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Bayern Munich on brink of Bundesliga title, Kane eyes record

Bayern Munich on brink of Bundesliga title, Kane eyes record

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Bayern Munich will secure the Bundesliga title on Saturday

We were never really close friends: Neeraj on Pakistan's Nadeem

We were never really close friends: Neeraj on Pakistan's Nadeem

Rediff.com15 May 2025

On the eve of the Diamond League in Doha, the two-time Olympic medallist and reigning world champion, sought to set the record straight when asked about his equation with Nadeem, who won the gold medal at the Paris Games last year.

Saurabh returns to ISSF podium after 2-year gap

Saurabh returns to ISSF podium after 2-year gap

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Indian shooting team finished second at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, winning eight medals including four gold, two silver, and two bronze.

Is Indian chess making right moves? Yes, says Humpy

Is Indian chess making right moves? Yes, says Humpy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

India has a bright future in chess as we have many players in top 10 rankings: Humpy

Slot, Salah in record books as Liverpool lift EPL title

Slot, Salah in record books as Liverpool lift EPL title

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Key stats from Liverpool's season after they won their second Premier League title on Sunday and a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title...

Why India is Wearing Black Armbands

Why India is Wearing Black Armbands

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Team India donned black armbands during their Champions Trophy semi-final clash on Tuesday, paying heartfelt respect to the late Padmakar Shivalkar

Tennis stars salute Sinner's Australian Open repeat

Tennis stars salute Sinner's Australian Open repeat

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal all took to social media to congratulate the Italian.

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

There are challenges galore before him, and it is not going to be easy. In the next four years, he has to conjure a system that changes the optics about him and the BJP both nationally and internationally so that he can ride back on his own, claim the top slot, and not have to lean on a coalition, asserts Ramesh Menon as Modi 3.0 completes a year in power.

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Simranjit cruise to semis

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Simranjit cruise to semis

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Commonwealth Games medalist Jaismine Lamboria and experienced boxer Simranjit Kaur both secured impressive victories to advance to the semifinals of the Women's National Boxing Championship.

Shi Yuqi to meet Chia-hao in All England badminton final

Shi Yuqi to meet Chia-hao in All England badminton final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Shi Yuqi will face Lee Chia-hao in the men's singles final at the All England Open Badminton Championships, while Wang Zhiyi will compete against An Se-young in the women's final, after they won their semi-finals on Saturday.

F1 PIX: Piastri celebrates 50th race with win from pole in Bahrain

F1 PIX: Piastri celebrates 50th race with win from pole in Bahrain

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrated his 50th Formula One race with a pole-to-flag win in Bahrain on Sunday that sent him second overall.

Yunus appeals for peace as chaos reigns in Bangladesh

Yunus appeals for peace as chaos reigns in Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Nobel laureate Prof Mohammad Yunus, the designated head of Bangladesh's interim government, on Wednesday fervently appealed everybody 'to stay calm' and 'refrain from all kinds of violence' as the country witnessed a major reshuffle in the security establishment after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government.

PIX: China end US reign; Sjostrom does sprint double

PIX: China end US reign; Sjostrom does sprint double

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Sunday.

Can Zverev stop Alcaraz's clay court reign?

Can Zverev stop Alcaraz's clay court reign?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Alcaraz has been seen as fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal's successor on the Paris clay.

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The 35-year-old is judo's most decorated athlete at the Olympics with six medals.

DC need all-round flair vs Sunrisers to end losing run

DC need all-round flair vs Sunrisers to end losing run

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel would like to quickly forget the underwhelming performances of his side in home conditions and get their stuttering campaign back on track when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are teetering on the edge of elimination, in the IPL match in Hyderabad on Monday.

Investments In Startups On The Decline

Investments In Startups On The Decline

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

In the hottest sector of AI, where most global VC funding is going currently, the country's record has not been anything to write home about.

Biryani finds its place on the valuation menu with rising investor appetite

Biryani finds its place on the valuation menu with rising investor appetite

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Biryani is set to get its own valuation. Devyani International, the largest franchisee of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) quick-service restaurants (QSRs) in India, is considering the acquisition of Sky Gate Hospitality, which operates restaurants under the brand Biryani By Kilo (BBK), it said in a statement to BSE on Monday.

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Rahul Dravid's tenure as India Head Coach, which ended gloriously with the T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados on Saturday, will remain a case study on how to be stately and understated at the same time in modern-day cricket coaching.

All England semis: China's top seed Shi to meet compatriot Li

All England semis: China's top seed Shi to meet compatriot Li

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

The other semi-final will feature France's Alex Lanier, who beat Taiwan's Wang Tzu-wei 21-19, 21-13, and Lee Chia-hao of Taiwan who defeated Japan's Kenta Nishimoto 21-9, 21-18.

Pope Francis' funeral concludes at St Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis' funeral concludes at St Peter's Basilica

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

The funeral mass of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, concluded at St Peter's Square on Saturday with the bells of St Peter's Basilica tolling to signal the end of the 2 hours and 10 minutes long service.

Marc Marquez pips brother Alex to win Qatar GP sprint

Marc Marquez pips brother Alex to win Qatar GP sprint

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Ducati's Marc Marquez won his fourth straight sprint of the season at the Qatar Grand Prix to retake the lead in the MotoGP riders' championship while his younger brother Alex of Gresini Racing took second place yet again on Saturday.

