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Shubman Gill's dengue battle threatens World Cup dream

Shubman Gill's dengue battle threatens World Cup dream

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Gill, who tested positive for dengue upon his arrival in Chennai last week has been down for the past week and will also miss India's second game against Afghanistan on Wednesday.

4th Test PIX: Bashir leaves India in a mess on Day 2

4th Test PIX: Bashir leaves India in a mess on Day 2

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England in Rajkot on Saturday, February 24.

Finding lodgings could be grueling than training for Boston Marathon

Finding lodgings could be grueling than training for Boston Marathon

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Training for the Boston Marathon may be grueling, but finding a place to stay during the event is also proving a challenge for participants and supporters this year.

Asian Games: Sindhu, Prannoy cruise into quarters; Satwiksairaj-Chirag advance

Asian Games: Sindhu, Prannoy cruise into quarters; Satwiksairaj-Chirag advance

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

P V Sindhu and H S Prannoy sailed into the quarter-finals of the women's and men's singles badminton event with easy victories at the Asian Games.

Mumbai marathon rope in IAAF to ratify results

Mumbai marathon rope in IAAF to ratify results

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

With the Athletics Federation of India cold shouldering the eighth Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 16 next year, international athletics body AFI's representative would ratify the results, it was learnt.

Dom's Take: The Migrant Marathon

Dom's Take: The Migrant Marathon

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Dominic Xavier's take on the horrific hardships millions of migrants have endured in a humanitarian crisis not seen since Partition.

People are skating, cycling, walking to Ayodhya

People are skating, cycling, walking to Ayodhya

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Walking, cycling and even skating! Covering long distances amid bone-chilling cold, people from all over the country and cutting across religions are flocking to the temple town of Ayodhya ahead of the consecration ceremony on January 22.

Meet electricity's marathon man, Rajiv Mishra

Meet electricity's marathon man, Rajiv Mishra

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

CLP saw early that the pollution caused by China's rush for industrial growth would lead inevitably to demands for cleaner electricity.

Marathon Man on his Spirit of India run

Marathon Man on his Spirit of India run

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

'If I am able to inspire at least one student in this country with the Spirit of India run, I will feel that my purpose is served.'

Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman CM of a province in Pakistan

Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman CM of a province in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, on Monday, became the first-ever woman chief minister of a province in Pakistan when she was elected to head the Punjab province, describing it as an 'honour' for every woman in the country.

London increase 40 per cent more police for marathon

London increase 40 per cent more police for marathon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Britain is increasing police numbers by 40 per cent for Sunday's London marathon as part of an effort to reassure competitors and spectators after bombs devastated the Boston race on Monday.

'We will find you', Obama tells Boston marathon bombers

'We will find you', Obama tells Boston marathon bombers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday condoled the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings here in an emotional inter-faith service, vowing to find those responsible for this "senseless" act as he stressed that a "bomb cannot beat us" and the nation will "finish the race."

Can Sharmila Help Congress Win AP?

Can Sharmila Help Congress Win AP?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

If she cannot recast the party, bring together the factions opposed to her, and present herself as her brother's true challenger, there will be little left for her in politics, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Reshuffle soon? PM to chair ministers' meet on July 3

Reshuffle soon? PM to chair ministers' meet on July 3

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on July 3, officials said on Thursday.

Ananya-Karisma Want To Go Back To...

Ananya-Karisma Want To Go Back To...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Sayani's delicious Australian meal... Samantha lives it up in New York... Daisy's breakfast by the pool...

French Open: Nadal downs Djokovic in four-hour marathon to reach semis

French Open: Nadal downs Djokovic in four-hour marathon to reach semis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Images from the French Open quarter-final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros on Tuesday.

Boston Marathon blasts an 'act of terror', says Obama

Boston Marathon blasts an 'act of terror', says Obama

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

United States President Barack Obama described the Boston Marathon blasts as "an act of terror" and vowed to bring to justice all those who were responsible for the heinous and cowardly act.

India, US marathon N-deal talks inconclusive

India, US marathon N-deal talks inconclusive

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Marathon discussions at the State Department and the White House on Wednesday failed to resolve the impasse over the reprocessing issue, notwithstanding New Delhi's offer of a dedicated facility under full-time safeguards.

Aus Open PICS: Barty rallies past Sharapova; Pavlyuchenkova beats Stephens in marathon contest

Aus Open PICS: Barty rallies past Sharapova; Pavlyuchenkova beats Stephens in marathon contest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open, in Melbourne.

