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Tokyo Olympics: Inox to be official sponsor for Team India

Tokyo Olympics: Inox to be official sponsor for Team India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

INOX Group has earlier supported various sporting events, teams and leagues in table Tennis, football, badminton, running, basketball and cricket, and building awareness among masses through effective promotional initiatives.

ATP adds four events to 2020 calendar

ATP adds four events to 2020 calendar

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The events will be on single-year licence as the ATP offers professionals the opportunity to earn money and ranking points in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown.

PIX: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win; Wales qualify for WC

PIX: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win; Wales qualify for WC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal swept to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Switzerland in their UEFA Nations League clash at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Kashyap, Prannoy reach semis at US Open

Sports Shorts: Kashyap, Prannoy reach semis at US Open

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

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

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Alison Riske-Amritraj will be eager to build on that in the land of her in-laws.

COVID chaos in AFC Cup: BFC tie postponed after protocol breach

COVID chaos in AFC Cup: BFC tie postponed after protocol breach

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The exact nature of the breach by BFC was not specified but sports minister Ahmed Mahloof termed it as 'unacceptable'.

Rest In Peace, Onkar Singh, Superman of News

Rest In Peace, Onkar Singh, Superman of News

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Onkar Singh, a valuable member of the Rediff.com team over the years, breathed his last on January 13. Syed Firdaus Ashraf, who knew him intimately, remembers the ultimate newsman.

Madrid Open goes online; tennis players to swap rackets for game controllers

Madrid Open goes online; tennis players to swap rackets for game controllers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The world's top tennis players will swap rackets for game controllers this month after organisers of the cancelled Madrid Open said they will stage a virtual competition to raise funds for struggling professionals amid the coronavirus shutdown.

Risk of athletes losing motivation in lockdown

Risk of athletes losing motivation in lockdown

Rediff.com5 May 2020

National Sports Federations and State Olympic Associations have been asked to collect feedback from the stakeholders such as athletes, coaches, support staff, central and state government ministries, match officials and sports administrators on how and when training should resume. The lockdown has been extended till May 17.

Isinbayeva vaults and entertains

Isinbayeva vaults and entertains

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

Phone Bhoot Review: Cheesy, Campy, Fun

Phone Bhoot Review: Cheesy, Campy, Fun

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Phone Bhoot's fizzy fuel isn't enough for feature length fun, observes Sukanya Verma. Phone Bhoot Review

Why Tendulkar won't be part of Road Safety World Series

Why Tendulkar won't be part of Road Safety World Series

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Sachin Tendulkar, who led India Legends to title victory in the inaugural edition of the Road Safety World Series, will not be taking part in its second season.

Defiant Djokovic survives after Australian Open locks down

Defiant Djokovic survives after Australian Open locks down

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

The five-day lockdown, ordered after a new COVID-19 outbreak at a hotel, was due to start at midnight.

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'He grew up poor and faced racism as he worked to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Hank never let the hatred he faced consume him.'

HC tells Delhi govt, police to reduce Afghan refugees at protest site

HC tells Delhi govt, police to reduce Afghan refugees at protest site

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday directed the Delhi government and the police to ensure that the number of Afghan nationals, protesting outside the UNHCR office in New Delhi and seeking refugee status, is suitably reduced and they strictly follow Covid-19 appropriate protocol.

EPL welcome move as England to allow fans at elite events

EPL welcome move as England to allow fans at elite events

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

English Premier League matches have continued behind closed doors during the second lockdown announced on November 1. Supporters have not been allowed into sporting venues since the first lockdown was announced in March, barring a few exceptions.

Lockdown Games: What's this tennis great up to?

Lockdown Games: What's this tennis great up to?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

With all sporting activities around the world coming to a complete half, Roger Federer devised an unqiue training method to pass his time at home.

Review: Idukki Gold is an average entertainer

Review: Idukki Gold is an average entertainer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The film does not touch the high standards achieved by director Aashiq Abu in the past.

Shriya Saran makes a cameo in Oopiri

Shriya Saran makes a cameo in Oopiri

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.'

If Ekta Kapoor called Aishwarya Sushmita...

If Ekta Kapoor called Aishwarya Sushmita...

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'I've been getting offers to play someone who is sexy, hot and smart.'

