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WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches.

Why Ayush Kejriwal Adores the Sari

Why Ayush Kejriwal Adores the Sari

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Scottish designer talks about being inspired by the beautiful city of Kolkata, his Beauty By Deception campaign and why you won't spot many celebs on his Instagram page.

On Day 4 at CWG, shooters set to take centre stage

On Day 4 at CWG, shooters set to take centre stage

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The focus is firmly trained on teen sensation Manu Bhaker as the fancied Indian shooting team eyes a head start at the 21st Commonwealth Games

Schools, colleges reopen after months of lockdown in UK

Schools, colleges reopen after months of lockdown in UK

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Face coverings are mandatory in communal areas and corridors at schools and colleges within areas of the country deemed at high risk of COVID-19 infections.

Portugal, France, Germany in Euro 2020 super group

Portugal, France, Germany in Euro 2020 super group

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Defending champions Portugal and the last two World champions, France and Germany, were thrown together in what German coach Joachim Loew described as the group of death following a lop-sided and complicated Euro 2020 draw on Saturday.

Squash star Dipika Pallikal lifts Australian Open title

Squash star Dipika Pallikal lifts Australian Open title

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

India's top squash player Dipika Pallikal warmed up for the World Doubles Championship, which begins in Darwin on Monday, by winning the PSA Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday. Top seed Pallikal beat eighth seed Mayar Hany of Egypt 10-12, 11-5, 11-6, 11-4 in the 40-minute final for her first title of the year.

Syed Modi: Saina pulls out, Lakshya eyes season's 5th title

Syed Modi: Saina pulls out, Lakshya eyes season's 5th title

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Saina, who has been battling illness and injuries, is going through a bad patch, having lost six times in the first round this season.

Olympic medallist Sushil faces tough trial to qualify for Worlds

Olympic medallist Sushil faces tough trial to qualify for Worlds

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Amidst the dilemma of double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and Narsingh Yadav fighting each other for a place in the World Championships, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has decided to hold selection trials of the senior grapplers on July 6-7.

Gymnastics judges banned over flawed judgements

Gymnastics judges banned over flawed judgements

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Three gymnastics judges have been banned and five more given warnings for biased or unsatisfactory scoring at recent events, the sport's world governing body announced on Wednesday.

Rediff said it first! UK PM Boris Johnson will be Republic Day chief guest

Rediff said it first! UK PM Boris Johnson will be Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Johnson will be only the second British leader since Indian independence to attend the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi as Guest of Honour, after former prime minister John Major in 1993.

A glimpse at the life and career of new Man United manager Moyes

A glimpse at the life and career of new Man United manager Moyes

Rediff.com10 May 2013

David Moyes was appointed manager of Manchester United on Thursday and will take over from Alex Ferguson who is retiring at the end of this season. Here is a look at his life and career.

Champions League: Celtic stun Barca,United reach last 16

Champions League: Celtic stun Barca,United reach last 16

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Barcelona wasted their first chance to reach the Champions League last 16 after a surprise defeat by Celtic but Manchester United edged through and six-goal Bayern Munich rocketed closer to progression on Wednesday.

Badminton Rankings: Sindhu moves up; Saina still holds No 2 spot

Badminton Rankings: Sindhu moves up; Saina still holds No 2 spot

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Riding on her title-triumph at the Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold, India's P V Sindhu, on Thursday, jumped one place to be just outside the top 10 in the latest BWF ranking.

Flag furore simple human mistake: Rogge

Flag furore "simple human mistake": Rogge

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

A diplomatic incident when the North Korea Olympic women's football team walked off the field after the South Korea flag had been displayed was a "simple human mistake", International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge said on Thursday.

The growing menace of the 'educated' terrorist

The growing menace of the 'educated' terrorist

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

There have been a lot of incidents involving educated terrorists, but off late, the trend of rising self-motivated groups is becoming a cause of growing concern, says Vicky Nanjappa

Klusener appointed SA batting coach for T20 against India

Klusener appointed SA batting coach for T20 against India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Klusener took up coaching with domestic side Hollywoodbets Dolphins from 2012-2016 before being appointed as batting coach for the Zimbabwe national team.

Satwik-Chirag win historic men's badminton doubles silver at CWG

Satwik-Chirag win historic men's badminton doubles silver at CWG

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Satwik Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty claimed India's first ever medal in men's doubles after settling for a silver at the 21st Commonwealth Games' badminton competition, in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

Tejaswini wins 50m Rifle 3 Positions gold, Moudgil silver

Tejaswini wins 50m Rifle 3 Positions gold, Moudgil silver

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

India Tejaswini Sawant won her first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, emerging tops in the 50 metres Rifle 3 Positions event, on Friday. Anjum Moudgil took the silver in the event.

Super Sindhu hoping to end season on a high!

Super Sindhu hoping to end season on a high!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

It was another good year for PV Sindhu, who won the India Open Super Series and Korea Open Super Series titles, besides bagging the silver at Glasgow World Championship and finishing as runners-up at Hong Kong Open last month.

