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Nations League: England-Germany in thrilling draw; Italy win

Nations League: England-Germany in thrilling draw; Italy win

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

England will head to the World Cup on the back of a six-match winless sequence but with at least some pride and confidence restored after a thrilling 3-3 draw at home to Germany in the Nations League on Monday.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 11

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 11

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 11, Tuesday, August 6, 2024:

Nations League PIX: Hungary stun Germany; Italy relegate England

Nations League PIX: Hungary stun Germany; Italy relegate England

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

A summary of Friday's action in the UEFA Nations League.

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Glimpses from Sunday's Nations League matches.

Paralympic icon Jhajharia gets BJP ticket for Lok Sabha polls

Paralympic icon Jhajharia gets BJP ticket for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

India's greatest para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia will be contesting on a BJP ticket from his hometown of Churu in Rajasthan.

India's bittersweet Paris Olympics: 6 medals, 6 heartbreaks

India's bittersweet Paris Olympics: 6 medals, 6 heartbreaks

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Six medals from a 117-strong contingent is not ideal but India had its moments of joy, hope, frustration, and heartache.

To perform like that was really encouraging: Fleming

To perform like that was really encouraging: Fleming

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Ahead of the fixture against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming praised Rachin Ravindra for a "performance that was really encouraging" on debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Indian lifters overcame pain to lord the CWG arena

Indian lifters overcame pain to lord the CWG arena

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Indian weightlifters remained leaps ahead of their Commonwealth Games competitors, taking their gold medal tally to four

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.

Vinesh gets what she demanded after public spat with WFI

Vinesh gets what she demanded after public spat with WFI

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

WFI obtains accreditation of Vinesh Phogat's coach and physio for Asia Olympic qualifier

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 7, Friday, August 2, 2024:

Keep your head high: Pele tells Mbappe

Keep your head high: Pele tells Mbappe

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Football legend Pele came out in support of French forward Kylian Mbappe who missed the decisive spot kick in Monday's 5-4 shootout loss to Switzerland that saw the world champions crash out of the European Championship in the last 16.

I wanted to help the team but I failed: Mbappe

I wanted to help the team but I failed: Mbappe

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

France forward Kylian Mbappe has apologised for missing the decisive spot kick in Monday's 5-4 shootout loss to Switzerland that saw the world champions crash out of the European Championship in the last 16.

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

It will be the fifth edition in a row that the two heavyweights have met head to head at a European Championship.

Euro PICS: Georgia stun Portugal, qualify for last 16

Euro PICS: Georgia stun Portugal, qualify for last 16

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group F matches between Georgia and Portugal; Czechia and Turkey in Germany on Wednesday.

Modi Losing The Gains In Kashmir

Modi Losing The Gains In Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Those familiar with intricate Kashmir politics do not rule out further delay in the assembly elections. Primarily, because the BJP having 'invested' so much for so long in Kashmir would try its best to wait a little longer if only to secure the 'gains' it believes to have achieved after its deafening action on August 5, 2019, points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'

SC Bar Association disowns chief's letter to Prez on electoral bonds verdict

SC Bar Association disowns chief's letter to Prez on electoral bonds verdict

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

In his letter to President Droupadi Murmu, SCBA President Adish C Aggarwala urged her to seek presidential reference of the apex court judgement in the electoral bonds scheme case.

Modi Is Going Nowhere!

Modi Is Going Nowhere!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

He will be around for another crack at the elections, and a clear majority, predicts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A preview of the Euro 2024 Final between England and Spain

Vijayakanth: The action hero who took on heavyweights

Vijayakanth: The action hero who took on heavyweights

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

He will be remembered for mustering the courage to take on former chief ministers and the state's political heavyweights M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa in the political arena on his own terms and also hold his own against them.

Atletico v Chelsea Champions League game moved to Bucharest

Atletico v Chelsea Champions League game moved to Bucharest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The travel ban was extended on Tuesday until March 2.

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Romania clinch top spot; France held

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Romania clinch top spot; France held

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the Euro 2024 qualifiers played on Tuesday.

