News for '-great-britain'

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sang "Viva Las Vegas" after racing to a record-extending 18th victory of the season and joining Sebastian Vettel in third place on Formula One's all-time winners' list.

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash will be in the programme at LA28.'

Need to create more scoring opportunities: Harmanpreet

Need to create more scoring opportunities: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on Saturday admitted India will have to focus on conceding fewer goals from the touchline and create more scoring opportunities.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

World No 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a strong early challenge from former champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open

Tokyo Games: EXCITING Pix!

Tokyo Games: EXCITING Pix!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Britain's Norrie stuns Alcaraz in Rio final

Britain's Norrie stuns Alcaraz in Rio final

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Britain's Cameron Norrie fought back from a set down to beat world number two Carlos Alcaraz 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 in the Rio Open final on Sunday.

Hugely proud of my Indian roots: Rishi Sunak ahead of India visit

Hugely proud of my Indian roots: Rishi Sunak ahead of India visit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

In an interview via email days ahead of his visit to New Delhi to attend the G20 summit on September 9 and 10, Sunak said Wednesday the response from the Indian people to his appointment as the prime minister was "overwhelming and humbling."

India announces 1-day state mourning for Queen Elizabeth II

India announces 1-day state mourning for Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

One day state mourning will be observed across India on September 11 as a mark of respect to United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth II, the government announced on Friday.

Tokyo Games: DAZZLING Pix!

Tokyo Games: DAZZLING Pix!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama on Day 12 at the Tokyo Olympics.

Olympics Hockey: Britain hand India women third defeat

Olympics Hockey: Britain hand India women third defeat

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The 1-4 defeat put India out of the reckoning for a place in the knock-out stage at the Tokyo Olympics.

Why these Olympians are Special!

Why these Olympians are Special!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Megan Jones and Celia Quansah, a same-sex couple, will compete together at the Tokyo Olympics.

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'By making it so public in the House of Commons, you know the reaction in India... Mr Modi is not very happy about it; you're kicking out Canadian diplomats; you suspended visa services for Canadians...'

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Both Israel and Hamas claimed that gunfights were ongoing at numerous locations within Israeli territory.

Should We Ignore Democracy Rankings?

Should We Ignore Democracy Rankings?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

India must evolve its own standards on how democracy must be ranked in a diverse and multi-religious, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and pluralistic idea called India, suggests R Jagannathan.

British Parliament Opens: Queen Missing!

British Parliament Opens: Queen Missing!

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Buckingham Palace released a statement to explain her majesty's absence: 'The queen continues to experience episodic mobility problems' which is why she 'reluctantly decided' to absent herself in person from the formal opening of Great Britain's 2022-2023 legislative session.

Archery World Cup: Day for records for top seed Jyothi

Archery World Cup: Day for records for top seed Jyothi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'I never expected it, because my personal best in a competition was 710. And this is my best score.'

Alcaraz's dream return with Buenos Aires title

Alcaraz's dream return with Buenos Aires title

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed a dream return to action after more than three months out due to abdominal and hamstring injuries as the world number two claimed the Argentina Open title on Sunday.

Tokyo Games: FABULOUS Pix!

Tokyo Games: FABULOUS Pix!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

Wimbledon relaxes dress code for women players

Wimbledon relaxes dress code for women players

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"It is our hope that this rule adjustment will help players focus purely on their performance by relieving a potential source of anxiety."

Chennai Challenger: Nagal rallies to enter quarter-finals

Chennai Challenger: Nagal rallies to enter quarter-finals

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Sumit Nagal staged a grand recovery to get the better of Jason Jung of Chinese Taipei 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 and book his place in the quarter-finals of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger in Chennai on Thursday.

'Hamas would have not existed if...'

'Hamas would have not existed if...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'If Israel had stuck to the peace accords, Hamas would have had no one to fight.'

Tokyo Games: Look How They Run!

Tokyo Games: Look How They Run!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The Joy and Drama of Track and Field at the Olympics.

