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Sachin Khilari Leads India's Historic Shot Put Clean Sweep At Asian Para Games

Sachin Khilari Leads India's Historic Shot Put Clean Sweep At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari secured a gold medal with a new Games record in the men's shot put F46 event at the Asian Para Games.

India's Sukhchain Wins Bronze In Javelin At Asian Para Games

India's Sukhchain Wins Bronze In Javelin At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian javelin thrower Sukhchain secured a bronze medal in the men's F55 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. His throw of 29.94m placed him behind China's Zhou Feifei, who set a new world record, and Iran's Zaker Zafar.

At 45, Venus Williams breaks record with AO wildcard

At 45, Venus Williams breaks record with AO wildcard

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Seven-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams thanked Australian Open organisers on Saturday for giving her a wildcard that will see the 45-year-old American become the oldest woman ever to compete in the singles main draw.

FIFA World Cup: Can Messi Break More Records Against Austria?

FIFA World Cup: Can Messi Break More Records Against Austria?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Lionel Messi is poised to further cement his legendary status as Argentina faces Austria in a crucial FIFA World Cup Group J match. Following a record-breaking hat-trick against Algeria, Messi is on the verge of equalling or surpassing several all-time World Cup records, including consecutive goals, total goals, and match victories. The football world watches as he leads Argentina against a formidable Austrian side.

Bravo's warning to bowlers: 500-run ODI totals could be next

Bravo's warning to bowlers: 500-run ODI totals could be next

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Dwayne Bravo says ODI cricket could soon see 500-run totals as batters dominate, while Chris Gayle welcomes the fearless approach of the new generation.

Smriti Makes History, First Woman To Reach 11K Runs

Smriti Makes History, First Woman To Reach 11K Runs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has become the first woman cricketer to reach 11,000 international runs, achieving the milestone during the Asian Games final against Sri Lanka.

Tanya Chaudhary Smashes Hammer Throw National Record, Sable Dominates Steeplechase

Tanya Chaudhary Smashes Hammer Throw National Record, Sable Dominates Steeplechase

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Tanya Chaudhary shattered the women's hammer throw national record with a 68.35m throw at the Indian Athletics Series Final, while Avinash Sable secured an emphatic win in the men's 3000m steeplechase in his first race in over a year. Both athletes, who are part of the Asian Games team, received Rs 1 lakh prize money from the lucrative event. Chaudhary expressed her long-standing pursuit of the record and her focus on technique, while Sable aims to compete in both 3000m steeplechase and 5000m at the Asian Games after recovering from an ACL surgery.

18-Year-Old Rio Ngumoha Inspires Liverpool's Epic Comeback!

18-Year-Old Rio Ngumoha Inspires Liverpool's Epic Comeback!

Rediff.com2 days ago

Eighteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha delivered a standout performance in the Champions League, providing two crucial assists to help Liverpool secure a dramatic 4-3 comeback victory against Villarreal, becoming the club's youngest player to register an assist in the competition.

Gold again! Sumit Antil leads India's historic javelin sweep

Gold again! Sumit Antil leads India's historic javelin sweep

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Star Indian para javelin thrower Sumit Antil successfully defended his gold medal at the Asian Para Games in the men's F42-44/61-64 combined event. India achieved a medal sweep with Mahendra Gurjar winning silver and Sandip Sanjay Sargar securing bronze, showcasing strong performance in para-athletics.

Abhishek Smashes Rohit's Record For Fastest Century By An Indian In T20Is

Abhishek Smashes Rohit's Record For Fastest Century By An Indian In T20Is

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Opener Abhishek Sharma slammed a blistering 30-ball hundred -- the fastest century by an Indian batter in T20 Internationals.

Nishad Kumar Leads India's Gold Rush At Asian Para Games

Nishad Kumar Leads India's Gold Rush At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian para track and field athletes secured 14 medals, including five gold, at the Asian Para Games. Nishad Kumar became the third Indian to win two gold medals in a single edition, triumphing in high jump and long jump. Deepthi Jeevanji and Pranav Soorma also clinched gold, setting new Games and Asian records respectively, highlighting India's strong performance.

Top Athletes Target Sub-60 Minute Finishes At Delhi Half Marathon

Top Athletes Target Sub-60 Minute Finishes At Delhi Half Marathon

Rediff.com7 days ago

Elite international and Indian runners are gearing up for the Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday, with many targeting personal bests and sub-60 minute finishes. Two-time winner Birhanu Legese and 2023 runner-up Charles Mbatha Matata are among the top contenders, alongside Indian hopefuls Kartik Karkera and Kiran Matre. In the women's field, 2022 winner Irine Cheptai and India's Lili Das are also aiming for strong performances.

