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India dominate chess world in 2024

India dominate chess world in 2024

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The image of a smiling D Gukesh standing with outstretched hands will forever be embossed in the memory of a nation of billions.

Neeraj Chopra's secret wedding stuns fans

Neeraj Chopra's secret wedding stuns fans

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Neeraj dropped the news to the world at a time of his choosing, which was a good 48 hours after solemnising his union with US-based tennis player and coach Himani Mor.

Nair dreams of India comeback with feet firmly rooted in reality

Nair dreams of India comeback with feet firmly rooted in reality

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

'It was a tough situation to be in. Emotionally, mentally. But yeah, it really taught me a lot of things about myself as a person and about my cricket. So, I am really grateful for those learnings.'

'True champion' Southee bows out a winner at home

'True champion' Southee bows out a winner at home

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Tim Southee, once half of the most feared new-ball partnership in the game, brought down the curtain on a glittering 16-year Test career after New Zealand crushed England for a consolation win in Hamilton on Tuesday.

Guardiola shrugs off Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott

Guardiola shrugs off Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Indian club East Bengal produced an utterly dominant show to crush Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings 4-0 in their AFC Challenge League match in Thimphu on Tuesday.

FIFA probes after France alleges racism against Argentina

FIFA probes after France alleges racism against Argentina

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

A video circulating on social media that showed members of the Argentina national team singing about France striker Kylian Mbappe's African descent.

Apologise to Bishnois: Rakesh Tikait to Salman amid Lawrence group threat

Apologise to Bishnois: Rakesh Tikait to Salman amid Lawrence group threat

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

"If any dispute ends by apologising to the Bishnoi community, then what is wrong in it? If a mistake has been made knowingly or unknowingly, then what does Salman Khan lose in apologising?" the farmer leader asked.

Mbappe slammed for skipping France duty, playing for Real

Mbappe slammed for skipping France duty, playing for Real

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Either you're injured, and you don't play with your club and you're not called up in the national team.'

India Exits $3 Trillion M-Cap Club

India Exits $3 Trillion M-Cap Club

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

From the peak of $3.67 trillion in January, India's market cap has eroded by $676 billion amid rising bond yields and a record-breaking sell-off by overseas investors.

What prompted Oppn to move no-trust against Dhankhar

What prompted Oppn to move no-trust against Dhankhar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Kharge alleged that Dhankhar is working as a government spokesperson and acting like a school headmaster, often sermonising experienced opposition leaders and preventing them from speaking in the House.

'India can reach top-50 of FIFA rankings in next 10 years'

'India can reach top-50 of FIFA rankings in next 10 years'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

India can break into the top-50 in the FIFA rankings in the next 10 years, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.

Swedish coach to shape future of Indian women's football

Swedish coach to shape future of Indian women's football

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Swede Joakim Alexandersson was on Thursday appointed as the chief coach of the India women's U-20 and U-17 national teams by the All India Football Federation.

Kapil Dev swings into golf leadership: Takes over PGTI

Kapil Dev swings into golf leadership: Takes over PGTI

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Kapil is known to be a keen golfer, whose handicap was almost down to scratch at one time.

Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'The football world is not ready to accept a player who fights against the system.'

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Rooted in Tamil Nadu, Mali's love story brought him to South Africa, where he started playing again, though his journey was short-lived.

Champions Trophy 2025: India, Pakistan to face off in Dubai, mark the date...

Champions Trophy 2025: India, Pakistan to face off in Dubai, mark the date...

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

As has been the case with ICC events, India and Pakistan have been clubbed in the same group which also has New Zealand and Bangladesh.

Lloris feels proud of what club-mate Kane has achieved

Lloris feels proud of what club-mate Kane has achieved

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Lloris and Kane will be back in action for Tottenham against Brentford on Dec. 26 when the Premier League swings back into action after its winter shutdown for the World Cup.

Drop Labuschagne for Adelaide Test: Johnson

Drop Labuschagne for Adelaide Test: Johnson

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Former pacer Mitchell Johnson reckons that Australia should drop out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne from the playing XI for the day-night Adelaide Test against India.

Football clubs in Kolkata join hands in vaccination drive

Football clubs in Kolkata join hands in vaccination drive

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Initially, the club had planned to help those in and around football with the vaccinations, along with people from not so fortunate backgrounds.

