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Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Chess grandmasters resume COVID-delayed tournament in Russia

How to use a menstrual cup

How to use a menstrual cup

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It is easier to insert the cup when you are relaxed and if you do it when you do not have your periods, the process will be better, suggests Srijana Bagaria, co-founder, Pee Safe.

French Open champion Ostapenko keen to show her best against Venus

French Open champion Ostapenko keen to show her best against Venus

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Latvian Jelena Ostapenko believes she is getting better with every round and hopes to showcase the best of her abilities against five-time champion Venus Williams in the Wimbledon quarter-finals later on Tuesday.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Nadal in quarters; Djokovic survives

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Nadal in quarters; Djokovic survives

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

My life lesson: 'Wake up early and work on yourself'

My life lesson: 'Wake up early and work on yourself'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Rediff readers share their life lessons. You can share yours too.

Being a Bollywood outsider is tough!

Being a Bollywood outsider is tough!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'For us outsiders, the first break comes with a lot of difficulty.' 'In case of people from the industry, the first couple of breaks are taken care of.' 'They are guided and taught while we have nowhere to look for guidance.'

Aus make hash of it: A saga of dropped catches, missed run-out chances

Aus make hash of it: A saga of dropped catches, missed run-out chances

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The Australians only had themselves to blame for their defeat on Friday as they had several opportunities to turn the game their way.

'Three wise monkeys' statue, charkha gifted to Trump

'Three wise monkeys' statue, charkha gifted to Trump

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Besides the talisman and Gandhi's autobiography, the Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust gifted Trump and Melania three handspun khesh (a form of fabric) made up of khadi that is inspired by a sari of Gandhi's wife Kasturba Gandhi, a booklet containing 150 quotes of the Mahatma, printed on khadi paper, an official of the trust said.

Cooking, virtual practice: How India's lovebird archers kill lockdown boredom

Cooking, virtual practice: How India's lovebird archers kill lockdown boredom

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'My day starts off with Pranayam and visualisation practice for about 45 minutes. After breakfast, it's time to learn some cooking'

IPL 2020: The TOP 10 batsmen

IPL 2020: The TOP 10 batsmen

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The batsmen who made a mark at this year's IPL.

Faced with uphill task, Lalu comes out with subdued war cry

Faced with uphill task, Lalu comes out with subdued war cry

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Asking the people of Bihar to bring their own government to power, the post made a veiled reference to the alleged high handedness of bureaucracy under the JD(U)-BJP rule but fell shy of a frontal attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his arch rival, or the near hegemonic saffron party which considers him a bete noire.

Bigg Boss Day 3: Who is Rashami giving her heart to?

Bigg Boss Day 3: Who is Rashami giving her heart to?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Is love in the air?

Exclusive! How Pujara battled pain to defy Aussies

Exclusive! How Pujara battled pain to defy Aussies

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'I couldn't even hold my bat, but I still wanted to carry on batting despite the amount of pain because me staying there was important for the team.' 'It was tough, but if you want to win matches for your team, if you want to contribute, then you will have to overcome such challenges.'

'No excuse for balanced Pakistan at World Cup'

'No excuse for balanced Pakistan at World Cup'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Afridi reckoned a good start could take the 1992 champions all the way to the July 14 final at the Lord's.

'Injured La Liga players will benefit from break'

'Injured La Liga players will benefit from break'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Second half of abandoned Rayo-Albacete will kick-off proceedings on return.

27 of top 100 cos can't sustain current wage bill: Deloitte study

27 of top 100 cos can't sustain current wage bill: Deloitte study

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

These companies, the study said, will have to either dip into its cash balance or borrow in short term.

Sangakkara, Kumble back Rohit's decision to open in IPL-12

Sangakkara, Kumble back Rohit's decision to open in IPL-12

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has already announced his decision to open in all the games, keeping an eye on the ODI World Cup, which will begin after the IPL.

'I'm not a scandalous person'

'I'm not a scandalous person'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'If today, I have to take up a nude role, I will, if I like the script and the director.'' 'It has to affect me as a script and be meaningful.' 'It should not be to titillate the audience.'

Rahane, Pujara on batting against the pink ball

Rahane, Pujara on batting against the pink ball

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

'Under lights, with the late swing, it is challenging for batsmen'

Scope for improvement, Kings XI captain Ashwin tells team

Scope for improvement, Kings XI captain Ashwin tells team

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin said his side has a lot of scope for improvement after they encountered yet another close game, against Sunrisers Hyderabad, in the Indian Premier League.

