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No one in royal family wants to be king or queen: Prince Harry

No one in royal family wants to be king or queen: Prince Harry

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Harry also spoke about walking behind his mother's coffin as a 12-year-old and said no child 'should be asked to do that under any circumstances'.

Neeraj Chopra has set his eyes on 90 metres

Neeraj Chopra has set his eyes on 90 metres

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Neeraj Chopra has set his eyes at achieving a distance of 90m consistently to enhance his chances of winning a medal at the Olympics.

PIX: Pujara, Pant put India in control

PIX: Pujara, Pant put India in control

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Cheteshwar Pujara's masterful 193 and Rishabh Pant's magnificent unbeaten 159 extinguished Australia's hopes of winning the SCG Test.

'Kohli never stops learning'

'Kohli never stops learning'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'I have seen him evolve and mature, both as a person and a captain.'

Vote! World Cup's most stylish uniforms

Vote! World Cup's most stylish uniforms

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Which country has the most stylish uniform of them all? Tell us! :-)

Pressure on Pant as Saha return looms

Pressure on Pant as Saha return looms

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

More than the runs scored, it is the manner of his dismissals that is causing frustration, considering that the Indian cricket establishment has invested heavily in the 21-year-old from Rourkee.

Maria Sharapova out of Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will miss the grasscourt season, including this month's Wimbledon qualifying tournament, after failing to recover from a left-thigh injury she suffered during last month's Italian Open.

It's a treat to play with Martina: Paes

It's a treat to play with Martina: Paes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Leander Paes and Martina Hingis, two legends of the game, were all praise for each other after winning their first Grand Slam together as Indian ace called it a "treat to win title" with the 'Swiss Miss'.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.

Horror on golf course! Crocodile kills golfer

Horror on golf course! Crocodile kills golfer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

A four-metre-long crocodile has killed a South African golfer who went for a late night swim at a dam called Lake Panic in Kruger National Park, a park official said on Friday.

Clarke, Finch to be pall-bearers at Hughes's funeral

Clarke, Finch to be pall-bearers at Hughes's funeral

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Australia Test skipper Michael Clarke, opener Aaron Finch and South Australia's Tom Cooper are among eight pall-bearers, which includes Phil Hughes's dad Greg, brother Jason and locals Corey Ireland, Mitchell Lonergan and Matthew Day, for the late cricketer's funeral in Macksville on Wednesday afternoon.

Australia can expect a strong Indian backlash

Australia can expect a strong Indian backlash

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Australians can expect a backlash from the top ranked Test side in the world, according to former captain Ricky Ponting.

Aus Open: Baseline battle in sight as Djokovic favourite to trump Murray

Aus Open: Baseline battle in sight as Djokovic favourite to trump Murray

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic is expecting a fierce battle with an old friend and familiar protagonist when he makes a bid for history in the Australian Open final against Andy Murray on Sunday.

Only way was 'up' for Rahul after nightmare debut

Only way was 'up' for Rahul after nightmare debut

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Indian opener Lokesh Rahul showed the sort of grit that his mentor Rahul Dravid would have been proud of to brush off a miserable introduction to Test cricket with a maiden century at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

Sports Shorts: Semenya free to run without medication while appeal is heard

Sports Shorts: Semenya free to run without medication while appeal is heard

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Warne believes Lara can inspire Windies on Aus tour

Warne believes Lara can inspire Windies on Aus tour

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Legendry spinner Shane Warne has issued an open invitation to West Indies to get aid from their former great Brian Lara following their humiliating defeat in the first Test against Australia.

'Soft? Warne used those words? That's very harsh'

'Soft? Warne used those words? That's very harsh'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Shane Warne found himself at the centre of another one when he called pacer Mitchell Starc 'soft'.

3rd Test: Windies' Brathwaite cameo a bright spot in washout at SCG

3rd Test: Windies' Brathwaite cameo a bright spot in washout at SCG

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Carlos Brathwaite shone briefly for West Indies but the rain was the only real winner on Monday as wet weather washed away all but 11.2 overs of play on the second day of the third Test against Australia.

Oscar fashion: Like Emma Stone, Gal Gadot's style? VOTE!

Oscar fashion: Like Emma Stone, Gal Gadot's style? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The best and the worse styles...

Murray hopes Lendl holds key to end Djokovic's dominance

Murray hopes Lendl holds key to end Djokovic's dominance

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Confirming his reunion with Ivan Lendl, world number two Andy Murray hopes that his decision to rejoin forces with his former coach would play a major role in the battle to end top-ranked Novak Djokovic's reign. The 29-year-old revealed that he had agreed a deal to resume his relationship with Lendl two years after they parted ways, Sport24 reported. Djokovic has been dominating the sport from last year, having won all four Grand Slam title after beating Murray in the French Open final earlier this month. He has won a total of 24 matches out of their previous 34 encounters.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Halep advance; Dimitrov stuns Thiem

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Halep advance; Dimitrov stuns Thiem

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open.