Flawless Spanish, big dreams: Mbappe ready for La Liga

Flawless Spanish, big dreams: Mbappe ready for La Liga

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Mbappe says playing for Real Madrid will complete childhood dream

SpaDeX mission: Spacecraft placed in right orbit, ISRO eyes another feat

SpaDeX mission: Spacecraft placed in right orbit, ISRO eyes another feat

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Dubbed as a prelude to ISRO setting up its own Space Station by 2035, the PSLV-C60 mission would also make India join an elite club in achieving this feat which is expected to take place in the coming days.

Maha voter list row: Will approach judiciary if EC doesn't respond: Rahul

Maha voter list row: Will approach judiciary if EC doesn't respond: Rahul

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Soon after Gandhi's press conference, the Election Commission said it will respond with full facts in writing.

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Soon after the gunshots were heard at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump was golfing, the FBI said that it is "investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump".

Germany keeper Neuer retires from internationals at 38

Germany keeper Neuer retires from internationals at 38

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Manuel Neuer announced his retirement from internationals on Wednesday after playing 124 times for his country since 2009.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

13 cases of Omicron variant at Portuguese football club

13 cases of Omicron variant at Portuguese football club

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Portugal detected 13 cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant on Monday, all involving players and staff of top division soccer club Belenenses SAD, one of whose players recently returned from South Africa, health authority DGS said.

Dharambir, Soorma's Paralympic medals are Amit's 'gurudakshina'

Dharambir, Soorma's Paralympic medals are Amit's 'gurudakshina'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'Not just the Teacher's Day gift, he has given me all the gifts (that one can) today.'

'Knowing his talent and ability, he will come back'

'Knowing his talent and ability, he will come back'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit had missed the opening Test due to the birth of his second child.

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan fans unite to protest medic rape

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan fans unite to protest medic rape

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Police said there were intelligence inputs that attempts would be made to trigger violence during the match, because of which it was cancelled.

Shaheen Shah Afridi Is Bowled!

Shaheen Shah Afridi Is Bowled!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

On Tuesday, the 6' 6" Pakistan fast bowlers was bowled over yet again by Ansha Afridi, whose dad Shahid played some cricket in his day :)

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The para-athletes outnumbered the able-bodied ones in the list this time due to the magnificent Paris Paralympics performance in which they returned with 29 medals, including seven gold and nine silver.

What Biden, Harris said after 2nd assassination attempt on Trump

What Biden, Harris said after 2nd assassination attempt on Trump

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Biden commended the Secret Service for their 'vigilance' and keeping the former president 'safe'. He further said that one suspect has been held in custody and an active investigation is underway.

'They do it with a smile': Trump criticises India's high tariffs

'They do it with a smile': Trump criticises India's high tariffs

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Trump described Modi as "the nicest human being", saying the Indian leader is "a friend of mine".

A promise kept: How Ratan Tata helped an Army officer's son

A promise kept: How Ratan Tata helped an Army officer's son

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

"I mentioned to sir (Ratan Tata) that the son of a fellow army officer was handicapped below the waist and needed a job," he told PTI from Pune where he now lives. "Vijay Bisht, son of my then colleague in M&G area HQ Lt Col B S Bisht, had sustained severe leg injuries after falling from a horse and I came to know he was looking for a job," he added. Tata said the needful would be done. And it was.

Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic passes away at 26

Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic passes away at 26

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic died on Saturday at the age of 26, the Championship club confirmed.

Greece footballer Baldock found dead in swimming pool

Greece footballer Baldock found dead in swimming pool

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

British-born Greece defender George Baldock was found on Wednesday in a swimming pool at his home in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada.

Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw

Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Twelve of Europe's leading soccer clubs from England, Italy and Spain announced a breakaway league on Sunday but after 48 hours of massive pressure from fans, politicians and even British royals the six English clubs backed out

What's Agassi Doing With Jonty Rhodes?

What's Agassi Doing With Jonty Rhodes?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

'Tennis is a sport where you may enjoy watching more than playing. But pickleball flips that -- once you get the bug, you want to play more than watch.'

Queen bows out: Ex-India hockey captain Rani Rampal retires

Queen bows out: Ex-India hockey captain Rani Rampal retires

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Former Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement on Thursday, ending a glittering 16-year career.