News for 'Blades'

Steyn out for six months after shoulder surgery

Steyn out for six months after shoulder surgery

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

The 33-year-old Steyn returned home for the operation in Cape Town, which was performed on Thursday, and had a screw inserted in his right shoulder blade.

5 exercises for fab abs!

5 exercises for fab abs!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

BAFTAs 2018: Amy Jackson rubs shoulders with Hollywood

BAFTAs 2018: Amy Jackson rubs shoulders with Hollywood

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The highlights of the glamorous Brit awards, right here.

Police arrests 14 men for trespassing into Sikh temple in UK

Police arrests 14 men for trespassing into Sikh temple in UK

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

A gang of 20-30 sword-wielding men stormed the Sikh temple in England apparently opposing a mixed race marriage between a Sikh and a non-Sikh couple.

When all you could see in London was feathers and colour!

When all you could see in London was feathers and colour!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Scroll below to check out all the colour and madness from the carnival.

Is cross-legged sitting bad for you?

Is cross-legged sitting bad for you?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

Sitting cross-legged for several hours can lead to prolonged compression of the peroneal nerve which could lead to numbness or weakness in the foot, says Dr Miten Sheth.

'A jaw grown in the shoulder'

'A jaw grown in the shoulder'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

A German whose jawbone was removed due to cancer was able to eat his first solid meal in nine years after surgeons 'grew' a jaw in his shoulder and transplanted it.

'For me, Pataudi was India's best captain ever'

'For me, Pataudi was India's best captain ever'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has said Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was the best captain the country ever had.

After prison, Pistorius set for house arrest in his uncle's mansion

After prison, Pistorius set for house arrest in his uncle's mansion

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The release of Pistorius, whose lower legs were amputated when he was a baby, is in line with South African sentencing guidelines that say non-dangerous prisoners should spend only one-sixth of a custodial sentence behind bars. The athlete, nicknamed 'Blade Runner' because of the carbon-fibre prosthetics he used during his stellar career on the track, will likely be allowed to leave the house to work, carry out community service or to attend important family events. Pistorius's time in house arrest could be short-lived if state prosecutors succeed in overturning the verdict.

Pistorius weeps as murder trial set for March 2014

Pistorius weeps as murder trial set for March 2014

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

South African Olympic and Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, accused of murdering his model girlfriend, prayed and wiped away tears in a court hearing on Monday which set a March 3, 2014 start date for his trial.

EPL: No time to cry over injuries, says Spurs manager Pochettino

EPL: No time to cry over injuries, says Spurs manager Pochettino

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'It's like now with Lamela or Vertonghen, how you sit in the chair and cry because you miss someone... But the competition does not allow you to cry. You have to move on quick. It's a bit cruel, but you have to move on and try to win the next game'

3 makers of 'molecular motors' awarded Chemistry Nobel

3 makers of 'molecular motors' awarded Chemistry Nobel

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The three will share the eight million Swedish kronor (around USD 933,000 or Rs 6.20 crore) prize equally.

Kohli's nemesis Anderson eyes return in India Tests

Kohli's nemesis Anderson eyes return in India Tests

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

England seamer James Anderson is confident he will be fit to play some part in the team's Test tour of India starting in November after sitting out this month's two-match series in Bangladesh with a shoulder injury.

Wimbledon champion Djokovic flying high again after 'turbulence'

Wimbledon champion Djokovic flying high again after 'turbulence'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

"This is going to be a huge confidence boost and springboard for whatever is coming up and for the rest of my career."

7 simple exercises you can do at your desk

7 simple exercises you can do at your desk

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

These exercises will help you improve your posture.

Suicide by family spurs Kerala to hunt for loan sharks

Suicide by family spurs Kerala to hunt for loan sharks

Rediff.com12 May 2014

The raids, codenamed "Operation Kuberan", was ordered by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala in the wake of public outrage at the suicide of five members of a family, allegedly after running into deep debt on account of high-interest loans obtained from a local money lending racket, known as "blade companies" in local parlance.

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

On Dr Homi J Bhabha's 110th birth anniversary, Dr K S Parthasarathy shares some personal memories of the legendary nuclear scientist.

Row over cause of Andhra train mishap

Row over cause of Andhra train mishap

Rediff.com22 Dec 2002

Meanwhile, 15 bodies have been identified and handed over to the next of kin of those killed in the derailment of the Bangalore Express.

Why China deployed its latest jet fighter

Why China deployed its latest jet fighter

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

This is perhaps the most authoritative portrayal so far of Indian air power as a threat to China.

Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole and placed under house arrest

Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole and placed under house arrest

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The department of correctional services said in a statement on Thursday that the Olympic and Paralympic track star would be placed under house arrest from Tuesday.

EPL PICS: Liverpool sink Watford; Chelsea stunned by Bournemouth

EPL PICS: Liverpool sink Watford; Chelsea stunned by Bournemouth

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

EPL PIX: Liverpool in seventh heaven; City, Spurs, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Liverpool in seventh heaven; City, Spurs, Chelsea win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Mexico prison riot leaves 52 dead

Mexico prison riot leaves 52 dead

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

At least 52 inmates were killed in a Mexican prison brawl on Thursday, as prisoners fought with bats, sticks and blades and ignited a fire in the overcrowded penitentiary.

Pistorius walks on stumps in court; to be sentenced on July 6

Pistorius walks on stumps in court; to be sentenced on July 6

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Oscar Pistorius shuffled without his prosthetic legs through a Pretoria court on Wednesday to demonstrate how vulnerable he is without his artificial limbs, an attempt by the athlete's defence team to avoid a long jail sentence for murder.

Sports Shorts: Pistorius to appeal increased sentence

Sports Shorts: Pistorius to appeal increased sentence

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

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

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

General Zhao Zongqi is well known in India for having commanded the Chinese troops during the Dokalam episode. Zhao knows every inch and corner of the Indian border, at least the Eastern and Central sectors, including the Naku La area which witnessed fist-fights between Indian and Chinese troops in April/May. Claude Arpi introduces us to the PLA generals masterminding the Chinese aggression in Ladakh.

9 warning signs your liver is in danger

9 warning signs your liver is in danger

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

If you have recently lost appetite and weight and suffer from nausea and vomiting, consult an expert immediately.

Don't force your dreams on your kids, Kota official writes after IIT suicides

Don't force your dreams on your kids, Kota official writes after IIT suicides

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The five-page letter by Collector Ravi Kumar Surpur has been dispatched to the coaching institutes in the city and will be forwarded to the parents after translation into Hindi and other regional languages.

DGCA audit raises concern over Air India's ageing fleet

DGCA audit raises concern over Air India's ageing fleet

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The DGCA probe detected serious issues related to safety oversight.

I have moved closer to wrestling after marriage: Sakshi

I have moved closer to wrestling after marriage: Sakshi

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Rio Olympics bronze medal-winning wrestler Sakshi Malik wasn't fully prepared for last month's Asian Wrestling Championship, her first international event after the quadrennial games, she revealed.

Review: Kanal is average

Review: Kanal is average

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Kanal turns out to be an average effort even though Mohanlal does his best to salvage it, says Paresh C Palicha.

Pistorius freed on parole but will stay under house arrest

Pistorius freed on parole but will stay under house arrest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Oscar Pistorius, South Africa's 'Blade Runner', was released on parole on Monday, just short of a year into his five-year sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Youth slits wrist at Kejriwal's janta durbar to show support

Youth slits wrist at Kejriwal's janta durbar to show support

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

A 25-year-old youth on Friday slit his wrist at Delhi chief minister designate Arvind Kejriwal's 'Janta Darbar' in Ghaziabad in what he said was an act of support for the Aam Aadmi Party.

Om cuts like a knife

Om cuts like a knife

Rediff.com22 Mar 2003

1st T20I PIX: Debutant Krunal shines as India stagger to 5-wicket win

1st T20I PIX: Debutant Krunal shines as India stagger to 5-wicket win

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Images from the 1st T20I match played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday

Pistorius says murdered girlfriend would want him to go free

Pistorius says murdered girlfriend would want him to go free

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Oscar Pistorius said that Reeva Steenkamp, the girlfriend he was convicted of murdering on Valentine's Day 2013, would want him to go free, in a television interview due to be broadcast on Friday.

Cricket Buzz: Mayank hits double ton as India 'A' score 411/2 on Day 2

Cricket Buzz: Mayank hits double ton as India 'A' score 411/2 on Day 2

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Mayank Agarwal's continued his dream run smashing a double hundred in company of centurion Prithvi Shaw as India 'A' flayed the South African bowling attack to reach 411 for two on the second day of the 'four day' Test.

Refugee protest at Australian Open final

Refugee protest at Australian Open final

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Play was held up during the Australian Open men's final on Sunday when a banner was unfurled protesting against the treatment of refugees, with one person jumping on centre court.

IPL: Smith-led Pune face tough opener against Mumbai Indians

IPL: Smith-led Pune face tough opener against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

With a new captain in place, Rising Pune Supergiants would look to make amends for a poor last season but have a tough opening battle at hand against two-time former champions Mumbai Indians.