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Simone Biles Joins Laureus as Ambassador

Simone Biles Joins Laureus as Ambassador

Rediff.com1 days ago

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, has been named a Laureus ambassador, joining other sports icons like Neeraj Chopra and Yuvraj Singh in promoting the power of sport for social change.

Vinicius brace takes Real Madrid to top of LaLiga

Vinicius brace takes Real Madrid to top of LaLiga

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Vinicius Jr scores twice from the spot as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 to go top of LaLiga, extending their winning streak to eight matches.

Skeptics fear manipulation as Bangladesh goes to polls

Skeptics fear manipulation as Bangladesh goes to polls

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Political analysts express skepticism about the upcoming Bangladesh general election, citing concerns over manipulation, voter participation, and the influence of money and muscle in the changed political landscape.

India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

FC Goa players, including India captain Sandesh Jhingan, and support staff have accepted pay cut for the truncated ISL season starting on February 14.

Aishwary Tomar shines with silver on World Cup Final debut

Aishwary Tomar shines with silver on World Cup Final debut

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Aishwary, who is a double Olympian, former junior world champion, and reigning Asian champion, has also won a silver in the World Championship last month.

World's 9 Best Chicken Dishes Includes Butter Chicken

World's 9 Best Chicken Dishes Includes Butter Chicken

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

TasteAtlas has unveiled its global line-up of top chicken dishes. It's no surprise that Butter Chicken is No 5.

PIX: Spain, Switzerland on brink of World Cup berth

PIX: Spain, Switzerland on brink of World Cup berth

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers.

Now, Windies lose pacer Alzarri to injury

Now, Windies lose pacer Alzarri to injury

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The CWI said veteran all-rounder Jason Holder turned down the offer to join the squad in India to undergo a pre-determined "medical procedure".

Boos, heartbreak: Sweden's World Cup hopes fade

Boos, heartbreak: Sweden's World Cup hopes fade

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Sweden's hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup are hanging by a thread after Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka scored from the spot to help the visitors win 2-0 in their qualifying Group B clash on Friday.

PIX: Sweden stunned at home, World Cup dream in ruins

PIX: Sweden stunned at home, World Cup dream in ruins

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

France's perfect record in their World Cup qualifying campaign ended as they were held to a 2-2 draw away to Iceland who got a late equaliser in an entertaining Group D clash on Monday.

Ducati's Marquez clinches Hungarian GP pole

Ducati's Marquez clinches Hungarian GP pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Ducati's Marc Marquez smashed the Balaton Park Circuit lap record twice on Saturday to claim pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix as his teammate Francesco Bagnaia endured his worst qualifying session of the season.

Procter & Gamble names Shailesh Jejurikar as CEO

Procter & Gamble names Shailesh Jejurikar as CEO

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Procter & Gamble has announced Shailesh Jejurikar as its next CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Jejurikar, an India-born executive, will succeed Jon Moeller in the role.

FIDE Grand Swiss: Vaishali in joint lead; Praggnanandhaa held

FIDE Grand Swiss: Vaishali in joint lead; Praggnanandhaa held

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

R Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by the world's youngest-ever Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra of the United States.

WPL: Abhishek Nayar appointed UP Warriorz head coach

WPL: Abhishek Nayar appointed UP Warriorz head coach

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Abhishek Nayar was sacked as the Indian men's team assistant coach in April, less than a year into the job.

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Shailesh Jejurikar has 'always made an effort to stay close to his roots.'

Shooters Arya-Arjun shock Olympic champions to win World Cup gold

Shooters Arya-Arjun shock Olympic champions to win World Cup gold

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Arya Borse and Arjun Babuta dished out a thoroughly dominant performance and outplayed China's reigning Olympic and World champion duo Zifei Wang and Lihao Sheng 17-7 to win the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event of the ISSF World Cup.

No podium for India! Manu Bhaker, Singh miss out in finals

No podium for India! Manu Bhaker, Singh miss out in finals

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Double Olympic bronze-medallist shooter Bhaker finished sixth in 25m pistol after entering the eight-shooter final placed fifth with an aggregate 'precision' and 'rapid fire' score of 588.

Where You Can Watch Bhool Chuk Maaf

Where You Can Watch Bhool Chuk Maaf

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

It's an action-packed week on OTT. Fasten your seat belts and check out these options from Sukanya Verma.

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

PSG beat Seattle to reach knockout stage at Club World Cup

Spaun wins rainy US Open with monster putt for first major title

Spaun wins rainy US Open with monster putt for first major title

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

J J Spaun drained an incredible 64-foot birdie putt that snaked across a sodden 18th green to win the US Open by two shots from Robert MacIntyre on Sunday.

