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'Greatest sadness': UK's new King Charles III on Queen's death

'Greatest sadness': UK's new King Charles III on Queen's death

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

"We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world," the new king said in a statement.

Wrestling: Date set for trials for Worlds; no exemption to be given

Wrestling: Date set for trials for Worlds; no exemption to be given

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The trials for the wrestling World Championships will be held on August 25-26 in Patiala, the ad-hoc panel announced on Monday, ending weeks of uncertainty around the selection competition.

CWG: A happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters

CWG: A happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

India have finished as the best-performing nation in the sport in the 1990, 2002, and 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Memories Of Parliament House As It Passes Into History

Memories Of Parliament House As It Passes Into History

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

At this poignant historic moment one can only wish that institutions are not built by bricks and mortars, but also by the rich Parliamentary traditions which have stood the test of time which needs to be strengthened by all stakeholders, notes Rup Narayan Das, a former joint secretary of the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

Supreme Court verdict not a setback; protest will continue: Wrestlers

Supreme Court verdict not a setback; protest will continue: Wrestlers

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The wrestlers have been sitting on protest since April 23, demanding the arrest of WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleging that he has sexually harassed seven female grapplers, including one minor.

CWG 2022: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

CWG 2022: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

India would be looking for at least half a dozen medals in the July 28 to August 8 Games.

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: 'Pakistan will surprise India'

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: 'Pakistan will surprise India'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain admitted that India are ahead of his side in terms of preparations.

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

Check out this Sen-sation's 'greatest comeback'

Check out this Sen-sation's 'greatest comeback'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Lakshya Sen said the win against reigning All England Champion Li Shi Feng gives him confidence and belief in the Olympic qualification year.

PIX: India women lose to Australia in CWG hockey semis

PIX: India women lose to Australia in CWG hockey semis

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

It was heartbreak for India's women's hockey team as it lost 0-3 in the shoot-out to four-time champions Australia after both the teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time in the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games, in Birmingham, on Friday.

Lifter Vikas cleared after being told to give dope test before heading home

Lifter Vikas cleared after being told to give dope test before heading home

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Vikas Thakur, who claimed a bronze medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games, was searched and dope-tested on the day of his departure from the event on unexplained suspicions.

Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Queen's coffin then lowered into the royal vault in preparation for her final resting place by the side of her late husband of 73 years, Prince Philip, in an enclave of the historic chapel on her south-east England estate of Windsor.

Boxing Worlds: India look to better their best-ever show

Boxing Worlds: India look to better their best-ever show

Rediff.com11 May 2023

India would be aiming to better their best-ever show when the trio of Deepak Bhoria, Mohammad Hussamudin and Nishant Dev step inside the ring in pursuit of summit berths in the men's boxing World Championships.

Australia's Lanning taking indefinite break for personal reasons

Australia's Lanning taking indefinite break for personal reasons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The 30-year-old's decision means that she will miss the upcoming edition of The Hundred, where she was due to represent the Trent Rockets.

Modi had a 'wonderful' meeting with German Chancellor Merkel

Modi had a 'wonderful' meeting with German Chancellor Merkel

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

It was the third and last leg of Modi's three-nation tour to the UK, Sweden and Germany.

CWG: Indian cricket team aiming for gold, not just podium

CWG: Indian cricket team aiming for gold, not just podium

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'...because when the flag goes higher, and the National Anthem is played, that's the best feeling you have.'

CWG: The man who helped Sable challenge Kenyans...

CWG: The man who helped Sable challenge Kenyans...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Coaches may come and go but late Nikolai Snesarev will have a special place in star steeplechaser Avinash Sable's heart for his contribution in his overall growth as an international athlete.

CWG: Vinesh, Ravi, Naveen win golds; Indian wrestlers pouch 12 medals

CWG: Vinesh, Ravi, Naveen win golds; Indian wrestlers pouch 12 medals

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

An intimidating Vinesh Phogat pounced on her rivals to complete a hat-trick of Commonwealth Games gold medals while Ravi Dahiya too went unchallenged as India's wrestlers wrapped up their campaign with a rich haul of 12 medals, in Birmingham on Saturday.

Heads will roll if babus delay athletes' incentives: Sports Minister

Heads will roll if babus delay athletes' incentives: Sports Minister

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Speaking at a felicitation function for the Commonwealth Games medal winners in New Delhi, Rathore said there was no dearth of money in Indian sports but the funds will have to be used for justified purposes by both the athletes as well as the federations.

Queen Elizabeth II dies: What happens next?

