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Fit Sreejesh says Paris Games won't be his last

Fit Sreejesh says Paris Games won't be his last

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

The goal-keeper eyes coaching role post retirement.

From IPL humiliation to Test debut: The unbelievable rise of Yash Dayal

From IPL humiliation to Test debut: The unbelievable rise of Yash Dayal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Yash Dayal's story is now one of resilience and redemption, proving that comebacks often speak louder than any setback.

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Praggnanandhaa did not have to sweat hard to hold Caruana under Classical but in the Armageddon the American was a transformed player as he took advantage of his white pieces.

M&M shifts to high gear with Rs 37K cr investments

M&M shifts to high gear with Rs 37K cr investments

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Automotive (auto) major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), which is readying to launch nine sport utility vehicles (internal combustion engine/ICE), seven Born Electric Vehicles (BEVs), and seven light commercial vehicles by 2030, has outlined an investment of Rs 27,000 crore in its auto business between 2024-25 (FY25) and 2026-27 (FY27). Over the next three years, the company will deploy Rs 37,000 crore, including its auto business, farm business (Rs 5,000 crore), and service business (Rs 5,000 crore).

Why Young Indians Are At Risk Of A Heart Attack

Why Young Indians Are At Risk Of A Heart Attack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

It's important to take breaks, spend time with loved ones and engage in activities like yoga or meditation to help relax and relieve stress.

Djokovic unsure about French Open quarter-finals after knee injury

Djokovic unsure about French Open quarter-finals after knee injury

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic said he has been experiencing slight discomfort in his right knee for a couple of weeks.

The Ultimate Sports Shoes Buying Guide

The Ultimate Sports Shoes Buying Guide

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The Ultimate Sports Shoes Buying Guide. Today in the market you will find thousands of sports shoes on the market but how do you know which one is right for you? Here we have narrow down your options to find the pair that is your "solemate."

Brad Pitt to race at British F1 Grand Prix?

Brad Pitt to race at British F1 Grand Prix?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Brad Pitt's as-yet untitled Formula One movie starts filming at Silverstone against the race backdrop at this weekend's British Grand Prix.

Why Abhishek could be dropped despite match-winning century!

Why Abhishek could be dropped despite match-winning century!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Abhishek Sharma, who slammed a 46-ball century in the second T20I against Zimbabwe, might have to make way for Yashasvi Jaiswal for the third match on Wednesday.

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Alireza in Armageddon

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Alireza in Armageddon

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa got off to a flier and defeated Firouzja Alireza of France in the Armageddon game in the first round of Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger on Tuesday.

Germany-Scotland kick-off Euro 2024 party!

Germany-Scotland kick-off Euro 2024 party!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Germany are banking on a mix of hugely talented young players, including Jamal Musiala and newly-crowned Bundesliga champion Florian Wirtz, and experienced veterans such as 2014 World Cup winners Manuel Neuer, Thomas Mueller and Toni Kroos.

Cirque du Soleil to showcase 'Messi 10' for Argentines

Cirque du Soleil to showcase 'Messi 10' for Argentines

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Cirque du Soleil first premiered the show in 2019 in Barcelona, where Messi was playing at the time. In recent years the company has tried to broaden its appeal, moving outside circus acts to performances celebrating music icons and creating immersive experiences with video game partners.

Shopping blunders to movies, music: Neeraj Chopra gets personal

Shopping blunders to movies, music: Neeraj Chopra gets personal

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Neeraj exhibited the basics of throwing a javelin to former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik on JioCinema's 'Get Set Gold'

Woods 'mentally rusty' on return to PGA Tour

Woods 'mentally rusty' on return to PGA Tour

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Despite being "sore all over" Woods was looking forward to getting back on course for the second round of the tournament, which he hosts for the benefit of his charity.

Paris 2024: 'Expect more than 10 shooting medals for India'

Paris 2024: 'Expect more than 10 shooting medals for India'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Bindra admitted that hopes will be high on the Indian shooting contingent in Paris after having notched up seven medals - India's best-ever tally - at the Tokyo Olympics.

All That You Wanted to Know about Tata Curvv

All That You Wanted to Know about Tata Curvv

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

While the electric version will open for bookings starting August 12, the internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts will make their debut after September 2, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Hopefully got the bad match out of the way: Gauff

Hopefully got the bad match out of the way: Gauff

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Coco Gauff eked out a victory to reach her first Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday.

PIX: Spain steps gingerly towards normality, but Madrid and Barcelona may lag

PIX: Spain steps gingerly towards normality, but Madrid and Barcelona may lag

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is anxious to get the country up and running again without igniting a second wave of infections as the economy reels and Spaniards gradually emerge from nearly eight weeks under lockdown.

Indian football team departs without two players, chef de mission

Indian football team departs without two players, chef de mission

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Defenders Konsam Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga did not accompany the Indian football team that left the country on Sunday for the Asian Games in China.

Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at French Open

Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Sabalenka crashed to a 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva

M&M's growth engines roar to life, launches to drive gains

M&M's growth engines roar to life, launches to drive gains

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The stock of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has been touching successive all-time highs on the bourses and, over the past year, gained 81 per cent. While the S&P BSE Auto Index has not performed poorly, registering gains of 73 per cent, it still trails the company by 800 basis points (bps) during this period. There are multiple reasons why investors are beating a path to M&M's counter.

