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Fit-again Atwal draws inspiration from Mickelson

Fit-again Atwal draws inspiration from Mickelson

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

India's Arjun Atwal has turned up lighter, stronger and pain-free for this week's Rocket Mortgage Classic as he seeks to follow Phil Mickelson's example for longevity on the PGA Tour. Since becoming the PGA Tour's first Indian winner at the 2010 Wyndham Championship, Atwal has spent much of the last decade batting inconsistent form and career-threatening shoulder and wrist injuries.

Kohli blames batting collapses for SA humiliation

Kohli blames batting collapses for SA humiliation

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Besides a batting failure, India's skipper Virat Kohli listed inconsistency, lack of application, lapse in concentration and their inability to seize the crunch moments as reasons for the India's defeat in the three-match rubber, which the hosts prevailed 2-1.

Rajasthan Royals take on SRH in battle of equals

Rajasthan Royals take on SRH in battle of equals

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Each year, Samson has played a few match-defining knocks but this time he would have to go the extra mile if the Royals want to win that elusive second title.

WTC win has made up for 2019 WC heartbreak: Taylor

WTC win has made up for 2019 WC heartbreak: Taylor

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

'It was still touch and go when I went out there to bat; to get through that hard period and Kane's been a fantastic captain and ambassador for the game and our country.'

EPL: Chelsea held by Wolves in Tuchel's first match in charge

EPL: Chelsea held by Wolves in Tuchel's first match in charge

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The result moves Chelsea up to eighth in the Premier League table with 30 points, while Wolves are 13th with 23 points.

SC stays Kerala HC proceedings on plea against 10% EWS quota

SC stays Kerala HC proceedings on plea against 10% EWS quota

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli also issued notice on the plea filed by the Centre seeking transfer of the case from the high court to the apex court which had earlier referred to the similar case for adjudication to a five-judge Constitution bench.

Mumbai look to overcome middle-order woes against RR

Mumbai look to overcome middle-order woes against RR

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

MI are coming into the match after suffering back-to-back losses

Pujara, Rahane, Pandya downgraded in BCCI central contracts

Pujara, Rahane, Pandya downgraded in BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Controversial keeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha, who has been dropped from the Test team, will still earn Rs 1 crore in annual income after being demoted from group B to C.

'Terrorism in Kashmir will remain a chronic problem'

'Terrorism in Kashmir will remain a chronic problem'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'There is a sustainable level of residual terrorism that will be difficult to handle as long as Pakistani support and safe havens are available.'

McIlroy hits father with errant shot at Augusta Masters

McIlroy hits father with errant shot at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

McIlroy, who two weeks ago sent a tee shot into a swimming pool at a Match Play event in Austin, hit his father in the left leg with his second shot at the par-four seventh hole en route to one of six bogeys during a four-over-par 76.

'Batting was difficult, there was no lack of intent'

'Batting was difficult, there was no lack of intent'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

'That is the difficulty at the moment, trying to assess what the conditions are at three different grounds. There was no lack of intent. We had to stabilise after a couple of mistakes. Delhi bowled well in the last five overs, they were really smart.'

10 Common Parenting Mistakes to Avoid

10 Common Parenting Mistakes to Avoid

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

It's normal to want to protect children from the pain of making mistakes, but children need to make mistakes to grow, become resilient.

Root's runs key to England's Ashes chances

Root's runs key to England's Ashes chances

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Joe Root has yet to score a century in Australia and in his two previous away Ashes series averages 38 from nine Tests.

Australia cannot afford slip-up against Windies

Australia cannot afford slip-up against Windies

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Their campaign back on track after drubbing Bangladesh in their previous game, Australia cannot afford slip-up against an unpredictable West Indies in their final Super 12 match as they look to seal a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup on Saturday.

SA have semis in sight as they face below-par Bangladesh

SA have semis in sight as they face below-par Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

However, South Africa have lot of openers stacked on top (Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen and Reeza Hendricks) with a light middle order which is still a huge concern.

4.7 mn Covid deaths in India, says WHO; govt objects

4.7 mn Covid deaths in India, says WHO; govt objects

Rediff.com5 May 2022

India has been consistently objecting to the methodology adopted by the WHO to project excess mortality estimates based on mathematical models, the Union Health Ministry said in a statement.

T20 World Cup: Windies, Bangladesh in must-win battle

T20 World Cup: Windies, Bangladesh in must-win battle

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Their campaigns thrown haywire by back-to-back losses, defending champions West Indies and Bangladesh would be locked in a do-or-die battle when they square off in a crucial group 1 Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Friday.

T20 WC: Will Aus batters get better of SL spinners

T20 WC: Will Aus batters get better of SL spinners

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Former champions Sri Lanka will look to exploit Australia's top-order woes when they clash in a group 1 Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

"The best team won, we struggled from the beginning and we couldn't deal with their long balls. Usually, you press the ball to win it, but this was different. They defended so deep and so well," City coach Pep Guardiola told the BBC.

Is poor fitness behind Kuldeep's bowling woes?

