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Sports Shorts: India demolish Australia in Thomas and Uber Cup

Sports Shorts: India demolish Australia in Thomas and Uber Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Now you can book a Tata home online in 2 cities

Now you can book a Tata home online in 2 cities

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Both these online offers are, however, available for a limited period.

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Durga Puja economy is worth Rs 1 lakh cr!

Durga Puja economy is worth Rs 1 lakh cr!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

If the Puja as a brand can be marketed more effectively outside Bengal, even overseas, it might do wonders for the economy, says Atanu Biswas.

Sharapova's intent questioned - Why was she taking banned heart drug?

Sharapova's intent questioned - Why was she taking banned heart drug?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'Sharapova has been a US resident since early in her career, which does bring in a question of how or why she is using a drug that is not licensed there'

Dharamsala Test: Kohli brings teammates drinks, Twitter goes crazy!

Dharamsala Test: Kohli brings teammates drinks, Twitter goes crazy!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

During the drinks break, Kohli trotted out onto the field laden with drinks for his teammates, which earned him a resounding applause from the stadium and the commentators went gaga.

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Why Rio risks empty Olympic legacy...

Why Rio risks empty Olympic legacy...

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The largest athlete's village in the history of the Games is a visceral monument to now-faded optimism. Planned when Brazil was booming, its harnessing of private sector wealth was meant to set the gold standard for a sustainable Olympics. Instead, the worst recession in generations pushed the luxury apartments out of reach.

India captain Mithali Raj's suggestion to popularise women's cricket...

India captain Mithali Raj's suggestion to popularise women's cricket...

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

The ever-improving Indian women cricketers could get a chance to become household names, just like tennis star Sania Mirza and shuttle queen Saina Nehwal, by televising their matches, feels national team captain Mithali Raj.

French Open PIX: Nadal marches into quarters, Kerber downs Garcia

French Open PIX: Nadal marches into quarters, Kerber downs Garcia

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

IMAGES from matches on Day 9 at the French Open at Roland Garros

Apple's Tim Cook will give away all his money to charity

Apple's Tim Cook will give away all his money to charity

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Tim Cook is joining the roster of the very rich donors.

Sports Shorts: Why training in India was always Plan B for Bindra

Sports Shorts: Why training in India was always Plan B for Bindra

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Giving details of Rajan's 'course schedule' for 2016-17, Chicago Booth School said this course will explore the challenges of corporate finance and investment in a more integrated global economy.

Lalit Modi or Ten Sports not linked with our project on cricket: Essel

Lalit Modi or Ten Sports not linked with our project on cricket: Essel

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Essel Group on Monday rebutted news reports that it is setting up parallel cricket boards across different countries in collaboration with Ten Sports Network but said it is now geared up to enter the sports business at a global level, focusing on cricket.

Here's why Sania-Martina split...

Here's why Sania-Martina split...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis on Thursday claimed that the decision to end their astonishing partnership was due to the failure to achieve the "desired results" and added they would play together one last time in the season-ending WTA Finals in October.

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Biswas looks back at a devastated country she continues to love deeply.

PHOTOS: Nadal survives Zverev challenge to enter last 16

PHOTOS: Nadal survives Zverev challenge to enter last 16

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal held off a fierce challenge from one of the hottest prospects in the game when he outlasted German teenager Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-2 to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open.

Sports Shorts: Pliskova sets up Brisbane semi-final showdown with Vekic

Sports Shorts: Pliskova sets up Brisbane semi-final showdown with Vekic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

5 exercises that are good for your heart

5 exercises that are good for your heart

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

These simple exercises will keep your heart healthy.

Sports Shorts: Yuki back in top-100 after more than 2 years

Sports Shorts: Yuki back in top-100 after more than 2 years

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Djokovic confident as he aims to win his third slam this year

Djokovic confident as he aims to win his third slam this year

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic lost to rivals Roger Federer and Andy Murray in the finals of US Open warm-up events but the Serb insists those defeats have aided his preparations for the last grand slam of the season.

Will India feature in the 2022 World Cup?

Will India feature in the 2022 World Cup?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

'Many of us hope that India will soon play well enough to be part of truly global sporting tournaments like the football World Cup and the Olympics,' says Aakar Patel.

