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BWF Worlds: Sindhu, Prannoy battle into Round 2

BWF Worlds: Sindhu, Prannoy battle into Round 2

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Star Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and H S Prannoy advanced to the second round of women's and men's singles competitions respectively with straight-game wins at the BWF World Championships in Paris on Tuesday.

Prep for Paris Games-bound shooters not ideal: Sodhi

Prep for Paris Games-bound shooters not ideal: Sodhi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'I would say you have to give six months to a year to give the athletes to kind of even register that person is going (to the Olympics). People are struggling to find their kit. So, things could have been better.'

China's gold rush begins at Paris Olympics

China's gold rush begins at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani began China's bid to capture all eight women's Olympic diving golds by winning the synchronised 3-metre springboard event on Saturday.

Adani Power seeks shareholders' nod for stock split

Adani Power seeks shareholders' nod for stock split

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Adani Power will seek shareholders' approval for stock split in the ratio of 1:5 through postal ballot notice issued on August 1, 2025. According to the notice, the equity shares of the company of Rs 10 each will be sub-divided into five fully paid-up ordinary (equity) shares of the face value of Rs 2 each each, fully paid-up, ranking pari passu with each other in all respects, as per the document.

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The India hockey team had won it's first Olympic medal in 41 years at the Tokyo Games.

How Chelsea's 'Ice-Cole' effect destroyed PSG...

How Chelsea's 'Ice-Cole' effect destroyed PSG...

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Cole Palmer lives up to his nickname in a scorching Club World Cup final on Sunday, scoring twice in Chelsea's 3-0 win over Paris St Germain on another broiling day at MetLife Stadium.

Sreejesh's Fanboy Photo with Ajith and Ashwin Goes Viral

Sreejesh's Fanboy Photo with Ajith and Ashwin Goes Viral

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh, just months after receiving the prestigious Padma Shri, delighted fans by sharing a heartwarming social media post.

Mbappe penalty seals Alonso's winning LaLiga start

Mbappe penalty seals Alonso's winning LaLiga start

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty earned Real Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Osasuna in their opening LaLiga game of the season

Not the Grand Slams: Djokovic's new obsession is...

Not the Grand Slams: Djokovic's new obsession is...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Novak Djokovic says that defending his Olympic title at LA 2028

PIX: Chelsea trounce PSG to win Club World Cup

PIX: Chelsea trounce PSG to win Club World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Cole Palmer scored twice as the Chelsea proved too good for the Parisians, fresh off their maiden Champions League triumph last month.

Rublev turns down Paris Games invite, Medvedev accepts

Rublev turns down Paris Games invite, Medvedev accepts

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Athletes from Russia and Belarus, Moscow's closest ally in the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, are barred from the Paris Games except for the few who will compete as neutral athletes without flags or anthems.

BWF Worlds: Sindhu sees off World No. 2, sails into QF

BWF Worlds: Sindhu sees off World No. 2, sails into QF

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu shocked World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi of China to storm into the quarterfinals of the World Championships, in Paris on Thursday.

Why Bigg Boss 19 Will Be Different

Why Bigg Boss 19 Will Be Different

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Bigg Boss 19 has a healthy mix of characters, mostly GenZ and millennials, but without Bigg Boss's interference, it would be boring to watch some of these wannabes vying for individual fame and attention, expects Divya Nair.

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Lady Gaga brings cabaret to Paris opening ceremony on the Seine

Abdulla Aboobacker wins triple jump gold

Abdulla Aboobacker wins triple jump gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The 29-year-old Indian athlete finished ahead of South Korea's Yu Gyumin and Kim Jang-woo, both Asian Championships bronze medal winners.

Mirabai Chanu's secret weapon for Paris 2024

Mirabai Chanu's secret weapon for Paris 2024

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Chanu, who has a personal best of 88kg in snatch and 119kg in clean and jerk, is no stranger to injuries and has struggled with a persistent back problem.

National Sports Governance Bill becomes an Act

National Sports Governance Bill becomes an Act

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The National Sports Governance Bill has become an Act after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the landmark legislation that promises to revamp India's sports administration.

Like Taapsee's Sari Game in Paris? Vote!

Like Taapsee's Sari Game in Paris? Vote!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

While everyone is eagerly waiting to see Taapsee Pannu in her latest thriller, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, she's already winning hearts with her sari looks at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Immerse Ganesha idols upto 6ft high in artificial tanks: HC

Immerse Ganesha idols upto 6ft high in artificial tanks: HC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The order will be effective till March next year for the festivals that require immersion of idols of deities, including those made of Plaster of Paris (PoP).

Chirag-Satwiksairaj crash out of Japan Open

Chirag-Satwiksairaj crash out of Japan Open

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out of the Japan Super 750 tournament after losing to Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang of China in the second round.

