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Pakistan humble India

Pakistan humble India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

Thomas takes maiden title as Sky extend Tour reign

Thomas takes maiden title as Sky extend Tour reign

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Geraint Thomas tightened Team Sky's grip on the Tour de France when he handed the British outfit their sixth title in seven years on Sunday and there is no sign that their domination will end anytime soon.

EPL PIX: Liverpool win 9-0, Haaland hits treble, United win away, Arsenal stay top

EPL PIX: Liverpool win 9-0, Haaland hits treble, United win away, Arsenal stay top

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

IPL 2022: Andre Russell Leads MVP Race

IPL 2022: Andre Russell Leads MVP Race

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The Most Valuable Player Index table is telling another (worrying?) story: Performance from players in teams that are not going to make the top four is dropping somewhat alarmingly. The IPL is gruelling and cruel. It can do wonders to your career, but can also seriously hurt your international prospects if you get injured in a match that is essentially inconsequential. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after Game 63.

Lonely recovery road for giant-killing Kazakh

Lonely recovery road for giant-killing Kazakh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Injured, lonely and without a coach, Yaroslava Shvedova climbed a psychological mountain to oust the defending champion from the French Open.

This bridge lets you walk over one of the most stunning waterfalls

This bridge lets you walk over one of the most stunning waterfalls

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Visitors to one of the most dramatic waterfalls in Norway will soon be able to experience a brand new thrilling view of it, thanks to a staircase spanning the gorge it thunders through. This is the dramatic Vringsfossen waterfall bridge, a newly opened tourist attraction offering incredible views of the spectacular landscape near Eifjord in Hardanger, western Norway. Here's a look at this architectural marvel above the Vringsfossen waterfall, which was the most visited natural attraction in Norway in 2018 and is situated close to Eifjord.

COVID-19 resurgence casts shadow on Tour de France

COVID-19 resurgence casts shadow on Tour de France

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

New coronavirus cases have been rising at an alarming rate in France since the beginning of the month, casting a menacing shadow over the re-scheduled 107th edition of the race.

'No place in India can compare to the strategic importance of Leh'

'No place in India can compare to the strategic importance of Leh'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'The Ladakh Scouts are a fantastic mountain troops suited to this terrain.' 'Other troops have to first get acclimatised, but these men are tough mountain people.'

EPL PIX: Man City close in on title; Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Man City close in on title; Chelsea win

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday night.

Review: Kazhugu disappoints due to shaky screenplay

Review: Kazhugu disappoints due to shaky screenplay

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Had Sathyasiva managed to keep proceedings as interesting as he does in the first hour, Kazhugu would have turned out a classic.

When Kareena went BUNGEE JUMPING

When Kareena went BUNGEE JUMPING

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Daredevilry is second nature to Bollywood actors. Be it riding horses, leaping off cliffs or sprinting atop moving buses and trains, the crazier the better. You can only imagine how much adventure sports appeal to the adrenaline junkie in them.

7-year-old Indian youngest to reach Everest base camp

7-year-old Indian youngest to reach Everest base camp

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Overcoming obstacles like cold temperatures and a high wind-chill, seven-year-old Aaryan Balaji has recorded his name in Mount Everest history by trekking all the way to the mountain's Southern Base Camp in Nepal situated at an altitude of 5,364 metres.

Turning Point: Dhawan survives review on 11

Turning Point: Dhawan survives review on 11

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Television umpire Rod Tucker declared Dhawan not out.

Tale of two quakes: Horror @ Everest, tremors in Kolkata

Tale of two quakes: Horror @ Everest, tremors in Kolkata

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The strong temblor that shook Nepal and parts of northern and eastern India on Tuesday brought back chilling memories of the April 25 earthquake for 47-year-old mountaineer Lipika Biswas who was at the Everest Base Camp when it had hit the Himalayan country.

Tour de France: Pogacar beats Roglic to win Stage 15

Tour de France: Pogacar beats Roglic to win Stage 15

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Roglic leads Pogacar by 40 seconds and Colombian Rigoberto Uran by 1:34 as the race is turning into an all-Slovenian affair following Bernal's disappearance.

Memories from Wonderful Wayanad

Memories from Wonderful Wayanad

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Thomas G K shares pictures from a trip to Wayanad.

Elections Should Have Been Held In March

Elections Should Have Been Held In March

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Making citizens queue to vote just when the disease is declining, but is still in the air, could just cause a fresh spurt. The logic for this scheduling is inexplicable, especially since the entire process could so easily have been pushed back by three weeks, argues David Devadas.

PIX: Shafali leads India's fightback after follow-on

PIX: Shafali leads India's fightback after follow-on

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

India were forced to follow on after being dismissed for 231 in the first innings, in the opening session on Day 3, of the one-off women's Test against England in Bristol, on Friday.