Her father denied access into Games village, Saina hits out

Her father denied access into Games village, Saina hits out

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Saina Nehwal has claimed that her father Harvir's name has been removed from the Indian team official's list for the Commonwealth Games, leaving her frustrated just before the start of the mega event.

Davis Cup: Del Potro sinks Murray in five-hour epic as Argentina take 2-0 lead

Davis Cup: Del Potro sinks Murray in five-hour epic as Argentina take 2-0 lead

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Juan Martin del Potro delivered a huge blow to Britain's hopes of retaining the Davis Cup when he beat Andy Murray 6-4, 5-7, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 in a five-hour thriller as Argentina grabbed a 2-0 lead in their world group semi-final on Friday.

Sindhu enters second successive World Championship final

Sindhu enters second successive World Championship final

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

India's PV Sindhu outclassed World No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to storm into the final of the World Championships in Nanjing

Badminton champ Jwala Gutta now part of SAI governing body

Badminton champ Jwala Gutta now part of SAI governing body

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The 14-time national champion said she is looking forward to play her role in the development of sports in the country.

Sports Shorts: Golfer Olesen charged with sexual assault

Sports Shorts: Golfer Olesen charged with sexual assault

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Rangers ousted from Scottish Premier League

Rangers ousted from Scottish Premier League

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Former champions Rangers were ejected from the Scottish Premier League (SPL) on Wednesday when rival teams voted to exclude the Glasgow club following its financial crisis.

'Arsenal can't compete with big clubs in transfer window'

'Arsenal can't compete with big clubs in transfer window'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has admitted they can't compete with big spending clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea in the transfer market.

British PM's ex-media advisor arrested for perjury

British PM's ex-media advisor arrested for perjury

Rediff.com30 May 2012

England Prime Minister David Cameron's former top media advisor Andy Coulson was arrested on Wednesday by the Scottish police over allegations of perjury. Coulson, 44, was detained at his London home early today morning and was taken to Glasgow

La Liga: Barca don't need a Plan B, says Alves

La Liga: Barca don't need a Plan B, says Alves

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Barcelona should seek to refine their current playing style and forget about adopting a Plan B for situations such as those they faced against Celtic in the Champions League, defender Dani Alves said on Friday.

Photos: Barca relaxed despite Celtic reverse, says Messi

Photos: Barca relaxed despite Celtic reverse, says Messi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Barcelona's players reacted calmly to Wednesday's surprise 2-1 Champions League reverse at Celtic when the favourites squandered a chance to qualify from Group G with two games to spare.

'More women footballers will follow Bala Devi to play abroad'

'More women footballers will follow Bala Devi to play abroad'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Women's football is expected to get a boost with India hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup next year and the AFC Asian Cup in 2022.

India at CWG: IOA bats for parents of Sindhu, Saina to accompany them

India at CWG: IOA bats for parents of Sindhu, Saina to accompany them

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narendra Batra feels Sports Ministry should allow the parents of star shuttlers P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal to accompany them at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Awesome images from the world of Sport 2018.

FACTBOX: US Open champion Andy Murray

FACTBOX: US Open champion Andy Murray

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Factbox on Andy Murray, who won his first Grand Slam singles title at the US Open on Monday with a 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 win over Serbia's Novak Djokovic.

Ethiopian great Gebrselassie retires from competitive running again

Ethiopian great Gebrselassie retires from competitive running again

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Haile Gebrselassie said on Sunday he was retiring from competitive running.

Olympic medallists Trott announces engagement to team mate Kenny

Olympic medallists Trott announces engagement to team mate Kenny

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

British Olympic track cycling gold medallists Laura Trott and Jason Kenny are to tie the knot.

Japan kick off Olympics with shock win over Spain

Japan kick off Olympics with shock win over Spain

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Japan produced the first upset of the Olympic Games when they beat potential gold medallists Spain 1-0 at Hampden Park, Glasgow on the opening day of the men's soccer competition on Thursday.

Cristiane is top scorer as flag faux-pas marks Day 1

Cristiane is top scorer as flag faux-pas marks Day 1

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Gold-medal favorites United States, Japan and Brazil won their matches on the first day of women's football on Wednesday, but all the talk was about an embarrassing mistake by organizers who displayed the South Korean flag instead of the North Korean one before a game in Glasgow.

Spending too much time on the computer? Read this!

Spending too much time on the computer? Read this!

Rediff.com26 May 2018

How you can undo perils of too much screen time!

Three under-14 boys picked to train with Celtic FC

Three under-14 boys picked to train with Celtic FC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Three under-14 boys, two from Pandua SBS High School, Kolkata and the other from CRPF High School, Delhi, were chosen at the end of the Mahindra Youth Football Challenge at Bangalore on Friday to undergo a 10-day training at Scottish football club Celtic in Glasgow in August.

Celtic claim Scottish title in style

Celtic claim Scottish title in style

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

Celtic hammered Kilmarnock 6-0 away to clinch the Scottish league title on Saturday and end the three-year reign of Glasgow rivals Rangers, who were deducted 10 points in February for entering financial administration.