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Indian boxing fans WILL WATCH Manny v Mayweather megafight

Indian boxing fans WILL WATCH Manny v Mayweather megafight

Rediff.com2 May 2015

The fans can watch the bout live on Indian television.

1 pound! That's the advantage Mayweather has over Manny

1 pound! That's the advantage Mayweather has over Manny

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Manny Pacquiao weighed in one pound lighter than American Floyd Mayweather after the Filipino was welcomed by deafening cheers from his supporters.

PIX: Anushka, Ranveer, Shraddha watch NH10

PIX: Anushka, Ranveer, Shraddha watch NH10

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

A look at the pictures from the special screening.

Will shooters benefit from Rathore's rise to sports minister?

Will shooters benefit from Rathore's rise to sports minister?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The National Rifle Association of India on Sunday welcomed the appointment of Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore as sports minister, saying the Olympics silver medallist would "add immense value to the development and growth of sports".

'The Flying Sikh will live forever. RIP'

'The Flying Sikh will live forever. RIP'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

From Neeraj Chopra to Harbhajan Singh to Saina Mirza, India's top sportsperson mourned the passing away of one of the country's biggest sporting icons.

Gold-chasing India will stick to their mantra at Paris Games

Gold-chasing India will stick to their mantra at Paris Games

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'Right now hockey is totally changed and anyone can beat anyone depending on the day. It depends on how many chances you create.'

How government is encouraging Rio-bound athletes...

How government is encouraging Rio-bound athletes...

Rediff.com24 May 2016

In a bid to ensure that Olympic medallists get immediate recognition, the Sports Ministry said medal winners from the upcoming Rio Games will be considered for this year's Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards.

How 'Goodwill Ambassador' Salman plans to promote India's Olympic stars

How 'Goodwill Ambassador' Salman plans to promote India's Olympic stars

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Aiming to put the spotlight on athletes and energise fans to motivate them to be at their best, the 50-year-old star has started a campaign to introduce the players with a tweet.

PIX: Mouni Roy, Giaa Manek, Jeetendra at ITA awards

PIX: Mouni Roy, Giaa Manek, Jeetendra at ITA awards

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Check out the star arrivals.

Shorts: Ramkumar downs Nagal to make MSLTA Challenger semis

Shorts: Ramkumar downs Nagal to make MSLTA Challenger semis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

'Welcome home guys!' Manipur to host India for first time

'Welcome home guys!' Manipur to host India for first time

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Better late than never! That's the thought on Manipuris minds as they gear up to host their first ever international tournament from Wednesday.

Hrithik Roshan parties with Priyanka, Parineeti

Hrithik Roshan parties with Priyanka, Parineeti

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Boxam International: Manish Kaushik strikes gold

Boxam International: Manish Kaushik strikes gold

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Manish defeated Denmark's Nikolai Terteryan in a split decision.

Manju Rani ends phenomenal world run with silver

Manju Rani ends phenomenal world run with silver

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The Haryana-boxer went down 1-4 to the second-seeded local favourite in the first final of the day.

PM hosts Asian Games medallists, lauds their feats

PM hosts Asian Games medallists, lauds their feats

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, felicitated the medal winners from the recently-concluded Asian Games over a breakfast meeting at his residence and said sportspersons do as much for the country as political leaders.

Bollywood's Most Money-Making Sports Movies

Bollywood's Most Money-Making Sports Movies

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Loved Mary Kom? You might want to see this list of other memorable sports films Bollywood has churned out over the years.

Tokyo Olympics: Boxer Vikas ousted in opening round

Tokyo Olympics: Boxer Vikas ousted in opening round

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Indian boxer Vikas Krishan (69kg) was out-punched 0-5 and left with a bloodied eye by local favourite Sewonrets Quincy Mensah Okazawa as he bowed out of the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.

'When I told my friends I was doing a film with Aishwarya, they were so jealous'

'When I told my friends I was doing a film with Aishwarya, they were so jealous'

Rediff.com17 May 2016

'Aishwarya is the most beautiful women in the world. I still remember when I was in school and college, I used to see her in commercials and I always felt she was the best.' Darshan Kumar gushes about his new co-star.

Sports sagas: When real life inspired reel...

Sports sagas: When real life inspired reel...

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Rediff.com gives you a look at films in the past that have captured the lives of sporting icons, and their rise to glory, on the silver screen.

