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The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'Winning gold for India was a dream I lived on that rink.'

Indian men shatter 15-year-old national relay record

Indian men shatter 15-year-old national relay record

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Gurindervir, Kujur, Manikanta, Amlan set new 4x100m relay national record

These Pix Will Cheer You Up!!!

These Pix Will Cheer You Up!!!

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Check out the shortlisted photographs in this year's Comedy Pet Photo Awards.

Armand Duplantis Dazzles In Paris

Armand Duplantis Dazzles In Paris

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

He is the first athlete to retain the pole vault title in nearly seven decades.

These Beasts Are Coming To India Soon!

These Beasts Are Coming To India Soon!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Glimpses from Lujan Zoo in Lujan, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The tigers and lions at Lujan Zoo will be transferred to a wildlife sanctuary in India

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Sinner; meets Alcaraz in semis

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Sinner; meets Alcaraz in semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 9 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

'Chamkila wouldn't have been possible without Diljit'

'Chamkila wouldn't have been possible without Diljit'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Rahman was a guiding star. He was a co-film-maker rather than just a music director.'

In Grief, They Mourn Their Dead

In Grief, They Mourn Their Dead

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Mourners pray next to bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes during their funeral.

The World's Most Expensive Handbag

The World's Most Expensive Handbag

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Want to buy the Millionaire Speedy? Well, you probably can't, because it's MTO -- meaning 'made-to-order' and is specifically for extraordinarily special VIP LV clients, says Sandeep Goyal.

My Nobel Moments

My Nobel Moments

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

It was lovely to enjoy the magical atmosphere of celebrating the spectacular accomplishments of extraordinary men and women who had enriched the world of sciences, literature and peace, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan after attending last week's Nobel Prize awards ceremony.

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday joined around 500 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and royals from across the world, at Westminster Abbey for a sombre ceremony to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch.

President Murmu to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London

President Murmu to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 at her Balmoral Castle summer residence in Scotland on September 8, will be laid to rest at a state funeral at Westminster Abbey on September 19.

Best Commentator? Best Mum? This Brazilian is officially Best Fan

Best Commentator? Best Mum? This Brazilian is officially Best Fan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

It was the sharp eye of a Brazilian TV reporter that led to Silvia Grecco being awarded FIFA's Best Fan award in Milan on Monday.

Tokyo Games: SUPER Pix!

Tokyo Games: SUPER Pix!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Action from the 2020 Olympics.

Ferried by Air India, Swedish Royals arrive in New Delhi

Ferried by Air India, Swedish Royals arrive in New Delhi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

After talks between the King and President Kovind, the two sides inked three pacts providing for cooperation in polar science, innovation and research and in maritime spheres.

Celebs, world leaders unite for world peace at Central Park

Celebs, world leaders unite for world peace at Central Park

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

The star power was high at the third annual Global Citizen Festival on Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday with headliners Jay Z and No Doubt and host Hugh Jackman. But even they were eclipsed by some of the world's most powerful leaders, including India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Queen Silvia of Sweden.

Swedish royal couple clean up Mumbai's Versova beach

Swedish royal couple clean up Mumbai's Versova beach

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, and his wife Queen Silvia engaged in removing tonnes of plastic and other garbage along with young lawyer and Mumbai-based climate activist Afroz Shah.

Sports Shorts: Sania-Cara in quarter-finals of Portugal Open

Sports Shorts: Sania-Cara in quarter-finals of Portugal Open

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The top seeded Indo-Zimbabwean pair of Sania Mirza and Cara Black rallied from a set down to quell the challenge of Irina-Camelia Begu and Maria Irigoyen in the opening round of the WTA Portugal Open, in Oeiras, on Wednesday.

Adaa Mallikk debuts at Paris fashion week

Adaa Mallikk debuts at Paris fashion week

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Anu Malik's daughter showcased her collection 'Metal Armour' at the fashion week.

The Best Food Photographs

The Best Food Photographs

Rediff.com4 May 2022

'In today's world, more than ever, we feel the need for comfort, for love. There is so much to reassure us here -- the beautifully captured billowing embrace of the smoke, the golden light, the subject's expression as he prepares the food for sharing.'

