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Elite athletes must respect distancing in training

Elite athletes must respect distancing in training

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The government has said elite sport in England cannot return until at least June 1 and will have to take place without spectators present.

Mountaineer Yadav's Everest summit climb fake

Mountaineer Yadav's Everest summit climb fake

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

A committee, which was constituted by the government to investigate the matter, had found the documents submitted by Yadav to be fake.

I would like to be number one before I retire: Sania Mirza

I would like to be number one before I retire: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Sania Mirza has said she wants to reach No. 1 position in the world rankings before bidding adieu to the game.

'May he play for India one day': Gani leaves his mark

'May he play for India one day': Gani leaves his mark

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Their home is, not surprisingly, teeming with visitors who are received by the proud father and Azma Khatun, the mother of the 22-year-old.

Iran, Saudi to resume ties after China brokers peace

Iran, Saudi to resume ties after China brokers peace

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after talks in Beijing between officials from the two rival Middle East powers, Iranian state media reported on Friday.

Man Utd supporters call for 'real investment' from any new owner

Man Utd supporters call for 'real investment' from any new owner

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'A new ownership structure must embed supporters and include fan share ownership'

Football lover, Chuni fan Dilip Kumar had a 'run-in' with spectators during Rovers Cup final

Football lover, Chuni fan Dilip Kumar had a 'run-in' with spectators during Rovers Cup final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar 'got annoyed and was about to leave the stage before things were brought under control'.

Delhi allows stadiums to reopen, theatres to remain shut

Delhi allows stadiums to reopen, theatres to remain shut

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

There will be strict adherence to standard operating procedure and other guidelines of the government, and compliance of Covid appropriate behaviour while opening the stadia and sports complexes, the DDMA said.

Here's how England Cricket plans to tackle racism

Here's how England Cricket plans to tackle racism

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

ECB announces funding for young cricketers from diverse backgrounds

Can India host the 2032 Olympics?

Can India host the 2032 Olympics?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'The Mumbai-Pune Olympics will be help shift the country's gaze to a region that denotes a new formula for sports, enterprise, and nation building,' argues Shashank Mani Tripathi.

Premier League: Palace sack Vieira; Ten Hag lauds Rashford

Premier League: Palace sack Vieira; Ten Hag lauds Rashford

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

With Crystal Palace dangerously close to being relegated, manager Patrick Vieira was sacked after 20 months in charge.

'No one will marry you': Why Sania was told to stop tennis

'No one will marry you': Why Sania was told to stop tennis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

A trailblazer in Indian tennis, Sania Mirza revealed that as a child, she was once asked to stop playing as "no one would marry" her if her complexion turned "dark" due to the rigours of an outdoor sport.

CJI recuses from hearing contempt plea against Kunal Kamra

CJI recuses from hearing contempt plea against Kunal Kamra

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

A bench headed by the CJI took up the petitions and said, 'We will place this matter before a bench to which I (CJI) am not a part of because the comments (tweets) were made on the order, which I have passed.'

Sports Shorts: Juventus confirm Alves exit amid Man City speculation

Sports Shorts: Juventus confirm Alves exit amid Man City speculation

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

I-Day celebrations: Govt wants BCCI to host India vs World XI match

I-Day celebrations: Govt wants BCCI to host India vs World XI match

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The government has sent a proposal to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to organise a cricket match on August 22 between India and the rest of the world as part of celebrations to mark 75 years of India's independence.

FIFA WC: Australia's Sudanese trio motivated to inspire

FIFA WC: Australia's Sudanese trio motivated to inspire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"They look to us as role models. We are just happy to be in this position, to give them a pathway and to show them that your dreams are possible as long as you work hard for them."

Bresnan denies racism claim but apologises to Rafiq

Bresnan denies racism claim but apologises to Rafiq

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Commentator David 'Bumble' Lloyd also took to Twitter to apologise to Rafiq after he was accused of making disparaging comments on Asian cricketers to a third party.

'BJP has unleashed central agencies on their political opponents'

'BJP has unleashed central agencies on their political opponents'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'Our views are different on fundamental matters right from the question of citizenship, all the way up to what the character of the Government should be, how a democracy should function and whether investigation agencies should be allowed to function independently.'

Thousands queue to pay their respects to Queen

Thousands queue to pay their respects to Queen

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

A ceremonial procession is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon that will see the coffin travel in a gun carriage from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, or the Houses of Parliament building.

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economic growth is a 'natural by-product' of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with 'corruption, casteism and communalism' having no place in our national life.

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Spain fans were dejected to see their team crash out of the tournament.

The Indians who made us proudest in Rio are all women

The Indians who made us proudest in Rio are all women

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

'Sakshi Malik's medal is her individual and singular accomplishment.' 'So is P V Sindhu's badminton medal.' 'So is Dipa Karmakar's loss-by-a-whisker.' 'So is the surprise that is 18-year-old golfer Aditi Ashok,' says Mitali Saran.

Modi invites G20 to witness 'festival of democracy' in 2024 polls

Modi invites G20 to witness 'festival of democracy' in 2024 polls

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Modi said India's next general elections will be held in 2024 and he invited G20 delegates to visit the country to witness the "festival of democracy" in the "mother of democracy".

Morocco's Hakimi ready to pip birth nation Spain

Morocco's Hakimi ready to pip birth nation Spain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The flying wingback is one of the key players in the north African outfit whose last-16 match in the Qatar World Cup against Spain, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, gives them a chance to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.

50 years on... 'Fight of Century' still packs a punch

50 years on... 'Fight of Century' still packs a punch

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Any shortlist of contenders for the greatest of all-time events must include the first fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

FIFA WC: Tunisia have planned well to counter Denmark

FIFA WC: Tunisia have planned well to counter Denmark

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Neither Kadri nor Jebali would be drawn on the issue of captains at the World Cup wearing a "OneLove" armband in support of the LGBTQ community, which FIFA said will result in a booking.

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