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'Baby hasn't stopped kicking!'

'Baby hasn't stopped kicking!'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Britain's Grinham becomes first pregnant athlete to win Paralympics medal

Why Subianto Is The R-Day Chief Guest

Why Subianto Is The R-Day Chief Guest

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

India is trying hard to erase Indonesia's wariness about New Delhi, building security cooperation in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. If Indonesia decides to buy the Brahmos missile, it would further strengthen relations between the world's most populous nation and the most populous Islamic country.

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

A United Kingdom auction house has withdrawn a 'Naga Human Skull' from its lots for a live online sale on Wednesday following outcry in India over the issue.

India, China special reps meet soon; may resume Manasarovar flight

India, China special reps meet soon; may resume Manasarovar flight

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Jaishankar said that both sides also exchanged views on the next steps in the India-China bilateral ties.

Murray to end legendary career after Paris Games

Murray to end legendary career after Paris Games

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'Competing for Britain has been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I'm extremely proud to get to do it one final time'

21 NPF MLAs join CM Rio-led alliance in Nagaland ahead of assembly polls

21 NPF MLAs join CM Rio-led alliance in Nagaland ahead of assembly polls

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Assembly speaker Sharingain Longkumer accepted the decision of the 21 NPF legislators to change party.

I can still win it all: PV Sindhu's message to critics

I can still win it all: PV Sindhu's message to critics

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

When the going gets tough for P V Sindhu, the star badminton player dives into her highly successful past to seek inspiration to keep going in her quest for more glory.

Manu Bhaker Creates History In Paris

Manu Bhaker Creates History In Paris

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

No Indian athlete since Independence has won multiple medals at a single Games.

Defending fencing champion Sun makes shock exit

Defending fencing champion Sun makes shock exit

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

There was a major shock on the first morning of the fencing competition at the Paris Olympics on Saturday when reigning women's epee champion Sun Yiwen of China was knocked out in her opening bout by Japan's Miho Yoshimura.

Olympic champions unsurprised by Manu's success

Olympic champions unsurprised by Manu's success

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Olympic champions like Anna Korakaki and Nino Salkuvadze, who have observed Manu are not surprised by her sensational performance so far.

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Bajrang Punia banned, Phogat turns politician, WFI suspension, litigations, and lost medals: How Indian wrestling stagnated in 2024

How lifting queen Chanu got back after Rio flop...

How lifting queen Chanu got back after Rio flop...

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

India's world record holder weightlifter Mirabai Chanu revealed that she was 'completely broken' after the failure at the 2016 Rio Olympics and talking to a psychologist helped her get back on track.

Man Utd part ways with Sir Alex Ferguson, sparking outrage

Man Utd part ways with Sir Alex Ferguson, sparking outrage

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Manchester United's most successful manager Alex Ferguson will step down as a global ambassador after the club's part-owners INEOS ended his multi-million pound contract.

United need to rebuild everything: Ronaldo

United need to rebuild everything: Ronaldo

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

United manager Erik Ten Hag has come under pressure already after two defeats in their opening three games and Ronaldo said he should lean on his former United teammate Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was hired as an assistant coach.

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland faces Irina-Camella Begu of Romania in the opening round of the women's draw with second-seeded American Coco Gauff taking on Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

India, China agree to work on 'roadmap' to rebuild trust

India, China agree to work on 'roadmap' to rebuild trust

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

India and China have agreed to work towards a "roadmap" for rebuilding mutual trust following the border standoff in eastern Ladakh, according to a statement from the Indian Defence Ministry. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Vientiane, Laos, on the sidelines of a regional security conclave. Singh called for drawing lessons from the "unfortunate border clashes" of 2020 and emphasized the need for cooperation rather than conflict. Both sides agreed to work towards a roadmap for rebuilding mutual trust and understanding, and a meeting of the Special Representatives and Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism will also take place soon.

Olympics: Maheshwari, Raiza fail to qualify for skeet final

Olympics: Maheshwari, Raiza fail to qualify for skeet final

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Maheshwari Chauhan and Raiza Dhillon ended in 14th and 23rd place respectively in the qualification of the women's skeet competition at the Paris Olympics.

Marin's Olympic journey cut short by tragic injury

Marin's Olympic journey cut short by tragic injury

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Marin was leading 21-14, 10-8 and looked to be cruising to the gold medal match when she collapsed.

