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'Satisfying to see IPL taking place after the hurdles'

'Satisfying to see IPL taking place after the hurdles'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

This year's viewership will be highest ever, says IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel.

US Grand Prix: Hamilton fastest as fans shut out by rain

US Grand Prix: Hamilton fastest as fans shut out by rain

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was quickest for Mercedes in a rainswept final US Grand Prix practice session on Saturday that was held behind closed doors due to the weather conditions.

Focus on Germany as Bundesliga resumes amid coronavirus

Focus on Germany as Bundesliga resumes amid coronavirus

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The gaze of the sporting world will fall on Germany this weekend as the Bundlesliga becomes the first major soccer league to emerge from the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. All 18 clubs will crank back into action in what could act as a catalyst for other leagues to follow suit.

Here's what Tendulkar expects from Ganguly as BCCI president

Here's what Tendulkar expects from Ganguly as BCCI president

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Ganguly is set to be elected unopposed BCCI president on October 23 at the Board's Annual General Meeting.

Why the Mumbai Police is upset with Varun Dhawan

Why the Mumbai Police is upset with Varun Dhawan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Is Varun running from the law? Naah!

Finding window to reschedule 5th Test: BCCI

Finding window to reschedule 5th Test: BCCI

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Ahead of the fifth and final Test against England, India's junior physio Yogesh Parmar tested positive for COVID-19 in Manchester, leading to the cancellation of the team's training session on Thursday.

US Open organisers pleased with line-up despite dropouts

US Open organisers pleased with line-up despite dropouts

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Dowse said that the women's competition will see 10 former Grand Slam champions, including 23-time major winner Serena Williams, along with 81 of the top 100. In the men's event, seven of the world top ten are competing.

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Radhika Apte's espionage skills, a quartet of romances in Visakhapatnam and a whole lot of other adventures and thrills, there's tons of action to catch on OTT this week.

How 'working in office' will never be the same again

How 'working in office' will never be the same again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Fear of the disease has affected the way employees commute, the number of coffee breaks they take, and even their conversations with colleagues. Does a restricted environment affect the spirit of interaction and collaboration that offices are meant to inspire, wonders Ranjita Ganesan.

EPL PIX: Fabinho strike earns Liverpool battling win

EPL PIX: Fabinho strike earns Liverpool battling win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Fabinho's first-half goal earned Liverpool a 1-0 win at Burnley

Brady wins his 7th Super Bowl at 43

Brady wins his 7th Super Bowl at 43

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Tom Brady leads Buccaneers to Super Bowl win on home field

Asia Cup postponed due to COVID-19, Sri Lanka swap hosting rights with Pakistan

Asia Cup postponed due to COVID-19, Sri Lanka swap hosting rights with Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The ACC said in a statement it is hoping to stage the Twenty20 competition, which will feature six countries including India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, in June next year.

ASK MF Guru: 'Want to get Rs 5 crores in 20 years'

ASK MF Guru: 'Want to get Rs 5 crores in 20 years'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Real Kashmir FC boss: 'This is not new to us'

Real Kashmir FC boss: 'This is not new to us'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'Things changed for us and all the children in the valley when we won the Second Division' 'When we played our I-League home matches it was always a full house. Rain, snow, sunshine, our fans came to cheer for us'

NBA aims to fight global pandemic with 'NBA Together'

NBA aims to fight global pandemic with 'NBA Together'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

NBA aims to launch 'NBA Together' - a global community and social engagement campaign that aims to support, engage, educate and inspire youth, families and fans in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

No resumption of international hockey anytime soon

No resumption of international hockey anytime soon

Rediff.com20 May 2020

International hockey can resume only after COVID-19 vaccine is developed: FIH

PIX: Serena battles to victory against Dutch qualifier

PIX: Serena battles to victory against Dutch qualifier

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Serena Williams shook off some COVID-19 layoff rust to grind out a 7-6(6), 3-6, 7-6(0) win over Dutch qualifier Arantxa Rus on Monday to move into the third round of the Western and Southern Open.

Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier

Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The football teams will be competing amid a tense political backdrop with international negotiations stalled over North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.

Davis Cup and Fed Cup Finals postponed to 2021

Davis Cup and Fed Cup Finals postponed to 2021

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Tennis's flagship team events the Davis Cup and Fed Cup Finals have been postponed until 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Friday. Professional tennis has been suspended since March and will not return until August.

Negative report or 2 vaccine jabs to enter counting hall: EC

Negative report or 2 vaccine jabs to enter counting hall: EC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Candidates or their agents who have received both the doses of Covid-19 vaccine can also enter the counting hall on May 2 when votes for Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu will be counted, according to the guidelines issued on Wednesday.

Spinners will play a huge role in T20 World Cup: Rashid

Spinners will play a huge role in T20 World Cup: Rashid

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The ICC T20 World Cup will belong to the spinners, Afghanistan's star leg-break bowler Rashid Khan asserted, and said they can beat any team if they bat well in the showpiece.