From the sports arenas to the political battlefield

From the sports arenas to the political battlefield

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Right from the great Muhammad Ali, who was an influential figure during the African-American Civil Rights Movement to Cte d'Ivoire footballer Didier Drogba, who had a major hand in bringing peace to his country, sports personalities across the world have always played huge roles in social and geopolitical movements. The scenario is no different in India, as a lot of sporting stars have taken the political plunge. Take a look at the sports personalities contesting in elections 2019.

Mood Of The Nation Poll: What Modi-Shah Must Worry About

Mood Of The Nation Poll: What Modi-Shah Must Worry About

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

'According to the survey, ideological issues like Article 370 and Ayodhya received only 14 and 12 per cent voter-backing, respectively.' 'It could well imply that hardline Hindutva issues have only that much voter-purchase, compared to Modi's overall popularity of 52 per cent -- putting the man way above the mission,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Priyanka Gandhi emerges as non-playing captain for Congress

Priyanka Gandhi emerges as non-playing captain for Congress

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Priyanka Gandhi in large part was at the centre of the Congress's action, giving a number of enduring images from this election campaign.

'The lessons have stayed...': Sachin remembers coach

'The lessons have stayed...': Sachin remembers coach

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Sachin Tendulkar fondly remembered his childhood coach, Ramakant Achrekar

LSG rope in former chief selector as strategic consultant

LSG rope in former chief selector as strategic consultant

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Former India cricketer and selection committee chairman MSK Prasad was on Thursday named as strategic consultant by Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants.

PIX: No handshakes for Belarusian Sabalenka and Ukraine's Tsurenko

PIX: No handshakes for Belarusian Sabalenka and Ukraine's Tsurenko

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The two players merely acknowledged each other with a wave before heading off court.

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Vinesh Phogat locked Paris Olympics quota in the women's 50kg category, reaching the final at the Asian Olympic Qualifier without conceding a single point.

Jolt to Congress as Indore candidate joins BJP before polls

Jolt to Congress as Indore candidate joins BJP before polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The Congress had fielded Bam against sitting BJP MP Shankar Lalwani from the Indore Lok Sabha seat, where polling will be held on May 13.

IPL 2024 auction: 333 players to go under the hammer

IPL 2024 auction: 333 players to go under the hammer

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

The roster for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Player Auction has been unveiled, featuring 333 cricketers scheduled to go under the gavel in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena on December 19th.

Inside Team India's nets: Rohit's banter, Kohli's focus

Inside Team India's nets: Rohit's banter, Kohli's focus

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Kohli, returning from London after a short family break, joined the training after half an hour, Rohit seemed more relaxed after isolating himself for three weeks.

What Left Kartik Teary Eyed?

What Left Kartik Teary Eyed?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'Murlikant sir saw the film for the first time alongside the army chief and many other army officers.' 'The way he got a standing ovation there, I got teary-eyed. It was a very emotional moment for all of us.'

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Parag credited Sangakkara for making things easier for him as he was easy to approach.

Xi, Putin hint at political settlement to end Ukraine war

Xi, Putin hint at political settlement to end Ukraine war

Rediff.com16 May 2024

"The two sides note that the relationship between Russia and China has progressed to a more advanced interstate cooperation compared to the military-political unions of the Cold War era as it is not bloc or confrontational in nature, nor does it target any third countries," Russia's new agency Tass quoted the document as saying.

Modi @ SAP Arena: PM's Top 10 Quotes

Modi @ SAP Arena: PM's Top 10 Quotes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning addressed over 18,000 Indian Americans at the SAP Centre in San Jose.

When Tara Skated On Ice

When Tara Skated On Ice

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

India's Tara Prasad takes part in the Women's Free Skate during the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships at Broadmoor World Arena, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.

Belgian ex-PM backs India's permanent UNSC seat, urges UN reform

Belgian ex-PM backs India's permanent UNSC seat, urges UN reform

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Leterme contended that there is a need for the United Nations Security Council to adapt to the realities of the 21st century as it requires representation that goes beyond the structures established in the 20th century.