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F1 preview: Hamilton ready for record six at Silverstone

F1 preview: Hamilton ready for record six at Silverstone

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Silverstone can provide the antidote to Austria for Lewis Hamilton this weekend, with a record sixth British Grand Prix win -- and his fifth in a row -- there for the taking.

'We will work harder on our batting'

'We will work harder on our batting'

Rediff.com26 May 2019

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said there is "nothing to worry" and the team will sort out its weakness ahead of the World Cup beginning next week.

Ever improving shooter Verma focuses on present

Ever improving shooter Verma focuses on present

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

'Saurabh is my room partner from Asian Games and now also. We learn from each other and we both share our shooting experience with each other. We both try to give our best every time'

Injury forces former Olympic champion Pearson to retire

Injury forces former Olympic champion Pearson to retire

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The 32-year-old Queenslander, who won Olympic 100 metres hurdles gold at the 2012 London Games and the world title in 2011 and 2017, said she had been forced into the decision by a string of injuries.

Archer's rapid rise earns him England World Cup spot

Archer's rapid rise earns him England World Cup spot

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The 24-year-old, born in Barbados and who represented West Indies at Under-19 level, was not in England's provisional squad and only made his ODI debut little over a fortnight ago.

Boxing worlds: Sonia joins Mary Kom in final, Simranjit settles for bronze

Boxing worlds: Sonia joins Mary Kom in final, Simranjit settles for bronze

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Sonia Chahal stormed into the finals of Women's World Boxing Championships by outclassing her North Korean opponent Jo Son Hwa

'Modi has wasted his time with religious things'

'Modi has wasted his time with religious things'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'Outside investors don't want to get tangled up in a religious war.'

'Smith batted beautifully, he showed his class'

'Smith batted beautifully, he showed his class'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey got to witness Steve Smith's coolness under pressure first-hand and has commended the former captain for helping spark the turnaround against West Indies.

Can't let the junior players suffer from self-pity: Du Plessis

Can't let the junior players suffer from self-pity: Du Plessis

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

It's worse than a nightmare but letting the youngsters in the team wallow in self-pity is the last thing skipper Faf du Plessis would want ahead of their crucial game against world No 2 India.

Rohit, Bumrah only Indians in ICC World Cup XI

Rohit, Bumrah only Indians in ICC World Cup XI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Player of the Tournament Williamson leads a team that includes six players from Sunday's dramatic final at Lord's.

Allah was with us, we got rub of green in final: Morgan

Allah was with us, we got rub of green in final: Morgan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

England captain acknowledges and appreciates diverse culture in team

TOP men to watch for at the World Athletics Championships

TOP men to watch for at the World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The eight top men to watch at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, from September 27 to October 6.

Egypt to file complaint against referee after Russia defeat

Egypt to file complaint against referee after Russia defeat

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

"We want an investigation into the performance of the whole refereeing team," Egyptian Football Association president Hany Abo Rida said on Friday.

Shoaib Malik retires as Pakistan show promise for future

Shoaib Malik retires as Pakistan show promise for future

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Pakistan's emerging talent gave a glimpse of the future on a day one old warrior finally called time under the shadow of Old Father Time.

ISSF World Cup: Anjum wins silver, India top tally with 8 medals

ISSF World Cup: Anjum wins silver, India top tally with 8 medals

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

India thus remained on top of the medals tally with eight medals, while China is in second with two gold, two silver, one bronze.

Mourinho shares his thoughts on Portugal, Argentina at FIFA World Cup

Mourinho shares his thoughts on Portugal, Argentina at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'Without Cristiano, it would be impossible. But with him nothing is impossible'

Shubhankar on brink of history at World Golf Championships

Shubhankar on brink of history at World Golf Championships

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The 21-year-old, playing in his maiden PGA Tour event and first World Golf Championships tournament, remained the man to beat after a two-under-par 69 at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City.

80,000 Indians to head for World Cup

80,000 Indians to head for World Cup

Rediff.com13 May 2019

The demand is the highest for the India-Pakistan match at Old Trafford in Manchester on June 16 and also for the final at Lords on July 14.

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar set to take part in World Cup

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar set to take part in World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Top Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar will return to competition after a long lay-off of nearly two years due to injury as she features in the upcoming FIG World Cup to be held at Mersin, Turkey from July 6-8.

Russian keeper thanks God for luck against Spain

Russian keeper thanks God for luck against Spain

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Russia's penalty shootout hero, goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev, thanked God, luck and the Luzhniki Stadium crowd for bringing the hosts home safely against Spain on Sunday to reach their first World Cup quarter-final since 1970.