Mirabai Chanu disappoints: No medal in Paris Olympics

Mirabai Chanu disappoints: No medal in Paris Olympics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Mirabai Chanu's dream of clinching a second successive Olympic medal was dashed

Real Madrid survive Dortmund scare; Dembele wins it for PSG

Real Madrid survive Dortmund scare; Dembele wins it for PSG

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Images from the Club World Cup quarter-finals between Paris St Germain-Bayern Munich and Real Madrid-Dortmund.

Historic! Monthly allowance for Indian hockey players

Historic! Monthly allowance for Indian hockey players

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Currently, the hockey players draw salaries from the departments and organisations that they are employed with even though a proposal to have a graded contract system by Hockey India has been in the deliberation stage for past few years.

With eyes on the prize, Antil-led Paralympians take off to Paris

With eyes on the prize, Antil-led Paralympians take off to Paris

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The likes of Antil, who is bidding to become the first Indian to defend his Paralympics gold, will train at facilities near the French capital to acclimatise with the weather conditions there.

That's 'The' Birkin Bag... And It's Being Sold!

That's 'The' Birkin Bag... And It's Being Sold!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The world's most coveted handbag is back in the spotlight.

Unstoppable! Nishant Dev scores 3rd straight Pro KO

Unstoppable! Nishant Dev scores 3rd straight Pro KO

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Nishant Dev extends perfect pro record with TKO win against Evans

Andy Murray Statue To Grace Wimbledon!

Andy Murray Statue To Grace Wimbledon!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

A statue to honor British tennis great Andy Murray is in the works with installation at the All England Club in London planned for 2027.

Sumit ready to shine again at Paris Paralympics

Sumit ready to shine again at Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Sumit Antil wants to improve upon his world record in his bid to defend his title

India's table tennis squad arrives in Paris

India's table tennis squad arrives in Paris

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

India's biggest table tennis contingent ever has arrived at the Olympic Village, ready to make a mark in Paris.

Can coachless Indian archers hit bulls-eye at Paris?

Can coachless Indian archers hit bulls-eye at Paris?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Singh's comments come just a day after India's foreign coach Baek Woong Ki was denied accreditation for the Games. The Korean, who had reached the French capital with the Indian team after overseeing its preparation in Marseille, said on Saturday that he "was removed from the Olympic coaching role at a critical time" and will now be flying back to India with his return ticket already booked.

The issue that Manchester United need to fix...

The issue that Manchester United need to fix...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Neville said that within next week or two, Manchester United will have to "magic up a bit more money" or bring someone on loan.

Heartbreak! Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Heartbreak! Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

PV Sindhu's campaign at the BWF World Championships 2025 ended in the quarterfinals on Friday, as she went down to Indonesia's World No. 9 Putri Kusuma Wardani in Paris.

Gauff, Sabalenka, Paolini target Swiatek's clay throne

Gauff, Sabalenka, Paolini target Swiatek's clay throne

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Poland's Swiatek, who has dropped to fifth in the world rankings, has so far failed to win a title this year despite a few deep runs in tournaments, including the Australian Open semi-finals.

No podium for India! Manu Bhaker, Singh miss out in finals

No podium for India! Manu Bhaker, Singh miss out in finals

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Double Olympic bronze-medallist shooter Bhaker finished sixth in 25m pistol after entering the eight-shooter final placed fifth with an aggregate 'precision' and 'rapid fire' score of 588.

Equestrian Agarwalla exits from Paris Olympics

Equestrian Agarwalla exits from Paris Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Asian Games medallist Anush Agarwalla crashed out of the Equestrian event, finishing a below-par ninth in his group in the individual dressage category at the Paris Olympics

Chloe Malle: Vogue's New Anna Wintour

Chloe Malle: Vogue's New Anna Wintour

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

From social editor to Vogue's new leader, Chloe Malle embraces her 'nepo baby' status, ready to shape the future of fashion media.

'The trend started in Tokyo will continue in Paris'

'The trend started in Tokyo will continue in Paris'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The team will begin its campaign on July 27 against New Zealand, followed by matches against Argentina (July 29), Ireland (July 30), Belgium (August 1) and Australia (August 2).

'Paris 2024 beds are built for comfort, not romance'

'Paris 2024 beds are built for comfort, not romance'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

An intimacy ban was in place at the Tokyo Games amid the COVID pandemic.

Decathlon World champ LePage out of Paris Olympics

Decathlon World champ LePage out of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Pierce LePage has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to a herniated disc in his back which requires surgery.

Reality Bites: Djokovic reeling after Wimbledon blow

Reality Bites: Djokovic reeling after Wimbledon blow

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Novak Djokovic admitted reality was beginning to bite after the Serb was unable to bridge a 15-year age gap in a Wimbledon semi-final drubbing against Italian Jannik Sinner on Friday.