News for 'Miss World 2024'

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Can B'desh overcome pitch challenge, Shakib's absence?

Can B'desh overcome pitch challenge, Shakib's absence?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Bangladesh middle-order batter Towhid Hridoy is expecting the pitch to play slow in the T20 series opener against India as both teams enter unknown territory with the Shrimant Madhavrao Stadium hosting its first international match on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: 'Exclusion of Rinku was the toughest call'

T20 World Cup: 'Exclusion of Rinku was the toughest call'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Rinku, who is not having a great IPL season as he is not getting to face enough balls, though made it to the list of reserves.

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Rodri won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world, beating Brazil's Vinicius Jr and England's Jude Bellingham.

Sinner pulls out of Paris Games due to illness

Sinner pulls out of Paris Games due to illness

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Games due to tonsillitis.

Euro PIX: France knock out Portugal on penalties; reach semis

Euro PIX: France knock out Portugal on penalties; reach semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 quarter-final between Portugal and France, at Hamburg Volksparkstadion, Germany, on Friday.

Rohit Bal, India's czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Rohit Bal, India's czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Designer Rohit Bal, a pioneer who helped put Indian fashion on the global map and dressed celebrities at home, Hollywood and elsewhere, died on Friday night at a south Delhi hospital following a heart attack. He was 63.

Dravid says India rebuilding for 2024 T20 World Cup

Dravid says India rebuilding for 2024 T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Head coach Rahul Dravid has called for patience as the Indian team goes through a rebuilding phase for the next cycle of the T20 World Cup.

Shami's absence a big loss for India: Aus coach McDonald

Shami's absence a big loss for India: Aus coach McDonald

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes the absence of Mohammed Shami during the marquee Border Gavaskar Trophy next month is a huge loss for India.

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.' 'Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the perception and reputation of Union Cabinets.' 'Governments couldn't afford a wrong person in that portfolio,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

'Will miss Hardik, but never tried convincing him to stay back'

'Will miss Hardik, but never tried convincing him to stay back'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra on Saturday said he never tried to convince Hardik Pandya against returning to Mumbai Indians but conceded that the star all-rounder's experience would be dearly missed by the team in the IPL beginning on March 22.

Olympics: Shooters Ramita, Arjun qualify for finals

Olympics: Shooters Ramita, Arjun qualify for finals

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Ramita Jindal gave a strong display of marksmanship to qualify for the women's 10m air rifle final in fifth place at the Paris Olympics.

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Ben Stokes is notably absent from the list of 1,574 players who have registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

RCB should focus on strengthening bowling department: De Villiers

RCB should focus on strengthening bowling department: De Villiers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

'I think we are going to see him at Punjab Kings'

IPL Auction: Watch Out For These Stars!

IPL Auction: Watch Out For These Stars!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, K L Rahul and Arshdeep Singh headline the top bracket of elite players at the IPL mega auction.

'Fashion Has Lost Its Original Showman!'

'Fashion Has Lost Its Original Showman!'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'It's rare to find a designer of his stature who remains so humble, kind and encouraging to everyone around him.'

PIX: Golden hat-trick for Crouser; Dutch win mixed relay

PIX: Golden hat-trick for Crouser; Dutch win mixed relay

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

American Ryan Crouser became the first man to "three-peat" in the Olympic shot put on Saturday.

Will Archer recover in time for T20 World Cup?

Will Archer recover in time for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Jofra Archer has been plagued by injuries for the last three years.

Kane says World Cup penalty miss will haunt him for rest of his life

Kane says World Cup penalty miss will haunt him for rest of his life

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Harry Kane said his World Cup penalty miss that condemned England to a quarter-final exit will stay with him for the rest of his life.

Italy's Petrillo to be first transgender athlete at Paralympic Games

Italy's Petrillo to be first transgender athlete at Paralympic Games

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Prior to transitioning, Petrillo won 11 national titles in the men's category.

Injections, blood clots... Hardik reveals World Cup injury details

Injections, blood clots... Hardik reveals World Cup injury details

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

I got injections, blood removed from ankle: Hardik Pandya recalls painful recuperation after World Cup injury

PIX: Spain edge Switzerland; Croatia, Denmark in quarters

PIX: Spain edge Switzerland; Croatia, Denmark in quarters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

A late penalty from Bryan Zaragoza secured Spain a 3-2 win over Switzerland in their final Nations League Group A4 game on Monday.

Injured Neymar to miss Copa America

Injured Neymar to miss Copa America

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Neymar joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in August but the former Barcelona and Paris St Germain forward played only five games as he struggled with muscle injuries.

Is Mayank Yadav already a World Cup contender?

Is Mayank Yadav already a World Cup contender?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Mayank is only two games old in the IPL but his name is already being discussed widely as a potential selection in India's squad for the T20 World Cup in the USA and Caribbean

'India Will Bounce Back In Brisbane'

'India Will Bounce Back In Brisbane'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'Going into Brisbane, India need a tight strategy for Travis Head and they need to get Akash Deep in and maybe Ravindra Jadeja for Ashwin.'

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Vimla Patil always stressed the importance of proving wrong the perception that women were women's worst enemies. And it iss a lesson I carried forward with me all through my career, learning empathy, understanding and ways to help as I went along. Sathya Saran, who succeeded Mrs Patil as Femina's editor, pays homage to the well-known journalist who passed into the ages on September 29, 2024.

Modi wins historic 3rd term, but BJP misses majority mark

Modi wins historic 3rd term, but BJP misses majority mark

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday poised to form the government for a third consecutive term with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance getting a majority in the Lok Sabha, notwithstanding crushing losses in three Hindi heartland states after a bitterly fought election that was projected as a referendum on his popularity.

Jamaica's sprint dynasty crumbles in Paris

Jamaica's sprint dynasty crumbles in Paris

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Jamaica's dominance in the women's 100 and 200 metres came to an abrupt end in Paris

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death

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.

Gabba Test: What Changes Will India Make?

Gabba Test: What Changes Will India Make?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test against Australia in Brisbane?

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

According to the Nation newspaper, Kiptum was driving his Rwandan coach and a woman in a car near the Rift Valley village where he was born when the accident occurred.

Blow for CSK! Pathirana returns to SL with hamstring injury

Blow for CSK! Pathirana returns to SL with hamstring injury

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Matheesha Pathirana returned to Sri Lanka to recover from a hamstring injury.

This Is Olympic Sportsmanship!

This Is Olympic Sportsmanship!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The Brazilian's victory was highlighted by Biles' sportsmanship, as she bowed to Andrade on the podium.

A very impressive Test victory: Cricketing world hails Team India

A very impressive Test victory: Cricketing world hails Team India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Accolades poured in from the cricketing world as India took an unassailable 3-1 lead with a win over England in the fourth Test in Ranchi.

'I Was Very Proud Of Ratan Tata'

'I Was Very Proud Of Ratan Tata'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'...and I was a great admirer of his leadership of Tata Sons.'

Boxing in danger of being excluded from next Olympics!

Boxing in danger of being excluded from next Olympics!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The boxing competition at the Paris Olympics is being run by the IOC after it stripped the International Boxing Association (IBA) of recognition last year over its failure to implement reforms on governance and finance.

Agarkar provides update on Shami's availability

Agarkar provides update on Shami's availability

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Shami has been out of action since his heroics in the ODI World Cup 2023.

Soccer: Rashford to miss England's Euro qualifiers

Soccer: Rashford to miss England's Euro qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Araujo to miss Uruguay friendlies due to thigh injury

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Thomas Tuchel is regarded as one of the most progressive tacticians in the game, albeit a coach not afraid to ruffle feathers.