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Why is Modi playing the drums?

Why is Modi playing the drums?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

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This Kiribati weightlifter adopts unique style to spread a message at Rio Games

This Kiribati weightlifter adopts unique style to spread a message at Rio Games

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Pacific islander dances to raise climate change awareness

CWG medallist Thakur pays tribute to slain singer Sidhu Moose Wala

CWG medallist Thakur pays tribute to slain singer Sidhu Moose Wala

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

On winning his third CWG medal on Tuesday, Vikas Thakur paid tribute to his idol by doing the 'thigh-five' celebration. 'The Punjabi thapi (thigh-five) was tribute to Sidhu Moose Wala.'

CWG chit-chat: Sardar reprimanded for 'inappropriate physical conduct'

CWG chit-chat: Sardar reprimanded for 'inappropriate physical conduct'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Indian men's hockey captain Sardar Singh was officially reprimanded for inappropriate physical conduct against an opposition player during his side's group match against Australia at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

PHOTOS: The thrifty Duchess of Cambridge strikes at CWG!

PHOTOS: The thrifty Duchess of Cambridge strikes at CWG!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

The Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine, turned up at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday.

Olympic hockey medallist Lakra accused of murder

Olympic hockey medallist Lakra accused of murder

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Senior India hockey player Birendra Lakra was on Tuesday accused of involvement in the murder of his childhood friend Anand Toppo by the father of the deceased.

Indians at the Asian Games: Shooters Jitu, Shweta give India golden start

Indians at the Asian Games: Shooters Jitu, Shweta give India golden start

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

India's in-form shooter Jitu Rai gave the country its first gold medal in the 17th Asian Games, cutting through a tough field to finish on top in the 50m pistol event in Incheon on Saturday.

CWG chit chat: Kylie Minogue set to perform at closing ceremony

CWG chit chat: Kylie Minogue set to perform at closing ceremony

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Kylie Minogue will perform at the closing ceremony of Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 alongside Lulu, Deacon Blue and Dougie MacLean, it has been revealed.

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

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

Paralympics: Indians look to make mark in TT, powerlifting and taekwondo

Paralympics: Indians look to make mark in TT, powerlifting and taekwondo

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

In para taekwondo, India will be solely represented by 21-year-old Aruna Tanwar. The Haryana-based athlete, who will participate in the women's under 49kg K44 category, will be in action on September 2 from the round-of-16 rounds.

Sindhu, Srikanth get top seeding at CWG

Sindhu, Srikanth get top seeding at CWG

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

P V Sindhu and K Srikanth have been given the top billing in the respective women's and men's singles badminton competitions of the Commonwealth Games

Why Jwala Gutta is angry

Why Jwala Gutta is angry

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Just hours after winning a silver in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, ace shuttler Jwala Gutta slammed discrimination of doubles game in India, saying that singles players were given more recognition in the country.

India ends CWG campaign with 66 medals

India ends CWG campaign with 66 medals

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

With Saina Nehwal's gold medal women's badminton singles India finished third on the medals tally at the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

CWG: Australia hammer India 4-0 to clinch hockey gold

CWG: Australia hammer India 4-0 to clinch hockey gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

Chris Ciriello struck a hat-trick as Australia humiliated India 4-0 to clinch the gold medal of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow National Hockey Centre on Sunday.

Is this the end of the road for Saina Nehwal?

Is this the end of the road for Saina Nehwal?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Her reluctance to appear for BAI trials could well end her chances of representing the flag

Scottish Cup: Celtic clinch historic quadruple-treble

Scottish Cup: Celtic clinch historic quadruple-treble

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Celtic have now won all three domestic trophies -- the Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup -- for the fourth successive year.

Wrestler Babita's new picture is breaking the internet

Wrestler Babita's new picture is breaking the internet

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Wrestler Babita Phogat recently shared a stunning picture.

How many medals will these Indians win at the CWG?

How many medals will these Indians win at the CWG?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

India has huge expectations from these champions. Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi and Norma Godinho glance at their chances at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 4 of the CWG

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 4 of the CWG

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Indian weightlifter Sathish Sivalingam broke a Commonwealth Games record in his debut Games, en route to a gold medal in the men's 77kg event in Glasgow on Sunday.

Scotland's Murdoch wins shock gold in the pool

Scotland's Murdoch wins shock gold in the pool

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Scotland's Ross Murdoch upset the odds by swimming a Commonwealth Games record time to beat favourite Michael Jamieson and secure an unexpected gold in the 200 metres breaststroke in Glasgow on Thursday.

Asian Games contingent sans managers a 'foolish' move?

Asian Games contingent sans managers a 'foolish' move?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The government stuck to its decision not to name any manager for 23 out of the 28 disciplines in which India are taking part in the upcoming Asian Games even though the Indian Olympic Association and National Sports Federations slammed the move.

Srikanth signs off with silver at BWF World Championships

Srikanth signs off with silver at BWF World Championships

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Srikanth fought better in the second, but Yew was too good on the day, to emerge triumphant.

Gun-toting Zen master Bindra seeks first Asian Games gold

Gun-toting Zen master Bindra seeks first Asian Games gold

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Known for his Zen-like poise and preparation bordering on self-flagellation, the Olympic gold medallist shooter has mastered the art of defying expectations from a nation of 1.2 billion that has rarely tasted success in Olympic sport.

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 8 of the CWG

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 8 of the CWG

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

It was 'Terrific Thursday' for Indian athletes who clinched three gold medals on day eight of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Injury-plagued Saina pulls out of World Championships

Injury-plagued Saina pulls out of World Championships

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Former World No. 1 Saina Nehwal will miss the World Championships for the first time in her international career due to multiple injuries that have derailed her season.

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

As we celebrate International Women's day on March 8, meet the Indian sportswomen who have made the nation proud with their superlative performances in the sporting arena.

Congratulate Vinesh on her historic wrestling gold

Congratulate Vinesh on her historic wrestling gold

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Vinesh Phogat created history, becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in wrestling at the Asian Games in Jakarta.

Indians dominate on another good day at CWG

Indians dominate on another good day at CWG

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India dominated the range and the ring as Shreyasi Singh's double trap gold shored up the medal tally while the entire men's Indian boxing contingent made the semi-finals to be assured of podium finishes in an unprecedented performance on Day 7 of the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast on Wednesday.

PIX: Eintracht beat Rangers in shootout to win Europa League final

PIX: Eintracht beat Rangers in shootout to win Europa League final

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League final after holding their nerve to beat Rangers 5-4 in a clinical penalty shootout as they claimed their first European trophy in 42 years.

Who's Kiara Thinking About?

Who's Kiara Thinking About?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Mrunal looks gorgeous... Ajay goes 'vrooming'... Vidya's heartfelt post...

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

Like Roger Federer's new look?

Like Roger Federer's new look?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Federer played one game in a kilt.

PICS: Spurs win group; Liverpool finish behind Napoli

PICS: Spurs win group; Liverpool finish behind Napoli

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Pallikal expects to defend CWG squash doubles gold despite no coach

Pallikal expects to defend CWG squash doubles gold despite no coach

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The acrimonious exit of foreign coach Achraf El Karargui days before the Commonwealth Games has affected the team's preparations but medal hopefuls Pallikal, Chinappa and Saurav Ghosal remain optimistic of their chances in all three events -- singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

CWG: Fame and shame On Day 9 as needle pricks India amidst medal rush

CWG: Fame and shame On Day 9 as needle pricks India amidst medal rush

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

There was ecstasy and agony in equal measure for the Indian contingent on Friday.

Imperious Bolt leads Jamaica to relay gold at CWG

Imperious Bolt leads Jamaica to relay gold at CWG

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

Six-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt anchored Jamaica to the 4x100 metres relay gold with an emphatic finish to win his first Commonwealth Games medal on Saturday.

Euro: Schick scores two to sink Scots; Skriniar lifts Slovakia

Euro: Schick scores two to sink Scots; Skriniar lifts Slovakia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Patrik Schick put the Czechs in front three minutes before half-time as he towered above two defenders to power home a header, but his second goal seven minutes into the second half will almost certainly be one of the tournament's greatest.

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Rediff.com introduces you to the athletes who have brought India glory in Birmingham.

PICS: Bayern oust Barca; Liverpool, Porto, Inter advance

PICS: Bayern oust Barca; Liverpool, Porto, Inter advance

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.