Bulgarian athlete Danekova 'shocked' after positive dope results

Bulgarian athlete Danekova 'shocked' after positive dope results

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The Rio Olympics athletics programme suffered its first doping setback as Bulgarian runner Silvia Danekova has tested positive for EPO, sources told Reuters on Thursday.

Rome Masters: Sania-Hingis in semis, Bopanna-Mergea lose

Rome Masters: Sania-Hingis in semis, Bopanna-Mergea lose

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis of Switzerland stormed into the semi-finals of the Rome Masters with a straight-set victory over Julia Goerges and Silvia Soler-Espinosa on Thursday.

Miami Open: Azarenka through to face Jankovic

Miami Open: Azarenka through to face Jankovic

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Victoria Azarenka defeated Spain's Silvia Soler-Espinosa 6-1, 6-3 to set up a second round meeting with Jelena Jankovic.

US: Indian woman throws baby in river, pleads sick

US: Indian woman throws baby in river, pleads sick

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

An Indian woman who threw her 19-month-old daughter into the Hudson River's cold water in New York and then jumped in herself has pleaded that her shocking act was a result of bipolar disorder.

Wimbledon: The Champions' league

Wimbledon: The Champions' league

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

A look at the winners of the various titles at Wimbledon 2009.

US: Indian mother who threw baby in river set free

US: Indian mother who threw baby in river set free

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Devi, 33, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder charges and had asked Justice Lewis Bart Stone to release her in her husbands care until she faced trial. Initially, the woman claimed that she acted to get back at her husband but now the accused insists that she was hearing voices, which the prosecutors insist is a fabricated story.

US: Indian woman hurls toddler, self into river

US: Indian woman hurls toddler, self into river

Rediff.com15 May 2010

A depressed Indian-origin women threw her 19-month-old daughter into the chilly Hudson River and then jumped in behind her in a murder-suicide attempt to get back at her husband, prosecutors said on Saturday.

French Open PHOTOS: Serena survives scare, Wozniacki exits

French Open PHOTOS: Serena survives scare, Wozniacki exits

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Serena Williams played with fire at the French Open on Thursday but the world number one pulled through to the third round with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 win against unheralded German Anna-Lena Friedsam.

Microsoft Imagine Cup: India team bags prize

Microsoft Imagine Cup: India team bags prize

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Italy team named software design champions; torch passes to Korea for Imagine Cup 2007.

40,000-yr human footprints in Mexico

40,000-yr human footprints in Mexico

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

Scientists have long believed that the first humans came to North America after the last Ice Age ended about 13,500 years ago.

It's final number 25 for Sania Mirza!

It's final number 25 for Sania Mirza!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Sania Mirza has received another lift in her already booming career. The Indian tennis ace reached the 25th doubles final of her career at the WTA New Haven Open.

Sharapova through to quarters

Sharapova through to quarters

Rediff.com13 May 2005

Clijsters struggles past Bovina

Clijsters struggles past Bovina

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005

The Belgian won 7-6, 6-3 to earn a meeting with Russian second seed Svetlana Kuznetsova in the semi-finals of the WTA event in Warsaw.

Kuznetsova reaches semis

Kuznetsova reaches semis

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova was the first player to reach the semi-finals in Warsaw on Friday when she defeated eighth seed Silvia Farina Elia 6-3, 6-4.

Davenport breezes into final

Davenport breezes into final

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

The world no. 1 will take on Farina Elia in the summit clash of the Amelia Island Championship.

Venus ousted in first round

Venus ousted in first round

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

Injury-hampered Venus Williams made a first-round exit at the Dubai Open on Monday.

Henin-Hardenne, Capriati in Qatar semis

Henin-Hardenne, Capriati in Qatar semis

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

The world number one overcame Nathalie Dechy, while Jennifer Capriati beat Silvia Farina Elia at the Qatar Open.

Martinez upset by Barna in Qatar

Martinez upset by Barna in Qatar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

Seventh seed Conchita Martinez went down to German Anca Barna in the first round of the WTA Qatar Open.

Clijsters wins Antwerp title

Clijsters wins Antwerp title

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

The world number two secured her first title in Belgium by defeating Italy's Silvia Farina Elia 6-3 6-0 to win the Antwerp Diamond Games.