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15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Sukanya Verma lists 15 scenes that reveal facets of Salman outside the formula.

When Sridevi Flung Aside Her Heels For Aamir

When Sridevi Flung Aside Her Heels For Aamir

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Somehow no producer found the right project that would justify casting these two selective stars with each other.

PIX: McKeown extends reign, Wiffen toast of Ireland

PIX: McKeown extends reign, Wiffen toast of Ireland

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Australian dominator Kaylee McKeown crushed Regan Smith to extend her reign over the 100 metres backstroke before Irish trailblazer Daniel Wiffen became his nation's first man to win an Olympic swimming medal with 800m freestyle gold on Tuesday.

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

From the passion of MotoGP champions to the intensity of football pitches and the elegance of synchronised swimming, this collection of images captures unforgettable moments in sports and beyond.

Tejasvi Surya becomes first MP to complete Ironman 70.3 challenge

Tejasvi Surya becomes first MP to complete Ironman 70.3 challenge

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya on Sunday, became the first public representative to complete the Ironman 70.3 Challenge in Goa, which included 2 km of swimming, 90 km of cycling, and 21 km of running, the leader's office stated in a release.

Palestinians overcome hardship to compete in Paris

Palestinians overcome hardship to compete in Paris

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Palestinians are winners by just being at Paris Games, say athletes

Irfan Pathan's Make-Up Man Drowns In West Indies

Irfan Pathan's Make-Up Man Drowns In West Indies

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

It is learnt that Faiyaz Ansari drowned in the swimming pool of the hotel on June 21.

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Except for shooting, a major Olympic sport, most of the top stars in other disciplines will give the National Games a miss.

20 More Stunning Sports Photos From 2024

20 More Stunning Sports Photos From 2024

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

2024 delivered unforgettable moments that epitomised triumph, passion, and sheer brilliance across the globe.

Swimming awards announced

Swimming awards announced

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

Michael Phelps of the US and Germany's Hannah Stockbauer were named male and female 'World Swimmers of the Year' by Swimming World magazine.

Indian doctor arrested in US for recording naked children

Indian doctor arrested in US for recording naked children

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

A 40-year-old Indian doctor was held in a US jail on a USD 2 million bond after being charged with multiple sex crimes for allegedly recording hundreds of nude images and videos of children and women over several years, according to media reports.

Swimming: Player profile

Swimming: Player profile

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

This swimmer from Karnataka was granted an Olympic berth when FINA sprung a surprise by choosing him in the men's 1,500m freestyle under the 'Universality' quota.

I took a life jacket, jumped into sea: Passenger recounts ferry mishap

I took a life jacket, jumped into sea: Passenger recounts ferry mishap

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Thirteen people died and 99 others were rescued after a Navy speed boat crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday afternoon. The ferry was on its way to Elephanta Island, a popular tourist attraction near Mumbai. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the Navy boat moving in circles at high speed before the collision. The Navy personnel in the craft died after his leg was cut in the accident. The ferry did not have enough life jackets for all the passengers.

My Favourite Oscar Moment

My Favourite Oscar Moment

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The balance was so perfect in that moment, the irony so rich. Those who cheered on Elia Kazan were cheering on the one quality that made him such a singular artist: He was his own man and not susceptible to groupthink. Those who protested Kazan's presence were protesting that very quality: They were saying that he was too much of an outlier, a wolf in a radical's clothing. Sreehari Nair captures his Kodak moment at the Oscars.

Egypt's Ahmed Elgendy wins men's Modern Pentathlon

Egypt's Ahmed Elgendy wins men's Modern Pentathlon

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Ahmed Elgendy took Egypt's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics when he won the men's Modern Pentathlon with a world record 1,555 points, despite slowing at the end, in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles on Saturday.

Swimming star Michael Phelps gets engaged

Swimming star Michael Phelps gets engaged

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

US swimming star Michael Phelps announced his engagement to Nicole Johnson.

Pune man is first Asian to swim across Ocean Seven

Pune man is first Asian to swim across Ocean Seven

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

More becomes only the ninth person in the world to complete the marathon swim

'This Is The Toughest Role Of My Career'

'This Is The Toughest Role Of My Career'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

'This has been a life-changing role for me, and I am genuinely proud of this film.'

Huma Goes Gulabi

Huma Goes Gulabi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Alia in concert... Sunny gets a new family member... Shraddha asks about your Sunday...

