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Modi To Stay Put In New York On US Visit

Modi To Stay Put In New York On US Visit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Over 24,000 people have registered for the 'Modi & US Progress Together' event in Uniondale, New York.

Who's The Li'l Fella With Mbappe?

Who's The Li'l Fella With Mbappe?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

French football superstar Kylian Kylian Mbappe celebrated France's passage into the qurterfinals at Euro 2024 by indulging a young fan with a hug and a selfie.

Biles upstaged by Andrade in floor final; D'Amato takes balance beam gold

Biles upstaged by Andrade in floor final; D'Amato takes balance beam gold

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The American, a two-time Olympic bronze medallist and a four-time world champion on the balance beam, finished a disappointing fifth with 13.100.

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Third seed Alexander Zverev eased past home favourite Ugo Humbert

Love, tears, upsets: Badminton had it all at Paris Olympics

Love, tears, upsets: Badminton had it all at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

From China's world number one Shi Yuqi's surprising loss to Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn, to Malaysia's women's doubles team's brave bid for a medal, badminton at the Paris Olympics was characterised by upsets, plucky underdogs and, ultimately, reminders that some top seeds are there for a reason.

'Lyon Is The Best Finger Spinner Ever'

'Lyon Is The Best Finger Spinner Ever'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'He's got a pretty good record against Indian batsmen (123 wickets in 28 Tests versus India).' 'In India too he has a great record (56 wickets in 11 Tests in India), that is a pretty good record against a country that traditionally plays spin very well.'

'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'He is the only president, the only American politician, who had the guts to stand with Hindus.'

Olympic fever hits France following tense build-up

Olympic fever hits France following tense build-up

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Twenty-three million tuned in to watch the opening ceremony in France - more than for matches in the Euro 2024 soccer championship.

Pant, The Greatest Comeback Story

Pant, The Greatest Comeback Story

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

After a 20-month absence from Test cricket, Rishabh Pant's return was nothing short of sensational.

PIX: Bellingham header gives England win over Serbia

PIX: Bellingham header gives England win over Serbia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group C match between England and Serbia, at Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Sunday.

Aman Sehrawat youngest Indian to win Olympics medal

Aman Sehrawat youngest Indian to win Olympics medal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Wrestler Aman Sehrawat added to India's medal tally at the Olympics, winning the bronze in the men's 57kg Freestyle in Paris on Friday. He defeated Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz 13-5.

India, Don't Despair: Mahavir Phogat

India, Don't Despair: Mahavir Phogat

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'Rules are there but if a wrestler is 50-100 grams overweight they are usually allowed to play.'

Judoka Tulika's Olympic dream dashed in 32 seconds

Judoka Tulika's Olympic dream dashed in 32 seconds

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

With the defeat, India's judo campaign ended as Tulika was the lone judoka from the country competing at the Games.

Olympics: India's men's TT team crushed by mighty China

Olympics: India's men's TT team crushed by mighty China

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal showed resistance but India suffered a 0-3 loss to mighty China in the pre-quarterfinals, at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.

Paris Olympics: Wrestler Reetika knocked out in quarters

Paris Olympics: Wrestler Reetika knocked out in quarters

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Earlier, Reetika displayed power and skill in equal measure while outclassing Hungarian Bernadett Nagy to enter the quarter-final of the women's 76 kg freestyle event on Saturday.

Anwar Ali's AIFF ban sparks outrage, Chhetri defends him

Anwar Ali's AIFF ban sparks outrage, Chhetri defends him

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Anwar was handed a four-month ban by All India Football Federation (AIFF) in early September with the governing body holding the player "guilty" of terminating his contract with Mohun Bagan in an unjust manner and signing a new deal with East Bengal, having returned to his parent club Delhi FC.

Tom Daley's Olympic journey: A blend of sport and family

Tom Daley's Olympic journey: A blend of sport and family

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Tom Daley and Noah Williams claimed a silver medal in a thrilling men's synchronized 10-meter platform final at the Paris Olympics.

West Asia conflict escalates, Iran fires 100 missiles towards Israel

West Asia conflict escalates, Iran fires 100 missiles towards Israel

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Hezbollah is upset that the IDF exposed their plans to massacre Israelis, so they decided to target innocent civilians by firing a barrage of rockets, the IDF further said.