Sakshi's emotional tribute to Olympic finalist Phogat

Sakshi's emotional tribute to Olympic finalist Phogat

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik has lauded Vinesh Phogat for becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final.

Sindhu teams with Pink Power Run to raise breast cancer awareness

Sindhu teams with Pink Power Run to raise breast cancer awareness

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The event's ambitious Guinness World Record attempt will have scores of participants assembling to create a colossal human image of a bird, adorned entirely in pink.

Rio gold medallist Mariyappan named flag-bearer for Tokyo Paralympics

Rio gold medallist Mariyappan named flag-bearer for Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Thangavelu had won the Rio Paralympics T-42 high jump gold by clearing 1.89m.

Olympic pole vault champion Braz banned for doping

Olympic pole vault champion Braz banned for doping

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The 30-year-old, who won Olympic gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016, will miss this year's Olympic Games in Paris.

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

No single individual, institution, or action is to blame for this. The BJP is responding in kind -- definitely not without checking with its government. And they wait for Mr Trump, notes Shekhar Gupta.

'Thank You PM Sir For Your Faith In Me'

'Thank You PM Sir For Your Faith In Me'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Following his retirement, Hockey India appointed Sreejesh as the head coach of the junior men's team and he vowed to make India a 'powerhouse in hockey'.

PCI boss Jhajharia targets 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

PCI boss Jhajharia targets 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

India won 19 medals (5 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze) in Tokyo Paralympics for a 24th place in the tally and Jhajharia predicted that the country will win more than 25 medals in Paris and finish in top-20 in the tally.

South Korea introduced as North Korea at opening ceremony

South Korea introduced as North Korea at opening ceremony

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

As the boat carrying South Korean athletes passed on the Seine, the announcer introduced them as the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea" - the official name of North Korea - in French and English.

Court pushes back football's restart again in Rio

Court pushes back football's restart again in Rio

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The decision to push the restart date for some clubs back until Sunday, June 28 came after Botafogo and Fluminense, who both say it is premature to play football, took the case to court to try to postpone their restart.

Olympics: China complete golden sweep in diving

Olympics: China complete golden sweep in diving

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

This is the first time a country has won all the diving events at one Games.

My Pet's Pix: Nifty And Her Many Moods

My Pet's Pix: Nifty And Her Many Moods

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

This diva doesn't go anywhere without her comfort blanket.

Rio Olympics: Stunning sporting moments

Rio Olympics: Stunning sporting moments

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

After the curtain have come down here are some of the stunning moments from the Rio Olympics that made everyone stand and cheer.

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

From bitter fights to dope shame, Indian Olympic team's tryst with controversies

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

A year before he won his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in 2005, Rafa made his debut in India at the Chennai Open.

PIX: It's love-all for Chinese shuttlers at Paris Games!

PIX: It's love-all for Chinese shuttlers at Paris Games!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'Liu Yuchen didn't win the Olympic gold medal but he did win over an Olympic gold medallist.'

Afghan Khudadadi first refugee to win Paralympic medal after chaotic journey

Afghan Khudadadi first refugee to win Paralympic medal after chaotic journey

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Zakia Khudadadi completed a remarkable journey to become the first athlete from the refugee team to win a medal at the Paralympics when she clinched a taekwondo bronze on Thursday.

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The 35-year-old is judo's most decorated athlete at the Olympics with six medals.

Abhinav Bindra conferred Olympic Order for 'distinguished contribution'

Abhinav Bindra conferred Olympic Order for 'distinguished contribution'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

India's first Olympics Individual gold medallist, who won the 10 metres Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Games, was conferred the honour by the International Olympic Committee during its 142nd Session in Paris.

Transgender athlete overcomes harassment, finds acceptance in Paralympics

Transgender athlete overcomes harassment, finds acceptance in Paralympics

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Visually impaired transgender sprinter Valentina Petrillo said she felt welcomed by her fellow competitors despite the widespread scrutiny outside of the Paralympic village in France.

Olympics: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat loses in semis, to fight for bronze

Olympics: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat loses in semis, to fight for bronze

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Aman Sehrawat's Olympic dream suffers a setback as he is comprehensively outclassed by top seed Rei Higuchi

Heavy rains, flood leave 56 dead, thousands homeless in Brazil

Heavy rains, flood leave 56 dead, thousands homeless in Brazil

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Governor Eduardo Leite declared a state of emergency as the region grapples with the aftermath of the catastrophic weather event.