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'Had anyone asked me if I was Aamir Khan, I would have admitted to it.' Senior movie journalist Roshmila Bhattacharya flips through the pages of her many interactions with Aamir Khan, who turned 60 on March 14.

Asian Games Swimming: Indian Men's team finishes fifth in final

Asian Games Swimming: Indian Men's team finishes fifth in final

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The Indian men's 4x100m medley relay team swam a sensational heat, obliterating the national record to enter the final of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday.

Karnataka's Nataraj, Desinghu on cloud 9!

Karnataka's Nataraj, Desinghu on cloud 9!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Nataraj and Desinghu are tipped to become the best male and female athletes of the Games.

In PIX: The many faces of synchronised swimming

In PIX: The many faces of synchronised swimming

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Synchronised swimming can be described as 'water ballet', as it consists of dance-like elaborate movements that swimmers make to music.

'Easing US-China Tension May Benefit India'

'Easing US-China Tension May Benefit India'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'A less tense US-China relationship would make Beijing less likely to provoke India -- including on the border -- in retaliation for its close defence ties with the US.'

Swim sensation Swapnali is 'Crocodile Princess'

Swim sensation Swapnali is 'Crocodile Princess'

Rediff.com10 May 2011

India's 'Little Mermaid' Swapnali Yadav emerged champion in the first Kimberley National Lake Argyle Swim, in Australia.

Vijay 69 Trailer: Anupam Kher Lives His Dreams

Vijay 69 Trailer: Anupam Kher Lives His Dreams

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

'Out of some 540 films in my career, I can confidently say that this film is one of my best five.'

Yarraji, Shirse smash National Games hurdles records

Yarraji, Shirse smash National Games hurdles records

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Andhra Pradesh's Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse of Maharashtra won their third successive gold medals in the women's 110m hurdles and men's 100m hurdles respectively at the National Games in Dehradun.

Govt orders probe into Tirupati stampede, heads roll

Govt orders probe into Tirupati stampede, heads roll

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

A day after six persons died in the Tirupati stampede, the Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday announced a judicial inquiry into the incident that seems to have been the result of a policeman's innocuous act of opening the gate with the intention of aiding a sick woman.

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

This is the story of a man who fought racism and casteism throughout his life to become a professor of Bharata Natyam at the premier centre for performing arts in India, the Kerala Kalamandalam.

World's largest swimming pool

World's largest swimming pool

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Acknowledged by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest swimming pool, the lagoon measures 1,013 metres (3,323 ft)) in length.

Aahana Gets The Blues

Aahana Gets The Blues

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Rakul is a rainbow... Bhumi shows us what's on her plate... Ranveer at the Golden Temple...

Dhoni Ups His Investment In This Aerospace Company

Dhoni Ups His Investment In This Aerospace Company

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Drone maker Garuda Aerospace have renewed their brand ambassador contract with M S Dhoni after he tops up investment in the company.

Want to swim with turtles?

Want to swim with turtles?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Ride a horse in water, experience aboriginal culture and breakfast with kangaroos.

Father's memory powers McKeown to gold in Paris

Father's memory powers McKeown to gold in Paris

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

As ever, McKeown had her father Sholto on her mind as she reeled in Smith and bronze winner Katharine Berkoff during a typically furious final lap.

Images To Remember 2024

Images To Remember 2024

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Some more glimpses from the year gone by.

Girl NCC cadets, robotic mules to feature in Army Day parade

Girl NCC cadets, robotic mules to feature in Army Day parade

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Army Day Parade this year will see participation of an all-girl marching contingent from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and showcasing of four thematic tableaux, including one based on the force's Mission Olympics Wing.

PIX: Ledecky wins record 16th World swimming gold

PIX: Ledecky wins record 16th World swimming gold

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Olympic silver medallist Katie Ledecky powered to victory in the women's 400 metres freestyle event on the opening day of the swimming World Championships in Budapest on Saturday to capture a record-extending 16th gold medal in the competition.

China dominates Paris Olympics, ties with US for gold

China dominates Paris Olympics, ties with US for gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

China delivered their best performance at a Summer Olympics since the 2008 Games on home soil

Horton hailed for podium protest at Swimming Worlds

Horton hailed for podium protest at Swimming Worlds

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

'I don't think anyone at FINA is going to stand up for the athletes so the athletes have to stand up for themselves'

'All sacrifices are worth it' for India's youngest Olympian in Paris

'All sacrifices are worth it' for India's youngest Olympian in Paris

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'This is just the beginning and I have a long long way to go. I am really excited to know what more I can do in 2028 and 2032.'