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Court to decide on Haneef's visa on Aug 21

Court to decide on Haneef's visa on Aug 21

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Andrews had cancelled the visa, saying Haneef had failed the character test provided by immigration laws because he had an association with people suspected of criminal activity, namely his second cousins Sabeel and Kafeel Ahmed.

Spotted: Hrithik Roshan in Australia

Spotted: Hrithik Roshan in Australia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

A reader shares this photograph of Hrithik Roshan with us.

Aus police charge Haneef with supporting terrorist

Aus police charge Haneef with supporting terrorist

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Federal Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd said he is pleased with the way Australian Federal Police handled the case.

Australia sends senior police official to India

Australia sends senior police official to India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

"An Australian Federal Police officer has been sent to the home country of Gold Coast-based Dr Haneef," Federal Attorney-General Philip Ruddock said.

Haneef wants full clearance from Australia police

Haneef wants full clearance from Australia police

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Doctor Mohamed Haneef, wrongly accused of involvement in the failed United Kingdom bombing plot, was awaiting a full clearance from the Australian police before coming back to the country, his lawyer has said. "They're really the ones holding the whole matter up because of the suspicion that they've created by saying things like he (Haneef) is still under investigation," said Peter Russo.

Spotted: Chiranjeevi in Australia

Spotted: Chiranjeevi in Australia

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Reader Rama Krishna caught up with the star in a shopping mall.

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth advance; Sourabh crashes out

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth advance; Sourabh crashes out

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Returning to action after nearly two months, Saina, who made last-minute withdrawals from Indonesia Open and last week's Japan Open because of injuries, got past Chaiwan 21-17, 21-19 in her opening round contest.

CWG Federation responds to Batra's 'waste of time' remark

CWG Federation responds to Batra's 'waste of time' remark

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The IOA chief had earlier called for an Indian boycott of the 2022 CWG in Birmingham over the axing of shooting from the Games programme due to logistical issues.

Haneef still in custody, being interrogated

Haneef still in custody, being interrogated

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Police have been granted a legal extension to detain the doctor for questioning until 11.30 pm local time Monday night.

Li Na wins comeback event

Li Na wins comeback event

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

China's Li Na celebrated her comeback from injury with a 4-6 6-3 6-4 triumph over Victoria Azarenka of Belarus to win the Australian Hardcourt Championships in Gold Coast on Saturday.

Haneef may return to work in Australia: Lawyer

Haneef may return to work in Australia: Lawyer

Rediff.com23 Dec 2007

Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was wrongly accused of links to the failed UK terror plot, may try to re-register in Australia and apply for a job at Queensland's Gold Coast Hospital, his lawyer has said.

Bolt confirms he won't return for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Bolt confirms he won't return for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Jamaican sprint great Usain Bolt has no plans to extend his career beyond this year's world championships in London and has ruled out a return to Australia for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

FIR against wrestler Sushil Kumar, supporters for brawl

FIR against wrestler Sushil Kumar, supporters for brawl

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Kumar and his supporters have booked under IPC section 341 (wrongful restraint) and 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), the latter attracting an imprisonment of up to one year or a monetary fine of Rs 1,000 or both, police officials said.

Wrestler Bajrang nominated for Khel Ratna award

Wrestler Bajrang nominated for Khel Ratna award

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Bajrang Punia had won gold medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games last year.

Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna award

Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna award

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Javelin thrower Annu Rani and four-time Commonwealth Games medallist discus thrower Seema Antil Punia also have been recommended for the Arjuna Award.

After CWG high, teenage prodigy Bhanwala disappoints at Asiad

After CWG high, teenage prodigy Bhanwala disappoints at Asiad

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Bhanwala, who had made history by winning a gold at the CWG in Gold Coast earlier this year, could not repeat Friday's fine qualification performance on the second day of qualification.

Meet India's flag-bearer for Asian Games opening ceremony

Meet India's flag-bearer for Asian Games opening ceremony

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was named the Indian contingent's flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony to be held on August 18 in Jakarta.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 6

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 6

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Tuesday.

Mehuli wins silver in 10m air rifle; Chandela bronze

Mehuli wins silver in 10m air rifle; Chandela bronze

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Young Mehuli Ghosh settled for the silver medal after forcing a shoot-off in the women's 10m air rifle event with a perfect final shot of 10.9 while Apurvi Chandela secured bronze in the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Monday.