'Don't try to jump into a job right after the lockdown'

'Don't try to jump into a job right after the lockdown'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'It will be a competitive market more than ever due to the layoffs that have happened.'

Coming soon: The Pro Volleyball League

Coming soon: The Pro Volleyball League

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'For the first couple of years, it is about building the league.' 'We are positive that the quality of matches will attract eyeballs.'

Rising child healthcare cost? Opt for family floater plan

Rising child healthcare cost? Opt for family floater plan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Once the child is 90 days old, parents must add her to the family health floater cover, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The crash between a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 and a Saudia Boeing 747 over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana occurred 24 years ago.' During the lockdown, journalist Bhavya Dore reported on it from her home. Her article found a proud mention in the Bloomsburg Jealousy List 2020.

Champions League: Leipzig eliminate Spurs; Atalanta through

Champions League: Leipzig eliminate Spurs; Atalanta through

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

RB Leipzig's Marcel Sabitzer scored two early goals as they eased past last year's Champions League finalists Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 in their last 16 second leg tie on Tuesday to reach their first quarter-finals.

PIX: Barack and Michelle Obama's special moments

PIX: Barack and Michelle Obama's special moments

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

We bring you a few special moments that the first couple has shared in the past that were caught on camera.

'Trick' missed, but unlucky Roach is happy!

'Trick' missed, but unlucky Roach is happy!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

"Unlucky" to have missed out on a hat-trick by a whisker, West Indies pacer Kemar Roach said he was just happy to be in contention for the feat against a strong Indian batting line-up.

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

With the lockdown in force, live online teaching has become the order of the day, report Peerzada Abrar and Sai Ishwar.

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'The 2014 Australia tour and the brand of cricket played by the team laid a great foundation of the brilliant run of success enjoyed across all formats and conditions.' 'It also coincided with Virat Kohli enjoying the responsibilities of leading the team and then putting his heart and soul into taking the Indian team to ascend many unconquered summits.'

'This is the best chance to beat Australia in Australia'

'This is the best chance to beat Australia in Australia'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

'Australia will be a different proposition... the pitches will be completely different than England.'

'Doesn't feel like a bad season for Royal Challengers'

'Doesn't feel like a bad season for Royal Challengers'

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Perennial underachievers Royal Challengers Bangalore endured another disappointing IPL campaign, but their performance in the second half of Season-12 has given them something to be proud of, said skipper Virat Kohli, after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets, in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

Murray battles to first singles win on tour since January in Zhuhai

Murray battles to first singles win on tour since January in Zhuhai

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray won his first ATP tour singles match in nearly nine months with a 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-1 victory over American Tennys Sandgren in the opening round of the Zhuhai Championships.

Injuries threaten to derail India ahead of England Tests

Injuries threaten to derail India ahead of England Tests

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

India's carefully devised plan to triumph in England seems to be coming undone with injuries to their key bowlers.

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

It would be the biggest Conservative victory since 1987, the poll suggests.

Here's why Watson is thanking Dhoni and Fleming

Here's why Watson is thanking Dhoni and Fleming

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Thanks to Watson's knock, CSK chased down a target of 176 with six wickets to spare.

Lockdown: How WE pay for Centre-states trust deficit

Lockdown: How WE pay for Centre-states trust deficit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'A hundred days later, it is a moot point whether the lockdown has been partially or totally effective, or, as sceptics indicate, plain ineffective.' 'Did it actually deflect infections and the loss of lives, or was it merely a hasty decision rammed down the populace's throats that choked the economy and caused the searing tragedy of dispossessed migrant workers?' ask Radha Roy Biswas and Manoj Mohanka.

Aussies disappointed as Paine drops Kohli

Aussies disappointed as Paine drops Kohli

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Australia were disappointed to miss out on the prized wicket of Virat Kohli on a tough opening day of the third Test

How India avenged their series-opening loss to Sri Lanka

How India avenged their series-opening loss to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Paceman Thakur led India's disciplined effort with the ball to restrict Sri Lanka to a below-par 152 for nine in a rain-hit match which was reduced to a 19-overs-a-side contest.

US-UK relationship 'highest level of special': Trump

US-UK relationship 'highest level of special': Trump

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

He said Brexit was an "incredible opportunity" and "whatever" the UK did after it left the European Union was "OK with me".

Why Rohit will open the batting in IPL-12

Why Rohit will open the batting in IPL-12

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The major factor behind Rohit's decision to open is that he won't have much time to prepare for the World Cup, which starts in England on May 30, a couple of weeks after the IPL ends.