Is poor fitness behind Kuldeep's bowling woes?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

India fielding coach Ramakrishnan Sridhar on Friday dismissed reports raising question marks over Kuldeep Yadav's fitness, saying the spinner is fully fit but not playing regularly is probably having a negative impact on his bowling. Kuldeep has been fairly inconsistent in his international outings of late and conceded 84 runs in his 10 overs and took two wickets in the first ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday.

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The 13th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team cites a UN Member State as saying that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a Deobandi group ideologically closer to the Taliban "maintains eight training camps in Nangarhar, three of which are directly under Taliban control."

NSE's Colo Case: Will CBI Do What Sebi Didn't?

NSE's Colo Case: Will CBI Do What Sebi Didn't?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

It is the biggest issue we have ever faced in the securities market, where a sensitive and systemically important institution and first-line regulator was not only exploited by unscrupulous elements but functioned like a private fief, points out Debashis Basu.

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A summary of Monday's action at the US Open.

Chintan Shivir: Cong plans 50% quota for SCs, STs, minorities in party

Chintan Shivir: Cong plans 50% quota for SCs, STs, minorities in party

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Noting that a very important policy for advancement of SCs and STs was Schedules Caste Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan, Raju said the group has recommended a central and states' legislation on them.

'In some ways, India is already a Hindu rashtra'

'In some ways, India is already a Hindu rashtra'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'The way discrimination against Muslims has become almost normalised is very upsetting.'

Court levies Rs 25,000 fine on Delhi police for harassment of riots accused

Court levies Rs 25,000 fine on Delhi police for harassment of riots accused

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A Delhi court has imposed a fine on the police for the "undue harassment" of the accused in a February 2020 riots case, noting that repeated directions to the police commissioner and other senior officers seeking their personal intervention in these matters had fallen on deaf ears.

Tahawwur Rana's extradition hearing on February 12

Tahawwur Rana's extradition hearing on February 12

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The 59-year-old Rana, a childhood friend of David Coleman Headley, was re-arrested on June 10 in Los Angeles on an extradition request by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack in which 166 people, including six Americans, were killed.

Euro 2020: Spain outlast Croatia in eight-goal thriller to reach quarters

Euro 2020: Spain outlast Croatia in eight-goal thriller to reach quarters

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Spain showed tremendous character though and prevailed thanks to Morata's superb strike in the 100th minute

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Paine admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by David Boon

Mithali on her legacy and future of women's cricket

Mithali on her legacy and future of women's cricket

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Indian women's cricket's biggest icon spoke on a range of issues covering her legacy, experiences of playing in pre and post BCCI era

You cannot calculate Dhoni's value: Gavaskar

You cannot calculate Dhoni's value: Gavaskar

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Dhoni turned back the clock with a match-winning half century against Australia in the second one-dayer in Adelaide

Robinson says plans paid off against Kohli, but England unlucky

Robinson says plans paid off against Kohli, but England unlucky

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'I felt we did bowl well. We toiled hard against their batters and to be fair, they played well. It's just one of those days where they didn't nick it.'

Meet Meet Shah, India's CA Topper

Meet Meet Shah, India's CA Topper

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'Consistency is the key to cracking any goal.' 'If you can't put in 10 hours a day, make it 6 hours or 8 hours, but stick to it.' 'Don't lose momentum.'

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open on Day 3.

Will CSK play spoilsport as desperate KKR eye victory?

Will CSK play spoilsport as desperate KKR eye victory?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

KKR with 12 points from 12 games would like to win the next two encounters to ensure a smooth passage while CSK, currently at the bottom of the eight-team table, are only playing for pride.

Govt dismisses media reports on 'undercounting' of Covid deaths

Govt dismisses media reports on 'undercounting' of Covid deaths

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The ministry said the country has a robust system of reporting deaths, including those caused by COVID-19, and the data is compiled regularly at different levels of governance, starting from the gram panchayat level to the district level and the state level.

Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Sreesanth is open to playing in overseas leagues and coaching roles

'Golden opportunity' awaits Serena at Wimbledon

'Golden opportunity' awaits Serena at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Opportunity knocks for Serena Williams on the grass courts of Wimbledon next week when she faces a diminished field on her best surface at the famous All England Club.

KKR fret over Russell injury as they take on a resurgent RCB

KKR fret over Russell injury as they take on a resurgent RCB

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

For KKR, the biggest cause of concern will be the availability of big-hitter Andre Russell, who hurt his knee when he dived into the advertisement boards after missing a catch on Saturday.

Elon Musk's troubled tryst with India: Tesla, Starlink in limbo for over a year

Elon Musk's troubled tryst with India: Tesla, Starlink in limbo for over a year

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Recently, world headlines buzzed with Elon Musk's announcement that he was shelving his audacious bid for social media platform Twitter. Away from the media spotlight, questions are being asked about the maverick billionaire's plans in India, too. A few days ago, a Reuters report said Musk's flagship Tesla had put on hold its plan to launch electric cars in India.