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Want to lose weight? Start eating regularly

Want to lose weight? Start eating regularly

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The secret to long-term weight management.

Champions League qualifiers: Celtic crush Estonia club

Champions League qualifiers: Celtic crush Estonia club

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Red Star Belgrade, who won Europe's premier club competition in 1991, engineered a 2-0 home victory against HJK Helsinki thanks to a Richmond Boakye header and substitute Milan Pavkov's sweeping 90th-minute finish.

Hockey legend Balbir suffers cardiac arrest, remains critical

Hockey legend Balbir suffers cardiac arrest, remains critical

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr on Tuesday suffered a cardiac arrest and his condition remains critical, his grandson Kabir said in a medical update. The 96-year-old, a triple Olympic gold medallist, was hospitalised in Mohali on May 8.

Russian long jumper Kotova suspended for doping

Russian long jumper Kotova suspended for doping

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Russian long jumper Tatyana Kotova has been provisionally suspended after failing a drugs test at the Helsinki 2005 world championships, the Russian anti-doping agency (RUSADA) said on Friday.

Your victories contribute to my good health: When Balbir Sr met Dhoni

Your victories contribute to my good health: When Balbir Sr met Dhoni

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Balbir Singh Sr met MS Dhoni four years ago when the Indian team was at the PCA stadium in Mohali ahead of their World T20 tie against Australia. Singh wanted to convey his good wishes to the team before the game.

Balbir Sr's still on ventilator support: grandson

Balbir Sr's still on ventilator support: grandson

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'MRI brain done, results awaiting.'

Balbir's death marks end of hockey's golden era

Balbir's death marks end of hockey's golden era

Rediff.com25 May 2020

If Dhyan Chand's wizardry was a source of joy in a colonised India, Balbir Singh Sr's artistry was an inspiration for an India trying to find its bearings post-independence.

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr remains critical

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr remains critical

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh had also wished the legend a speedy recovery.

Hockey legend Balbir Sr COVID-19 negative, critical

Hockey legend Balbir Sr COVID-19 negative, critical

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Balbir Sr was taken to the private hospital from his residence in Sector 36 in Chandigarh, where he lives with his daughter Sushbir and maternal grandson Kabir.

Olympic gold-winning hockey legend Datt passes away

Olympic gold-winning hockey legend Datt passes away

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning hockey legend Keshav Datt died on Wednesday due to age-related ailments, marking the end of a glorious era in the sport.

PIX: Wrestler Ravi storms into final; ensures India 4th medal

PIX: Wrestler Ravi storms into final; ensures India 4th medal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Ravi Dahiya became only the second Indian wrestler to qualify for the final at the Olympic Games, when he sensationally turned around the 57kg semi-final bout by pinning Kazakhstan's Nurislam Sanayev, in Tokyo.

Trump-Putin meeting only next year: US National Security Adviser

Trump-Putin meeting only next year: US National Security Adviser

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The two leaders had held their first bilateral summit in Helsinki, Finland on July 16, vowing a fresh start to troubled relations between their countries.

Football Focus: Budapest to host Europa League final; Swiss league put on hold

Football Focus: Budapest to host Europa League final; Swiss league put on hold

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there.

SEE: India's first Olympic GOLD as an independent nation

SEE: India's first Olympic GOLD as an independent nation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

On this day 72 years ago, the Indian hockey team gave the country its first major sporting triumph as an independent nation when they clinched the gold medal at the 1948 London Olympic Games.

'Sue EU': Trump's 'brutal' advice to Theresa May over Brexit

'Sue EU': Trump's 'brutal' advice to Theresa May over Brexit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Trump said she probably found this advice "too tough".

'Said would instead of wouldn't': Trump says he misspoke on Russia meddling

'Said would instead of wouldn't': Trump says he misspoke on Russia meddling

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Trump said that he and Putin are planning to have more meetings in the future.

Nokia to unveil a low-cost smartphone on Android OS

Nokia to unveil a low-cost smartphone on Android OS

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Nokia will unveil a low-cost smartphone running a version of Google Inc's Android operating system, despite the company's close partnership with Microsoft Corp and its competing Windows system, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

When undead monsters took to the streets around the world

When undead monsters took to the streets around the world

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Rediff.com brings you images from some zombie events held in Finland, Sydney, Athens, Curitiba, Massachusetts and many other places.

Balbir's search for missing memorabilia remains incomplete

Balbir's search for missing memorabilia remains incomplete

Rediff.com25 May 2020

In 1985, Balbir Singh Sr had donated his medals and memorabilia to the then SAI Secretary on being told that they would be displayed in a show window at the then proposed National Sports Museum.

