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CWG: Boxer Sanjeet stunned

CWG: Boxer Sanjeet stunned

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

After attacking in the first round, which he won by an unanimous decision, Sanjeet slipped into a defensive mode to allow Faoagali claw his way back in the contest.

CWG: Watch out for 14-year-old squash star Anahat!

CWG: Watch out for 14-year-old squash star Anahat!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

14-year-old squash sensation Anahat Singh, among the youngest to represent India at the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games, hopes to bump into her role model P V Sindhu over the course of her stay in Birmingham.

Pak captain Maroof decides against skipping CWG games

Pak captain Maroof decides against skipping CWG games

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof has decided against skipping the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham despite the organisers denying accreditation to her infant daughter

Officials investigate racist abuse allegations at Edgbaston

Officials investigate racist abuse allegations at Edgbaston

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

A number of supporters said on Twitter they had been targeted by racist abuse from other fans at the Birmingham

Bindyarani Devi adds silver to India's weightlifting haul

Bindyarani Devi adds silver to India's weightlifting haul

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Bindyarani Devi produced a tremendous effort to secure a silver in the women's 55kg category as India secured a fourth weightlifting medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday.

CWG: Hima fails to qualify for women's 200m final

CWG: Hima fails to qualify for women's 200m final

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The 22-year-old from Assam finished third in semifinal 2 with a timing of 23.42 seconds.

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the leadership of our armed forces and security agencies, the judiciary and more than all of these, our typical newsroom. That is the biggest message from this breathless rise of Indian cricket, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Marnus Labuschagne said Australia, especially the pacers, did not even bring their "B Game" in the win against England in the Ashes opener.

French Open: Rankireddy-Chirag in last 16; Saina exits

French Open: Rankireddy-Chirag in last 16; Saina exits

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

However, Birmingham Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand bowed out of the tournament after losing their opening women's doubles match in straight games.

Sprinter Dutee joins dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10

Sprinter Dutee joins dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Dutee Chand, who last competed in Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in August, is taking on this new challenge and is ready to shake a leg with her choreographer Ravina.

CWG 2022: Lovlina's coach Sandhya receives accreditation

CWG 2022: Lovlina's coach Sandhya receives accreditation

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Lovlina Borgohain's personal coach Sandhya Gurung on Tuesday received her accreditation for the Commonwealth Games, a day after the Olympic bronze medallist claimed her preparation for the event was getting affected due to "continuous harassment" of her coaches.

Asian Games: One last hurrah for these Indian icons

Asian Games: One last hurrah for these Indian icons

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Tennis ace Rohan Bopanna, hockey great P R Sreejesh and table tennis legend Sharath Kamal, are gearing up for one last hurrah at the Asian Games, starting in Hangzhou, from September 23.

Why Is This Village Up For Sale?

Why Is This Village Up For Sale?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The residents of Phule Malwadi hope this desperate act will draw attention to their problem.

Ponting tells England's Robinson to walk the talk

Ponting tells England's Robinson to walk the talk

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Ponting says Robinson might be better placed focusing on his own performance rather than looking back at Ashes history.

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Cricket Australia have targeted the inclusion of the sport at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics as part of a strategic plan to expand participation and maintain the game's position at the heart of the country's sporting culture.

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Since hockey's introduction at Commonwealth Games 24 years ago, World No.1 Australia have been the most dominant force, having won all six gold medals till date.

CWG: Boxers Nikhat, Nitu, Hussamuddin in semis; Lovlina out

CWG: Boxers Nikhat, Nitu, Hussamuddin in semis; Lovlina out

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Three Indian pugilists, including Nikhat Zareen, advanced to the semi-finals in their respective events after thrilling victories while Lovlina Borgohain bowed out in the quarter-finals in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Wednesday.

All England C'ships: Lakshya, Prannoy cross opening hurdle

All England C'ships: Lakshya, Prannoy cross opening hurdle

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Prannoy looked in good touch as he reeled off five points on the trot to zoom to a comfortable 11-4 lead. However, the Indian was guilty of missing the lines twice and also found the net, allowing Wang to cut the deficit to three points at 11-14.

Sable conquers another frontier, breaks 5000m National record

Sable conquers another frontier, breaks 5000m National record

Rediff.com7 May 2022

India's 3000m steeplechase record holder Avinash Sable bettered the National 5000m record at the Sound Running Track Meet at San Juan Capistrano, California on Friday.

What Johnny Depp Ate: The Recipes!

