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Pro kabaddi League: Delhi on top four after routing Bengal

Pro kabaddi League: Delhi on top four after routing Bengal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Dabang Delhi shot into top four after thrashing hosts Bengal Warriors while Bengaluru Bulls scripted a fine comeback in the second half to hand Puneri Paltan their fourth successive loss in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata.

'Kohli knew he'd fail in England'

'Kohli knew he'd fail in England'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

A probable lack of solution for his recurring struggles with the ball outside the off-stump prompted Virat Kohli to take retirement from Test cricket

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The political and ideological differences between the Congress and Shashi Tharoor is no longer a matter of whispers.

PKL: UP Yoddhas seal third spot with emphatic win over Bengaluru Bulls

PKL: UP Yoddhas seal third spot with emphatic win over Bengaluru Bulls

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

The win also helped Yoddhas to secure the third spot in the league table, thereby confirming their Eliminator 1 berth against the sixth-placed team.

PKL: Thalaivas inflict crushing defeat upon Warriorz

PKL: Thalaivas inflict crushing defeat upon Warriorz

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Tamil Thalaivas roared back to form with an emphatic 46-31 win over Bengal Warriorz in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

Pro Kabaddi League: Squad strength raised to 25 in Season 2

Pro Kabaddi League: Squad strength raised to 25 in Season 2

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The strength of teams has been bolstered from 14 during the inaugural edition last year to 25.

Milestone Watch: Gill, Rahul, Jadeja In Focus

Milestone Watch: Gill, Rahul, Jadeja In Focus

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

As India get set to take on England in a five-match Test series, starting in Leeds on June 20, a look at the upcoming milestone for their top players.

PKL: Patna Pirates crush Bengaluru Bulls

PKL: Patna Pirates crush Bengaluru Bulls

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Shubham Shinde's crucial Super Tackle on Pardeep sealed the deal, reinforcing their PKL dominance.

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

India women claim hockey CWG medal after 16 years

Ahead of CWG, Indian hockey team working on problem areas

Ahead of CWG, Indian hockey team working on problem areas

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'Our preparations for the Commonwealth Games are going on very well. We are working on specific aspects of our game during our training sessions and we are focusing on the learnings from the FIH Hockey Pro League.'

PKL: Haryana become first team to book playoffs berth

PKL: Haryana become first team to book playoffs berth

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

It was a complete team effort for Haryana Steelers, with Vinay and Shivam Patare combining for 15 points, while Jaideep and Rahul got four tackle points each and Mohammadreza Shadloui scored six points to wrap up a comprehensive display.

Ronaldo misses two sitters then nets 1st goal for Al Nassr

Ronaldo misses two sitters then nets 1st goal for Al Nassr

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal for Al Nassr with a last-gasp penalty to salvage a 2-2 draw

Injured Neymar to miss Copa America

Injured Neymar to miss Copa America

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Neymar joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in August but the former Barcelona and Paris St Germain forward played only five games as he struggled with muscle injuries.

Furious Ronaldo storms off the pitch

Furious Ronaldo storms off the pitch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

A furious Cristiano Ronaldo stormed off the pitch after Al-Nassr lost to Al-Ittihad.

PKL: Pink Panthers edge Puneri Paltans in a thriller!

PKL: Pink Panthers edge Puneri Paltans in a thriller!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Jaipur Pink Panthers managed to hold their nerve to secure their third consecutive win, clinching a thrilling contest against Puneri Paltan 30-28.

Hockey World Cup: 'India need to make most of penalty corners'

Hockey World Cup: 'India need to make most of penalty corners'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said India can win a World Cup medal this time after a hiatus of 48 years but for that the home side needs to make use of penalty corners.

PKL: Haryana Steelers beat UP Yoddhas to secure final berth

PKL: Haryana Steelers beat UP Yoddhas to secure final berth

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

This is the second consecutive time Haryana Steelers have made the PKL final.

PKL: UP Yoddhas crush Dabang Delhi KC

PKL: UP Yoddhas crush Dabang Delhi KC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As the half wore on, Ashu Malik and Nitin Panwar helped Dabang Delhi KC fight back and bring the contest back on level terms. The first half ended with the scores tied at 12-11.

'Will try and do it again!' Ronaldo ends 2023 as world's top goal scorer

'Will try and do it again!' Ronaldo ends 2023 as world's top goal scorer

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo had a stupendous 2023 as he ended the year as the world's top goal-scorer. Following the landmark, the Portuguese superstar said that he will try to achieve it again next year.

PKL: U Mumba edge Yoddhas with last minute heroics

PKL: U Mumba edge Yoddhas with last minute heroics

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Ajit Chouhan and Rohit Raghav shone bright as U Mumba edged out UP Yoddhas 35-33 in a nail-biting contest to open the Noida leg of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Sunday.

