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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.

PHOTO: Mallika Sherawat wears a sari to swimming pool

PHOTO: Mallika Sherawat wears a sari to swimming pool

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

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.'

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.

Step Inside The Bigg Boss OTT 3 House

Step Inside The Bigg Boss OTT 3 House

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Here's a first glimpse of the Bigg Boss OTT 3 house, and the theme is fantasy!

Millennials Spark Luxury Homes Demand

Millennials Spark Luxury Homes Demand

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

High-end apartments, penthouses, and bungalows boasting amenities like swimming pools, expansive driveways, and premium interiors are becoming highly sought after.

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.

Why swimming records are tumbling in Beijing

Why swimming records are tumbling in Beijing

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

Few people agree on what is the single most important factor but the general consensus is that it is partly technological, partly psychological.

World Swim C'ships: Sun embroiled in more podium controversy at Worlds

World Swim C'ships: Sun embroiled in more podium controversy at Worlds

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

At the medal ceremony, Scott shook hands with fellow bronze medallist Martin Malyutin of Russia, who finished with the same time as the Briton, but then completely cold shouldered Sun, refusing to make eye contact and not offering a handshake.

 Five records world swim meet

Five records world swim meet

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

Zimbabwe's Olympic champion Kirsty Coventry broke her second world record in three days, claiming her third title in the 200 metres backstroke as the world record tally soared to nine. World marks were also set by Australian Felicity Galvez in the women's 50 butterfly, Croatia's Duje Draganja in the men's 50 freestyle, American Ryan Lochte in the 200 individual medley and the US in the women's 4x100 medley relay.

It's a wrap at the dramatic world swim c'ships

It's a wrap at the dramatic world swim c'ships

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Champions were dethroned, new national heroes born and world records smashed

The Great Indian Waterfalls

The Great Indian Waterfalls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.

PIX: Gaza amputee an inspiration to young swimmers

PIX: Gaza amputee an inspiration to young swimmers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Majdi El-Tattar was just nine years old when he lost his leg in an accident.

Olympic swim champ won't be silenced by new FINA rules

Olympic swim champ won't be silenced by new FINA rules

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'Athletes are always entitled to freedom of speech and when we detect that something is wrong and there's cheating, then why shouldn't we have a voice?'

'I Want To Make More Money'

'I Want To Make More Money'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

'I want to do some things, like take my mum on the Orient Express to Venice.'

From Ironman To Comedian

From Ironman To Comedian

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Anu Vaidyanathan has never passed up an experience life has to offer her.

Swimming Australia chief resigns in wake of Olympic flop

Swimming Australia chief resigns in wake of Olympic flop

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

An enquiry into Australia's worst Olympic performance for 20 years, where their swimmers failed to win an individual title and ended up with just relay gold, six silver and three bronze medals, is scheduled to get underway next week.

Meet Sonakshi's Beau, Zaheer Iqbal

Meet Sonakshi's Beau, Zaheer Iqbal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Sonakshi Sinha, who is basking in the success of her hit Netflix show Heeramandi, will reportedly wed her longtime boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal on June 23.

With eyes on the prize, Antil-led Paralympians take off to Paris

With eyes on the prize, Antil-led Paralympians take off to Paris

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The likes of Antil, who is bidding to become the first Indian to defend his Paralympics gold, will train at facilities near the French capital to acclimatise with the weather conditions there.

Defiant Tamberi vows to fight despite health crisis

Defiant Tamberi vows to fight despite health crisis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Tamberi's preparations looked to be on course when he jumped a world leading 2.37 metres to win the European title in June, but he then picked up a minor thigh injury

Wow! A 150 Year Old Ganpati Tradition

Wow! A 150 Year Old Ganpati Tradition

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi in their homes.

Govt dismisses CRPF DIG on sexual misconduct charges

Govt dismisses CRPF DIG on sexual misconduct charges

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Singh has served as the chief sports officer of the CRPF and won a silver medal at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games in the 200-metre butterfly event, which was India's first medal in swimming at the tournament since its 1951 edition.

