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Agni Chopra's dream run continues: Will he make it to the IPL?

Agni Chopra's dream run continues: Will he make it to the IPL?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Agni Chopra domination of bowlers, which has seen his average touching Bradmanesque-levels, has come in the Plate League so far, and Agni nourishes the dream of getting into Elite League with Mizoram.

Vaishali takes lead! Unstoppable in Grand Swiss

Vaishali takes lead! Unstoppable in Grand Swiss

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Defending champion and Grandmaster R Vaishali jumped into sole lead in the women's section

Chopra warns Kohli against Afghanistan's pace, spin

Chopra warns Kohli against Afghanistan's pace, spin

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli can rediscover his form if he shows patience at the crease

Sable joins Chopra in Diamond League finale in Brussels

Sable joins Chopra in Diamond League finale in Brussels

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The season finale will be a two-day affair on September 13 and 14. The men's 3000m steeplechase is scheduled for September 13 while the men's javelin throw event will he held the next day.

Chennai Grand Masters: Arjun Erigaisi set for Keymer test

Chennai Grand Masters: Arjun Erigaisi set for Keymer test

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

German GM Vincent Keymer stayed firmly in command of the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 after holding India's GM Vidit Gujrathi to a second straight draw in Round 5 on Monday.

Asia Cup: Pakistan down UAE; set up India clash

Asia Cup: Pakistan down UAE; set up India clash

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Pakistan made short work of an inexperienced UAE batting unit by winning their last group league game by 41 runs in Dubai on Wednesday.

Jena pulls out of NC Classic 2025

Jena pulls out of NC Classic 2025

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

On June 6, Poland's Martin Konecny had replaced Asian Games bronze medallist Genki Dean of Japan as the organisers confirmed the 12-man entry list for the rescheduled event.

Neeraj Chopra targets history as India's track hopes rise

Neeraj Chopra targets history as India's track hopes rise

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra's broad shoulders will carry a weight of massive expectations

Chopra flogging: TMC strongman charged with attempt to murder

Chopra flogging: TMC strongman charged with attempt to murder

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Police have leveled serious charges, including attempt to murder, assault with intent to outrage the modesty of a woman, and causing grievous hurt, against arrested Trinamool Congress strongman Tajemul Islam in the Chopra flogging case, a senior police officer said on Tuesday.

Can Neeraj Chopra repeat his magic in Lausanne Diamond League?

Can Neeraj Chopra repeat his magic in Lausanne Diamond League?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Nursing a long-standing groin injury, Chopra claimed a silver in the Paris Olympics on August 8 with a 89.45m throw

Neeraj Chopra prioritises training over stardom

Neeraj Chopra prioritises training over stardom

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Neeraj Chopra on Thursday acknowledged that his stardom sometimes comes in the way of training and competing in India.

Yash Chopra's Wife Pamela Chopra Dies

Yash Chopra's Wife Pamela Chopra Dies

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Pamela Chopra, playback singer, writer and late film-maker Yash Chopra's wife, passed into the ages on Thursday, April 20, at Mumbai's Lilavati hospital. She was 74.

From farm tragedy to world glory: Rinku Hooda's gold

From farm tragedy to world glory: Rinku Hooda's gold

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'When I threw in the warm-up, I knew I would do well. I thought I would touch 67-68. But I got a gold medal at 66m.'

Neeraj Chopra's advice that helped Sumit Antil win gold....

Neeraj Chopra's advice that helped Sumit Antil win gold....

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Neeraj Chopra not to try anything new during competition worked wonders for Sumit Antil who heeded to the superstar javelin thrower's advice to win back-to-back gold

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Doha Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Doha Diamond League

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Doha Diamond League meeting javelin throw event as his big final effort of 88.36m fell short by two centimetres of Jakub Vadlejch's winning effort in Doha on Friday.

PIX: Priyanka, Nick Enjoy Tennis At Centre Court!

PIX: Priyanka, Nick Enjoy Tennis At Centre Court!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

On Wednesday celebrity couple Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas were spotted spending the afternoon watching tennis at the All England Club.

Neeraj Chopra set to resume Olympic build-up in Finland

Neeraj Chopra set to resume Olympic build-up in Finland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Neeraj Chopra will return to competitive action at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland, on Tuesday against a stellar field.

Amid distractions, Pakistan face UAE in must-win game

Amid distractions, Pakistan face UAE in must-win game

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Pakistan are currently in the second spot with two points, ahead of UAE (2 points) on net run rate.

57 all out! UAE crumbles as India storms to 9-wkt win

57 all out! UAE crumbles as India storms to 9-wkt win

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Kuldeep Yadav's artistry was too much for a clueless UAE to comprehend as India hardly broke a sweat in an emphatic nine-wicket victory in their Asia Cup opener in Dubai on Wednesday.