'Not My President' protests continue across US against Trump

'Not My President' protests continue across US against Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Here's a look at some of the protests which has unravelled in America post the elections.

Kohli postpones sports awards as a mark of respect to CRPF jawans

Kohli postpones sports awards as a mark of respect to CRPF jawans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

India captain Virat Kohli has postponed the RP-SG Indian Sports Honours, which was to take place on Saturday, as a 'mark of respect' to the Central Reserve Police Force personnel martyred in the Pulwama terrorist attack.

PHOTOS: Bowlers take honours on Day 1 of historic day-night Test

PHOTOS: Bowlers take honours on Day 1 of historic day-night Test

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

New Zealand's pacemen struck back with two late wickets under the floodlights at Adelaide Oval but Australia's bowlers basked in the sun as the inaugural day-night Test opened on Friday.

PHOTOS: Moments that stood out at the Rio Olympics!

PHOTOS: Moments that stood out at the Rio Olympics!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Here is a flashback of the top moments from the just concluded quadrennial Games...

One of the best phases of my career, admits Ashwin

One of the best phases of my career, admits Ashwin

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, fresh from a five-wicket haul in the one-off Test against Bangladesh, is enjoying 'one of the best phases' of his career.

Unrivalled Adams secures fourth successive shot put gold

Unrivalled Adams secures fourth successive shot put gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

New Zealand's Valerie Adams became the first woman to win four successive world titles when she secured shot put gold on Monday.

TEMPTING! Sharapova-Bouchard showdown at Australian Open

TEMPTING! Sharapova-Bouchard showdown at Australian Open

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Maria Sharapova set up an enticing quarter-final showdown with Eugenie Bouchard at the Australian Open following a comfortable 6-3, 6-0 fourth round victory over China's Peng Shuai on Sunday.

'Gap between first-class and international cricket is mostly on the mental aspect'

'Gap between first-class and international cricket is mostly on the mental aspect'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

KL Rahul has said the difference between first-class and international cricket is more about the "mental aspect" than anything else.

'Getting runs against Australia always helps you gain confidence'

'Getting runs against Australia always helps you gain confidence'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

His four Test hundreds out of five career tons have come while playing against the Australians and Indian opener Murali Vijay today attributed his special liking for the Aussies to the inspiration he got from the great knocks of legendary cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Wozniacki advance; seeds Anderson, Monfils, Bertens out

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Wozniacki advance; seeds Anderson, Monfils, Bertens out

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Wednesday

Tata's Trent hires CEO from UK

Tata's Trent hires CEO from UK

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Almost eight months after Noel Tata stepped down as managing director of Trent, retail arm of the Tata Group, the company said it had appointed Philip Auld as chief executive officer.

Critics' Choice Awards: Jennifer Aniston, Sharon Stone look WOW!

Critics' Choice Awards: Jennifer Aniston, Sharon Stone look WOW!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

A look at star arrivals!

Punia wins silver, Dhillon bronze in discus throw

Punia wins silver, Dhillon bronze in discus throw

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Discus throwers Seema Punia and Navjeet Kaur Dhillon opened India's medal hunt in athletics at the 21st Commonwealth Games, clinching a silver and bronze respectively on Thursday.

Mexico Open: Nadal, Djokovic advance in Acapulco

Mexico Open: Nadal, Djokovic advance in Acapulco

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has entered the quarter-finals of the ATP Acapulco tournament with a comprehensive straight-sets victory over Italy's Paolo Lorenzi.

PhonePe eyes $50 billion in transactions in 2019

PhonePe eyes $50 billion in transactions in 2019

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

PhonePe via Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) plans to get into a number of new verticals, including fee payments in schools and colleges, payments at hospitals and other services

At NYC's Times Square, dial into an immigrant's tale

At NYC's Times Square, dial into an immigrant's tale

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Afghan-American artist Aman Mojadidi has introduced an interactive art installation "Once Upon a Place," which allows participants to listen to the stories of immigrants who moved to New York through the receivers of old pay phones --once a common sight on city streets.

Sarcastic Pietersen gets cheeky about England future

Sarcastic Pietersen gets cheeky about England future

Rediff.com13 May 2015

On Wednesday morning, Pietersen, in a sarcastic mood made a snide comment on Twitter.

CWG Athletics: Tejinder in shot put final; Anas makes 400m semis

CWG Athletics: Tejinder in shot put final; Anas makes 400m semis

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Earlier in the morning, race walkers Khushbir Kaur and Manish Singh finished creditable fourth and sixth respectively in the 20km race.