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Gurjars call off agitation after meeting Ashok Gehlot

Gurjars call off agitation after meeting Ashok Gehlot

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

A major Gurjar organisation on Thursday called off its agitation over reservation after reaching a consensus with the Rajasthan government, a community leader said.

6 cool athleisure trends from the ramp

6 cool athleisure trends from the ramp

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Every gym enthusiast needs these workout clothes.

With Rane in Maharashtra mix, Sena SHUTS door on BJP

With Rane in Maharashtra mix, Sena SHUTS door on BJP

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'As long as Rane is the point-person, the Sena will never revive its partnership with the BJP.'

Fellow athletes rally around Osaka after withdrawal

Fellow athletes rally around Osaka after withdrawal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'Take care of yourself and see you back winning soon!'

Indians at Aus Open: Sania advances, Bopanna loses controversial match

Indians at Aus Open: Sania advances, Bopanna loses controversial match

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

It was a mixed day in office for Indian tennis players in the season-opening Australian Open with Sania Mirza sailing into the third round of the women's doubles event even as Rohan Bopanna crashed out of the men's doubles, in Melbourne on Friday.

Fans stay away as athletic worlds get off to sweaty start

Fans stay away as athletic worlds get off to sweaty start

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

The world athletics championships got off to low-key but high-humidity start in front of a few hundred hardy fans scattered around the 81,000 Luzhniki Stadium on Saturday, with star attraction Usain Bolt ready to be unleashed in the evening.

Gatlin's father flays London crowd for booing son

Gatlin's father flays London crowd for booing son

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

'The people booing need to read the reports. He has never committed a crime'

'It was not revenge for Daegu, I just came here to win'

'It was not revenge for Daegu, I just came here to win'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Usain Bolt was made to look human by a combination of a Russian rainstorm and a fired-up Justin Gatlin on Sunday but the Jamaican superstar was still good enough to regain his world 100m title in a surging 9.77 seconds.

I didn't, says dope-tainted Gatlin

I didn't, says dope-tainted Gatlin

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Controversial sprinter Justin Gatlin does not understand why people insist on calling him a two-time drug cheat.

Ford India recalls 16,444 units of EcoSport

Ford India recalls 16,444 units of EcoSport

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Auto manufacturers have been recalling vehicles on safety issues.

Athletics: It ain't easy...less than 10 percent of champions retain title

Athletics: It ain't easy...less than 10 percent of champions retain title

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt has somewhat skewed the picture by making it look so easy but when it comes to retaining an Olympic athletics title, history shows that it is an extraordinarily difficult thing to achieve.

PHOTO: Chimpanzee walks free, creates panic in Hyd zoo

PHOTO: Chimpanzee walks free, creates panic in Hyd zoo

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Suzi, a 21-year-old chimpanzee at the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad, triggered off panic among zoo workers and onlookers alike when she bolted out of her enclosure on Wednesday. The animal injured three workers of the zoo, who had to be treated at a local hospital.

Sporting moments to look out for at Tokyo 2020

Sporting moments to look out for at Tokyo 2020

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Here are other key moments and athletes to look out for at Tokyo 2020 when the sport gets underway in earnest on Saturday

Now a basketball player? You must be Usain

Now a basketball player? You must be Usain

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Usain Bolt, do not quit your day job. The world's fastest man played in a celebrity basketball game on Friday in the run-up to Sunday's NBA All-Star game and failed to impress the crowd -- or himself -- with his skills.

Hamilton wins US GP but made to wait for title

Hamilton wins US GP but made to wait for title

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Mercedes won the Formula One constructors' title for the fourth year in a row on Sunday but Lewis Hamilton was made to wait despite cruising to a U.S. Grand Prix victory at one of his favourite circuits.

Paes-Lipsky storm into Bordeaux Challenger semis

Paes-Lipsky storm into Bordeaux Challenger semis

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes and American Scott Lipsky beat French pair of Laurent Lokoli and Maxime Janvier in straight sets to sail into the semi-finals of the Bordeaux Challenger, in Bordeaux, France, on Wednesday.

Rashmi Rocket Review

Rashmi Rocket Review

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Rashmi Rocket suffers from overcrowding. Through its runtime of nearly two hours, it hints at too many issues without sinking its teeth into any, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Usual suspects expected to dominate the track events

Usual suspects expected to dominate the track events

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Analysis of the track events in the men's athletics programme.

'Competing against Blake every time would be boring'

'Competing against Blake every time would be boring'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Olympic 100m and 200m champion Usain Bolt does not mind sharing the limelight with his Jamaican rival Yohan Blake but thinks competing against him all the time would be boring.

'I am quite scared of ghosts'

'I am quite scared of ghosts'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'When I watch a horror film, I begin to imagine reflections in the mirror, creatures sitting on my closet...'

