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A first glimpse of Miss Universe 2008

A first glimpse of Miss Universe 2008

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

The new Miss Universe was crowned in the Vietnamese city of Nha Trang earlier today. Take a look at the winning beauty!

Riyo Mori of Japan crowned Miss Universe 2007

Riyo Mori of Japan crowned Miss Universe 2007

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Miss India Puja Gupta failed to make it to the top five at the competition.

India beat Japan 1-0 to clinch Asia Cup bronze

India beat Japan 1-0 to clinch Asia Cup bronze

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

India started brightly and pushed hard in the first five minutes of the match but their attacks fizzled once out inside the opposition D.

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision is the biggest event that would drive sentiments in the domestic stock market this week, besides a host of macroeconomic data from the global front and trading activity of foreign investors, analysts said. The Indian equity market had an exceptional last week, with both the Nifty and Sensex hitting their all-time high levels on Thursday.

India's Aditi, Diksha disappoint in Olympic golf

India's Aditi, Diksha disappoint in Olympic golf

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Indian women golfers Aditi Ashok (79) and Diksha Dagar (80) slipped on the penultimate day to be tied 40th and 42nd at the Olympic Games in Paris on Friday.

'If We Are A Global Power It's Because Of Him'

'If We Are A Global Power It's Because Of Him'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'A man who brought about the greatest set of economic reforms in the country, who changed the course of Indian history, cannot be considered weak.' 'A man who fought for nuclear reforms even though his majority in Parliament was threatened, he cannot be considered weak.'

Sultan of Johor Cup: India snatch thrilling draw vs NZ

Sultan of Johor Cup: India snatch thrilling draw vs NZ

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

India colts displayed remarkable composure to finish their round-robin stage with a thrilling 3-3 draw against New Zealand at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Friday.

PIX: Muchova stuns former champion Osaka; Swiatek cruises

PIX: Muchova stuns former champion Osaka; Swiatek cruises

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday.

India's Entry 2018 Misses Oscar Shortlist

India's Entry 2018 Misses Oscar Shortlist

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The Malayalam film 2018: Everyone is a Hero, India's official entry in the International Feature Film category at the 2024 Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race.

Mitoma double sends Japan, Saudi Arabia to Qatar World Cup

Mitoma double sends Japan, Saudi Arabia to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Substitute Kaoru Mitoma scored twice to give Japan a 2-0 win over Australia and send his country through to seventh successive edition of the World Cup finals

Sindhu, Lakshya storm into Syed Modi International final

Sindhu, Lakshya storm into Syed Modi International final

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

PV Sindhu cruised into the women's singles final with a dominating straight-game win over fellow Indian Unnati Hooda in the semis.

Olympics: Disappointing finish for Indian relay team

Olympics: Disappointing finish for Indian relay team

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The team couldn't maintain the momentum on the anchor leg.

PIX: France beat Argentina in grudge game to reach semis

PIX: France beat Argentina in grudge game to reach semis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Hosts France reached the Olympic men's football semi-finals for the first time in 40 years with a 1-0 win over Argentina thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta's first-half goal in a grudge match in Bordeaux on Friday.

South Korea miss chance, Japan book ticket to Russia

South Korea miss chance, Japan book ticket to Russia

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

South Korea squandered a chance to book their spot at next year's World Cup finals on Thursday after a 0-0 draw with 10-man Iran left their qualification hopes precariously balanced.

Will Japan Get Its First Lady PM?

Will Japan Get Its First Lady PM?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Two women are in contention to become prime minister for the first time in Japan's history -- a potential turning point for a country that ranks below Saudi Arabia in terms of female political representation, points out Rajaram Panda.

Asia Cup hockey: India beat Japan in first Super 4 league match

Asia Cup hockey: India beat Japan in first Super 4 league match

Rediff.com28 May 2022

India, who lost 2-5 against Japan in the pool stage, scored two eye-catching field goals

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Pushpa 2 is a badly misjudged, doubtful sequel that can't capitalise on the wealth of the story world set up in the first film, observes Arjun Menon.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz secured his passage into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3 victory over Nuno Borges.

