News for 'landmark wins'

CL: Real Madrid qualify with Ronaldo's brace

CL: Real Madrid qualify with Ronaldo's brace

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Cristiano Ronaldo took a leaf out of Lionel Messi's book when he reached a personal landmark and led Real Madrid into the Champions League knockout stages by scoring both goals in a 2-0 win at Olympique Lyon on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Japan's Mima Ito took the bronze medal after beating Han Ying of Germany in straight games.

Did Gambhir blame Dhoni for missing ton in WC final?

Did Gambhir blame Dhoni for missing ton in WC final?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Chasing 275 for victory, India were in a spot of bother at 114/3 when Gambhir was joined by skipper Dhoni, and the two added 109 runs for the fourth wicket to help India to the famous victory.

COVID-19: Liverpool urge fans to celebrate safely amid fears

COVID-19: Liverpool urge fans to celebrate safely amid fears

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Our city is still in a public health crisis and this behaviour is wholly unacceptable'

'Bowler needs a captain who understands him'

'Bowler needs a captain who understands him'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'... And give him the confidence and freedom to express himself.'

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to young India to find out who their LGBTQ heroes are.

'Biden likely to be pragmatic in dealing with Pak'

'Biden likely to be pragmatic in dealing with Pak'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pakistan's close ties with China and its lack of democracy and disregard for human rights will not be overlooked, said Haqqani, who currently is a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute think-tank in Washington.

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

40 must know nuggets about the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

PICS: Anderson kept on 599 wickets as Pakistan dig in after follow-on

PICS: Anderson kept on 599 wickets as Pakistan dig in after follow-on

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 3rd Test played between England and Pakistan at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Monday.

Vishy Anand as never before!

Vishy Anand as never before!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

From a life built on challenges and studded with victories, India's beloved chess champion, Vishwanathan Anand plucks out a few important lessons.

Top 10 finish in 2028 Olympics ambitious, not impossible: Rijiju

Top 10 finish in 2028 Olympics ambitious, not impossible: Rijiju

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

He said the time was right to strengthen and popularise table tennis in India, especially with 27 Indian paddlers currently in top 100 and 17 of them in top 50 in the world rankings.

French Open PHOTOS: Azarenka, Wawrinka crash out; Djokovic through

French Open PHOTOS: Azarenka, Wawrinka crash out; Djokovic through

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Two-time Grand Slam winner Victoria Azarenka crashed out of the French Open in the first round losing 5-7, 5-7 to Katerina Siniakova on Monday, playing only her fifth tournament of the year after a legal battle over the custody of her son.

Celebrating 500th Test: India's most memorable wins at home

Celebrating 500th Test: India's most memorable wins at home

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

As India gets set to play its 500th Test, Rajneesh Gupta presents India's memorable Test victories at home.

Tendulkar's unbeaten 55 keeps Mumbai on course for win over Haryana

Tendulkar's unbeaten 55 keeps Mumbai on course for win over Haryana

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Sachin Tendulkar warmed up for his farewell series against the West Indies next month with a gritty unbeaten half-century to keep Mumbai's chances alive in their Ranji Trophy match against a spirited Haryana in Lahli, Haryana, on Tuesday.

Be it Ram or Rahim Bhakti, it's time for Bharat Bhakti: PM

Be it Ram or Rahim Bhakti, it's time for Bharat Bhakti: PM

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

All political parties have appeal for peace and harmony.

Will Eden Gardens see Dhoni equal Dada's record?

Will Eden Gardens see Dhoni equal Dada's record?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Mahendra Singh Dhoni goes into the third Test against England aware that a win will help him equal Sourav Ganguly's record at the Eden Gardens. Bikash Mohapatra on the landmark that awaits.

Wawrinka to defend Chennai Open 2016 crown

Wawrinka to defend Chennai Open 2016 crown

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Two-time Grand Slam champion Stanislas Wawrinka will be back in Chennai to defend his title at the Aircel Chennai Open 2016, India and South Asia's Premier ATP World Tour tennis event, scheduled to be held at Chennai's SDAT Stadium from January 4 to 10.

More records for Federer but no match point glory

More records for Federer but no match point glory

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Fans who had poured in to see the Swiss master in action witnessed him fire down a 10,000th career ace and chalk up a record 85th win at Wimbledon, surpassing the benchmark he had shared with Jimmy Connors.

Sports shorts: Federer storms into final, Venus upsets Serena

Sports shorts: Federer storms into final, Venus upsets Serena

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Roger Federer eased into the final of the Rogers Cup with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Spain's Feliciano Lopez on Saturday, putting the Swiss maestro on the brink of a landmark 80th career title.

Tests return with Stokes and Holder head-to-head

Tests return with Stokes and Holder head-to-head

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

It will also be a milestone in the career of England's talisman Ben Stokes as he captains the side for the first time.

