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Biggest Prisoner Swap In West's History

Biggest Prisoner Swap In West's History

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The glimpses of USA President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greet prisoners, who were released from detention in Russia, upon their arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, USA on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

India surprised by Poland

India surprised by Poland

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

A 4-7 defeat handed the Indians their first defeat in the Akhbar El-Yom hockey tournament in Cairo.

PIX: Wales one win from Euro 2024; Greece in playoffs

PIX: Wales one win from Euro 2024; Greece in playoffs

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the Euro 2024 qualifiers played on Thursday night

'Poland needed to prove they weren't quitters'

'Poland needed to prove they weren't quitters'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Poland coach Adam Nawalka said his team had needed to beat Japan in their final World Cup match on Thursday to prove they were not quitters and bring some joy to their country's football fans after a miserable campaign in Russia.

Paralympics: Deepthi Jeevanji wins 400m T20 bronze

Paralympics: Deepthi Jeevanji wins 400m T20 bronze

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The Indian runner, who turns 21 later this month, clocked 55.82 seconds to finish behind Yuliia Shuliar (55.16 seconds) of Ukraine and World record holder Aysel Onder (55.23) of Turkey.

Broken nose no barrier: Mbappe cleared to play

Broken nose no barrier: Mbappe cleared to play

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Masked Kylian Mbappe fit to face Netherlands

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Pegula, Muchova cruise into quarters

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Pegula, Muchova cruise into quarters

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Images from Monday's Round of 16 women's singles matches at the US Open.

'Don't get scared': What Neeraj told high jumper Kushare

'Don't get scared': What Neeraj told high jumper Kushare

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Sarvesh Kushare said Neeraj Chopra's advice has boosted his confidence as at one point in time this year, he was not even sure of making the Paris Games cut.

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Images and summary of all the World Cup 2022 qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Euro Preview: Will Lewandowski shine for Poland?

Euro Preview: Will Lewandowski shine for Poland?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Poland forward Robert Lewandowski and Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri, who have yet to shine at Euro 2016, will have another chance to brighten up the tournament when their teams clash in St Etienne in the last 16 on Saturday.

Euro: Blaszczykowski strike sends Poland into last 16

Euro: Blaszczykowski strike sends Poland into last 16

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Jakub Blaszczykowski's goal gave Poland a 1-0 win over Ukraine in their final Euro 2016 Group C match on Tuesday and sent them into the knockout stages of the tournament for the first time.

Sinner, Sabalenka get tough US Open draw

Sinner, Sabalenka get tough US Open draw

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Sinner won in Cincinnati this week to claim his fifth title of a breakout season before the revelation that he avoided a ban over two positive tests

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Germany expects 2.7 million people to attend matches in stadiums across the country and some 12 million in its fan zones for outdoor viewing, including on a long stretch of turf laid out in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

Olympics: Alcaraz, Djokovic in semis; Swiatek, Zverev out

Olympics: Alcaraz, Djokovic in semis; Swiatek, Zverev out

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has made it to the semi-finals on his Olympic Games debut.

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

His was India's second medal in archery at the ongoing Games after Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar combined for the compound mixed team bronze.

Indian student brutally assaulted in Poland, survives

Indian student brutally assaulted in Poland, survives

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Swaraj on Friday night spoke to the Indian ambassador to Poland Ajay Bisaria regarding the assault on an Indian student in Poznan city whose name was not disclosed.

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek cemented her position as the undisputed queen of clay

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'The romanticism of late night tennis in New York, it's time to move past that'

WC Preview: Poland to make changes for Colombia

WC Preview: Poland to make changes for Colombia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Poland will make changes for their match against Colombia and start 'more aggressively' in what will be a key match against opponents who also lost their opening contest, striker Dawid Kownacki said on Thursday.

Ukraine's Mahuchikh wins gold in women's high jump

Ukraine's Mahuchikh wins gold in women's high jump

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Australian Nicola Olyslagers took silver and Ukraine's Iryna Gerashchenko and Australian Eleanor Patterson shared the bronze.

