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India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

This is the most open T20 World Cup in history. The traditional powers are compromised. The new powers have gained strength, observes Faisal Shariff.

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 had been simmering with tension from the very first India-Pakistan encounter, and by the time the final arrived, the animosity had reached boiling point.

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

"Commonwealth Games in India would leave lasting impact by boosting tourism, and creating jobs, the Government said in a statement.

'A taste of home': Siraj starts new innings in Hyderabad

'A taste of home': Siraj starts new innings in Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Helmed by a team of experienced chefs, Siraj said Joharfa focuses on fresh and high quality ingredients with traditional cooking techniques.

20 More Stunning Sports Photos From 2024

20 More Stunning Sports Photos From 2024

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

2024 delivered unforgettable moments that epitomised triumph, passion, and sheer brilliance across the globe.

Man Utd, England legend Sir Bobby Charlton passes away at 86

Man Utd, England legend Sir Bobby Charlton passes away at 86

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Bobby Charlton, an England World Cup winner and one of Manchester United's greatest players, died on Saturday at the age of 86

IOC defends 'Anti-Sex' beds at Tokyo Games Village

IOC defends 'Anti-Sex' beds at Tokyo Games Village

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The beds have been manufactured such that after both the marquee events, the beds will be recycled into paper products, while the mattresses formed of polyethylene materials will be reused for plastic products.

Laxman hails government's decision to not play with Pakistan

Laxman hails government's decision to not play with Pakistan

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Former India cricketer V V S Laxman backed the government's decision to not play a bilateral series against Pakistan, saying it is 'beyond sport at the moment'.

Reactions: 'Canada pulls out of Oly, hopefully USA is next'

Reactions: 'Canada pulls out of Oly, hopefully USA is next'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Reaction to Canada's boycott of the 2020 Tokyo Games in the summer due to concerns about the coronavirus.

Squash star Joshna shows how to cope in lockdown

Squash star Joshna shows how to cope in lockdown

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Used to travelling 200 days in a year, India's leading squash player Joshna Chinappa is grappling with the anxiety of being home alone amid a nationwide lockdown, during which even going to a grocery store has become an "amazing experience". With her mother staying elsewhere in Chennai and father in Coorg, Chinappa has been forced to do things she seldom did and is enjoying for now.

Canada pulls out of 2020 Games as Japan, IOC consider postponement options

Canada pulls out of 2020 Games as Japan, IOC consider postponement options

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Paralympic Committee (CPC) said on Sunday that Team Canada will not participate in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the summer of 2020 due to concerns about the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Mr Minister: When can Mirabai Chanu train?

Mr Minister: When can Mirabai Chanu train?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Mirabai Chanu talks about training in lockdown and her plans to return to her old fitness regime.

Bayern beat ten-man Sporting 2-0

Bayern beat ten-man Sporting 2-0

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

They move into the final of the IFA Shield football tournament in Kolkata.

Ball tampering row won't affect brand IPL: Parthiv

Ball tampering row won't affect brand IPL: Parthiv

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The brand value of Indian Premier League will not get affected by the recent ball tampering scandal that rocked the cricketing world, feels Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel.

Why Aamir Khan has begun smoking again

Why Aamir Khan has begun smoking again

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Intensive training and meticulous planning have gone into the making of Dangal.