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Mumbai teen smashes world record!

Mumbai teen smashes world record!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

At 17 years, 292 days, Yashasvi Jaiswal became the youngest player ever to score a double hundred in men's List A cricket, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth crash out; Sai Praneeth enters quarters

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth crash out; Sai Praneeth enters quarters

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Saina squandered a game advantage to lose 21-16, 11-21, 14-21 against Takahashi

Priyam Garg to lead India in Under-19 World Cup

Priyam Garg to lead India in Under-19 World Cup

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

The 13th edition of the U-19 World Cup will be played among 16 teams, split into four groups.

Nike's Vaporfly shoes are fast, but are they fair?

Nike's Vaporfly shoes are fast, but are they fair?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Scientific studies as well as anecdotal evidence suggest that Nike's Vaporfly running shoes, equipped with super-springy foam soles encasing a carbon-fibre plate, can increase running efficiency by between 4% and 6%. The shoe has also raised question at World Athletics, the sport's governing body, which looks set to review its rules for elite racing in light of technological advances while allowing recreational runners to wear what they want.

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

The nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced.

Shape Of Water, Three Billboards, Darkest Hour lead BAFTA noms

Shape Of Water, Three Billboards, Darkest Hour lead BAFTA noms

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Sally Hawkins, we think, will pip Frances McDormand.

Roger Bannister: First man to run a mile in under 4 minutes dies at 88

Roger Bannister: First man to run a mile in under 4 minutes dies at 88

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

British athlete Roger Bannister, the first man to run a mile in under four minutes, has died aged 88, British media reported on Sunday, citing a statement from his family.

The mastermind behind India's Star Wars

The mastermind behind India's Star Wars

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

DRDO chief G Satheesh Reddy Reddy is the first Indian to be appointed Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and of the Royal Aeronautical Society.

Yuki ready for another plunge after almost quitting tennis

Yuki ready for another plunge after almost quitting tennis

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

An unresponsive treatment and the monotony of the long rehabilitation almost convinced Yuki Bhambri to hang his racquet for good but a voice within kept telling him that he could still pursue the game he is so passionate about.

PHOTOS: Protests mark Martin Luther King Jr Day

PHOTOS: Protests mark Martin Luther King Jr Day

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Rich tributes were paid to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr across the United States on Monday even as there were protests over the deaths of unarmed black men and boys at the hands of police around the country.

Reeve's widow has lung cancer

Reeve's widow has lung cancer

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

Your regular dose of Hollywood Scoop.

Prince Harry and Meghan step out for first joint royal event

Prince Harry and Meghan step out for first joint royal event

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The couple will spend the day at a World AIDS Day charity fair organised by the Terrence Higgins Trust and then meet Headteachers of a local school, Nottingham Academy.

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.' 'But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.' 'So one foot is here and one foot is in the West.'

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 7

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 7

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Wednesday.

US 'working hard' with India to help grow its economy: Pompeo

US 'working hard' with India to help grow its economy: Pompeo

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Trade tensions between India and the US have been rising with President Donald Trump complaining that tariffs imposed by New Delhi on American products were "no longer acceptable".

Cristiano Ronaldo's underwear company in legal trouble!

Cristiano Ronaldo's underwear company in legal trouble!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Real Madrid and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is also known to fans by the shorthand CR7, prompting the company behind his line of sleek underwear to target a Rhode Island man who has trademarked the letter-number combination, according to a new lawsuit.

Sports events, concerts in UAE canceled, postponed as coronavirus spreads

Sports events, concerts in UAE canceled, postponed as coronavirus spreads

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

There have been at least 1,641 cases of the virus in the Gulf region. Dubai has postponed its March boat show until November and Abu Dhabi postponed the ITU World Triathlon event this month, after earlier cancelling a cycling event in which two riders were diagnosed with the virus.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

Ahana Deol gives birth to baby boy

Ahana Deol gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

How EPL plans to make up for fans in empty stadiums

How EPL plans to make up for fans in empty stadiums

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The English Premier League is exploring the use of audio effects and computer generated 'fans', to improve the viewer experience of watching behind closed doors games. The league voted on Monday to allow teams to return to non-contact training in small groups from Tuesday and hopes to be able to clear contact training next week as it steps up 'Project Restart'.

Nizam of Hyderabad wants 'clean break' from funds battle in UK

Nizam of Hyderabad wants 'clean break' from funds battle in UK

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The titular eighth Nizam of Hyderabad, Prince Mukarram Jah, says he wants a 'clean break' from a decades-old legal fight over funds lying in a United Kingdom bank account belonging to his ancestors, as he waived his right to a share in the estimated 4,00,000 pounds leftover after an English high court order from last year.

The ones that got left behind at Dunkirk

The ones that got left behind at Dunkirk

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

As Christopher Nolan's film Dunkirk celebrates one of history's most successful rescue operations, never-before-seen images document the fate of more than 80,000 Allied troops who failed to escape Dunkirk.

In their ninth attempt, Denmark finally win the Thomas Cup

In their ninth attempt, Denmark finally win the Thomas Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Denmark beat Indonesia 3-2 in the final Sunday, making the Scandinavian country the first European team to win the competition.

How Black Panther rocked the Oscars

How Black Panther rocked the Oscars

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The star cast made its presence felt.

UK heads for complete lockdown as Covid tally crosses 1 mn mark

UK heads for complete lockdown as Covid tally crosses 1 mn mark

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The UK prime minister stressed that a complete lockdown was the only answer to prevent the overrunning of the country's state-funded National Health Service, which would be a "medical and moral disaster" beyond the raw loss of life.

PHOTOS: Snow bomb hits UK, road, air travel disrupted

PHOTOS: Snow bomb hits UK, road, air travel disrupted

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

England has been blanketed in snow, plunging Britain's transport network into chaos with crashed cars, grounded planes and cancelled trains. Police forces and highway agencies across the United Kingdom have urged people not to travel unless 'absolutely necessary' as they deal with surging calls, while all trains have been suspended out of London Euston.

CWG squash: Pallikal-Ghosal advance to semis, Chinappa-Sandhu crash out

CWG squash: Pallikal-Ghosal advance to semis, Chinappa-Sandhu crash out

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The fifth seeded pair, who had a shaky pre-quarterfinal match against a Malaysian duo, was in terrific touch in the quarterfinal match against third seed Tesni Evans and Peter Creed of Wales.

After Goldman, CLSA goes gaga over Modi

After Goldman, CLSA goes gaga over Modi

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Says a BJP win would raise business confidence and, as a result, the chances of a new investment cycle

Wrestling: Bajrang, Ravi Kumar claim gold in Rome

Wrestling: Bajrang, Ravi Kumar claim gold in Rome

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Bajrang staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 4-3 win against USA's Jordan Michael Oliver in the summit showdown of the 65kg freestyle category.

Beyonce's most expensive maternity outfit cost $8,115

Beyonce's most expensive maternity outfit cost $8,115

Rediff.com17 May 2017

It has been rumoured that the singer has already spent $53,000 on her maternity style.

'84 Olympics figure skating champs relive win in Sarajevo on Valentine's Day

'84 Olympics figure skating champs relive win in Sarajevo on Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

That start, the two bodies flung across the ice in the dramatic finale and the captivating storytelling that went on in between for four minutes and 28 seconds at the Sarajevo Olympics left a worldwide audience awestruck.

Scottish Open: Pawar ousted, India's campaign ends

Scottish Open: Pawar ousted, India's campaign ends

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

It was curtains for India at the Scottish Open after men's singles player Anand Pawar and men's doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy bowed out of the 50,000 Grand Prix badminton tournament, in Glasgow.

England 'hires' Saqlain Mushtaq as spin coach

England 'hires' Saqlain Mushtaq as spin coach

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'ECB has hired my services for 2 years and I have to work 100 days a year with them. My main duty will be with the England Cricket team but I will also work with young and rising spinners in English cricket'.

Soccer Extras: Bangladesh hold India to goalless draw

Soccer Extras: Bangladesh hold India to goalless draw

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

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

Indian-American running for Virginia legislature

Indian-American running for Virginia legislature

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

If she wins, Christopher would be the first Indian-American in the Virginia legislature.

When did vying for attention become so evil?

When did vying for attention become so evil?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The Social Dilemma shows how social media is turning human beings into lab rats and zombies, notes Chintan Girish Modi.

3 Life Lessons from Dhoom 3

3 Life Lessons from Dhoom 3

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Much like a highly inappropriate Panchatantra tale for children, Dhoom 3 is loaded will life lessons.

'Track gold miners' stocks to predict price trends'

'Track gold miners' stocks to predict price trends'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The price of gold has risen 10.63 per cent this year -- from $1,205.65 an ounce at the beginning of the year to $1,333.9 on Monday.

Usain Bolt arrives in Rio for shot at immortality

Usain Bolt arrives in Rio for shot at immortality

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Jamaica's Usain Bolt has landed in Rio de Janeiro more than a week before the Olympics opening ceremony to fine tune his preparations for his attempt at an unprecedented triple-triple of gold medals in the men's sprints.