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MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on range of issues -- from Rafale deal to Ram temple and triple talaq.

'We would one day succeed in including polo as an Olympic sport'

'We would one day succeed in including polo as an Olympic sport'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Polo is regarded as sport of the kings. It was played by the likes of Darius, Genghis Khan, and Alexander the Great. Dr Richard T. Caleel, the president of the Federation of International Polo (FIP) was in Jaipur recently. Rediff.com's PB Chandra spoke to Dr Caleel on how the FIP is trying to popularize the sport.

The activist who took on Subway and won

The activist who took on Subway and won

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Vani Hari discusses her battle for healthier food in America with P Rajendran

IPL and the great Indian sporting revival

IPL and the great Indian sporting revival

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

And no, the commercial sporting leagues didn't cause the drought, says Shekhar Gupta.

Sports Shorts: Vela gets Mexico call-up despite years of refusals

Sports Shorts: Vela gets Mexico call-up despite years of refusals

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Real Sociedad midfielder Carlos Vela was called up by Mexico for November tour friendlies on Tuesday after turning his back on his country since March 2011.

Vijender Singh: Punching above his weight?

Vijender Singh: Punching above his weight?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Vijender Singh gives up amateur boxing to turn full-time professional, perhaps the words ring truer than ever.

Just 17, he could become India's F1 sensation

Just 17, he could become India's F1 sensation

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Still too young to drive on Indian roads, 17-year-old Jehan Daruvala, a speedster from Mumbai, could become India's first Formula One champion.

World Cup 2015: Know the West Indies cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the West Indies cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the West Indies squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

At 15, she is a White House Champion of Change

At 15, she is a White House Champion of Change

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

'We teach our kids the 3 R's -- reading, writing, and arithmetic -- so that they can be successful. It's time the fourth R joined that list: Programming. My vision is to expose every student to computer science and show them that coding IS fun and applicable to their daily lives.' Just 15, Swetha Prabakaran, founder and CEO of Everybody Code Now!, a non-profit working to empower the next generation of youth to become engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs, is already a White House Champion of Change for teaching hundreds of students how to code.

26 crucial points PM Modi made at Red Fort speech

26 crucial points PM Modi made at Red Fort speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the nation on the 68th Independence Day from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort for the first time.

For the Jats, it was a question of moochh

For the Jats, it was a question of moochh

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

What got the Jats of Haryana so furious?

'Cricket needs to wake up. But how?'

'Cricket needs to wake up. But how?'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

'Put cricket, first and foremost, at the centre of every decision you take.' 'The bottom line must always be the sport that we love.' Rahul Dravid as eloquent as always in his M A K Pataudi Memorial Lecture.

Smashing their way to the top

Smashing their way to the top

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

India has never had so many highly-ranked shuttlers.

5 incredible life lessons you can learn from sports

5 incredible life lessons you can learn from sports

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

From developing the right partnerships to employing strategies that help you to turn the game in your favour, the world of sports is full of lessons for your life and career.

World Cup 2015: Know the New Zealand cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the New Zealand cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the New Zealand squad for the cricket World Cup which they will co-host with Australia.

'Satnam, Bhullar can inspire Indian kids to dream of shot at NBA'

'Satnam, Bhullar can inspire Indian kids to dream of shot at NBA'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

On his first visit to India, former three-time NBA champion Brian Shaw talks of potential that Indian youngsters possess to make the cut in the NBA and shares his views on the sensational Stephen Curry and his partnership with Shaqueille O'Neal.Norma Godinho/Rediff.com listens in.

If I am consistent I'm sure I will win an Olympic medal: Kashyap

If I am consistent I'm sure I will win an Olympic medal: Kashyap

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Parupalli Kashyap speaks to Harish Kotian/Rediff.com about his recent triumph over world No. 1 Chen Long of China and why he wants the Indian Badminton League to be revived.

Champions League PIX: Aguero hat-trick leads City; Monaco stun Tottenham

Champions League PIX: Aguero hat-trick leads City; Monaco stun Tottenham

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick as coach Pep Guardiola maintained his 100 per cent record at the club with a commanding 4-0 victory against Borussia Moenchengladbach in their rearranged Champions League Group C opener on Wednesday.

Cricket World Cup: All you wanted to know about the 14 venues

Cricket World Cup: All you wanted to know about the 14 venues

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The 14 grounds that will host matches during the February 14 - March 29 tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

The incredible lightness of being

The incredible lightness of being

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Pilates, a fitness system that focuses on stretching to help the muscles find their balance, is becoming popular. The author tries it out.

Snubbed by BCCI, Srinivasan is 2nd most influential man in Asian Sport

Snubbed by BCCI, Srinivasan is 2nd most influential man in Asian Sport

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

A definitive guide to the movers and shakers who sit at the helm of the Asian sports boom.

From easy-going to intense, pieces are falling in place for Srikanth

From easy-going to intense, pieces are falling in place for Srikanth

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

From a laidback boy with poor dietary habits, Kidambi Srikanth has become an attacking player who can quickly deploy his considerable skills against tough opponents, writes Anand Datla

Figure out New Zealand's squad ahead of the World Cup final

Figure out New Zealand's squad ahead of the World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Penpix of the New Zealand squad that will play the cricket World Cup final against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Rahul Dravid's Pataudi Memorial Lecture: Full Text

Rahul Dravid's Pataudi Memorial Lecture: Full Text

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Full text of Rahul Dravid's Pataudi Memorial Lecture in New Delhi.

'If India can have a world-class singles player...'

'If India can have a world-class singles player...'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

'Djokovic is playing some of the best tennis in the history of the game.'

High stakes for Putin at costly Sochi Games

High stakes for Putin at costly Sochi Games

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

The Sochi Winter Olympics are meant to be Vladimir Putin's crowning achievement as Russian leader but are in danger of becoming a symbol of his country's problems.

Read: Prez Obama's address to the people of India at Siri Fort

Read: Prez Obama's address to the people of India at Siri Fort

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Full transcript of President Obama's speech at the Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi.

Sports Shorts: Olympic champ Phelps suspended for six months

Sports Shorts: Olympic champ Phelps suspended for six months

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

American swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, was suspended for six months by USA Swimming on Monday following his recent arrest on a drunken driving charge.

A daily wage labourer who turned multimillionaire

A daily wage labourer who turned multimillionaire

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The 39-year-old, the fifth child of an illiterate labourer couple and only the second of their eight to be educated, now helms various ventures that bring in a turnover of between Rs 75 crore and Rs 90 crore.

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