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EPL PIX: Liverpool's home winning streak ends in draw

EPL PIX: Liverpool's home winning streak ends in draw

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

A bus ride that's worth Rs 100 crore!

A bus ride that's worth Rs 100 crore!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

A bad experience led to Phanindra Sama's good idea: why not sell intercity bus tickets online?

10 INSPIRING life lessons from a stroke survivor

10 INSPIRING life lessons from a stroke survivor

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Re-inventing oneself, by letting go of old, non-productive habits, negative thought processes, judgments, and sometimes, even people who have been holding us back, can be a liberating feeling.

Elephant in the room: Is it community infection or no?

Elephant in the room: Is it community infection or no?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'Call it by whichever name, but there is transmission happening between people.'

Age issue is that of integrity, honour for me: Army Chief

Age issue is that of integrity, honour for me: Army Chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Mired in a controversy over his age, Army Chief Gen V K Singh on Thursday said the issue was that of "integrity and honour" for him but decried the "spins" being given in the media to the matter.

Reprieve for Mallya, UK court allows him to appeal against extradition

Reprieve for Mallya, UK court allows him to appeal against extradition

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The high court permitted Mallya to appeal on only one limited ground to be able to address the admissibility of some evidence and interpretations made by the lower court.

Battle of survival for Pakistan against Kiwis

Battle of survival for Pakistan against Kiwis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Pakistan will not only have to win the remaining three matches, starting with New Zealand, but also hope that the results in other matches favour them to salvage any hopes of a semi-final berth.

'Destiny will give you your due'

'Destiny will give you your due'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'God will give you your due.' 'I don't want my due from people.'

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'This allows opportunities for (Chinese) entry into the domestic politics of Nepal, something that is also encouraged by Nepali politicians's willingness to play the China card (vis-a-vis India).'

'You pass YoYo test, you play for India'

'You pass YoYo test, you play for India'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

While Shastri in his inimitable manner was clear that YoYo test is here to stay, Kohli said that one should look at it as a "hard call" that benefits the team rather than being emotional.

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal cruise into quarters; Muguruza upset

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal cruise into quarters; Muguruza upset

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

IMAGES from the matches played on Day 10 of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, on Wednesday

Kohli's message to youngsters: Need players at No 6 and 7 to win matches under pressure

Kohli's message to youngsters: Need players at No 6 and 7 to win matches under pressure

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli conveyed his expectations from his teammates.

Can your Facebook friends make you sick?

Can your Facebook friends make you sick?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Excessive social comparison can affect your self esteem and cause depression and anxiety.

Check out the best seats at the Indian Formula One Grand Prix

Check out the best seats at the Indian Formula One Grand Prix

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

With exactly one week to go for the Indian Grand Prix, organisers have slashed ticket rates in a welcome bid to fill the stadium to capacity.

Chandhok unsure about starting race at Indian GP

Chandhok unsure about starting race at Indian GP

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Karun Chandhok must wait for Team Lotus to make or break his dream of racing in his country's inaugural Formula One Grand Prix next week.

Nadal, Federer ease into Monte Carlo QF

Nadal, Federer ease into Monte Carlo QF

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer continued on a collision course towards the Monte Carlo Masters final after easily winning their third round matches in contrasting conditions on Thursday.

26 life lessons from The Gita

26 life lessons from The Gita

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The Gita teaches you to be truthful, refrain from criticism and manage your emotions wisely.

Bollywood's BEST ACTORS of 2019

Bollywood's BEST ACTORS of 2019

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Here is Sukanya Verma's pick of 10 best male performances of the year.

'Political executive doesn't want independent judiciary'

'Political executive doesn't want independent judiciary'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

'If the political executive doesn't want an independent judiciary, it will be impossible for the judiciary to maintain its independence.'

How Stokes reacted to his sensational one-handed catch

How Stokes reacted to his sensational one-handed catch

Rediff.com31 May 2019

It is a mark of the standards Ben Stokes sets that his first reaction to the wonder catch that dismissed to Andile Phehlukwayo was that he had got into the wrong position.

Human-train strikes a chord

Human-train strikes a chord

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

The Railways' first-ever TVC was ideated, executed and delivered in just over two weeks and at less than Rs 2 crore.

