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PIX: Spain's first transgender football team

PIX: Spain's first transgender football team

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Fenix's first game of the season on September 21 ended with a 19-0 defeat. But for its fans and players, trans men having the right to play their favourite sport on equal terms is far more important than the score.

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Sukanya Verma celebrates Hrithik Roshan's silver work anniversary with a playlist of 25 of his chartbusters.

Is this hottie Barca's good luck charm?

Is this hottie Barca's good luck charm?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Real Madrid are comfortably perched on top of the La Liga standings with 66 points while Barca are now third on 54 points with a game in hand, three points behind second-placed Sevilla.

PIX: England maul New Zealand in second Test to seal series

PIX: England maul New Zealand in second Test to seal series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell's defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for 259 to wrap up a thumping 323-run victory on the third day of the second Test on Sunday.

'Alcaraz has best of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer but...'

'Alcaraz has best of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer but...'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Legendary Andre Agassi said Carlos Alcaraz combines the best qualities of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal but cautioned the tennis world against expecting the Spaniard to repeat the incredible feats of the 'Fab Three.'

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Nearly 13.04 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am on Wednesday in 43 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting is underway in the first phase, officials said.

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'

He Delivered Milk When He Was 6. At 29 He's A Magistrate!

He Delivered Milk When He Was 6. At 29 He's A Magistrate!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Studying was never an important part of our life, surviving was.'

68% voting in Jharkhand's 2nd phase, pips 2019 figs

68% voting in Jharkhand's 2nd phase, pips 2019 figs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

About 68 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 5 pm on Wednesday in 38 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting in the second and final phase ended, officials said.

How Mannara And Jason Set The Ramp On Fire

How Mannara And Jason Set The Ramp On Fire

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

See how Mannara Chopra and Jason Shah bring summer temperatures back to Mumbai at the BT FW.

'What Is The Cost Of An MBBS Seat In The NRI Quota?'

'What Is The Cost Of An MBBS Seat In The NRI Quota?'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar counsels students about how to pursue a career in science, medicine and technology.

'Some May Consider Working 90 Hours Heaven'

'Some May Consider Working 90 Hours Heaven'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'If people want to work 90 hours, we should let them work.' 'If people want to work 30 hours, you should let them work 30 hours.' 'But they should not expect the same level of success and attention.'

1st Test: Brook ton revives England on Day 2

1st Test: Brook ton revives England on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Brook's innings was by no means chanceless -- Tom Latham and Tim Southee both missed one good chance to take a thick edge in the slips -- but he rode his luck to bring up his 10th Test half century with a six.

This is an area where Indian bowlers need to focus on...

This is an area where Indian bowlers need to focus on...

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

The former South African quick explained the pre-set plan against Head, though it eventually fell flat on its back.

PIX: Djokovic downs Nadal in final showdown in Saudi

PIX: Djokovic downs Nadal in final showdown in Saudi

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

'Thank you Novak for everything for all the moments we shared on court during our careers.'

Indian cricket in 2024: World Cup glory & home Test defeat

Indian cricket in 2024: World Cup glory & home Test defeat

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

There was plenty of action over the last 12 months that kept the loyal Indian fan interested.

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Will Rohit Sharma get one final opportunity to salvage his Test career?

'I Was Lucky To Defeat Gukesh 3 Times'

'I Was Lucky To Defeat Gukesh 3 Times'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

'You need hard work along with talent to reach exceptional heights.'

'Christmas Has Come Early For India'

'Christmas Has Come Early For India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'This is a big day for Indian chess.'

Rahul spells out his mantra for success in Australia

Rahul spells out his mantra for success in Australia

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'You have to respect if the ball's moving, you have to give it to the fast bowlers and just soak in that pressure and wait for your time to score runs.'

Kalpana Soren to remain in limelight because...

Kalpana Soren to remain in limelight because...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Despite the personal and political challenges posed by her husband's legal battles, Kalpana has proven to be a resilient and dynamic leader.

