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Tendulkar's fav teammate: Sachin@50 reveals his pick

Tendulkar's fav teammate: Sachin@50 reveals his pick

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

When Sachin picked Laxman as his favourite player among the likes of Dravid, Ganguly

Long jumper Sreeshankar finishes 3rd in Diamond League

Long jumper Sreeshankar finishes 3rd in Diamond League

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Murali Sreeshankar is the only third Indian to finish in the top-three of a Diamond League after Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and former discus thrower Vikas Gowda.

Breaking Up Business Groups Would Create More Problems

Breaking Up Business Groups Would Create More Problems

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Policies to break down the business group format are far more likely to be effective, argues Simon Commander.

PIX: South Africa dig in to deny Australia series sweep

PIX: South Africa dig in to deny Australia series sweep

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

South Africa dug deep to deny Australia a 3-0 series sweep with a battling draw in the rain-disrupted third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, finally finding some fight on the final day of a miserable tour.

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues over the weekend.

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The World Photography Organisation has announced its category winners and shortlist in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023.

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday.

PIX: Saka, Nketiah shine as Arsenal kicks off EPL with a bang

PIX: Saka, Nketiah shine as Arsenal kicks off EPL with a bang

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Images from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

3rd Test PIX: Australia reign on gloomy day one as Proteas frustrated

3rd Test PIX: Australia reign on gloomy day one as Proteas frustrated

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the SCG on Wednesday.

Kishan reveals secret strategy for MI to win against CSK

Kishan reveals secret strategy for MI to win against CSK

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Kishan emphasised on the need to have a positive mindset.

Champions League PIX: Haaland lifts City; Barca win

Champions League PIX: Haaland lifts City; Barca win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Roundup of Champions League matches played on Wednesday night

Jee Karda Review: Poor Friends Version

Jee Karda Review: Poor Friends Version

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Jee Karda is a dish with a lot of garnish, but no flavour, observes Deepa Gahlot.

How Japan's high-pressing style unsettled Spain

How Japan's high-pressing style unsettled Spain

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Japan's high-pressing style which undid Germany had briefly unsettled Spain on a few occasions in the first half.

'My mom didn't let me watch a lot of Hindi films'

'My mom didn't let me watch a lot of Hindi films'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

'Something which is just entertaining you continuously is not giving you a moment to pause, reflect or think.'

Canada edge Germany, set up Davis Cup semis with Italy

Canada edge Germany, set up Davis Cup semis with Italy

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Vasek Pospisil and Denis Shapovalov clinched the winning point for Canada with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 triumph over Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in the decisive doubles match.

Champions League: Must-watch City vs Inter duels

Champions League: Must-watch City vs Inter duels

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Manchester City face Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Istanbul on Saturday.

Financial gap persists despite Women's World Cup success

Financial gap persists despite Women's World Cup success

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Spain's captain Olga Carmona -- the scorer of Sunday's deciding goal -- plays for Real Madrid, where the women's team generated revenues of 1.4 million euros in the 2021/22 season, according to Deloitte. That compared with the Real Madrid men's teams revenues of 713.8 million euros in the same season.

Don't panic! Bad June doesn't mean bad monsoon

Don't panic! Bad June doesn't mean bad monsoon

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The southwest monsoon has started on a weak note and this has delayed the sowing of kharif crops. Though a cause for concern, the situation hasn't reached a stage where it warrants any panic response. Moreover, according to meteorologists and industry players, monsoon rains will witness a revival in the coming few weeks.

Indian jailed for 40 years for murdering wife, 2 kids in UK

Indian jailed for 40 years for murdering wife, 2 kids in UK

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

"While you were squeezing the life out of your wife, your children can be heard crying in the background for their mummy. It is clear that they heard what was going on and knew that she was being hurt by you," the judge noted in his sentencing remarks.

Windies hopeful Motie can put SA in a spin

Windies hopeful Motie can put SA in a spin

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Ahead of the second Test, West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite said they would like to stick to the same batting line-up.