Ajit Pawar ticks off Nitesh Rane: No communal rift, please!

Ajit Pawar ticks off Nitesh Rane: No communal rift, please!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has criticized his cabinet colleague, Nitesh Rane, for making "misleading" statements about Muslims not being part of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's army. Pawar, who heads the Nationalist Congress Party, called for restraint from political leaders and stressed the importance of maintaining communal harmony in the state. He emphasized that Shivaji Maharaj never discriminated based on caste or creed and highlighted the contributions of Muslims during his reign.

Change imminent in point system in next WTC cycle?

Change imminent in point system in next WTC cycle?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

The current WTC system awards the same number of points -- 12 for a win, six for a tie and four for a draw -- which has given rise to discontent that India, England and Australia -- the Big Three in cricket -- "are disadvantaged as they play more games against each other".

Pooran Becomes LSG's Real Boss!

Pooran Becomes LSG's Real Boss!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Nicholas Pooran is not just in form -- he's in a league of his own.

Yarraji shatters National Record twice in a day!

Yarraji shatters National Record twice in a day!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Reigning Asian champion Jyothi Yarraji broke her own national record twice in the 60m hurdles event at the Elite Indoor Meeting in Nantes, France, clocking 8.04 seconds in the final. Meanwhile, Tejas Shirse won bronze in the men's 60m hurdles with a time of 7.68 seconds.

Chess: Gukesh rises to career-high No. 3 in world rankings

Chess: Gukesh rises to career-high No. 3 in world rankings

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

World champion D Gukesh climbed to a career-high No 3 ranking, while compatriot R Praggnanandhaa broke back into the top 10 in the latest FIDE classical ratings released on Saturday.

McLaren's Piastri takes pole in Bahrain F1 GP

McLaren's Piastri takes pole in Bahrain F1 GP

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrated pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, his 50th Formula One race, while dejected championship-leading teammate Lando Norris qualified sixth and said he had been "clueless on track".

Will US Host India-Pakistan Talks In Washington?

Will US Host India-Pakistan Talks In Washington?

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Acutely conscious that he's left with less than four years to create his legacy, Trump is undoubtedly a man in a hurry, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Indian athlete who inspires Olympic champ Duplantis.... its not Kohli, Dhoni

Indian athlete who inspires Olympic champ Duplantis.... its not Kohli, Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Mondo Duplantis, the reigning Olympic and world champion pole vaulter, has expressed his admiration for Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, calling him a "huge inspiration".

NADA suspends coach Ramesh for 'complicity' in doping

NADA suspends coach Ramesh for 'complicity' in doping

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Junior National team chief coach Ramesh Nagpuri was suspended by the National Anti Doping Agency for "complicity" in doping and seven athletes were in dock for "evading" tests after a slew of dope cases rocked Indian athletics.

Sift Kaur wins India's first gold at Shooting World Cup

Sift Kaur wins India's first gold at Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Sift Kaur Samra produced a sensational come-from-behind performance to win her first individual ISSF World Cup gold medal in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions.

Mumbai Police initiates probe against Abu Azmi over Aurangzeb remark

Mumbai Police initiates probe against Abu Azmi over Aurangzeb remark

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Azmi said during Aurangzeb's reign, India's border reached Afghanistan and Burma (Myanmar).

Thailand MotoGP: Ducati's Marquez on pole for season-opener

Thailand MotoGP: Ducati's Marquez on pole for season-opener

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez logged his factory Ducati debut with pole position at the season-opening Thailand Grand Prix, edging out his younger brother Alex Marquez of Gresini at the Buriram International Circuit on Saturday.

What Australia needs to be a truly great Test team...

What Australia needs to be a truly great Test team...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia's success has been compared with some of the nation's great Test teams led by Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting.

Boxing Nationals: Minakshi stuns World champion Nitu Ghanghas in semis

Boxing Nationals: Minakshi stuns World champion Nitu Ghanghas in semis

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

All India Police boxer Minakshi pulled off a stunning upset, defeating World champion Nitu Ghanghas of Haryana in the 48kg semi-final of the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship.

How Afghanistan reigned in Kingstown to make WC semis

How Afghanistan reigned in Kingstown to make WC semis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Naveen delivered the coup de grace in the penultimate over by bowling Taskin Ahmed and trapping Mustafizur Rahman in front off consecutive balls, triggering tearful celebrations from his team mates.

Duplantis eyes another World Record

Duplantis eyes another World Record

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

One of the main attractions will be pole vaulter 'Mondo' Duplantis, who soared 6.27 metres to break the world record for a staggering 11th time in Clermont-Ferrand last month.

In Numbers: IPL 2025 Witnesses Rise of No. 3 Batters

In Numbers: IPL 2025 Witnesses Rise of No. 3 Batters

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The Indian Premier League IPL) throws up surprises every season, with underdogs rising to challenge established powerhouses, new players emerging as key contributors, or teams overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds. Every match days, the record books are rewritten as players consistently strive to push their personal bests and achieve new heights.

WPL PHOTOS: Smriti, Renuka shine as RCB demolish DC

WPL PHOTOS: Smriti, Renuka shine as RCB demolish DC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Smriti Mandhana smashed a blistering 47-ball 81 to power reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a resounding eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals