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Srihari Nataraj wins silver at Mare Nostrum swimming

Srihari Nataraj wins silver at Mare Nostrum swimming

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Nataraj, who competed at the Tokyo Olympics, clocked 25.50 seconds to finish second on the podium behind Hungary's Adam Jaszo, who touched the pad in 25.46s.

Murray reveals why he'll skip Wimbledon this year

Murray reveals why he'll skip Wimbledon this year

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Murray, who won two of his three major titles at Wimbledon and ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's singles champion at the grass-court Grand Slam in 2013, said he rarely attends tennis matches as a fan.

What Is Raksha Mantri Doing In London

What Is Raksha Mantri Doing In London

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

On January 9, 2023, before Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Great Britain's Secretary for Defence Grant Shapps, he was presented a ceremonial guard of honour at the Horse Guards parade ground in London.

PIX: Draper shocks Alcaraz; meets Rune in Indian Wells final

PIX: Draper shocks Alcaraz; meets Rune in Indian Wells final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Denmark's Holger Rune snapped a seven-match semi-final losing streak to reach the Indian Wells final, beating Russian Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-4 in a tight match on Saturday.

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Australian Open winner Madison Keys became the latest seed to tumble out of Wimbledon 2025.

Indian hockey fans await Sreejesh's coaching debut

Indian hockey fans await Sreejesh's coaching debut

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Amir Ali has been named captain, with Rohit as his deputy, in the 18-member junior hockey squad for the Sultan of Johor Cup that will mark the first assignment for head coach PR Sreejesh in Malaysia from October 19.

Seville upstages Olympic champion Lyles again in 100m

Seville upstages Olympic champion Lyles again in 100m

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Jamaican Oblique Seville left Olympic champion Noah Lyles trailing in his wake to win the Lausanne Diamond League 100 metres in Lausanne on Wednesday.

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.

China Open: Alcaraz joins elite club with 200th career win

China Open: Alcaraz joins elite club with 200th career win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands 6-1, 6-2 at the China Open on Sunday to capture his 200th career tour victory.

Ramanathan-Myneni stumble in final hurdle in Chennai

Ramanathan-Myneni stumble in final hurdle in Chennai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Rajeshwaran shown the door at Mumbai Open

Davis Cup final: Edmund faces baptism of fire as Britain play Belgium

Davis Cup final: Edmund faces baptism of fire as Britain play Belgium

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Unheralded British youngster Kyle Edmund faces a Davis Cup baptism of fire when he makes his debut in the final on Friday against Belgium's David Goffin in the opening rubber.

Murray beats Goffin to seal Davis Cup title for Britain

Murray beats Goffin to seal Davis Cup title for Britain

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Andy Murray beat Belgium's David Goffin 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 to seal Britain's first Davis Cup triumph for 79 years on Sunday in the Flanders Expo in Ghent.

Glasgow to host Britain's Davis Cup semi-final

Glasgow to host Britain's Davis Cup semi-final

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Andy Murray believes the unique Glasgow atmosphere can fire Britain to the Davis Cup final after the Scottish city was on Wednesday confirmed as the venue for the semi-final against 28-times champions Australia.

How To Study At Aston University on A Scholarship

How To Study At Aston University on A Scholarship

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Aston University is offering a scholarship worth 10,000 pounds towards tuition fees for one-year postgraduate-level courses to one student from India, Pakistan or Vietnam.

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

On the 83rd anniversary of the Quit India movement, Utkarsh Mishra recalls the conditions under which the Congress, led by Mahatma Gandhi, launched the final struggle for independence.

Britain's Peaty wins European gold in Rio warm-up

Britain's Peaty wins European gold in Rio warm-up

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Rio-bound world champion Adam Peaty gave Britain their first swimming gold of the European aquatics championships on Tuesday with the fastest time of the year in the 100 metres breaststroke.

PIX: Djokovic celebrates 38th birthday in style!

PIX: Djokovic celebrates 38th birthday in style!

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Novak Djokovic is bidding to become only the third man in history to win 100 ATP titles.

PIX: Ferrari win test of endurance with Le Mans hat-trick

PIX: Ferrari win test of endurance with Le Mans hat-trick

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Kubica won the race in his fifth attempt, his first three in the second tier LMP2 category, to become Poland's first overall winner since Le Mans was first staged in 1923.

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

Every Picture Tells A Story

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Sabalenka cruise

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Sabalenka cruise

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the US Open matches played at Flushing Meadows, New York on Sunday.

