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Root determined not to let captaincy talk distract England

Root determined not to let captaincy talk distract England

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Root said he wanted to keep the focus on salvaging some pride from the remainder of the tour

'Delaying Olympics by too long a burden to athletes'

'Delaying Olympics by too long a burden to athletes'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Too long of a delay to the Olympic Games would be a burden to athletes preparing for the Tokyo 2020 games, the president of the Japan Olympic Committee said on Monday.

Tokyo Games: WHAT RACES!

Tokyo Games: WHAT RACES!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Amazing Runners...

'Tokyo Olympics will go ahead regardless of pandemic situation'

'Tokyo Olympics will go ahead regardless of pandemic situation'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Japan will hold the Summer Olympics regardless of the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic

A peek into Diana's life

A peek into Diana's life

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Diana, the People's Princess, died in a tragic car accident 20 years ago, August 31, 1997. To remember their beloved mother, her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, loaned some of her favourite items to an exhibition which will run till October 1.

Guinea reverses decision to pull out of Tokyo Games

Guinea reverses decision to pull out of Tokyo Games

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

It urged Guinea's authorities to immediately reconsider the decision.

US Olympic gymnast tests positive for COVID-19 in Japan

US Olympic gymnast tests positive for COVID-19 in Japan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

All four of the alternates, selected in case one of the main team members tested positive, are in their teens.

Olympic flame arrives in Tokyo ahead of opening ceremony

Olympic flame arrives in Tokyo ahead of opening ceremony

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The flame was carried to the podium by three-time Paralympic shooter Taguchi Aki. It was a special moment for Taguchi, as it came 106-days after she lit the celebration cauldron when the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay was re-started in Fukushima on March 25, this year.

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.

Ferried by Air India, Swedish Royals arrive in New Delhi

Ferried by Air India, Swedish Royals arrive in New Delhi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

After talks between the King and President Kovind, the two sides inked three pacts providing for cooperation in polar science, innovation and research and in maritime spheres.

Messi to sign new five-year deal with Barcelona?

Messi to sign new five-year deal with Barcelona?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The club have been trying to rebuild the squad with Junior Firpo, Jean-Clair Todibo and Carles Alena being sold to make way for free signings Sergio Aguero, Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia.

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

Rediff.com1 May 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Kerley leads home American sweep of men's World 100m final

Kerley leads home American sweep of men's World 100m final

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Kerley leads home American sweep of men's world 100m final

Australia striker tests positive for COVID-19

Australia striker tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Other CSKA players and staff members have given negative results in testing for the coronavirus.

Ex-New Zealand all-rounder Cairns faces 'long road to recovery'

Ex-New Zealand all-rounder Cairns faces 'long road to recovery'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns on Sunday said the spinal stroke he suffered following a life-saving heart surgery last month will provide him 'with possibly the greatest challenge I have ever faced in rehab going forward'.

2 common allergy drugs found effective against Covid: Study

2 common allergy drugs found effective against Covid: Study

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Researchers from the University of Florida in the US noted that the combination includes diphenhydramine, an antihistamine used for allergy symptoms.

India offered 7.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine under Covax

India offered 7.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine under Covax

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

But it is not clear when the jabs will arrive in the country as a consensus on the indemnity clause is yet to be reached, sources said.

Cummins is Australia Test captain; Smith vice-captain

Cummins is Australia Test captain; Smith vice-captain

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Pat Cummins, 28, becomes only the second specialist fast bowler to take the captaincy after Ray Lindwall, who led for one Test against India in the mid-1950s.

70 per cent of Japanese want Tokyo Olympics cancelled or delayed

70 per cent of Japanese want Tokyo Olympics cancelled or delayed

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The survey showed 39.2 per cent want the Games scrapped, while 32.8 per cent favour another delay

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Why some England footballers are not taking COVID jabs

Why some England footballers are not taking COVID jabs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

'At their age, they are more open to some of these conspiracy theories because they are reading social media more, they are perhaps more vulnerable to those sorts of views. From what I can see there is a bit of confusion around.'

Japan to ban foreign athletes during virus emergency

Japan to ban foreign athletes during virus emergency

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Japan will temporarily suspend exemptions allowing foreign athletes to train in the country ahead of the Summer Olympics, Kyodo News reported, as it closes its borders to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases just six months before the Games.

