News for 'old rivalry'

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

In 2019, actor turned-politician Sumalatha Ambareesh, an independent backed by the BJP, won by defeating then Kumaraswamy's son and joint candidate of the then ruling Congress-JD-S alliance Nikhil by 1,25,876 votes.

The motivation is to throw farther and farther: Neeraj

The motivation is to throw farther and farther: Neeraj

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Neeraj Chopra said it was a dream come true to win the World Championships gold medal.

Djokovic and Nadal add another chapter to great rivalry

Djokovic and Nadal add another chapter to great rivalry

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

A win for Djokovic would move him past Pete Sampras (14) to outright third on the list of Grand Slam title winners.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Tsitsipas move into quarters

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Tsitsipas move into quarters

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Images from Day 8 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday.

It's Archer versus Gayle as England and West Indies renew rivalry

It's Archer versus Gayle as England and West Indies renew rivalry

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Archer, who has played his junior cricket in the Caribbean and qualified to play for England only in April, is a familiar figure for the West Indies camp and it knows what the 24-year-old is capable of.

Benitez lucky to land Chelsea job: Ferguson

Benitez lucky to land Chelsea job: Ferguson

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Alex Ferguson wasted little time renewing his old rivalry with Rafael Benitez on Friday when he branded the Spaniard "lucky" for walking into the manager's job at Chelsea.

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Friday's showdown will be the 40th meeting between the duo with Rafael Nadal leading 24-15 and 10-3 in Grand Slams.

Playing fields of England add spice to France/Belgium rivalry

Playing fields of England add spice to France/Belgium rivalry

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Tuesday's semi-final in St Petersburg sees team mates from English champions Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur go head to head as well as rivalries between club colleagues from Barcelona, Paris St Germain and Monaco.

Nadal ousted in Brisbane, Gauff reaches Auckland semis

Nadal ousted in Brisbane, Gauff reaches Auckland semis

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Local favourite Thompson saved three match points before prevailing 5-7, 7-6 (6), 6-3 against Nadal, who was playing his first tournament after nearly a year out with a hip injury.

LSG Vs RCB: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

LSG Vs RCB: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Did you enjoy Mayank Yadav's fiery spell against RCB?

Like Federer's farewell, Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong

Like Federer's farewell, Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Djokovic said the Spaniard remains his biggest rival.

SP leader shot dead in Ghaziabad district

SP leader shot dead in Ghaziabad district

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

A local Samajwadi Party leader was shot dead on Monday in Bamhetta village of Ghaziabad district.

All India Rank Review: Tender Must Watch

All India Rank Review: Tender Must Watch

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

All India Rank achieves a fine balance of authenticity and sensitivity in the fine portrayals of its young actors and old.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

As a sporting spectacle Alcaraz and Djokovic matches have delivered on every level and would be worthy of the Big Apple spotlight.

Newly elected SP MLA, 9 others booked for murder

Newly elected SP MLA, 9 others booked for murder

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

A newly elected Samajwadi Party member of Legislative Assembly and nine other persons were on Friday booked after husband of a village pradhan was allegedly shot dead in a case of old rivalry, police said.

UP: 5 kids among 9 burnt alive by villagers

UP: 5 kids among 9 burnt alive by villagers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Nine persons, including five children, were on Friday charred to death and three others injured when some houses were set ablaze by villagers agitated over the murder of a village head in Thuthibari area of Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district, police said.

Nehra trolled for 'using old Nokia phone'

Nehra trolled for 'using old Nokia phone'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Indian pacer Ashish Nehra was trolled for his comments that he is still 'using his old phone' and doesn't have social media accounts like Facebook and Twitter.

Asia Cup: India's old guard holds the key against Pakistan

Asia Cup: India's old guard holds the key against Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

While Rohit Sharma will be eager to test his ultra-aggressive batting template against the Asian giants, for Virat Kohli it is the perfect platform to return to form after enduring a tough phase in the last few years.

'India clash is must-win for Pakistan'

'India clash is must-win for Pakistan'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Pakistan have lost two of their four games and are eighth in the tournament standings. Their only win came against hosts England and their match against Sri Lanka was washed out.

2 die in violence during Rajasthan panchayat polls

2 die in violence during Rajasthan panchayat polls

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

Two persons were killed and nearly 30 others injured in incidents of violence during the second phase of panchayat elections in Rajasthan, the police said on Sunday. In Kot village, old rivalry led two communities to clash and open fire, killing one man and injuring at least 15 people.