The Moment The US Lost Gold

The Moment The US Lost Gold

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

A clumsy handover of the baton in the 4x100 metres men's final at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday, August 9, 2024, evening saw the US men's 4x100 relay team lose its chance to race past its rivals and win a gold/silver/bronze medal.

Olympics: Disappointing finish for Indian relay team

Olympics: Disappointing finish for Indian relay team

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The team couldn't maintain the momentum on the anchor leg.

Tokyo Games: EXCITING Pix!

Tokyo Games: EXCITING Pix!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

How disgraced Armstrong helped Wiggins beat addiction

How disgraced Armstrong helped Wiggins beat addiction

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'Lance has been a source of inspiration to me and a constant source of help towards me and is one of the main factors why I'm in this position I am today mentally and physically, so, I'm indebted to him for that.'

Olympics: Teenage skateboarders steal the show in Paris

Olympics: Teenage skateboarders steal the show in Paris

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Arisa Trew, 14, led a pack of teenagers who swept the podium of the women's park skateboarding competition at the Paris Games on Tuesday

Draper draped in confidence ahead of French Open

Draper draped in confidence ahead of French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Draper has yet to taste victory at Roland Garros, having been forced to retire injured on his debut and suffering a five-set defeat in 2024 while adjusting to changes in his game.

Davis Cup: Canada storm into Final 8; Dutch survive

Davis Cup: Canada storm into Final 8; Dutch survive

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Canada powered into the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup for the third straight year with a victory over Britain on Sunday.

Paralympics: Armless archer Sheetal dominates ranking round

Paralympics: Armless archer Sheetal dominates ranking round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Sheetal Devi finished second in the women's individual compound open ranking round with a stunning performance to directly make a round of 16 entry

Williams stuns Trump, becomes oldest player to reach World snooker final

Williams stuns Trump, becomes oldest player to reach World snooker final

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Welshman Mark Williams rolled back the years and advanced to the World Snooker Championship final by defeating world number one Judd Trump 17-14 at the Crucible on Saturday, the 50-year old becoming the oldest player to reach the decider.

Peaty eyes 'three-peat' to extend rule in the pool

Peaty eyes 'three-peat' to extend rule in the pool

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Adam Peaty hopes to emulate retired American great Michael Phelps, the only swimmer to win gold in the same event at three successive Games, at the Paris Olympics.

Ravi Shastri 'Oozes Class' At Ascot

Ravi Shastri 'Oozes Class' At Ascot

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Ravi Shastri, a big fan of horse racing, was at his classy best as he attended the Royal Ascot -- the most famous horse racing event in Great Britain.

History In Minutes: When Europe Invaded Russia

History In Minutes: When Europe Invaded Russia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Syed Firdaus Ashraf marches through time to trace the bitter history between Russia and its West European neighbours.

Rublev outlasts Draper to win Qatar Open title

Rublev outlasts Draper to win Qatar Open title

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Russian Andrey Rublev was given a tough test early on, but finished in style to beat Britain's Jack Draper and win the Qatar Open.

Champions Trophy: Spain thump Britain, Aus thrash Pakistan

Champions Trophy: Spain thump Britain, Aus thrash Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Australia's Jamie Dwyer scored a hat-trick as the Kookaburras thrashed Pakistan 6-1 to top Pool A in the FIH Champions Trophy played in Auckland on Tuesday.

PIX: McKeown extends reign, Wiffen toast of Ireland

PIX: McKeown extends reign, Wiffen toast of Ireland

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Australian dominator Kaylee McKeown crushed Regan Smith to extend her reign over the 100 metres backstroke before Irish trailblazer Daniel Wiffen became his nation's first man to win an Olympic swimming medal with 800m freestyle gold on Tuesday.

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The Meerut Conspiracy Case was aimed at curbing communist influence in India. However, it fueled nationwide sympathy, shaping the course of leftist politics in the country.

India held to 2-2 draw by Britain in Azlan Shah opener

India held to 2-2 draw by Britain in Azlan Shah opener

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

After having maximum possession till the 2nd quarter, India finally took the lead in the 19th minute as Akashdeep Singh scored on rebound of a penalty corner.

'Britain siphoned off $44 trillion from India'

'Britain siphoned off $44 trillion from India'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'A very large part of this would have come from opium.'

Seville Edges Olympic Champ Lyles For 100m Title

Seville Edges Olympic Champ Lyles For 100m Title

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Oblique Seville left Olympic champion Noah Lyles chewing his dust on Saturday as the Jamaican blasted out of the blocks and kept the hammer down to win the London Diamond League 100 metres in a hot 9.86 seconds.