Marathon: Indian women take short route to succeed

Marathon: Indian women take short route to succeed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

In what was a rather shameful end to an otherwise glorious event, two Indian women athletes were disqualified on grounds that tantamount to cheating at the Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand engages in marathon draw

Tata Steel Chess: Anand engages in marathon draw

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

World No 3 Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan, current World Cup winner Levon Aronian and India number two Harikrishna shared the lead with two points apiece.

SC winds up hearing Article 370 pleas after 16 days, all eyes on verdict

SC winds up hearing Article 370 pleas after 16 days, all eyes on verdict

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution which bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Massu slams umpire after marathon loss

Massu slams umpire after marathon loss

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

The double Olympic champion was seething after losing to Sargis Sargsian in the second round of the U.S. Open.

Run your way to fitness -- it's marathon time!

Run your way to fitness -- it's marathon time!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

With the Mumbai Marathon coming up on January 16, we take a look at just why running is the preferred method of keeping fit for many.

15 children hurt in Mumbai mini-marathon

15 children hurt in Mumbai mini-marathon

Rediff.com7 Jan 2007

The children were sent home after providng first aid, police added.

Chilean miner wins NY hearts by finishing marathon

Chilean miner wins NY hearts by finishing marathon

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

He finished more than three and a half hours behind the champion, yet Chilean miner Edison Pena won the hearts of spectators with an inspiring effort at the New York City Marathon on Sunday.

Kenya's Maisei third time lucky in Hong Kong marathon

Kenya's Maisei third time lucky in Hong Kong marathon

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Julius Maisei learnt his lesson from two failed early breaks to time it just right at the third time of asking and win the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on Sunday.

Pak parties strike deal to form govt; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Zardari Prez

Pak parties strike deal to form govt; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Zardari Prez

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

In a breakthrough that could end the political uncertainty in Pakistan, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party have agreed on a power-sharing deal to form a new coalition government after intense negotiations following a fractured poll verdict.

Prannoy battles his way to Asian Games medal, Sindhu bows out

Prannoy battles his way to Asian Games medal, Sindhu bows out

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

HS Prannoy battled his way into the semifinal of the men's singles with a thrilling three-game win over Malaysia Lee Zii Jia to assure India a badminton medal

Marathon Diary: The blisters, the cold, the agony, the ecstasy

Marathon Diary: The blisters, the cold, the agony, the ecstasy

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Rediff staffer Laxmi Negi is training to run her first full marathon on January 19. She shares with us her running diary.

Praggnanandhaa's mom steals the show at World Cup

Praggnanandhaa's mom steals the show at World Cup

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Praggnanandhaa, who has reached the summit clash featuring legendary five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, had none other than the iconic Gary Kasparov, acknowledging the Indian GM's mother's role

BJP's Mission UP: Winning All 80 Lok Sabha Seats

BJP's Mission UP: Winning All 80 Lok Sabha Seats

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The BJP lost 15 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in 2019. Union ministers have been deployed in all 15, tasked with turning the result around.

How These Twins Topped CA Exam

How These Twins Topped CA Exam

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

To future CA aspirants, this is what Sanskruti and Shruti Parolia would like to say: 'The journey is long and tough. Be consistent and persistent. The end result will be rewarding.'

Preparing for the marathon? 11 mistakes to avoid

Preparing for the marathon? 11 mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

If you've decided that running a marathon is something you would like to do and you have already committed some time to training, you need to avoid these mistakes first-time marathon runners often make.

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in Melbourne final

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in Melbourne final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

IMAGES from the Australian Open Men's semi-finals played on Friday.

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sources claimed 48-year-old Soren was "evasive" in his replies during his questioning and hence was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

SC to deliver verdict on same-sex marriage validity on Tuesday

SC to deliver verdict on same-sex marriage validity on Tuesday

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud had on May 11 reserved its verdict on the pleas after a marathon hearing of 10 days.

Ring after race brings double joy to Slovak walkers at World C'ships

Ring after race brings double joy to Slovak walkers at World C'ships

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The 22-year-old Burzalova said the proposal easily made up for a difficult race and 28th-place finish.

Jaisha, Kavita finish way behind in women's marathon

Jaisha, Kavita finish way behind in women's marathon

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

O P Jaisha and Kavita Raut, India's best distance runners and medallists at the Asian Games in the past, found themselves out of depth in the women's marathon at the Rio Olympics and finished way behind in the 150-plus field on Sunday.

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Imaad Shah's Tuesday's Women, Haoban Paban Kumar's Iron Women of Manipur, Shivam Singh Rajput's Ladakh 470 and Samman Roy's The Exile are among 10 titles to watch out for at the 17th edition of the Film Bazaar.