Japan Open: Lakshya in semis; Satwik-Chirag, Prannoy exit

Japan Open: Lakshya in semis; Satwik-Chirag, Prannoy exit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down fighting to Olympic champions Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lan of Chinese Taipei at the Japan Open.

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Story of missed opportunities as PM goes to Japan

Story of missed opportunities as PM goes to Japan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2010

The centerpiece of the PM's visit is a long-awaited Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that has been through several fits and starts, including bureaucratic obduracy in Delhi.

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

Olympics PIX: Nishiya, 13, Japan's youngest gold medallist

Olympics PIX: Nishiya, 13, Japan's youngest gold medallist

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Japanese 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya clinched the Olympic title in the women's street skateboarding competition on Monday, shedding tears of happiness after nailing her final trick and becoming the country's youngest-ever gold medal winner.

Hot curves ahead: Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Hot curves ahead: Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

We're back... Round Two of the line up of Miss Universe 2016 contestants.

Gangjee in joint sixth on Japan Tour event

Gangjee in joint sixth on Japan Tour event

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Indian golfer Rahil Gangjee, who needed to play well in the last few events to keep his card, followed his first round 64 with a 72 to be 6-under and T-6 at the ISPS Handa Gatsun to tobase tournament in Tokyo.

Enormous challenge awaits India's wrestlers in Paris

Enormous challenge awaits India's wrestlers in Paris

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Indian wrestlers have not missed a medal since the 2008 Beijing Games and the onus is now on Vinesh Phogat & Co to continue the trend.

Ready For The Tribe?

Ready For The Tribe?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Japan 'cornered' into holding Games, says local Olympian

Japan 'cornered' into holding Games, says local Olympian

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'I believe we have already missed the opportunity to cancel ... We have been cornered into a situation where we cannot even stop now. We are damned if we do, and damned if we do not.'

Olympics: Women fencers win Ukraine's first gold in Paris

Olympics: Women fencers win Ukraine's first gold in Paris

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Ukraine claimed the gold medal in the women's sabre team event as they rallied to edge South Korea in a thrilling final bout at the Paris Games on Saturday.

Will Pankhuri be the first Indian to win Miss Grand International?

Will Pankhuri be the first Indian to win Miss Grand International?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Here's what Pankhuri Gidwani was up to in the last few days before the finale.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 1, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 1, 2024

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Sunday, September 1.

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best-2

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best-2

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Images from the Diamond League Finals at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Saturday.

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

American Masai Russell won the Olympic 100 metres hurdles title in a blanket finish on Saturday.

Aman Sehrawat youngest Indian to win Olympics medal

Aman Sehrawat youngest Indian to win Olympics medal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Wrestler Aman Sehrawat added to India's medal tally at the Olympics, winning the bronze in the men's 57kg Freestyle in Paris on Friday. He defeated Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz 13-5.

Why Vinesh Couldn't Pull Out With Injury

Why Vinesh Couldn't Pull Out With Injury

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'A player cannot declare herself unfit or sick. This has to be certified by the tournament doctor.'

Paris Paralympics: Navdeep wins historic GOLD; Simran bags bronze in 200m

Paris Paralympics: Navdeep wins historic GOLD; Simran bags bronze in 200m

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

India's Navdeep Singh claimed gold medal in a dramatic men's javelin throw F41 final while Simran won the bronze medal in the women's 200m T12 final at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Saturday.

Olympic golf: Shubhankar ends tied 40th, Bhullar finishes tied 45th

Olympic golf: Shubhankar ends tied 40th, Bhullar finishes tied 45th

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

India's previous best result in the men's golf at the Olympics was tied 42nd achieved by Anirban Lahiri at Tokyo three years ago.

The selfie at Miss Universe pageant that sparked diplomatic row

The selfie at Miss Universe pageant that sparked diplomatic row

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Lebanon's Miss Universe contestant Saly Greige has come under fire for posing with Miss Israel Doron Matalon in a selfie.

Will this Indian model win Miss International?

Will this Indian model win Miss International?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

This young, beautiful and talented girl from the Assam, India is sure to melt your heart.

PIX: Vinesh Phogat in Olympics women's 50kg wrestling final

PIX: Vinesh Phogat in Olympics women's 50kg wrestling final

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Vinesh had failed to win a medal in her two previous Olympics appearances.