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Pant's Noble Gesture Warms Hearts

Pant's Noble Gesture Warms Hearts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'We extend our heartfelt appreciation for your generous gesture of personally paying the first semester admission fee.' 'We sincerely hope your support to underprivileged students continue.'

Alcaraz, Djokovic lose in US Open mixed doubles

Alcaraz, Djokovic lose in US Open mixed doubles

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'We heard it was like the Hollywood of mixed doubles.'

India drop 7 stars ahead of FIH Pro League Europe leg

India drop 7 stars ahead of FIH Pro League Europe leg

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Hockey India has announced a 24-member Indian men's team for the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League, set to be played in Amstelveen, Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium, from June 7.

Atmane stuns Rune; sets up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati

Atmane stuns Rune; sets up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner swept past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0, 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, the world number one extending his hardcourt winning streak to 25 matches.

Can PSG overcome Inter to win first Champions League title?

Can PSG overcome Inter to win first Champions League title?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

PSG's focus on unity, tactical discipline and collective effort has drawn widespread plaudits ahead of their showdown with Inter Milan, who eliminated Barcelona after a thrilling semi-final.

Pak javelin star Nadeem's Instagram blocked in India

Pak javelin star Nadeem's Instagram blocked in India

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Pakistan's Olympics gold-winning javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem's Instagram account has been blocked in India owing to a "legal request" in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

'He'll walk away when he's ready'

'He'll walk away when he's ready'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Several fans and former cricketers have voiced their opinion that it is time for Dhoni to hang up his boots in the IPL. However, Dhoni, who turned 44 earlier this month, remained coy about his future with the five-time champions after the end of the 18th season.

Will Ronaldo play in India? FC Goa drawn with Al Nassr

Will Ronaldo play in India? FC Goa drawn with Al Nassr

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Indian Super League side FC Goa was drawn along with superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia in Group D of the AFC Champions League 2.

Bairstow reckons he fits the mould in Brook's white-ball squad

Bairstow reckons he fits the mould in Brook's white-ball squad

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow confident of England recall with T20 WC in sight.

Benzema stars as Al-Ittihad rout Al-Hilal, extend lead

Benzema stars as Al-Ittihad rout Al-Hilal, extend lead

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Former France striker Karim Benzema was delighted to help Al-Ittihad secure a 4-1 victory over Al-Hilal in a top-of-the-table clash on Saturday, maintaining their dominance in the Saudi Pro League.

Chennai Grand Masters: Nihal Sarin shocks Arjun Erigaisi

Chennai Grand Masters: Nihal Sarin shocks Arjun Erigaisi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Nihal Sarin lit up Round 4 of the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 with a hard-fought win over compatriot Arjun Erigaisi

Sitharaman applauds rising sports stars in budget

Sitharaman applauds rising sports stars in budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commended the outstanding performance of chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa

Setback for Dhoni over 'Captain Cool' trademark

Setback for Dhoni over 'Captain Cool' trademark

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'Accordingly, no proprietary rights or exclusivity can be claimed over such a generic phrase, and any attempt to do so is legally unsustainable and contrary to the basic principles of trademark law.' According to the opposition, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's star power alone does not entitle him to monopolise a phrase that has historically described several athletes across generations.

Tokyo is my main target, not 90m: Chopra reveals

Tokyo is my main target, not 90m: Chopra reveals

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Neeraj Chopra said with Czech great Jan Zelezny by his side as his coach and with his own determination, he is confident of good results.

'Emphasis was on focussing on our skills, not the opposition's'

'Emphasis was on focussing on our skills, not the opposition's'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

There were moments in past tournaments where we weren't able to finish games or capitalise on crucial situations. But this time, we learned from those experiences,

PM Applauds Chopra's Career-Best Throw

PM Applauds Chopra's Career-Best Throw

Rediff.com17 May 2025

History was made under the Doha lights as Neeraj Chopra finally broke the 90-meter barrier - a mark he had chased for years.

Indo-West Is New Chic For Sanya, Ananya

Indo-West Is New Chic For Sanya, Ananya

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Rashmika, Ananya, Sonam, Sanya and Bebo stun in bold fusion looks that mix tradition and sass

Housefull 5 Arrives On OTT

Housefull 5 Arrives On OTT

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Aamir Khan's starry magic, Akshay Kumar's buffoonery and more on OTT this week.