What Johnny Depp Ate: The Recipes!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Here are interesting variations you can try.

CWG 2022: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

CWG 2022: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

India would be looking for at least half a dozen medals in the July 28 to August 8 Games.

Dhoni Catches Up With Shastri

Dhoni Catches Up With Shastri

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'Great to catch up with the maestro who looks in fine fettle - @msdhoni,' Ravi tweeted.

Narrowest Wins In Test Cricket

Narrowest Wins In Test Cricket

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The narrowest victories by runs in Test cricket.

Year Ender 2022: Nikhat emerges as the brightest star of Indian boxing

Year Ender 2022: Nikhat emerges as the brightest star of Indian boxing

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Nikhat emerges as India's biggest star in a year filled with historic performances

Indian-American engineer fired for talking in Hindi files lawsuit

Indian-American engineer fired for talking in Hindi files lawsuit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Anil Varshney, a Senior Systems Engineer with Huntsville missile defence contractor Parsons Corporation, recently filed a federal lawsuit alleging systemic discriminatory actions that left him jobless in October last year.

Inspired by England, Head to attack India's bowlers

Inspired by England, Head to attack India's bowlers

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Inspired by England's daredevilry in Pakistan, Australia batter Travis Head will shun his conservative approach on spinning pitches and enter the Test series against India with the aim to dominate the opposition bowling attack.

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Cricket will mark its return to the Commonwealth Games after a gap of 24 years with India taking on Australia on July 29 in the 2022 Birmingham edition.

Wrestlers write to PM Modi, IOA: 'Biased, unjustified, against right of equality'

Wrestlers write to PM Modi, IOA: 'Biased, unjustified, against right of equality'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Several women wrestlers wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the IOA and the ad-hoc panel running the WFI, requesting "fair trials" for Asian Games.

Nikhat's Birthday Promise For 'Ammi'

Nikhat's Birthday Promise For 'Ammi'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

'Happy birthday, ammi. I love you. Allah aapko khush rakhen', Nikhat wished her mum following her bout.

Women's T20 WC semis: Can India fix their issues for the big game vs Australia?

Women's T20 WC semis: Can India fix their issues for the big game vs Australia?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

India, who have been among the top teams over the last five years but unable to win a major trophy

Maxwell plays sizzling knock on return from injury; strengthens chances for India ODI series

Maxwell plays sizzling knock on return from injury; strengthens chances for India ODI series

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Returning after a long injury lay-off, Glenn Maxwell hammered a sizzling half-century and make a strong case for his selection for the upcoming India ODI series.

We lacked energy, application in final, India coach concedes

We lacked energy, application in final, India coach concedes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

There was no let up as the Aussies kept pressing hard from the start, while India hardly enjoyed possession, which was further compounded by an injury to skipper Manpreet Singh.

Maxwell to return after injury lay-off; could play India ODIs

Maxwell to return after injury lay-off; could play India ODIs

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Following a serious injury lay-off, Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will assess his fitness at club side Fitzroy-Doncaster's fixture this weekend.

WPL 2023: RCB rope in Australian Sawyer as head coach

WPL 2023: RCB rope in Australian Sawyer as head coach

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, Royal Challengers Bangalore named Ben Sawyer as head coach.

Ashes PHOTOS: Rain halts Australia's charge on Day 3

Ashes PHOTOS: Rain halts Australia's charge on Day 3

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Australia's bowlers struck twice in quick succession in a devastating spell against England at Edgbaston on Sunday, before heavy rain prevented any further play.

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India scripted history as the ambitious third Moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) touched down on the Moon's south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first nation to land on the uncharted surface.

Rankireddy, Shetty make history at Indonesia Open

Rankireddy, Shetty make history at Indonesia Open

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

The Indians, who were also Asian champions, defeated the current world champions in 43 minutes.

Hinduphobia has no place in UK, we must fight this: Oppn Labour Party leader

Hinduphobia has no place in UK, we must fight this: Oppn Labour Party leader

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Labour Leader Keir Starmer told a gathering of hundreds of British Indians that he was determined to put an end to 'divisive politics' and extremist elements exploiting social media to spread hatred within communities.

CWG: Kiplangat takes wrong turn on way to marathon gold

CWG: Kiplangat takes wrong turn on way to marathon gold

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Uganda's Victor Kiplangat took a wrong turn but still found his way to marathon gold at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday, providing some late drama to what had been an uneventful race.

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Avinash Sable, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia and javelin thrower Annu Rani are expected to win medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.