SLC requests BCCI for scheduled series in July

SLC requests BCCI for scheduled series in July

Rediff.com15 May 2020

India is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka for three one-dayers and as many T20 internationals in June-July, which is currently under threat due to the global health crisis, which has infected over 40 lakh people globally and forced a cricket shutdown.

Organisers told not to hold Madrid Open amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Organisers told not to hold Madrid Open amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Madrid Open, which was rescheduled to take place from Sept. 12-20 and features both men's and women's events, is an important tournament for the players to prepare for the French Open which now begins on Sept. 27.

German Cup final on July 4 in empty stadium

German Cup final on July 4 in empty stadium

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Women's Bundesliga can restart on May 29, says the German Football Association (DFB).

IPL player reports corrupt approach; BCCI on high alert

IPL player reports corrupt approach; BCCI on high alert

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The 13th edition of the IPL is being held in the UAE in a bio-secure environment, which has significantly reduced the chance for persons with dubious credentials approaching the player directly.

French Open pushed back one week, includes qualifying draw

French Open pushed back one week, includes qualifying draw

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

An FFT statement said it had consulted with the ATP, WTA and International Tennis Federation (ITF) to allow the Roland-Garros showpiece the benefit of an extra week.

Citi Open in Washington cancelled due to coronavirus disruption

Citi Open in Washington cancelled due to coronavirus disruption

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Citi Open in Washington, which was scheduled to restart the men's ATP Tour after the COVID-19 shutdown, has been cancelled for 2020, organisers announced on Tuesday. The tournament was set to begin on August 14 and serve as a build-up for the US Open but the organisers said concerns about travel restrictions and recent trends in the coronavirus outbreak had led to the decision to scrap the event.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

'Cricket should resume only after COVID-19 is eradicated'

'Cricket should resume only after COVID-19 is eradicated'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The 2011 World Cup hero feels a player already has to deal with an intense pressure while on the field and the thinking about the virus will draw the attention away from focussing on the game.

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: What You Should Know

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: What You Should Know

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The main architectural lesson demonstrated by this project is how sacred spaces that have immense spiritual and heritage value, located in dense urban settings, can be transformed in a respectful and sensitive manner.

'Manchester United can take next step with Europa success'

'Manchester United can take next step with Europa success'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the next step in his side's development would be securing a trophy as they look to cap off a promising season by winning the Europa League. United, who finished third in the Premier League, hold a 5-0 lead over Austrian side LASK Linz heading into the second leg of their last-16 tie which will be played without fans at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Soccer PIX: Atletico slump to defeat; win for Napoli

Soccer PIX: Atletico slump to defeat; win for Napoli

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Football action from across Europe in matches played on Saturday

Serena 'cannot wait' to compete in this year's US Open

Serena 'cannot wait' to compete in this year's US Open

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Serena Williams was the runner-up in Flushing Meadows each of the past two years

Stay home, keep positive frame of mind: BAI to players, officials

Stay home, keep positive frame of mind: BAI to players, officials

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has urged its players and officials to "keep a positive frame of mind" and "stay home" to contribute in the fight against the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in a nationwide lockdown.

COVID-19: Taiwanese shuttler tests positive; Indians shocked!

COVID-19: Taiwanese shuttler tests positive; Indians shocked!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

India's shuttlers, including London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal, expressed shock after reports emerged that a sparring partner of the Taiwanese national team, who was in Birmingham during the All England Championship, tested positive for the coronavirus.

India's 2022 FIFA WC qualifying round match rescheduled

India's 2022 FIFA WC qualifying round match rescheduled

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The Indian football team's postponed 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying round game against Asian champions Qatar at home was on Friday rescheduled to October 8 as the continental body proposed new dates for the matches. India are then scheduled to take on Bangladesh away on November 12 before hosting Afghanistan on November 17.

Hope virus subsides and show goes on: Shah Rukh Khan on IPL

Hope virus subsides and show goes on: Shah Rukh Khan on IPL

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Kolkata Kight Riders co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Saturday said he is hopeful of the coronavirus pandemic subsiding and a deferred Indian Premier League going ahead next month with all the necessary health precautions in place. A day after the start of the IPL was suspended from March 29 to April 15 by the BCCI, the franchise owners had a meeting before the IPL Governing Council meet in Mumbai.

IPL will have two-and-half month window in next FTP: Shah

IPL will have two-and-half month window in next FTP: Shah

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

BCCI secretary Jay Shah spoke on a range of subjects related to Indian cricket, IPL's place in the global cricket calendar, running the cricket establishment in times of COVID-19 and the road ahead for both Indian cricket and IPL.

Euro football: Celta sink Granada; Ligue 1 game abandoned

Euro football: Celta sink Granada; Ligue 1 game abandoned

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Bastia game abandoned after fans attack Lyon players