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10 sportsmen called to the Elysian fields early

10 sportsmen called to the Elysian fields early

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Rediff.com lists 10 athletes who died way before time.

'Slowly recovering Schumacher may take several months to emerge from coma'

'Slowly recovering Schumacher may take several months to emerge from coma'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher may reportedly several months to wake up from his medically-induced coma, although he is slowly recovering from his devastating head injuries.

'What stands out is Hardik's positivity and leadership skills'

'What stands out is Hardik's positivity and leadership skills'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'The way he has been interacting with everybody, be it the masseur or the assistant manager or the driver of the bus, or the new players who have not been part of the IPL before, he is making an effort to reach out to them and give them confidence.' 'That speaks a lot about the man that he is.'

Pune donor's heart reaches Thane hospital via green corridor

Pune donor's heart reaches Thane hospital via green corridor

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The heart, that set out its journey from Pune's Ruby Hall clinic at 1.38 am reached the operation theatre in Fortis Hospital at 3.13 am.

These smart devices will make you healthier!

These smart devices will make you healthier!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amrita Singh scours the market for the smartest health devices going.

Why diabetics should check their blood pressure

Why diabetics should check their blood pressure

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

It may help prevent organ damage.

Will Stokes return to inspire struggling Royals?

Will Stokes return to inspire struggling Royals?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals, struggling at the penultimate spot on the points table after two wins and four straight defeats, need something special against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sunday's IPL match in Dubai.

Watch out! Smelling food makes you fat

Watch out! Smelling food makes you fat

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Researchers have found that the smell of food could play an important role in how the body processes calories.

After recovering from coma, boxer Blackwell retires

After recovering from coma, boxer Blackwell retires

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Nick Blackwell has announced his retirement from boxing after sustaining serious injuries against Chris Eubank Jr. in the British middleweight title fight last month that left him in an induced coma with bleeding in his brain.

It's normal, it's racing, he said after crash in 2009

It's normal, it's racing, he said after crash in 2009

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Jules Bianchi had a bright future in Formula One.

Former MotoGP champion Hayden dies after cycling accident

Former MotoGP champion Hayden dies after cycling accident

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden died five days after the American was hit by a car while cycling in eastern Italy, his Honda World Superbike team said.

'I operated upon 300 soldiers, and lost one'

'I operated upon 300 soldiers, and lost one'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'Unless you capture territory and plant your flag, the war is never won.'

Uphold Sidhu's conviction in road rage case: Punjab govt to SC

Uphold Sidhu's conviction in road rage case: Punjab govt to SC

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The hearing remained inconclusive and would continue on April 17 when Sidhu's counsel senior advocate R S Cheema will give the rebuttal to state government's argument.

Day after bridge collapse, Western Railway resumes train services

Day after bridge collapse, Western Railway resumes train services

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Mumbaikars, especially the office-goers, heaved a sigh of relief as the train services were restored.

Will Modi's second push on economy succeed?

Will Modi's second push on economy succeed?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

There will be uncertainty about outcomes,but one must hope for the best, observes T N Ninan.

How Shami got his mojo back?

How Shami got his mojo back?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'Leaner' Mohammad Shami has reaped benefits after drastically improving his fitness levels.

'Most fire victims were taken to hospital in taxis'

'Most fire victims were taken to hospital in taxis'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

'There were few injury marks, (so) no stampede.'

WFH: 10 healthy tips for young professionals

WFH: 10 healthy tips for young professionals

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Aditya Bafna, MD, CEO, Seva Group explains how a healthy and mindful habits can help improve productivity at the workplace.

Can KKR turn around their fortunes?

Can KKR turn around their fortunes?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be striving to turn around their fortunes in IPL 2021 after a below-par showing last season.

F1 Tales: Doctor says Schumacher will need years to recover, praises driver's wife

F1 Tales: Doctor says Schumacher will need years to recover, praises driver's wife

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

A French doctor treating former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher said on Thursday that the German driver was making progress, but will need years to recover.

F1 Pitlane Tales: Drivers back speed limit proposals

F1 Pitlane Tales: Drivers back speed limit proposals

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Formula One drivers have backed proposals to introduce a 'virtual safety car' or automatic speed limiter that would force the entire field to slow when yellow warning flags are waved.

