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EPL PIX: Liverpool clear after Arsenal held; Man City thrash Palace

EPL PIX: Liverpool clear after Arsenal held; Man City thrash Palace

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Sports Minister Mandaviya presents Khel Ratna to Satwik-Chirag

Sports Minister Mandaviya presents Khel Ratna to Satwik-Chirag

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya presented the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award to badminton stars Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy.

Defending champs India lose Thomas Cup quarters to China

Defending champs India lose Thomas Cup quarters to China

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Indian men's team failed to defend its title after going down fighting 1-3 to China

ISSF Jr World Cup: Shambhavi strikes India's 2nd gold

ISSF Jr World Cup: Shambhavi strikes India's 2nd gold

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Stunning 1-2 finish for India after Shambhavi, Ojasvi's keen tussle

Masai Russell runs second-fastest 100m hurdles in history

Masai Russell runs second-fastest 100m hurdles in history

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell set an American record in the 100m hurdles at the Grand Slam Track meet in Miami on Friday, breaking the tape in 12.17 seconds for the second-fastest time ever recorded in the event.

Italy risk missing third straight World Cup; England struggle

Italy risk missing third straight World Cup; England struggle

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Italy face the shocking possibility of failing to reach the World Cup for a third consecutive time.

Why Pakistan's Arshad declined Neeraj's invitation

Why Pakistan's Arshad declined Neeraj's invitation

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Arshad Nadeem declines Neeraj Chopra's invite to compete in NC Classic javelin event

Bayern Munich Crowned Bundesliga Champions

Bayern Munich Crowned Bundesliga Champions

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Bayern Munich claim Bundesliga title following Bayer Leverkusen draw

India's next big javelin star after Neeraj Chopra?

India's next big javelin star after Neeraj Chopra?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Sachin Yadav, who will be competing in his first international competition in the Asian Championships, is considered the next big thing in men's javelin after Neeraj Chopra.

PIX: Rice's free-kick double as Arsenal rout Real Madrid

PIX: Rice's free-kick double as Arsenal rout Real Madrid

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

A summary of Tuesday's Champions League first leg quarter-finals between Arsenal and Real Madrid, and Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.

'Compensation of athletes, IOC's main concern'

'Compensation of athletes, IOC's main concern'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Drawing comparisons with other professional sports, Moses said track and field athletes have missed out on the financial boom due to the lack of a players' union.

'I Was Only Left In My Underwear'

'I Was Only Left In My Underwear'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'As they assaulted me, they kept shouting, "So, you rascal, you speak against officers? Against ministers?" -- and each accusation was accompanied by more blows. 'Seeing that I could not get up, they began stamping on me with their feet and continued until they were exhausted.' Pinarayi Vijayan -- now Kerala's chief minister -- was imprisoned during the Emergency. This is his account of what the police torture he suffered in jail. A revealing excerpt from Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai's Democracy Enchained, Nation Disgraced: Dark Days Of India's Emergency. The first of a series to mark 50 years of the Emergency.

Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta dies in hotel fire

Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta dies in hotel fire

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta died on Thursday in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the country's northwest, the Turkey Ski Federation said.

'Athletics prize money model is not one-size-fits-all'

'Athletics prize money model is not one-size-fits-all'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

'Nobody in the Olympic landscape should conclude that because I had a mandate in World Athletics... that this is a one-size-fits-all. That I suddenly walk straight into the (IOC) office in Lausanne next week and tell everybody they are taking prize money.'

Bayern Munich on brink of Bundesliga title, Kane eyes record

Bayern Munich on brink of Bundesliga title, Kane eyes record

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Bayern Munich will secure the Bundesliga title on Saturday

Sudirman Cup: India suffer crushing defeat vs Denmark

Sudirman Cup: India suffer crushing defeat vs Denmark

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

India's lack of bench strength was exposed as they suffered a crushing 1-4 defeat against Denmark in their opening Group D match at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals.

Srikanth's Resurgence: A Tale of Resolve, Discipline

Srikanth's Resurgence: A Tale of Resolve, Discipline

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Srikanth's Malaysia run shows he belongs at the top

Three young guns get chance to share field with Neeraj

Three young guns get chance to share field with Neeraj

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Indian trio of Sachin Yadav, Rohit Yadav, Sahil Silwal named for NC Classic

Inter's super sub Frattesi pays tribute to late grandmother

Inter's super sub Frattesi pays tribute to late grandmother

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'It was tough, but I know that she's involved somehow tonight. Maybe she's cheering me on from up there.'

Encourage direct talks between India, Pakistan: US

Encourage direct talks between India, Pakistan: US

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The United States said it encourages 'direct communication' between India and Pakistan and commends Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for choosing the path of peace.

SEE: Thomas Cup win in pictures!

SEE: Thomas Cup win in pictures!

Rediff.com15 May 2022

In what was India's first-ever appearance in the tournament finale, they defeated the record 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand to lift the Thomas Cup 2022 title.