22 climbers dead in quake-triggered avalanche on Mt Everest

22 climbers dead in quake-triggered avalanche on Mt Everest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

At least 22 climbers have died near the base camp of Mt Everest where hundreds of climbers, including many foreigners, are stranded after an avalanche triggered by Nepal's massive earthquake slammed into a part of the camp on the world's highest peak.

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 54

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 54

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir, actor Manoj Bajpayee, mountaineer Bachendri Pal, ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan and Odisha tea seller D Prakash Rao were among the recipients of the honour.

This road trip is not for everyone

This road trip is not for everyone

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Rajesh Karkera details how an exciting off road competition tested his motoring skills and perseverance.

Kings XI Punjab make mockery of Sunrisers Hyderabad's huge total

Kings XI Punjab make mockery of Sunrisers Hyderabad's huge total

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Kings XI Punjab once again showed their batting might as the table-toppers chased down another 200-plus run target to comfortably beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in an IPL match in Uppal on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Williams, Djokovic march on at US Open

PHOTOS: Williams, Djokovic march on at US Open

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Six months after she nearly died, Serena Williams is closing in on what could be the greatest achievement of her incredible career.

How to get the perfect GMAT score

How to get the perfect GMAT score

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Consider each and every answer choice and eliminate the wrong ones.

Wind, snow and frozen phones: How to survive the coldest Olympics

Wind, snow and frozen phones: How to survive the coldest Olympics

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The weather was a bone-chilling, minus 20 degrees Celsius (minus 4 Fahrenheit).

'I have never done films to feed my stomach'

'I have never done films to feed my stomach'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

'I do films because I want to feel proud of myself as an actor. Why should I sign nonsense? The right roles aren't coming. The only cameo I have done in Hindi is Zoya's Dil Dhadakne Do. She is a friend and I desperately wanted to work with her. She casts big stars, so obviously, I couldn't be the lead.' Rahul Bose on his films, and Poorna.

Amputee who conquered Everest denied entry at Ujjain temple for not following dress code

Amputee who conquered Everest denied entry at Ujjain temple for not following dress code

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Sinha had alleged on Monday that her disability was mocked at when she visited the temple recently

Ranji Roundup: Parkar hits double ton on debut

Ranji Roundup: Parkar hits double ton on debut

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal matches played on Tuesday

What Chinese army is up to at the LAC

What Chinese army is up to at the LAC

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Indian Army officers are convinced China is maintaining the pretence of dialogue and negotiations in order to create the opportunity to occupy more Indian territory. Senior Indian planners apprehend this might be a Chinese ploy to divert attention from Depsang, in Northern Ladakh, which might be China's actual target.

'Just enjoy. No pressure, because I'm not there', Zlatan tells Swedes

'Just enjoy. No pressure, because I'm not there', Zlatan tells Swedes

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Sweden's former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said that they should simply enjoy themselves at the World Cup because without him in the team there is no expectation.

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Tour de France: Alaphilippe whizzes to second stage win as Thomas retains yellow jersey

Tour de France: Alaphilippe whizzes to second stage win as Thomas retains yellow jersey

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Spain's Gorka Izagirre took second place and Yates finished third, 15 seconds behind.

Fat to Fit: How I lost 28 kilos in two years

Fat to Fit: How I lost 28 kilos in two years

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Jay Talsania, 22, shares his weightloss journey.

Bhutan: Tiger's Nest, giant momos, Happiness

Bhutan: Tiger's Nest, giant momos, Happiness

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera takes in the best of Bhutan, a beautiful little kingdom that has bundles and bundles of goodness to offer.

Inside Nepal: Escaping the avalanche to feed puri-bhaji to survivors

Inside Nepal: Escaping the avalanche to feed puri-bhaji to survivors

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Three mountaineers escape the avalanche at Everest Base Camp, come back to Nepal and decide to get involved in the earthquake relief work, serving puris and vegetables to the affected families, reports Anusha Subramanian for Rediff.com.

These views will take your breath away!

These views will take your breath away!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Breathtaking views of some of the world's most scenic landscapes have been showcased at this year's Epson International Pano Awards. In its eighth year, the event pays homage to the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography. The competition was stiff with 5,377 entries from 1,322 photographers in 71 countries this year, battling it out for the top spots in five categories, for several special awards, and for some of the $50,000 in cash and prizes offered. The organisers were kind enough to share some of the winners and top scorers here.

Soccer PIX: Juve run Lecce ragged; Sevilla held

Soccer PIX: Juve run Lecce ragged; Sevilla held

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Images from football matches played in the Italian Serie A and the La Liga on Friday.

Ten things to do before you're 30

Ten things to do before you're 30

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

From plain wacky to rational and pragmatic, we present a list of the things you must do before you touch the big three-O!

The secret to orgasm is...

The secret to orgasm is...

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Know what you and your partner want and how to satisfy each other.

Dating online? What women want to SEE

Dating online? What women want to SEE

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

When women see your photos, they want to see you in different settings, doing different activities and just you being yourself.