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Football: Bengaluru shut out Jamshedpur in engaging draw

Football: Bengaluru shut out Jamshedpur in engaging draw

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Bengaluru now have two draws in a row and their first clean sheet but languish at second-last with just six points.

Asian Archery: India wins 3 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze

Asian Archery: India wins 3 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Indian archers produced an impressive performance, grabbing three gold, four silver and two bronze medals at the Asian Championships in Dhaka on Thursday.

Why Olympic medallist Chanu is giving World Championship a miss

Why Olympic medallist Chanu is giving World Championship a miss

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will miss the World Championship and the Commonwealth Senior Championship slated to take place simultaneously between December 7 to 17 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Miss India 2017: Meet the hopefuls

Miss India 2017: Meet the hopefuls

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

We're back... Round Two of the line up of Miss India 2017 contestants.

Son of a truck driver, Gururaja recalls tough journey to medal

Son of a truck driver, Gururaja recalls tough journey to medal

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Weightlifter Gururaja Poojary said he hasn't done too badly for himself as he reflected on the silver medal around his neck that opened India's medal count in the 21st Commonwealth Games.

ICC to investigate Brendon McCullum testimony leak

ICC to investigate Brendon McCullum testimony leak

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Dismayed after the testimony of Brendon McCullum in an anti-corruption case was leaked to the media, the ICC has launched an urgent investigation into the matter while insisting that the New Zealand cricketer was not under any suspicion.

I am innocent, will challenge suspension: Chanu

I am innocent, will challenge suspension: Chanu

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu said she will challenge the provisional suspension imposed on her for allegedly failing a dope test, insisting that she is innocent.

PIX: Federer advances to 2nd round after Nagal scare

PIX: Federer advances to 2nd round after Nagal scare

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

When the match began it was Federer who surprisingly looked intimidated under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights as he sprayed errors all around the court but the Swiss great woke from his slumber in time to turn the match resoundingly in his favour.

Dubai car major to launch hyper cars in India

Dubai car major to launch hyper cars in India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Dubai-based Ultimate Motors, one of the leading distributors of exotic and luxury sports cars in the world, will launch three brands of Super Hyper Cars (SHCs)--Shelby, Zenvo and Arash--by December.

Soccer Extras: We're going backwards, says Lukaku

Soccer Extras: We're going backwards, says Lukaku

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Bedi, Pargat welcome Kalmadi's arrest

Bedi, Pargat welcome Kalmadi's arrest

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Former India cricket captain Bishen Singh Bedi has welcomed the arrest of Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi over corruption charges in the conduct of the Commonwealth Games, which were staged in Delhi last year.

Swimmers, wrestlers shine as India's gold rush continues at South Asian Games

Swimmers, wrestlers shine as India's gold rush continues at South Asian Games

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

There was no stopping the Indian juggernaut at the 12th South Asian Games with the country's swimmers, wrestlers and weightlifters continuing their dominance in the competition to fetch a bulk of the gold medals, in Guwahati, on Sunday.

Pardeep Singh wins gold in Commonwealth C'ship

Pardeep Singh wins gold in Commonwealth C'ship

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Pardeep, who is competing in the 109kg category, smashed the record in the clean and jerk event by lifting 202 kgs. His earlier successful attempt of 148kg took his total to 350kgs.

Shorts: Jehan races to commanding win at Monza

Shorts: Jehan races to commanding win at Monza

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Ramkumar-Balaji win Cassis Challenger title.

'Humbled' Maana ready to make splash at Tokyo Olympics

'Humbled' Maana ready to make splash at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'...I believe this is just the beginning for me and there is a long way to go ... many more medals to win for India.'

Indians at the Tokyo Olympic Village

Indians at the Tokyo Olympic Village

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Village residents are asked to eat alone to avoid spreading potentially contagious droplets. Each seat is screened off with plexiglass.

The Indian Tigress is ready to fight!

The Indian Tigress is ready to fight!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'I want to win the MMA World championship.'

Boxing Worlds: Jamuna Boro, Lovlina Borgohain march into quarters

Boxing Worlds: Jamuna Boro, Lovlina Borgohain march into quarters

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Boro was slow off the blocks but became the dominating aggressor as the bout progressed.

