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These athletes get a hero's welcome at home...

These athletes get a hero's welcome at home...

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Singaporeans waved flags and cheered for swimmer Joseph Schooling on his return to the island city state on Monday after winning the country's first Olympic gold medal.

Taliban to allow foreigners, authorised Afghans to leave: US

Taliban to allow foreigners, authorised Afghans to leave: US

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

In a tweet, Blinken also assured that America will hold the Taliban to that commitment.

RSS chief seeks population control policy applicable to all

RSS chief seeks population control policy applicable to all

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Speaking at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Dussehra rally in Nagpur, Bhagwat said community-based population imbalance is an important subject and should not be ignored.

Boxing worlds: Mary Kom eyes historic sixth gold

Boxing worlds: Mary Kom eyes historic sixth gold

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Celebrated boxer M C Mary Kom will aim for a historic sixth gold at the AIBA Women' World Championships, the build up of which has been marred by a row over lone Kosovan boxer's participation and poor quality air in the national capital.

Nations League: Portugal give Italy's Mancini plenty to worry about

Nations League: Portugal give Italy's Mancini plenty to worry about

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Portugal rested Cristiano Ronaldo and still overcame new-look Italy 1-0 in their opening Nations League match on Monday, giving visiting coach Roberto Mancini plenty to think about. Forward Andre Silva scored three minutes after halftime in the League A Group 3 game to give the Portuguese their first win over Italy in a competitive match since 1957.

Sports Shorts: Man jailed for racially charged attack on Man City's Sterling

Sports Shorts: Man jailed for racially charged attack on Man City's Sterling

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

The Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court heard that the attacker, Karl Anderson, had 25 convictions for 37 offences, including football-related violence, the BBC reported. The 29-year-old will pay a 100 pound ($134) fine.

Russia's Ukraine attack: It is a tightrope walk for India, say ex-envoys

Russia's Ukraine attack: It is a tightrope walk for India, say ex-envoys

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

India should watch the emergence of the situation and then see how others react, he said adding that Russia has stood by India in very difficult times.

NHRC chief lauds Amit Shah for bringing 'new era of peace' to J-K

NHRC chief lauds Amit Shah for bringing 'new era of peace' to J-K

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

In his address at the 28th foundation day of the NHRC in New Delhi, the former judge also underlined that 'external forces' levelling 'false' allegations of human rights violations against India has become very common, 'which should be opposed'.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

Five things to watch for in opening rounds of Euro 2020 qualifiers

Five things to watch for in opening rounds of Euro 2020 qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The 55 teams have been divided into 10 groups of five or six, and the top two teams in each qualify directly.

Abe siblings take golds on same day to create history in Tokyo

Abe siblings take golds on same day to create history in Tokyo

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Japanese judoka Uta Abe triumphed in the women's 52kg category in Tokyo on Sunday, hours before her brother Hifumi took gold in the men's 66kg final, making history as the first siblings to win gold medals on the same day.

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Images from the World Cup qualifying matches played on Wednesday night.

IOC lifts restrictions imposed on India with regards to hosting international events

IOC lifts restrictions imposed on India with regards to hosting international events

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

In a letter addressed to Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra, IOC's Director (Olympic Solidarity and NOC Relations) James Macleod expressed the world body's satisfaction with the written guarantee from the Indian government on the issue.

PIX: Tokyo Olympics GOLD winners on July 24

PIX: Tokyo Olympics GOLD winners on July 24

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

All the gold medallists from Saturday's action at the Tokyo Olympics.

All you need to know about World Food Programme -- Nobel Peace Prize winner

All you need to know about World Food Programme -- Nobel Peace Prize winner

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the United Nations World Food Programme for its efforts to combat hunger. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said the WFP had acted "as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict". Here's what you need to know about the Rome-based organisation:

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The medal tally at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'We are losing the battle of secularism, but we have not lost.'

Euro Qualifiers PIX: Kane, Ronaldo perform 'tricks'

Euro Qualifiers PIX: Kane, Ronaldo perform 'tricks'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

A summary of Thursday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

Check out the Rio Games schedule

Check out the Rio Games schedule

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Find below a detailed look at the Rio Olympics schedule.

