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Gold-winning weightlifter Jeremy reveals story about his tattoo

Gold-winning weightlifter Jeremy reveals story about his tattoo

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Jeremy shared an interesting story behind the tattoo he wears on his left arm.

Major blast in Nigerian capital: CNN

Major blast in Nigerian capital: CNN

Rediff.com2 Feb 2003

The explosion occurred in an apartment building in on Lagos Island -- the centre of the business district.

Vivek Oberoi's home raided in drugs case

Vivek Oberoi's home raided in drugs case

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

'Vivek oberoi is his relative and we got some information that Alva is there'

India warns citizens against travelling to 3 Nigerian states

India warns citizens against travelling to 3 Nigerian states

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

India has issued a travel warning to its nationals in Nigeria urging them to be cautious while visiting the oil-rich nation's troubled northeastern region, where a state of emergency had been declared last month.

CWG: Vinesh, Ravi, Naveen win golds; Indian wrestlers pouch 12 medals

CWG: Vinesh, Ravi, Naveen win golds; Indian wrestlers pouch 12 medals

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

An intimidating Vinesh Phogat pounced on her rivals to complete a hat-trick of Commonwealth Games gold medals while Ravi Dahiya too went unchallenged as India's wrestlers wrapped up their campaign with a rich haul of 12 medals, in Birmingham on Saturday.

Nigeria summons Indian envoy over Noida attacks

Nigeria summons Indian envoy over Noida attacks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Nigeria has called in the Indian envoy in the country to register its protest over an attack on four Nigerian students in Greater Noida and sought "diligent prosecution" against the perpetrators.

ISL: Ogbeche tricks as Hyderabad thrash EB

ISL: Ogbeche tricks as Hyderabad thrash EB

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

SC East Bengal gave a better account of themselves after the drinks break in the first half. They almost scored the equaliser but a save from Laxmikant Kattimani and a goal-line clearance from Joao kept the Hyderabad lead intact.

Record-breaking Mirabai Chanu claims India's first gold at CWG

Record-breaking Mirabai Chanu claims India's first gold at CWG

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The former world champion ended with a total lift of 201kg (88kg+113kg), which is far from her personal best.

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated; PSG's poor run continues

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated; PSG's poor run continues

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Paris St Germain had a chance to extend their Ligue 1 lead to five points after RC Lens drew 1-1 at Troyes and Olympique de Marseille and Monaco shared the spoils on Saturday.

'Can they understand what they put students through?'

'Can they understand what they put students through?'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'We Indians stayed back in the hope that our embassy would give us some sort of direction, some sort of guidelines that the situation had gone out of hand and we should leave immediately.' 'But the embassy did not bother to address our concerns.'

Rishi Sunak gets 20 nominations needed for British PM race, Priti Patel opts out

Rishi Sunak gets 20 nominations needed for British PM race, Priti Patel opts out

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The 42-year-old British Indian MP for Richmond in Yorkshire maintains his lead in the race to replace Boris Johnson as nominations formally opened for the contest.

EPL PIX: Man United see off Wolves; Spurs lose

EPL PIX: Man United see off Wolves; Spurs lose

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Govt delay cost OVL 2 Nigerian blocks

Govt delay cost OVL 2 Nigerian blocks

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

The government delay in approving ONGC Videsh Ltd's investment in two oil exploration blocks in Nigeria has cost the Indian flagship firm a majority stake, Subir Raha, chairman, ONGC said.

Hyderabad rout NorthEast to top ISL table

Hyderabad rout NorthEast to top ISL table

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Striker Bartholomew Ogbeche scored a brace against one of his former clubs.

OVL gets 25% in Nigerian oil blocks

OVL gets 25% in Nigerian oil blocks

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the international arm of the state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, will take 25 per cent stake in two deep sea oil and gas exploration blocks in Nigeria.\n

Soccer: Mumbai City FC go down in AFC Champions League

Soccer: Mumbai City FC go down in AFC Champions League

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Indian football hero of '80s, Chibuzor dies

One Indian killed, 6 injured in deadly Nigerian attacks

One Indian killed, 6 injured in deadly Nigerian attacks

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

A 23-year-old Indian national was killed and six of his compatriots, including two children, were injured in a wave of coordinated bombings and gun attacks by an Islamic sect that left at least 162 people dead in northern Nigeria's largest city of Kano.

The Young and the Beautiful

The Young and the Beautiful

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Vogue Japan's September issue features four models from Africa who are now working with international labels.

Manchester United extend Ighalo loan deal

Manchester United extend Ighalo loan deal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Ighalo's current deal with Shanghai runs out in December 2022 and he is expected to sign a new contract until the end of 2024, Sky reported.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

Two blasts rock Nigerian churches on Christmas; 28 killed

Two blasts rock Nigerian churches on Christmas; 28 killed

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

At least 28 people were killed on Sunday in two powerful blasts that targeted churches in Nigeria during the Christmas services, amid a series of attacks by a radical Islamic sect in the country's north that claimed nearly 70 lives.

