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Neeraj Chopra clarifies: Not injured, withdrawal a precautionary move

Neeraj Chopra clarifies: Not injured, withdrawal a precautionary move

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday clarified that he is not injured but has pulled out of the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czech Republic on May 28 as a precautionary measure after he felt "something" on his adductor muscles during a recent training session.

Aditi-Siddharth Are Engaged!

Aditi-Siddharth Are Engaged!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth are engaged, and the actress took to Instagram to confirm the news.

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.' 'India has lost a true son and champion.'

Chopra prioritises training, skips Paris Diamond League

Chopra prioritises training, skips Paris Diamond League

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra said he is focussing on training and strengthening his blocking leg.

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Monsters, sharks, psychopaths, jedis, hybrids, undercover cops, special agents, brace yourself for tons of action on OTT this week.

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Six Indian athletes found themselves agonisingly close to the podium, ultimately falling short.

'I was in depression; thought of committing suicide': Harmilan Bains

'I was in depression; thought of committing suicide': Harmilan Bains

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Harmilan Bains revealed that she struggled with depression after missing the Paris Olympic Games because of injury.

Alia, Ananya, Sonakshi Watch Heeramandi

Alia, Ananya, Sonakshi Watch Heeramandi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Everyone in Bollywood seemed to have the same entry in their busy dairy schedules on April 24: Attend the grand screening of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic Web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.

Horigome brings Japan skateboarding's first Olympic gold

Horigome brings Japan skateboarding's first Olympic gold

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

In a nail-biting final, Horigome stumbled through the two initial runs, but recovered his signature cool

Chanu wins gold in Singapore, qualifies for CWG

Chanu wins gold in Singapore, qualifies for CWG

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The 27-year-old has also qualified for the CWG in the 49kg weight category on the basis of her Commonwealth rankings.

Kerala man cycles 22,000 km to cheer for Neeraj in Paris

Kerala man cycles 22,000 km to cheer for Neeraj in Paris

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra will have a special supporter at the Paris Olympics: a Kerala cyclist who has travelled all the way from Calicut, riding more than 22000 kilometers over two years.

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

Will Sindhu end long wait for Commonwealth Games gold?

Will Sindhu end long wait for Commonwealth Games gold?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Star shuttlers, including P V Sindhu, will chase individual gold medals but doubles would also under the spotlight as India would aim to retain the mixed team title and continue their consistent run at the Commonwealth Games.

Paris Olympics: India's weightlifting woes exposed

Paris Olympics: India's weightlifting woes exposed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

This Olympic cycle has been marred by injuries for Chanu, who turned 30 just a day after the competition in Paris.

PIX: Lyles matches Bolt with sprint double!

PIX: Lyles matches Bolt with sprint double!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

American Noah Lyles stormed to his third consecutive world 200 metres title on Friday to underline his status as the best in the business since Usain Bolt.

Para World Cup: Shooter Narwal wins two silver

Para World Cup: Shooter Narwal wins two silver

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Manish Narwal won a silver medal each in the men's 10m air pistol (SH1) individual and team events at the WSPS Para Shooting World Cup.

Navratri 2022: What The Stars Wear

Navratri 2022: What The Stars Wear

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

What will you wear on the Nights of Dance and Revelry? Electric colours add coolness. The fashionable ab-baring route that most lehenga outfits are travelling on these days is clean and pretty.

Shopping blunders to movies, music: Neeraj Chopra gets personal

Shopping blunders to movies, music: Neeraj Chopra gets personal

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Neeraj exhibited the basics of throwing a javelin to former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik on JioCinema's 'Get Set Gold'

JLo Or Kareena? Who Will You Watch On OTT?

JLo Or Kareena? Who Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Flight attendants, football coaches, renegade robots, underwater superheroes, it's all there on OTT this week.

