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Another death reported at FIFA World Cup

Another death reported at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Security guard at Qatar World Cup stadium dies after fall.

World Cup 2023: History

World Cup 2023: History

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A look back at how the last 12 World Cups played out.

Thompson-Herah, Omanyala win Commonwealth Games 100m run

Thompson-Herah, Omanyala win Commonwealth Games 100m run

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Elaine Thompson-Herah, the only one of Jamaica's "Big Three" women to show up at the Commonwealth Games, was rewarded with the 100 metres gold medal on Wednesday, while Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala powered to the men's title.

Spam calls: Govt notice to WhatsApp, says onus of user safety with platforms

Spam calls: Govt notice to WhatsApp, says onus of user safety with platforms

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The digital platforms are responsible and accountable for ensuring the safety of 'digital nagriks', the minister said, adding that the government will respond to every instance of alleged misuse or alleged breach of users' privacy.

Is India Prepared For AI Adoption?

Is India Prepared For AI Adoption?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The impact of AI automation in India is the lowest.

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Those who consider the rupee as a proxy for virility have started thumping their chests and dreaming of dethroning the dollar from its coveted position, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A wrap from Day 2 of the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest on Sunday.

Pak ISI chief holds first ever media meet, says Army chief given 'lucrative offer'

Pak ISI chief holds first ever media meet, says Army chief given 'lucrative offer'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Pakistan's ISI chief Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum said on Thursday that Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was given a "lucrative offer" in March by the then government amidst the political turmoil, as the powerful top spy launched a veiled attack on ousted premier Imran Khan at an unprecedented press conference.

Diksha wins record second Ladies European Tour Event title

Diksha wins record second Ladies European Tour Event title

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The 22-year-old Indian was steady throughout Sunday just as she had been all week. Trichat finished with a total of 9-under and was sole second while Frenchwoman Celine Herbin (69-72-67) was third at 8-under.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The medals table of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Preeti records sensational win

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Preeti records sensational win

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

In the ongoing Women's World Boxing Championship, Preeti, Nitu Ghanghas and Manju Bamboriya clinched thumping wins on Saturday.

Reading the tea leaves: Low production stirs chai industry's teapot

Reading the tea leaves: Low production stirs chai industry's teapot

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The tea industry's cup of woes brimmeth - scanty rainfall and pest attacks have dragged down production in May, prices are lower than last year, and demand from some export markets is muted. Production in North Bengal - comprising the Dooars, Terai, and Darjeeling - is majorly affected; parts of Assam are also hit. Arijit Raha, secretary general, Indian Tea Association (ITA), said that the Tea Board numbers for April show a crop loss of about 9 per cent for North Bengal, compared to last year.

Boxing Worlds: Jaismine, Shashi advance, Shruti bows out

Boxing Worlds: Jaismine, Shashi advance, Shruti bows out

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

In the ongoing Women's World Championship, Jaismine Lamboria clinched her opening bout on Friday.

Tendulkar recalls the 'better years' under coach Gaekwad

Tendulkar recalls the 'better years' under coach Gaekwad

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Sachin Tendulkar has termed playing under Aunshuman Gaekwad as some of the "better years" of his cricketing career and that the former India coach was someone who could always be trusted.

Jim Corbett Still Lives Here

Jim Corbett Still Lives Here

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

With his name or without, Jim Corbett continues to live on in his home in Uttarakahand's Kaladunghi and in the jungles he loved.

Tirop and Teferi smash world records!

Tirop and Teferi smash world records!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Kenya's Agnes Tirop surged to victory in the 10 km race and Ethiopia's Senbere Teferi triumphed in the 5 km distance at an event in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

Coe 'blown away' by brilliant women's 1500m

Coe 'blown away' by brilliant women's 1500m

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Sebastian Coe, the head of World athletics and twice Olympic champion over the distance, described the women's World 1,500 metres final won by Kenyan Faith Kipyegon on Monday as one of the best races he has ever seen.

PICS: Lightning Lyles, Jackson blaze to World 200m gold

PICS: Lightning Lyles, Jackson blaze to World 200m gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday, Day 7.

T20 World Cup: Which keeper has most dismissals

T20 World Cup: Which keeper has most dismissals

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

With the T20 World Cup underway, let us takes a look at interesting facts and trivia about the tournament from its previous editions.

It's A Chai Chai World!

It's A Chai Chai World!

Rediff.com24 May 2023

International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at Doha Diamond League?

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at Doha Diamond League?

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra faces the likes of reigning World champion Anderson Peters of Grenada and Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic in a star-studded field in Doha.