Thalaivas pull off last-second comeback against Panthers

Thalaivas pull off last-second comeback against Panthers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Tamil Thalaivas made a stunning comeback as they pulled off a tie in the dying seconds of the match against the Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League in Hyderabad on Sunday.

'India Is Playing A Quiet Game'

'India Is Playing A Quiet Game'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'India is using Hasina to warn the Yunus government because there is a ground support for the Awami League in Bangladesh.'

India's hockey matches in Great Britain postponed

India's hockey matches in Great Britain postponed

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The FIH Hockey Pro League matches between India and Great Britain, scheduled for May 8-9 in London, were on Wednesday postponed following the UK government's decision to add India to the travel 'red list'.

PKL: Yoddhas beat in-form Steelers, keep playoff hopes alive

PKL: Yoddhas beat in-form Steelers, keep playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Bhavani Rajput picked up 11 points in a superb performance as UP Yoddhas beat table toppers Haryana Steelers 31-24 to keep their play-off hopes alive in the Pro Kabaddi League in Pune on Tuesday.

Ronaldo flops as Al Nassr knocked out of Super Cup

Ronaldo flops as Al Nassr knocked out of Super Cup

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr were knocked of the Saudi Super Cup on Thursday after a 3-1 semi-final loss to Al Ittihad in Riyadh.

The 10 Coolest Cosplayers From The Con

The 10 Coolest Cosplayers From The Con

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The cosplay at the Mumbai Comic Con 2025 is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

'India, Poland connected by kabaddi': PM Modi

'India, Poland connected by kabaddi': PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi highlighted the role of sports in fostering bilateral relations and cultural exchange between India and Poland.

'Ultimate goal is to win gold at Tokyo Olympics'

'Ultimate goal is to win gold at Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The Tokyo Games are scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 8.

PKL: Dabang Delhi seal semis berth with win over Gujarat Giants

PKL: Dabang Delhi seal semis berth with win over Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Delhi, the season 8 champions, extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches, a record for any team in PKL history.

PKL: Rajput's last minute heroics rescues Puneri Paltan

PKL: Rajput's last minute heroics rescues Puneri Paltan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Pankaj Mohite and Bhavani Rajput produced solid shows as Puneri Paltan and UP Yoddhas played out a 29-29 draw in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.

Navjot Kaur back in team for FIH Nations Cup

Navjot Kaur back in team for FIH Nations Cup

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The FIH Women's Nations Cup is an important fixture in the international calendar as the champions of this tournament will be promoted to the FIH Women's Pro League 2023-2024 season.

PHOTOS: Flawless India outwit USA

PHOTOS: Flawless India outwit USA

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Indian women produced a flawless effort to outwit United States 3-1 and end this leg of the Hockey Pro League on a winning note in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Hockey team in search of a new path under coach Fulton

PKL: Warriorz's pull off last minute stunner against Steelers

PKL: Warriorz's pull off last minute stunner against Steelers

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

The Bengal Warriorz's Maninder Singh and Fazel Atrachali produced sparkling performances, as they came from behind and clinched a thrilling 40-38 win against the Haryana Steelers in Hyderabad on Sunday.

India plan pro basketball league

India plan pro basketball league

Rediff.com21 May 2007

The national federation will launch a professional basketball league by the end of 2007.

PKL: Telugu Titans stun table-toppers Haryana Steelers

PKL: Telugu Titans stun table-toppers Haryana Steelers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

In the absence of Sehrawat, Narwal took charge of the raiding department, while a combined defensive performance inflicted an early 'all out' on the Haryana Steelers. The Steelers were trailing by six points 10 minutes into the game.

PIX: Cristiano Ronaldo gets rousing welcome in Iran

PIX: Cristiano Ronaldo gets rousing welcome in Iran

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo received a warm reception in Iran on Monday, in the first visit of a Saudi team to Iran since 2016.

Anti-Quota Mayhem In Bangladesh

Anti-Quota Mayhem In Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Violence has gripped several parts of Bangladesh after clashes between student protesters, security officials, and pro-government student activists over a quota system for government jobs.

PKL: Tamil Thalaivas trounce Bengaluru Bulls

PKL: Tamil Thalaivas trounce Bengaluru Bulls

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Tamil Thalaivas registered their eighth win of the season with a convincing 42-32 win over Bengaluru Bulls in the Pro Kabbadi League in Pune on Sunday.

Can Indian women finish on podium in hockey World Cup?

Can Indian women finish on podium in hockey World Cup?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Savita said the Tokyo Games had instilled a belief that they can match the best in the business on the biggest stage.