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Tokyo Games: ELECTRIFYING Pix!

Tokyo Games: ELECTRIFYING Pix!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Scenes from the 2020 Olympics.

ISL: Bagan go top after thrilling draw with Kerala

ISL: Bagan go top after thrilling draw with Kerala

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

ATK Mohun Bagan moved to the top of the table and Kerala Blasters FC entered the top-four after the two sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Indian Super League.

Congratulate Hima Das on her gold medal-winning feat at Junior Athletics C'ships

Congratulate Hima Das on her gold medal-winning feat at Junior Athletics C'ships

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Das is the first Indian track athlete to win a medal in the history of this competition.

PIX: Nadal sets up final against Cressy in Melbourne

PIX: Nadal sets up final against Cressy in Melbourne

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Halep advances to final

RS deputy chairman seeks 'sunset clause' for redundant laws

RS deputy chairman seeks 'sunset clause' for redundant laws

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Addressing the centenary year celebrations of the All India Presiding Officers Conference organised in the Himachal Pradesh State Assembly, Harivansh suggested various reforms to make law making legislatures more dynamic.

Modi reaches Denmark, holds talks with Danish PM

Modi reaches Denmark, holds talks with Danish PM

Rediff.com3 May 2022

As a special gesture, Frederiksen received Modi at the airport. He arrived in Copenhagen from Germany.

Euro: England aim for breakthrough against determined Denmark

Euro: England aim for breakthrough against determined Denmark

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

England have the chance to reach a first major final since their 1966 World Cup triumph when they take on Denmark at Wembley in Wednesday's Euro 2020 semi-final, but they will need to banish a history of stumbling at this stage.

Eriksen sends message to kid ahead of heart operation

Eriksen sends message to kid ahead of heart operation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

'I am sure you will get back to normal life very quickly afterwards, I know I did. I am sure it will be the same with you.'

Sports Shorts: Pakistan hockey team's Asiad participation in jeopardy

Sports Shorts: Pakistan hockey team's Asiad participation in jeopardy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

My dream for 2020: 'To work with under privileged kids'

My dream for 2020: 'To work with under privileged kids'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Rediff reader Rakesh Pandey, 46 from Reoti, Ballia, Utter Pradesh shares his dreams for 2020.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

France, United States secure Davis Cup Finals spots

France, United States secure Davis Cup Finals spots

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

France, who were 2-0 up courtesy of Arthur Rinderknech and Adrian Mannarino, faced little resistance from Ecuador as wins for Benjamin Bonzi and the doubles pair of Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicholas Mahut secured victory for the 10-times champions.

Euro qualifiers: Spain beat Faroe Islands, Italy win

Euro qualifiers: Spain beat Faroe Islands, Italy win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Sergio Ramos equalled Iker Casillas's record of 167 appearances for Spain on an emotional night at Sporting Gijon's El Molinon stadium, which paid tribute to the late Spain and Sporting forward Quini before kickoff.

Was this Virat and Anushka's honeymoon destination?

Was this Virat and Anushka's honeymoon destination?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

It's out of the world!

Helsinki prepares for Trump-Putin summit

Helsinki prepares for Trump-Putin summit

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

United States President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are due to meet Monday in Helsinki in a historic meet. However, ahead of the summit in Finland, thousands of Helsinki protesters demonstrated against Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. About 2,500 protesters demonstrated in support of human rights, democracy and the environment.

Hima Das scripts history, wins 400m gold in World Junior Athletics

Hima Das scripts history, wins 400m gold in World Junior Athletics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Hima Das scripted history on Thursday by becoming the first Indian woman to win gold at the IAAF World Under-20 Athletics Championships. The 18-year-old, a pre-event favourite, won the women's 400 metres final on the third day of competition in Tempere, Finland, clocking 51.46 seconds.

Shotgun WC: Areeba best-placed Indian on Day 1

Shotgun WC: Areeba best-placed Indian on Day 1

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Areeba's compatriots, Kartikki Singh Shaktawat and Saniya Sheikh, shot scores of 58 and 57 to end in 58th and 65th spots respectively.

12 years ago today: When Bindra clinched Olympic gold!

12 years ago today: When Bindra clinched Olympic gold!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Abhinav Bindra became first Indian to win Olympic gold on August 11, 2008

e-Rupee: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

e-Rupee: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The RBI refuses to classify a cryptocurrency as an asset since it doesn't have future cash flow and its value is always fluctuating because of speculation. There is also no consumer protection, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay, and hence the e-rupee trial run.

Neeraj strikes another gold, beats Cheng of Taipei ahead of Asian Games showdown

Neeraj strikes another gold, beats Cheng of Taipei ahead of Asian Games showdown

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Neeraj Chopra, on Sunday, won a gold in the Savo Games in Finland with an impressive performance, beating his Chinese Taipei rival Chao-Tsun Cheng as the duo warmed up for an Asian Games showdown.

Sakshi stuns World champion Olli to enter final

Sakshi stuns World champion Olli to enter final

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik stunned reigning World champion Petra Olli of Finland to enter the final of the women's 65kg category freestyle at the Dan Kolov 2019 wrestling meet in Ruse, Bulgaria.

