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Divya bags bronze in women's wrestling at Asian Games

Divya bags bronze in women's wrestling at Asian Games

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Divya Kakran shrugged off a crushing quarter-final defeat to bag the bronze, ensuring that medals continued to come from the wrestling arena even as three other Indians crashed out early at the Asian Games.

Another Australian cricketer reports mental health problems

Another Australian cricketer reports mental health problems

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Promising batsman Will Pucovski ruled himself out of selection for Australia's Test series against Pakistan due to "matters pertaining to mental wellbeing", Cricket Australia said on Thursday.

Post Etihad deal, Jet signals shift in flight plan

Post Etihad deal, Jet signals shift in flight plan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Jet will require short-haul Boeing 737s to feed the traffic to Abu Dhabi, Etihad's home base and hub.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

'India-China relationship is at a crossroads'

'India-China relationship is at a crossroads'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'The events of 2020 have actually put our relationship under exceptional stress.' What External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told the All India Conference of China Studies on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Kohli urges sports fans to back football team after Chhetri plea

Kohli urges sports fans to back football team after Chhetri plea

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Chhetri, who is set to play his 100th international match against Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup in Mumbai on Monday, has requested Indian sports fans through a video uploaded on his Twitter handle to come and watch the team play.

Sports Shorts: 'Ready for Asian Boxing Championship'

Sports Shorts: 'Ready for Asian Boxing Championship'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Mary was back in her preferred 48kg category as she overcame the challenge from younger competitors to make it to the Indian team for the marquee continental event, which is to be held from November 2 to November 11 in the Ho Chi Minh City.

African cricket's decade of mismanagement and missed opportunities

African cricket's decade of mismanagement and missed opportunities

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

For Africa's Test-playing nations, administrative turmoil has defined the dying days of the 2010s.

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Images from football friendlies played on Wednesday.

Sweden can beat England and win World Cup: Ibrahimovic

Sweden can beat England and win World Cup: Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Sweden can beat England in Saturday's quarter-finals and eventually win the World Cup in Russia if they can handle the pressure, former captain and record goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said.

Sushil Kumar, Sakshi win gold at Commonwealth Wrestling

Sushil Kumar, Sakshi win gold at Commonwealth Wrestling

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Sushil Kumar made a glorious return to the international arena by clinching a gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday.

India, Bangladesh very important partners of US: Clinton

India, Bangladesh very important partners of US: Clinton

Rediff.com5 May 2012

Describing India and Bangladesh as very important partners of the United States, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton on Saturday said America wants to see the two nations as leaders in many fronts in the international arena.

Iranian girl lands breakthrough taekwondo bronze

Iranian girl lands breakthrough taekwondo bronze

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Kimia Alizadeh Zenoorin kicked and punched down opponents and barriers as she became the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal by taking taekwondo bronze in the 57kg category on Thursday.

PHOTOS: The World Cup dream goes on for Iran despite Spain defeat

PHOTOS: The World Cup dream goes on for Iran despite Spain defeat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'But this was our first match point, if we compare this to tennis, our second match point comes against Portugal. We're still alive and dreaming'

Empty spaces amid coronavirus

Empty spaces amid coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Cinemas, stadiums, town squares and other public gathering places are devoid of people as the coronavirus spreads to at least 118 countries around the world. As of Thursday, the Johns Hopkins University tracker says 1,26,258 people have contracted the disease and 4,638 have died across the globe. The vast majority of the victims have been in China but the country said on Thursday that it had only 15 new cases. The outbreak also claimed its most high-profile victim so far when Hollywood star Tom Hanks announced he and his wife, Rita Wilson, had tested positive. The couple, who are in Australia where Hanks is making a film about Elvis, said they had felt "a bit tired, like we had colds" before being "found to be positive" Take a look.

'Unanimous view is that Rahul should take over Congress'

'Unanimous view is that Rahul should take over Congress'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

'The uncertainty on future leadership needs to be dispelled. It is already late as if today is yesterday. If necessary, a direction can be given to Rahul Gandhi to assume leadership'

Obama bonds with Cameron over basketball, hot dog

Obama bonds with Cameron over basketball, hot dog

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

United States President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday enjoyed a game of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament between Mississippi Valley State and Western Kentucky at the University of Dayton in Arena, Ohio.

Greek wunderkind Tsitsipas knocks out defending champ Federer

Greek wunderkind Tsitsipas knocks out defending champ Federer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Tsitsipas will play 22nd-seeded Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut for a place in the semi-finals.

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Biden administration should expect continuity in Iran's policies under Raisi. This may not necessarily mean that strengthening of ties with the West will be Raisi's top priority, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pole vaulter Isinbayeva to retire after World Championships

Pole vaulter Isinbayeva to retire after World Championships

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Russian pole vault queen and double Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva has announced that she would be retiring after the world athletics championships, which take place in her home country in Moscow, Russia, in August, AFP reported.