How sports psychologists are helping Indian athletes cope with lockdown

How sports psychologists are helping Indian athletes cope with lockdown

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Uncertainty is so intrinsic to sports that elite athletes will not have much trouble coping up with a pandemic-forced lockdown, believe India's top sports psychologists as they become a part of their journey into an unchartered territory. Rocked by the coronavirus pandemic, which has impacted minds as much as health and productivity, sports pyshologists Dr Chaitanya Sridhar, Nanaki J Chadha, and Keerthana Swaminathan are dealing with athletes across disciplines and economic spectrum, being their "sounding board, friend" and enabling them to process the magnitude of the situation.

For how long can mesmerising Messi be the best?

For how long can mesmerising Messi be the best?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The brain may be sharp as ever, but the legs seem heavier, the pace worryingly slower. He's still only 32, but the strain of a decade-and-a-half of paranormal activity on the pitch may just be piling up.

A sport left heartbroken by death of Hughes

A sport left heartbroken by death of Hughes

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

A game that is synonymous with the values of fair play and sportsmanship was left heartbroken at the loss of one its favourite sons, a kid from a banana plantation who dared to dream big.

Rossi knocked unconscious in race crash

Rossi knocked unconscious in race crash

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Italian great Valentino Rossi was knocked unconscious in a MotoGP crash in Spain on Sunday and was taken to hospital for precautionary checks that ruled out serious injury.

11-year-old dies after being hit by javelin in Delhi school

11-year-old dies after being hit by javelin in Delhi school

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Eleven-year-old Roshan Lama, who was battling for life after his head was pierced by a javelin in his school playground a fortnight ago, succumbed to his injuries at AIIMS trauma centre in New Delhi on Monday.

Mumbai train blasts, 3 years on

Mumbai train blasts, 3 years on

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The pain in Priti Sawant's eyes is heart-wrenching, but her belief that her husband will rise from that hospital bed is a lesson in courage.

Aamir's Ghajini role, in real life

Aamir's Ghajini role, in real life

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Siddhesh Jagtap, a Zee TV L'IL Champs contender from Indore, suffers from short term memory loss.

Mumbai 7/11 blast victim dies after staying in coma for 9 years

Mumbai 7/11 blast victim dies after staying in coma for 9 years

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Parag Sawant sustained severe head injuries after a bomb exploded in a Virar-bound train.

Batsmen always face an element of risk: Lara

Batsmen always face an element of risk: Lara

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

The injury that left Australian batsman Phillip Hughes in a critical condition in hospital was a "rare" event but a reminder that cricket has always been a dangerous sport, West Indies batting great Brian Lara said on Wednesday.

Champions Trophy squad: Fit Rohit, Shami return, Pant, Raina on standby

Champions Trophy squad: Fit Rohit, Shami return, Pant, Raina on standby

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Fit again Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Shami on Monday staged comeback in India's 15-member ODI squad.

This year has been the best of my career: Rohit

This year has been the best of my career: Rohit

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

It has been raining runs for Rohit Sharma and he had little hesitation in calling 2017 the 'best year' of his decade-old international career.

Maxwell mocks Kohli on Day 3

Maxwell mocks Kohli on Day 3

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

The bad blood between Australia and India continued with spin all-rounder Glenn Maxwell making fun of host captain Virat Kohli's shoulder injury while fielding on day three of the third Test in Ranchi on Saturday.

Get fit without going to the gym: 5 alternatives to get in shape

Get fit without going to the gym: 5 alternatives to get in shape

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

While the advantages of working out with machines are many, Shameem Akthar lists five reasons why you should look elsewhere for pure and real health.

Concussion knocks South Africa's Smith out of ODIs

Concussion knocks South Africa's Smith out of ODIs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith has been withdrawn from their last three one-day internationals against Pakistan because of "post concussion syndrome", team manager Mohammed Moosajee said on Wednesday.

Hughes's death hard to digest for India's survivor

Hughes's death hard to digest for India's survivor

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

More than five decades after his near-fatal head injury in the Caribbean, former India captain Nari Contractor could not believe Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes lost his life despite wearing a helmet.

High-calorie diets make recovery hard after attack

High-calorie diets make recovery hard after attack

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'You need to apply a total health approach to maintain cardiac health.'

Bengaluru blast: Bhavani's Christmas holiday ends in tears

Bengaluru blast: Bhavani's Christmas holiday ends in tears

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Bhavani Balan's kids are inconsolable. Their Christmas vacation had just been blown to smithereens by someone blinded by radical venom.

5 asanas to begin your yoga journey

5 asanas to begin your yoga journey

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Yoga expert Shikha Pandey shows you how simple asanas can help you become fitter this year.

Terrorists kill trader, migrant labourer in Kashmir

Terrorists kill trader, migrant labourer in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Three terrorists were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag.