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Neeraj Chopra's battle: Can he overcome fitness challenges?

Neeraj Chopra's battle: Can he overcome fitness challenges?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Neeraj clinched his second consecutive Diamond League title on June 30 with a throw of 87.66m -- an effort that was not close to his best in recent past.

Where will Diamond League winner Neeraj compete next?

Where will Diamond League winner Neeraj compete next?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Neeraj Chopra will next compete in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest starting on August 19, without participating in any other meet.

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Rahul Dravid needs time to reflect on his future with the national team even as his his two-year contract ended on Sunday.

Djokovic triumphs in US return; Swiatek shines

Djokovic triumphs in US return; Swiatek shines

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Novak Djokovic enjoyed a stress-free return to US competition following a two year absence

Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin wins gold in Golden Fry Series meet

Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin wins gold in Golden Fry Series meet

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The 20-year-old Aldrin had failed to qualify for the final round in the World Championships in Eugene (USA) in July, finishing 20th overall in the qualification round with a jump of 7.78m.

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

He also reclaims the number one world ranking from defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

Govt bans exports of non-basmati white rice

Govt bans exports of non-basmati white rice

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The government on Thursday banned exports of non-basmati white rice to boost domestic supply and keep retail prices under check during the upcoming festive season. There would be no change in export policy of par-boiled non-basmati rice and basmati rice, which forms the bulk of exports, the food ministry said in a statement. Non-basmati white rice constitutes about 25 per cent of total rice exported from the country.

Steady Shiv Kapur six shots behind leader Moore in KL

Steady Shiv Kapur six shots behind leader Moore in KL

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

India's Shiv Kapur shot seven birdies over a nine-hole stretch as he overcame a calamitous start for a first round three-under-par 69 at the US$7 million CIMB Classic on Thursday.

FIFA Women's WC PIX: Sweden unstoppable; SA, France enter last-16

FIFA Women's WC PIX: Sweden unstoppable; SA, France enter last-16

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

A much-changed Sweden side reached the Women's World Cup last 16 with a perfect record

Parul creates history at World Athletics Championships

Parul creates history at World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Parul Chaudhary became only the second Indian female athlete to qualify for the final of a track event at the World Athletics Championships.

World Boxing: Nikhat, Parveen and Anamika storm into quarters

World Boxing: Nikhat, Parveen and Anamika storm into quarters

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Nikhat was the first Indian in action on Sunday and she completely dominated from start to finish in her round of 16 bout.

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Delhi High Court clears Indian judoka Jasleen to compete at CWG

Lahiri finishes Tied-42; Schauffele takes golf gold

Lahiri finishes Tied-42; Schauffele takes golf gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The experienced Indian golfer, who began the week with a superb 67 and was inside the Top-10, slid down the ladder thereafter with rounds of 72-68-72 over the next three days for a total of 5-under 283.

Virat Kohli's T20I Numbers Are AWESOME!

Virat Kohli's T20I Numbers Are AWESOME!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

How did India and Virat Kohli fare in T20Is? Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers.

Olympics: Golfer Aditi stays in medal hunt

Olympics: Golfer Aditi stays in medal hunt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Aditi kept herself in prime position of delivering a first-ever medal in golf for India with birdies on Hole Nos. 2, 5, 15, 17 and 18.

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Daniil Medvedev lost his world number one ranking after being defeated by Gael Monfils

Sensex ends 3-day rally; falls below 51,000

Sensex ends 3-day rally; falls below 51,000

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

On the Sensex chart, HDFC, L&T, SBI, Axis Bank, Bajaj FinServ and HDFC Bank were major laggards - dropping up to 2.62 per cent. NSE Nifty closed with a loss of 164.85 points at 15,080.75.

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

If Cyrus's protestations of having no knowledge of his imminent dismissal are to be taken at face value, he was extraordinarily naive and insulated from the ground reality. There were enough straws in the wind to suggest that his relations with Ratan were fast deteriorating to a point of no return.