Manika Batra leads India to historic table tennis gold at CWG

Manika Batra leads India to historic table tennis gold at CWG

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Manika Batra inspired India to a historic gold medal with her stunning singles victories, fashioning an unthinkable 3-1 victory over four-time gold medallists Singapore in the final of the women's team event at the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

Women's hockey team stuns Olympic champs England

Women's hockey team stuns Olympic champs England

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The Indian women's hockey team rallied from a goal down to script a stunning 2-1 victory over Olympic champions England in its third Pool A match at the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

Safina sees off Krajicek in Paris

Safina sees off Krajicek in Paris

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Dinara Safina entered the Paris Open second round with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Michaella Krajicek.

Hingis surges into Tokyo quarters

Hingis surges into Tokyo quarters

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Also entering the last eight of the Pan Pacific Open were Asian stars Li Na and Jie Zheng.

Indian women lose to Wales in CWG hockey opener

Indian women lose to Wales in CWG hockey opener

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

India's women's hockey team had a disastrous opening at the Commonwealth Games, going down 2-3 to Wales in Pool A match, at the Gold Coast Hockey Centre, on Thursday morning.

India bow out of Sudirman Cup after losing to China

India bow out of Sudirman Cup after losing to China

Rediff.com26 May 2017

India's campaign at the Sudirman Cup ended after they went down 0-3 against top seed and 10-time champions China in the quarter-finals of the mixed team championship in Gold Coast.

Mary Kom needs just one win to clinch CWG medal

Mary Kom needs just one win to clinch CWG medal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The celebrated MC Mary Kom needs to win just one bout to secure herself a medal, while Vikas Krishan got a bye into the men's pre-quarterfinals as Indian boxers were handed reasonably good draws in the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Tuesday.

Martina Hingis to get married

Martina Hingis to get married

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

The Swiss former world number one has confirmed engagement with Czech player Radek Stepanek.

CWG: Chanu carries India's hopes on Day 1

CWG: Chanu carries India's hopes on Day 1

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Also seen in action for India will be the shuttlers, boxers, the women's hockey team and the table tennis players among others.

Pooja becomes only fourth Indian grappler to win medal at Worlds

Pooja becomes only fourth Indian grappler to win medal at Worlds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

One of the two wrestlers in a medal contention, the 24-year-old Pooja executed a four-point throw in each of the two periods in the 57kg contest to deliver the best performance of her career.

Dipa wins gold in Gymnastics World Cup

Dipa wins gold in Gymnastics World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

The 24-year-old from Tripura, who had finished fourth in vault event in the 2016 Rio Olympics, scored 14.150 to win gold. She had topped the qualification also with a score of 13.400.

Hingis beaten in comeback tournament

Hingis beaten in comeback tournament

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Former world number one Martina Hingis' first comeback tournament ended in the semi-finals when she was beaten by fourth seed Flavia Pennetta 1-6, 7-6, 6-2 at the Australian hardcourt championships on Friday.

Why this para-athlete is threatening to commit suicide

Why this para-athlete is threatening to commit suicide

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Sakina Khatun, who has not been included in the Indian contingent to represent the country at Commonwealth Games 2018 in the Gold Coast

'Shame' Warne soap opera unending

'Shame' Warne soap opera unending

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Aleasha Black has accused the leg spinner of kissing her in an inappropriate manner.

Safarova wins Australian hardcourt title

Safarova wins Australian hardcourt title

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

The Czech teenager beat Italian fourth-seed Flavia Pennetta in the final of the Australian women's hardcourt championship.

Ever heard of Schoolies Week? Witness that insanity here

Ever heard of Schoolies Week? Witness that insanity here

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Know how 18-year-olds in Australia celebrate when they complete their schooling?

Hingis triumphs in Australia comeback match

Hingis triumphs in Australia comeback match

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

She beat Venezuela's Maria Vento-Kabchi 6-2, 6-1 at the Australian hardcourt championships on the Gold Coast on Monday.

Hingis will struggle on return, says Bollettieri

Hingis will struggle on return, says Bollettieri

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

Coaching guru Nick Bollettieri, who briefly coached Martina Hingis in 1998, believes the game has moved on while she has been away.

Hingis aiming to improve serve

Hingis aiming to improve serve

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

The Swiss conceded she has no hope of surviving on the women's circuit unless she improves her serve and increases her all-round power.

At 35, Seema Punia's career is far from over

At 35, Seema Punia's career is far from over

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Feels like I have just started my career, says 35-year-old Seema Punia

Emotional Rana vows to beat Sushil for cancer-stricken mother

Emotional Rana vows to beat Sushil for cancer-stricken mother

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

An emotional Parveen Rana on Sunday vowed to beat his fierce rival Sushil Kumar in the upcoming Pro Wrestling League for his cancer-stricken mother, who he claimed was deeply hurt to learn about the out-of-the-ring attack on him by the Olympic medallist's followers.