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Will LSG Hire Rohit Sharma for 50 Crore?

Will LSG Hire Rohit Sharma for 50 Crore?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'Whether Mumbai Indians will release Rohit Sharma or not, whether he is coming to the auction or not, even if he comes if you are going to use 50 per cent of your salary cap on one player, how will you manage the other 22 players?'

Tendulkar shortlisted for 'Laureus Sporting Moment'

Tendulkar shortlisted for 'Laureus Sporting Moment'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Carried on the shoulders of his teammates, Sachin Tendulkar made a lap of honour, shedding tears of joy, after India won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup in his home city, Mumbai.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.

Rudrankksh only bright spot for Indian shooting in 2022

Rudrankksh only bright spot for Indian shooting in 2022

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Youngster Rudrankksh Patil has emerged as a hot contender to emulate 2008 Beijing Olympics champion Abhinav Bindra's feat at the 2024 Paris Games.

Neeraj Chopra's mission to make athletics prime time

Neeraj Chopra's mission to make athletics prime time

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Make track and field events more attractive and marketable, says Neeraj Chopra

Yorke, Crespo roped in for Indian Super League football

Yorke, Crespo roped in for Indian Super League football

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

The much-anticipated IPL-style football league to be held early next year will be christened as the Indian Super League even as the organisers IMG-Reliance disclosed the roping in of four more big international stars.

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.

What Makes Triptii Dimri So Desirable?

What Makes Triptii Dimri So Desirable?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Film stars are beloved in our cinema-obsessed country. Stars are not only watched and worshipped on screen but also talked about with much fondness.

Devara Part 1 Review: : A Jr NTR Show

Devara Part 1 Review: : A Jr NTR Show

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Devara's self-appointed guardian of the sea unleashing violence as a means to end violence is purely Junior NTR fan-tasy, observes Sukanya Verma.

FIH names Sreejesh as co-chair of Athletes Committee

FIH names Sreejesh as co-chair of Athletes Committee

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The FIH Athletes Committee serves as a consultative body and makes recommendations to the FIH Executive Board, FIH Committees, Advisory Panels and other bodies.

NEUFC beat Shillong Lajong, enter Durand Cup final

NEUFC beat Shillong Lajong, enter Durand Cup final

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Notice for ticket holders ahead of Durand Cup semis Kolkata

PIX: Kohli's new haircut is all the buzz ahead of IPL

PIX: Kohli's new haircut is all the buzz ahead of IPL

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Won't be long before the Kohli cut goes viral among RCB fans!

Chhetri asks Netflix to give his fan two-month free subscription

Chhetri asks Netflix to give his fan two-month free subscription

Rediff.com3 May 2020

On Saturday, Chhetri posted a hilarious tweet and revealed that a fan asked him for his Netflix ID and password to pass the time during this lockdown phase. The 35-year-old footballer in a witty manner said he was really thinking to consider the demand since the user had his priorities sorted.

Fans reckon IPL will be held this year, survey shows

Fans reckon IPL will be held this year, survey shows

Rediff.com1 May 2020

A survey conducted by MyTeam11, which involved 10,000 people, found that people foresee sport returning soon but sporting venues will continue to be empty for a long time.

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The seeds of India's defeat were sown in Melbourne, where Bumrah had to bowl 53.2 overs -- 24.4 in the second innings on the back of 28.4 in the first innings. With just three days to recover, that was an inhuman burden on a bowler who had bowled 151 overs in this series.

Sunny Singh Gill set to become first referee of Indian descent in EPL

Sunny Singh Gill set to become first referee of Indian descent in EPL

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Sunny Singh Gill was standing at the proverbial career crossroads one year ago. He had the option to continue as a prison officer or concentrate on carrying forward his family's rich footballing legacy by chasing his refereeing dream.

Watching sports with Naana

Watching sports with Naana

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'Few athletes are ever able to win his admiration; he mostly relegates them to the status of worthless imbeciles,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Samba Magic grips the City of Joy as Ronaldinho ignites Durga Puja festivities

Samba Magic grips the City of Joy as Ronaldinho ignites Durga Puja festivities

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Wearing his infectious goofy grin, 'Samba Magician' Ronaldinho cast a spell on the football-crazy denizens of Kolkata as his arrival for a two-day visit in Kolkata ushered in an early onset of the Durga Puja festival.

Indian boxing fans WILL WATCH Manny v Mayweather megafight

Indian boxing fans WILL WATCH Manny v Mayweather megafight

Rediff.com2 May 2015

The fans can watch the bout live on Indian television.