Nashik MP urges Uddhav to mend fences with Shinde, BJP

Nashik MP urges Uddhav to mend fences with Shinde, BJP

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Stressing for an alliance, the MPs have conveyed to Thackeray that the BJP was a "natural ally" of the Shiv Sena unlike the "unnatural alliance" of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, Sena MP Hemant Godse said.

Can Djokovic overcome past setbacks to clinch 24th Slam?

Can Djokovic overcome past setbacks to clinch 24th Slam?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Fans are buzzing over the prospect of a rematch between world number one Alcaraz and second seed Djokovic in a potential New York finale

Five killed in shootout at UP court

Five killed in shootout at UP court

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

In a broad daylight shooting, two undertrials were killed by three unidentified armed men in the district court premises in Hathras in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, sparking a gun battle with the police, which shot dead the trio. The duo was brought to the district court for recording of evidence. "At around 12.15 pm, when the undertrials were being taken back to the jail from the court, they were attacked by three unidentified gunmen who opened indiscriminate fire."

Something old, something new in women's semis

Something old, something new in women's semis

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Something old and something new distinguish the women's semi-finals at the US Open on Friday when young and seasoned rivalries will determine combatants for the singles crown.

Tiny Ashes urn proves main attraction

Tiny Ashes urn proves main attraction

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Not even the guardians of the Ashes at the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) museum are exactly certain what is in the urn given to England cricket captain Ivo Bligh by his future wife while on a playing tour of Australia in 1883.

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Will India extend their run to make it 8-0? Or will Pakistan be able to snap the streak?

French Open: The top 5 women to watch out for

French Open: The top 5 women to watch out for

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Five top contenders for the women's title at the French Open, which starts on Sunday.

Three of Us Review: Wistful, Wonderful Walk Down Memory Lane

Three of Us Review: Wistful, Wonderful Walk Down Memory Lane

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

It's simply heart-warming to watch Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat and Swanand Kirkire bring out the optimism in Three of Us, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Phelps, Lochte add chapter to rivalry, Clary closes book

Phelps, Lochte add chapter to rivalry, Clary closes book

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Michael Phelps outdueled Ryan Lochte to win the 200 metres individual medley at the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday while Katie Ledecky suffered her first setback on the road to the Rio Games.

Key Oppn meet to be held in Patna on June 12

Key Oppn meet to be held in Patna on June 12

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Kumar, who is now heading an alliance government in Bihar which includes the Rashtriya Janata Dal, the Congress and the Left, has reached out to leaders like Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, all of whom are opposed to the BJP but not very comfortable with the grand old party either.

500 Wickets Club Welcomes Ashwin

500 Wickets Club Welcomes Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

He is the ninth bowler and fifth spinner to complete the feat in Tests.

112 Tests of England-India cricket rivalry

112 Tests of England-India cricket rivalry

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Rajneesh Gupta presents glimpses of India-England Test history.

40-yr-old arrested as 1 killed in firing at AAP MLA's convoy

40-yr-old arrested as 1 killed in firing at AAP MLA's convoy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The hunt for the remaining two accused persons is on, Additional DCP (southwest) Ingit Pratap Singh said. Police said there was no political angle behind the incident.

PIX: All roads lead to Hangzhou for Asian Games Opening Ceremony

PIX: All roads lead to Hangzhou for Asian Games Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Organisers hope a high-tech opening ceremony on Saturday will help drum up excitement for the Games. Interest at home has been muted as the economy sputters and some question the cost of hosting the mega-event.

Gangster killed outside his house in Sikar, man caught in firing also dead

Gangster killed outside his house in Sikar, man caught in firing also dead

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Another man who had gone to meet his daughter studying in a coaching institute there was also hit by bullets and died.

BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti attacked, escapes unhurt

BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti attacked, escapes unhurt

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

An attempt was made on the life of newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti allegedly by three persons but she managed to escape unhurt, police said on Sunday.

It was my dream to win gold at World championships: Neeraj

It was my dream to win gold at World championships: Neeraj

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.

Sindhu's journey: From Olympic glory to World C'ships

Sindhu's journey: From Olympic glory to World C'ships

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Sindhu reminisces about life-changing past seven years, her maiden Olympic medal ahead of WC

'My 12 YO is disobedient, doesn't study. Pls help'

'My 12 YO is disobedient, doesn't study. Pls help'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Aruna Agarwal, a qualified child psychologist and behaviour therapist with over 20 years of experience, offers expert parenting advice.

'Ministers lost because of their arrogance'

'Ministers lost because of their arrogance'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'Once elected, you have to act like people's representative for the full five years or else people show you your place.'