Farah sets new world indoor record for two miles

Farah sets new world indoor record for two miles

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Mo Farah set the first world record of his glittering distance running career on Saturday when he established a new indoor two-mile mark in Birmingham.

India venture into unknown against mighty Aussies

India venture into unknown against mighty Aussies

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Rohit Sharma will certainly leave a gaping hole at the top of the order, something that skipper Virat Kohli wouldn't have fancied at the onset of a gruelling two-month tour.

'My role in A Film by Aravind 2 was challening'

'My role in A Film by Aravind 2 was challening'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Kamal Kamaraju shares his experience on working in A Film by Aravind 2

Fed Cup: Serena loses in singles but US survive

Fed Cup: Serena loses in singles but US survive

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The United States survived a fright from little Latvia on Saturday before winning 3-2 in a Fed Cup qualifier as Serena Williams suffered her first career singles loss in the team event. Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Slovakia, Germany, Russia and Belarus also moved through to the inaugural 12-nation showdown in Budapest.

Avoiding wardrobe malfunction a priority for this pair

Avoiding wardrobe malfunction a priority for this pair

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

A pair of Turkish ice dancers on Tuesday said they take care to ensure their relatively conservative costumes are firmly in place when they compete but maintained it was not due to any pressure from their government.

This Sports Minister won't tolerate misgovernance

This Sports Minister won't tolerate misgovernance

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, on Tuesday, issued a stern warning to National Sports Federations (NSFs), saying there would be zero tolerance for misgovernance.

Young gun Chung fires a blank after blister trouble

Young gun Chung fires a blank after blister trouble

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The fighting spirit that propelled Chung Hyeon to the Australian Open semi-finals went missing on Friday as the South Korean trailblazer cut short his much-anticipated clash with Roger Federer after suffering foot blisters.

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA's all-time greatest players whose international stardom transcended basketball, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on board, officials said.

PIX: How the pandemic has changed tennis

PIX: How the pandemic has changed tennis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Masks were required and high-fives banned, with signs reminding those in attendance to maintain proper social distancing.

Two fans shot dead as World Cup stadium is put to test

Two fans shot dead as World Cup stadium is put to test

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Two soccer fans were shot dead on their way to a match at the Arena Castelao World Cup stadium in the northeastern Brazilian city of Fortaleza on Sunday, media reported.

US Open champ Osaka confirms status as new star

US Open champ Osaka confirms status as new star

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka ended Victoria Azarenka's dream run to claim her second US Open title in three years with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 comeback win on Saturday which cemented her status as the sport's leading light both on and off the court.

Baby-cradling Barty puts Australian Open loss into perspective

Baby-cradling Barty puts Australian Open loss into perspective

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Ash Barty's dream of ending her nation's 42-year wait for a homegrown Australian Open champion lay in tatters on Thursday after the world number one crumbled on the big points in a straight-sets semi-final defeat to Sofia Kenin. The 23-year-old Queenslander beat a hasty retreat from Rod Laver Arena after losing her first Melbourne semi-final 7-6(6), 7-5, shaking her head ruefully as she walked down the player's tunnel.

FIFA rankings: Win against Puerto Rico sees India climb four places

FIFA rankings: Win against Puerto Rico sees India climb four places

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The Indian football team jumped four places to be at 148th spot in the latest FIFA rankings released today, on the back of an impressive 4-1 win over higher-ranked Puerto Rico in Mumbai last week.

Tata for enhancing India, China cooperation

Tata for enhancing India, China cooperation

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Citing partnership between Tatas-owned JLR and China's Cherry Automobile, he said the Chinese bring ingenuity and creativity to their job.

'Degree not sole proof of education'

'Degree not sole proof of education'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'A mother, a farmer and cattle owner, all have valuable knowledge, but academia has failed to acknowledge their wisdom.'

All England: Saina edges past Sapsiree to enter last 16

All England: Saina edges past Sapsiree to enter last 16

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal on Wednesday made a positive start to her campaign at the All England Championship by notching up a difficult three-game victory over Sapsiree Taerattanachai of Thailand to reach the pre-quarter-finals.

'I still want that Olympic gold'

'I still want that Olympic gold'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'No matter when the Olympics are -- they can be after four months or after one year and four months -- I will be ready.'

List of NBA champions: Boston has won most titles

List of NBA champions: Boston has won most titles

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Here is the list of National Basketball Association champions (best-of-seven series:

Can Murari Lal Jalan revive Jet Airways?

Can Murari Lal Jalan revive Jet Airways?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

For Jet's revival, Mr Jalan should be on the scene long enough for everyone to get to know him, appreciate his skills, and not vanish into thin air within a matter of months or even weeks, observes Anjuli Bhargava.

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

As the curtains come down at the Tokyo Olympics, here's a glance at the medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory.