News for 'Crown'

'He's champion, but...': Kasparov drops truth bomb on Gukesh

'He's champion, but...': Kasparov drops truth bomb on Gukesh

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'I beat the strongest player in the world. Gukesh is in a different situation because Magnus is there'

Saudi Crown Prince to stay beyond G20 Summit for...

Saudi Crown Prince to stay beyond G20 Summit for...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in New Delhi on a three-day state visit during which he will hold a bilateral meeting and co-chair the first leaders' meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Muller gets hero's send-off in final Bayern home game

Muller gets hero's send-off in final Bayern home game

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Thomas Mueller bid farewell in his final home game after 25 years at the club.

India STUNS Miss World Contestants

India STUNS Miss World Contestants

Rediff.com17 May 2025

'It's the first time in my life that I've met people who are so kind and generous.'

Saudi Arabia F15 jets escort Modi's aircraft

Saudi Arabia F15 jets escort Modi's aircraft

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft was escorted by Saudi F-15 jets as it entered Saudi Arabian airspace on Tuesday, highlighting the deepening defence cooperation between the two countries. Modi is on a two-day visit to the country and is expected to discuss boosting defence ties with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In an interview before his arrival, Modi described Saudi Arabia as "one of India's most valued partners, a maritime neighbour, a trusted friend and a strategic ally."

Meet the men ready to crash the French Open party

Meet the men ready to crash the French Open party

Rediff.com22 May 2025

As the spotlight shines on Carlos Alcaraz's title defence and Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam, a determined group of challengers is quietly preparing to shake up the draw.

RCB chase top-2 finish: Can Kohli lead them there?

RCB chase top-2 finish: Can Kohli lead them there?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), already qualified for the playoffs, will aim to secure a top-two league stage finish when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash in Lucknow.

'He Never Gave Up': Hardik's Masterclass

'He Never Gave Up': Hardik's Masterclass

Rediff.com22 May 2025

What stood out on Wednesday wasn't just the dominant win -- it was the sight of Wankhede fans cheering loudly for a man they once booed. The redemption was complete.

IPL Chapter 18 Brings Joy to Iconic No. 18!

IPL Chapter 18 Brings Joy to Iconic No. 18!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli lifts IPL title finally -- No. 18 meets destiny on the 18th year

French Open PIX: Alcaraz advances; Osaka knocked out

French Open PIX: Alcaraz advances; Osaka knocked out

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Defending champions Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz powered into the second round of the French Open on Monday.

French Open PIX: Sabalenka, Swiatek waltz into semis

French Open PIX: Sabalenka, Swiatek waltz into semis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Images from Day 10 of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The king and his wife, Camilla, the queen consort, travelled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey -- a distance of 2.2-km -- at a stately pace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach bearing a gilded crown, which was commissioned for Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.

Mueller to leave Bayern Munich after 25 years!

Mueller to leave Bayern Munich after 25 years!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Bayern Munich crowd favourite Thomas Mueller will leave the German record champions at the end of the season after 25 trophy-laden years.

Dhoni will become 4th Indian to achieve this T20 record

Dhoni will become 4th Indian to achieve this T20 record

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Mahendra Singh Dhoni will play the 400th T20 match of his career during CSK's IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Friday.

Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup

Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Luka Modric has played almost 600 games for Real and won nearly 30 trophies including a record six Champions League titles and four LaLiga trophies.

Praggnanandhaa wins Superbet Classic after tense tie-break

Praggnanandhaa wins Superbet Classic after tense tie-break

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa won the Superbet Chess Classic after defeating Maxime Vachier-Lagrave with white pieces in the final Blitz play-off game on Friday.

When it comes to pole vaulting, I'm the best: Duplantis

When it comes to pole vaulting, I'm the best: Duplantis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Pole vault sensation Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis, crowned World Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards, says no competitor in history could match him jump for jump.

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Pooja Rani win gold, Railways triumph

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Pooja Rani win gold, Railways triumph

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria and two-time Asian Champion Pooja Rani secured gold medals at the Elite Women's National Boxing Championships

Bollywood's 10 Royal Romances

Bollywood's 10 Royal Romances

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Sukanya Verma looks at instances of aristocrats falling for commoners on the silver screen.

Durbars, crowns and tiaras: India's link with British coronations

Durbars, crowns and tiaras: India's link with British coronations

Rediff.com5 May 2023

As the stage gets set for the coronation of King Charles III and some monarchy gazing, the India connect over the centuries glimmers faintly through pages of colonial history.