World Cup qualifiers: Germany stunned; England beat Poland

World Cup qualifiers: Germany stunned; England beat Poland

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Germany suffered their first home defeat in a World Cup qualifier in 20 years

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

First lady Jill Biden cheered her countrywomen to an upset victory over the French in the debut of 3x3 basketball at the Olympics as President Emmanuel Macron watched on from the sidelines.

Extras: Brazilian player sent for reacting to racist taunts

Extras: Brazilian player sent for reacting to racist taunts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

A video of the incident showed that Taison stuck his finger up at a section occupied by Dynamo fans and then hoofed the ball into the stands.

US to donate 1.6 cr vaccines to India and 17 other Asian nations

US to donate 1.6 cr vaccines to India and 17 other Asian nations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Of the 4.10 crore to be shared through COVAX, 1.40 crore will go to Latin America and the Caribbean nations and 1.60 crore to Asia.

Outrage over Nobel Literature prize for Peter Handke

Outrage over Nobel Literature prize for Peter Handke

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Handke emerged as a vocal defender of the Serbs during the bloody collapse of the former Yugoslavia, even comparing them to Jews under the Nazis, a remark he later retracted.

Hosts Russia lowest ranked among teams at FIFA World Cup

Hosts Russia lowest ranked among teams at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The two lowest-ranked teams will kick off the World Cup at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 14.

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Arsenal extend Aubameyang stay with new three-year deal

WC Preview: Swiss set for 'friendly' with soulmates Costa Rica

WC Preview: Swiss set for 'friendly' with soulmates Costa Rica

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Switzerland are unlikely to face the same hostility when they face already-eliminated Costa Rica in Group E of the World Cup on Wednesday.

Swiss ministers support Xhaka, Shaqiri over goal celebrations

Swiss ministers support Xhaka, Shaqiri over goal celebrations

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Two Swiss government ministers have backed national team players Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri after their controversial goal celebrations in Friday's 2-1 World Cup win over Serbia.

PIX: Ibrahimovic in tears on return to Sweden squad

PIX: Ibrahimovic in tears on return to Sweden squad

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic shed a few tears of pride as he returned to Sweden's national team after a four-year absence for their World Cup qualifiers and recounted how his son did not want him to leave home to join up with Janne Andersson's squad.

England players ready to walk off pitch over racist abuse

England players ready to walk off pitch over racist abuse

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

England face the Czechs away in Group A on Friday before visiting Bulgaria on Monday

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 2 at the Games

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 2 at the Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

China got its first gold at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics thanks to some sharp shooting skills by Olympic debutant Zhang Mengxue on Sunday. Presenting a round-up of the athletes who shone bright to take home gold medals on Day 2 at the Rio Games...

Sports Shorts: Sania-Cara make it through to WTA Finals semis

Sports Shorts: Sania-Cara make it through to WTA Finals semis

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Making their first appearance in the WTA Finals in Singapore, Sania Mirza and Cara Black outplayed Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears in their opening match to book their semi-finals berth on Thursday.

World Cup qualifiers: Spain clinch spot with slick win

World Cup qualifiers: Spain clinch spot with slick win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

A round-up of the World Cup qualifying matches played on Friday.

UEFA to probe Austria player's goal celebration vs N Macedonia

UEFA to probe Austria player's goal celebration vs N Macedonia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

North Macedonia ask UEFA to probe Austria's Arnautovic's goal celebration during their Euro 2020 match on Sunday. The 32-year-old Marko Arnautovic, who has Serbian background, apologised on Monday for his reaction towards North Macedonia fans but denied he had using racist language towards them.

Devi wins India's first ever Olympic medal in judo at Youth Games

Devi wins India's first ever Olympic medal in judo at Youth Games

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Thangjam Tababi Devi became India's first judo medallist at the Olympic level, claiming a silver at the ongoing Youth Games after losing to Venezuela's Maria Giminez in the final of the women's 44kg category.

10 new countries in just over 2 decades!

10 new countries in just over 2 decades!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Rediff.com lists 10 new countries that were formed over the last two decades

In Pix: Drone stunt causes brawl; Serbia-Albania match abandoned

In Pix: Drone stunt causes brawl; Serbia-Albania match abandoned

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The politically-sensitive Euro 2016 qualifier between Serbia and Albania was abandoned on Tuesday following a brawl between players from both sides after a flag stunt.