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WTC Final: All the interesting facts and figures

WTC Final: All the interesting facts and figures

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

This is India's second appearance in the WTC final after losing the inaugural game in 2021 to New Zealand.

Kenya's Isaac Kemboi hopes to stop brother from golden hat-trick in Rio Games

Kenya's Isaac Kemboi hopes to stop brother from golden hat-trick in Rio Games

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Ezekiel Kemboi won the steeplechase gold in 2004 at Athens and in 2012 at the London Games. His brother Isaac is hoping to replicate the success at the Rio Olympics in two years' time even if it means beating the champion sibling.

EPL PIX: Arsenal extend lead with win over Palace

EPL PIX: Arsenal extend lead with win over Palace

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Saka double against Palace sends Arsenal eight points clear

Tower of London guards Olympic treasure

Tower of London guards Olympic treasure

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

The Tower of London, used by British monarchs for over 600 years to hoard crowns and jewels, took delivery of its newest treasure on Monday when 4,700 gold, silver and bronze Olympic medals were handed over for safe-keeping.

Court allows Kalmadi to visit London for Olympics

Court allows Kalmadi to visit London for Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi, accused in a Games-related graft case, was on Friday allowed by a Delhi court to go to London for the 2012 Olympics.

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.

Gay athletes part of U.S. delegation for Sochi Games

Gay athletes part of U.S. delegation for Sochi Games

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The United States has named former tennis star Billie Jean King, one of the first prominent athletes to publicly acknowledge her homosexuality, to be in the U.S. delegation to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, where Russia's anti-gay policies have stirred controversy.

'Have lost my closest friend on other side of the border'

'Have lost my closest friend on other side of the border'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Alam sighed when he heard about Bedi's death before gathering his breath to pay tribute to one of the greatest spinners of all time.

Has Messi played his last game for Barcelona?

Has Messi played his last game for Barcelona?

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Messi's contract expires at the end of June and there has been no announcement on an extension.

PICS: Arsenal stage late escape, but title hopes hit

PICS: Arsenal stage late escape, but title hopes hit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Arsenal struck two late goals to escape with a point in a pulsating 3-3 home draw with bottom club Southampton but their Premier League title hopes suffered another setback on a Friday night of frazzled nerves in north London.

Can Haalaand break Salah's goal record?

Can Haalaand break Salah's goal record?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Arsenal play away to City on Wednesday hoping to regain their grip on the title race after securing draws in their last three games.

London Olympics inspiring figure-hugging fashions

London Olympics inspiring figure-hugging fashions

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

As London prepares to host the Olympic Games this summer, fashion designers in the British capital are turning to sport for inspiration, ushering in an era of sleek, figure-hugging dresses and coats which celebrate the female figure.

IOC disqualifies four Russians from London Olympics over doping

IOC disqualifies four Russians from London Olympics over doping

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The IOC said all four -- Victoria Valyukevich, a triple jumper who was eighth in the women's competition, hammer throwers Gulfiya Khanafeeva and Mariia Bespalova, and weightlifter Khadzhimurat Akkaev, who did not compete due to a back injury, had tested positive for anabolic steroid turinabol.

May 13: When Parineeti-Raghav...

May 13: When Parineeti-Raghav...

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha are set to get engaged on Saturday.

Bayern sign England striker Kane from Tottenham

Bayern sign England striker Kane from Tottenham

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Bayern said the 30-year-old striker was signed until 2027 after protracted talks between the two clubs.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second hundred of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, guiding Saurashtra to a comfortable 242 for four against Rajasthan on the opening day of their Group A match, in Jaipur on Friday.

Shaw set for English county stint after Duleep Trophy

Shaw set for English county stint after Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Prithvi Shaw will be plying his trade for English county side Northamptonshire after finishing his Duleep Trophy engagements later this month.

Sinimole misses Olympic berth again

Sinimole misses Olympic berth again

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

India's middle distance runner Sinimole Paulose's last ditch effort to qualify for the London Olympics failed to meet expectations after she finished second in the women's 1500m at the Savo Games in Lapinlahti, Finland.

EPL PIX: Big wins for City, Spurs; Forest stun Chelsea

EPL PIX: Big wins for City, Spurs; Forest stun Chelsea

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Hockey pitch to turn blue for London Olympics

Hockey pitch to turn blue for London Olympics

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

The FIH is set to conduct the hockey matches of the upcoming London Olympics on blue turf in place of the traditional green, while the balls will be yellow in colour.