Jaanyaa Joshi Is As Cute As A Button

Jaanyaa Joshi Is As Cute As A Button

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

From athleisure to traditional, from ganjis to gowns, from pants to lehengas, Bollywood newcomer Jaanyaa Joshi is ready to wear them all.

Neeraj all set to defend Olympic crown

Neeraj all set to defend Olympic crown

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

He has competed in just three events this year but the 26-year-old world champion is back in full flow in a season where none of his global competitors have done exceptionally well.

Whistling via the Himalayas: Kashmir's train ride redefines scenic travel

Whistling via the Himalayas: Kashmir's train ride redefines scenic travel

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off two specially designed Vande Bharat trains between Katra town and Srinagar city, reducing travel time between the two places by two to three hours and ensuring all-weather surface connectivity with the Kashmir valley.

Deepika, Ananya, Khushi Get Knotty

Deepika, Ananya, Khushi Get Knotty

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

A top knot makes bad hair days go away. It's an easy, fuss-free way to avoid hair hassles.

How RCB, Punjab Kings Fared In IPL Finals

How RCB, Punjab Kings Fared In IPL Finals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

This is only the second time that Punjab Kings reached the IPL final, while it is the fourth time that RCB have made it to the title clash.

Kawasaki edge Al-Nassr, enter ACL Elite final

Kawasaki edge Al-Nassr, enter ACL Elite final

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Underdogs Kawasaki down Ronaldo's Al-Nassr to book Asian final berth

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of 2025 Wimbledon Championships played at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Captain Cool Iyer Ticks All The Right Boxes!

Captain Cool Iyer Ticks All The Right Boxes!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

New 'Captain Cool' in Town: Shreyas Iyer could be the leader India needs

Sri Lankan duo crowned ICC Players of the Month

Sri Lankan duo crowned ICC Players of the Month

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage and Harshitha Samarawickrama were named as the ICC Players of the Month for August 2024.

PIX: Ruud plays with rib injury, faces Draper in Madrid final

PIX: Ruud plays with rib injury, faces Draper in Madrid final

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Norwegian Casper Ruud did not let a rib injury get in the way of setting up a Madrid Open final showdown with fifth seed Jack Draper as he reached the title match without dropping a set following a 6-4 7-5 win over Francisco Cerundolo on Friday.

French Open: Gauff storms into quarters after wild 2nd set drama

French Open: Gauff storms into quarters after wild 2nd set drama

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open played at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Monday.

DRAMA! Why Churchill Brothers not yet I-League champs

DRAMA! Why Churchill Brothers not yet I-League champs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Churchill Brothers finished above Inter Kashi FC, who are second with 39 points, but the the latter could still win the title on April 28, depending on outcome of AIFF appeal.

Who Is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh?

Who Is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh?

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh's role at the press briefing for Operation Sindoor is consistent with her experience as a helicopter pilot in Jammu and Kashmir during the course of her career.

PIX: New Zealand crowned champions of Women's T20 World Cup

PIX: New Zealand crowned champions of Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Photos from the final of the ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup

Bayern Munich on brink of Bundesliga title, Kane eyes record

Bayern Munich on brink of Bundesliga title, Kane eyes record

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Bayern Munich will secure the Bundesliga title on Saturday

Former Aus Test cricketer guilty in drug bust

Former Aus Test cricketer guilty in drug bust

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

But the ex-Australian spinner Stuart MacGill was acquitted in a charge of commercial drug supply

'Insaniyat Zindabad: If I Die Saving Them, So Be It'

'Insaniyat Zindabad: If I Die Saving Them, So Be It'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

'I will do it again. I am ready to put my life in danger a second time. This is my land, this is my responsibility'

New team, new Buttler! England star finds his groove

New team, new Buttler! England star finds his groove

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Jos Buttler is relishing the experience of batting with freedom, the Gujarat Titans player said after his match-winning knock against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

In Riyadh, Trump Again Claims Credit For Ceasefire

In Riyadh, Trump Again Claims Credit For Ceasefire

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'I said, fellas, come on, let's make a deal, let's do some trading, let's not trade nuclear missiles, let's trade the things that you make so beautifully, and they both have very powerful leaders, very strong leaders, smart leaders, and it all stopped.'

Sunny Deol Returns This April!

Sunny Deol Returns This April!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Joginder Tuteja looks at the month's releases in theatres.