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Vaishali extends lead in Norway Chess, Praggnanandhaa loses

Vaishali extends lead in Norway Chess, Praggnanandhaa loses

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Vaishali stretched her lead to 2.5 points following her second win under classical time control.

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.

Tata Steel Chess: Indian GM Vidit keeps lead; Praggnanandhaa posts first win

Tata Steel Chess: Indian GM Vidit keeps lead; Praggnanandhaa posts first win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Gujrathi settled for a draw against Russia's Andrey Esipenko to stay in the lead with three points

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Medvedev in Round 4

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Medvedev in Round 4

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.

India defeat Bangladesh by 56 runs in rain-hit match

India defeat Bangladesh by 56 runs in rain-hit match

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The hosts had to chase 125 in 14 overs under the DLS method to secure their first win of the series.

T20 WC PIX: SA escape to one-run win over Nepal

T20 WC PIX: SA escape to one-run win over Nepal

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between South Africa and Nepal in Kingstown, St. Vincent, on Saturday.

IPL 2024 Ends For Mumbai Indians

IPL 2024 Ends For Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com9 May 2024

MI, who have two games left, will now play for pride as they look to wrap up a dismal season. Even if Mumbai win their last two matches, they can go up to a maximum of 12 points.

Gashimov Memorial chess: Anand records first win

Gashimov Memorial chess: Anand records first win

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Anand had endured losses at the hands of Rauf Mamedov (Azerbaijan) in the opening round before suffering defeats to Rapport and David Navara (Czech Republic) in the second and third round respectively.

PHOTOS: India women thrash Pakistan for first win of CWG

PHOTOS: India women thrash Pakistan for first win of CWG

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by eight wickets and boost their chances of a semi-final berth at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

A Request To Fund Managers

A Request To Fund Managers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Please promise, especially those millions who trust you with their hard-earned money, never to let your voting preferences determine your actions on the markets. The most appalling and scary phenomenon was fund houses and brokerages going out on election yatras and writing copious reports promising more than 300 for the BJP. That was your wish as voters. Your investors are paying for it now, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Verstappen takes Red Bull's 100th F1 pole in Shanghai

Verstappen takes Red Bull's 100th F1 pole in Shanghai

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Mexican team mate Sergio Perez qualified second fastest in a front row lockout for Red Bull, 15 years after the team took their first win at the Shanghai International Circuit with Sebastian Vettel.

Contests That Startled India

Contests That Startled India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Lok Sabha constituencies that sprung a surprise in the 2024 polls.

Chennai GM Chess: Gukesh scores maiden win; joins Harikrishna at top

Chennai GM Chess: Gukesh scores maiden win; joins Harikrishna at top

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

D Gukesh put it across Serbia's Alexandr Predke in the fourth round for his first win in the Chennai Grand Masters chess

PICS: Hungary score first win over England in 60 years

PICS: Hungary score first win over England in 60 years

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

A second-half penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai earned Hungary a shock 1-0 win over England in the Nations League on Saturday - their first victory against Gareth Southgate's side in 60 years.

IPL PIX: RR stun RCB in Eliminator; to meet SRH in Qualifer 2

IPL PIX: RR stun RCB in Eliminator; to meet SRH in Qualifer 2

Rediff.com23 May 2024

IMAGES from the IPL 2024 Eliminator played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad, on Wednesday.

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

A look at the best batters in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings match.

'It got a bit too close for comfort'

'It got a bit too close for comfort'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Wicket was good. 277 no matter how bad or good you bowl, if the opposition has to score that much, they have batted well.'

Dimitrov stuns Zverev, meets Sinner in Miami final

Dimitrov stuns Zverev, meets Sinner in Miami final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov defeated Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-4 in a thrilling contest on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face world number three Jannik Sinner.

Raina savours Gujarat Lions' first win

Raina savours Gujarat Lions' first win

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Savouring their first win in IPL 10, Gujarat Lions captain Suresh Raina said it was a difficult proposition for his side to make a strong comeback in the tournament, especially after ending up on the losing side in their first two games.

Davis Cup: India drawn to meet Sweden in away tie

Davis Cup: India drawn to meet Sweden in away tie

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

India were on Thursday drawn to meet Sweden in an away Davis Cup World Group I tie in September.