We had doubts in our minds, but we also had self-belief: Kohli

We had doubts in our minds, but we also had self-belief: Kohli

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

India captain Virat Kohli said the hard-fought win over Afghanistan in the Word Cup was much-needed as it helped the two-time champions to show their character and clinch a victory from the jaws of defeat.

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

From climate change protests to democratic uprisings against biased and violent authorities, it is clear that 2019 was a pivotal year for citizens all over the world. Free-to-use mobile app Agora launched its first #Photojournalism photo competition to give photographers a way to shed light on specific issues. The competition gathered more than 12,321 submissions from amateur and professional photographers all over the world. 'Young guns,' a striking picture of a group of Filipino children playing with dumpsite toy guns collected the most votes in the app, awarding its author @renebernal with a $1,000 cash prize. Take a look at the winners' striking work.

Here's what Ganguly has to say on Eden track...

Here's what Ganguly has to say on Eden track...

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Sourav Ganguly, on Tuesday, inspected the pitch that will play host to the first India-Sri Lanka Test and insisted that the track will produce a good contest.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

This makes her only the second world leader to have a child while in office.

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates museums on Bose, Jallianwala Bagh

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates museums on Bose, Jallianwala Bagh

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The Pm He also inaugurated the Yaad-e-Jallian Museum, (museum on the Jallianwala Bagh and World War I), the Museum on 1857, India's first war of Independence, and Drishyakala-Museum on Indian Art within the Red Fort complex.

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

World Cup Diary: Oracle tapir predicts Sweden will beat South Korea

World Cup Diary: Oracle tapir predicts Sweden will beat South Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Zoo director Vladimir Gerasimov believes Cleopatra might have a little better understanding of soccer than other animals.

Bumrah pleased to take wickets and contribute

Bumrah pleased to take wickets and contribute

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was more than happy to take advantage of the helpful conditions with ball in hand and the 25-year-old took great pains to ensure the magnitude of the occasion didn't adversely affect him.

Mr President: The Ahmedabad you will miss out on

Mr President: The Ahmedabad you will miss out on

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Winner of the Lalit Kala Akademi award, Ahmedabad-based painter and photographer Harshil Patel offers a fantastic view of the walled city through his paintings and photographs for US President Donald J Trump.

'We have to respect Kohli's opinion on coach selection'

'We have to respect Kohli's opinion on coach selection'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Kapil assured that his panel will do their job to the best of their ability.

REWIND: How England, Croatia fared in World Cup semis

REWIND: How England, Croatia fared in World Cup semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

A brief history of previous World Cup semi-final appearances by England and Croatia, ahead of their last four match at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday.

Wrestling Worlds: Vinesh qualifies for 2020 Olympics with bronze

Wrestling Worlds: Vinesh qualifies for 2020 Olympics with bronze

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Vinesh wins bronze, Pooja in line for second medal

All about the world's best football coach

All about the world's best football coach

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Zinedine Zidane has been reappointed as Real Madrid coach nine months after resigning, replacing Argentine Santiago Solari.

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Rajapaksa's victory poses a serious foreign policy challenge for the Modi government,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Meet the 6 candidates in the fray for India coach job

Meet the 6 candidates in the fray for India coach job

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Harish Kotian offers a quick look at the six former players in the running to be selected for world cricket's most-sought-after job.

PHOTOS: Windies pacers send Pakistan crashing

PHOTOS: Windies pacers send Pakistan crashing

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The West Indies' fast bowlers produced a ruthless display to dismiss Pakistan for a disappointing 105 in their World Cup opener at Trent Bridge on Friday. In reply, Chris Gayle led the chase, scoring 50 ff 34 deliveries, as the meagre target was overhauled in 13.4 overs.

Summer of 83: The memories refuse to fade

Summer of 83: The memories refuse to fade

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

36 summers have gone by but Kapil Dev's toothy grin with the Prudential Cup remains the most defining moment in Indian cricket.

Eden Gardens gets its bell before second Test

Eden Gardens gets its bell before second Test

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Ahead of India's second cricket Test against New Zealand starting Friday, the much-awaited bell was finally installed at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

Why Ferrari could leave F1 after 2020

Why Ferrari could leave F1 after 2020

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne said while he supported cost-cutting, there are other strategic issues under discussion that could force Ferrari to consider racing elsewhere.

Athletics Worlds: USA finish with three more gold on final day

Athletics Worlds: USA finish with three more gold on final day

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

A round-up of results from the final day of the World Athletics Championships in Doha on Sunday