ISL: 10-man Mumbai City FC hold Mohun Bagan

ISL: 10-man Mumbai City FC hold Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Despite the numerical disadvantage, the hosts kept pushing, forcing MBSG goalkeeper Vishal Kaith into a crucial save from Yoell van Nieff in the 62nd minute.

Watch Salman's Sikandar On OTT

Watch Salman's Sikandar On OTT

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Salman, Sirens, Seoul sisters, the OTT menu this week is as diverse as it gets.

Scheffler pulls away late for runaway PGA Championship victory

Scheffler pulls away late for runaway PGA Championship victory

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Scottie Scheffler corrected swing issues in time to hold off a spirited effort by Spaniard Jon Rahm for a runaway victory and third career major title.

Babuta loses 10m Air Rifle World Cup gold by 0.1 point

Babuta loses 10m Air Rifle World Cup gold by 0.1 point

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Paris Olympian Arjun Babuta clinched the silver medal, narrowly missing out on gold, in the men's 10 metres Air Rifle event at the ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru.

Adani Ports, JSW Infra make logistics anchor for cargo growth plans

Adani Ports, JSW Infra make logistics anchor for cargo growth plans

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Adani Ports and JSW Infrastructure, India's leading private port operators, are expanding their logistics services to capture extra cargo while they run integrated transport services. "With incrementally less availability of lucrative port assets that can drive cargo volumes, port operators have naturally shifted their focus on deriving value in the upstream integration, i.e., the logistics space.

Frederick Forsyth Made Us Think About The World's Fault Lines

Frederick Forsyth Made Us Think About The World's Fault Lines

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

He was a storyteller who made me feel the pulse of history, the stakes of human ambition, and the thrill of a well-told tale. Prem Panicker recalls his debt to Frederick Forsyth, who passed away on Monday.

SA 20: Afghan spinners shine as Paarl Royals crush Durban

SA 20: Afghan spinners shine as Paarl Royals crush Durban

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

With 20 points in their kitty, the Royals are within touching distance of becoming the first team to qualify for the play-offs.

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The biggest hit of 2025 arrives on OTT this week, along with many other highs and horrors.

SHOCKING! No women make Top 100 highest-paid athletes list

SHOCKING! No women make Top 100 highest-paid athletes list

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Zero women cracked the list of the world's 100 highest-paid athletes released on Wednesday by Sportico.

PIX: Fernandes 'tricks' as Manchester United crush Sociedad

PIX: Fernandes 'tricks' as Manchester United crush Sociedad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

A round-up of Thursday's Europa League Round of 16 second leg matches.

ISL: Wasteful Mumbai City held in Hyderabad

ISL: Wasteful Mumbai City held in Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Aiming at the top left corner, Mumbai City FC goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa produced a timely save to keep scores level.

WPL: Can UP Warriorz continue winning run against MI?

WPL: Can UP Warriorz continue winning run against MI?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Rejuvenated by their thrilling super-over win over RCB, UP Warriorz will look to continue their momentum when they take on an upbeat Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League match in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

ISL: Mumbai City's frustrating battle with EB

ISL: Mumbai City's frustrating battle with EB

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Mumbai City FC and East Bengal FC play out 0-0 draw

Slovakia stun Britain to reach Billie Jean King Cup final

Slovakia stun Britain to reach Billie Jean King Cup final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Outsiders Slovakia reached the Billie Jean King Cup final as doubles pairing Tereza Mihalikova and Viktoria Hruncakova completed a comeback victory in Malaga on Tuesday.

ISL: FC Goa end winless run against Mumbai City

ISL: FC Goa end winless run against Mumbai City

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Spanish striker Iker Guarrotxena scored a brace as FC Goa defeated Mumbai City FC 3-1 in the Indian Super League, ending a 13-game winless streak against the Islanders.

Recipe: Vidhya's Hare Tamatar Ki Sabji

Recipe: Vidhya's Hare Tamatar Ki Sabji

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Tomatoes, before they ripen, make a great sabji.

Rashford has 'no plans to move from United'

Rashford has 'no plans to move from United'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Despite Rashford's omission, Amorim assured that the rest of the team remains unaffected by the decision.

ISL: Mumbai City cruise past Mohammedan Sporting, climb to 5th

ISL: Mumbai City cruise past Mohammedan Sporting, climb to 5th

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Mumbai City FC secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Indian Super League, thanks to a second-half offensive surge.

The White Lotus 3: Hell Is Other People

The White Lotus 3: Hell Is Other People

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

It is said money doesn't buy happiness, and the show proves it -- there is romance, heartbreak, affairs and murder. A place that should be heavenly quickly turns into a hell of misery, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Australia edge past US to reach Davis Cup semi-finals

Australia edge past US to reach Davis Cup semi-finals

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Australia booked their place in the Davis Cup semi-finals as doubles pair Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson clinched the deciding rubber against the United States on Thursday.