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When Dravid made Graeme Swann feel like a school kid

When Dravid made Graeme Swann feel like a school kid

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Graeme Swann recalled how he once got Rahul Dravid out and it became a momentous occasion for him. Dravid played for Kent under John Wright's coaching and had a good season with the county side.

John Wright's highest Test score against India?

John Wright's highest Test score against India?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

A quiz for all you cricket fans.

Surfing is closer to an art form than a sport. Do you agree?

Surfing is closer to an art form than a sport. Do you agree?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

"I think surfing in itself is more of an art form and an expression so I think the Olympic banner doesn't really suit the sport of surfing."

Sarah Taylor in coaching role with Sussex men's squad

Sarah Taylor in coaching role with Sussex men's squad

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has joined Sussex's men's team coaching staff for the upcoming season.

Did senior players scuttle Dravid's plans for Team India?

Did senior players scuttle Dravid's plans for Team India?

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Dravid was really invested in India becoming the best team in the world.' 'Sadly, not everyone in the team had the same feeling. They would rather concentrate on being in the team.'

Rashid Khan most expensive bowler in World Cup history

Rashid Khan most expensive bowler in World Cup history

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The world's No.3 ODI bowler, leaked 110 runs off nine overs as England racked up a gigantic 397 for six after electing to bat against Afghanistan.

The Batman Review

The Batman Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Twists and turns, shocking revelations, explosions, chase sequences and a lot of moodiness make The Batman a riveting movie going experience, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Will Mumbai Indians retain these 4 stars?

Will Mumbai Indians retain these 4 stars?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Kieron Pollard are likely to be retained.

JLR to generate 4,500 jobs in UK

JLR to generate 4,500 jobs in UK

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover plans to generate 4,500 manufacturing and engineering jobs in London over next five years, JLR executive director Mike Wright has said.

Deccan Chargers dispute British court award to former CEO

Deccan Chargers dispute British court award to former CEO

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Indian Premier League franchisee Deccan Chargers has contended that a British court's award of over pounds 10 million to its former CEO Tim Wright would be non-est in the eyes of Indian courts or justice.

How India's cricket coaches' salaries have risen...

How India's cricket coaches' salaries have risen...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Rediff.com's Harish Kotian checks out how much India's cricket coaches -- from John Wright to Ravi Shastri -- have been paid.

In Numbers: How India fared under Kumble

In Numbers: How India fared under Kumble

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

How does Anil Kumble compare with the other India coaches this century?

'Indian bowlers need to back batsmen during the World Cup'

'Indian bowlers need to back batsmen during the World Cup'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Former India coach John Wright feels the only way the current team can defend its World Cup title is by backing its exciting batting line-up with a much-improved bowling effort than what it has shown of late.

'IPL Auction A Reboot for Punjab Kings'

'IPL Auction A Reboot for Punjab Kings'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'At the end of the day, we also had to look at players who will figure in the playing XI.'

Wright's experience in India will be valuable for us: NZ

Wright's experience in India will be valuable for us: NZ

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

New Zealand sought to put behind their dismal record of losing 14 of their last 17 ODIs coming into the World Cup, saying that they are still a strong side capable of winning the coveted trophy.

Victoria's Secret model to star in new Peter Pan movie

Victoria's Secret model to star in new Peter Pan movie

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Want to know what's happening in the world of glitz and glamour? Here's the latest on stars, style, designers and everything in-between!

PIX: Wrestler Ravi storms into final; ensures India 4th medal

PIX: Wrestler Ravi storms into final; ensures India 4th medal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Ravi Dahiya became only the second Indian wrestler to qualify for the final at the Olympic Games, when he sensationally turned around the 57kg semi-final bout by pinning Kazakhstan's Nurislam Sanayev, in Tokyo.

Should Deepika do this role? VOTE!

Should Deepika do this role? VOTE!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

For fun's sake, Sukanya Verma puts together an ambitious, star-studded wish list of actors we'd love to see in all the key roles just in case someone decided to do a Hindi version.

IPL: Sachin Tendulkar unlikely to play in final

IPL: Sachin Tendulkar unlikely to play in final

Rediff.com25 May 2013

The Eden Gardens could be deprived of Sachin Tendulkar's batting for the second game running as Mumbai Indians coach John Wright has said the veteran cricketer is "unlikely" to play in Sunday's final against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.

