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Higher news media exposure fuels Islamophobia: Study

Higher news media exposure fuels Islamophobia: Study

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Researchers found that people who are more avid news consumers -- whether liberal or conservative -- showed both increased anger and reduced warmth towards Muslims.

The similarities and differences between Kohli and Tendulkar

The similarities and differences between Kohli and Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

India's head coach Ravi Shastri says the two batting greats have a lot in common and even went on to compare Kohli with Viv Richards

Will Costa's absence hurt Chelsea?

Will Costa's absence hurt Chelsea?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is keen to see how his side cope with the absence of striker Diego Costa and midfielder N'Golo Kante and may change his favoured 3-4-3 formation when Bournemouth visit.

Murray in no rush to decide on Wimbledon

Murray in no rush to decide on Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The Scot said it is still too early to make a call on whether was ready for the rigours of a two-week Grand Slam with best-of-five-set matches.

Why Rahane has struggled in the last two years

Why Rahane has struggled in the last two years

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The India Test vice-captain has scored just three hundreds and eight fifties from 48 innings since 2016.

We're ready for Champions Trophy, insists De Villiers

We're ready for Champions Trophy, insists De Villiers

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

Insisting that South Africa have come a long way from their 2015 World Cup semi-final defeat against New Zealand, captain AB de Villiers has exuded confidence on his team, saying they are ready for the Champions Trophy.

'Quality' Spurs unafraid of starry Real Madrid

'Quality' Spurs unafraid of starry Real Madrid

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The Danish international scored the winner as Spurs beat Bournemouth 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday and Eriksen has set his sights on another good showing against the European champions at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Captain Smith delight at 'rewarding win'

Captain Smith delight at 'rewarding win'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Graeme Smith described South Africa's four-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test as one of the most rewarding wins in his 100 matches as captain of the side.

'Indian batsmen will find it difficult in SA'

'Indian batsmen will find it difficult in SA'

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Dale Steyn, the world's most feared pacer, has backed his country, South Africa, to emerge triumphant in the three-Test series against India at the end of the year.

CONFIRMED! Nadal, Wawrinka will play the Australian Open

CONFIRMED! Nadal, Wawrinka will play the Australian Open

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Former champions Stanislas Wawrinka and Rafael Nadal gave Australian Open organisers a massive boost on Tuesday when they both said they were looking forward to next week's season opening Grand Slam after battling long-term injuries.

Australian team is still work in progress, feels Tim Paine

Australian team is still work in progress, feels Tim Paine

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

The skipper added that the journey since leading the side has been a learning curve for him, even as Australian cricket is just starting to come out of a period of strife.

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Two goals in the first half from Roberto Firmino and Neymar gave Brazil an easy 2-0 victory over the United States in a friendly match in New Jersey on Friday.

Sri Lanka's batsmen lack tact in handling spin, coach acknowledges

Sri Lanka's batsmen lack tact in handling spin, coach acknowledges

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

A country which produced champion players of spin bowling such as Roy Dias, Arjuna Ranatunga, Aravinda de Silva, Sanath Jayasuriya, Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara, it has been sharp downward slide for Dinesh Chandimal's men, who have consistently failed against Indian spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

Huge positives for Sri Lanka from drawn opening Test

Huge positives for Sri Lanka from drawn opening Test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Sri Lanka were finally able to pose a challenge to India in the first Test after being hammered in the home series and that, according to chief coach Nic Pothas, was a huge positive.

1 huge positive for Team India from South Africa tour

1 huge positive for Team India from South Africa tour

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

South African swashbuckler A B de Villiers found a positive for India in what has been a thoroughly disappointing Test campaign in South Africa so far - their 'lively pace attack' which he says, has surprised the hosts.

Preview: England may play three spinners in first ODI vs Pak

Preview: England may play three spinners in first ODI vs Pak

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

England could play three spinners in the first game of their five-match series against Pakistan in Southampton on Wednesday, said one-day captain Eoin Morgan. A fixture guaranteed to make history, because the third umpire will call front foot no-balls, will take another interesting twist if England field Liam Dawson alongside Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid.

Former skipper Hooper on what's hampering West Indies cricket

Former skipper Hooper on what's hampering West Indies cricket

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'So we are missing players. Evin Lewis just decided to push back on a central contract. He is good enough to play Test cricket. So the shorter versions of the game curtail our progress. Having said that, it would be unfair to blame the players for making the choice (of playing IPL). We all want to be financially secure at the end of the day'

Woolmer wants good pitches against England

Woolmer wants good pitches against England

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

Pakistan's cricket coach Bob Woolmer wants to have good Test pitches for the home series against England.

PHOTOS: Spain hold Germany; Brazil and Portugal win but France lose

PHOTOS: Spain hold Germany; Brazil and Portugal win but France lose

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

World champions Germany drew 1-1 with Spain in a high tempo friendly on Friday as they launched their preparations for a title defence in Russia while their opponents had striker Diego Costa making his long-awaited comeback as a substitute.

Pujara lists issues with pink ball after scoring 166 in Duleep Trophy match

Pujara lists issues with pink ball after scoring 166 in Duleep Trophy match

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara has raised a concerns like "picking the googly", "spotting the seam" while batting against the pink ball under lights during the Duleep Trophy game between India Blue and India Green.

