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5 incredible life lessons you can learn from sports

5 incredible life lessons you can learn from sports

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

From developing the right partnerships to employing strategies that help you to turn the game in your favour, the world of sports is full of lessons for your life and career.

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

America has never in its history before had a female President and Vice President so it remains to be seen what formal title -- 'Second Gentleman, Second Husband' -- will be given to the first male spouse of an elected leader.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un in 'grave danger' after surgery: Report

North Korea's Kim Jong Un in 'grave danger' after surgery: Report

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Kim's absences from official state media often spark speculation and rumors about his health.

Salah considers quitting Egypt national team over political controversy

Salah considers quitting Egypt national team over political controversy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Salah was seen with controversial Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov while he was recuperating from the shoulder injury he suffered during the Champions League final.

WADA considering banning countries of dope-tainted athletes

WADA considering banning countries of dope-tainted athletes

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is considering a blanket ban on countries whose athletes regularly dope in the wake of a series of damaging blows for the sport in recent days, according to its president Craig Reedie.

CWG 2010 preparations behind schedule

CWG 2010 preparations behind schedule

Rediff.com15 May 2009

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is worried that a number of new venues for next year's multi-sports gathering in the Indian capital are falling behind schedule. Delays in construction have led to the cancellation of several international events that also serve as trail runs for venues being used at the October 2010 Games.

Nadal, Serena support strict COVID-19 protocols in Australia

Nadal, Serena support strict COVID-19 protocols in Australia

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'The world is suffering in general, so we can't complain'

Coe denies Russian doping was covered up

Coe denies Russian doping was covered up

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

IAAF president Sebastian Coe says there has been no cover up of Russian doping cases despite the latest leaked documents appearing to show that officials of athletics' governing body were discussing how to suppress news of positive tests.

WC diary: Colombian pop star loses $785,000 in valuables

WC diary: Colombian pop star loses $785,000 in valuables

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

An intruder stole valuables including a Louis Vuitton bag, 11 luxury watches, various items of Cartier jewellery and 10 glasses studded with diamonds and pearls, two police sources told news portal RBC.

Bolt admits he considered coming out of retirement

Bolt admits he considered coming out of retirement

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Bolt has now chosen to sit on the sidelines to watch the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

I'm not making money from IPL: Modi

I'm not making money from IPL: Modi

Rediff.com26 May 2008

IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi in his most candid interview yet. Courtesy CNN Talk Asia.

Ben Stokes stands tall with political statement

Ben Stokes stands tall with political statement

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Ben Stokes was the one, who said that PM Boris Johnson gave a good address. However, one journalist took a jibe at Stokes, saying only the England cricketer ended up liking Johnson's address.

Saving a life more important than medals, says Phelps

Saving a life more important than medals, says Phelps

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Winner of 23 Olympic gold medals details his struggles with depression.

World's 12 best cities for shopping

World's 12 best cities for shopping

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

This new Year's if you are travelling abroad for a vacation, here are list of 12 cities where you should definitely shop.

Rapinoe to Trump: 'Your message is excluding people'

Rapinoe to Trump: 'Your message is excluding people'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

President Donald Trump needs to do better in caring for every single American, the triumphant US women's soccer captain Megan Rapinoe said, as she hit back at him after he lectured her to win the World Cup title before she talked.

Have you seen Kim Jong-un's new hairdo?

Have you seen Kim Jong-un's new hairdo?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been seen sporting a different hairdo that has triggered a range of comments and remarks on social network over his new look.

India team set to rope in psychologist Sandy Gordon: Reports

India team set to rope in psychologist Sandy Gordon: Reports

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

In their bid to help the players combat with trying match situations, the Indian team management is all set to rope in noted sports psychologist Sandy Gordon with the third cricket Test against Australia starting at the MCG.

Bindra slams IOA on chargesheet issue, asks IOC not to back out

Bindra slams IOA on chargesheet issue, asks IOC not to back out

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra on Tuesday lashed out at Indian Olympic Association officials for refusing to accept International Olympic Committee's directive to bar chargesheeted persons from contesting elections and asked the world body to stick to its earlier stand.

Messi makes five-year old Afghan boy's day

Messi makes five-year old Afghan boy's day

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Now, through the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Messi has kept his promise and gifted his five-year-old fan, Murtaza Ahmadi, two autographed jerseys and a signed football, CNN reported.

Federer names Wimbledon as potential future farewell venue

Federer names Wimbledon as potential future farewell venue

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Swiss maestro Roger Federer has revealed that Wimbledon, where he won his first Grand Slam title, could be the ideal place for a farewell tournament when he decides to call time on his illustrious career.