When Andrew Symonds proposed to Pooja Missra

When Andrew Symonds proposed to Pooja Missra

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Pooja Missra recalls her stint with Andrew Symonds in Bigg Boss 5.

Lloyd retires from commentary in backdrop of racism claims

Lloyd retires from commentary in backdrop of racism claims

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

He said sharing a commentary box in Australia in 2013 with his broadcasting hero Bill Lawry was a "real highlight".

Wear High Heels Without Pain Or Injury

Wear High Heels Without Pain Or Injury

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The ideal height of the heel should be between 3-9 centimeters says Dr Manan Vora.

Mitoma double sends Japan, Saudi Arabia to Qatar World Cup

Mitoma double sends Japan, Saudi Arabia to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Substitute Kaoru Mitoma scored twice to give Japan a 2-0 win over Australia and send his country through to seventh successive edition of the World Cup finals

Why athletes MUST put health before Olympics

Why athletes MUST put health before Olympics

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The Olympics postponement must have hit some athletes hard, particularly those who looked at Tokyo as their swansong. But athletes must prioritise their health and family's well-being over competing at the Tokyo Olympics

La Liga to sponsor Davis Cup

La Liga to sponsor Davis Cup

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Founded in 1900, the Davis Cup is the largest annual international team competition in sport, but has suffered as a spectacle since many top players began opting out.

Record-breaking Mirabai Chanu claims India's first gold at CWG

Record-breaking Mirabai Chanu claims India's first gold at CWG

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The former world champion ended with a total lift of 201kg (88kg+113kg), which is far from her personal best.

Bigg Boss 15: Guess Who's Out?

Bigg Boss 15: Guess Who's Out?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Rashami Desai is the only wild card contestant this season, who will enter the grand finale.

Outrage over Djokovic's medical exemption to play Aus Open

Outrage over Djokovic's medical exemption to play Aus Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Officials said he was one of a 'handful' of successful applicants among 26 people who sought exemptions.

PIX: Sindhu, Sen win CWG badminton singles gold

PIX: Sindhu, Sen win CWG badminton singles gold

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Pusarla V Sindhu proved too good for Canada's Michelle Li in the women's singles badminton final to win her maiden Commonwealth Games gold medal, in Birmingham, on Monday.

F1 season could be behind closed doors

F1 season could be behind closed doors

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Formula One is considering holding closed races without spectators, most likely at European circuits, once the season is able to start after being stalled by the new coronavirus pandemic. Formula One has brought forward and extended its August break from March through to May to clear the European summer for a rescheduled calendar that could see races on successive weekends and into the New Year.

Sports Shorts: Kenya's Chepkoech smashes women's steeplechase world record

Sports Shorts: Kenya's Chepkoech smashes women's steeplechase world record

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

IPL will have two-and-half month window in next FTP: Shah

IPL will have two-and-half month window in next FTP: Shah

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

BCCI secretary Jay Shah spoke on a range of subjects related to Indian cricket, IPL's place in the global cricket calendar, running the cricket establishment in times of COVID-19 and the road ahead for both Indian cricket and IPL.

PICS: Tokyo Paralympic Games opening ceremony

PICS: Tokyo Paralympic Games opening ceremony

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The ceremony is set in a 'Para Airport' -- a symbol of diversity and inclusion -- and began with a video that depicted the strength of para-athletes.

How Pep Guardiola Celebrated Record Triumph

How Pep Guardiola Celebrated Record Triumph

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Spaniard became the most successful foreign manager in the history of English football, after clinching his fourth Premier League crown.

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A round-up of the action in the English Premier League on Monday.

Mayor hints at unlocking Mumbai by February-end

Mayor hints at unlocking Mumbai by February-end

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

It is good news for all. Everything must resume as soon as possible, Kishori Pedenkar said.

Serie A: Sampdoria, Milan play out entertaining draw

Serie A: Sampdoria, Milan play out entertaining draw

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Serie A surprise packages Sampdoria held their own in a 2-2 home draw with AC Milan on Saturday in a game which underlined both sides' promise but ultimately saw them drop important points.

Moscow-born Rybakina powers past Jabeur to Wimbledon title

Moscow-born Rybakina powers past Jabeur to Wimbledon title

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Rybakina is the youngest Wimbledon women's singles champion since Petra Kvitova in 2011.