Will these movies win an Oscar?

Will these movies win an Oscar?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Here's looking at some brilliant movies.

Sprinter Dutee faces expulsion after revealing same sex relationship

Sprinter Dutee faces expulsion after revealing same sex relationship

Rediff.com20 May 2019

India's fastest woman Dutee Chand is facing a tough battle of acceptance in her family.

Yuvraj's contribution to Indian cricket has been outstanding: Kohli

Yuvraj's contribution to Indian cricket has been outstanding: Kohli

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday lauded senior pro Yuvraj Singh who is set to become the fifth Indian cricketer to complete the landmark of 300 One-Day Internationals.

Pakistan cricketers barred from celebrating with push ups

Pakistan cricketers barred from celebrating with push ups

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

A ruling party lawmaker on Wednesday criticised Pakistan cricketers for promoting a negative image of the country by celebrating with push-ups on the field after winning a match, prompting the Pakistan Cricket Board to discontinue the practice.

On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Garry Kasparov hated losing but in defeat, to an "alien opponent" incapable of fear or the faintest flicker of emotion, the youngest of chess champions and greatest of grandmasters made history. He became a grandmaster at 17 and world champion at 22 in 1985 when the charismatic youngster beat Soviet establishment hero Anatoly Karpov.

Squash players assure India three Asiad medals

Squash players assure India three Asiad medals

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

India were, on Friday, assured of three medals in squash competition of the 18th Asian Games with Saurav Ghosal, Joshna Chinappa and Dipika Pallikal Karthik advancing to the semifinals of their respective singles events in Jakarta.

Dhoni set for 300 as India aim to continue winning run

Dhoni set for 300 as India aim to continue winning run

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Considered one of the greatest finishers in 50-overs cricket, Dhoni will join India's elite 'Club 300', which has Sachin Tendulkar (463), Rahul Dravid (344), Mohammed Azharuddin (334), Sourav Ganguly (311) and Yuvraj Singh (304).

Pitch was good, batting was not: Kohli

Pitch was good, batting was not: Kohli

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

India captain Virat Kohli said poor batting and not the pitch was responsible for the day-night third Test against England winding up inside two days, and described the performance of batsmen on both sides as "bizarre".

Chhetri: 'Captain, Leader, Legend'

Chhetri: 'Captain, Leader, Legend'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Rathore, Tendulkar lead accolades for Chhetri

Afghanistan's Nabi to retire from Test after Bangladesh match

Afghanistan's Nabi to retire from Test after Bangladesh match

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Former Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi has announced his decision to retire from Test cricket after the ongoing one-off match against Bangladesh.

India will be in position to vaccinate all adults by year end: Centre

India will be in position to vaccinate all adults by year end: Centre

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Harsh Vardhan said that 51 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses will be made available by July and 216 crore more between August and December.

3 Lessons from Sport For Your Career

3 Lessons from Sport For Your Career

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

A game isn't over until the final whistle blows, says Pratik Gour, co-founder of Footprynt, an influencer marketing agency.

Tokyo Games: DRAMATIC Moments

Tokyo Games: DRAMATIC Moments

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

From sharing medals to defections to gestures on the medals podium to punching horses, the Tokyo Olympics had it all.

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Declaring that the right of reputation cannot be protected at the cost of right of life and dignity, a Delhi court on Wednesday threw out former Union minister and editor M J Akbar's criminal defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani who has accused him of sexual harassment.

GST: A tax that industry, consumers would love to pay

GST: A tax that industry, consumers would love to pay

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The implementation of the GST will indeed be a landmark reform.

Sharif vows 'warmer ties' with India

Sharif vows 'warmer ties' with India

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Nawaz Sharif, poised for a record third term as Pakistan Prime Minister after his party's emphatic win in the landmark general elections, has vowed to pursue better relations with the US while seeking "warmer ties" with India.

Run-machine Kohli betters Tendulkar's record!

Run-machine Kohli betters Tendulkar's record!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Virat Kohli added another feather to his cap when he became the youngest player to score 15 centuries in One-Day Internationals following his match-winning innings of 115 in the first match against Zimbabwe at Harare, on Tuesday.

Exclusive: Shaji N Karun's new film with Jayaram

Exclusive: Shaji N Karun's new film with Jayaram

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

The film titled Gaadha is based on the short story Kadal

Natco, Cipla up after SC dismisses Novartis plea

Natco, Cipla up after SC dismisses Novartis plea

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

In a landmark judgment that has the potential to change the direction of India's pharmaceutical business, the Supreme Court said on Monday that the drug failed to qualify for a patent according to Indian law.

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and American companies have a great opportunity to contribute to that, Modi told the CEOs.