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PICS: Birmingham gives C'wealth Games a rousing send off

PICS: Birmingham gives C'wealth Games a rousing send off

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

From UB40 to Punjabi MC to Apache Indian, the musicians gave the spectators an evening to remember as athletes walked out for the closing.

Fake cardiologist, hospital booked in Chh'garh ex-speaker's death case

Fake cardiologist, hospital booked in Chh'garh ex-speaker's death case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A 'fake' cardiologist, Narendra Yadav alias Narendra John Camm, and a Bilaspur hospital have been booked for culpable homicide over the death of former Chhattisgarh assembly speaker Rajendra Prasad Shukla 19 years ago. Yadav, who was arrested over the death of seven patients after botched surgeries at a hospital in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, had operated on Shukla at the private facility in Bilaspur, following which the ex-speaker died in 2006. Yadav's degree has been found to be fake, and his registration with the Indian Medical Council/Chhattisgarh Medical Council has not been traced. Police are investigating the case.

EPL: Liverpool held by Villa but go eight points clear

EPL: Liverpool held by Villa but go eight points clear

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Premier League leaders Liverpool needed Trent Alexander-Arnold's second-half equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw at Aston Villa on Wednesday that lifted them eight points clear at the top.

SEE: Indian Flag hoisted at CWG Village in Birmingham

SEE: Indian Flag hoisted at CWG Village in Birmingham

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Several athletes, including the hockey men's and women's teams of India, took part in the flag-hoisting ceremony at the CWG Village on Thursday.

Champions Trophy Final: Shami scripts unwanted record

Champions Trophy Final: Shami scripts unwanted record

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Shami's run in the tournament concluded with nice scalps in five matches, averaging 25.88.

Rashford not on United boss Amorim's radar

Rashford not on United boss Amorim's radar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Rashford is not my player at the moment but every player that performs well on loan is good news for my club.

PIX: Chelsea, Aston Villa on course for Champions League

PIX: Chelsea, Aston Villa on course for Champions League

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Images from Friday's Premier League matches between Chelsea and Manchester United, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.

India's 2030 CWG bid: 'Is it to really develop sports or...?'

India's 2030 CWG bid: 'Is it to really develop sports or...?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Edwin Moses questions India's intent to bid for 2030 CWG.

'Kuldeep has to be in India's squad for England Tests'

'Kuldeep has to be in India's squad for England Tests'

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Kuldeep Yadav is one match-winner India can't afford to leave out for the upcoming Test series in England and the wrist spinner should be picked ahead of batting all-rounders, reckon former selectors and coaches.

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The star batter's aggression has been a fire to forge inspiration and motivation, but it has also led to some unnecessary controversies in the red-ball format.

Christie begins All England title defence with Leong win

Christie begins All England title defence with Leong win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Top seed and 2018 winner Shi Yu Qi of China dispatched Indonesia's Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo 21-13, 21-8 while compatriot Li Shi Feng, world number six, came from behind to beat Canadian Brian Yang 21-11, 18-21, 21-16.

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Pooja Rani win gold, Railways triumph

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Pooja Rani win gold, Railways triumph

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria and two-time Asian Champion Pooja Rani secured gold medals at the Elite Women's National Boxing Championships

Swiss Open: Can Sindhu reclaim glory?

Swiss Open: Can Sindhu reclaim glory?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will spearhead a strong contingent at the USD 250,000 Swiss Open, beginning on Tuesday, aiming to regain top form.

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Rediff.com12 May 2025

As he closes the most revered chapter of his career, here are some of his best Test knocks:

PIX: Barca, PSG lose, but make Champions League semis

PIX: Barca, PSG lose, but make Champions League semis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-finals second leg between Barcelona and Dortmund, Aston Villa and Paris St Germain.

Asensio takes Aston Villa past Cardiff City to FA Cup quarters

Asensio takes Aston Villa past Cardiff City to FA Cup quarters

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Aston Villa newcomer Marco Asensio struck twice in the second half to lead the Premier League team to a 2-0 victory over second-tier Cardiff City on Friday and into the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 10 years.

Take strong action: India to UK on 'Emergency' protests

Take strong action: India to UK on 'Emergency' protests

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

There were reports that the screening of the movie was disrupted in North-West London, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Slough, Staines and Manchester.

'India-Australia Champions Trophy final,' says this Aussie legend

'India-Australia Champions Trophy final,' says this Aussie legend

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The legendary Ricky Ponting says the quality of players and recent history make India and Australia the favourites to figure in the summit clash of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Injury puts Sindhu out of Asia Mixed Team Championship

Injury puts Sindhu out of Asia Mixed Team Championship

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu pulled out of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship in China due to a hamstring issue, dealing a huge blow to the country's chances of improving the colour of their medal in the prestigious edition.

Here's how much Champions Trophy winners will get...