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The favourites to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday.

FC Goa beat Hyderabad in coach Manolo's 100th ISL game

FC Goa beat Hyderabad in coach Manolo's 100th ISL game

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

FC Goa on Wednesday secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Hyderabad FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) match

Luck, Rain Gods Help Teams In Semis

Luck, Rain Gods Help Teams In Semis

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Luck has been a major factor in teams progressing to the semi-finals. With rain gods intervening, the equations in both groups changed a bit. There was a lot of permutations and combinations that saw England, India, New Zealand and Pakistan progress:

SA coach Walter: 'We haven't played our best yet'

SA coach Walter: 'We haven't played our best yet'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Coach Rob Walter believes the current team is different and ready to overcome past disappointments.

PIX: Six-star Starc puts Australia on top on Day 1

PIX: Six-star Starc puts Australia on top on Day 1

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Images from Day 1 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Friday.

Prayer or Conversion? Jemimah's father refutes claims amidst controversy

Prayer or Conversion? Jemimah's father refutes claims amidst controversy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Indian women's cricket team batter Jemimah Rodrigues' father Ivan on Friday refuted allegations that he used her membership at the prestigious Khar Gymkhana here to hold "conversion meetings" at its premises, claiming that he merely conducted prayer gatherings "in complete accordance with procedures".

I am 100 per cent pain-free: Shami ready for Australia

I am 100 per cent pain-free: Shami ready for Australia

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

India pacer Mohammed Shami said on Monday that he is completely pain-free and is still not out of reckoning for the marquee Test tour of Australia starting next month.

It's Bollywood Quiz Time, Folks!

It's Bollywood Quiz Time, Folks!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

ISL: Last minute drama as Chennaiyin down NorthEast Utd

ISL: Last minute drama as Chennaiyin down NorthEast Utd

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Determined Chennaiyin FC came from a goal down to beat NorthEast United 3-2 in an Indian Super League match at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday, courtesy of a brace from birthday boy Wilmar Jordan Gil.

No fairytale ending as Nadal bows out with defeat

No fairytale ending as Nadal bows out with defeat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'In some ways it is good, maybe, if that was my last match because I lost my first match in the Davis Cup and I lost my last one. We close the circle'

UK's Queen Elizabeth wishes England team good luck

UK's Queen Elizabeth wishes England team good luck

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has sent a message to the England soccer manager to wish the team luck ahead of its most anticipated game since the 1966 World Cup final.

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Saturday.

'It dried out...': Aus coach stunned by Perth pitch

'It dried out...': Aus coach stunned by Perth pitch

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The home team bowlers did not put a foot wrong but the pitch "surprisingly" dried up quite quickly at the Optus stadium on the second day, eventually helping the Indian batters, reckons Australia head coach Andrew McDonald.

Modi Enjoys A Game Of Chess

Modi Enjoys A Game Of Chess

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

What some of our politicians were up to on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

'Didn't expect clean sweep even in our wildest dreams'

'Didn't expect clean sweep even in our wildest dreams'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Former captain Daniel Vettori termed New Zealand's 3-0 Test series win on Indian soil as his country's greatest achievement while ex-batter Ross Taylor said he did not think of a clean sweep even "in our wildest dreams".

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

PIX: Varma hits maiden T20I ton as India down SA

PIX: Varma hits maiden T20I ton as India down SA

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Tilak Varma stole the show with a spectacular maiden century as India clinched a narrow 11-run win over South Africa in a high-scoring third T20 International.

Dravid's advice to Gambhir: Smile through tough times

Dravid's advice to Gambhir: Smile through tough times

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Gambhir was left visibly moved as Dravid reflected on his successful tenure and offered words of wisdom for the new role.

Women's T20 WC PIX: India lose to Australia; semis hopes fade

Women's T20 WC PIX: India lose to Australia; semis hopes fade

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Women's T20 World Cup match between India and Australia in Sharjah on Sunday