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A perfect stage set for Podolski's farewell

A perfect stage set for Podolski's farewell

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Germany's Lukas Podolski will receive an appropriate farewell when the world champions meet England in a high-quality friendly on Wednesday with the winger having become one of the country's all-time greats, coach Joachim Loew said on Tuesday.

War of words between Force India drivers Perez and Ocon

War of words between Force India drivers Perez and Ocon

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

French Formula One rookie Esteban Ocon needs to change his attitude and understand what racing is about, Force India team mate Sergio Perez said on Thursday as tension between the two showed no sign of easing.

World Cup: Pooja Ghatkar finishes fourth in women's 10m Air Rifle

World Cup: Pooja Ghatkar finishes fourth in women's 10m Air Rifle

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

India's Pooja Ghatkar continued her good run, registering her second 4th place finish of the year in a World Cup stage on day three of the sixth and final International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) at Baku, Azerbaijan on Friday.

Manoj Kumar in second round of AIBA Olympic qualifier

Manoj Kumar in second round of AIBA Olympic qualifier

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar (64kg) clinched a hard-fought victory but two other Indian boxers bowed out after losing in the first round at the AIBA World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Anand emerges joint leader after win over Radjabov

Anand emerges joint leader after win over Radjabov

Rediff.com8 Mar 2003

With two more rounds remaining, both Anand and Vladimir Kramnik of Russia have amassed six points from their ten games.

F1: Vettel defends Ferrari's Spanish strategy

F1: Vettel defends Ferrari's Spanish strategy

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The German, winner of the season's first two races, had been second before coming in for a fresh set of tyres while Hamilton won with one stop from pole position.

F1: How Hamilton dominated race to win Spanish GP

F1: How Hamilton dominated race to win Spanish GP

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The win also set a record, one that Hamilton had previously shared with seven times champion Michael Schumacher, of 41 wins from pole position.

Anand too good for Topalov

Anand too good for Topalov

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

The former world champion inflicted a 60-move defeat on the Bulgarian in the second round of the 65th Corus chess tournament.

Anand holds Kramnik to a face-saving draw

Anand holds Kramnik to a face-saving draw

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

He now has only one point from two draws. Moldovan Viktor Bologan leads the table with a fantastic score of 3.5 points.

Tal Memorial chess: Anand draws with Li Chao, slips to 3rd

Tal Memorial chess: Anand draws with Li Chao, slips to 3rd

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Li Chao of China to slip to the third position at the end of the third round of the 10th Tal Memorial Chess tournament, in Moscow.

Tal Memorial Chess: Anand crushes Mamedyarov, jumps in joint lead

Tal Memorial Chess: Anand crushes Mamedyarov, jumps in joint lead

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand crashed through the defences of Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan to jump to joint lead after the end of the second round of 10th Tal Memorial Chess tournament in Moscow.

Religious freedom in India on 'negative trajectory': Report

Religious freedom in India on 'negative trajectory': Report

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Religious freedom in India was on a "negative trajectory" in 2015 as religious tolerance "deteriorated" and religious freedom violations "increased", a United States report on international religious freedom said

Red Bull's Ricciardo wins Chinese Grand Prix

Red Bull's Ricciardo wins Chinese Grand Prix

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Australian Daniel Ricciardo won the Chinese Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday while Ferrari's championship leader Sebastian Vettel finished only eighth.

Shamkir Chess: Anand draws with Vachier-Lagrave

Shamkir Chess: Anand draws with Vachier-Lagrave

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Viswanathan Anand played out his second straight draw in the Shamkir Chess tournament.

Kasparov loses to Deep Junior

Kasparov loses to Deep Junior

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

Kasparov crushes Deep Junior

Kasparov crushes Deep Junior

Rediff.com27 Jan 2003

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

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

How wrestling legend Sushil is preparing to strike gold at Asian Games

How wrestling legend Sushil is preparing to strike gold at Asian Games

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Eager to fetch an Asian Games gold on his comeback to competitive wrestling after a long hiatus, star freestyle grappler Sushil Kumar will head to Georgia for a ten-day tune-up ahead of the continental showpiece.