Iran stunned by minnows Poland in Kabaddi World Cup

Iran stunned by minnows Poland in Kabaddi World Cup

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Iran's unbeaten streak in the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup came to a grinding halt after they were stunned by minnows Polland 25-41 in their league clash at the TransStadia in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Gauff, Swiatek headline tough US Open women's field

Gauff, Swiatek headline tough US Open women's field

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Contenders lurk around every corner in New York, as a gruelling year has left the title vulnerable for those hoping to capture a maiden major title.

Poland keeper Szczesny ruled out of Germany clash

Poland keeper Szczesny ruled out of Germany clash

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Poland's first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will miss Thursdays Euro 2016 clash with Germany but could return for their final Group C game against Ukraine, coach Adam Nawalka said.

Russia frees US scribe, ex-marine among 4 in prisoner swap deal

Russia frees US scribe, ex-marine among 4 in prisoner swap deal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Among those released were the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former Marine Paul Whelan and journalist Alsu Kurmashev. This was part of multi-country deal with Russia.

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Can see growth, especially in women's table tennis in India: Manika Batra on UTT

Armand Duplantis Dazzles In Paris

Armand Duplantis Dazzles In Paris

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

He is the first athlete to retain the pole vault title in nearly seven decades.

Euro 2016: Poland hold World champs Germany goalless

Euro 2016: Poland hold World champs Germany goalless

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Germany and Poland edged closer to the Euro 2016 knockout stage after playing out the first 0-0 draw of this year's tournament at the Stade de France on Thursday. The result means both teams have four points in Group C ahead of Northern Ireland, who have three after their 2-0 win against a Ukraine side who are still without a point and cannot now qualify for the last 16 at the finals.

Euro: How toothless Germany were checked by plucky Poland

Euro: How toothless Germany were checked by plucky Poland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Germany bolstered their back line with the return of central defender Mats Hummels on Thursday but lacked penetration at the other end of the field as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Poland at Euro 2016.

Olympics: Manika leads India to table tennis quarters

Olympics: Manika leads India to table tennis quarters

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Manika Batra led from the front as India prevailed over higher-ranked Romania 3-2 in a thrilling tie

PIX: Olympic champ Wanyonyi storms to 800m win in Lausanne

PIX: Olympic champ Wanyonyi storms to 800m win in Lausanne

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi of Kenya, 20, narrowly missed the world mark of 1:40.91 set by Kenya's David Rudisha at the 2012 London Olympics.

PIX: Muchova stuns former champion Osaka; Swiatek cruises

PIX: Muchova stuns former champion Osaka; Swiatek cruises

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday.

PICS: Pegula sends world No. 1 Swiatek out of US Open

PICS: Pegula sends world No. 1 Swiatek out of US Open

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday.

PIX: Golden hat-trick for Crouser; Dutch win mixed relay

PIX: Golden hat-trick for Crouser; Dutch win mixed relay

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

American Ryan Crouser became the first man to "three-peat" in the Olympic shot put on Saturday.

Holidaying Maatsen gets last minute call-up for Euros

Holidaying Maatsen gets last minute call-up for Euros

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Uncapped Ian Maatsen was holidaying on a yacht off Mykonos when he got a call up on Monday night for the European Championship

Poland's Wlodarczyk sets women's hammer world record

Poland's Wlodarczyk sets women's hammer world record

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

World champion Anita Wlodarczyk improved her own world record with a throw of 82.29 metres in the women's hammer final at the Rio Olympics on Monday. The 31-year-old Pole's third throw of the final improved on the previous mark of 81.08 metres she achieved on home soil at the start of the month.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The medal tally at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

British national detained for entering Puri temple, assaulting cops

British national detained for entering Puri temple, assaulting cops

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

When the police personnel stopped him and asked him to leave the temple premises as non-Hindus are not allowed entry into the temple, Thomas allegedly assaulted the cops, they said.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 4, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 4, 2024

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics in Paris on Wednesday.

Swiatek, Zheng, Rybakina among top US Open contenders

Swiatek, Zheng, Rybakina among top US Open contenders

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Iga Swiatek has been not been at her world-beating best in the months leading up to the U.S. Open but the Pole has both the talent and mentality to lift her game for the final Grand Slam of the year, tennis great Chris Evert said.