De Bruyne, Kante, Jorginho up for UEFA Player of the Year

De Bruyne, Kante, Jorginho up for UEFA Player of the Year

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The winner will be named on August 26, along with UEFA's women's player of the year and Champions League positional award winners, at the Champions League group stage draw in Istanbul.

The 10 Top Liveable Cities in the World

The 10 Top Liveable Cities in the World

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Auckland in New Zealand has been named the world's most liveable city.

80 per cent want Tokyo Games cancelled or delayed

80 per cent want Tokyo Games cancelled or delayed

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency for the greater Tokyo region on Thursday

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The attack on Rushdie sent shock waves around the world, with world leaders and literary stalwarts saying they were appalled at the attack on the author who championed free speech and lived under the threat of assassination for nearly half his life.

Ramos would 'accept' Messi at Real Madrid

Ramos would 'accept' Messi at Real Madrid

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Lionel Messi received a surprise house-share offer from Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos

Tokyo Games: HURLING For GOLD

Tokyo Games: HURLING For GOLD

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Dramatic scenes from Track and Field at the Tokyo Olympics.

IOC 'fully committed' to holding Tokyo Olympics on schedule

IOC 'fully committed' to holding Tokyo Olympics on schedule

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The International Olympic Committee is "fully committed" to holding the Tokyo Olympics on schedule despite the coronavirus outbreak, IOC president Thomas Bach told Japanese media in a conference call on Thursday.

Will Pat Cummins be Australia's next Test captain?

Will Pat Cummins be Australia's next Test captain?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

As vice-captain, 28-year-old fast bowler Pat Cummins would be the obvious choice to replace Tim Paine. His appointment would enable a rapid transition with the start of the Ashes series against England only three weeks away.

PIX: Dressel, McKeon complete swim sprint gold double

PIX: Dressel, McKeon complete swim sprint gold double

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Caeleb Dressel of the United States powered to victory in the men's 50m freestyle to claim his third individual gold medal at the Tokyo Games on Sunday, while Australia's Emma McKeon also completed the sprint double with victory in the women's 50m.

Japan mulls 50% cap on Tokyo Olympics spectators

Japan mulls 50% cap on Tokyo Olympics spectators

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Japan is considering limiting spectators for the delayed Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics to 50% of venue capacity due to risks posed by the spread of COVID-19, the Sankei newspaper reported on Sunday.

Ukraine crisis could be 'wake-up' call for Europe: Jaishankar

Ukraine crisis could be 'wake-up' call for Europe: Jaishankar

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Jaishankar on Tuesday countered criticism of India's position on Ukraine.

UCL: Underperforming Liverpool have task against Rangers

UCL: Underperforming Liverpool have task against Rangers

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Ajax wary of attacking Napoli.

Croatia's Rakitic ends international career

Croatia's Rakitic ends international career

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Ivan Rakitic an integral part of the Croatia side who reached the World Cup final in Russia before losing 4-2 to France.

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'The right wing has worked for 70-80 years at the grass roots before it burst onto social media.' 'Social media is an extension of its formidable work in society.' 'If you think you can fight them on social media, forget it. You can't.'

You don't need to sledge, just be yourself: Cummins to his players

You don't need to sledge, just be yourself: Cummins to his players

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Cummins said his approach to leadership is quite similar to England's Eoin Morgan.

EPL PIX: Sheffield United end Arsenal's unbeaten run

EPL PIX: Sheffield United end Arsenal's unbeaten run

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The result leaves Arsenal in fifth place on 15 points, two behind Leicester City and Chelsea, while Sheffield United moved into ninth on 12 points.

Football stars turn out for Messi's wedding in Rosario

Football stars turn out for Messi's wedding in Rosario

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Past and present Barcelona team mates Carles Puyol, Javier Mascherano, Neymar and Luis Suarez were all there, as was Gerard Pique and his pop star wife Shakira.

'Before I leave this world, I want one Indian to get that medal'

'Before I leave this world, I want one Indian to get that medal'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

'The gold medal that slipped out of my hand at the Rome Olympics must come to us.'