Soccer Extras: Bangladesh hold India to goalless draw

Soccer Extras: Bangladesh hold India to goalless draw

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

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

F1: Hamilton, Vettel kick off race for fifth title in Melbourne

F1: Hamilton, Vettel kick off race for fifth title in Melbourne

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

This year marks the first that two quadruple champions are competing in the same season and their battle to see who joins Argentine legend Juan Manuel Fangio in second place on the all-time list with five titles promises to light up the series.

Sports Shorts: Haas F1 team to get new title sponsor next season

Sports Shorts: Haas F1 team to get new title sponsor next season

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

13-year-old Praggnanandhaa stuns Eljanov at Isle of Men chess

13-year-old Praggnanandhaa stuns Eljanov at Isle of Men chess

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is just 13 years old but the boy is already going places and this was his second win against a 2700 Grandmaster.

World Cup Chess: Sethuraman holds Harikrishna to a draw

World Cup Chess: Sethuraman holds Harikrishna to a draw

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Grandmaster SP Sethuraman had to defend with the skin of his teeth but the effort was rewarding as he held higher ranked compatriot P Harikrishna to a draw in the first game of the second round of World Cup of Chess in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Champions League final: What a football feast!

Champions League final: What a football feast!

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'So, the Champions League final will be played between two teams who just don't know when they are beaten,' says Suhit K Sen.

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Lewandowski helps Poland seal berth

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Lewandowski helps Poland seal berth

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers played across Europe on Sunday

Champions League: Barca wary of Juve; Cahill 'itching' to face Qarabag

Champions League: Barca wary of Juve; Cahill 'itching' to face Qarabag

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is wary of the danger posed by Juventus forward Paulo Dybala ahead of their opening Champions League Group D clash on Tuesday.

Colliding team mates: Force India's big headache this season!

Colliding team mates: Force India's big headache this season!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Force India vowed to rein in fractious Formula One drivers Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez after more costly collisions between the pair at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Candidates Chess: Anand stays ahead with draw against Karjakin

Candidates Chess: Anand stays ahead with draw against Karjakin

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand remained in sole lead after a third straight draw, signing peace with Russian Sergey Karjakin in the sixth round of Candidates Chess tournament in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, on Wednesday.

I am innocent, will challenge suspension: Chanu

I am innocent, will challenge suspension: Chanu

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu said she will challenge the provisional suspension imposed on her for allegedly failing a dope test, insisting that she is innocent.

Anand beats Gelfand in Tal Memorial chess

Anand beats Gelfand in Tal Memorial chess

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand of India defeated former world championship challenger Boris Gelfand of Israel in the fifth round to make a strong comeback in the 10th Tal Memorial chess championship, in Moscow on Sunday.

Indian boxers get tough draws in women's World C'ships

Indian boxers get tough draws in women's World C'ships

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The event, in Astana, Kazakhstan, is the final qualifying tournament for women boxers in the 51kg, 60kg and 75kg Olympic categories and has 12 Rio tickets on offer. Which means pugilists will have to at least make the semi-finals in the three chosen divisions to book a berth.

PHOTOS: European Games has won over doubters

PHOTOS: European Games has won over doubters

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The inaugural European Games has won over the doubters, even with low profile athletics and swimming events.

Pak invites Sushma to international meet on Afghanistan

Pak invites Sushma to international meet on Afghanistan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

India is likely to send a high-level delegation, headed by the minister, given the conference's importance.

Jaitley believes India has potential to grow at 9-10%

Jaitley believes India has potential to grow at 9-10%

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Due to major policy reforms announced recently by the government, India is poised for good growth.

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Adams in Geneva FIDE GP

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Adams in Geneva FIDE GP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday.

Friendly: Germany's Podolski bids goodbye with stunning winner over England

Friendly: Germany's Podolski bids goodbye with stunning winner over England

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Germany's Lukas Podolski capped his international swansong with a sensational goal to give the world champions a 1-0 victory over England in a friendly on Wednesday.

Hamilton v Vettel, the Formula One season so far

Hamilton v Vettel, the Formula One season so far

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Lewis Hamilton can clinch his fifth Formula One world championship at Sunday's US Grand Prix.

India, US tighten cooperation against illicit money flows

India, US tighten cooperation against illicit money flows

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

India and the United States vowed on Thursday to step up joint efforts to halt illicit money flows.

Why F1 radio rule needs to be reconsidered...

Why F1 radio rule needs to be reconsidered...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Formula One's clampdown on radio communications between engineers and drivers has made the sport more dangerous, triple world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Sunday.