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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.

Paralympics: Fortune teller gets it right as Aus swimmer takes gold

Paralympics: Fortune teller gets it right as Aus swimmer takes gold

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The bubbly 23-year-old Alexa Leary was in a coma in hospital in 2021 after sustaining permanent brain and leg injuries in a high-speed bike crash that left her with a punctured lung and multiple broken bones.

PIX: Tom Cruise makes daring dive for Los Angeles Olympics handover

PIX: Tom Cruise makes daring dive for Los Angeles Olympics handover

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Hollywood's top gun Tom Cruise rappelled from the roof of the Stade de France into the Paris Games closing ceremony on Sunday before speeding off with the Olympic flag in a dramatic handover that began the countdown to the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

'Govt apathy': People scramble for food, milk in flood-hit Vijayawada

'Govt apathy': People scramble for food, milk in flood-hit Vijayawada

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Scores of people scrambled for milk and food packets in flood-ravaged Vijayawada on Monday, and also complained about alleged government apathy towards their hardships in the past three days.

France shine at home Olympics, exceed medal target

France shine at home Olympics, exceed medal target

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

France live up to expectations with best medal haul in over a century at Paris Games

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'

Devastating blow for British swimmer as COVID strikes

Devastating blow for British swimmer as COVID strikes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Briton had said he woke up unwell on the day of the race, although he declined to use that as an excuse. Peaty also struggled to speak after the race with a hoarse throat.

Doping: Swimming body FINA ready to probe Russia allegations

Doping: Swimming body FINA ready to probe Russia allegations

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Swimming's world body FINA promised on Wednesday to investigate "as a matter of utmost urgency" new allegations of Russian doping if they could be substantiated by evidence.

Sreejesh reveals how love and hockey shaped his life

Sreejesh reveals how love and hockey shaped his life

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Sreejesh and Aneeshya have two children -- son Sreeansh and daughter Anusree.

'Toxic' culture fuelled Aussie swimming flop

'Toxic' culture fuelled Aussie swimming flop

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Slack management allowed a "culturally toxic" environment to develop in Australia's swimming team at the London Olympics with abuse of alcohol and prescription drugs as well as flouting of curfews and bullying going unchecked, a review said on Tuesday.

Italy's Petrillo to be first transgender athlete at Paralympic Games

Italy's Petrillo to be first transgender athlete at Paralympic Games

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Prior to transitioning, Petrillo won 11 national titles in the men's category.

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers some of his greatest solo numbers in our fondly curated playlist.

Swimming with the crocs

Swimming with the crocs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Adrenaline junkies are flocking to Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin City, Australia, to dive with 16-foot long crocodiles.

Transgender athlete overcomes harassment, finds acceptance in Paralympics

Transgender athlete overcomes harassment, finds acceptance in Paralympics

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Visually impaired transgender sprinter Valentina Petrillo said she felt welcomed by her fellow competitors despite the widespread scrutiny outside of the Paralympic village in France.

Walking The Bamboo Trail In Meghalaya

Walking The Bamboo Trail In Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Hike through Meghalaya's newest tourist magnet.

Michael Phelps swimming programme to be launched in India

Michael Phelps swimming programme to be launched in India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

A grassroot level swimming programme named after the most successful swimmer at the Olympic Games, American superstar Michael Phelps, is set to be launched in Mumbai first on April 11 before it spreads its wings to other parts of the country.

India aiming for 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

India aiming for 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

India is hoping to win more than 25 medals from its largest-ever contingent of 84 athletes at the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games beginning on August 28

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Chandu Champion is Kartik Aaryan's most ambitious work so far and the actor's muscular gusto is undeniable. There's visible fire in the man's belly but not enough soul, observes Sukanya Verma.

Men's triathlon postponed due to polluted Seine

Men's triathlon postponed due to polluted Seine

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Paris authorities have promised to make the Seine swimmable as a key legacy of the Games, and spent 1.4 billion euros ($1.51 billion) on wastewater infrastructure to contain sewage and minimise spillage into the waterway.

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy.

