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India lose by not playing Pakistan in World Cup, says Gavaskar

India lose by not playing Pakistan in World Cup, says Gavaskar

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Sunil Gavaskar urged Imran Khan to take the necessary 'first step' towards improving ties with India.

Lok Sabha felicitates World No 1 Saina and Sania

Lok Sabha felicitates World No 1 Saina and Sania

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The Lok Sabha on Monday felicitated badminton star Saina Nehwal and tennis player Sania Mirza.

Sochi Buzz: Russian skater shows more skin than intended

Sochi Buzz: Russian skater shows more skin than intended

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around the sportspersons competing in the Sochi Winter Olympics!

The HOTTEST Sporting Buzz is here!

The HOTTEST Sporting Buzz is here!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Deepa Malik became the first Indian woman para-athlete and the oldest to be conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

MUST READ: Failure lessons from Kiran Mazumdar's life

MUST READ: Failure lessons from Kiran Mazumdar's life

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Learn how the founder of India's first and largest biotechnology company dealt with failure and achieved success.

Why cricket legend Lara started playing golf

Why cricket legend Lara started playing golf

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Brian Lara said he took to golf to release from the pressures of playing a team sport (cricket).

Sehwag in NADA's Appeals Panel, dope tainted Kunjarani in ADDP

Sehwag in NADA's Appeals Panel, dope tainted Kunjarani in ADDP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Sehwag and Lamba, who played 76 first-class matches for Delhi between 1967 and 1981, are in the six-member panel headed by retired judge R V Easwar.

PHOTOS: 'Salaam Sachin... the world's greatest!'

PHOTOS: 'Salaam Sachin... the world's greatest!'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

As the 'God of cricket' Sachin Tendulkar readies to retire after his 200th Test, a grand farewell 'Salaam Sachin' was organised by the India Today Group in honour of the iconic batsman.

World T20 security team features former hockey internationals

World T20 security team features former hockey internationals

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Once renowned stars of their own sporting arena, former India hockey players Gagan Ajit Singh and Rajpal Singh will be in incharge of security at the PCA stadium, in Mohali, during ongoing ICC World Twenty20.

Milkha slams torch bearers selection

Milkha slams torch bearers selection

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

Milkha Singh said sportspersons like P T Usha and Prakash Padukone have been left out while filmstars were being given the honour to carry the holy flame.

Marathon Diary: Rediscovering the simple joy of running

Marathon Diary: Rediscovering the simple joy of running

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Rediff staffer Laxmi Negi is training to run her first full marathon on January 19, 2014. She shares her thoughts on the rigorous run and what motivates her to get out of the bed early in the morning after a strenuous night shift at work.

The HOTTEST Sporting Buzz is here!

The HOTTEST Sporting Buzz is here!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Unlock 5: Central govt allows multiplexes to open

Unlock 5: Central govt allows multiplexes to open

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

State and UT governments have been given the flexibility to take a decision on re-opening of schools and coaching institutions after October 15 in a graded manner.

Wozniacki denies split with golfer Mcllroy

Wozniacki denies split with golfer Mcllroy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Sachin lauds Rio winners, hopes journey doesn't stop

Sachin lauds Rio winners, hopes journey doesn't stop

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Lauding PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik for winning medals at the Rio Olympic Games, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday, said it is the beginning of a wonderful journey for the duo.

'God knows what he'd have achieved if he had both his eyes'

'God knows what he'd have achieved if he had both his eyes'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Sharmila Tagore, the yesteryear diva and mother of Saif and Soha Ali Khan fondly remembers her husband Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi who would have been 80 on January 6.

'1,000 companies want to shift from China to India'

'1,000 companies want to shift from China to India'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'China can't stop any company from relocating to India.'

Dhoni can't wear gloves with dagger logo at WC: ICC

Dhoni can't wear gloves with dagger logo at WC: ICC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The rule-book allows for only one sponsor's logo on the wicket-keeping gloves. In Dhoni's case, he already sports an SG logo on his gloves. Dhoni is an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Territorial Army and dagger is part of their emblem.

Tendulkar's mental strength is super-human: Daniel Chopra

Tendulkar's mental strength is super-human: Daniel Chopra

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Retiring cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest sportsperson that India has ever produced and his "super human" mental strength is "god-like", feels two-time PGA Tour winner golfer Daniel Chopra, who is currently playing in the Indian Open.

Boxer Vikas Krishan targets gold medal at Tokyo Olympics

Boxer Vikas Krishan targets gold medal at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Indian boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav is setting his eyes on a gold medal in the third Olympics of his life in Tokyo

Indian athletes get government aid for Sochi Olympics

Indian athletes get government aid for Sochi Olympics

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The Sports Ministry cleared the three Indian athletes qualified for next month's Winter Olympics at government cost despite the trio taking part in the Sochi Games as independent athletes.

Bank jobs for sportsmen? No more

Bank jobs for sportsmen? No more

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

World Athletics Championships: Not a pretty picture!

World Athletics Championships: Not a pretty picture!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Rediff.com brings the emotions of the athletes during the ongoing World Athletics Championship in Moscow.

Who should decide Dhoni's future?

Who should decide Dhoni's future?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Veteran cricketer Kapil Dev, on Saturday, said the topic of wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future in T20s is better left to the selectors.

When Tendulkar's warning changed 'angry young man' Yuvraj

When Tendulkar's warning changed 'angry young man' Yuvraj

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Keeping cool in stressful times is a hallmark of a good sportsperson and Yuvraj Singh learnt it the hard way from none other than Sachin Tendulkar. The master blaster scolded the left-hander after he abused his cricket equipment following a poor performance.

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