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Will Mirabai's 90kg dream come true in Asian Games?

Will Mirabai's 90kg dream come true in Asian Games?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Chanu had confessed that the 90kg lift had become somewhat of a mental block last year, ahead of the CWG.

Controversial move allows Russian, Belarusians in Paris 2024

Controversial move allows Russian, Belarusians in Paris 2024

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Russians, Belarusians to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals

What's the 'upside down bikini'?

What's the 'upside down bikini'?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Italian model Valentina Fradegrada's bizzare idea is taking the Internet by storm.

Something For All Ages on OTT This Week

Something For All Ages on OTT This Week

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations.

Would You Try This BOLD Bikini Trend?

Would You Try This BOLD Bikini Trend?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Supermodels love this daring bikini trend.

Oscars 2023: Rihanna Rules The Red Carpet

Oscars 2023: Rihanna Rules The Red Carpet

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Hollywood dazzled on the red carpet, as they attended the 95th Annual Academy Awards in California.

Shiva Thapa punches his way into Asian Elite quarters

Shiva Thapa punches his way into Asian Elite quarters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Thapa will now take on the winner of the bout between Haidara Alasaly and Minsu Choi in the quarter-finals.

Women's Speed Chess: Humpy, Harika advance to last eight

Women's Speed Chess: Humpy, Harika advance to last eight

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The Grand Prix consists of four legs, with a total of 21 participants. Each of the 21 players participates in three out of four Grand Prix legs. Each GP is a 16-player knockout event.

Celebs Stun in High Slits

Celebs Stun in High Slits

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Looks captured at the Venice International Film Festival.

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa enters fourth round

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa enters fourth round

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Young Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated veteran Michal Krasenkow 2-0 in the rapid tie-break in the third round of the FIDE chess World Cup in Sochi on Tuesday.

Hussamuddin punches his way into Asian Elite semis

Hussamuddin punches his way into Asian Elite semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

In the other quarter-final, Thailand Open gold medallist Ananta Chopade (54kg) was knocked out after suffering a 0-4 loss to Kyrgyzstan's Seidekmatov Sanzhai.

Women's World Cup PIX: France edge Brazil; Sweden rout Italy

Women's World Cup PIX: France edge Brazil; Sweden rout Italy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Captain Wendie Renard's header seven minutes from time earned France a dramatic 2-1 win over Brazil.

A Last Kiss For A Fallen Soldier

A Last Kiss For A Fallen Soldier

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

When will the Madness of War end?

Are Russian Troops Guilty Of War Crimes?

Are Russian Troops Guilty Of War Crimes?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

A total of 447 bodies was exhumed from the gravesite, including 22 soldiers and 5 children.

Women's WC PIX: Italy stun Argentina; Germany crush Morocco

Women's WC PIX: Italy stun Argentina; Germany crush Morocco

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Veteran striker Girelli, 33, replaced 16-year-old midfielder Giulia Dragoni in the 83rd minute and needed only four minutes to make an impact

Chess World Cup: Gujrathi, Harikrishna close in on Rd 4

Chess World Cup: Gujrathi, Harikrishna close in on Rd 4

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Indian Grandmasters Vidit Gujrathi, Pentala Harikrishna and teen prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa took a big step towards a spot in the fourth round of FIDE Chess World Cup in Sochi

Humpy wins Cairns Cup title; rises to 2nd in rankings

Humpy wins Cairns Cup title; rises to 2nd in rankings

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

World rapid champion Koneru Humpy claimed her second title in the last two months by emerging triumphant at the Cairns Cup chess tournament following a draw against compatriot Dronavalli Harika in the ninth and final round, in St Louis, United States. Humpy, who was crowned World champion in December, finished the tournament with six points. The icing on the cake was that Humpy will gain five ELO rating points (the basis for international rankings) and move to second place in the world rankings.

Young Vaishali enters semis of Speed Chess Championships

Young Vaishali enters semis of Speed Chess Championships

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Young Indian Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu on Thursday beat International Master Munkhzul Turmunkh of Mongolia to storm into the semi-finals of the first leg of FIDE chess.com Women Speed Chess Championships but the country's top player Koneru Humpy bowed out in the opener.

Meet Priyanka and the J-Sisters

Meet Priyanka and the J-Sisters

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The gorgeous wives are on Happiness Begins tour with the Jonas Brothers, and while the boys play their music, these ladies are busy catching up.