How England are planning to get the better of Kohli at Lord's

How England are planning to get the better of Kohli at Lord's

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

England coach Trevor Bayliss believes the seemingly peerless Virat Kohli can be put under pressure if the home team's bowlers can continue to tame the rest of the Indian line-up in the ongoing Test series.

Cricket Buzz: 'Nothing wrong in being gay'

Cricket Buzz: 'Nothing wrong in being gay'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'It's Test cricket and (Shannon) is an emotional guy trying to do everything he can to win a Test match. Sometimes people say things on the field that they might regret'

It's the right time to focus on my Test career: Yuvraj

It's the right time to focus on my Test career: Yuvraj

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

India's middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh reckons that his best years as a cricketer are "yet to come" and he will now strive to revive his Test career.

'Don't think old tiff with Clarke led to axing'

'Don't think old tiff with Clarke led to axing'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Simon Katich has debunked speculation that his axing from Cricket Australia's list of contracted players was fallout of his two and a half year old dressing room spat with current captain Michael Clarke.

EPL: Ranieri hopes to give friend Mourinho tough evening at Old Trafford

EPL: Ranieri hopes to give friend Mourinho tough evening at Old Trafford

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Italian Ranieri takes his side, currently bottom of the Premier League, to United on Saturday and said he is looking forward to renewing his friendship with the man who replaced him as Chelsea manager in 2004.

Root has strong plans in place for 'proven performer' Kohli

Root has strong plans in place for 'proven performer' Kohli

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

England captain Joe Root, on Tuesday, said his team has strong plans in place for Indian skipper Virat Kohli

'SA have Steyn but we have Shami and he is very good'

'SA have Steyn but we have Shami and he is very good'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Ashish Nehra rates India's bowling attack as one of the best and said the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka on a "green" Eden wicket is an ideal preparation for the hosts ahead of their gruelling tour of South Africa.

Kumble confirms: Rahul to be included in Team India's starting XI

Kumble confirms: Rahul to be included in Team India's starting XI

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

India's chief coach Anil Kumble has made it amply clear that opener KL Rahul would be making a comeback into the playing XI against England in the second Test starting on Thursday.

What to expect from India-New Zealand series...

What to expect from India-New Zealand series...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Mitchell Santner believes the upcoming limited overs series in his home country against India could be a high-scoring affair

Football Briefs: Juve close in on title n Serie A

Football Briefs: Juve close in on title n Serie A

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

When parents are delighted to have a start-up son-in-law

When parents are delighted to have a start-up son-in-law

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

For the new millennium generation, slowly and at an accelerating pace, it is attractive to harbour a start-up ambition, says R Gopalakrishnan.

Why Kohli is unhappy with England tour schedule

Why Kohli is unhappy with England tour schedule

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

'Make sure when we go there we also have 8 days gap after the 3 Tests and a 25-day gap between ODIs and Tests.'

Sania-Hingis waltz into Miami Open final

Sania-Hingis waltz into Miami Open final

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis are in line to win their second title in a row as they breezed into the Miami Open final with a straight sets win over Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic.

1st Test: Williamson guides NZ to win over Pakistan

1st Test: Williamson guides NZ to win over Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Kane Williamson, leading New Zealand in a Test for the first time at home, scored his 24th half century to guide the hosts to an eight-wicket victory in the first test against Pakistan in Christchurch on Sunday. Chasing a target of 105 for the win, Williamson was dismissed on 61 with the hosts just a run shy of victory. Jeet Raval (36 not out) hit a four to push New Zealand over the line on 108 for two shortly after lunch on the fourth day. New Zealand had bowled the visitors out in their second innings for 171 about an hour into the day's play at Hagley Oval.

'India is between sleeping giant and rising competitor'

'India is between sleeping giant and rising competitor'

Rediff.com29 May 2018

New Zealand football coach Fritz Schmid, on Tuesday, dubbed India lying somewhere between 'a sleeping giant and a rising competitor'.

'I become more responsible as a batsman when I am leading India'

'I become more responsible as a batsman when I am leading India'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Virat Kohli is considered a dangerous batsman by most teams around the world but captaincy can make him even more lethal, something opposition captain Mushfiqur Rahim fears. Asked about Mushfiqur's comments, the Indian captain did not have much to say.

How Wenger has managed to survive in Premier League...

How Wenger has managed to survive in Premier League...

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Manager Arsene Wenger has urged in-form Arsenal to stay vigilant against complacency, with the Frenchman saying his years spent in England have taught him not to take the "jungle" that is the Premier League for granted.

One good habit Kohli swears by- WINNING!

One good habit Kohli swears by- WINNING!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Winning is 'contagious' and Indian Test captain Virat Kohli feels that it is a 'good habit' that his boys can create in order to become a formidable Test team anywhere in the world.

Venus takes next step to possible sisters showdown at US Open

Venus takes next step to possible sisters showdown at US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Venus Williams moved within two wins of a possible sisterly showdown with Serena in the semi-finals of the US Open by beating German 26th seed Laura Siegemund to reach the fourth round on Saturday.

'You can't find fault in Kohli's overall captaincy'

'You can't find fault in Kohli's overall captaincy'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Virat Kohli's style of leadership can't be questioned as long as he gets the results for India.