ISL: Hyderabad beat ATKMB, put one foot in final

ISL: Hyderabad beat ATKMB, put one foot in final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The two teams will go up against each other again on Wednesday for the second leg

Mizoram teen Jeremy rewrites two Games record on way to sensational CWG gold

Mizoram teen Jeremy rewrites two Games record on way to sensational CWG gold

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Jeremy Lalrinnunga smashed two Games records on his way to a sensational gold medal win

PIL in SC seeks CBI probe in Aryan Khan case

PIL in SC seeks CBI probe in Aryan Khan case

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

The PIL has also sought a direction to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to frame the national witness protection scheme as recommended in various reports of the Law Commission.

ISL: Five-star Hyderabad blank NorthEast United

ISL: Five-star Hyderabad blank NorthEast United

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

It was all Hyderabad after the first goal as they dictated the game and kept pressing the NorthEast United backline.

Nigerian lifter Nwaoko wins first gold of CWG 2010

Nigerian lifter Nwaoko wins first gold of CWG 2010

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Augustina Nkem Nwaokolo of Nigeria stormed her way to the first gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, with a record mark in the women's weightlifting event at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Sports Complex, in New Delhi, on Monday.

CWG 2022: Opportunity for Vinesh, Sakshi to regain form

CWG 2022: Opportunity for Vinesh, Sakshi to regain form

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The CWG will be important not only for Vinesh and Sakshi but also for Bajrang Punia, who has been a bit iffy about his attacking prowess

Now, gender discrimination plagues Beijing Olympics

Now, gender discrimination plagues Beijing Olympics

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Equal treatment for female athletes requires the IBSF and IOC to allocate the same number of sled spots to women bobsledders as men'

Govt stops ONGC from buying Nigerian oil field

Govt stops ONGC from buying Nigerian oil field

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

Government's refusal to allow Oil and Natural Gas Corporation to acquire oilfields in Nigeria and Ecuador has cost the country 23 million tonnes per annum of oil production, a top official said on Friday.

Row with Nigeria: Envoy sent offensive SMSes to cop, says Goa CM

Row with Nigeria: Envoy sent offensive SMSes to cop, says Goa CM

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday accused a Nigerian diplomat of sending "offensive SMSes" to a senior police officer over the controversy relating to the killing of a Nigerian national that had sparked protests by his compatriots in Panaji.

Boko Haram, Dawood tie up to sell drugs in India

Boko Haram, Dawood tie up to sell drugs in India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Boko Haram and Dawood Ibrahim have struck a deal to sell drugs in India, discovers Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com

Olympics: De Grasse fastest in 100m; Bromell sneaks through

Olympics: De Grasse fastest in 100m; Bromell sneaks through

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Trayvon Bromell, the fastest in the world this year and favourite to win the Olympic men's 100 metres gold, sneaked through the first-round heats as a fastest loser on Saturday, pouring even more intrigue into Sunday's final.

Indian students among victims of racism in war-torn Ukraine: Mandela Foundation

Indian students among victims of racism in war-torn Ukraine: Mandela Foundation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Some complained of being beaten up as they tried to join the fleeing crowds, purely because of their skin colour.

Indian Football: Odisha, Kerala share honours

Indian Football: Odisha, Kerala share honours

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Manuel Onwu scored a hat-trick for the hosts, while Bartholomew Ogbeche netted twice to lead the Golden Boot standings with 15 to his name.

Happy 80th Birthday Pele!

Happy 80th Birthday Pele!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Titled the King, Pele made football and Brazil a household name and Brazilian football, a benchmark.

CWG: A happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters

CWG: A happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

India have finished as the best-performing nation in the sport in the 1990, 2002, and 2018 Commonwealth Games.

FIFA World Cup diary: Tite angrily denies any contact with Real Madrid

FIFA World Cup diary: Tite angrily denies any contact with Real Madrid

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Tite was asked about reports that he was set to take charge of the Champions League winners during a news conference ahead of Sunday's friendly against Austria, although it was not clear where they had originated.

3 Nigeria returnees among 7 Omicron cases found in Pune

3 Nigeria returnees among 7 Omicron cases found in Pune

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

They include a woman who came from Nigeria along with her two daughters to meet her brother in adjoining Pimpri Chinchwad area, the official said.

PIX: Meet Asia's FASTEST man!

PIX: Meet Asia's FASTEST man!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

China's Su Bingtian held off his opponents with a late burst of speed to win the event in 9.92 seconds.

ISL: Eze to the rescue as Jamshedpur hold Hyderabad

ISL: Eze to the rescue as Jamshedpur hold Hyderabad

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The Nizams remain unbeaten in the competition while JFC are yet to taste victory.