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Competition for opening slot healthy: KL Rahul

Competition for opening slot healthy: KL Rahul

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Shikhar Dhawan's return to form may have given sleepless nights to KL Rahul, but ask the youngster and he would he shares a "good relationship" with the southpaw and the competition for opening slot is good for the team.

French Open final preview: Will Halep be fourth time lucky?

French Open final preview: Will Halep be fourth time lucky?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

'I will put everything I have Saturday on the court'

Why Muguruza is the favourite to win French Open

Why Muguruza is the favourite to win French Open

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Former men's champion Mats Wilander believes third seed Muguruza now looks like the most likely champion, having not dropped a set and thrashing Maria Sharapova on Wednesday.

Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as COVID-19 treatment

Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Trump also raised the possibility of using light to combat the deadly viral infection.

What cities look like during the coronavirus quarantine

What cities look like during the coronavirus quarantine

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Closures, travel restrictions, and self-isolation measures due to the coronavirus have cleared public squares, roads, and travel destinations across the globe. Photographers have been capturing the eerie stillness of these public spaces, recently emptied of the crowds they were built for.

BCCI plays down reports citing reasons for Kohli-Paine banter

BCCI plays down reports citing reasons for Kohli-Paine banter

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'These claims were based on hearsay and the BCCI would like to bring into notice that no such words were spoken on the field by the Indian captain'

Tiger walks record 1,300 km for mate and prey

Tiger walks record 1,300 km for mate and prey

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The big cat walked across two states for five months.

'Batsmen will find spinners tough to pick in pink ball Test'

'Batsmen will find spinners tough to pick in pink ball Test'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

'Yes, their team has now improved with the return of the experienced David Warner, Steve Smith and the likes of Marnus (Labuschagne), who has really done well for them in recent times. But last time too, their team was good but we played really some really good cricket to win. Looking forward to the challenge once again, it's going to be a great contest.'

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

India Inc asks new recruits to 'stay home'

India Inc asks new recruits to 'stay home'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Many firms have asked those joining on April 1 to delay their on-boarding by 2-3 months. The outlook for the airline, tourism, hotel, and media industries is bleak too.

Hardik 'heading home', not staying back for Tests

Hardik 'heading home', not staying back for Tests

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Hardik confirmed that he is going back to India.

India's bowling attack one of the best in a long time, says Lawson

India's bowling attack one of the best in a long time, says Lawson

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Former fast bowler Geoff Lawson believes the current Indian attack is one the best he has seen in a long time and will challenge the Australian batsmen in the four-Test series.

PIX: Battered Australia battle forth as they build lead on Day 3

PIX: Battered Australia battle forth as they build lead on Day 3

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test at Perth on Sunday

Neeraj Chopra donates Rs 3 lakh to assist battle against coronavirus

Neeraj Chopra donates Rs 3 lakh to assist battle against coronavirus

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Asian Games gold medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Tuesday donated a total of Rs 3 lakh to the central and Haryana state relief funds to combat the coronavirus pandemic in India. Chopra is currently in self-isolation at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) in Patiala after flying back from a training trip in Turkey.

PIX: Gritty Australia edge ahead after Day 1 in Perth

PIX: Gritty Australia edge ahead after Day 1 in Perth

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Marcus Harris, Aaron Finch and Travis Head all made half-centuries but none of them was able to really put their foot down on the gas as India pegged the Australians back on a grassy, drop-in wicket that occasionally played a few tricks.

PHOTOS: Azhar, Younus rally Pakistan after Australia post huge score

PHOTOS: Azhar, Younus rally Pakistan after Australia post huge score

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Pakistan's Azhar Ali and Younus Khan forged a 120-run partnership to stall a rampant Australia on day two of the third and final Test in Sydney on Wednesday after a Peter Handscomb century had helped drive the hosts to 538 for eight declared.

Getting into cricket a purely commercial decision: Sanjiv Goenka

Getting into cricket a purely commercial decision: Sanjiv Goenka

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Cricket doesn't need development. In football there are two elements - one is the game and the other is the philanthropy element. Cricket is a purely commercial decision.

Major grocery retailers' sales rise, losses continue

Major grocery retailers' sales rise, losses continue

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Aditya Birla Retail set up seven years earlier, posted a 20% growth in sales over a year earlier for 2013-14.

Fed may hike rate by 0.25% this week

Fed may hike rate by 0.25% this week

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Agarwal, Pant back among the runs in NZ XI draw

Agarwal, Pant back among the runs in NZ XI draw

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Mayank Agarwal finally found some form going his way and Rishabh Pant mixed caution with his customary aggression as India's warm-up fixture against New Zealand XI ended in a draw, in Hamilton, on Sunday.

