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Milkha Singh honoured at House of Lords

Milkha Singh honoured at House of Lords

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh was honoured for his services to sports at a special event at the House of Lords on Friday.

12-year-old Sarfaraz does a Sachin

12-year-old Sarfaraz does a Sachin

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

At a school tournament which brought Sachin Tendulkar into the limelight 21 years ago, a 12-year-old boy smashed a record 439 runs in a marathon innings that included an astonishing 56 boundaries. Playing for Springfield Rizvi School, Sarfaraz Khan also struck 12 sixes in his knock spanning two days that came off 421 deliveries against the Indian Education Society in the Under-16 Inter-School Harris Shield Tournament.

Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai: When Anupam met Michael Jackson

Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai: When Anupam met Michael Jackson

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Lockdown or not, Bollywood stars like to keep us updated about what is happening in their lives.

Boston bomber Tsarnaev sentenced to death by lethal injection

Boston bomber Tsarnaev sentenced to death by lethal injection

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Tsarnaev, 21, was found guilty last month of 30 terrorism and other charges. Of those charges, 17 were eligible for the death penalty.

Budhia Singh: Nobody knows me now

Budhia Singh: Nobody knows me now

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

'I have never got special treatment. My school and hostel was free for everyone, not just me. The training that I get in school is given to everyone, not just me. I want to be a sportsperson and go to the Olympics. I want to represent India there. But I am not training now.' India's youngest marathon runner Budhia Singh looks back at his success.

Budhia to learn swimming

Budhia to learn swimming

Rediff.com19 May 2006

Boston bomber issues first apology as he is formally sentenced to death

Boston bomber issues first apology as he is formally sentenced to death

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

"I would like to now apologise to the victims, to the survivors," he told a Boston court shortly before being formally sentenced to death for the bombing. "I want to ask forgiveness of Allah and his creation."

Koi Aap Sa is a headache

Koi Aap Sa is a headache

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

This Mumbai teenager is world's youngest Ironman

This Mumbai teenager is world's youngest Ironman

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

18-year-old Aditya Choudhary successfully completed the Ironman 70.3 triathlon in six hours and five minutes.

Wimbledon men's doubles: Paes bows out, Bopanna advances

Wimbledon men's doubles: Paes bows out, Bopanna advances

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

It was mixed fortunes for Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna in the men's doubles at the Wimbledon on Monday.

India tally 100 gold medals at South Asian Games

India tally 100 gold medals at South Asian Games

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The swimmers led India's charge on Saturday by winning 7 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze as they completely dominated the pool yet again.

Could the Thai rescue have happened in India?

Could the Thai rescue have happened in India?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The Thai junta, who immediately took control of the operations in a military manner, took the decision to involve the best world professionals for the rescue.' 'This made a huge difference.' 'It is highly probable that in India, the authorities would have said, "We have the expertise, we don't need foreign aid",' says Claude Arpi.

How Milind Soman made it easier for women to run

How Milind Soman made it easier for women to run

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Exclusive video: The supermodel & marathoner on the Indian sensibilities of his athleisure line.

Asian Games: Indian men, women assured silver in squash

Asian Games: Indian men, women assured silver in squash

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

India's squash players continued their splendid showing in the ongoing Asian Games. The men's and women's teams were assured of at least two silver medals after winning their respective semi-final matches at the Yeorumul Courts, on Friday.

SEE: The MILIND SOMAN Interview

SEE: The MILIND SOMAN Interview

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

He is 54, but looks far better than he did when he was a supermodel in his 20s and 30s. Cooler still is his vibe. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel catches up with Milind Soman, fitness icon and businessman.

Kuldeep is a product of Kumble: Raina

Kuldeep is a product of Kumble: Raina

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Praising Kuldeep Yadav for his recent exploits in international cricket, India discard Suresh Raina said credit should be given to former head coach Anil Kumble for shaping the young spinner.

Should you start your company at 20?

Should you start your company at 20?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Building a company is a marathon, says Akshay Bhatia.

'My daughter can't see my films right now'

'My daughter can't see my films right now'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Manoj Bajpayee chats about the children in his life now -- (daughter) Ava Nayla off screen, and Budhia Singh on screen.

