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Inzamam 2.0: Will his choices lead Pakistan to WC glory?

Inzamam 2.0: Will his choices lead Pakistan to WC glory?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Inzamam expects second stint as Pakistan chief selector to be even better

EPL preview: Liverpool lead but City closing in on top 2 spot

EPL preview: Liverpool lead but City closing in on top 2 spot

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Third-placed Aston Villa are the surprise package of the season and Unai Emery's side face relegation-threatened Burnley while fifth-placed Spurs host a resurgent Bournemouth who have 19 points from their last seven games.

Asian Games: Indian FIFAe star Charanjot dominates seeding event

Asian Games: Indian FIFAe star Charanjot dominates seeding event

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

India's Charanjot Singh secured the top-seeding in South Asia at next month's Asian Games in Hangzhou after producing overwhelming performances against Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in seeding event for FIFA e-sport.

Sumit Nagal eyes Olympic glory next

Sumit Nagal eyes Olympic glory next

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

His dream of being inside the global top-100 has been realised but Sumit Nagal is nowhere close to being a content man as the Indian tennis ace says he now faces the challenge of improving or holding on to his standing for direct entry into Grand Slams and the Paris Olympics.

The motivation is to throw farther and farther: Neeraj

The motivation is to throw farther and farther: Neeraj

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Neeraj Chopra said it was a dream come true to win the World Championships gold medal.

Jaydev Unadkat to play for Sussex

Jaydev Unadkat to play for Sussex

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Left-arm India seamer Jaydev Unadkat will join his Saurashtra teammate Cheteshwar Pujara at Sussex for three games in the County Championship in September.

Olympics: Squash's inclusion forces Saurav Ghosal to rethink future plans

Olympics: Squash's inclusion forces Saurav Ghosal to rethink future plans

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

There was not a chance in hell that India's finest squash player Saurav Ghosal would continue playing the game in his 40s but the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics after decades of wait has forced the 37-year-old to rethink about his future plans.

How Pakistan reacted to Chandryaan-3's success

How Pakistan reacted to Chandryaan-3's success

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch during her briefing on Friday was asked to comment on the successful soft-landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on the Moon.

Never put any kind of pressure on Praggnanandhaa, says Rameshbabu

Never put any kind of pressure on Praggnanandhaa, says Rameshbabu

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Rameshbabu is no expert of the complex patterns of chess that his son R Praggnanandhaa has mastered so deeply. He is just an understanding father who is happy to work as a supporting force to the whiz kid.

'I know what I am capable of'

'I know what I am capable of'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'If I'm not good at something, I'll be my first best critic. And I will work on it and I'm not someone who will sit on my laurels.'

Asiad medal winners the GOAT for the country: Modi

Asiad medal winners the GOAT for the country: Modi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured all possible help to Indian athletes in their endeavour to achieve greater heights and expressed confidence that the country will better its Hangzhou performance in the next edition of the Asian Games.

'Not enough encouragement for girls to take up chess in India'

'Not enough encouragement for girls to take up chess in India'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

India's woman Grandmaster Koneru Humpy said there wasn't enough encouragement for women to take up chess in the country.

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Hundreds of junior wrestlers assembled at Jantar Mantar for a symbolic three-hour protest against Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat.

Indian rowers aim high after Asian Games triumph

Indian rowers aim high after Asian Games triumph

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Unprecedented 5 Medals at Asian Games: What's Next for Coach Ismail Baig?"

Humpy sets eyes on more laurels

Humpy sets eyes on more laurels

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

The Asian Games gold medallist has now set her eyes on winning the world championship, which she said, will be her biggest challenge.

Cong demands action from PM against WFI chief

Cong demands action from PM against WFI chief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

'The Sports Minister (Anurag Thakur) should speak out. The Prime Minister should speak out, there should be resignations, and heads should roll immediately.'

Bajrang returns Padma Shri; attempt to meet PM thwarted by police

Bajrang returns Padma Shri; attempt to meet PM thwarted by police

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'It is Bajrang Punia's personal decision to return the Padma Shri. The WFI polls were held in fair and democratic manner. We will still try to persuade Bajrang to reverse his decision to return Padma Shri.'

Oprah's flick bags top laurels at Toron

Oprah's flick bags top laurels at Toron

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

The flick starring Mariah Carey, bagged the People's Choice Award at the annual event

India looking at Ashwin's class and experience as World Cup back up

India looking at Ashwin's class and experience as World Cup back up

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Rohit said the third ODI against Australia will give the team a chance to test their consistency.