Amid drought, swimming pool built at DFO's residence in Chhattisgarh

Amid drought, swimming pool built at DFO's residence in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The forest department has issued a show cause notice to the DFO Rajesh Kumar Chandel seeking his reply within a week.

Swim PIX: Double gold joy for American men, Chinese women

Swim PIX: Double gold joy for American men, Chinese women

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Caeleb Dressel won the blue riband men's 100m freestyle as the United States celebrated two gold medals in the Tokyo pool on Thursday while China's women responded with two golds, and a world record, of their own in another thrilling day of swimming.

Swimming great Ian Thorpe retires at 24

Swimming great Ian Thorpe retires at 24

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

He decided to quit because swimming was no longer the most important thing in his life.

The Greatest Olympians!

The Greatest Olympians!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Let's celebrate the Olympian legends!

Sleepless Efimova enjoys dream swim, Campbell impresses

Sleepless Efimova enjoys dream swim, Campbell impresses

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Yuliya Efimova of Russia set a world record in the 50 metres breaststroke and Australia's Cate Campbell left her rivals for 50 freestyle gold trailing in qualifying at the world championships in Barcelona on Saturday.

I didn't think I would last this long: Virdhawal Khade

I didn't think I would last this long: Virdhawal Khade

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'A medal would have been great but I was very proud of myself that I could make it happen. 2018 was the fastest year of my life, I got my best time in 50m freestyle and butterfly. I was pretty fast in the 100m freestyle as well. But not having a medal made me a better and tougher person.'

Wheelchair bound Soorma aims for Paralympic gold

Wheelchair bound Soorma aims for Paralympic gold

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Soorma, a dashing six-footer, expressed gratitude towards his family for supporting his and wants to give them back by winning a medal at the Paris Paralympics.

COVID-19 looms over Olympics with several athletes testing positive

COVID-19 looms over Olympics with several athletes testing positive

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The COVID-19 virus has forced athletes to withdraw from events and has others donning masks once again at the Paris Games.

Paris Paralympics: Navdeep wins historic GOLD; Simran bags bronze in 200m

Paris Paralympics: Navdeep wins historic GOLD; Simran bags bronze in 200m

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

India's Navdeep Singh claimed gold medal in a dramatic men's javelin throw F41 final while Simran won the bronze medal in the women's 200m T12 final at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Saturday.

PICS: Marchand sets Olympic record; Martinenghi ends Peaty's 'three-peat' dream

PICS: Marchand sets Olympic record; Martinenghi ends Peaty's 'three-peat' dream

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The 22-year-old, nicknamed the "French Michael Phelps", carried the expectations of a nation into his first event but he simply crushed his rivals in a swim of four minutes and 2.95 seconds that broke the Olympic record and flirted with his own World record mark.

Unusual summer pics: Getting along swimmingly!

Unusual summer pics: Getting along swimmingly!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!

What Are Neha-Angad Celebrating?

What Are Neha-Angad Celebrating?

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi complete six years of marriage, and they share adorable pictures from their lives to celebrate their anniversary.

Triathlon races underway as Seine passes water tests

Triathlon races underway as Seine passes water tests

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Organisers make the call based on analysis of river samples taken the previous day at 5 a.m. and after discussions with experts on weather, according to Paris 2024.

US swim team, cagers shocked

US swim team, cagers shocked

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

PIX: It's a starry, starry night as Biles makes Olympics return

PIX: It's a starry, starry night as Biles makes Olympics return

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, is back for her third Games after withdrawing from most of her events at the Tokyo Games in 2021 with mental health issues.

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Here's your complete guide to when India's athletes compete at the Paris Olympics, with dates, events, and timings in IST.

Indian swimmer conquers Sea of Galilee with World mark

Indian swimmer conquers Sea of Galilee with World mark

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Aryan Dadiala, 21, who set a World record in November 2022 in Goa, finishing 32 km open water sea swimming in 5 hours 36 minutes, is the first Asian swimmer to swim the Sea of Galilee.