News for 'Miss World 2024'

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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'

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.

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.

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.

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

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

Shooter Mendiratta first Indian to book 2024 Olympics berth

Shooter Mendiratta first Indian to book 2024 Olympics berth

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The 23-year-old world number 144 (before the final) from Faridabad, however, secured the Paris Olympics quota for the country after topping the second ranking round match with a brilliant 24 out of 25 hits.

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

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.

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.

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.

ISSF Worlds: Rajeshwari earns India's seventh Olympic quota

ISSF Worlds: Rajeshwari earns India's seventh Olympic quota

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Rajeshwari Kumari showed why she is among the best in the country when she earned a seventh 2024 Paris Olympic quota place by finishing fifth in the ISSF World Championship in Baku.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

'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.'

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?

IPL 2024: Will Rishabh Pant keep wickets? Ponting spills the beans!

IPL 2024: Will Rishabh Pant keep wickets? Ponting spills the beans!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Rishabh Pant is confident of playing entire IPL, in what capacity we're not quite sure yet: Ricky Ponting

Nadal to skip US Open; plans to return at Laver Cup

Nadal to skip US Open; plans to return at Laver Cup

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Rafael Nadal has decided not to participate in the US Open due to concerns about his fitness

'It's part of the game', Vinesh tells Indian coaches

'It's part of the game', Vinesh tells Indian coaches

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Women's national coach Virender Dahiya and Manjeet Rani met the feisty wrestler, who had caused a flutter at the wrestling arena by beating world number one and defending champion Yui Susaki

World Athletics: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final

World Athletics: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

DP Manu and Kishore Jena are the other two javelin throwers who will be in action on Friday.

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.

Sheuli aims to prove critics wrong at wrestling Worlds

Sheuli aims to prove critics wrong at wrestling Worlds

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

With Mirabai not in medal contention, weightlifting Worlds set to be an underwhelming affair for India

Shami's road to recovery: 'Stitches removed'

Shami's road to recovery: 'Stitches removed'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Mohammed Shami has been out of action since the conclusion of the 2023 ODI World Cup. A day after the BCCI confirmed that Shami will miss the upcoming edition of the IPL, the star bowler took to social media to give fans a peek into his recory.

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.

How Gambhir's Coaching Helped Phil Salt

How Gambhir's Coaching Helped Phil Salt

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

'That's the best bit of coaching I had.'