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Mukesh Kumar grabs lead

Mukesh Kumar grabs lead

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

The Mhow-based golfer grabbed the half-way lead in the Rs One million Hero Honda Open West 2005.

Golfer Himmat close to maiden win at ISPS

Golfer Himmat close to maiden win at ISPS

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

Indian golfer Himmat Rai sparkled with a bogey-free four-under 66 amid blustery conditions to keep a share of the lead and inch closer to his maiden Asian Tour title after the third round of the ISPS Handa Singapore Classic on Saturday.

Shubhankar finishes tied-7th at Italian Open

Shubhankar finishes tied-7th at Italian Open

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The Indian golfer rounded off the week with a three-under 68 for a total of nine-under 275 to finish tied seventh at the Italian Open

Afghan, Pak, Nukes on Clinton's Japan agenda

Afghan, Pak, Nukes on Clinton's Japan agenda

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

On her first trip to Asia as US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday that the issue of nuclear proliferation and the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan are on her agenda in her talks with Japanese leaders.

Ashok Kumar tied fourth

Ashok Kumar tied fourth

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

The Indian carded a fine four-under 68 to be tied fourth after the third round of the Carlsberg Masters golf tournament.

Determined wrestlers to go ahead with peaceful march

Determined wrestlers to go ahead with "peaceful" march

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers said late on Saturday evening that there was a lot of "pressure" to call off the Mahila Mahapanchayat they have planned in front of the new Parliament building.

Bolt runs year's fastest 100 metres in Daegu

Bolt runs year's fastest 100 metres in Daegu

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Jamaican triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt opened his 100 metres season with the year's fastest time, clocking 9.86 seconds in Daegu, South Korea on Wednesday.

Chessable Masters final: Liren seizes advantage against Praggnanandhaa

Chessable Masters final: Liren seizes advantage against Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The second day of the final will also feature four games and the tie-break if required.

'Why can't the Indian cricket team come to Pakistan?'

'Why can't the Indian cricket team come to Pakistan?'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

There is a "very real possibility" that Pakistan will boycott this year's World Cup in India if they lose hosting rights to the Asia Cup

Ghei in second place at SAIL Open

Ghei in second place at SAIL Open

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Gaurav Ghei rolled back the years and brought home a sparkling five-under 67 to grab the second place while pre-tournament favourite Jyoti Randhawa also hurled himself in title contention as 32 Indian golfers made the halfway cut in the US $300,000 SAIL Open. wede rookie Richard Karlberg's strong second round of three-under 69 kept him atop the leaderboard at 10-under 134.

Giggs 'tricks' Man United to big win

Giggs 'tricks' Man United to big win

Rediff.com26 Jul 2009

New signing Michael Owen scored twice and Ryan Giggs grabbed a hat-trick as Manchester United rounded off their pre-season Asian tour with a 8-2 thrashing of China's Hangzhou Greentown on Sunday. Dimitar Berbartov, Zoran Tosic and Nani were also on target for the English champions against the mid-table Chinese Super League side on a humid night in this tourist resort close to China's economic capital Shanghai.

Singapore's Liverpool fans dig deep

Singapore's Liverpool fans dig deep

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Liverpool supporters in Singapore had no hesitation in making a few financial sacrifices to see their team in action when the 18-times English champions arranged to play a friendly in the city-state Sunday.

Why Nabi stepped down as Afghanistan's captain

Why Nabi stepped down as Afghanistan's captain

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Nabi announced his decision to resign as the captain of the national team following their four-run loss to Australia

Siem takes Day 1 honours in Avantha Masters

Siem takes Day 1 honours in Avantha Masters

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Germany's Marcel Siem took the opening honours at the inaugural Avantha Masters by posting an eight-under-par 64 for a single shot lead over Chinese Taipei's Chan Yih-shin on Thursday.

Jeev seeks inspiration from fatherhood

Jeev seeks inspiration from fatherhood

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

An inspired Jeev Milkha Singh, who recently welcomed the arrival of his newborn son, returns to home soil for this week's inaugural Avantha Masters, promising to put Indian golf firmly on the world map. The two-time Asian Tour number one celebrated the birth of his first child a fortnight ago and believes his son will give him the added motivation when he plays in front of a partisan crowd that's expected to gather at the DLF Golf and Country Club from February 11 to 14.

Shubman Gill will have a terrific World Cup: Nayar

Shubman Gill will have a terrific World Cup: Nayar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Abhishek Nayar has seen both Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh from close quarters as the assistant coach at the Kolkata Knight Riders, and has little doubt that the duo will be at the forefront of the team's journey through the transition.

If India does not come for Asia Cup, Pakistan will not go for 2023 WC: Ramiz

If India does not come for Asia Cup, Pakistan will not go for 2023 WC: Ramiz

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

After Shah's statement about holding Asia Cup at a neutral venue, PCB issued a statement saying, "The overall impact of such statements has the potential to split the Asian and international cricketing communities and can impact Pakistan's visit to India for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and future ICC Events in India in the 2024-2031 cycle."

Prannoy wins Malaysia Masters title, breaks jinx

Prannoy wins Malaysia Masters title, breaks jinx

Rediff.com28 May 2023

HS Prannoy secured his maiden BWF World Tour title

Kapur shoots to tied seventh

Kapur shoots to tied seventh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Shiv Kapur shot to tied seventh at the midway stage at the Asia Japan Okinawa Open

I decided to take revenge: Father of minor wrestler

I decided to take revenge: Father of minor wrestler

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The father of the minor wrestler said that they deliberately filed a false complaint against WFI chief because they wanted to get back at him.

