator: Confident MI ready for showdown with LSG

Rediff.com23 May 2023

With MI's batting finally clicking, LSG bowlers have task cut out

SWOT: Sri Lanka have an overflowing cup of worries ahead of WC

SWOT: Sri Lanka have an overflowing cup of worries ahead of WC

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Lanka's entry into the 2023 World Cup is marked with injuries, modest form of players and rumours of the team getting a new captain that was put to rest at the last minute.

Nikhat signs off with bronze; Parveen seals Olympic berth

Nikhat signs off with bronze; Parveen seals Olympic berth

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

In women's events, the semi-finalists in the 50kg, 54kg, 57kg, and 60kg as well as the finalists in the 66kg and 75kg will qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Fintech Lenders Gave Rs 29,875 Crore

Fintech Lenders Gave Rs 29,875 Crore

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'The last year's growth is a foretaste of things to come in the retail credit market.'

Love running? Then you'll love this

Love running? Then you'll love this

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The liking for a running shoe is mostly driven by how it 'feels' and the Floatride Run Flexweave feels close to perfect, says Dhruv Munjal.

Suryakumar continues to rule T20 rankings

Suryakumar continues to rule T20 rankings

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Suryakumar Kumar is within striking distance of England batter Dawid Malan in the race to hold the highest rating of all time for men's T20I batters.

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the leadership of our armed forces and security agencies, the judiciary and more than all of these, our typical newsroom. That is the biggest message from this breathless rise of Indian cricket, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

No novel pathogen behind recent outbreak: China to WHO

No novel pathogen behind recent outbreak: China to WHO

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Even when China's widely-publicised exchange with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in response to the queries over the reports of surging cases of mycoplasma pneumonia and influenza flu triggered the worldwide alert, including in India, China said the spike in respiratory diseases was due to an 'immunity gap'.

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Upon his arrival in Beirut on Thursday, the Iranian minister said, "Some European officials asked me if there were any chances that new fronts might open up against the Zionist regime?"

Prabhsimran, Harpreet Keep Punjab In Hunt

Prabhsimran, Harpreet Keep Punjab In Hunt

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Prabhsimran Singh has played a couple of good knocks this season, but on Saturday he was on fire!

WTC Final: India need 280 to win on Day 5

WTC Final: India need 280 to win on Day 5

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

India will be hoping to pull off a miracle on Sunday by surviving Australia's relentless bowling onslaught.

What Pranab Mukherjee thought about Rahul Gandhi

What Pranab Mukherjee thought about Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'If Rahul couldn't persuade his colleagues without resorting to theatrics, then maybe politics wasn't his calling

Why this doctor, 52, will run for 12 hours on I-Day

Why this doctor, 52, will run for 12 hours on I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Dr Anand Patil hopes to spread the message of embracing a healthy lifestyle.

Sable to take learnings from World C'ships failure into Asiad

Sable to take learnings from World C'ships failure into Asiad

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'I will be running for timing in Asian Games. The training I had, I hope to record my personal best and win the race.'

Kohli's 49th ton quest resumes where it all started

Kohli's 49th ton quest resumes where it all started

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Who knows the world record equalling 49th hundred might just happen at the same venue where it all started.

Ice Ice Baby! The Antarctic Ice Marathon...

Ice Ice Baby! The Antarctic Ice Marathon...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Organisers describe it as "the southernmost marathon on Earth".

Gadkari unveils prototype of world's first BS-VI-compliant flex-fuel car

Gadkari unveils prototype of world's first BS-VI-compliant flex-fuel car

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday unveiled the prototype of the world's first Bharat Stage (BS)-VI-compliant electrified flex-fuel car, developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor. The car, which runs on 100 per cent ethanol (E100), is based on the Toyota Innova HyCross. It can cover 40 per cent of its distance on ethanol and the remaining 60 per cent on electric, with the petrol engine shut off.

Asian Games: Baliyan second Indian woman to win shot put bronze!

Asian Games: Baliyan second Indian woman to win shot put bronze!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Kiran Baliyan became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal in shot put event in 72 years.

Three of Us Review: Wistful, Wonderful Walk Down Memory Lane

Three of Us Review: Wistful, Wonderful Walk Down Memory Lane

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

It's simply heart-warming to watch Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat and Swanand Kirkire bring out the optimism in Three of Us, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Rajdhani, Vande Bharat among many trains cancelled due to Kurmi stir

Rajdhani, Vande Bharat among many trains cancelled due to Kurmi stir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Several trains under the purview of SER and ECoR were cancelled or diverted on Wednesday, including the premium Rajdhani Express and Vande Bharat Express, owing to the blockade by members of the Kurmi community in Jharkhand and Odisha, officials said.

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Romania clinch top spot; France held

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Romania clinch top spot; France held

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the Euro 2024 qualifiers played on Tuesday.