Reliance buys British battery firm for 100 mn

Reliance buys British battery firm for 100 mn

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday announced the buyout of British battery maker Faradion Ltd for an enterprise value of 100 million, as the oil-to-retail conglomerate continued with the acquisition of end-to-end technology for its multi-billion-dollar clean energy portfolio. Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd (RNESL), a unit of the nation's most valuable company, signed definitive agreements to acquire 100 per cent shareholding in Faradion for an enterprise value of 100 million and will invest an additional 25 million as growth capital to accelerate the commercial roll-out, the company said in a statement. Based out of Sheffield and Oxford in the UK and with its patented sodium-ion battery technology, Faradion is one of the leading global battery technology companies.

Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar passes away

Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar passes away

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The sitar exponent, perhaps could be called India's musical ambassador and was responsible for making Indian classical music popular in the West.

Emmys: Like Padma Lakshmi's new hair-cut?

Emmys: Like Padma Lakshmi's new hair-cut?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Meet the best-dressed women at the Emmy Awards 2017.

Trump's health secy quits over plane scandal

Trump's health secy quits over plane scandal

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The names of two Indian-Americans -- Seema Verma and Bobby Jindal -- have emerged as possible candidates.

Want to train like Serena or Nadal?

Want to train like Serena or Nadal?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy, which opened last autumn on the Spanish island of Mallorca, is charging kids 56,000 euros ($62,000) a year for tennis lessons and school.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

How injured Bajrang beat odds to claim Olympic medal

How injured Bajrang beat odds to claim Olympic medal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'I could not do mat training for nearly 25 days. I was not able to run as well after the injury. Before a tournament like Olympics even missing one day's training is not good.'

'Opening game against Pakistan is going to be very important for India'

'Opening game against Pakistan is going to be very important for India'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

The Indian team may have been struggling off late in the One-dayers, but ask former India coach John Wright, and he would tell you that starting the World Cup on a winning note will act as a confidence booster for the Men in Blue.

Arteta rebuilds as Arsenal fans long for Champions League return

Arteta rebuilds as Arsenal fans long for Champions League return

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta continues rebuilding the side around goal machine Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and younger talents like Bukayo Saka.

No Time to Die review

No Time to Die review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

To be able to bid farewell to Daniel Craig is an emotion all fans of the Bond franchise must experience, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Readers speak out!

Readers speak out!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Thank you Mr. Wright! You were 'The Coach'!

Chelsea down Everton after late own goal

Chelsea down Everton after late own goal

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Chelsea snatched an injury-time winner and a 2-1 victory over Everton in their League Cup semi-final first leg.

How IPL has contributed to growth of New Zealand cricket

How IPL has contributed to growth of New Zealand cricket

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

The decision to create a separate window for IPL has played a massive role in qualitative growth of New Zealand cricketers, believes former seamer and current national selector Gavin Larsen. Another practical reason of having an IPL window is fear of attrition, considering that the cricketing talent pool in a country like New Zealand would be limited with a population of barely 5 million.

NZC overhauls its selection system

NZC overhauls its selection system

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

In a major shake-up of selection system in the country, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Wednesday disbanded its national selection panel and replaced it with a new post of National Selection Manager (NSM).

Review: Hanna keeps you hooked

Review: Hanna keeps you hooked

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The film is a classic fairytale that goes on as a spy-action odyssey.

'Ganguly made players feel they belonged'

'Ganguly made players feel they belonged'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Former India coach John Wright says Sourav Ganguly gave the youngsters in the team the 'license to bite and snarl'.

Ileana to rub shoulders with Dakota Johnson!

Ileana to rub shoulders with Dakota Johnson!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The actresses are on the jury of the Marrakech Film Festival!

Highest Paid TV stars Priyanka, Sofia laugh all the way to the bank!

Highest Paid TV stars Priyanka, Sofia laugh all the way to the bank!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Meet Hollywood's golden girls!

Leaders Need Strong Sense Of Who They Are

Leaders Need Strong Sense Of Who They Are

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'I have always believed that life doesn't get easier or more forgiving; we only get stronger and more resilient.'

New Zealand coach optimistic despite team's poor form

New Zealand coach optimistic despite team's poor form

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Recent results suggest coach John Wright is being overly optimistic about his New Zealand side's chances at the cricket World Cup when he talks about reaching the quarter-finals.