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'A microcosm of India, inclusive and welcoming'. For years, Pragati Maidan was the centre of Delhi's social life.

Kipruto takes maiden London Marathon title, Yehualaw storms to victory

Kipruto takes maiden London Marathon title, Yehualaw storms to victory

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw stormed to victory in the women's London Marathon on Sunday ahead of last year's winner Joyciline Jepkosgei.

'You stand in the slips and half the battle is won'

'You stand in the slips and half the battle is won'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

In a chat with PTI ahead of Tendulkar's 50th birthday, Gaekwad fondly recalled the time spent in the dressing room with the little master during the memorable home series against Pakistan in 1999, the 'Desert Storm' in Sharjah the year before, and his first meeting with a 15-year-old Sachin during a Ranji Trophy game in the late 80s.

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam could play together

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam could play together

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Virat Kohli could line up beside Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in the same team next year

Tokyo Games: WONDROUS Pix!

Tokyo Games: WONDROUS Pix!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Indian-origin Suella Braverman appointed UK home secretary

Indian-origin Suella Braverman appointed UK home secretary

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The 42-year-old barrister, who until now served as the Attorney General in the Boris Johnson led government, was among the first contenders to throw her hat in the ring to replace Johnson as Tory leader and Prime Minister.

Australia's Zampa misses Sri Lanka match with COVID-19

Australia's Zampa misses Sri Lanka match with COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Earlier, Ireland's George Dockrell played against Sri Lanka on Sunday in Hobart despite the team identifying him as "potentially positive". Dockrell was forced to travel separately from his teammates, with team medical staff managing his movements and interactions. If Zampa was to be selected, he and Cricket Australia would need to operate under the same guidelines.

Indian men's 4x400m relay team qualifies for final, Jyothi exits in 100m hurdles

Indian men's 4x400m relay team qualifies for final, Jyothi exits in 100m hurdles

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

India finished sixth overall across the two heats with Botswana 3:05.11s being the quickest.

Gym closures force Kenyan sports champions to train by roadside

Gym closures force Kenyan sports champions to train by roadside

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Kenya taekwondo champion Vincent Ochieng usually trains in school sports halls in Kisumu, but now he is working out with hundreds of other people on the gritty surface of the western city's biggest highway flyover. The government closed sports facilities in March as part of measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, leaving athletes like Ochieng, who was looking forward to representing Kenya at the World Taekwondo Championships in China in October, with nowhere to train.

Russian envoy thanks India for 'withstanding US pressure' on Ukraine

Russian envoy thanks India for 'withstanding US pressure' on Ukraine

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

India abstained on the procedural vote taken in the Security Council ahead of a meeting to discuss the tense situation on the Ukraine border.

'Pakistan should remain on a ventilator'

'Pakistan should remain on a ventilator'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'A stable and strong Pakistan with an anti-India mindset and hatred is not good for us.'

Shastri: 'Well played, New Zealand. Respect'

Shastri: 'Well played, New Zealand. Respect'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'Better team won in the conditions. Deserved winners...'

U-20 World Athletics: Priya finishes 4th in women's 400m

U-20 World Athletics: Priya finishes 4th in women's 400m

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

India's Priya Mohan narrowly missed out on a medal after finishing fourth in the women's 400m final at the Under-20 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi on Saturday.

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Chatterjee, whose early career was in the Indian Army, was decorated for gallantry by the President of India in 1995.

Jaishankar to move bill on weapons of mass destruction in RS on Monday

Jaishankar to move bill on weapons of mass destruction in RS on Monday

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will move the Weapons of Mass Destruction Bill in Rajya Sabha, as per the house's list of business.

How a 'cricket nomad' is coping in war-torn Ukraine

How a 'cricket nomad' is coping in war-torn Ukraine

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

As Russian forces closed in on Kyiv, the chief executive of the Ukraine Cricket Federation (UCF) locked himself in his seventh-floor apartment in the capital.

Army Angry With Former Puppet Imran Khan

Army Angry With Former Puppet Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The press briefing seemed a deliberate decision to let the army convey its angst to Imran directly, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

Farmer's daughter Rupal brings India glory at World U-20 Athletics

Farmer's daughter Rupal brings India glory at World U-20 Athletics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

On Tuesday, she had won a silver as part of the 4x400m relay quartet that finished second behind USA with an Asian junior record time of 3:17.76s.

Suella Braverman quits as UK Home Secy over 'mistake'

Suella Braverman quits as UK Home Secy over 'mistake'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

"I have made a mistake; I accept responsibility; I resign," the 42-year-old barrister said.