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World University Games: Jadhav grabs gold in archery

World University Games: Jadhav grabs gold in archery

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Jadhav strikes gold, Parneet silver as India end WUG archery campaign with five medals

'I Want Britain To Apologise'

'I Want Britain To Apologise'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Akshay Kumar wants an apology too: 'I want the British government and King Charles to watch the film. The apology is bound to happen.'

Don't Expect A Reprieve From Trump!

Don't Expect A Reprieve From Trump!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'There are times when India should stand up without hesitation and voice its indignation over the US' pressure tactic. This is one such moment,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Manika to play Britain's Hursey in Olympic TT opener

Manika to play Britain's Hursey in Olympic TT opener

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Ace Indian paddler and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Manika Batra will take on Great Britain's Anna Hursey in the women's singles opening round

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Just when you think you have seen enough of him, the genial goalkeeper from Kerala conjures up something special and leaves you pleasantly surprised.

Sreejesh's heroics save the day for India

Sreejesh's heroics save the day for India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Sreejesh was the cynosure of all eyes as he consistently denied Great Britain scoring opportunities

India gears up for historic World Para athletics

India gears up for historic World Para athletics

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Preparations for the World Para Athletics Championships are going as per schedule with laying of Mondo tracks in both competition venue and training area set to be completed by September 1

USA secure Olympic spot as cricket makes historic return

USA secure Olympic spot as cricket makes historic return

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Cricket will make a triumphant return to the Olympics at the 2028 Los Angeles Games after a 128-year absence, with six teams vying for top honors in both the men's and women's competitions. The sport was last featured in the 1900 Paris Olympics. The qualification process for the 2028 Games is yet to be confirmed, but the USA, as host nation, is likely to receive a direct spot, leaving five qualification places up for grabs.

How To Apply to The University of Nottingham's GREAT scholarship

How To Apply to The University of Nottingham's GREAT scholarship

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The GREAT scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of 10,000 to students pursuing a one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

Olympics Hockey: Britain hand India women third defeat

Olympics Hockey: Britain hand India women third defeat

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The 1-4 defeat put India out of the reckoning for a place in the knock-out stage at the Tokyo Olympics.

Archery World Cup: Deepika, Salunkhe enter semis

Archery World Cup: Deepika, Salunkhe enter semis

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Compound mixed team in bronze play-off, Deepika, Salunkhe in recurve individual semis

UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestine state

UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestine state

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

The UK formally recognized the state of Palestine, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizing the need to revive hope for peace and a two-state solution in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The announcement comes amid growing international pressure for a ceasefire and a resolution to the crisis in Gaza.

Verbeek-Siniakova win Wimbledon mixed doubles crown

Verbeek-Siniakova win Wimbledon mixed doubles crown

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Czech Katerina Siniakova and Sem Verbeek of the Netherlands claimed the Wimbledon mixed doubles title on Thursday, defeating Britain's Joe Salisbury and Brazilian Luisa Stefani 7-6(3), 7-6(3).

PIX: Monfils unleashes the magic in another five-set epic

PIX: Monfils unleashes the magic in another five-set epic

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Gael Monfils thrilled the Roland Garros crowd with his 12th five-set victory at the French Open on Tuesday before revealing that he does not enjoy having to dig himself out of deep holes at Grand Slams.

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 2, 2024

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 2, 2024

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

India schedule for the fifth day of the Paris Paralympics on Monday.

Harmanpreet, Savita shine at Hockey India awards

Harmanpreet, Savita shine at Hockey India awards

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

India captain Harmanpreet Singh and senior goalkeeper Savita Punia won the Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior Player of the Year award.

Britain's Norrie stuns Alcaraz in Rio final

Britain's Norrie stuns Alcaraz in Rio final

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Britain's Cameron Norrie fought back from a set down to beat world number two Carlos Alcaraz 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 in the Rio Open final on Sunday.

Women's hockey: India waste 2-0 lead, held by Britain

Women's hockey: India waste 2-0 lead, held by Britain

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

India frittered away a 2-0 lead and were held by Great Britain in their last match of the women's hockey team's tour of England, in Marlow, on Friday.

Beckham gets knighthood in King Charles birthday honours

Beckham gets knighthood in King Charles birthday honours

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Former England soccer captain David Beckham officially received Knighthood from King Charles III on Saturday. He was honoured for his outstanding contribution to sport and charity.

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Lehecka struck eight aces and converted four of eight break chances to secure the first Top 3 win of his career.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 4, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 4, 2024

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Sunday, Day 9 of the Paris Olympics: (All timings in IST)

Qatar Open: Alcaraz overpowers Cilic; on course for Djokovic clash

Qatar Open: Alcaraz overpowers Cilic; on course for Djokovic clash

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz overcame Croatia's Marin Cilic to reach the round of 16 at the Qatar Open.

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.

Great opportunity for youngsters to familiarise with play style: Harmanpreet

Great opportunity for youngsters to familiarise with play style: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Captain Harmanpreet Singh wants the young Indian hockey players to get familiar with the playing styles of the best teams in the world during the FIH Pro League, and hoped the country would seal a direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a title-winning run in Bhubaneswar.

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Third seed Andrey Rublev suffered a first round exit after his Qatar Open title, losing to qualifier Quentin Halys 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) at the Dubai Open on Tuesday.

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.

Alcaraz drops set to Italian qualifier Nardi in Doha

Alcaraz drops set to Italian qualifier Nardi in Doha

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz withstood a charge from qualifier Luca Nardi for a 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 victory in the second round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha on Wednesday.

Alcaraz battles past Dutch wild card in first round

Alcaraz battles past Dutch wild card in first round

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain was pushed to three sets before finishing off Dutch wild card Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the ABN AMRO Open.

'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.

India secures Archery team spots for Paris Olympics

India secures Archery team spots for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Based on the latest world rankings, India's archers secured team quota places for both the men's and women's categories at the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Modi's Day Out In Canada

Modi's Day Out In Canada

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

PM being welcomed by the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Mark Joseph Carney on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit at Kananaskis, in Canada on June 17, 2025.

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

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.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 6, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 6, 2024

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Tuesday, Day 11 of the Paris Olympics: (All timings in IST):

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.

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.

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.

Medal alert! Nitesh enters men's badminton SL3 final

Medal alert! Nitesh enters men's badminton SL3 final

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

The IIT Mandi graduate thus ensured that India return with a medal from the SL3 category, after Pramod Bhagat clinched the gold when para badminton made its debut three years ago in Tokyo.

India edge Britain to make men's Olympics hockey semis

India edge Britain to make men's Olympics hockey semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The eight-time Olympic champions, who will play in the last four stage at the Games after 49 years, will take on Belgium, who beat Spain 3-1 in another quarter-final earlier.

SEE: What PM Modi said to hockey team...

SEE: What PM Modi said to hockey team...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Indian men's hockey team after their bronze medal triumph at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.