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PM hails Thomas Cup triumph, invites shuttlers to his residence

PM hails Thomas Cup triumph, invites shuttlers to his residence

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Indian badminton team created history on Sunday as they lifted the Thomas Cup trophy for the very first time.

Champions League PIX: PSG oust Liverpool; Barca, Bayern, Inter in quarters

Champions League PIX: PSG oust Liverpool; Barca, Bayern, Inter in quarters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

A summary of Tuesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

PIX:Arsenal thrash PSV; Real Madrid edge past Atletico

PIX:Arsenal thrash PSV; Real Madrid edge past Atletico

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

A round-up of the UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg matches played on Tuesday.

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The BAFTAs were held at London's Royal Festival Hall on February 16.

'Never say never': Sat-Chi's eyes set on 2028 Olympics

'Never say never': Sat-Chi's eyes set on 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as their primary target, Satwik and Chirag are determined to make a strong comeback and secure a medal.

Nivetha's Easy Elegance!

Nivetha's Easy Elegance!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Nivetha Thomas's style choices are chic, easy-to-wear and she absolutely loves desi attire.

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Ben Stokes is notably absent from the list of 1,574 players who have registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Amid farmer's protest, Modi govt's reply on MSP

Amid farmer's protest, Modi govt's reply on MSP

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

The Narendra Modi government will purchase all farm produce at minimum support price, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

IIT Madras director's cow urine remark sparks row; apology demanded

IIT Madras director's cow urine remark sparks row; apology demanded

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

The director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, V Kamakoti, has sparked controversy after making a remark about the "medicinal value" of cow urine, or "gomutra." Kamakoti, while speaking at an event celebrating Maatu Pongal (a festival dedicated to cows and bulls), cited an anecdote about a sanyasi who was cured of a fever by consuming gomutra. He also claimed that gomutra has "anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and digestive properties." The remark has been widely condemned by rationalist organizations, political leaders, and medical professionals who have criticized Kamakoti's statements as "pseudoscience" and "regressive." The controversy highlights the ongoing debate in India around traditional beliefs and scientific evidence.

Samit Dravid left out as India crush Aus in first Youth ODI

Samit Dravid left out as India crush Aus in first Youth ODI

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Batting first, Australia scored 184 in 49.4 overs with right-arm leg-break bowler Mohamed Enaan taking 4 for 32 in 10 overs.

Swim sensation Desinghu wins 4th gold at National Games

Swim sensation Desinghu wins 4th gold at National Games

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Karnataka's 14-year-old swimming sensation Dhinidhi Desinghu won her fourth gold medal, even as weightlifters continued to impress with Manipur's Bindyarani Devi smashing a National record, on a day when the tiny northeastern state rose to the top of medal tally at the National Games on Friday.

PICS: Thomas, Lyles win 200m in Diamond League opener

PICS: Thomas, Lyles win 200m in Diamond League opener

Rediff.com14 May 2022

American duo Gabby Thomas and Noah Lyles took impressive 200 metres victories and two men posted monster, wind-assisted 90 metre javelin throws as the Diamond League season got underway on a lively night in front of a noisy crowd in Doha on Friday.

Higher tax will drive capital away, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

Higher tax will drive capital away, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Taxing capital less may not lead to more investments but taxing more will drive capital away, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Friday said during a discussion on Inequality, Economic Growth and Inclusion. While it is easy to drive capital out, bringing it back is a lot harder, said Nageswaran.

Bollywood Appeals 'Go Vote'

Bollywood Appeals 'Go Vote'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Film folk have come out in large numbers to cast their vote during the Maharashtra assembly elections.

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Thomas Tuchel is regarded as one of the most progressive tacticians in the game, albeit a coach not afraid to ruffle feathers.

HIL: Bengal Tigers roar to 1st win; Soorma prevail over TN Dragons

HIL: Bengal Tigers roar to 1st win; Soorma prevail over TN Dragons

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers defeated Hyderabad Toofans 3-2 in a nail-biting match

Gopichand hopes for historic high in CWG after epic Thomas Cup win

Gopichand hopes for historic high in CWG after epic Thomas Cup win

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The Birmingham showpiece will be held from July 28 to August 8.

Suryavanshi's ton in vain as Aussies take control

Suryavanshi's ton in vain as Aussies take control

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi struck a quick hundred but India U19's middle and later order batters crumbled against Australian spinners Thomas Brown and Vishwa Ramkumar to throw away the advantage on the second day of the four-day first unofficial Test, in Chennai on Tuesday.

EPL PIX: Arsenal close gap on Liverpool

EPL PIX: Arsenal close gap on Liverpool

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Defeat would have left Arsenal nine points behind Liverpool, who also have a game in hand, but the way they reacted to going behind suggests they can still be a factor in the title race.

Who's Shriya Blowing A Kiss To?

Who's Shriya Blowing A Kiss To?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The closing ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) saw a lot of glamour, as stars headed to the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa and made it a night to remember.