Fans compare women's hockey coach Marijne to SRK

Fans compare women's hockey coach Marijne to SRK

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

As soon as soon as the Indian women's hockey team stunned Australia in the quarter-finals of the Tokyo Olympics and coach Sjoerd Marijne posted a picture with him and the team on Twitter, fans started comparing him to Kabir Khan and how the reel story of Chak de India transformed into a real story.

Tenacity, altruism define white-ball maestro Dhawan

Tenacity, altruism define white-ball maestro Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

In a career that spanned over 14 years, the calmness that Dhawan exuded on and off the field was one characteristic that set him apart from the other stalwarts of Indian cricket.

What RCB plans to do with IPL fans

What RCB plans to do with IPL fans

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

VVirat Kohli's franchise wants to unite fans on an innovative digital community platform.

Alia, Ranbir Cheer Mumbai City FC

Alia, Ranbir Cheer Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Mumbai City FC triumphed over FC Goa with a decisive 2-0 win, securing their spot in the finals.

Rohit slams broadcasters for recording private talks

Rohit slams broadcasters for recording private talks

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Rohit Sharma on Sunday lashed out at the IPL broadcasters for 'breaching' cricketers' privacy

Sports has lost one of its greatest: Sachin mourns Maradona

Sports has lost one of its greatest: Sachin mourns Maradona

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

"Football and the world of sports has lost one of its greatest players today. Rest in Peace Diego Maradona! You shall be missed," Tendulkar tweeted.

'You Go Through A Lot More Besides Winning & Losing'

'You Go Through A Lot More Besides Winning & Losing'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'It's very heartening because it's a kind of underdog story and you know, we're not a big film, we're not with big people, we have not been able to plaster ourselves all over the place to make ourselves be seen and watched.' 'But still, we have managed to somehow get here.'

PICS: 2024 Paralympics opens amid grand spectacle

PICS: 2024 Paralympics opens amid grand spectacle

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Images from the 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony in Paris on Wednesday.

'If India plays to their strengths, they'll go all the way'

'If India plays to their strengths, they'll go all the way'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The flamboyant Yuvraj Singh reckons India could break their ICC trophy drought if they play to their strengths rather than "thinking of where the opposition is going to harm us" in the T20 World Cup, as there is no dearth of skills and self-belief in the squad.

Rani Rampal is 'World Games Athlete of the Year'

Rani Rampal is 'World Games Athlete of the Year'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

With an impressive number of votes, 199,477, Rani Rampal was a clear winner of the Athlete of the Year race. Sports fans all over the world voted for their favourite during 20 days of polling in January. Over 705,610 votes were cast during the poll.

In Grand Slam Goodbye, Sania Goes Boldly

In Grand Slam Goodbye, Sania Goes Boldly

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

In the 18 years that she has been on tour, Sania Mirza was the standard-bearer for tennis in the country. Never before had an Indian player dominated from the back court with such conviction. Deepti Patwardhan Salutes the Incomparable Sania Mirza.

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The hot button moments of IPL 2024...

Beware! Cybercriminals May Target Olympics

Beware! Cybercriminals May Target Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Domains spoofing the legitimate Olympics Web site, while fake mobile apps masquerading as transport, booking, or other planning apps are also certain to be leveraged by fraudsters during the event, cybersecurity firms say, which puts Indian users also at risk.

AIFF demands probe into Qatar's controversial goal vs India

AIFF demands probe into Qatar's controversial goal vs India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

AIFF seeks investigation into Qatar's controversial goal against India

Tendulkar in contention for Laureus Sporting Moment!

Tendulkar in contention for Laureus Sporting Moment!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The moment is titled Carried On the Shoulders Of A Nation, a reference to the Indian cricket team's 2011 World Cup triumph.

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Talking about the ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies/US this year and inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he said that the T20 World Cup in New York will be driven by expats.

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.

PIX: India go down fighting to Germany in hockey semis

PIX: India go down fighting to Germany in hockey semis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Top-ranked Netherlands reached the men's hockey final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday with a much more comfortable 4-0 win over Spain than in the pool stage

SEE: The emotional farewell that left everyone in tears

SEE: The emotional farewell that left everyone in tears

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The event was distinguished by the presence of hockey legends, including former captains Sardar Singh, Dillip Tirkey and Mir Ranjan Negi, former coach Harendra Singh, and the entire bronze winning Indian team.

Nagal, Bopanna-Sriram sent packing in first round

Nagal, Bopanna-Sriram sent packing in first round

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

India's tennis campaign at the Paris Olympics lasted just a day as Sumit Nagal and the men's doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji bowed out after losing their respective opening matches to French challengers in Paris Sunday.

'Shah Rukh's Words Found Me When I Needed Them Most'

'Shah Rukh's Words Found Me When I Needed Them Most'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'SRK couldn't have been nicer, empathetic, more sharing and interactive. It really was a wonderful moment.'