India vs Pakistan called off! All about WCL controversy

India vs Pakistan called off! All about WCL controversy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

A veterans' cricket match involving India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends in London on Sunday has been cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to be a part of it citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April.

Neeraj vows to raise the flag higher at home

Neeraj vows to raise the flag higher at home

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Ahead of the Neeraj Chopra (NC) Classic in Bengaluru, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra expressed his emotions for the tournament where he said that the national flag has to fly higher on its own soil.

Barca star's 'inappropriate touch' sparks controversy

Barca star's 'inappropriate touch' sparks controversy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Spanish soccer club Espanyol on Monday have called for action against Barcelona defender Mapi Leon

F1: The Movie Review: What A Ride!

F1: The Movie Review: What A Ride!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

F1: The Movie is definitely a fun time at the movies and deserves a big screen experience, notes Mayur Sanap.

Unfortunate and very sad: Dravid on Bengaluru stampede

Unfortunate and very sad: Dravid on Bengaluru stampede

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The legendary Rahul Dravid expressed deep anguish over the death of 11 people in a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations.

'This is good publicity..' Tirkey on move to host Pak

'This is good publicity..' Tirkey on move to host Pak

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Waiting for ministry confirmation, but good decision to give Pak the nod: Tirkey

Son Heung-min joins LAFC in record MLS transfer deal

Son Heung-min joins LAFC in record MLS transfer deal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Son Heung-min said he is "here to win" after he joined Los Angeles FC for a record Major League Soccer transfer fee, ending a decade-long stint at Tottenham Hotspur.

Neeraj Chopra Classic rescheduled for July 5, tickets out

Neeraj Chopra Classic rescheduled for July 5, tickets out

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The star-studded 12-man event, to be held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, will feature seven of the best javelin throwers in the world and five Indians, including Chopra.

'The world sees the medal, not 4 am alarms, tears'

'The world sees the medal, not 4 am alarms, tears'

Rediff.com19 May 2025

"The world sees the medal....": PV Sindhu on her Olympic career

'Messi's Argentina will visit in Kerala in October-November'

'Messi's Argentina will visit in Kerala in October-November'

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Kerala's sports minister V Abdurahiman stated that there was no doubt about Lionel Messi's planned visit.

Royalty, Tennis Champs, Superman At SW19

Royalty, Tennis Champs, Superman At SW19

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Glimpse the celebs who caught all the action on Centre Court on Sunday...

'Give Attention To Other Sports!'

'Give Attention To Other Sports!'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'Otherwise, how will India become a sporting nation and how will we compete to beat China to win 60 Olympic medals?'

Chirag-Satwik cruise into Round 2 of Macau Open

Chirag-Satwik cruise into Round 2 of Macau Open

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy stormed into the men's doubles second round of the Macau Open Super 300 with a straight-game win over Malaysia's Low Hang Yee and Ng Eng Cheong.

How Authentic Is Brad Pitt's F1 The Movie?

How Authentic Is Brad Pitt's F1 The Movie?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

How Lewis Hamilton and Apple brought F1 racing to the movie screen

Gavaskar's plea: 'End fighting, live in peace!'

Gavaskar's plea: 'End fighting, live in peace!'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar expressed solidarity with the families of those killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

FIDE Chess World Cup In India!

FIDE Chess World Cup In India!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The FIDE World Cup for chess will be held between October 30 and November 27, 2025.

'Fit' Rahane still not giving up on India comeback

'Fit' Rahane still not giving up on India comeback

Rediff.com2 May 2025

'The desire, the hunger, the fire is still there.'

'Life Has Truly Come Full Circle'

'Life Has Truly Come Full Circle'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

'Today, to have my portrait unveiled at this very place is a feeling that's hard to put into words.'

'I don't look at this IPL as a make or break season'

'I don't look at this IPL as a make or break season'

Rediff.com8 May 2025

I didn't look at this IPL as 'make or break' season, says R Sai Kishore

East Bengal thrash SUFC in Durand Cup opener

East Bengal thrash SUFC in Durand Cup opener

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Multiple-time champions Emami East Bengal drubbed debutants South United FC 5-0 in the opening match of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Tennis stars salute Sinner's Australian Open repeat

Tennis stars salute Sinner's Australian Open repeat

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal all took to social media to congratulate the Italian.

Celebrating Para star Avani Lekhara

Celebrating Para star Avani Lekhara

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Inspired by the achievements of Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, Avani transitioned to competitive shooting in 2015 and a decade later she has become a celebrated para shooter.