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Budwiser's EPIC response to Qatar beer ban

Budwiser's EPIC response to Qatar beer ban

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Budweiser World Cup campaign curbed, not crashed, by Qatar beer ban

ISL: Mumbai City end Chennaiyin's run, stay top of points table

ISL: Mumbai City end Chennaiyin's run, stay top of points table

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Chennaiyin were off to a good start, but in no time Mumbai were back to doing what they do best, keep the ball and dictate the tempo of the game.

T20 World Cup: Why Indian players took the knee...

T20 World Cup: Why Indian players took the knee...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

ptain Virat Kohli shed light on why the Indian players took the knee ahead of the start of the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

Hardik hoping to bowl closer to knock-outs

Hardik hoping to bowl closer to knock-outs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

India's swashbuckling all-rounder Hardik Pandya made it clear on Sunday that he will not resume bowling until at least the ICC T20 World Cup closes in on the knock-outs.

US airstrike hits plotter of another Kabul airport attack

US airstrike hits plotter of another Kabul airport attack

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

An explosion was reported in the capital city of Afghanistan. Sputnik reported citing local sources that the blast was the result of a rocket landing on a residential building near the Kabul airport and that it had killed a child,

F1: Hamilton on pole in Qatar with Verstappen second

F1: Hamilton on pole in Qatar with Verstappen second

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Hamilton said he had not been feeling well on Thursday and Friday, when he was also up until midnight working with his engineers.

Hardik Pandya to skip Ranji Trophy

Hardik Pandya to skip Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

It is expected that Hardik will return to competitive cricket in the Indian Premier League, where he is set to make his maiden appearance as a full-time captain with the CVC-owned Ahmedabad franchise.

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World Cup.

Historic! Two Saudi women to compete in Dakar Rally

Historic! Two Saudi women to compete in Dakar Rally

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Women were not allowed to drive cars in Saudi Arabia until a ban was lifted in 2018. "I soon realised that I was unlocking doors and breaking down barriers with my achievements. We are paving the way for females to understand the journey we are taking and to join us."

Ricciardo blasts 'Hollywood' coverage of F1 crash

Ricciardo blasts 'Hollywood' coverage of F1 crash

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Ricciardo said Formula One was lucky it was not having to deal with a very different story.

PICS: Thomas, Lyles win 200m in Diamond League opener

PICS: Thomas, Lyles win 200m in Diamond League opener

Rediff.com14 May 2022

American duo Gabby Thomas and Noah Lyles took impressive 200 metres victories and two men posted monster, wind-assisted 90 metre javelin throws as the Diamond League season got underway on a lively night in front of a noisy crowd in Doha on Friday.

Russia hands over World Cup hosting duties to Qatar

Russia hands over World Cup hosting duties to Qatar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday handed over the mantle of World Cup host to the emir of Qatar, whose country will stage the 2022 edition of the tournament.

Will FIFA take action against Qatar after t-shirt protest?

Will FIFA take action against Qatar after t-shirt protest?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Qatar's national team could face disciplinary action from FIFA after players warmed up for a World Cup qualifier against South Korea in T-shirts showing support for the country's emir.

Hamilton wins in Qatar with Verstappen second

Hamilton wins in Qatar with Verstappen second

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton won the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday to cut Max Verstappen's overall Formula One lead to eight points with two races remaining.

US owned Haas terminate Russian racer Mazepin's contract

US owned Haas terminate Russian racer Mazepin's contract

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Mazepin called the decision to terminate his contract a 'unilateral step' and said 'no process was followed' in reaching it.

PIX: Mick Schumacher tests with Ferrari in Bahrain

PIX: Mick Schumacher tests with Ferrari in Bahrain

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Mick Schumacher, son of seven times world champion Michael, made his Formula One test debut with Ferrari on Tuesday at the Bahrain circuit, where 15 years ago his father won the first Grand Prix in the Middle East.

Gavaskar dissects India's T20 WC debacle

Gavaskar dissects India's T20 WC debacle

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Gavaskar also cited fielding as one the reason for India's below-par performance.

Modi thanks Bhutan for highest civilian honour

Modi thanks Bhutan for highest civilian honour

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The prime minister tweeted that he admires Bhutan for its unique model of sustainable development and the deeply spiritual way of life.

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Pro-Palestinian sympathies among fans have also spilt into stadiums as four Arab teams compete

Verstappen ends F1 season with win in Abu Dhabi

Verstappen ends F1 season with win in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Max Verstappen won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix from pole position for Red Bull on Sunday.