Pant looks to regain mojo as DC face Royal test

Pant looks to regain mojo as DC face Royal test

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Skipper Rishabh Pant will look to overcome his rustiness as Delhi Capitals aim for an improved batting display in their bid for a first win of the IPL season when they take on Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Thursday.

Shepherd credits 'see ball, hit ball' mantra for victory

Shepherd credits 'see ball, hit ball' mantra for victory

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

The burly Guyanese all-rounder turned on the beast mode to hammer four sixes and two fours in the final over off South African pacer Anrich Nortje to collect 32 runs

WTT C'Ships: Manika Batra stars in India's win over Hungary

WTT C'Ships: Manika Batra stars in India's win over Hungary

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Manika Batra won both her singles matches as the Indian women's team edged out Hungary 3-2 for its first win of the World Table Tennis Championships in Busan on Sunday.

Chhetri's penalty strike gives Bengaluru FC first win in ISL

Chhetri's penalty strike gives Bengaluru FC first win in ISL

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

A 56th-minute penalty strike from Sunil Chhetri was the difference between the two teams

LSG vs PBKS: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

LSG vs PBKS: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Did Mayank Yadav's speed stun you?

George falls to World Champ Vitidsarn; Indian challenge ends

George falls to World Champ Vitidsarn; Indian challenge ends

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Kiran George lost to World champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the quarter-finals of the Indonesia Masters.

PIX: Barca win at PSG; Atletico edge Borussia Dortmund

PIX: Barca win at PSG; Atletico edge Borussia Dortmund

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

A summary of Wednesday's action in the Champions League quarter-finals first leg.

Can Titans counter SRH's rampaging batting line-up?

Can Titans counter SRH's rampaging batting line-up?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A depleted Gujarat Titans bowling attack will have to raise its game by quite a few notches to stop a marauding Sunrisers Hyderabad, fresh from its record total against Mumbai Indians, in the upcoming afternoon IPL match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

WI CEO slams ICC for sabotaging cricket in Caribbean

WI CEO slams ICC for sabotaging cricket in Caribbean

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Talking on the Wisden Cricket Monthly Podcast, Grave said that he is sick of the phrase that the 'world cricket needs a strong West Indies' team', especially when it is doing all it can to weaken it.

IPL PIX: Mumbai Indians open account with 29-run win over Delhi Capitals

IPL PIX: Mumbai Indians open account with 29-run win over Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede in Mumbai on Sunday.

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Pooran Or De Kock? Dhawan or Pandya? Whose batting topped Saturday's contest?

Pathetic, hopeless: The words that galvanised the WI at Gabba

Pathetic, hopeless: The words that galvanised the WI at Gabba

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Test match cricket is never easy ... when you have a guy disrespecting West Indies, and us players that are playing, it is hurtful.'

PIX: LSG's pace sensation Mayank demolishes Punjab Kings

PIX: LSG's pace sensation Mayank demolishes Punjab Kings

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Mayank Yadav (3/27) stole the limelight with his searing pace as Lucknow Super Giants humbled Punjab Kings by 21 runs.

PIX: Sinner shines; Swiatek crushes Collins

PIX: Sinner shines; Swiatek crushes Collins

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

World number one Iga Swiatek blasted past American Danielle Collins 6-3, 6-0.

IPL PIX: Kohli, Karthik star as RCB down Punjab Kings

IPL PIX: Kohli, Karthik star as RCB down Punjab Kings

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

T20 World Cup: India trounce Afghanistan for first win

T20 World Cup: India trounce Afghanistan for first win

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between India and Afghanistan, in Abhu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

PIX: Foden double fires Man City to comeback win against Man Utd

PIX: Foden double fires Man City to comeback win against Man Utd

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Phil Foden kept Manchester City's Premier League title challenge on track with a superb second-half double as his side hit back to clinch a 3-1 home victory over Manchester United on Sunday.

Osaka refreshed and ready after first win since May

Osaka refreshed and ready after first win since May

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Osaka said she appreciated taking time away from the court ahead of the Games in Tokyo

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja powers Saurashtra to big win

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja powers Saurashtra to big win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Dharmendrasinh Jadeja took 7/32 as Saurashtra thrashed Rajasthan by 218 runs.