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Is Mithali Raj Ready For Political Innings?

Is Mithali Raj Ready For Political Innings?

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2022

Tuesday was the second time Mithali met Amit Anilchandra Shah, the Bharatiya Janata Party's main political strategist, in recent weeks.

Top 20 Sports Photos of the Year

Top 20 Sports Photos of the Year

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2019

As the curtains fall on another year, Rediff.com brings you all the action from the sports field that defined 2019.

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2019

Famous sports personalities who wed in 2019.

Stood there, looked stupid: World chess champ on how he felt during D/N Test

Stood there, looked stupid: World chess champ on how he felt during D/N Test

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2019

"So... no more chances of going there!" Carlsen replied when he was informed of the result.

LOL! City boss Guardiola is new subject of meme machine

LOL! City boss Guardiola is new subject of meme machine

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2019

It wasn't his players' performance but a luck not going his way -- not once but twice -- that saw the Spaniard lose his cool.

Check out Tendulkar's school project

Check out Tendulkar's school project

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2019

On Friday, the cricket legend had a video conference with the students and teachers from Late Laxmanrao Dhule school in Irle, where three classrooms and a stage for cultural activities had been built. Sachin enquired about the facilities and also answered questions from enthusiastic children about cricket.

Love all: Are Virushka on vacation?

Love all: Are Virushka on vacation?

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2019

The India cricket captain, who has been rested from the upcoming Bangladesh T20Is, tweeted a sweet photo with the missus at an unknown location.

Viru, Dutee and Hima on the hot seat!

Viru, Dutee and Hima on the hot seat!

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2019

Hima put on a tweet, sharing her experience on the show.

The GOAT: Messi completes 15 years at Barca!

The GOAT: Messi completes 15 years at Barca!

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2019

Following his debut, Messi made just eight more appearances for the first team that season.

PICS: Memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships

PICS: Memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2019

Rediff.com presents some memorable moments from the September 27 to October 6 meet. Take a look.

Harbhajan congratulates 'new daddy' Rahane

Harbhajan congratulates 'new daddy' Rahane

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2019

Ajinkya Rahane and wife Radhika Dhopavkar were blessed with a baby girl on Saturday.

Kohli's heartwarming gesture as he meets a fan

Kohli's heartwarming gesture as he meets a fan

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2019

The shirtless fan was seen sporting a tattoo of Virat's face on his chest.

World Athletics: Where are the spectators in Doha?

World Athletics: Where are the spectators in Doha?

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2019

According to AFP, although Doha hosts a Diamond League meeting, athletics has no real roots in Qatar and the decision to take the World Championships to the Gulf raised eyebrows.

PIX: NBA lights up Gateway of India

PIX: NBA lights up Gateway of India

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2019

With breath-taking graphics and shots of the NBA iconography, the Gateway of India was a canvas to create buzz for the historic preseason games

PIX: Anushka, Priyanka celebrate with India's sports heroes

PIX: Anushka, Priyanka celebrate with India's sports heroes

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2019

The second edition of the Virat Kohli-backed Indian Sports Honours were held on Friday in Mumbai where the top performers in 17 sporting disciplines were felicitated.

Here's how Sania Mirza lost 26kgs in 4 months...

Here's how Sania Mirza lost 26kgs in 4 months...

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2019

With a little determination and hard work, Sania revealed that she lost 26 kgs in four months after giving birth.

WATCH: Misbah's hilarious response to Pakistan's 'Tuk Tuk' problem

WATCH: Misbah's hilarious response to Pakistan's 'Tuk Tuk' problem

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2019

Misbah ul Haq responded to reporter with a witty reply and his response had the room of journalists erupt in laughter.

Bumrah thanks fans for 'recovery wishes', vows strong comeback

Bumrah thanks fans for 'recovery wishes', vows strong comeback

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2019

"Injuries are part & parcel of the sport. Thank you for all your recovery wishes. My head is held high & I am aiming for a comeback that's stronger than the setback," he wrote on Twitter, along with an emoji of a lion.

Bumrah thanks fans for 'recovery wishes', vows strong comeback

Bumrah thanks fans for 'recovery wishes', vows strong comeback

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2019

"Injuries are part & parcel of the sport. Thank you for all your recovery wishes. My head is held high & I am aiming for a comeback that's stronger than the setback," he wrote on Twitter, along with an emoji of a lion.

Norway teen makes Champions League history

Norway teen makes Champions League history

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2019

He made history during their opening group match, as Salzburg hammered Genk 6-2.