Chopra hopes to bring Diamond League to India

Chopra hopes to bring Diamond League to India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'I wanted to state that this event will be an annual affair. As of now, it will be just a men's javelin event. But in future, I am hoping other events will also be added.'

Kerala shocker: Police tell Dalit woman to drink water from toilet

Kerala shocker: Police tell Dalit woman to drink water from toilet

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Her claims of being detained overnight at the police station without food or sleep and being asked to drink toilet water by police personnel have sparked widespread outrage.

India go down to Indonesia, bow out of Sudirman Cup

India go down to Indonesia, bow out of Sudirman Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Sudirman Cup: India bow out after defeat against Indonesia

Robert Prevost becomes first American Pope, takes name Leo XIV

Robert Prevost becomes first American Pope, takes name Leo XIV

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The voice of the six bells of St Peter's Basilca announced that the Church has its new Pope.

PIX: PSG demolish Arsenal to enter Champions League final

PIX: PSG demolish Arsenal to enter Champions League final

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Images from the Champions League semi-final second leg between Paris St Germain and Arsenal, at Parc des Princes, Paris, France, on Wednesday.

'For The First Time, We Will Be Able To Say A Particular Caste Is More Backward Than The Other'

'For The First Time, We Will Be Able To Say A Particular Caste Is More Backward Than The Other'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

'For the first time in this country, perhaps the first time anywhere, we are going to use backwardness index.' 'It is a fundamental shift in the discourse in the country's social justice.'

ED raids 'Empuraan' producer over Rs 1,000 cr FEMA case

ED raids 'Empuraan' producer over Rs 1,000 cr FEMA case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

"L2: Empuraan", the second part of the "Lucifer" movie, a trilogy planned by the Prithviraj-Mohanlal team, has become a topic of hot debate over its critique of right-wing politics and the covert mention of the Gujarat riots.

COMING UP In May: Bhool Chuk Maaf, Raid 2, MI 8

COMING UP In May: Bhool Chuk Maaf, Raid 2, MI 8

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

The year 2025 started slowly at the box office but the summer is looking up for theatrical releases.

Are You Dying For Sex?

Are You Dying For Sex?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Horrors of the mind and modern technology rock the OTT this week.

What Jay Shah told IOC boss Bach...

What Jay Shah told IOC boss Bach...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The duo met at the IOC's headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland and discussed about cricket's future in the Olympic programme.

Four Indian cardinals eligible to vote for electing new pope

Four Indian cardinals eligible to vote for electing new pope

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Four cardinals from India, including two from Kerala, are eligible to vote in the upcoming conclave to elect the new Pope. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote, as per the regulations. Anthony Poola, the Archbishop of Hyderabad; Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, the Archbishop of Goa and Daman; Cardinal Baselios Cleemis of the Syro-Malankara Church; and George Koovakkad, the newly appointed cardinal, are the four who can cast votes in the upcoming conclave.

PIX: Duran double as Al-Nassr make Asian Champions League semis

PIX: Duran double as Al-Nassr make Asian Champions League semis

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Al-Nassr ensured all three Saudi Pro League teams reached the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals as Stefano Pioli's side handed Yokohama F Marinos a 4-1 defeat on Saturday.

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Manchester City and Chelsea both secured their Champions League places with victories on the final day of the English Premier League season and Newcastle United joined them despite stumbling to a last-day defeat.

EPL: Chelsea back in top four

EPL: Chelsea back in top four

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Chelsea beat London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on Thursday thanks to a goal by Argentina's Enzo Fernandez

Davis Cup: Mukund's last chance for glory?

Davis Cup: Mukund's last chance for glory?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Sasikumar Mukund will aim for a winning return to the Davis Cup fold as India faces Togo in the World Group I Play-off.

Social media post leads to bandh in J-K's Bhaderwah, internet shut

Social media post leads to bandh in J-K's Bhaderwah, internet shut

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Protests and a partial bandh were observed in the communally sensitive Bhaderwah town of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday following an objectionable social media post allegedly put up by a leader of a Hindu group. The post drew resentment from members of both Hindu and Muslim communities, prompting authorities to suspend mobile internet services as a precautionary measure. An FIR has been registered against the accused, Virender Razdan, and raids are underway to nab him.

England coach Tuchel makes surprise announcement

England coach Tuchel makes surprise announcement

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Lewis-Skelly gets England call-up; Recalls Rashford, Henderson return.

The Difference Between Drishyam And Thudarum

The Difference Between Drishyam And Thudarum

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The similarities between the two movies may be striking but where they differ is in the way each focuses your curiosity, observes Sreehari Nair.

What new IOC chief Coventry said on India's 2036 Olympics bid

What new IOC chief Coventry said on India's 2036 Olympics bid

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Newly-elected International Olympic Committee president Kristy Coventry was expectedly guarded on India's bid to stage the 2036 Olympic Games.