The girl who fought back

The girl who fought back

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Kiran Kanojia lost her limb when two miscreants made away with her bag. But she hasn't let that stop her.

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Unless you've been hiding under an Internet-blocking rock, you must have chanced upon some of the crisp, polite, informative and frequently witty posts crafted by the Mumbai police. Mrigank Warrier meets Sunchika Pandey, the brains behind the Mumbai police quips.

Wimbledon: Japanese teen wins historic junior title

Wimbledon: Japanese teen wins historic junior title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The 16-year-old backed his aggressive backhand throughout the contest and went on to win 17 of his 23 points at the net to seal victory in 61 minutes.

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

PHOTOS: The incredibly odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The incredibly odd world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

It's a truly bizarre world we live in... These images prove it.

This good doctor walks to save the girl child

This good doctor walks to save the girl child

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The 24 hours walk is just the beginning of a moment to save the girl child. Dr Rajesh Shah has many things planned but for now his energies are focused on this 24-hours walk.

EPL PIX: Man United end City's run; Liverpool lose

EPL PIX: Man United end City's run; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Bollywood celebrates Children's Day

Bollywood celebrates Children's Day

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Bollywood celebrated Children's Day with the cutest pictures on social media!

What fun on the sets of Street Dancer 3D!

What fun on the sets of Street Dancer 3D!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Shraddha, Varun, Nora on the making of what appears to be a memorable movie.

Meet the youngest Ladies European Tour winner and more...

Meet the youngest Ladies European Tour winner and more...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

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

Ranji Trophy final: Gujarat bowl out Mumbai for 228 despite Shaw's 71

Ranji Trophy final: Gujarat bowl out Mumbai for 228 despite Shaw's 71

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Gujarat batsmen have hogged the limelight for the entire season but their unheralded bowling line-up, sans India stars Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah, came to the party by dismissing defending champions Mumbai for a paltry 228 on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final, in Indore on Tuesday.

I am sure our better days as a team are ahead of us: Ashwin

I am sure our better days as a team are ahead of us: Ashwin

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Ravichandran Ashwin feels the 3-0 win over South Africa is the start of a 'wonderful journey' for the current Test team and the series sweep against the number one side will help them improve on their dismal overseas record.

Sports Shorts: Advani-Mehta win World Team Snooker title

Sports Shorts: Advani-Mehta win World Team Snooker title

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Top 12 motorcycle movies you must watch

Top 12 motorcycle movies you must watch

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

From the classic to the contemporary, Juie Merchant takes a pick!

Life lessons from the amazing Ruskin Bond

Life lessons from the amazing Ruskin Bond

Rediff.com19 May 2018

On his 84th birthday, the much loved author shares his latest thoughts.

Students, you are what you do on a Sunday

Students, you are what you do on a Sunday

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Everybody must have a Sunday Project, says author Chandan Deshmukh

365 days. 319 films

365 days. 319 films

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

How many of the 319 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2018 have you seen?

Sanjay Dutt walks out a free man after release from prison

Sanjay Dutt walks out a free man after release from prison

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, serving a five-year sentence at the Yerwada central prison in Pune was released early on Thursday morning.

Indian-origin student wins spelling bee after epic 95 rounds

Indian-origin student wins spelling bee after epic 95 rounds

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

A 13-year old Indian-origin boy has emerged as the winner of a spelling bee contest in the United States in an epic verbal duel that lasted a total of 95 rounds, after judges ran out of words in a previous marathon round held last month.

How an amputee conquered the Himalayas

How an amputee conquered the Himalayas

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

There is only word to describe Ashok Munne's journey -- 'incredible', says A Ganesh Nadar.

Somdev struggles past Ramkumar in Chennai Challenger

Somdev struggles past Ramkumar in Chennai Challenger

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Top seed Somdev Devvarman struggled past Ramkumar Ramanathan, who was troubled by cramps, but Yuki Bhambri made a fluent start with a straight sets victory in the US$ 50,000 ATP Challenger event, in Chennai.

Davis Cup: India, Canada locked 1-1 after Day 1

Davis Cup: India, Canada locked 1-1 after Day 1

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Ramkumar Ramanathan fetched the crucial win but Yuki Bhambri made the day memorable even in defeat as India and Canada shared the honours on day one of the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie, in Edmonton.