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Rosberg leads Williams 1-2 in Malaysia practice

Rosberg leads Williams 1-2 in Malaysia practice

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Nico Rosberg lapped fastest in first practice for the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix on Friday to maintain his 100 percent record for the season.

Dull, rainy weather? Keep your skin glowing anyway

Dull, rainy weather? Keep your skin glowing anyway

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Three skincare experts weigh in on how you should care for your complexion during the monsoons.

Faster, Higher, Hotter - Tokyo weather prompts 2020 Olympics fears

Faster, Higher, Hotter - Tokyo weather prompts 2020 Olympics fears

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Japan is being scorched by an intense heatwave that has prompted fears of similar extreme weather when the sporting showpiece takes place in the country.

Monsoon hits Mumbai, regular rainfall in next 4-5 days

Monsoon hits Mumbai, regular rainfall in next 4-5 days

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Bringing in the much-needed respite from the hot and humid conditions, the monsoon arrived in Mumbai with heavy showers lashing the city Thursday night and Friday morning.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Rajpal's hat-trick helps India win tour opener

Rajpal's hat-trick helps India win tour opener

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

The Indian hockey team started its tour of Australia and New Zealand on a convincing note, drubbing a combined Queensland and New South Wales state team 8-1 in the opening encounter, thanks to winger Rajpal Singh's brilliant hat-trick, in Brisbane on Saturday.

Behrendorff eyes World Cup spot with IPL performances

Behrendorff eyes World Cup spot with IPL performances

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'It is not foreign to have two left-handers in the team. Australia have not done it a lot in the past but I don't see why we can't do that. Mitch bowls exceptionally well at the death, can also bowl at the middle and upfront. So, it might be a case if both of us are picked in the same team we can have different roles'

Southwest monsoon has been fairly normal this year: IMD

Southwest monsoon has been fairly normal this year: IMD

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Sowing had started on a sluggish note in several parts of the country because of delay in the onset of the monsoon but has picked up pace subsequently as the rains progressed and performed appreciably well in August.

Physio makes Proteas feel at home

Physio makes Proteas feel at home

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

If the South African team is looking at home in the scorching Indian summer, the credit largely goes to its physio, Shane Jabbar, who has come well-prepared for the tough conditions.

Weather insurance to aid farmers

Weather insurance to aid farmers

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Farmers will no longer have to wait endlessly for claiming their payments from the government.

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka wins maiden title in Connecticut

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka wins maiden title in Connecticut

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

In the crucial ninth game Suarez Navarro seemingly held but Sabalenka challenged an ace at 40-15 and won the discussion.

World Cup: Hazard warning fires hungry Lukaku up for glory

World Cup: Hazard warning fires hungry Lukaku up for glory

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The Chelsea playmaker gave Lukaku a piece of his mind in Sochi on Monday after Belgium had huffed and puffed but failed to blow Panama's modest defensive fortress down before the interval.

U-17 WC: Knock-out berth in Brazil's view as they face North Korea

U-17 WC: Knock-out berth in Brazil's view as they face North Korea

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Brazil made a strong statement with a 2-1 victory over Spain in their opening Group D clash on October 7, and they would now look to build on the winning momentum.

U-17 World Cup: Dark horses Mali lock horns with Paraguay

U-17 World Cup: Dark horses Mali lock horns with Paraguay

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mali are the runners-up side in the last edition of the U-17 World Cup in 2015 and this time they would be aiming to move one step ahead by clinching the title

PIX: Nadal recovers from loss to help Spain enter semis

PIX: Nadal recovers from loss to help Spain enter semis

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

World number one Rafael Nadal recovered from an upset loss against Belgium's David Goffin to win the deciding doubles match and send Spain into the semi-final of the ATP Cup teams event in Sydney in the early hours of Saturday. Spain will now play host nation Australia in the inaugural event, while Serbia, led by world number two Novak Djokovic, take on Russia.

Saha's fifties put us on the back foot: Taylor

Saha's fifties put us on the back foot: Taylor

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

'376 was always tough (to chase) but the bowlers fought throughout and that's something we can take to Indore. Hopefully, we can play some fear-free cricket to put India under pressure'

3 things Nishikori learnt from US Open loss

3 things Nishikori learnt from US Open loss

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

'Tired' Kei Nishikori takes positives out of Open despite loss.

Dust storm, rain hit north India; 26 killed in UP

Dust storm, rain hit north India; 26 killed in UP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

A dust storm also hit the national capital on Saturday and its surrounding areas that had been reeling under the scorching heat for a few days.

Heat headache for 2020 planners as Tokyo swelters a year before Games

Heat headache for 2020 planners as Tokyo swelters a year before Games

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The sweltering heat killed 57 people across Japan in the week from July 29 to Aug. 4, the Disaster Management Agency said on Tuesday.

Kyrgios serves up a show to down Tsitsipas

Kyrgios serves up a show to down Tsitsipas

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

The first meeting between Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas lived up to the hype on Saturday as the Australian saved a match point in a wildly entertaining 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(7) win to reach the Citi Open final.