PIX: 80-year-old Russian great grandmother sizzles on ice

PIX: 80-year-old Russian great grandmother sizzles on ice

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Valentina Fyodorova is the captain and oldest member of "Ustyanochka", a team composed mostly of women in their fifties and sixties who train three times a week in the gym and on the ice. Fyodorova, who has three great grandchildren, said that although she is much slower and less skilful than many younger players, she enjoys the camaraderie with her team mates.

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's newsmakers and events.

FIH Pro League: India stun Argentina in thriller

FIH Pro League: India stun Argentina in thriller

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Gurjit Kaur scored a brace as the Indian women's hockey team dished out a spirited performance to stun Olympic silver medallist Argentina 2-1

Humpy enters Women's Speed Chess semis

Humpy enters Women's Speed Chess semis

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The world rapid champion Humpy got the better of Russian 6-5 to set up a last four clash with world No.1 Hou Yifan of China.

Chess ace Harika received sexually abusive mail in Latvia

Chess ace Harika received sexually abusive mail in Latvia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

India's chess ace Dronavalli Harika was among the several players who were allegedly sent sexually abusive mail during an event in Latvia in November last year.

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India open FIFA women's U-17 WC campaign against USA with hope to get at least a point

Women's Speed Chess: India's Vaishali loses in quarterfinal

Women's Speed Chess: India's Vaishali loses in quarterfinal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Vaishali fell behind early and could not catch up against Gunina, who had finished runner-up in the first leg.

Women's Speed Chess: Humpy loses in final

Women's Speed Chess: Humpy loses in final

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

World No.1 Hou Yifan defeated Sarasadat Khademalsharieh of Iran 7.5-2.5 to finish third.

Women's Speed Chess: Vaishali upsets Anna Muzychuk; Harika loses

Women's Speed Chess: Vaishali upsets Anna Muzychuk; Harika loses

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Vaishali came back from 2-4 down to oust the experienced Ukrainian by winning the last two bullet games.

All eyes on this Australian beauty

All eyes on this Australian beauty

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

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World Blitz tourney: Vaishali in 2nd place, Humpy joint third

World Blitz tourney: Vaishali in 2nd place, Humpy joint third

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Vaishali, sister of the Indian chess prodigy and GM R Praggnanandhaa, scored impressive victories over Mariya Muzychuk (Ukraine) and Russia's Valentina Gunina on the opening day of the Blitz championship.

World Women's Chess: Harika plays out second draw with Kosteniuk

World Women's Chess: Harika plays out second draw with Kosteniuk

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

After the first game against the same opponent ended in a draw, Harika was with black pieces in the second and she employed a French defence and Kosteniuk did not have many answers.

This badass Brazilian model is a boxer too

This badass Brazilian model is a boxer too

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Brazilian model and Victoria's Secret angle Adriana Lima shares her workout secrets.

Sarita Mor retains Asian wrestling crown

Sarita Mor retains Asian wrestling crown

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Sarita, who won gold at the 2020 championships in New Delhi, trailed 1-7 after a botched challenge but turned it around with a tremendous fightback against Mongolia's Shoovdor Baatarjav in the final.

Sports Shorts: India lose to Belgium in FIH Pro League match

Sports Shorts: India lose to Belgium in FIH Pro League match

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.

Indian boxers eye strong show at Asian Championships

Indian boxers eye strong show at Asian Championships

Rediff.com23 May 2021

India had delivered its best ever Asian Championship performance in the 2019 edition in Thailand, claiming 13 medals, including two gold, four silver and seven bronze.

How this model made history

How this model made history

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Leyna Bloom is the first transgender woman of colour to appear in a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

Russian bronze medallist curler found guilty of doping, says CAS

Russian bronze medallist curler found guilty of doping, says CAS

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

CAS said that the Olympic Athletes from Russia mixed doubles curling team, who won bronze at the Games, had been disqualified from the competition.

World Chess: Indian eves bow 1-3 to Russia

World Chess: Indian eves bow 1-3 to Russia

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

The Indian eves failed at the first major hurdle as they went down 1-3 to Russia in the sixth round of the world women team chess championship in Mardin, Turkey.

Kakran, Manju win bronze at Asian wrestling

Kakran, Manju win bronze at Asian wrestling

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

India's Divya Kakran and Manju Kumari won bronze medals for the country in the women's competition of the Asian Wrestling Championships, in Xi'an, Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Indian men edge out Thailand to enter semis of Asia Team Championships

Sports Shorts: Indian men edge out Thailand to enter semis of Asia Team Championships

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.