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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.

PIX: Kangana, Rekha party with Priyanka

PIX: Kangana, Rekha party with Priyanka

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

PeeCee parites with her friends from the industry.

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.

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.

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

PTI introduces the team, who is aiming for medals when India's campaign at the Tokyo Games commences on July 24.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Priyanka party with Bhansali

PIX: Shah Rukh, Priyanka party with Bhansali

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

A look at the guest list.

'Sarita was robbed'

'Sarita was robbed'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

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

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.

COVID-19 derails Indian boxers in Spanish tourney

COVID-19 derails Indian boxers in Spanish tourney

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

The Indian men's boxing team's final campaign at the 35th Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain was derailed by a positive COVID-19 case in the side, resulting in three withdrawals from the summit clashes.

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.

Rohit, Kumble donate funds to combat coronavirus

Rohit, Kumble donate funds to combat coronavirus

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Rohit Sharma, who is the vice-captain of the Indian ODI team, has donated Rs 45 lakh and Rs 25 lakh to the and CM's Relief Fund (Maharashtra) respectively. He has given Rs 5 lakh to 'Zomato Feeding India', which is helping families affected by the ongoing national lockdown, and another Rs 5 lakh to help aid the welfare of stray dogs.

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.

Panghal demolishes Olympic champ for Asian Games gold

Panghal demolishes Olympic champ for Asian Games gold

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

In a tough final bout, the 22-year-old Indian boxer didn't get bogged down and kept landing his punches even as the Uzbek tried to overpower him.

PM Modi discusses Coronavirus lockdown with Kohli, Sachin, Sindhu

PM Modi discusses Coronavirus lockdown with Kohli, Sachin, Sindhu

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'He asked us to spread awareness on social distancing and hygiene. He spoke about how we need Virat's (Kohli) fighting spirit to win this battle'

Priyanka reveals her fight with depression

Priyanka reveals her fight with depression

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'I didn't know exactly how to move from a world of gray back into a world of vibrant colour, but one day I figured out one simple thing I could do: I could stop hiding and re-engage with life.'

Diljit bags a Karan Johar film

Diljit bags a Karan Johar film

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Priyanka Chopra plays mum to an 18 year old! Bolly Gupshup with Subhash K Jha.

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?

Meet Gabbar Sherni's Amazing Dad!

Meet Gabbar Sherni's Amazing Dad!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Jai Bhagwan has been without a job for six years. When we ask him how he managed to run his house without a job, he says matter of factly, 'I sold my wife's jewels.'

PIX: Sridevi, Priyanka, Vidya at their ethnic best!

PIX: Sridevi, Priyanka, Vidya at their ethnic best!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Fashionable highlights from a celebrity shaadi in town.

Happy birthday, Shatrughan Sinha!

Happy birthday, Shatrughan Sinha!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Sonakshi Sinha wishes dad on Twitter, Hrithik's adorable picture with his son and other social media posts from your favourite celebs

'I'm a modern girl. I can beat up people!'

'I'm a modern girl. I can beat up people!'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

'I'm very opinionated. I do not stay quiet. If somebody said there are snake charmers in India, I will educate them saying that they are there but we use it for entertainment. People tell me India is known for its rapes. I get asked that in every interview. It's so difficult to defend it.' Priyanka Chopra gets candid.

Lovlina chases Olympics final berth vs World champ

Lovlina chases Olympics final berth vs World champ

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Lovlina Borgohain will be in pursuit of history when she takes on reigning World champion Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey in the Olympics boxing 67 kg semi-finals, in Tokyo, on Wednesday.

21 at women's boxing camp positive for COVID-19

21 at women's boxing camp positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

A source close to the team said the top members of the coaching staff are among those who have tested positive.

Pink Ball Test: CAB to refund tickets for Days 4 and 5

Pink Ball Test: CAB to refund tickets for Days 4 and 5

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The CAB has promised to also work out a mechanism for refund of tickets sold offline once its offices reopen on Tuesday.

