News for 'Jonathan Edwards'

Like Zendaya's Look From Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey London Premiere?

Like Zendaya's Look From Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey London Premiere?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Director Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film The Odyssey made its star-studded debut in London, drawing Hollywood's elite to the red carpet.

Olsson admires 'ideal' Edwards

Olsson admires 'ideal' Edwards

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003

Edwards to retire after world meet

Edwards to retire after world meet

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Edwards pulls out of triple jump final

Edwards pulls out of triple jump final

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003

The Briton jumped twice before retiring to the side of the track.

Para Worlds: Praveen braves injury to claim high jump bronze

Para Worlds: Praveen braves injury to claim high jump bronze

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Paris Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar had to settle for bronze in the men's T64 high jump at the Asian Para Games after clearing a season's best 2.00 metres.

Jurassic World Rebirth Review: Time Pass

Jurassic World Rebirth Review: Time Pass

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

As a nothing-better-to-do weekend watch, Jurassic World Rebirth is fine. But the franchise is losing steam, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Blackout curtains will let London athletes sleep in

Blackout curtains will let London athletes sleep in

Rediff.com16 May 2012

If the sun shines on the London Olympics athletes will not have to worry about being woken up early by its rays thanks to blackout curtains installed in every apartment in the Games village.

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The BAFTAs were held at London's Royal Festival Hall on February 16.

Olsson, Isinbayeva shine

Olsson, Isinbayeva shine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2006

Triple jumper Olsson was almost half a metre better than second-placed Nathan Douglas of Britain with a leap of 17.67, the best in Europe this year, at the European Athletics championships.

Beckham leads London Olympic bid

Beckham leads London Olympic bid

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

Olsson wins triple jump

Olsson wins triple jump

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003

Olsson inherits triple jump mantle

Olsson inherits triple jump mantle

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Last year the Swede won six of his eight indoor competitions and all 15 outdoors.

Rishi Sunak joins Oxford, Stanford in academic roles

Rishi Sunak joins Oxford, Stanford in academic roles

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken on new academic roles at the University of Oxford and Stanford University, both alma maters of the Conservative Party member of Parliament. Sunak will join Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government as a member of the World Leaders Circle and a Distinguished Fellow, while at Stanford, he will be the William C Edwards Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Sunak expressed his enthusiasm for contributing to both institutions, highlighting their leading research in global challenges, economic policy, and technological advancements. He emphasized the significance of his education at both universities in shaping his life and career. The appointments have been welcomed by both institutions, with leaders praising Sunak's expertise and experience in global affairs and economic policy.

Kirk Edwards ton helps Windies 'A' beat India 'A' and clinch series

Kirk Edwards ton helps Windies 'A' beat India 'A' and clinch series

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

A chanceless century by Kirk Edwards, followed by a fine display in the field, enabled West Indies 'A' beat India 'A' by 45 runs in the third and final one-dayer at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Thursday. The victory gave the West Indies a 2-1 triumph in the three-match List A series, following victories in the second and third unofficial ODIs.

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

NZ face WI in virtual knockout, rain threatens to derail England again

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Afghanistan (6 points) will not only look to secure two points against the Dutch (4 points) but also aim to win big and improve the net run-rate

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

Rediff.com31 May 2024

T20 World Cup Squads

Go WILD On OTT This Week

Go WILD On OTT This Week

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

From panthers to crocodiles, Sukanya Verma gives you a wild menu on OTT this week.

'Stars align' for American Taylor to claim second Olympic gold

'Stars align' for American Taylor to claim second Olympic gold

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Christian Taylor of the United States retained his Olympic men's triple jump title on Tuesday, recording the longest jump of the year to claim the podium top spot.

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The king and his wife, Camilla, the queen consort, travelled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey -- a distance of 2.2-km -- at a stately pace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach bearing a gilded crown, which was commissioned for Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.

U-19 World Cup: Australia trounce Afghanistan to enter final

U-19 World Cup: Australia trounce Afghanistan to enter final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Australia sauntered into the ICC Under-19 World Cup final by dashing Afghanistan's dream run with a six-wicket victory, built around Jack Edward's half-century after some splendid bowling, in Christchurch, on Monday.