The teen who could revolutionise the war against heart attacks

The teen who could revolutionise the war against heart attacks

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

He invented a skin patch that can detect a silent heart attack 6 hours before it happens!

India's opening conundrum... Rahul, Dhawan or Vijay?

India's opening conundrum... Rahul, Dhawan or Vijay?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

India opener Murali Vijay is relieved that his off-the field friendship with KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan has helped him deal with sensitive selection matters with ease.

Manchester United legend Vidic rolls back his years at the Reds

Manchester United legend Vidic rolls back his years at the Reds

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Legendary Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic was articulate and candid while speaking at a conference in Mumbai on Friday. Norma Godinho/Rediff.com listens in as Vidic talks of Sir Alex Ferguson's motivational mind games, the Ronaldo bet and Man Utd under Mourinho...

Keep the fire burning, ladies!

Keep the fire burning, ladies!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The Indian ladies are no longer bogged down by the timidity of the past and are more than willing to embrace the temerity of the present, says Dhruv Munjal.

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Anand loses to Carlsen in Tata Steel chess

Sports Shorts: Anand loses to Carlsen in Tata Steel chess

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

EPL unveils Goal Decision System to end disputes

EPL unveils Goal Decision System to end disputes

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

A text message saying "goal" sent to the referee's watch will end disputes over whether the ball has crossed the line in the English Premier League this season.

Inventories of Vadra's realty firm zoom 10 times in 3 years

Inventories of Vadra's realty firm zoom 10 times in 3 years

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

But the Robert Vadra firm, which held luxury apartments in top DLF projects, sees income and profits dry up since FY11.

India's Sporting Legacy: Yes, We Can!

India's Sporting Legacy: Yes, We Can!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'I have grown up in an environment where the dominant narrative of Indian sporting achievement was -- We can't.' 'These achievers have fought hard, built on each other's body of work and knowledge, and have today changed the script to -- We can,' notes Rahul Dravid,cricketing legend.

11 things you MUST consider before buying your dream home

11 things you MUST consider before buying your dream home

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Real estate veteran Saket Mohta gives the the most comprehensive 11-point checklist

Serena wants equal prize money for women

Serena wants equal prize money for women

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Serena Williams was forced to go on the attack once again to defend equal prize money after she reached a ninth Wimbledon final in a new record time. The world number one blasted Russia's Elena Vesnina off Centre Court in just 48mins 34sec, the fastest ever semi-final at the All England Club. Vesnina earned 500,000 ($649,000) by making the last four.

Zverev faces Thiem in Madrid final; Kvitova wins record third title

Zverev faces Thiem in Madrid final; Kvitova wins record third title

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Germany's Alexander Zverev won the battle of the young guns against Denis Shapovalov on Saturday to set up a Madrid Open final against Austria's Dominic Thiem.

Mumbai's MIG Club to name pavilion, dressing room after Tendulkar

Mumbai's MIG Club to name pavilion, dressing room after Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The MIG Cricket Club in Bandra, in suburban Mumbai, will pay a tribute to retiring batting great Sachin Tendulkar by naming the pavilion after the Mumbai maestro. The dressing room will also bear the name of the legendary batsman.

Star to invest Rs 20,000 cr to expand sports coverage in India

Star to invest Rs 20,000 cr to expand sports coverage in India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The network also unveiled a new brand identity for Star Sports across six channels and has renamed all the ESPN channels, subsequent to the buyout of ESPN Inc's stake in their 16 year old joint venture ESPN STAR Sports.

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In an unprecedented move, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting award, will be conferred on four athletes this year. The Sports Ministry announced on Monday that Olympic medalists P V Sindhu and Sakshi Malik will be honoured alongside trail-blazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar and ace shooter Jitu Rai.

Kohli? No, thanks. Why this company supports non-cricketers

Kohli? No, thanks. Why this company supports non-cricketers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Mumbai-headquartered financial services firm Edelweiss, for close to a decade now, has been aligning its brand with sporting talent of every kind except cricket. What made the company buck the trend, and has it worked?

How poker changed their lives

How poker changed their lives

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Four individuals who have taken up poker professionally tell Norma Godinho/Rediff.com how their stars have changed for the better.