No Army paratroopers for handing over pink ball to captains

No Army paratroopers for handing over pink ball to captains

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

According to sources at CAB, the security clearance did not come a day ahead of the historic match between India and Bangladesh in Kolkata.

Deepika, Jacqueline, Anushka: TOP Earning Actresses of 2014

Deepika, Jacqueline, Anushka: TOP Earning Actresses of 2014

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

It was a happy year for these Bollywood leading ladies.

Saina signs up with IOS Sports Management Group

Saina signs up with IOS Sports Management Group

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Star India shuttler Saina Nehwal has signed a two-year deal with leading sports management group, IOS Sports & Entertainment. IOS will now manage Saina's endorsements, appearances, brand profiling, patents, licensing and digital rights, images and visibility on social networking sites.

Sania has done more than anyone else to make India proud: Shah Rukh

Sania has done more than anyone else to make India proud: Shah Rukh

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan launched the autobiography of tennis star Sania Mirza titled Ace Against Odds in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

This Sports Minister will use taxpayers' money judiciously

This Sports Minister will use taxpayers' money judiciously

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, on Friday, said genuine medal prospects will not face any problem in getting financial support from the government but also emphasised on the need to use the taxpayers' money judiciously.

Lata Mangeshkar returns to singing!

Lata Mangeshkar returns to singing!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Model, actor, archery champ...

Model, actor, archery champ...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

... Lin Laishram from Manipur, in a candid chat, springs many surprises

Brands court a new icon: Sindhu!

Brands court a new icon: Sindhu!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The Olympic silver medalist could charge between Rs 75 lakhs and Rs 1 crore per endorsement.

Unique initiative by OGQ to raise money for Indian athletes

Unique initiative by OGQ to raise money for Indian athletes

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

OGQ has launched a crowd funding campaign to assist training and preparation of their potential medal winning athletes -- Irfan KT (Race Walking), Vikas Gowda (Discus Throw), Ayonika Paul and Pooja Ghatkar (both Rifle Shooting).

India assured of 15 medals at Asian Boxing C'ships

India assured of 15 medals at Asian Boxing C'ships

Rediff.com26 May 2021

With Simranjit (60kg), Sakshi (54kg), and Jaismine (57kg) progressing into the last-4 stage, the women's team has confirmed India a medal in each weight category.

Boxers returning from Jordan will be asked to stay home-quarantined, have all health clearances: BFI

Boxers returning from Jordan will be asked to stay home-quarantined, have all health clearances: BFI

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Boxers reached Amman from Assisi on February 27 and were found all clear after undergoing the mandatory screening for symptoms. Jordan has so far recorded only one positive case.

PIX: Priyanka, Mannara, Abhishek at Lions Gold Awards

PIX: Priyanka, Mannara, Abhishek at Lions Gold Awards

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

PHOTOS: India finish with 308 medals at South Asian Games

PHOTOS: India finish with 308 medals at South Asian Games

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

India's regional supremacy at the South Asian Games went unchallenged. The hosts were crowned overall champions for the 12th consecutive time after a record-breaking haul of 308 medals.

Boxing Worlds: Tough challenge for Nikhat, Lovlina

Boxing Worlds: Tough challenge for Nikhat, Lovlina

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will look to find their footing in new weight categories with the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approaching.

Coaches Mahato, Saini in running for Dronacharya award

Coaches Mahato, Saini in running for Dronacharya award

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Long-serving archery coach Purnima Mahato and women's hockey coach Narendra Singh Saini were among five sporting personalities who were recommended for the prestigious Dronacharya award this year.

Cricketers, Olympic stars mourn Jaitley's death

Cricketers, Olympic stars mourn Jaitley's death

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Cricket administration was among the many hats Arun Jaitley wore in public life and in his death, the players remembered the man who seamlessly juggled roles, and stood by them in their hour of need.