Gatlin storms to 9.74 seconds 100m lifetime best

Gatlin storms to 9.74 seconds 100m lifetime best

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Justin Gatlin blasted out a warning that he is ready to challenge Usain Bolt's 100 metres hegemony when he stormed to a lifetime best 9.74 seconds to win the event in the opening Diamond League meeting of the season on Friday.

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump silver

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump silver

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Breaks Asian record.

Sports Shorts: Maradona to visit Kolkata for a 2-day trip in September

Sports Shorts: Maradona to visit Kolkata for a 2-day trip in September

Rediff.com3 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

5 men to watch out for at World Athletics Championships

5 men to watch out for at World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Brief profile of five male athletes to watch out for at the August 22-30 world championships in Beijing.

Oscars 2023: Naatu Naatu, Elephant Whisperers Win!

Oscars 2023: Naatu Naatu, Elephant Whisperers Win!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

A quick look at the winners of the 95th Annual Academy Awards.

'Madman, racist, sexist pig': Obama's thoughts on Trump

'Madman, racist, sexist pig': Obama's thoughts on Trump

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The remarks are reported in Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats' Campaigns to Defeat Donald Trump, by Edward-Isaac Dovere, a staff writer at the Atlantic magazine, which will be published next week.

Steve Waugh's son named in Australia U-19 WC squad

Steve Waugh's son named in Australia U-19 WC squad

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The side, led by Jason Sangha, also includes Will Sutherland, son of Cricket Australia's (CA) chief executive James Sutherland. Sutherland Jr is the vice-captain of the side.

Yuvraj, Sharma shine as India 'A' crush West Indies 'A' in T20

Yuvraj, Sharma shine as India 'A' crush West Indies 'A' in T20

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

An inspired Yuvraj Singh once again led from the front with an all-round effort while leg-spinner Rahul Sharma produced a five-for as India 'A' cantered to a crushing 93-run win in the one-off Twenty20 match against the West Indies 'A'.

Pujara-led India 'A' wary of Windies after losing ODI series

Pujara-led India 'A' wary of Windies after losing ODI series

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Led by the in-form Cheteshwar Pujara, India 'A' will eye revenge for the ODI series loss when they take on a confident West Indies 'A' in the unofficial three-Test series, starting at the Gangotri Glades, in Mysore, on Wednesday.

Carter's century steers Windies 'A' past India 'A' in 2nd match

Carter's century steers Windies 'A' past India 'A' in 2nd match

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

India's bowlers found the going tough after a good start as Jonathan Carter smashed his way to a remarkable century and took West Indies 'A' to 279 for 6, in the second unofficial one-dayer at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Carter dominated the West Indies innings, smashing the Indian attack to all corners of the ground, in an impressive 133 off 132 balls.

PIX: India crowned Under-19 World Champions

PIX: India crowned Under-19 World Champions

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Australia looked on course for a total in the range of 250 in the 40th over before India's spinners took charge. The Jason Sangha-led side lost its last six wickets for 33 runs and was dismissed in 47.2 overs.

PHOTOS: Taylor wins triple jump gold with second-longest ever leap

PHOTOS: Taylor wins triple jump gold with second-longest ever leap

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

A summary of Thursday's events at the World Athletics Championships.

YOUR favourite Terminator movie? VOTE!

YOUR favourite Terminator movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Take part in this fun poll now!

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

ICC annual awards: Bhuvneshwar among the five players nominated

ICC annual awards: Bhuvneshwar among the five players nominated

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has emerged as one of the five players nominated for the LG People's Choice Award ahead of the ICC annual awards.

When YOUR superheroes showed up in New York!

When YOUR superheroes showed up in New York!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The New York Comic Con played host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies and television.

US denies Pakistan cooperated on Osama raid

US denies Pakistan cooperated on Osama raid

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The White House has rejected a revelation by a prominent US journalist who claimed that an operative of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence had revealed the hideout of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden who was later killed in a raid by American commandos.