Wintercare for your skin and hair

Wintercare for your skin and hair

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Tired of chapped lips and brittle hair? Dr Parul Kolhe has some tips on how to keep your hair and skin glowing through the winter season.

Cricket Buzz: PCB to wait for BCCI's confirmation for Asia Cup

Cricket Buzz: PCB to wait for BCCI's confirmation for Asia Cup

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

However the final decision to shift the tournament will be Asian Cricket Council's prerogative.

Davis Cup: India to host Spain under flood-lights

Davis Cup: India to host Spain under flood-lights

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

In its endeavour to bring more fans to the stadium for watching the Indian Davis Cup team in action against formidable Spain, the DLTA has decided to conduct the World Group Play-off tie this month under flood-lights with singles matches starting at 5 in the evening.

League Cup: Liverpool rout Burton; West Brom, Watford booted out

League Cup: Liverpool rout Burton; West Brom, Watford booted out

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Premier League clubs West Bromwich Albion and Watford were knocked out in the League Cup second round by lower-league opponents on Tuesday as a strong Liverpool side crushed championship Burton Albion 5-0.

Unlock 1: Malls, hotels, shrines set to reopen amid rise in cases

Unlock 1: Malls, hotels, shrines set to reopen amid rise in cases

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

As India prepares for a calibrated exit from the lockdown by easing more restrictions, 'Unlock-1 -- the first of the three-phase plan for reopening of prohibited activities in non-containment zones with a stringent set of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) -- kicks in at a time when the country recorded a daily jump of COVID-19 cases by over 9,000 for the fifth straight day on Sunday.

The man who revolutionised cricket pitches in India

The man who revolutionised cricket pitches in India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Curator Daljit Singh has retired a happy man after 22 years of service to Indian cricket. The groundstaff are no longer seen as gardeners and are getting due respect, a change that pleases him the most.

Went with the mindset that we were at war and can't die: Chase

Went with the mindset that we were at war and can't die: Chase

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Man-of-the-match for his all-round show, Rolston Chase has said it felt nice to contribute in a good result.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.

Openers put New Zealand A in command

Openers put New Zealand A in command

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

Openers Aaron Redmond (105) and Martin Guptil (80) combined for a 190-run stand to guide New Zealand A to a commanding 270 for 3 against India A on the opening day of the second and final four-day cricket match in Chennai on Friday. The visitors, who elected to bat, crossed the 250-mark for the first time since the first match, which they lost by 129 runs.

Man City trounced by Thai all-stars

Man City trounced by Thai all-stars

Rediff.com17 May 2008

Manchester City suffered an embarrassing 3-1 defeat by a Thailand league all-stars side.

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'If it is airborne -- and we don't know till what distance it can be airborne -- then the mask becomes a definite.' 'Just social distance is not enough.' 'You need a mask in addition to social distance.'

Serena Williams beats Kuznetsova to enter final

Serena Williams beats Kuznetsova to enter final

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Defending champion Serena Williams battled to a 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over world number four Svetlana Kuznetsova to reach the Sony Ericsson Open final on Thursday. The American, who had to cope with back trouble along with the hot and humid conditions, is bidding to equal Steffi Graf's record of five title successes in the tournament.

What Jadeja must do to make India's World Cup squad

What Jadeja must do to make India's World Cup squad

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Ravindra Jadeja will have to improvise.

'Nobody can say when the COVID-19 curve will flatten'

'Nobody can say when the COVID-19 curve will flatten'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'This virus came in December 2019 and how this virus is going to behave in October and November, we don't know yet.'

Practice makes Team India perfect

Practice makes Team India perfect

Rediff.com23 Mar 2008

The Anil Kumble-led Indian cricket team had a strenuous three hour-long practice session in hot and humid conditions at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday ahead of the first of the three Test-series against South Africa beginning in Chennai on March 26.

Chelsea beat Malaysian X1 2-0

Chelsea beat Malaysian X1 2-0

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Chelsea rounded off their pre-season tour of Asia with a 2-0 win over a Malaysia select X1 thanks to goals by Nicolas Anelka and Ashley Cole on Tuesday. The Champions League finalists secured the third win of their three-leg tour in hot and humid conditions in front of a crowd of 80,000 at the Shah Alam stadium in Kuala Lumpur.

Pre-monsoon rains in Mumbai; more in 24 hrs

Pre-monsoon rains in Mumbai; more in 24 hrs

Rediff.com31 May 2007

A meteorological department official said these were pre-monsoon showers and added that partly cloudy skies with chances of rain/thundershowers were forecast for Mumbai in the next 24 hours.

Hewitt sets up Federer showdown

Hewitt sets up Federer showdown

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Lleyton Hewitt warmed up for a fourth-round Wimbledon date with Roger Federer by hustling past Italy's Simon Bolelli 6-1, 6-3, 7-6 on Friday.

UEFA decides to replace Lille pitch after poor weather

UEFA decides to replace Lille pitch after poor weather

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

UEFA said it would replace the pitch at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille after Wednesday's final group E match between Italy and Ireland.

Dancing with Ash's security

Dancing with Ash's security

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

Matthew Schneeberger gets his first dose of Bollywood stardom.