Hobart Test: Australia thrash Windies by innings and 121 runs

Hobart Test: Australia thrash Windies by innings and 121 runs

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Paceman James Pattinson took five for 27 to fire Australia to a thumping innings and 121-run victory with more than two days to spare in the first Test against West Indies in Hobart on Saturday.

Revealed! The top JOBS of 2020

Revealed! The top JOBS of 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Naukri.com's Hiring Outlook Survey for 2020 reveals the jobs and sectors that saw a surge in demand during the pandemic.

America remembers 9/11, 18 years on

America remembers 9/11, 18 years on

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Bells tolled across New York City, United States President Trump spoke at the Pentagon and moments of silence were observed across the nation on Wednesday as America commemorated the 18th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks.

We can't blame Shafali for defeat, says captain Kaur

We can't blame Shafali for defeat, says captain Kaur

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Harmanpreet Kaur says Shafali Verma struggled to bounce back from dropping Alyssa Healy but refused to blame the teenager for defeat in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, in Melbourne, on Sunday. India, playing in their first Women's T20 World Cup final, had no answer to Alyssa Healy (75) and Beth Mooney (78 not out) before folding to 99 all out at the hands of seamer Megan Schutt and spinner Jess Jonassen.

Spotted! Celebrities at Australian Open

Spotted! Celebrities at Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

We spotted some celebs from the world of Hollywood, cricket and comedy enjoying some tennis action and here we give a glimpse of them...

Australia win first Test after India collapse for 36

Australia win first Test after India collapse for 36

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

India suffered the ignominy of being restricted to its lowest-ever total in Test cricket, collapsing to 36 for 9 in a terminated second innings against Australia on the third morning of the Day/Night first Test, in Adelaide, on Saturday.

PIX: Kvitova crashes Barty party; Collins rallies past Pavlyuchenkova

PIX: Kvitova crashes Barty party; Collins rallies past Pavlyuchenkova

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

A ruthless Petra Kvitova trampled on the hopes of the host nation with an emphatic 6-1, 6-4 defeat of Ashleigh Barty to reach her second Australian Open semi-final.

Pix: Esha Gupta, Ali Fazal launch summer fashion

Pix: Esha Gupta, Ali Fazal launch summer fashion

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Floral prints and statement pants are the latest fad

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'Without a team nothing can happen, it takes team work or team effort to win matches.' 'Individuals can perform significantly in helping the team win, but if the rest of the guys don't chip in, there is not much an individual can do.'

Inside scenes from the Golden Globes 2019

Inside scenes from the Golden Globes 2019

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Candid shots you will *not* see on the show!

Aus Open: Serena beats Lucic-Baroni, to meet sister Venus in final

Aus Open: Serena beats Lucic-Baroni, to meet sister Venus in final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Serena Williams ended the fairytale run of Mirjana Lucic-Baroni at the Australian Open on Thursday with a crushing 6-2, 6-1 win that set up a final against her sister Venus.

Sydney Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Sydney Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

30 years have passed since a team made Australia follow on at home! India's first innings lead of 322 is their biggest ever in Australia. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers.

WATCH: Bharat Army cheers on 'babysitter' Pant with catchy tune

WATCH: Bharat Army cheers on 'babysitter' Pant with catchy tune

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Just like on Day 1, the Bharat Army came to the ground along with their tricolours and cheers, but they played it a little different on Day 2.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

Australia's cricketers, board edge closer to pay deal

Australia's cricketers, board edge closer to pay deal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

A Cricket Australia spokesman said on Wednesday that negotiations had advanced to the "final details" after days of lengthy talks with the Australian Cricketers' Association.

Handscomb breaks silence on ball-tampering controversy

Handscomb breaks silence on ball-tampering controversy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Australian cricketer Peter Handscomb on Friday denied that he was involved in ball-tampering during the Test series against South Africa in March.

Vote: Like Yami's bold and sexy Maxim cover?

Vote: Like Yami's bold and sexy Maxim cover?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The actor sizzles on the January cover of Maxim India.

Perth Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Perth Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Mohammed Shami set two records on day 4 of the Perth Test, says Rajneesh Gupta.

Bangladesh Test tons give Vijay, Dhawan career-best rankings

Bangladesh Test tons give Vijay, Dhawan career-best rankings

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

India may have slipped to fourth in the Test rankings following the drawn Test in Fatullah, but its openers, Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan, achieved career-best rankings for batsmen.