Grand Swiss: Leaders Nihal, Bluebaum play out draw

Grand Swiss: Leaders Nihal, Bluebaum play out draw

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Grandmaster Nihal Sarin played out a quick and effortless draw with Matthias Bluebaum of Germany to share the lead with the German on six points after the end of the eighth round of FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Friday.

Marathi Cinema Gets The Spotlight!

Marathi Cinema Gets The Spotlight!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Marathi film folk were honoured at the Filmfare Awards Marathi 2025.

Neeraj Chopra clarifies: Not injured, withdrawal a precautionary move

Neeraj Chopra clarifies: Not injured, withdrawal a precautionary move

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday clarified that he is not injured but has pulled out of the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czech Republic on May 28 as a precautionary measure after he felt "something" on his adductor muscles during a recent training session.

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'People ask me about my biggest action sequence; this is it, because it involved two giants of Indian cinema.'

FIDE Grand Swiss: Indian GM Vaishali back in joint lead

FIDE Grand Swiss: Indian GM Vaishali back in joint lead

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Vaishali knew she had to win to remain in contention and her approach right from the start was in sync with the requirement of the tournament situation.

Sumit Antil completes World Para Championships hat-trick!

Sumit Antil completes World Para Championships hat-trick!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Yogesh Kathuniya won yet another silver medal in the men's F56 discus throw event at the World Para Athletics Championships.

Vaishali wins Grand Swiss, qualifies for Candidates tournament

Vaishali wins Grand Swiss, qualifies for Candidates tournament

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

While only one place seems assured for the Indians in the men's section, there are already three in the women's category who have made it to the Candidates.

'No Indian-Pakistani in UAE team, we are a family'

'No Indian-Pakistani in UAE team, we are a family'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The India-Pakistan tensions have had no impact on the bonhomie within the UAE cricket team, which is a mix of expatriates from the two countries, insisted skipper Muhammad Waseem.

Pragya, Sophie's Exciting Party Looks

Pragya, Sophie's Exciting Party Looks

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

A night out on the red carpet turns out to be a style feast.

Pranesh bags Challengers title in Chennai

Pranesh bags Challengers title in Chennai

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

M Pranesh bagged the Challengers crown despite losing to IM G B Harshavardhan in the final round at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters.

Disha, Manushi, Shanaya's Bikini Moments

Disha, Manushi, Shanaya's Bikini Moments

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

These divas are setting the gram on fire. one bikini at a time.

FIDE Grand Swiss: Gukesh crushes Bacrot; Pragg held

FIDE Grand Swiss: Gukesh crushes Bacrot; Pragg held

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Looking to assert his supremacy across formats, reigning world champion D Gukesh of India began his campaign in the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with a crushing victory over France's Etienne Bacrot in the first round.

Neeraj reclaims World No. 1 spot; Arshad is...

Neeraj reclaims World No. 1 spot; Arshad is...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

India's world champion Neeraj Chopra dethroned Grenada's Anderson Peters to reclaim the number one spot in men's javelin throw world rankings following a string of brilliant performances on the international stage recently.

Chennai GM: Vidit outclassed; Keymer stretches lead

Chennai GM: Vidit outclassed; Keymer stretches lead

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Karthikeyan upsets Vidit Gujrathi, Vincent Keymer edges closer to maiden title at Chennai Grand Masters.

'I want to set an example for other Indian athletes': Neeraj Chopra

'I want to set an example for other Indian athletes': Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra underlined his claim as the favourite with a single throw on Tuesday, launching his Olympic title defence with 89.34 metres in qualification.

Divya's Bold Move! Challenges Elite In FIDE Grand Swiss

Divya's Bold Move! Challenges Elite In FIDE Grand Swiss

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Women's World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh, who has also qualified for the Women's Candidates, has opted out of the women's section to compete with the best in business.

Grand Swiss Chess: Gukesh stunned again, Vaishali on top

Grand Swiss Chess: Gukesh stunned again, Vaishali on top

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

World Champion D Gukesh suffered his second straight defeat at the FIDE Grand Swiss, losing to Greece's Nikolas Theodorou in the sixth round in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

History made: Keymer wins Chennai Grand Masters with round to spare

History made: Keymer wins Chennai Grand Masters with round to spare

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

The 20-year-old German, playing white, drew his match against Dutchman Jordan van Foreest, while results elsewhere confirmed his tournament victory.

Back on Indian soil, Neeraj Chopra strikes gold

Back on Indian soil, Neeraj Chopra strikes gold

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men's javelin throw event of the Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar, his spear shimmering through the balmy Wednesday evening sky after an unusually slow start in his first competitive outing on Indian soil in three years.

Oval: Different Rules For Different People

Oval: Different Rules For Different People

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'I've never seen anything like it in my life.'

With NC Classic on hold, Neeraj to attend Polish event

With NC Classic on hold, Neeraj to attend Polish event

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Neeraj Chopra to compete in event in Poland on May 23