'Came here thinking I'll learn things; not with an aim to win medals'

'Came here thinking I'll learn things; not with an aim to win medals'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Eating 'tasteless' supplements, undergoing breathing exercises and yoga is not something a teenager would love to do daily but that is the routine of shooter Ramita Jindal who has emerged as a star for India in the Asian Games.

This is who Kerala's Sports Minister thinks Muhammad Ali was

This is who Kerala's Sports Minister thinks Muhammad Ali was

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

A day after being extensively trolled in the social media for his gaffe describing late legendary boxer Muhammad Ali as a Keralite, Sports Minister E P Jayarajan admitted his "mistake." In a Facebook post, the minister, who was mauled on social media, said "a mistake is a mistake" and hoped the state's enlightened people and sports personalities would understand his folly. Soon after reports of Ali's passing away broke on Saturday, a Malayalam television channel had contacted the minister for a condolence message. In the phone-in news programme Jayarajan had said, "I came to know only now that Muhammad Ali had died in America. Ali was a prominent personality in Kerala's sports scenario. He had won several gold medals for Kerala and had taken our state's fame skyhigh.. I wish to convey Kerala's sorrow and the sorrow of the state's sport lovers." Explaining the circumstances that led to the mistake, Jayayrajan said he was on his way to attend a function when he was called by the television channel for his reaction. The person who called him said "our Muhammad Ali died in America. He has won several gold medals," and that the minister should give a condolence message, Jayarajan said.

Ollie Robinson 'twinged his back while batting' in Ranchi Test

Ollie Robinson 'twinged his back while batting' in Ranchi Test

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Head coach Brendon McCullum revealed that pacer Ollie Robinson suffered an injury while batting during the visitors' first inning.

'This is the Joe Root mode that win you Test matches'

'This is the Joe Root mode that win you Test matches'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Root relies on trademark style to rescue England

6-time Olympic champion Hoy undergoing cancer treatment

6-time Olympic champion Hoy undergoing cancer treatment

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Britain's six-time Olympic track cycling champion Chris Hoy said he was "optimistic" and "positive" after revealing on Friday that he had been diagnosed with cancer last year.

Vij was to be sworn-in, but he didn't come: Khattar

Vij was to be sworn-in, but he didn't come: Khattar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

BJP leader Anil Vij on Tuesday skipped Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's swearing-in ceremony where, according to the outgoing CM M L Khattar, he would also have been inducted in the cabinet.

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia

PIX: Real Madrid edge Man City in penalties; Bayern down Arsenal

PIX: Real Madrid edge Man City in penalties; Bayern down Arsenal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

'Comparisons With Vicky Used To Irritate Me A Lot'

'Comparisons With Vicky Used To Irritate Me A Lot'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'That comparison, "Oh look at Vicky, do you also see yourself being that successful in life?"' 'Vicky has seen a lot and done a lot and he is where he is. I feel really happy about it.' 'But I have my own journey.'

Cook hails Joe Root's 'Rohit-like' knock

Cook hails Joe Root's 'Rohit-like' knock

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

England legend Alastair Cook has lauded Joe Root for his Bazball-defying century in the fourth Test and also drew an expected parallel with India captain Rohit Sharma while praising him.

Never put any kind of pressure on Praggnanandhaa, says Rameshbabu

Never put any kind of pressure on Praggnanandhaa, says Rameshbabu

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Rameshbabu is no expert of the complex patterns of chess that his son R Praggnanandhaa has mastered so deeply. He is just an understanding father who is happy to work as a supporting force to the whiz kid.

Fitness was lowest priority for Babar and coach Arthur, reveals Hafeez

Fitness was lowest priority for Babar and coach Arthur, reveals Hafeez

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Former Pakistan cricket director Muhammad Hafeez has claimed that ex-captain, Babar Azam and foreign coaches Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn had given team fitness lowest priority in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup in India.

Djokovic, Murray react to Australian Open's controversial move

Djokovic, Murray react to Australian Open's controversial move

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Djokovic backs schedule change at expanded Australian Open

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'People don't know about the immense pressures that come with this position -- every decision a judge takes affects real people and their lives.' 'This is not a job that one can take lightly.' A

World Cup: Captains ditch One Love arm band

World Cup: Captains ditch One Love arm band

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark will not wear "OneLove" armbands after FIFA made it clear they would be booked, the associations said in a joint statement on Monday.

ATP Finals: Normal service resumed as Federer breezes into semis

ATP Finals: Normal service resumed as Federer breezes into semis

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

A few days after it appeared as though a Roger Federer impersonator had gatecrashed the 02 Arena, the Swiss great resumed normal service to outplay Kevin Anderson and reach the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday.

'I'm Sure The Concept For INDIA Came From Him'

'I'm Sure The Concept For INDIA Came From Him'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'In Parliament, he was the one person who stood for democracy and secularism even when the principal Opposition party was not very forthright in taking on the BJP and RSS.'

French fans left down in the Bleus

French fans left down in the Bleus

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"We woke up too late. We showed a real strength of character but when you get to penalties it's 50-50," said disappointed French fan Jordan Tambutte.

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's just not a date. It's just not about selecting a candidate. It's not about helping some candidate win. It's about expressing emotion, after ten years, that could reach out in India and beyond it, notes Sheela Bhatt.