News for 'rivalry'

India-Pakistan epic surpasses IPL final on HotStar

India-Pakistan epic surpasses IPL final on HotStar

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Disney Star creates new viewership record in high-voltage India Pak match

Set aside political rivalries to work for people: Uddhav's peace pipe to BJP

Set aside political rivalries to work for people: Uddhav's peace pipe to BJP

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Thackeray was speaking virtually after the inauguration of a water taxi service, linking Navi Mumbai to south Mumbai, and the Belapur jetty in the neighbouring township.

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes over as Rajasthan CM on his birthday

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes over as Rajasthan CM on his birthday

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

First-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma was sworn in as the chief minister of Rajasthan at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party's top leadership on Friday, 12 days after the party ousted the Congress in the assembly polls.

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.

Shiv Sena man shot by BJP MLA critical; Oppn guns for Shinde

Shiv Sena man shot by BJP MLA critical; Oppn guns for Shinde

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The BJP MLA alleged that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is "trying to create a kingdom of criminals in Maharashtra".

'India-Pakistan is not a game of cricket, it is more of a border rivalry'

'India-Pakistan is not a game of cricket, it is more of a border rivalry'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The enormity of the Indo-Pak rivalry is not lost on R Ashwin, who considers it bigger than the Ashes but the Indian off-spinner also feels that players will have to keep their emotions in check during Saturday's high-voltage World Twenty20 clash in Kolkata.

Cricket Australia Tweet Angers India

Cricket Australia Tweet Angers India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Australia began the banter on Monday with Cricket Australia's media wing stoking the fire

Dressed as 'kanwariyas', gunmen shoot dead Jharkhand gangster

Dressed as 'kanwariyas', gunmen shoot dead Jharkhand gangster

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Amarnath Singh, a resident of Jamshedpur, went to Basukinath temple in Dumka along with his family to offer obeisance in the holy month of 'Shravan' when the gunmen shot him from point blank range, they said.

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.

Borg, McEnroe to renew rivalry in Laver Cup

Borg, McEnroe to renew rivalry in Laver Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The tennis greats announced on Wednesday that they had committed to lead the teams for the first three years of the new competition, patterned after golf's Ryder Cup

'There were no games among us'

'There were no games among us'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Actresses of our generation were genuinely fond of one another.'

Bengaluru police hunt for man who provoked trio to commit double murder

Bengaluru police hunt for man who provoked trio to commit double murder

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The police are also on the lookout for a fourth person, Arun Kumar, who they suspect allegedly instigated the trio to commit the crime.

Sindhu, Tai Tzu renew rivalry in PBL

Sindhu, Tai Tzu renew rivalry in PBL

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Sindhu' Hyderabad Hunters and Tai Tzu's Bengaluru Raptors can meet each other on January 31 in the third leg in Hyderabad.

TVF founder Arunabh Kumar acquitted in sexual harassment case

TVF founder Arunabh Kumar acquitted in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

It can be said the complaint was filed out of "grudge" or business rivalry, the court noted.

Blackstone, GIC rivalry keeps Indian realty pot boiling

Blackstone, GIC rivalry keeps Indian realty pot boiling

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Aggressive acquisitions & deep pockets fuel real estate competition; experts suggest future partnership

Asia Cup perfect testing ground ahead of World Cup

Asia Cup perfect testing ground ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

India will enter the Asia Cup as a seven-time champions, most by any team, but adding an eighth title might just not feature on top of their bucket list.

'The difference between making history and being history'

'The difference between making history and being history'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The International Cricket Council has unveiled a mesmerising promo video for the coming marquee event, enlisting Kolkata Knight Riders Co-Owner Shah Rukh Khan as its captivating narrator.

Why England will 'respect' Ireland in Super 12 clash

Why England will 'respect' Ireland in Super 12 clash

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Captain Jos Buttler says England have "great respect" for Ireland and there is no question of complacency creeping in during Wednesday's T20 World Cup Super 12 match in Melbourne.

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.

Ashes Series Intrudes Into Vilnius Summit

Ashes Series Intrudes Into Vilnius Summit

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The Ashes rivalry between the Australian and English cricket teams escalated to new levels, with the prime ministers of both countries jumping into the fray, again.

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.

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?

Kerala HC acquits 13 RSS workers in CPM leader's murder case

Kerala HC acquits 13 RSS workers in CPM leader's murder case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The Kerala high court has acquitted 13 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers in a case relating to the killing of a Communist Party of India-Marxist activist in Thiruvananthapuram in 2008, saying the prosecution had miserably failed to prove the incriminating circumstances against the accused.

Probably one of the best across all formats: Kohli's admiration of Babar

Probably one of the best across all formats: Kohli's admiration of Babar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Virat Kohli's admiration for Pakistan skipper Babar Azam isn't a hidden secret.

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.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Medvedev, Tsitsipas set to renew rivalry in Australian Open semis

Medvedev, Tsitsipas set to renew rivalry in Australian Open semis

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Sparks flew when they met for the first time on the ATP Tour in Miami, with Medvedev confronting the Greek over his on-court conduct.

How To Get Sara-Ananya's Attention!

How To Get Sara-Ananya's Attention!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday take a trip to Qatar together.

Messi, Ronaldo to renew rivalry as Barca face Juve

Messi, Ronaldo to renew rivalry as Barca face Juve

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Defending champions Bayern Munich must face Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid after they were drawn together in Champions League Group A alongside Salzburg and Lokomotiv Moscow.

Pakistan batters face Afghan spin test at Chepauk

Pakistan batters face Afghan spin test at Chepauk

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

A desperate Pakistan will be wary of a competent group of Afghanistan spinners' ability to strike hard on an often-gripping Chepauk pitch when the teams meet in the World Cup match in Chennai on Monday

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

Is Peace in Ukraine Possible?

Is Peace in Ukraine Possible?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The responsibility for peace in Ukraine now rests in the hands of the two principal belligerents, Russia and the US, and the prime victim of this great power rivalry, Ukraine, points out Nitin Desai.

Why Mala Sinha Almost Said No To Pyaasa

Why Mala Sinha Almost Said No To Pyaasa

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

'My character Meena seemed like a selfish, cold, heartless woman, who abandons her lover because he is moneyless. But look the girls today. They are as practical as my Meena was in Pyaasa so many years ago.'

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.

No thaw in sight in India-China ties for 4th year

No thaw in sight in India-China ties for 4th year

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

With Beijing remaining intransigent on the withdrawal of additional troops deployed by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) since the deadly border clash in 2020 in eastern Ladakh, India's bilateral ties with China remained frozen in 2023 with no forward movement on the horizon despite several rounds of diplomatic and military talks.

Mathews blasts 'disgraceful' Shakib in 'timeout' drama

Mathews blasts 'disgraceful' Shakib in 'timeout' drama

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Angelo Mathews criticised Bangladesh's decision to dismiss him via a 'time out' as 'disgraceful'

What's Shami telling Shaheen Afridi?

What's Shami telling Shaheen Afridi?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Despite the rivalry between the two teams, Mohammad Shami turned into a left-hander as he shared a few tips with the Pakistani youngster.

MI vs KKR: Captains Suryakumar, Rana fined!

MI vs KKR: Captains Suryakumar, Rana fined!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Mumbai Indians captain Suryakumar Yadav was fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Australia hails Cummins in 'rope-a-dope' win over England

Australia hails Cummins in 'rope-a-dope' win over England

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Australian media hailed Pat Cummins' batting heroics as the final blow of a "rope-a-dope" strategy that delivered a thrilling two-wicket win over England

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.