10 Wrestling Moments In Hindi Movies

10 Wrestling Moments In Hindi Movies

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

With Vinesh Phogat's heartbreaking disqualification over discrepancies in weight at the Paris Olympics just when India was keeping its fingers crossed for a sure shot victory at the finals, spirits have hit an all-time low. Art mirrors life and it won't be a surprise if our sports biopic obsessed film-makers turn this dramatic change of events into a movie one day.

History and Mystery in Egypt

History and Mystery in Egypt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Time travel in the land of the pharaohs.

What Neeraj Promised Modi...

What Neeraj Promised Modi...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Churma, a Haryanvi sweet...

Simply Lajawab, Kareena!

Simply Lajawab, Kareena!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Her goddess-esque style is very sophisticated with feminine vibes.

Paralympics: Sharad's silver lining for Ukrainian coach

Paralympics: Sharad's silver lining for Ukrainian coach

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Para high jumper Sharad Kumar has not met his Ukrainian coach Nikitin Yevhen for more than two years due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries on Wednesday announced signing of binding pacts to merge their media operations in India to create a Rs 70,000 crore behemoth. Reliance and its affiliates will hold 63.16 per cent in the combined entity while Disney will hold the remaining 36.84 per cent, the companies said in a statement.

Come, Fall In Love With Rukmini

Come, Fall In Love With Rukmini

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

She's 5 feet, 6 inches and has been winning hearts with her performances on the big screen.

The Hottest Met Gala Looks

The Hottest Met Gala Looks

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Meet the celebs who wowed at New York's biggest fashion gala of the year.

'Deleted' match behind, Sen focuses on Christie challenge

'Deleted' match behind, Sen focuses on Christie challenge

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Asked if the cancellation of the first match's result had any impact on him, Sen said, "I just took it as a practice match; now it is time for me to just focus on one match at a time. I will rest, recover and try to be at my best against Christie.

Vinesh takes Poland Open gold

Vinesh takes Poland Open gold

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The victory would potentially make Vinesh the top seed at the Tokyo Olympics.

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.

My records not under threat for now: Usain Bolt

My records not under threat for now: Usain Bolt

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Usain Bolt is going to be back at the Olympics after eight years.

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.

What Kartik Has In Common With Aishwarya

What Kartik Has In Common With Aishwarya

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Many of our leading men and women are also all for dramatic physical transformation for the sake of artistic authenticity.

PHOTOS: Inside world's first gold-plated hotel in Vietnam

PHOTOS: Inside world's first gold-plated hotel in Vietnam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Do you love gold? Then this five-star hotel in Vietnam is just for you. Welcome to the Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake hotel in Vietnam, which opened its doors on July 2. Here's a glimpse inside the shiny structure!

India's chess future is bright, but...

India's chess future is bright, but...

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Chess icon Viswanathan Anand feels the current crop of Indian players, that he has had a role in shaping, has turned out to be "great" in grabbing crucial opportunities.

To strengthen Olympic bid, PM Modi seeks athletes' inputs

To strengthen Olympic bid, PM Modi seeks athletes' inputs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

The upcoming Games will be held from July 26 to August 11 and India would be hoping to better its best ever tally of seven medals, including Chopra's historic javelin throw gold at the Tokyo Games.

Who Was The Best Dressed Ambani?

Who Was The Best Dressed Ambani?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Nita, Isha and Shloka Ambani were the real scene stealers.

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar fails to qualify for Olympics in vault

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar fails to qualify for Olympics in vault

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Dipa Karmakar claimed a creditable fourth place in the women's vault final at the FIG Apparatus World Cup.

Neeraj Chopra finds it 'hard to believe' that Pakistan's Nadeem is struggling to get a new javelin

Neeraj Chopra finds it 'hard to believe' that Pakistan's Nadeem is struggling to get a new javelin

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Star Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra expressed astonishment that his rival from across the border Arshad Nadeem is struggling to get a new javelin, given his standing in the world of athletics.

It's not finished for me, says TT star Manika

It's not finished for me, says TT star Manika

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

After the highs of the 2018 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, Manika Batra's career took a nosedive following the debacle at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.