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10 most common workout mistakes you're probably making

10 most common workout mistakes you're probably making

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Fitness entrepreneur Nawaz Modi Singhania and founder of Body Art Fitness Studio lists them out. Read and learn!

Beckham signing would be high risk: Keegan

Beckham signing would be high risk: Keegan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Signing LA Galaxy's David Beckham on a short-term loan would be a big gamble, according to his former England manager Kevin Keegan.

Redknapp wants Beckham at Tottenham

Redknapp wants Beckham at Tottenham

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has said he is "definitely interested" in bringing LA Galaxy's former England captain David Beckham to the Premier League club on loan this month.

The first Gandhi-Nehru to be grilled on TV gets my vote

The first Gandhi-Nehru to be grilled on TV gets my vote

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

'Rahul Gandhi was not wrong in invoking the 2002 Gujarat riots but when Arnab Goswami threw the curve ball of judicial clean chit to Modi, he did not know what to say. A better-prepared man would have come back that it was not a question of judicial clean chits but about owing up moral responsibility, would have even cited AB Vajpayee's own rajdharma plea,' argues Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Resting Johnson before Ashes recall insane: Hughes

Resting Johnson before Ashes recall insane: Hughes

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Former Australia skipper Kim Hughes has slammed selectors for being 'too precious' with Australia's bowlers and said resting dropped paceman Mitchell Johnson before a likely recall for the third Ashes Test would be lunacy.

Will Sonia Gandhi break Indira's record?

Will Sonia Gandhi break Indira's record?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

The original Mrs Gandhi -- Indira -- had delivered a second successive election victory for the Congress in 1971 but before that she had to win a war. The reigning Mrs Gandhi -- Sonia -- has also led the Congress to consecutive poll successes (in 2004 and 2009) but she hasn't had to go so far as to fight an external war, though there have been many domestic battles, writes Kidwai, whose second book on Sonia Gandhi, 24 Akbar Road, is soon to be released by Hachette Books

Katich unlikely for rest of Ashes

Katich "unlikely" for rest of Ashes

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Australia's bid to win back the Ashes after crashing to an innings and 71-run defeat in the second test on Tuesday has been dealt a further blow with opening batsman Simon Katich likely to miss the rest of the series with an achilles injury.

Ashes: Pietersen strikes to put Aus on the ropes

Ashes: Pietersen strikes to put Aus on the ropes

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

England's Kevin Pietersen took the key wicket of Michael Clarke with the last ball of the fourth day of the second Ashes Test on Monday to reduce Australia to 238-4, still trailing the tourists by 137 runs.

Figure out New Zealand's squad ahead of the World Cup final

Figure out New Zealand's squad ahead of the World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Penpix of the New Zealand squad that will play the cricket World Cup final against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Everton keen to lure Beckham on loan deal

Everton keen to lure Beckham on loan deal

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Everton have offered former England captain David Beckham a chance to return to the Premier League on a short-term loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy during Major League Soccer's close season.

Women's WC: England-NZ in must-win tie

Women's WC: England-NZ in must-win tie

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Defending champions England and runners-up New Zealand will lock horns in their do-or-die match of the Super Six stage for a place in the finals of the ICC Women's World Cup, in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Beckham inspires Galaxy into Conference final

Beckham inspires Galaxy into Conference final

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

David Beckham created both goals as LA Galaxy beat the Seattle Sounders 2-1 on Sunday to earn a place in Major League Soccer's Western Conference final, where they will take on FC Dallas.

Nicol David wins squash gold

Nicol David wins squash gold

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

World champions and top seed Nicol David of Malaysia added the only major title missing from her showcase when she defeated England's Jenny Duncalf to win the women's singles gold in the squash event at the Commonwealth Games on Friday. The Malaysian needed just 40 minutes to beat Duncalf 11-3, 11-5, 11-7 in the final.

Lyon woes continue with defeat at Bordeaux

Lyon woes continue with defeat at Bordeaux

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Olympique Lyon's miserable start to the Ligue 1 season continued with a 2-0 defeat at Girondins Bordeaux on Sunday.

How the RBI rate hike will impact you

How the RBI rate hike will impact you

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Housing loan, car loans, personal loans and education loan will get costlier in the months to come.

Beckham back in action after six-month absence

Beckham back in action after six-month absence

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

David Beckham returned to competitive action for the first time in almost six months with a second half substitute appearance for the L.A Galaxy in their 3-1 win over Major League Soccer rivals Columbus Crew on Saturday.

Fulham's Zamora out for 4 months with broken leg

Fulham's Zamora out for 4 months with broken leg

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora suffered a broken leg in Saturday's 2-1 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, manager Mark Hughes said.

115 seats. Is this the best Modi can do?

115 seats. Is this the best Modi can do?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Now that the numbers are out and it is nowhere near as spectacular as expected/feared by some or hyped by many -- it is Narendra Modi's lowest in three elections -- it is a sobering thought. Is this the best he can do, wonders Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

115 seats. Is this the best Modi can do?