Bavuma named new Test skipper in shake-up of SA cricket

Bavuma named new Test skipper in shake-up of SA cricket

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Bavuma has replaced Dean Elgar as skipper in the longest format, though the latter remains part of a much-changed squad.

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Champions Manchester City slipped to a shock first Premier League defeat of the season at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, while Manchester United's campaign of woe continued with a loss to Crystal Palace.

PIX: England lead SA by 241 runs after Stokes, Foakes tons

PIX: England lead SA by 241 runs after Stokes, Foakes tons

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2nd Test played between England and South Africa played in Old Trafford on Friday.

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The capital of world history will be London on May 6.

Bopanna, Ramanathan crash out of US Open

Bopanna, Ramanathan crash out of US Open

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Bopanna and his Dutch partner Matwe Middelkoop, seeded ninth, were stunned by the unseeded Italian pair of Andrea Vavassori and Lorenzo Sonego

Markram falls short of ton as Windies fight back

Markram falls short of ton as Windies fight back

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Aiden Markram handed South Africa a strong start, but fell just four short of his ton as West Indies fought back on the opening day of the second Test.

BBC chairman resigns after row over loan deal for BoJo

BBC chairman resigns after row over loan deal for BoJo

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The 67-year-old former Goldman Sachs banker, who has been the chairman of the UK taxpayer-funded licence fee-backed British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), said the investigation found he had breached the governance code for public appointments.

Mission: Impossible -- Dead Reckoning Part One Review: Dazzling!

Mission: Impossible -- Dead Reckoning Part One Review: Dazzling!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

No matter how impossible the mission seems, we know Tom Cruise will get the job done as we eagerly await his next daring stunt, cheers Mayur Sanap.

Peru's Garcia Leon wins first gold of World Athletics

Peru's Garcia Leon wins first gold of World Athletics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Peruvian Kimberly Garcia Leon won the first gold medal of the World Championships on Friday in the 20 kilometres race walk in a time of 1:26:58 seconds, with Poland's Katarzyna Zdzieblo claiming silver and China's Qieyang Shijie taking bronze.

Gasp! Bizarre, Stunning Met Gala Looks

Gasp! Bizarre, Stunning Met Gala Looks

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Fashion and style were celebrated at the 2022 Met Gala with celebs walking the red carpet in their fanciest looks.

Meet The Brown Beauties At The Oscars!

Meet The Brown Beauties At The Oscars!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

There were so many beautiful moments from Oscar night.

PIX: Man City cruise to Champions League semis with Bayern draw

PIX: Man City cruise to Champions League semis with Bayern draw

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

City forward Erling Haaland, who had missed a first-half penalty, made amends in the 57th minute

Spain coach Enrique sacked; De la Fuente takes over

Spain coach Enrique sacked; De la Fuente takes over

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Luis Enrique was sacked as Spain's coach on Thursday after the team's elimination in the last 16 at the World Cup.

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

A World Championships gold is the only medal missing in Neeraj Chopra's decorated cabinet and the superstar Indian javelin thrower will fancy his chances.

What Was The Secret Of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Success?

What Was The Secret Of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Success?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

His advice was to always start with small positions because we are bound to make mistakes; and remain humble because the markets can be merciless, remembers Debashis Basu.

Europa League: PSV fan attacks Sevilla keeper

Europa League: PSV fan attacks Sevilla keeper

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

PSV fan assaulted Sevilla goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic, punching him in the face before being wrestled to the ground by the Serbian.

French Open: Tsitsipas, Halep survive scares; Medvedev cruises

French Open: Tsitsipas, Halep survive scares; Medvedev cruises

Rediff.com25 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

South Africa seamer Olivier out of England Test series

South Africa seamer Olivier out of England Test series

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The first Test starts at Lord's on Wednesday.

Bridgerton's Kate Sharma: The next desi star

Bridgerton's Kate Sharma: The next desi star

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Meet Simone Ashley, who plays Kate Sharma in the second season of the hit Netflix show Bridgerton.