Finnair to fly its first biofuel flight soon

Finnair to fly its first biofuel flight soon

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Nordic air carrier Finnair on Thursday said it plans to operate its first bio-fuel flight fromAmsterdam to Helsinki next week.

Happy 60th, Carl Lewis!

Happy 60th, Carl Lewis!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

His 9-gold athletic haul at the Olympics remains unrivalled with Usain Bolt coming close with 8. Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry, salutes Carl Lewis, 'Sportsman of the 20th Century' on his 60th birthday.

Neelam Singh denies doping charges

Neelam Singh denies doping charges

Rediff.com15 Aug 2005

She tested positive for the prohibited stimulant pemoline during competition at the championships in Helsinki which ended on Sunday.

Anju drops down to No. 8 in world rankings

Anju drops down to No. 8 in world rankings

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

The Indian long jumper dropped down three places in the latest world rankings.

Champions League qualifier: PSV edge Basel in thriller

Champions League qualifier: PSV edge Basel in thriller

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

In the day's other fixtures, Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb took a big step towards the next stage with a 2-0 win at Georgians Saburtalo and Copenhagen won at Welsh side The New Saints by the same score.

Hart and Holmstrom win Economics Nobel for work on contract theory

Hart and Holmstrom win Economics Nobel for work on contract theory

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

The winners will split an eight million Swedish kronor (USD 924,000) award funded by the Swedish central bank.

Nokia shareholders approve sale of mobile business to Microsoft

Nokia shareholders approve sale of mobile business to Microsoft

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

The sale is expected to close in the first quarter of next year after regulatory clearances.

ESPN Sportsperson of the Year award: Meet the winners

ESPN Sportsperson of the Year award: Meet the winners

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

P V Sindhu won the ESPN's 'Female Sportsperson of the Year' award while young shooter Saurabh Chaudhary bagged the honour in the male category.

Olympic hero Neeraj eyes 90+ mark

Olympic hero Neeraj eyes 90+ mark

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'There was no pressure and I was taking it (Olympics) just like any other event. It was like I have played against these athletes before and there's no reason to worry. I was able to focus on my performance. That has helped me win gold.'

Roger Bannister: First man to run a mile in under 4 minutes dies at 88

Roger Bannister: First man to run a mile in under 4 minutes dies at 88

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

British athlete Roger Bannister, the first man to run a mile in under four minutes, has died aged 88, British media reported on Sunday, citing a statement from his family.

Doping: Hall of Shame!

Doping: Hall of Shame!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

The levels of doping in sport are now worse than ever. Following are the main doping stories in sport in the first quarter of 2013:

Kuzenkova and Krivelyova get two-year bans for doping

Kuzenkova and Krivelyova get two-year bans for doping

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Former world and Olympic champions Svetlana Krivelyova and Olga Kuzenkova have been banned for two years each for failing drugs tests after their samples were re-examined, the Russian athletics federation (VFLA) said on Tuesday.

Hockey players demand Bharat Ratna for Balbir Singh Sr

Hockey players demand Bharat Ratna for Balbir Singh Sr

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'I feel both deserve to be honoured with Bharat Ratna. Why not? They are our national heroes who have been inspiring a generation of sportspersons and will continue to do so'

Wrestler Geetika off to Finland for Olympic qualifier

Wrestler Geetika off to Finland for Olympic qualifier

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Besides emerging victorious in the selection trials against Alka Tomar, Geetika Jakhar also won a court battle against the Wrestling Federation of India to obtain her right to compete in the Olympic qualifier.

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Sr cremated with state honours

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Sr cremated with state honours

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Senior, who died at 96 after battling multiple health issues, was on Monday cremated in Chandigarh with full state honours, with Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi declaring that the Mohali stadium will be named after the legendary player. The mortal remains of the three-time Olympic gold medallist was consigned to flames at an electric crematorium here, with his maternal grandson Kabir performing the last rites in the presence of Sikh priests.

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Will India finally reach the elusive double-digit mark? Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry, for one, is willing to stick his neck out on the possibility.

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

Indian hockey legend Leslie Claudius passes away

Indian hockey legend Leslie Claudius passes away

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Indian hockey legend Leslie Claudius, who was suffering from a prolonged illness, passed away at a private hospital in Kolkata on Thursday.

2 killed in stabbing spree in Finland

2 killed in stabbing spree in Finland

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Police have warned other attackers may remain at large, and asked people to stay away from the city centre.

World's top Internet domains hosting virus

World's top Internet domains hosting virus

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at world's top Internet domains hosting malware.