Warner silences critics with super gig at T20 WC

Warner silences critics with super gig at T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Warner was dropped from the playing XI by his IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad and there were some who questioned his selection in the Australian line-up.

Key Moments In India's Big Win

Key Moments In India's Big Win

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

India finally made their presence felt as they thrashed Afghanistan by 66 runs on Wednesday to keep alive their slim hopes of reaching the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals.

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The overwhelming feeling at the end of COP 27 was that despite decades of meetings and landmark accords, like the Paris Agreement, the world was still not doing enough to slow the climate crisis, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

How T20 Leagues Are Killing The Spirit Of Cricket

How T20 Leagues Are Killing The Spirit Of Cricket

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Just like it happens in football, where everybody from around the world wants to play in European leagues, every cricketer would dream to play in the Big Bash, IPL and The Hundred, explains Abhishek Singh.

PIX: New Zealand dent India's semis hopes after big win

PIX: New Zealand dent India's semis hopes after big win

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between India and New Zealand, in Dubai, on Sunday.

Qatar ruler abdicates in favour of son

Qatar ruler abdicates in favour of son

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Qatar's ruler Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has transferred power to the 33-year-old crown prince.

That Man Afridi!

That Man Afridi!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Man Of The Match Shaheen Afridi stole the show on Sunday with his brilliant bowling against India. The Pakistani pacer sent back the in-form opening pair of K L Rahul and Rohit Sharma with unplayable balls to set the tone for Pakistan's imposing victory by 10 wickets.

Qatar interested in hosting 2032 Olympic Games

Qatar interested in hosting 2032 Olympic Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

It has invested billions of dollars in preparing for the 2022 soccer World Cup. However, human rights groups have criticised the treatment of migrant workers.

Drones over Punjab: Need for offensive action

Drones over Punjab: Need for offensive action

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'If UAV technology is used by the adversary to target VIPs or strategic targets it would be a different ball game altogether,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Grosjean's 28 second struggle to stay alive, in his own words

Grosjean's 28 second struggle to stay alive, in his own words

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

I think about my kids. I say 'No, they cannot lose their dad today.'

Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for Winter Olympics

Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for Winter Olympics

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Friday for the 2022 Winter Olympics and a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, bringing with him a deal to increase natural gas supplies to China amid rising tension with the West.

How Shaheen Afridi plotted Indian batters' dismissals

How Shaheen Afridi plotted Indian batters' dismissals

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'I had planned to dismiss Virat but he is the NO 1 player. There is no difference in the batting of Babar and Virat.'

Kalmadi is Asian Athletics Association Life President

Kalmadi is Asian Athletics Association Life President

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Tainted Indian sports administrator Suresh Kalmadi has been made Life President of the Asian Athletics Association for his "work in the development of athletics in the continent" during his 13-year tenure as the head of organisation from 2000.

PIX: Golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

PIX: Golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

India's teenage shooting sensations extended their dominance in the ongoing ISSF World Cup in New Delhi on Monday, winning the mixed team gold medals in both the 10m air pistol and 10m air rifle events to continue their stupendous run of form in the run-up to this year's Olympics.

New Zealand not bothered about 'underdogs' tag

New Zealand not bothered about 'underdogs' tag

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'It's great that we're playing our neighbour on the other side of the world and in a World Cup final, and a really exciting prospect for both teams. It's another match and another opportunity for us as a team to go.'

F1: Norris signs multi-year extension with McLaren

F1: Norris signs multi-year extension with McLaren

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'In Lando and Daniel we have a hugely talented and exciting driver line-up, and this announcement is a strong signal of commitment to the next chapter for McLaren from 2022 onwards.'

Tendulkar assesses India's loss to New Zealand

Tendulkar assesses India's loss to New Zealand

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Tendulkar said Indian batters were forced to play big shots as they were not given easy singles by New Zealand and the bowlers lacked penetration while defending a low total of 110.

Teenage shooter Vihan wins Asiad silver in men's double trap

Teenage shooter Vihan wins Asiad silver in men's double trap

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

As a 14-year-old, Vihan had grabbed four gold medals at Shotgun Nationals Championship last year.

Tokyo Games: JOY and AGONY

Tokyo Games: JOY and AGONY

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

The Tokyo Olympics produced many, many, many emotional moments for the athletes and their coaches...

Coach Reid 'privileged' to be part of India's hockey revival

Coach Reid 'privileged' to be part of India's hockey revival

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

India's men's hockey coach Graham Reid hailed his players after the come from behind victory over Germany in the Olympics men's hockey play-off on Thursday.