Cong seeks sacking of WFI chief, Rahul slams PM

Cong seeks sacking of WFI chief, Rahul slams PM

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Congress on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government over a scuffle between the Delhi Police and the wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with Rahul Gandhi condemning such 'shameful' behaviour with sportspersons and alleging the ruling party has 'never shied away' from committing atrocities on the daughters of the country.

Past laurels won't help India's S&T aims

Past laurels won't help India's S&T aims

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The growth story of India depends on its achievements in the S&T sector. There is a need to revolutionise the landscape of Indian science and technology and this is only possible if the scientific community is allowed to work 'professionally and scientifically' without burdening them with the baggage of the past, says Ajey Lele.

India poised for more durable growth than ever, says finance ministry

India poised for more durable growth than ever, says finance ministry

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

India appears poised to sustain its growth in a more durable way than before with the economy carrying the momentum from FY23 into the current fiscal year, the Annual Economic Review for 2022-23 released by the finance ministry on Thursday said. However, the report cautioned that escalation of geopolitical stress, enhanced volatility in global financial systems, sharp price correction in global stock markets, a high magnitude of El-Nino impact, and modest trade activity and FDI inflows, are factors that could constrain the pace of growth. "Should these developments deepen and dampen growth in the subsequent quarters, the external sector may challenge India's growth outlook for FY24," the finance ministry said.

Indian Navy cannot rest on its laurels

Indian Navy cannot rest on its laurels

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

In the general euphoria surrounding the safe return of the Stolt Valor and its crew we tend to forget some of the more disturbing aspects of the incident.

After full literacy, Kerala is now 100% e-governed, says CM Pinarayi

After full literacy, Kerala is now 100% e-governed, says CM Pinarayi

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday declared the southern state as India's first fully e-governed state where an entire range of government services have been digitised so that they can be provided to the citizens promptly and transparently.

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another without bothering to pause or ponder over their significance and influences, observes Sukanya Verma.

Please come back, papa: Rajouri martyr's 10-year-old daughter

Please come back, papa: Rajouri martyr's 10-year-old daughter

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Chants of "Neelam Singh Amar Rahe" echoed through the village as Vandana saluted her husband one last time.

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour given by France is another in a series of top international awards and honours bestowed by various countries on Prime Minister Modi.

Modi goes on jungle safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Modi goes on jungle safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a 'safari' at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka on Sunday, as part of programmes to mark 50 years of 'Project Tiger'.

When a balanced life off-court brings laurels on it

When a balanced life off-court brings laurels on it

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Murray credits marriage for recent surge on clay

Rishabh Pant appointed as brand ambassador of Uttarakhand

Rishabh Pant appointed as brand ambassador of Uttarakhand

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Cricketer Rishabh Pant expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for being honoured as the Uttarakhand brand ambassador.

Puberty not sole factor in transgender eligibility, says IOC

Puberty not sole factor in transgender eligibility, says IOC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

'When it comes to advantages and disadvantages there is more to learn, there is always more science.'

'There will be an overwhelming win for the BJP in Rajasthan''

'There will be an overwhelming win for the BJP in Rajasthan''

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

'The good governance which the Congress government claims has resulted in a regime where women in Rajasthan are afraid to go out of their homes.'

Wrestlers continue protest for justice against WFI president

Wrestlers continue protest for justice against WFI president

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Top Indian wrestlers have returned to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to continue their protest

Sachin Pilot extends support to protesting wrestlers

Sachin Pilot extends support to protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The leader from Rajasthan arrived at the Jantar Mantar in the morning to extend his support to the agitating wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat.

IOC's new framework for transgender athletes

IOC's new framework for transgender athletes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The new framework also moves away from the old policy that said transgender athletes would be allowed to compete provided their testosterone levels were below a certain limit for at least 12 months before their first competition.

Pyaar Aur Mohabbat At INDIA Meet

Pyaar Aur Mohabbat At INDIA Meet

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Arvind Kejriwal warned the media that "very big forces" would try and break the INDIA alliance by showing that there was a lot of acrimony among them.

Farmers step up protest in support of wrestlers, to meet Prez Murmu

Farmers step up protest in support of wrestlers, to meet Prez Murmu

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said they planned to meet President Droupadi Murmu and will hold another mahapanchayat in Haryana's Kurukshetra on Friday to discuss the next steps in the agitation.

Why Did This MLA Run All Day?

Why Did This MLA Run All Day?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

What was Baljeet Yadav trying to achieve?

This weightlifter is set to become 1st transgender Olympian

This weightlifter is set to become 1st transgender Olympian

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Hubbard, 43, competed in men's weightlifting competitions before transitioning in 2013.