Here's how much Champions Trophy winners will get...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The total prize pool has increased by an impressive 53 percent from the 2017 edition, reaching $6.9 million (Rs 57.3 crore).

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

Jharkhand's gold rush, Karnataka leads National Games pack

Jharkhand's gold rush, Karnataka leads National Games pack

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Jharkhand, led by Commonwealth Games gold medalists Lovely Choubey and Rupa Tirkey, dominated the lawn bowls competition at the National Games in Dehradun, winning three gold medals. The state's women's fours team defeated West Bengal in the final, while Jharkhand also secured gold in the men's pairs and women's U-25 singles events.

All England: Lakshya shocks World No 2, heartbreak for Sat-Chi

All England: Lakshya shocks World No 2, heartbreak for Sat-Chi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Lakshya Sen stunned world No 2 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in straight games

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

India had exceeded expectations at 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia by winning three gold, a couple of silver and three bronze medals.

CWG 2026: 'All the sports in which India does well removed'

CWG 2026: 'All the sports in which India does well removed'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Former World No 1 doubles shuttler Chirag Shetty termed the exclusion of badminton from the 2026 Commonwealth Games curriculum a wrong decision.

EPL PIX: Everton hold Arsenal, give Liverpool a boost

EPL PIX: Everton hold Arsenal, give Liverpool a boost

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Sunrisers Hyderabad acquire Northern Superchargers in Hundred

Sunrisers Hyderabad acquire Northern Superchargers in Hundred

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

This is SRH's second overseas investment after owning the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20.

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Bhindi Masala, quintessential 'Ghar Ka Khaana'

At 32, Burn all fired up before likely Eng debut

At 32, Burn all fired up before likely Eng debut

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I want to make as big of an impression as I can and then just try and make the next camp. But obviously, every little kid's dream is to play in a World Cup.'

FA Cup PIX: Manchester City survive; Chelsea crash out

FA Cup PIX: Manchester City survive; Chelsea crash out

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Some lament the FA Cup having lost much of its romance in recent years, in the face of obsession with the Premier League, but this tie had it in bucket loads.

Finance Secretary TK Pandey is new Sebi chairman

Finance Secretary TK Pandey is new Sebi chairman

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The Indian government has appointed Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Pandey, a 1987-batch IAS officer, will replace Madhabi Puri Buch, whose three-year tenure ends on February 28. Pandey's appointment comes at a time when the markets are experiencing bear pressure due to withdrawals by foreign institutional investors (FIIs). Pandey has extensive experience in the finance ministry, having served as the longest-serving secretary in the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) and the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE). He also played a key role in the framing of the 2025-26 Budget and the drafting of the new Income Tax Bill. Pandey's appointment is for an initial period of three years.

PIX: Barcelona whip Dortmund; PSG tame Aston Villa

PIX: Barcelona whip Dortmund; PSG tame Aston Villa

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

A summary of Wednesday's Champions League first leg quarter-finals between Barcelona and Dortmund and Real Madrid, and Paris St Germain and Aston Villa.

Athletes free to protest about social injustice at Birmingham CWG

Athletes free to protest about social injustice at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The principles are a departure from Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter that stipulates "no kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas".

Sindhu's All England hopes dashed in opening round

Sindhu's All England hopes dashed in opening round

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

India's top women's singles shuttler, PV Sindhu, suffered a disappointing first-round exit at the All England Open 2025, bowing out to South Korea's Kim Ga Eun in a hard-fought three-game match 21-19, 13-21, 13-21.

COVID-19: Birmingham CWG 2022 scraps athletes' village plan

COVID-19: Birmingham CWG 2022 scraps athletes' village plan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The original project, part of the regeneration of the Perry Barr area of the city, will still be finished to a revised deadline to provide local housing.

Shaktikanta Das appointed principal secretary to PM

Shaktikanta Das appointed principal secretary to PM

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

P K Mishra, a retired IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, is currently serving as the principal secretary to the prime minister.

After 3 years, a bureaucrat to head Sebi

After 3 years, a bureaucrat to head Sebi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Seasoned bureaucrat and a stickler for rules Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey will be at the helm of capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), for three years. The 1987-batch Odisha-cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Pandey, would replace Madhabi Puri Buch, whose three-year term ends on Friday.

CWG Squash: India aim to break singles jinx in Birmingham

CWG Squash: India aim to break singles jinx in Birmingham

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Aiming for that elusive singles Commonwealth Games medal Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa will make one last-ditch effort to break the jinx in Birmingham.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth not due to attend Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Britain's Queen Elizabeth not due to attend Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Charles will be accompanied by his wife, Camilla, to represent the queen at the July 28 opening ceremony of the multi-sport event, the palace added.

Should India boycott Birmingham Commonwealth Games?

Should India boycott Birmingham Commonwealth Games?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

India's shooting federation chief wants the country to boycott the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in the wake of organisers' decision to drop the discipline from the programme in 2022.