Manika Batra could not be more thrilled about bossing the World No. 2 from China earlier this week but to beat the top-10 players more often, the Indian table tennis trailblazer knows she needs to do more on the tactical and fitness front.
Why is the saffron party welcoming corrupt people to their fold, the veteran leader asked.
Mumbai Indians coach Mark Boucher really felt bad watching skipper Hardik Pandya face hostile reactions and boos from fans throughout the disastrous IPL campaign and admitted that it did affect the star all-rounder, something the management would need to address in coming days.
The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. The lush tea bushes, the delegates joining in for the moonlight plucking of Silver Tips Imperial first flush, a favourite of late Queen Elizabeth II, cut a picture of mystical magic. But it's not the Kurseong tea garden's only shining moment - the last few years have been busy for the estate and its bungalow.
'Wicket was good. 277 no matter how bad or good you bowl, if the opposition has to score that much, they have batted well.'
The Dutchman's run of nine successive wins was snapped as he broke down on lap four with a brake problem.
'We want to prove to the world that they will get the best code written from a small place like Wayanad.'
Film folk celebrate Mother's Day with white parties and heartfelt notes.
New Zealand might be tempted to recall retired pacer Neil Wagner to the side for the second and final Test against Australia
'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them, and add meaning to their journey.'
The Pakistan cricket fraternity showered the Indian team with praise for their incredible run to the final of the ODI World Cup, with the legendary Wasim Akram saying their cricket "is in a good place" despite the loss to Australia in the title clash.
A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Gupta's book, Teachings from the Ramayana on Family & Life.
'While I was performing it, I had a weird feeling that people would love it because it's so bizarre.'
'...It is important for you to take a stand.' 'It is a sin to remain silent when the basic structure of the Constitution is being attacked.'
A sharp mind with a penchant for trying out new things, senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is relentless in his bowling approach and always tries to keep himself one step ahead of opposition batters, his long-time national team-mate Cheteshwar Pujara said.
'When one is low, all you can do is buckle up and get up and prepare for the next challenge.'
'My fans always supported me and whenever I was left behind, they pulled me by holding my hand, so I am very grateful.'
'Just like I do on football, I will try my best.'
An exclusive extract from Richard Zimler's compelling look at the Inquisition in Goa.
'Rahul Gandhi never gets firsthand information. He does not know what is good or bad going on in the party.'
Josh Hazlewood finished with a nine-wicket match haul as world champions Australia crushed a depleted West Indies by 10 wickets.
South Africa coach Rob Walter blames shock defeat to Netherlands on his side's death bowling and poor start with bat
For the startup ecosystem in India, the scorecard so far has been a mixed bag, observes Akhil Gupta.
Graphologist and logo guru Sudhir Kove explains how your signature can change your life.
Jabeur feels the love in bid for first major title
'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.'
Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma.
'Things have changed overnight after Animal.'
It also showed that a side placed 102nd in the FIFA World Rankings can thwart a team placed 77 places above them. And India did keep the mighty Aussies out for 50 minutes before a fatal error saw the Blue Tigers punished after all the good work.
South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad slammed the Newlands pitch as 'not great'.
A picture of glamour and grit in the face of an emergency, the air hostess, flight attendant or air stewardess is often the hero we didn't know we needed.
Sukanya Verma looks at the wide-eyed dolly's presence in our movies.
Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch.
'What made my comeback possible was enjoying each and every moment, be it success or failure, and having no regrets. Learning from every individual in Mumbai Ranji team. You have to grow as a cricketer every single day, learning process shouldn't stop.'
'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated. They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.'
'They will continue to keep pricking at places where both of us are sensitive and keep the LAC alive.'
Ahead of England's first ODI against West Indies, England skipper Jos Buttler said that there is a lot of exciting new talent in the team and he will personally take the responsibility to bring back the Three Lions to the previous days of glory.
False and acrimonious debates such as Modi versus Manmohan might allow for victories that are political and partisan. But the real loser is the nation, India and Bharat, notes Arvind Subramanian, former chief economic advisor to the Modi government in its first term.
After satisfying her inner entrepreneurial urge, Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula Kapoor turns author and her debut book will be published by Penguin India.
Just as the umpire's decision is no longer final, what is disdainfully rejected is the age-old dictum that the game should be played and watched in the spirit of the game, sighs Uddalok Bhattacharya.
© 2025 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances