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Gunathilaka's controversial dismissal mars Windies win

Gunathilaka's controversial dismissal mars Windies win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Gunathilaka dismissal was followed by a couple of run-outs as Sri Lanka lost their rhythm and were all out for 232. Hosts West Indies completed the chase with three overs to spare.

'IPL will be a nice build-up for T20 WC'

'IPL will be a nice build-up for T20 WC'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Talking of his role as Australia's interim coach, McDonald said he has yet to hold formal discussions with governing body Cricket Australia about the possibility of taking up the full-time role following the exit of Justin Langer.

We are pulling for you: Navratilova backs Osaka

We are pulling for you: Navratilova backs Osaka

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'As athletes we are taught to take care of our body, and perhaps the mental and emotional aspect gets short shrift'

How to WFH Productively: Smart Tips

How to WFH Productively: Smart Tips

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Set your personal work aside during your work hours. Or else, it may lead to delays and slips in your deliverables at work.

Why THAT look, Bhumi!

Why THAT look, Bhumi!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Have you seen Tisca so HAWT? And why has Sonal gone traditional?

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal sets up Kyrgios semis; Halep to face Rybakina in last four

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal sets up Kyrgios semis; Halep to face Rybakina in last four

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 10 of the Wimbledon 2022 Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Wednesday.

Kohli is best batsman in the world, will always remember him: Paine

Kohli is best batsman in the world, will always remember him: Paine

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Virat Kohli seems to have left an indelible mark on Australian Test captain Tim Paine, who says he will "always remember" the Indian skipper for being the world's best batsman, capable of also getting under the opposition's skin with his competitiveness.

A Swayamvar With A Difference

A Swayamvar With A Difference

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Lakshmanan contracted polio when he was only three months old. 'I didn't want to go for the swayamvar, but my uncle convinced me to attend.' He sat close to the door at the swayamvar. And then, Rohini walked in. Both her legs, too, were afflicted with polio.

To Ukraine, With Love

To Ukraine, With Love

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'If I had to describe my experience of the people in one word, it would be 'warmth'.' 'They opened their hearts and homes for us.'

'Secularism may not survive in India'

'Secularism may not survive in India'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'You will see more laws that treat Hindus and non-Hindus, especially Muslims, quite unequally.' 'Once you see this kind of erosion of secularism, it will be very hard to get it back.'

'In some ways, India is already a Hindu rashtra'

'In some ways, India is already a Hindu rashtra'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'The way discrimination against Muslims has become almost normalised is very upsetting.'

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Dutch cricket ventures to a new frontier in maiden New Zealand voyage

From BJP Nemesis To Modi's 'Small Soldier'

From BJP Nemesis To Modi's 'Small Soldier'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The transformation of the Modi-Shah baiting Hardik Patel into saffron poster boy.

'Listen to Raj saheb's May 1 speech'

'Listen to Raj saheb's May 1 speech'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'We don't feel that the law and order situation will turn bad because of our agitation.'

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If you love India, you cannot weaponise religion to stay in power, asserts Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

The Fame Game Review

The Fame Game Review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

What The Fame Game showcases is the depth and marvels of Madhuri as she switches between star and human, mother and woman, notes Sukanya Verma.

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Argentina overcame its Copa America penalty shootout demons

Is Sushant's Byomkesh Bakshi getting a sequel?

Is Sushant's Byomkesh Bakshi getting a sequel?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The original idea was to make a series of Byomkesh films based on the stories by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. But after the cold reception to the film, Producer Aditya Chopra dropped the idea.

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Nir Eyal lists 4 urgent steps to save yourself countless hours of mindless phone time.

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open on Day 3.

No fans in stands: Nadal, Djokovic miss the 'energy'

No fans in stands: Nadal, Djokovic miss the 'energy'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Tournaments continue to be played in front of a handful of fans at most.

China taking advantage of Covid situation: US official

China taking advantage of Covid situation: US official

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell made the remark on Thursday, adding that the Trump administration is closely watching the Indo-China situation.

Rashid corroborates accusations of racism against Vaughan

Rashid corroborates accusations of racism against Vaughan

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Rafiq had made allegations of institutional racism against Yorkshire, whom Vaughan formerly captained and Rashid still plays for. He had claimed that Vaughan said to a group of the team's Asian players that there were "too many of you lot, we need to do something about it" before a match in 2009.