Shiv Kapur tied 13th in KL; Bradley opens up four-shot lead

Shiv Kapur tied 13th in KL; Bradley opens up four-shot lead

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

India's Shiv Kapur battled to a two-under-par 70 for tied 13th place at the half-way stage of the US$7 million CIMB Classic on Friday, knowing that he needs to shift into high gear to emerge as a legitimate contender. The 31-year-old, who holds one Asian Tour title under his belt, carded three birdies against a lone bogey at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club's West course where his two-day aggregate of five-under-par 139 left him eight shots behind leader Keegan Bradley of the United States.

India hikes its defence spending by 3.1% in 2018

India hikes its defence spending by 3.1% in 2018

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The five biggest spenders in 2018 were the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, India and France, which together accounted for 60 per cent of global military spending, it said.

Medals Table: Tokyo Paralympics

Medals Table: Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The medals tally at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

PICS: Wightman wins shock 1,500m gold with dad commentating

PICS: Wightman wins shock 1,500m gold with dad commentating

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday, Day 5.

Sushil, Amit bag gold in wrestling for India

Sushil, Amit bag gold in wrestling for India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

India's Amit Kumar and Sushil Kumar won a gold medal each in the Dave Schultz Memorial International Wrestling Tournament in the United States.

Aus bans arrivals from India; offenders to face 5-yr jail term, fines

Aus bans arrivals from India; offenders to face 5-yr jail term, fines

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The temporary ban begins on Monday and applies to any travellers who have visited India within 14 days of their intended arrival date in Australia.

Biggest upsets on Day 1 at the French Open

Biggest upsets on Day 1 at the French Open

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Thiem knocked out by Andujar in French Open first round

Wimbledon: Serena powers past qualifier into third round

Wimbledon: Serena powers past qualifier into third round

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The 36-year-old American barely broke sweat in a one-sided first set but was tested by the world number 135 in the second without ever looking troubled.

India's Greco-Roman wrestlers disappoint at World Championship

India's Greco-Roman wrestlers disappoint at World Championship

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

India's Greco-Roman grapplers Ravinder Singh, Harpreet Singh and Hardeep crashed out in the penultimate day of the World Wrestling Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

Sports shorts: Anand holds Carlsen; Atwal makes cut

Sports shorts: Anand holds Carlsen; Atwal makes cut

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

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

Lahiri stays ahead in Malaysia

Lahiri stays ahead in Malaysia

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Indian star Anirban Lahiri birdied three of his last five holes to maintain a tight grip in the weather-disrupted Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters on Friday.

CWG a waste of time and money: India Olympic chief

CWG a waste of time and money: India Olympic chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

'I'm not in favour of the boycott. In sports, you never use the word boycott. My fundamental principle is either we withdraw permanently or go and compete'

Paralympics: Rubina Francis places 7th in 10m Air Pistol final

Paralympics: Rubina Francis places 7th in 10m Air Pistol final

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The Indian markswoman started off well and went on to finish with 560 points, which was enough to earn her place in the final.

Shorts: Junior boxers bag 21 medals at Asian C'ships

Shorts: Junior boxers bag 21 medals at Asian C'ships

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Gowda bags gold in Jamaican International meet

Gowda bags gold in Jamaican International meet

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Vikas Gowda continued with his fine form as he came up with an effort of 65.14m to win his event.

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Folk artist from Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor from Maharashtra Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibushan.

Meet next generation of golf stars

Meet next generation of golf stars

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Collin Morikawa made a stunning late eagle after the drive of his life to pull away from a jam-packed leaderboard and secure a two-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday in only the second major start of his career.

Glenmark gets USFDA final nod for contraceptive tablets

Glenmark gets USFDA final nod for contraceptive tablets

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

It is the generic version of Teva Women's Health's Seasonale tablets

Pesticide consumption lowest in India

Pesticide consumption lowest in India

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Is pesticide consumption in Indian farms the highest in the world? Several global reports have ranked India among leading pesticide consuming countries

The world rushes to aid India battle Covid surge

The world rushes to aid India battle Covid surge

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospitals are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.

Sharma upstages big names to take halfway lead in Mexico

Sharma upstages big names to take halfway lead in Mexico

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

India's Shubhankar Sharma surprised a few people, but not himself, as he upstaged the biggest names in golf for a two-shot halfway lead at the WGC-Mexico Championship on Friday.