Queen Elizabeth II dies: What happens next?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The death of the Queen is known in official circles in the United Kingdom as Operation London Bridge, the protocol for which has been triggered when Buckingham Palace announced the death of the 96-year-old monarch on Thursday evening.

How Indian women's cricket team can turn the tables

How Indian women's cricket team can turn the tables

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Australia believe they can win from any situation, that mindset can't be taught: Sthalekar on India losing knock out games

'We know Bajrang Punia's political colours'

'We know Bajrang Punia's political colours'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'These three wrestlers (Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik) are indirectly or directly part of the Congress.'

The stars are heading for Melbourne

The stars are heading for Melbourne

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Srikanth, Sindhu lose as India crash out of Sudirman Cup

Srikanth, Sindhu lose as India crash out of Sudirman Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2023

India's campaign at the Sudirman Cup came to an end as they went down to Malaysia in the second Group C match.

Olympic qualification on Sindhu's mind

Olympic qualification on Sindhu's mind

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The double Olympic medallist is looking forward to better results following her first round exit from the Malaysian Open.

Malaysia Open: Sindhu loses to Marin, Prannoy trumps Sen

Malaysia Open: Sindhu loses to Marin, Prannoy trumps Sen

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Prannoy and Sen played five times in 2022 with Sen coming into the match with a slender 3-2 advantage.

Three boxers drag BFI to court over World C'ship snub

Three boxers drag BFI to court over World C'ship snub

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) maintains that winning a gold medal at the Nationals was not a criterion to pick the team.

Singapore Open: Sindhu in semis; heartbreak for Saina

Singapore Open: Sindhu in semis; heartbreak for Saina

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Sindhu now leads 3-0 against the Chinese on head-to-head.

Will boxing great M C Mary Kom turn pro next year?

Will boxing great M C Mary Kom turn pro next year?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

M C Mary Kom has not given up hope of returning to the ring and said she still has at least three-four years in which she can make a pro career.

'Moved beyond measure': King Charles thanks people before Queen's funeral

'Moved beyond measure': King Charles thanks people before Queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

"Over the last 10 days, my wife and I have been so deeply touched by the many messages of condolence and support we have received from this country and across the world," Charles said in a statement

Trials galore in boxing for CWG, Asiad

Trials galore in boxing for CWG, Asiad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

World championship trials would be held from March 7 to 9, followed by the Asiad trials from March 10 to 13.

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The following is the timeline of the chain of events that led to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by UWW, the sport's global governing body.

Prince Charles, Camilla to visit India in November

Prince Charles, Camilla to visit India in November

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla Parker-Bowles will make a nine-day visit to India next month on their way to Sri Lanka for the Commonwealth heads of government meeting.

Protesting wrestlers to have one-bout trials for Asiad, Worlds

Protesting wrestlers to have one-bout trials for Asiad, Worlds

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

By conducting the initial trials, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will be able to send wrestlers' names to Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) within the July 15 deadline but it can later replace the entries if protesting wrestlers end up beating the winners of the initial trials.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, dies aged 96

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, dies aged 96

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

"The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon," Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on Thursday.

Hylo Open: Srikanth, Treesa-Gayatri in semis; Satwik-Chirag out

Hylo Open: Srikanth, Treesa-Gayatri in semis; Satwik-Chirag out

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Top Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a straight-game loss to seventh seeded English pair of Ben Lane and Sean Vendy 17-21, 14-21 in a last-8 match.

Sharif for dialogue with India without pre-conditions: Pak TV

Sharif for dialogue with India without pre-conditions: Pak TV

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Sharif is said to have given this indication during a meeting with his British counterpart David Cameron on the sidelines of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Valletta, Malta on Friday.

96-round gun salute for Queen Elizabeth II as state mourning begins

96-round gun salute for Queen Elizabeth II as state mourning begins

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Churches also tolled their bells, after the Church of England sent out guidance to parishes, chapels and cathedrals across the country encouraging them to open for prayer or special services. Major sporting events, including football and cricket matches, have been postponed as a mark of respect.

World C'ships: Bajrang to fight for bronze; Jaglan misses out

World C'ships: Bajrang to fight for bronze; Jaglan misses out

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

In the 97kg event, Vicky lost his qualification round bout to Samuel Scherrer of Switzerland 2-2. He was out of medal contention along with Pankaj (61kg), who also made an opening round exit after going down to Assyl Aitakyn of Kazakhstan.

Hockey World Cup: India handed tricky draw

Hockey World Cup: India handed tricky draw

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Hosts India drawn with England, Spain and Wales in Pool D of FIH World Cup