India women's hockey team panned after 'worst match'

India women's hockey team panned after 'worst match'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Indian women's hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne was livid after the 1-4 defeat to Great Britain at the Olympics, saying 'individual performances just weren't good enough'.

CBI books Oxfam India for FCRA violation, searches its office

CBI books Oxfam India for FCRA violation, searches its office

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The FIR against the Indian arm of the global NGO Oxfam was registered based on a complaint from the ministry of home affairs.

What India men's hockey team must do vs Belgium in SF

What India men's hockey team must do vs Belgium in SF

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

India's men's hockey team chief coach Graham Reid has told his players to keep their emotions in check and avoid cards against a strong opponent like Belgium in the Tokyo Olympics semi-finals on Tuesday.

French Open: Bopanna-Middelkoop, Sania-Lucie advance

French Open: Bopanna-Middelkoop, Sania-Lucie advance

Rediff.com26 May 2022

India's Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza notched up contrasting wins along with their respective partners in the men's and women's doubles competitions at the French Open in Paris on Thursday.

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

Ange becomes first Australian in the Premier League to...

Ange becomes first Australian in the Premier League to...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed former Celtic coach Ange Postecoglou as their new manager on a four-year contract.

Indian juniors go down in Sultan of Johor Cup final

Indian juniors go down in Sultan of Johor Cup final

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Right from the hooter it was India forcing the pace and putting Great Britain on the back foot. They were forcing the attacks, creating more circle penetrations but their finishing was letting them down.

PIX: France's Aliev disqualified, protests with sit-in at ringside

PIX: France's Aliev disqualified, protests with sit-in at ringside

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

When the referee stopped his bout against Britain's Frazer Clarke with four seconds left in the second round, the Frenchman flew into a rage, spat out his mouth guard, kicked it, and punched at a TV camera.

'Prince Charles made us feel like family'

'Prince Charles made us feel like family'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'We will be celebrating our friend's ascension as king by distributing sweets.'

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Sunday, August 1

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Sunday, August 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, August 1.

Tokyo Olympic Tattoos

Tokyo Olympic Tattoos

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Glimpse tattoos inked on Olympians at the Tokyo Games...

HOCKEY: India women's edge Ireland, keep QF hopes alive

HOCKEY: India women's edge Ireland, keep QF hopes alive

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Desperately needing full points from the match, after losing 1-5 to World No.1 Netherlands, 0-2 to Germany and 1-4 to defending champions Great Britain, the Rani Pal-led team scored in the 57 minute through Navneet Kaur to stay in contention for a quarter-final berth.

Good start against higher-ranked teams matter a lot, feels Rani

Good start against higher-ranked teams matter a lot, feels Rani

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Playing New Zealand and Great Britain in upcoming matches will be good preparation in an Olympic year, feels skipper Rani.

Finishing 4th no small feat, but losing medal hurts: Rani

Finishing 4th no small feat, but losing medal hurts: Rani

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

India's women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal is hurting after losing to Great Britain and missing out on an Olympics bronze medal in Tokyo on Friday.

Tokyo Paralympics: Paddler Bhavinaben advances to round of 16

Tokyo Paralympics: Paddler Bhavinaben advances to round of 16

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Ace Indian paddler Bhavinaben Patel progressed to the Round of 16 in the women's singles Class 4 table tennis event with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Great Britain's Megan Shackleton at the Tokyo Paralympics on Thursday.

Hockey India announces cash award for Sultan of Johor Cup winning junior men's team

Hockey India announces cash award for Sultan of Johor Cup winning junior men's team

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The top-scorer at the 10th Sultan of Johor Cup was India's Sharda Nand Tiwari with 7 goals to his name, and the Player of the Match in the Final against Australia was Sudeep Chirmako.

'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is determined to give it his best shot in Paris to win the elusive Olympic gold medal.

Women's hockey: India waste 2-0 lead, held by Britain

Women's hockey: India waste 2-0 lead, held by Britain

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

India frittered away a 2-0 lead and were held by Great Britain in their last match of the women's hockey team's tour of England, in Marlow, on Friday.