Yohan Blake reveals cricket is his first love

Yohan Blake reveals cricket is his first love

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

He gave Usain Bolt a mighty scare on the track in both the 100 and 200 metres at the London Olympics but Yohan Blake surprised all his fans by saying that 'cricket is his first love'.

Sasikala takes everyone by surprise, says she is quitting politics

Sasikala takes everyone by surprise, says she is quitting politics

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Weeks ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, V K Sasikala, expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and close aide of late chief minister J Jayalalithaa, on Wednesday announced that "she will stay away from politics," but would pray for the "golden rule" of the late party supremo.

Delhi is home to 'Seven Wonders of The World'

Delhi is home to 'Seven Wonders of The World'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

With the help of South Delhi Municipal Corporation, the seven wonders of the world -- Taj Mahal, Great Pyramid of Giza, Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Christ the Redeemer statue, the Colosseum and Statute of Liberty -- have moved to the nation's capital. Welcome to the Seven Wonders Park at Rajiv Gandhi Smriti Van located near the Sarai Kale Khan bus terminus. Take a look.

Blake ready to lead Jamaican sprint assault in London

Blake ready to lead Jamaican sprint assault in London

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Yohan Blake and not Usain Bolt may now be the man to beat in London Games but the mission remains the same with the 'The Beast' set to lead an all out assault by Jamaican sprinters on the Olympic medal podium.

PHOTOS: Lyles brightens dark day with 200m gold; Brazier wins 800m

PHOTOS: Lyles brightens dark day with 200m gold; Brazier wins 800m

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

American Noah Lyles shot to 200 meters world championships gold on Tuesday, providing a bright finish to a day darkened by yet another doping scandal.

Maruti to recall 13,157 diesel cars in India

Maruti to recall 13,157 diesel cars in India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

If the 'connecting rod bolt' is found defective, the company will replace the component free of cost.

European C'ships: Hughes and Asher-Smith complete 100m double for Britain

European C'ships: Hughes and Asher-Smith complete 100m double for Britain

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The race to find the continent's fastest woman saw Asher-Smith end the 100m reign of Dutchwoman Daphne Schippers in brilliant style, clocking 10.85, equalling the world's fastest time this year and setting a British record.

India Inc to FM: Forget nuts & bolts, focus on the big pic

India Inc to FM: Forget nuts & bolts, focus on the big pic

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

In a survey by BS reporters across India, a majority of the 25 CEOs who responded said they expected the FM to introduce amendments to the I-T Act which would reduce litigation in tax disputes between firms and the revenue authorities.

Jab We Met: 'It hit me like a bolt from the blue'

Jab We Met: 'It hit me like a bolt from the blue'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Reader Amit Bhagwat takes us through the various ups and downs in his relationship before and after marriage and shares an important lesson for everyone.

Olympic 100m champion Jacobs opens up about troubled childhood

Olympic 100m champion Jacobs opens up about troubled childhood

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

In his childhood, Jacobs built up the figure of his father to explain his absence to himself and others.

Powell equals second fastest 100m time

Powell equals second fastest 100m time

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

Asafa Powell equalled the second fastest time ever over 100 metres when he clocked 9.72 seconds at the Lausanne grand prix.

ATP Cup: Italy seal spot in semis, Germany edge Canada

ATP Cup: Italy seal spot in semis, Germany edge Canada

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Italy sealed a place in the semi-finals of the ATP Cup by winning both singles matches against France

Infamous false starts at World athletics events

Infamous false starts at World athletics events

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt false-started and failed to finish in the 100m at the World Championships on Sunday and subsequently was disqualified for leaving the blocks far too early. Here are other athletes who faced disqualification after false starts.

'They know they have lost, so such desperate tactics'

'They know they have lost, so such desperate tactics'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

'Please do not threaten us with street violence.' 'Do you have some humanity left in you?'

8 legends to watch in Rio

8 legends to watch in Rio

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

In Rio, over 10,000 athletes will compete for the biggest prize in sport -- an Olympic gold medal.

Escaped mob by 'faking' as ABVP member: JNU student

Escaped mob by 'faking' as ABVP member: JNU student

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The mob asked for proof. I showed them the book I was reading Hindu Nationalism: A Reader'

Death of a Salesman Revisited

Death of a Salesman Revisited

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

...Are algos taking over from 'shoeshine and a smile', asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Semenya breaks her own 1500m record despite controversy

Semenya breaks her own 1500m record despite controversy

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Caster Semenya put aside the controversy over a planned rule change in athletics regarding hyperandrogenism to win the women's 1,500 metres

PHOTOS: Memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships

PHOTOS: Memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

A look at some memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships.

IATA chief slams GST on overseas air tickets

IATA chief slams GST on overseas air tickets

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The GST rate is 5 per cent and 12 per cent on economy and business class tickets, respectively