Aus Open PIX: Zverev cruises; Nishikori, Ruud survive scare

Aus Open PIX: Zverev cruises; Nishikori, Ruud survive scare

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Alexander Zverev cruised past Frenchman Lucas Pouille in straight sets in the first round of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Stars Wish 'Lots Of Love And Payasam' This Onam

Stars Wish 'Lots Of Love And Payasam' This Onam

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Film folk celebrated Onam on Sunday, and wished their fans with heartfelt greetings and posted pictures on social media.

Paris Paralympics: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Paris Paralympics: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The BEST images from Day 2 of the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday.

Windies duo Lewis, Thomas join Royals for IPL 2021 in UAE

Windies duo Lewis, Thomas join Royals for IPL 2021 in UAE

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals roped in West Indian duo of Evin Lewis and Oshane Thomas as replacement players for the remainder of IPL to be held in the UAE from September 19.

CL PIX: Man City survive scare, Real storm through

CL PIX: Man City survive scare, Real storm through

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Manchester City came from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 and secure their place in the Champions League playoffs

PIX: Spurs rout Manchester City; Arsenal, Chelsea win

PIX: Spurs rout Manchester City; Arsenal, Chelsea win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

'Give Attention To Other Sports!'

'Give Attention To Other Sports!'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'Otherwise, how will India become a sporting nation and how will we compete to beat China to win 60 Olympic medals?'

Germany's Mueller retires from international football

Germany's Mueller retires from international football

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Germany's Thomas Mueller has called time on his 14-year international career after their European Championship exit, the Bayern Munich forward said on Monday.

West Ham win at Newcastle, ease pressure on Lopetegui

West Ham win at Newcastle, ease pressure on Lopetegui

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

West Ham United eased the pressure on new manager Julen Lopetegui with a surprise 2-0 victory away to in-form Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday.

It's business as usual at Thomas Cook India

It's business as usual at Thomas Cook India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The collapse of Thomas Cook in the UK has no impact whatsoever in terms of ownership, business, people, technology or processes to us at Thomas Cook India: Madhavan Menon, chairman & managing director, TCIL.

Youngest ever! 13-year-old enters IPL auction

Youngest ever! 13-year-old enters IPL auction

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Thirteen-year-old India U-19 cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar is the youngest among the lot at Rs 30 lakh base price.

Bundesliga PIX: Mainz stun Bayern; Leverkusen win

Bundesliga PIX: Mainz stun Bayern; Leverkusen win

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Mainz 05's Lee Jae-sung scored either side of the break as the hosts stunned Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday.

Nara Lokesh pitches Vizag to Google for setting up data centre

Nara Lokesh pitches Vizag to Google for setting up data centre

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Andhra Pradesh's IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh has pitched port city of Vizag in his state for setting up a data centre to Google Cloud CEO, saying the new government in the state has taken various initiatives for supporting industry that will help it transform into a cloud infrastructure hub. The state is focused on setting up data centres in Visakhapatnam and the minister invited Google Cloud to establish its data centre in the port city.

Sebastian Coe in India for 2036 Olympics talks

Sebastian Coe in India for 2036 Olympics talks

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe met Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Primer Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday and discussed India's intent to host the 2036 Olympics and development of athletics in the country.

Can India upset mighty Indonesia in Thomas Cup final?

Can India upset mighty Indonesia in Thomas Cup final?

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Brimming with confidence, India will again look to punch above their weight when they run into 14-time winners Indonesia in the final of Thomas Cup in Bangkok on Sunday, seeking to create history one more time.

Coach Vimal hopes Thomas Cup win ups badminton popularity

Coach Vimal hopes Thomas Cup win ups badminton popularity

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Coach Vimal Kumar compared this triumph to India's 1983 Cricket World Cup win, hoping it will spur the popularity of badminton.

Football PIX: Big wins for Barcelona, Bayern Munich

Football PIX: Big wins for Barcelona, Bayern Munich

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Barcelona thrashed Real Betis 5-1 on Wednesday to book their spot in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The growing decline of MTech applicants in Indian colleges is due to multiple factors, including outdated curricula, poor return on investment and lucrative non-engineering alternatives, say experts.

Airfares rise 30-100% against pre-pandemic levels: Thomas Cook

Airfares rise 30-100% against pre-pandemic levels: Thomas Cook

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

With a surge in domestic air passenger traffic, the airfares have risen by 30 per cent to 100 per cent of the pre-pandemic levels amid the festive season, a top Thomas Cook executive has said. The domestic air passenger traffic increased around 67 per cent year-on-year in October. Thomas Cook, however, expects the airfares to be levelled off going forward, as the domestic carriers operate with 100 per cent capacity.

Boxing in danger of being excluded from next Olympics!

Boxing in danger of being excluded from next Olympics!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The boxing competition at the Paris Olympics is being run by the IOC after it stripped the International Boxing Association (IBA) of recognition last year over its failure to implement reforms on governance and finance.