Two Chelsea players to miss rest of the season

Two Chelsea players to miss rest of the season

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Chelsea's interim manager Frank Lampard provided an update on the injured players, stating Reece James and Mason Mount will miss the rest of the season.

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Images from the Euro 2024 qualifying matches on Friday.

PM Modi lauds India's Olympic success in I-Day speech

PM Modi lauds India's Olympic success in I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded India's athletes for their spectacular showing at the Tokyo Olympics, saying their tremendous show has inspired the youth of the country.

Russian doping whistleblower out of Rio Games after controversial decision

Russian doping whistleblower out of Rio Games after controversial decision

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Yulia Stepanova, the key whistleblower in the Russian doping scandal that almost led to her country being completely excluded from the Rio de Janeiro Games, will miss the Olympics after the runner was controversially ruled out due to her doping past.

Lord Paul's portrait to feature at London exhibition

Lord Paul's portrait to feature at London exhibition

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Under the project, The World in London, the Photographers' Gallery commissioned 204 photographic portraits of Londoners, each originating from one of the nations competing at the London Olympics and Paralympic games from Friday.

'London's Olympic stadium not fit for soccer'

'London's Olympic stadium not fit for soccer'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

London's Olympic Stadium is not fit for football and risks turning into a white elephant after this year's Games, the chairman of third-tier English club Leyton Orient warned on Thursday.

Indian contributes to London's success

Indian contributes to London's success

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul was also a part of London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games.

Satwik-Chirag unstoppable; climb to all-time high ranking

Satwik-Chirag unstoppable; climb to all-time high ranking

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Satwik-Chirag pair achieves career-best world no. 2 ranking

King of Queen's, Alcaraz is World No 1!

King of Queen's, Alcaraz is World No 1!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

It was only Alcaraz's third tournament on grass, but the way he marched through the draw augurs well for his prospects at Wimbledon, where he will be seeded number one.

Let's get inked! Beer and a tattoo: Champ Vondrousova's wishlist

Let's get inked! Beer and a tattoo: Champ Vondrousova's wishlist

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Marketa Vondrousova plans to celebrate with beer and a new tattoo after becoming one of the most unlikely Wimbledon champions by beating Ons Jabeur in the final on Saturday.

Wimbledon PIX: Jabeur ends Elena's title defence; Sabalenka ousts Keys

Wimbledon PIX: Jabeur ends Elena's title defence; Sabalenka ousts Keys

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Ons Jabeur gained revenge for her defeat in last year's final when she surged back to beat third-seeded defending champion Kazakh Elena Rybakina.

WTC Final: Who Will Own The Mace?

WTC Final: Who Will Own The Mace?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'You need all the departments to do well for you,' Rohit Sharma explained. 'And I thought our strength really has been all three departments.'

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Will BJP campaigners start using the term 'Ram Rajya' to refer to the nation under Modi's rule, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

'It is for India to lose the WTC final'

'It is for India to lose the WTC final'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Talking about the pace department, Panesar picked Umesh Yadav as the third pacer ahead of Shardul Thakur. Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj are automatic selections in the playing eleven.

WTC final: 'India have some class fast bowlers'

WTC final: 'India have some class fast bowlers'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon doesn't believe Australia's preparations for the World Test Championship final will be affected by the talk around the Ashes.

Injured Shaw set to miss majority of domestic season

Injured Shaw set to miss majority of domestic season

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The 23-year-old suffered an injury during Northamptonshire's one-day championship fixture against Durham last month. According to ESPNcricinfo further scans revealed the injury was a lot worse than initially expected.

London Olympics countdown clock makes false start

London Olympics countdown clock makes false start

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

London Olympic organisers were left red-faced on Tuesday when a huge clock in Trafalgar Square marking the countdown to the 2012 Games stopped just hours after being unveiled at a glitzy ceremony.

The US Great Game in Kabul Begins!

The US Great Game in Kabul Begins!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

There is no better way to address the security threat emanating from ISIS and other terrorist groups in Afghanistan than by co-opting the Taliban, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

London Chess Classic: Anand loses to Nakamura

London Chess Classic: Anand loses to Nakamura

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

This is Anand's sixth loss to American in Classical chess and the Indian ace will now have to do a lot of hard work to catch up in the last five rounds.

PIX: Real Madrid down Braga; Arsenal, United win

PIX: Real Madrid down Braga; Arsenal, United win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.