Will India try out Samson, Pant in last two T20s?

Will India try out Samson, Pant in last two T20s?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

An unassailable lead has opened up the window for experimentation but there will be no letup in India's intensity when they face a heartbroken New Zealand team in the fourth T20 International, in Wellington, on Friday. Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant are waiting for opportunities, with the former expected to get a look-in. Pant's call-up would depend on which batsman is left out, and whether KL Rahul will continue to keep wickets.

Webber wants to stay at Red Bull

Webber wants to stay at Red Bull

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

The 34-year-old's contract expires at the end of the year and he has said he is most likely to stay with the team or retire rather than drive for anyone else.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Champions Barcelona lost 2-0 at Celta Vigo while Getafe earned an important 2-0 win over Girona in their bid to secure Champions League qualification.

1st ODI: Bowlers, Dhawan secure India win

1st ODI: Bowlers, Dhawan secure India win

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

India's bowlers laid the foundation before Shikhar Dhawan anchored a straightforward chase to secure the tourists a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first one day international in Napier on Wednesday.

How Warner roared back to form in IPL

How Warner roared back to form in IPL

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The Australian was in imperious form in the Indian Premier League and signed off his season with 692 runs, the highest so far in the tournament, before heading home for World Cup preparations.

Injured Rafael to miss Man U's FA Cup game

Injured Rafael to miss Man U's FA Cup game

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva will miss Saturday's FA Cup fourth round match at Southampton after suffering concussion in the 3-2 victory over Blackpool, manager Alex Ferguson said on Wednesday.

Berdych benefits from Kavcic's benevolence

Berdych benefits from Kavcic's benevolence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Tomas Berdych's 6-3, 6-3 quarter-final win over Blaz Kavcic at the Chennai Open on Friday is a testimony to the adage -- One act of kindness deserves another.

Why lack of testing must worry all of us

Why lack of testing must worry all of us

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'Our government's claim that there are no undetected cases of infection that happened within our bustling cities because of exposure to infected international travellers are not credible,' notes Rahul Jacob.

Irrfan Khan: A powerhouse, an ustaad, a yaar

Irrfan Khan: A powerhouse, an ustaad, a yaar

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'Irrfan transcended celluloid and gave us a taste of his humility and humanity,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Bigg Boss 12: 'I believed I was the strongest contender'

Bigg Boss 12: 'I believed I was the strongest contender'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

'The Bigg Boss 12 trophy may go to anyone, but I will always say the true winner is Surbhi Rana.'

EPL: New season but same old story...

EPL: New season but same old story...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

There will be no seismic shifts in the balance of the world's richest football competition if the first weekend of the new Premier League season is anything to go by.

India needs more of her PM than just integrity

India needs more of her PM than just integrity

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Since Dr Singh did not explicitly tell A Raja to stop, the minister sped down his chosen road, says T V R Shenoy.

Abuse, ball-tampering threaten cricket's 'DNA': ICC

Abuse, ball-tampering threaten cricket's 'DNA': ICC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Richardson also took aim at players claiming confusion over ball-tampering rules, saying the laws were clear and their complaints "disingenuous" in a speech at the MCC's Colin Cowdrey Lecture at Lord's.

Soderling beats Monfils to claim Paris Masters

Soderling beats Monfils to claim Paris Masters

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Robin Soderling signalled his intentions for the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals when he claimed his maiden Masters title with a clinical 6-1, 7-6 defeat of local favourite Gael Monfils in Paris on Sunday.

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

We are hoping we don't drop catches: Dhoni

We are hoping we don't drop catches: Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Concerned over the continuously dipping standard of their fielding, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni urged his teammates not to spill at least the sitters in Friday's second ODI against Sri Lanka in Nagpur.

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the Kashmir operations on November 3, 1947.

First Aus Muslim minister racially abused for taking oath on Quran

First Aus Muslim minister racially abused for taking oath on Quran

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Hours after Ed Husic became Australia's first ever Muslim minister, he was flooded with online racial abuse for taking oath of office on the Quran.

England need to forget past to beat Germany

England need to forget past to beat Germany

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

Germany have got physical problems while England's are mainly in their heads as the two old foes prepare to land the first heavyweight knockout blow in the World Cup on Sunday.