Sharapova eyes more Grand Slam glory

Sharapova eyes more Grand Slam glory

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

The 31-year-old Russian, who won her last Grand Slam title at the 2014 French Open, has no plans to retire.

Can challenger Prince Ali be installed as FIFA president?

Can challenger Prince Ali be installed as FIFA president?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The Jordanian FA has begun legal inquiries into whether defeated FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali bin Al Hussein could replace Sepp Blatter.

After 'crazy' win, Rakitic agrees new deal with Barcelona

After 'crazy' win, Rakitic agrees new deal with Barcelona

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has agreed a new four-year contract with the Spanish champions until 2021, the club said a day after they reached the Champions League quarter-finals by thrashing Paris St Germain 6-1.

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rihanna, who has frequently spoken out on issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights and racism, is the fourth most followed person, with 101.3 million followers, on Twitter after former US president Barack Obama and singers Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Her tweet on India's farmers received hundreds of thousands of retweets and likes.

Govt, celebs react as farmers' protest gathers global attention

Govt, celebs react as farmers' protest gathers global attention

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

India on Wednesday hit out at tweets by global celebrities such as singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg in support of the farmers' protests, the focus of a sharply polarised international debate that saw many Bollywood stars and top ministers rally around the government in its pushback.

Brilliant! Tokyo follows in Rio's footsteps for preparing special medals

Brilliant! Tokyo follows in Rio's footsteps for preparing special medals

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

2020 Olympic medals to be made from 'recycled' mobiles

LeBron draws social media ire over Hong Kong tweet row

LeBron draws social media ire over Hong Kong tweet row

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Morey's tweet of support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong prompted Chinese sponsors and partners to cut ties with the league and forced the National Basketball Association (NBA) to answer difficult questions about free speech.

Blake says New York cop should be fired for abusing power

Blake says New York cop should be fired for abusing power

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

'If you have someone out there that's having this kind of rogue justice, they're tarnishing that image, and they don't deserve to be in the same sentence with the heroes of the NYPD, and they don't deserve to have that badge'

Serena says 'almost died' after giving birth

Serena says 'almost died' after giving birth

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Serena Williams 'almost died' after giving birth to her daughter last September, the former women's world number one tennis player wrote.

Indian Olympic Association should accept IOC directive: Randhir Singh

Indian Olympic Association should accept IOC directive: Randhir Singh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

International Olympic Committee's member in India, Randhir Singh on Wednesday asked the officials of suspended Indian Olympic Association to accept the IOC's directive to bar charge-framed persons from contesting elections or face further action from the world body.

Who is Kohli's real life 'super hero'

Who is Kohli's real life 'super hero'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday said his career path became simple due to decisions taken by his father, whom he termed as his 'super hero' in real life.

Should you drink water before an intense workout?

Should you drink water before an intense workout?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

You can consume 5 to 10 ml of water per kilogram of body weight in the two to four hours before a workout

Former NBA star Rodman weeps during interview on sidelines of Trump-Kim summit

Former NBA star Rodman weeps during interview on sidelines of Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Rodman, who is one of a handful of Westerners to have visited reclusive North Korea and met Kim Jong Un, arrived in Singapore on Monday, the eve of the summit, declaring he was "excited to be part of it".

Winter Olympics: How Asif Khan designed Vantablack, Earth's darkest building

Winter Olympics: How Asif Khan designed Vantablack, Earth's darkest building

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

How Asif Shaikh designed Vantablack, Earth's darkest building

2014 World Cup: Safety concerns put halt to work on Curitiba stadium

2014 World Cup: Safety concerns put halt to work on Curitiba stadium

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Brazil's preparations for the 2014 World Cup suffered a setback after immediate suspension of construction at a host venue was ordered by a judge due to safety concerns.

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

Interview: Beckham not giving up on playing for England yet

Interview: Beckham not giving up on playing for England yet

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

David Beckham looks ahead to the upcoming clash between PSG and Barcelona, talks of the pressures and pleasures of his new life in Paris, and the changing impact of his fame on his children.

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI's demand is for a tournament involving the 'Big Three' of India, Australia and England plus another country to be slotted into an already bursting schedule, putting it on course for a clash with the ICC, which has enjoyed a period of calm in recent years at its Dubai headquarters. India's 'Super Series' proposal is a concern to many in the game, including the executive chairman of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), Tony Irish.

Football Extras: Incumbent Infantino is sole candidate for president

Football Extras: Incumbent Infantino is sole candidate for president

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Federer can't wait to tuck into chicken biryani, naan

Federer can't wait to tuck into chicken biryani, naan

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Roger Federer breaks new ground by competing in India in the exhibition International Premier Tennis League, and his fans in the world's second most populated country can hardly wait.