8 Guinness World Chocolate Records

8 Guinness World Chocolate Records

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Think chocolate is just for eating? Think again. Chocolate is also all about competitions too and breaking records.

Sufiya Sufi targets record in Ladakh Ultra Marathon title defence

Sufiya Sufi targets record in Ladakh Ultra Marathon title defence

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Five-time Guinness World Records holder Sufiya Sufi is preparing to defend her Ladakh Silk Route Ultra Marathon title, aiming for a record-breaking performance. She shares her journey into ultra-running, which began in 2017 as an escape from a monotonous routine, and her ultimate dream of a 30,000-km circumnavigation run.

Jos Buttler tips Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to break his record for most T20 runs

Jos Buttler tips Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to break his record for most T20 runs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Jos Buttler goes past Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-getter T20s during the Men's Hundred match between Manchester Super Giants' (MSG) match against Welsh Fire.

Jordan Hermann's record-equalling debut ton helps South Africa down Namibia

Jordan Hermann's record-equalling debut ton helps South Africa down Namibia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

South Africa opener Jordan Hermann equalled the record for the most runs on a One Day International debut, scoring a blistering 150 to help his side defeat hosts Namibia by 99 runs (DLS method) in the first match of their three-match series.

India's record-breaking Day at CWG: Boxers bag 7 gold; judokas, para athletes shine

India's record-breaking Day at CWG: Boxers bag 7 gold; judokas, para athletes shine

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

India achieved its most productive day at the Commonwealth Games, securing a record-breaking seven gold medals in boxing, along with significant successes in judo and para track and field, propelling the nation to fourth place in the medal table.

Indian Athletics Series Final Sees New National Record And Sable's Strong Return

Indian Athletics Series Final Sees New National Record And Sable's Strong Return

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Tanya Chaudhary broke the women's hammer throw national record with a distance of 68.35m at the Indian Athletics Series Final. Avinash Sable also made a strong return to the 3000m steeplechase, winning his first race in over a year. The event served as a crucial tune-up for Indian athletes heading to the Asian Games, with several other notable performances including wins by Harita Bhadra, Animesh Kujur, Rohit Yadav, and Tajinderpal Singh Toor.

Jos Buttler breaks T20 runs record as England secure Sri Lanka series with game to spare

Jos Buttler breaks T20 runs record as England secure Sri Lanka series with game to spare

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

England secured a dominant six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Cardiff, clinching the T20 series 2-0. Jos Buttler made history by becoming the first player to reach 15,000 career T20 runs, while Liam Dawson's three-wicket haul and Tom Banton's unbeaten fifty guided England to an easy win.

Abhishek Sharma Is India's Chris Gayle?

Abhishek Sharma Is India's Chris Gayle?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has lauded Abhishek Sharma for becoming the fastest batter to reach 2,000 T20I runs, comparing his explosive ability to Chris Gayle. Pujara also highlighted Sharma's growing maturity and Ishan Kishan's crucial role at number three for the Indian team in the shortest format, emphasising his powerplay maximisation.

Juventus drop first points as Benfica, Leverkusen extend Europa League winning streaks

Juventus drop first points as Benfica, Leverkusen extend Europa League winning streaks

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Juventus dropped their first Europa League points in a 2-2 draw with Rennes, while Benfica thrashed Omonia, Leverkusen beat OFI, and Bournemouth maintained their perfect campaign.

Wanted Criminal With 70 Cases Killed In Nuh Encounter

Wanted Criminal With 70 Cases Killed In Nuh Encounter

Rediff.com7 days ago

Nuh Police have revealed that Shahid alias Advani, a wanted criminal killed in a recent encounter near Sohna, had 70 cases registered against him across Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The cases include serious charges like murder, rape, kidnapping, and robbery. Police are now thoroughly reviewing his extensive criminal history.

Retail portion of Jio Platforms' IPO fully subscribed

Retail portion of Jio Platforms' IPO fully subscribed

Rediff.com1 days ago

The retail portion of Jio Platforms' initial public offering (IPO) was fully subscribed within two hours on the second day of bidding, with overall subscription reaching 3.47 times by 11:00 am on Thursday.

India Shines In Women's 200m T12 At Asian Para Games

India Shines In Women's 200m T12 At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian sprinter Simran secured a gold medal and set a new Games record in the women's 200m T12 event at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday. Her compatriot Tejalben Damor also won a bronze in the same competition. Simran, a Paris Paralympics bronze medallist, overcame dietary challenges to achieve her win, while debutant Tejalben expressed determination for her upcoming 400m race.

Mbappe says World Cup exit will hurt despite record-breaking campaign

Mbappe says World Cup exit will hurt despite record-breaking campaign

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Kylian Mbappe has admitted France's failure to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 will "hurt for a while", despite finishing as the tournament's top scorer and becoming the competition's all-time leading goalscorer.