Expects lies, dirty tactics: Harris on Trump's birther attacks

Expects lies, dirty tactics: Harris on Trump's birther attacks

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Harris said that she wants Black communities to be hyper-aware of attempts to suppress their votes.

US Open: Brady tames Kerber to reach quarters

US Open: Brady tames Kerber to reach quarters

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 7 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Sunday.

Diljit Dosanjh shares I-T certificate to refute reports of probe

Diljit Dosanjh shares I-T certificate to refute reports of probe

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The actor had earlier taken to Twitter on Sunday to share his "platinum certificate" from the ministry for filing his tax returns for the year 2019-2020 to refute rumours.

Aarya 2 Review

Aarya 2 Review

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Sushmita Sen's combination of blazing authority and maternal anxiety are perfectly cast as a woman thrown in the centre of chaos in Aarya 2, observes Sukanya Verma.

New to online learning? 14 TIPS for beginners

New to online learning? 14 TIPS for beginners

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Choose a place with bright lighting and always sit at the opposite angle so that people can see you clearly.

Bigg Boss OTT: Shamita-Raqesh FIGHT!

Bigg Boss OTT: Shamita-Raqesh FIGHT!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The Bigg Boss jodis don't seem to be getting along!

'No one will marry you': Why Sania was told to stop tennis

'No one will marry you': Why Sania was told to stop tennis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

A trailblazer in Indian tennis, Sania Mirza revealed that as a child, she was once asked to stop playing as "no one would marry" her if her complexion turned "dark" due to the rigours of an outdoor sport.

'Saina drew inspiration from her relationship with Kashyap'

'Saina drew inspiration from her relationship with Kashyap'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Former national badminton coach Vimal Kumar lauded Saina Nehwal for not letting her relationship with fellow shuttler Parupalli Kashyap affect her game.

'Dilip Kumar never made me feel small'

'Dilip Kumar never made me feel small'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'One small twitch of his eye could convey more than a thousand words.'

Desi couple goes skiing in sari, lungi

Desi couple goes skiing in sari, lungi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Their skiing adventure is trending on the Internet right now!

'Kohli's decision to quit captaincy didn't impact RCB's performance'

'Kohli's decision to quit captaincy didn't impact RCB's performance'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Virat Kohli's decision to quit Royal Challengers Bangalore captaincy after the ongoing season had no impact on the team's performance against Kolkata Knight Riders, asserted head coach Mike Hesson.

King Richard Review

King Richard Review

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Will Smith, who had once portrayed the irreverent Muhammad Ali with such aplomb, brings the character of Richard Williams alive. The accent, the dialect, the body-language and the ever-present chip on the shoulder, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Jaydev to donate 10 per cent of salary to COVID battle

Jaydev to donate 10 per cent of salary to COVID battle

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Jaydev Unadkat will donate 10 percent of his IPL salary to help COVID-19 patients

Zverev wins Tokyo Games men's singles gold

Zverev wins Tokyo Games men's singles gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The 24-year-old, who has yet to win a Grand Slam title, was in stunning form as he defeated Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-1 to become the first German man to win a singles Olympic gold.

BharatPe co-founder Nakrani lauds board action on unseating Grover

BharatPe co-founder Nakrani lauds board action on unseating Grover

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

BharatPe co-founder Shashvat Nakrani has accused Ashneer Grover, with whom he had co-founded the payment startup, of creating a false narrative about the company, and said the board acted quickly and decisively in unseating him after receiving finds of a PwC report. BharatPe, which allows shop owners to make digital payments through QR codes, last week stripped Grover of all titles and positions over his alleged "misdeeds" and may take further legal actions, including clawing back of some of his shareholding. In a letter to employees, Nakrani said the Grover episode was an aberration and not the norm at BharatPe, and went on to defend the board who he said were celebrated names in the banking and financial services industry.

'Student life is very good in Ukraine'

'Student life is very good in Ukraine'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'There is a healthy culture of learning.'

Take this Bollywood quiz!

Take this Bollywood quiz!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma presents another round of our fun and filmi Bollywood quiz for you.