Khelif ensures Algeria boxing medal amid gender row

Khelif ensures Algeria boxing medal amid gender row

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Imane Khelif beat Hungary's Luca Anna Hamori by unanimous decision in a welterweight quarter-final fight at the Paris Games on Saturday to ensure Algeria's first Olympic boxing medal since 2000.

Anush's key to dressage success: Stay in synch with horse

Anush's key to dressage success: Stay in synch with horse

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'The horse is the main member of the team, I would say. What really attracted me to dressage was that though power is involved it still has to look elegant and that you are completely in sync with your horse.'

PIX: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth swim gold

PIX: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth swim gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

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

PIX: Real Sociedad shock Barcelona; Napoli hold Inter

PIX: Real Sociedad shock Barcelona; Napoli hold Inter

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Barcelona suffered a shock 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday that ended their seven-match winning streak in all competitions.

Djokovic continues love affair with Rod Laver Arena

Djokovic continues love affair with Rod Laver Arena

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

With Sunday's win, the world number one took his Grand Slam tally to 18, just two shy of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's men's record of 20.

These two MLAs rule the political and playing arena

These two MLAs rule the political and playing arena

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

the past few days have been hectic for shooter Shreyasi Singh and cricketer Manoj Tiwary, who have been juggling political duties with focused preparation for their respective competitive outings as well.

'It's part of the game', Vinesh tells Indian coaches

'It's part of the game', Vinesh tells Indian coaches

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Women's national coach Virender Dahiya and Manjeet Rani met the feisty wrestler, who had caused a flutter at the wrestling arena by beating world number one and defending champion Yui Susaki

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.

Poll: Coldplay Tickets As Wedding Gift Or...?

Poll: Coldplay Tickets As Wedding Gift Or...?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Take this fun poll. Let us know how you will spend the money you would have spent on buying the Coldplay tickets if you decided not to go for the concert.

Europa PIX: Maguire to United's rescue; Ajax held after fan trouble

Europa PIX: Maguire to United's rescue; Ajax held after fan trouble

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday

Champions League: How Lille stunned champions Real Madrid

Champions League: How Lille stunned champions Real Madrid

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Lille coach Genesio hails perfect night after win over Real

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Israel debutant Yarden Shua scored an 86th-minute winner as they upset more fancied Belgium 1-0 in Budapest on Sunday.

PICS: Spain beat France to make Euro 2024 final

PICS: Spain beat France to make Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 semi-final between Spain and France, at Munich Football Arena, Germany, on Tuesday.

PIX: US men win 5th consecutive Olympics basketball gold

PIX: US men win 5th consecutive Olympics basketball gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

There was no "Miracle on the Seine" at the Paris Olympics on Saturday as the United States men's basketball team did as expected by grinding out a 98-87 win over France to claim a fifth consecutive gold medal.

Aus Open in numbers: Rod Laver Arena to allow 14k spectators

Aus Open in numbers: Rod Laver Arena to allow 14k spectators

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

This year's Australian Open will be allowed to admit up to 30,000 fans a day, around 50% of usual capacity, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

PIX: India collapse on Day 4; NZ need 107 to win

PIX: India collapse on Day 4; NZ need 107 to win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the first Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

Taiwan's Tai exits Paris in tearful goodbye

Taiwan's Tai exits Paris in tearful goodbye

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Tai, who has played with both knees in braces in Paris, had previously opened up about an issue with her left knee.

PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nations Cup action in photos!

Disciplinary breach: Antim Panghal, entourage to be deported

Disciplinary breach: Antim Panghal, entourage to be deported

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

In a major embarrassment for India, Antim Panghal, her sister and coaches face deportation from Paris after the young wrestler handed over her official accreditation to her younger sibling to collect her personal belongings from the Games Village and was caught by security.

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Kamal has surfed and navigated a lot of tidal waves, manoeuvring the peaks and troughs, combining rare intelligence and commonly available intuitions to overcome unimaginable crises all his life.' 'There is no looking back at the past, for his only motto has been 'Tomorrow belongs to us'!'

Ram-Krajicek dash Nadal-Alcaraz's Olympics doubles dream

Ram-Krajicek dash Nadal-Alcaraz's Olympics doubles dream

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Spain's dream team met its match as Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of an Olympic doubles gold medal were ended by American duo Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek on Wednesday.