Who Owns A House When Parents Pay?

Who Owns A House When Parents Pay?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Property ownership disputes depend on the registered deed, the parties' intentions, financial contributions and available evidence.

Fans Celebrate Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 Release

Fans Celebrate Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 Release

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Dhanush attends the premiere of Rajinikanth's highly anticipated film Jailer 2 in Chennai, as fans across India erupt in grand celebrations.

Manchester City sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for British record fee

Manchester City sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for British record fee

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Manchester City have agreed a Man City Match Transfer Record With $169m Fernandez Blockbuster million deal for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, matching the Premier League record and taking their summer spending close to 400 million.

1st Test: Australia in control as South Africa stumble on Day 3

1st Test: Australia in control as South Africa stumble on Day 3

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Steve Smith created history with a record 223rd Test catch as Australia took a 139-run lead over South Africa on Day 3 of the first Test at Kingsmead on Sunday.

English Premier League Sets New Spending Record In Summer Transfer Window

English Premier League Sets New Spending Record In Summer Transfer Window

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

English Premier League clubs set an unprecedented spending record of US$ 4.7 billion in the summer transfer window, significantly outspending other major European leagues.

I want to score 200 in T20s. I want to break Gayle's record: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

I want to score 200 in T20s. I want to break Gayle's record: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has set his sights on rewriting T20 history, saying he wants to score the format's first-ever double century and break Chris Gayle's record highest score of 175 not out.

Uncapped Veer, Kartik break record at IPL auction

Uncapped Veer, Kartik break record at IPL auction

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Pacer Avesh Khan held the previous record for most expensive uncapped Indian player, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 10 crores in IPL 2022.

Warner hits back at Barmy Army after England fans take aim at his Ashes record

Warner hits back at Barmy Army after England fans take aim at his Ashes record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

David Warner traded playful social-media barbs with the Barmy Army, responding to jibes about his England record with digs at recent English players' disciplinary troubles.

Sawan Barwal's Marathon Masterclass Delivers Asian Games Silver

Sawan Barwal's Marathon Masterclass Delivers Asian Games Silver

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Sawan Barwal secured an unexpected silver medal in the Asian Games marathon, shattering his own national record with a time of 2:11:37.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius blasts 188, becomes highest individual scorer in T20 cricket

Lhuan-dre Pretorius blasts 188, becomes highest individual scorer in T20 cricket

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed an unbeaten 188 off 79 balls for Titans, breaking Chris Gayle's T20 record with 13 sixes and 15 fours before narrowly missing a double century.

From Rustication To Medals: Indian Athletes' Inspiring Asian Games Journeys

From Rustication To Medals: Indian Athletes' Inspiring Asian Games Journeys

Rediff.com7 days ago

Soft tennis player Jay Meena, marathon runner Sawan Barwal, and air pistol shooter Kamaljeet share their personal journeys and challenges leading up to their medal wins at the Asian Games. Meena recounts how school rustication led him to soft tennis and his struggle with quarterfinal defeats. Barwal discusses the mental pressure of switching to marathon running, while Kamaljeet reflects on injury setbacks and the pressure of securing India's first shooting gold at the Games.

Djokovic survives Day 1 scare, breaks Federer record

Djokovic survives Day 1 scare, breaks Federer record

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Novak Djokovic began his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title by crossing a milestone and a tricky hurdle with a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 French Open first-round victory over local hope Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Sunday.

Jio Platforms IPO Oversubscribed 5.57 Times, Draws Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Demand

Jio Platforms IPO Oversubscribed 5.57 Times, Draws Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Demand

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jio Platforms Ltd's Rs 30,213-crore initial public offering (IPO) has garnered bids worth Rs 3.73 lakh crore, achieving a subscription rate of 5.57 times the shares on offer, driven by robust institutional and anchor investor demand.

Praveen Kumar wins high jump gold as India continue medal rush at Asian Para Games

Praveen Kumar wins high jump gold as India continue medal rush at Asian Para Games

Rediff.com2 days ago

Praveen Kumar secured a gold medal with a Games record in the men's high jump T44/64 at the Asian Para Games, while Banti added a silver.

Women's Asia Cup: Smriti Mandhana Sets New Records With Explosive Ton Vs Hong Kong

Women's Asia Cup: Smriti Mandhana Sets New Records With Explosive Ton Vs Hong Kong

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Smriti Mandhana etched her name in the annals of cricket history, becoming the batter with the most centuries in women's international cricket while hitting the most centuries in women's international cricket in the Women's Asia Cup match against Hong Kong in Dubai on Thursday.