Sindhu sidesteps minister's offer, says Gopichand is 'the best coach'

Sindhu sidesteps minister's offer, says Gopichand is 'the best coach'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

India's Olympic silver-medallist P V Sindhu, who captured the imagination of the entire nation by winning a silver medal at the Rio Olympics, has ignored Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali's offer for a 'better coach', saying that her current guru Pullela Gopichand is the 'best coach' for her.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 4

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 4

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

Zareen, Borgohain seal C'wealth Games berths with easy wins

Zareen, Borgohain seal C'wealth Games berths with easy wins

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Nitu (48kg) and Jasmine (60kg) were the others boxers who sealed spots for the quadrennial event, in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Priyanka party with Bhansali

PIX: Shah Rukh, Priyanka party with Bhansali

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

A look at the guest list.

All Olympics-bound Indian athletes will be vaccinated: IOA

All Olympics-bound Indian athletes will be vaccinated: IOA

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Thursday said all the Tokyo Games-bound athletes and officials have got their first COVID-19 vaccine and they will get their second doses before their departure from the country for the multi-sporting spectacle.

PIX: Kangana, Rekha party with Priyanka

PIX: Kangana, Rekha party with Priyanka

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

PeeCee parites with her friends from the industry.

'People are still dying and the wounds run deep'

'People are still dying and the wounds run deep'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'You can still hear gunshots, and this time even children know they are not normal.'

BJP set to get working majority in Rajya Sabha

BJP set to get working majority in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The BJP is still short of the halfway mark of 123 in the 245-member House, but can now muster a 'working' majority with help of allies, friendly parties, some Independents and nominated members.

Sports Shorts: India tops medal tally in Asia Cup cycling

Sports Shorts: India tops medal tally in Asia Cup cycling

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Sports Shorts: Aus sports now have gender equality in salaries

Sports Shorts: Aus sports now have gender equality in salaries

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The CEOs of Cricket Australia, the National Rugby League and Football Federation Australia, have signed up to the "Pathway to Pay Equality" report by the Male Champions of Change Institute (MCC), which details a milestone-based approach to achieving pay equity between male and female athletes.

Salman Khan: Will do my best

Salman Khan: Will do my best

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Sarita was robbed'

'Sarita was robbed'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'Sarita is the most abused and unsupported Indian boxer of all time.'

PIX: Starry affair at Eden Gardens

PIX: Starry affair at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) left no stone unturned to make the occasion a memorable one.

Salman fulfills promise, to pay Olympians through IOA

Salman fulfills promise, to pay Olympians through IOA

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Bollywood actor Salman Khan lived up to his promise of paying Rs 1.01 lakh to all the participants of Rio Olympic Games and has requested the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to send him details of the athletes. Salman, who was the goodwill ambassador of the Indian contingent at this year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, had earlier this month pledged to present a cheque of Rs 1,01,000 to each of the athletes.

India's Nitu, Saweety are World Boxing Champions

India's Nitu, Saweety are World Boxing Champions

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Nitu has been in supreme form throughout the tournament, winning her first three bouts by RSC (referee stops contest).

Why there is a desperation to end India's poor run...

Why there is a desperation to end India's poor run...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Eleven days of action have failed to bring India, that won a record six medals in London four years ago, a single podium finish and there's growing desperation to end this poor run.

World C'ships: Nikhat, Nitu punch their way into finals

World C'ships: Nikhat, Nitu punch their way into finals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

In the rematch of last year's quarter-finals, Nitu and Balkibekova went all guns blazing in the first round. However, the Kazakh was dominant and took the round 2-3.

Antony, Chidambaram, Swamy, Raut among 72 retiring RS members

Antony, Chidambaram, Swamy, Raut among 72 retiring RS members

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said legislators across the country should be driven by passion, performance and procedural integrity, and desist from disrupting law-making bodies.

Borgohain ensures India first boxing medal at Tokyo Games

Borgohain ensures India first boxing medal at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

India's Simranjit Kaur made an early exit from the Olympics after losing to Thailand's Sudaporn Seesondee in the pre-quarter-finals of the women's lightweight (57-60kg) boxing, in Tokyo, on Friday.

SAI extends contracts of 32 foreign coaches

SAI extends contracts of 32 foreign coaches

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

SAI said the decision was taken to ensure that athletes bound for Tokyo Games, postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, have continuity in their training.

PIX: Kangna, Priyanka's star-studded bash for National award win

PIX: Kangna, Priyanka's star-studded bash for National award win

Rediff.com5 May 2015

When formerly warring stars throw a joint bash, are fireworks involved?