Amid Hardik-Natasa Rumours, Krunal's Sweet Post

Amid Hardik-Natasa Rumours, Krunal's Sweet Post

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Krunal shared a collection of photos featuring himself and his son spending quality time with Hardik and Natasa's son Agastya. The lighthearted post captioned 'Happy place' garnered a heart-eye emoji comment from Natasa.

India vs China: How leading brokerages are positioned across Asian equities

India vs China: How leading brokerages are positioned across Asian equities

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The recent stimulus measures announced by China have seen most analysts sit up and take notice.

PIX: India's Para athletes ready to conquer Paris

PIX: India's Para athletes ready to conquer Paris

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Indian athletes accorded grand send-off ahead of Paralympics Games

V V S Laxman will continue as NCA chief: Jay Shah

V V S Laxman will continue as NCA chief: Jay Shah

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

V V S Laxman's tenure ends in September but he is set to continue as the NCA chief, confirmed BCCI secretary Jay Shah.

'I'm Not Shah Rukh Khan Yet'

'I'm Not Shah Rukh Khan Yet'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'Today, if someone spits on us, we are ready to kill them, but these men, without raising a hand, led the country to freedom and that's easier said than done.;

Sharmila And Kenny's Olympic Love Story

Sharmila And Kenny's Olympic Love Story

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Sharmila Nicollet and Kenny Bednarek have been dating since 2020, the year he won his first silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

Australia: Two Indians drown while swimming

Australia: Two Indians drown while swimming

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Two Indians drowned at a beach in northern New South Wales, Australia while swimming with a group of friends. The two men, aged 24 and 25, were swimming with friends at Belongil Beach, Byron Bay, when they drowned on Sunday noon, Australian news agency APP reported today.

RCB Team Falls In Love With Dharamsala

RCB Team Falls In Love With Dharamsala

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'It's one of the most iconic cricket grounds in the world,' RCB Captain Faf du Plessis declared. 'So unique -- almost walk out of the changing room and you have a smile on your face.'

Are You Struggling With A Cortisol Belly?

Are You Struggling With A Cortisol Belly?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

A cortisol belly is a common health problem resulting from elevated cortisol levels due to chronic stress, poor diet, lack of physical activity, inadequate sleep and overtraining, says clinical nutrition consultant Neha Sahaya.

What's Santa Doing Under Water?

What's Santa Doing Under Water?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

An aquarium in Bangkok celebrates Christmas by holding special shows where divers dress up in Santa Claus costumes to feed the fish.

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 28

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 28

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024:

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The new National Cricket Academy which was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Sunday has been renamed as the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Here's your travel guide to exploring some of India's most beautiful villages.

Stunning pics from the FINA World Swim Championships

Stunning pics from the FINA World Swim Championships

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Rediff.com gives you a look at ten stunning dives from the ongoing FINA World championships in South Korea.

IS releases 'holiday brochure' offering swimming and sunshine!

IS releases 'holiday brochure' offering swimming and sunshine!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

In a bid to lure wannabe jihadists, the Islamic State has come out with a bizarre 'holiday brochure' online offering travellers swimming, sunshine and beekeeping in war-torn Iraq.

Man clinging to boulder in Kerala landslide rescued after hours

Man clinging to boulder in Kerala landslide rescued after hours

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Helpless local residents could do nothing but watch the man's struggle and urged authorities to swiftly rescue him.

Top 12: World's best hotel swimming pools!

Top 12: World's best hotel swimming pools!

Rediff.com26 May 2011

So you're a water baby? Here are 12 of the best hotel swimming in the world!

Meet The 15-Year-Old AI Whiz Kid

Meet The 15-Year-Old AI Whiz Kid

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'It was the early days of my 5th standard school vacation, and my mother asked me, 'Robotics classes or swimming classes for the weekends?' I chose robotics classes because technology fascinated me.'

Blume wins Denmark's first swim gold since 1948

Blume wins Denmark's first swim gold since 1948

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Denmark's Pernille Blume beat the favorites to win the 50 meters freestyle in 24.07 seconds on Saturday and give her country a first Olympic swimming gold medal since 1948.

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 "have been approved at cost to the Government" to meet the "requirements" of the travelling sportspersons.