Jyoti Randhawa ends 51st

Jyoti Randhawa ends 51st

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

Jyoti Randhawa failed to make any upward movement in the final round of the American Express Golf Championship.

Jeev becomes first Indian to play in Volvo World

Jeev becomes first Indian to play in Volvo World

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Jeev Milkha Singh will reach another golfing milestone in his illustrious career as he becomes the first Indian to tee up at the 16-man World Matchplay Championships beginning in Casares on Thursday.

Title eludes Himmat Rai, finishes tied 3rd

Title eludes Himmat Rai, finishes tied 3rd

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

Himmat Rai's dream run in the Iskandar Johor Open did not culminate in his maiden Asian Tour title and the 22-year-old Indian golfer finished tied third to pocket $5,150 -- biggest cheque of his career.

All set to tour India: Pak Hockey Federation

All set to tour India: Pak Hockey Federation

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

PHF secretary Brig Musarutullah Khan said his team will not have any problem touring India for the inaugural Afro-Asian Games.

Arjun Atwal creates history

Arjun Atwal creates history

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Becomes the first Indian to compete in the US PGA Championships.

Check out this Sen-sation's 'greatest comeback'

Check out this Sen-sation's 'greatest comeback'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Lakshya Sen said the win against reigning All England Champion Li Shi Feng gives him confidence and belief in the Olympic qualification year.

Spotted! Sania Mirza checks in at Asian Games village!

Spotted! Sania Mirza checks in at Asian Games village!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza was spotted in the 17th Asian Games village in Incheon on Wednesday.

Jeev, Shiv make strong start at Omega Masters

Jeev, Shiv make strong start at Omega Masters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

India's Jeev Milkha Singh and Shiv Kapur made a strong start to their Omega European Masters campaign with an identical three-under 68s to be placed tied 19th after the first round at Golf Course Crans-Sur-Sierre in Switzerland.

Australia's cricket team delays tour of Bangladesh over security fears

Australia's cricket team delays tour of Bangladesh over security fears

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

The Australian Cricket team delayed its planned departure to Bangladesh after been warned by the Australian government that there is a potential security risk from militants.

Djokovic in contention for No.1 spot after Asian 'double'

Djokovic in contention for No.1 spot after Asian 'double'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

With twin successes on the Asian swing of the ATP Tour, Novak Djokovic is back in the reckoning in a comparatively less successful year. And with no points to defend in the weeks ahead, the Serb, says Bikash Mohapatra, is the lone challenger to Roger Federer in the race for the year-end No.1 ranking.

Olympics Golf: Lahiri placed 8th after good start

Olympics Golf: Lahiri placed 8th after good start

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

India's Anirban Lahiri, playing in his second Olympics, got off to a solid start, carding a 4-under 67 in the first round and was placed tied 8th at the weather-hit Games' golf competition, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Tokyo, on Thursday.

Johl triumphs in thrilling play-off

Johl triumphs in thrilling play-off

Rediff.com15 Feb 2003

He beat Jaiveer Virk on the third play-off hole to win the Singhania Open.

Podolski earns Germany draw vs China

Podolski earns Germany draw vs China

Rediff.com29 May 2009

A tired and weakened Germany got their Asian Tour got off to a lacklustre start when they were held to a 1-1 draw by a young China team in an international friendly on Friday. Showing the clear effects of a gruelling season, Germany needed an equaliser from Lukas Podolski to cancel out Hao Junmin's opener and avoid an embarrassing defeat to the Chinese, who are 95 places below them in the FIFA rankings.

Should Australia consider George Bailey for India tour?

Should Australia consider George Bailey for India tour?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Former Australian cricketer Dan Marsh has called on his country's side to consider George Bailey for selection for next year's tour of India

Jeev 36th in golf rankings

Jeev 36th in golf rankings

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Jeev Milkha Singh remains the best placed Indian at 36th while compatriot Jyoti Randhawa, thanks to his Thailand Open triumph, rose three notches to 117 in the latest Official World Golf Rankings issued on Monday.

Thailand Open: Randhawa, Chowrasia in joint lead

Thailand Open: Randhawa, Chowrasia in joint lead

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

A relaxed attitude worked wonders for Jyoti Randhawa as he fired a sizzling eight-under 62 to grab a share of the lead with compatriot SSP Chowrasia (70) and Welshman Rhys Davies (69) after the penultimate round of the Singha Thailand Open in Phuket on Saturday.

If the govt says don't go to India, we will not go: PCB

If the govt says don't go to India, we will not go: PCB

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The decision to send the Pakistan team for the ODI World Cup in India next year will be taken at the government level, newly-appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi said.

Jeev in august company at Masters

Jeev in august company at Masters

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

India's Jeev Milkha Singh was handed a dream draw at the Masters Tournament where he will play alongside British Open champion Padraig Harrington and 2003 Masters winner Mike Weir in the opening two rounds. He is making his second straight appearance in the year's opening Major after receiving a special invitation from Augusta National Golf Club. In his debut, he finished tied 37th and he hopes to improve on his record.

Bhullar pips Jeev to win Indonesia Open

Bhullar pips Jeev to win Indonesia Open

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Jeev Milkha Singh of India, a two-time Asian Tour number one, threatened briefly before settling for tied second place, his best result since 2012, after making bogey on the 17th hole to finish on 72.

Ghei shines, Jeev disappoints in Volvo Masters

Ghei shines, Jeev disappoints in Volvo Masters

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

After the high of winning the Nippon Series JT Cup, Jeev Milkha Singh hit a low this week at the Volvo Masters. The Chandigarh golfer returned a card of four-over 76 in the opening round and was placed tied-65, even as compatriot Gaurav Ghei emerged the best Indian in the season-ending Asian Tour event in Bangkok on Thursday.