Austrian Grand Prix: Bottas on pole

Austrian Grand Prix: Bottas on pole

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Finland's Valtteri Bottas kept champions Mercedes on pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday after title-chasing team mate Lewis Hamilton was hit with a five-place grid penalty.

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Sharan keep India in World Group I

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Sharan keep India in World Group I

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan saved three match-points in an edge-of-the-seat thriller to prevail over a fighting Danish pair of Frederik Nielsen and Mikael Torpegaard as India kept its place in the Davis Cup World Group I by taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the Play-off tie, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

Trump, Putin to hold first summit meeting in Helsinki on July 16

Trump, Putin to hold first summit meeting in Helsinki on July 16

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The announcement of date and venue comes a day after Putin's adviser Yuri Ushakov in Moscow said the two leaders will meet in a third country.

Day 7: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 7: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Iivo Niskanen put on a brilliant display of cross-country skiing to win gold for Finland at the Beijing Games

PHOTOS: Hingis-Murray are Wimbledon mixed doubles champions!

PHOTOS: Hingis-Murray are Wimbledon mixed doubles champions!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

After fellow Swiss Roger Federer had claimed a record eighth Wimbledon singles title, Hingis and Murray delighted the Centre Court crowd with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over reigning champions Heather Watson of Britain and Finland's Henri Kontinen.

Modi, Macron call for 'immediate end to suffering' of Ukrainians

Modi, Macron call for 'immediate end to suffering' of Ukrainians

Rediff.com5 May 2022

India and France expressed "serious concern" at the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

ISL: Ferrando's ATKMB beat NEUFC 3-2 in a thriller

ISL: Ferrando's ATKMB beat NEUFC 3-2 in a thriller

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Roy Krishna had a couple of half-chances thereafter but good reflexes from Mirshad Michu in NorthEast goal and Krishna's inefficiency to keep the ball on target kept the score to 1-0.

Former internationals criticise UEFA after Eriksen's collapse

Former internationals criticise UEFA after Eriksen's collapse

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Eriksen collapsed just before halftime and was taken to hospital after receiving CPR on the pitch

UEFA tells Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from Euro kit

UEFA tells Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from Euro kit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Ukraine had said the shirt was a symbol of national unity, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy posted a selfie on Instagram with the jersey on this week.

Top-ranked Belgium at disadvantage on the Euro 2020 road

Top-ranked Belgium at disadvantage on the Euro 2020 road

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'We would prefer to play home games. That would be an advantage, that you do not travel. The other countries we play against play home games. That is a shame for us but we have to accept the situation as it is.'

Winter Games: Hockey heartache for Russia, Norway lead medals tally

Winter Games: Hockey heartache for Russia, Norway lead medals tally

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Russia fell to Finland in the big men's hockey clash at the Winter Olympics on Wednesday, robbing the hosts of a shot at the gold they covet most, while athletes and officials reacted with shock to the deaths of protesters in neighbouring Ukraine.

'US policy is to divide and rule over Europe'

'US policy is to divide and rule over Europe'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'The clean break between Russia and Europe that this foolish attack is creating may actually last long.' 'It will undermine Europe and benefit the US and China.'

Here's the qualification pathway for 2022 T20 WC

Here's the qualification pathway for 2022 T20 WC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

At the regional level, there will be 67 Associate Members taking part, said the ICC, adding that due to the depth of strength within Africa and Europe, both regions have sub-regional qualifiers feeding into a final qualifier for the region. Africa, Americas, EAP and Europe will have one top tier regional qualifier and Asia will have A and B to determine which teams will progress into the two eight-team global qualifiers.

Ukraine's President speaks with Modi, seeks political support

Ukraine's President speaks with Modi, seeks political support

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

President Zelenskyy's telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Modi came hours after India abstained on a UN Security Council resolution by the United States that 'deplores in the strongest terms' Russia's 'aggression' against Ukraine.

PM to discuss India's position on Ukraine during Europe visit

PM to discuss India's position on Ukraine during Europe visit

Rediff.com1 May 2022

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a tour of three European nations, India on Sunday once again called for the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, noting that was an appreciation of its position on the crisis by its partner countries.

Aishwary, Chinky strike gold at shooting World Cup

Aishwary, Chinky strike gold at shooting World Cup

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Chinky Yadav upstaged the experienced Rahi Sarnobat and the fancied Manu Bhaker to win gold as India swept the women's 25m pistol event of the ISSF Shooting World Cup in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Olympics Badminton: No. 1 Momota ousted by No. 38 Kwanghee

Olympics Badminton: No. 1 Momota ousted by No. 38 Kwanghee

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

World number one Kento Momota was stunned by number 38 South Korea's Heo Kwanghee on Wednesday, going down 15-21, 19-21 and looking visibly despondent at each lost point in his first round match at the Olympics, on Wednesday.

Players who have collapsed on football pitch

Players who have collapsed on football pitch

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

UEFA said Eriksen, who was given CPR by medics on the pitch, was transferred to hospital where the 29-year-old was stabilised, with officials saying he was conscious. Following is a list of players who have collapsed on the pitch during a match.

Euro: Back again, Dutch seek to restore past reputation

Euro: Back again, Dutch seek to restore past reputation

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Missing out on the last Euros in France and then the 2018 World Cup in Russia were a major setback and re-establishing their reputation as a footballing force is top priority for coach Frank de Boer and his team.