115 seats. Is this the best Modi can do?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Now that the numbers are out and it is nowhere near as spectacular as expected/feared by some or hyped by many -- it is Narendra Modi's lowest in three elections -- it is a sobering thought. Is this the best he can do, wonders Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Beckham hopes to return to MLS action next week

Beckham hopes to return to MLS action next week

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

David Beckham hopes to make his return to action in LA Galaxy's match against Columbus Crew on September 11, the midfielder said on Thursday.

'Dravid's inclusion in ODIs a backward step'

'Dravid's inclusion in ODIs a backward step'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

India's bowling is their Achilles' heel and recalling Rahul Dravid to prop the batting order is a retrograde step, according to former cricketers Wasim Akram and Sanjay Manjrekar.

Injured Woods to miss British Open

Injured Woods to miss British Open

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Tiger Woods has pulled out of next week's British Open because of ongoing problems with his left leg, the former world number one said on Tuesday, meaning he will miss a second straight major.

Maths made easy, the ancient way

Maths made easy, the ancient way

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Maths-phobia is not something new. Now teachers and students are going back to ancient times to make it easier to learn it. Baishali Mukherjee reports.

Injured Woods unsure about playing in British Open

Injured Woods unsure about playing in British Open

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Tiger Woods, who skipped this month's US Open with leg injuries, said on Tuesday he was not sure whether he would be ready to play in the British Open.

World heptathlon champ pulls out of Delhi CWG

World heptathlon champ pulls out of Delhi CWG

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

England's world heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis and 800m world championship bronze-medallist Jenny Meadows have joined the growing list of star athletes pulling out from the controversy-ridden Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Beckham probably too old for England: Capello

Beckham probably too old for England: Capello

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

England manager Fabio Capello has effectively signalled the end of former captain David Beckham's international career. Ahead of Wednesday night's friendly against Hungary at Wembley, Capello told ITV Sport the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder is "probably a bit too old" to play for England again.

Beckham could return to training in August: Arena

Beckham could return to training in August: Arena

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

David Beckham could be back in training by the end of August, his LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said on Wednesday.

Opener Katich loses Australia contract

Opener Katich loses Australia contract

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Experienced Test opener Simon Katich has not been awarded one of Australia's 25 central contracts for the next season, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.

Beckham hails 'life changing' Afghanistan visit

Beckham hails 'life changing' Afghanistan visit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

England midfielder David Beckham has said that visiting British troops fighting in Afghanistan was 'one of the best things' he has done in his career.

I have no interest in managing a team: Beckham

I have no interest in managing a team: Beckham

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Former England captain David Beckham ruled out any move into management on Wednesday and said he hoped to be available for his country as a player for some time yet.

Bolt says 100m in Paris will be fastest this year

Bolt says 100m in Paris will be fastest this year

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt believes his first meeting of the season with compatriot Asafa Powell in Paris on Friday will produce the fastest 100 metres of the year.

Bolt's 200 metres season may be in jeopardy

Bolt's 200 metres season may be in jeopardy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt's remaining 200 metres season may be in jeopardy because of a strained Achilles tendon, the Jamaican said on Wednesday.

Robben to return as Dutch look to tame Lions

Robben to return as Dutch look to tame Lions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Already-qualified Netherlands will be at full strength against out-of-contention Cameroon in their final Group E match on Thursday in a bid to avoid a hat-trick of early knockout exits after fielding weakened teams.

I did fall out of love with the game: Pietersen

I did fall out of love with the game: Pietersen

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

Kevin Pietersen feared his career might be over when he developed an infection after undergoing Achilles surgery 11 months ago, England's premier batsman said on Sunday.

Bolt to skip Commonwealth Games

Bolt to skip Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

Jamaican triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt will not compete in the New Delhi Commonwealth Games from Oct 3-14, coach Glen Mills told Reuters on Saturday.

Cameroon players criticise coach's selection

Cameroon players criticise coach's selection

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Senior Cameroon players have asked coach Paul Le Guen to reconsider his team selection for their second World Cup match against Denmark because he has included too many youngsters.

Bolt likely to make comeback in two weeks

Bolt likely to make comeback in two weeks

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt is on the road to recovery from a sore Achilles that kept him off the track for two weeks, the Jamaican said on Saturday.

Bolt cruises to victory on China return

Bolt cruises to victory on China return

Rediff.com23 May 2010

Usain Bolt celebrated his return to China for the first time since his Beijing Olympic heroics with a comfortable victory in the 200 meters at the Shanghai Diamond League meeting on Sunday.

Beckham in talks over World Cup coaching role

Beckham in talks over World Cup coaching role

Rediff.com14 May 2010

David Beckham has talked with England manager Fabio Capello about the possibility of a coaching role at the World Cup in South Africa, the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder said on Friday.

Depleted Man United return to scene of thrashing

Depleted Man United return to scene of thrashing

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

Manchester United lead the English Premier League standings on 63 points, five ahead of Arsenal, who have a game in hand.