'One or two bad eggs cannot sully the game'

'One or two bad eggs cannot sully the game'

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Stunned by the arrest of three cricketers in the spot-fixing scandal that has shaken the Indian Premier League, Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan said the sport is clean and stern action will be taken on those found guilty in the latest spot-fixing episode.

AAI suspension overshadows archers' stellar 2019 show

AAI suspension overshadows archers' stellar 2019 show

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Suspension, internal mudslinging and factionalism overshadowed some stellar performances by Indian archers as the sport went from bad to worse with just a few months left for Tokyo Olympics in an eventful 2019. The biggest blow to Indian archery came in August when World Archery suspended the national federation after two warring groups conducted parallel elections in Delhi and Chandigarh in a clear defiance of the international body's guidelines.

World wrestling body clears Narsingh for Rio

World wrestling body clears Narsingh for Rio

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Wreslter Narsingh Yadav's chances of participating in the Rio Games have been boosted after the United World Wrestling, gave him a clean chit.

India at CWG: Lifters' medal haul continues; shuttlers, boxers unbeaten

India at CWG: Lifters' medal haul continues; shuttlers, boxers unbeaten

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Indian weightlifting juggernaut continued at the Commonwealth Games, with Sanjita Chanu and Deepak Lather adding a gold and bronze to the team's tally, and the shuttlers and boxers staying unbeaten on the second day, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

India tally 100 gold medals at South Asian Games

India tally 100 gold medals at South Asian Games

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The swimmers led India's charge on Saturday by winning 7 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze as they completely dominated the pool yet again.

India begin golden run at SAG, on top in medals tally

India begin golden run at SAG, on top in medals tally

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

It was gold rush for India on the opening day of the South Asian Games with the country's wrestlers, swimmers and weightlifters showing their regional dominance by making a near clean sweep of top honours on Saturday. India clinched 14 gold and five silver medals on a highly productive day to top the medals tally with an overall count of 19.Sri Lanka, despite having a higher overall medal count of 21, occupied the second spot in the table owing to alesser tally of gold medals (4). Wrestlers were the stars for India, grabbing as many as five gold medals followed by the swimmers who clinched four gold and three silver medals. The weightlifters added three gold medals to the tally after the cyclists had opened India's account with two gold and an equal number of silver medals in the morning. Three women and two male grapplers finished on top of the podium as the proceedings went on expected lines on the opening day of the competitions.

Chhetri helps India beat Kenya to clinch Intercontinental Cup

Chhetri helps India beat Kenya to clinch Intercontinental Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Sunil Chhetri scored a brace to put himself on par with Lionel Messi and lead the home side to Intercontinental Cup title triumph with a 2-0 win over Kenya in the summit clash, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

How Indian hockey players are spending time in isolation

How Indian hockey players are spending time in isolation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Locked inside the Sports Authority of India centre in Bengaluru due to the coronavirus forced restrictions, Indian Hockey players are utilising their free time to hone their English language skills, reading books and watching their favourite movies. The Indian men and women hockey teams are practicing at SAI centre Bengaluru where no unauthorised person can enter the campus.

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

IPL PIX: RCB beat GT to keep playoff hopes alive

IPL PIX: RCB beat GT to keep playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 Match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore at

I-League: Mohun Bagan struggle to their first win of the season

I-League: Mohun Bagan struggle to their first win of the season

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

A Mickey Fernandes own goal gave Mohun Bagan their first win of the season -- a much-needed one -- in the third round match of the I-League, at the Balewadi Sports Complex stadium, in Pune, on Sunday.

Don't see why Indian athletes can't achieve success at world stage: Coe

Don't see why Indian athletes can't achieve success at world stage: Coe

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

On his first official visit to a member country after assuming office in August, world athletics chief Sebastian Coe urged India to promote track and field at the school level if it wants to excel on the international stage.

India's Praful Patel is AFC's vice president

India's Praful Patel is AFC's vice president

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

AIFF president Praful Patel was elected uncontested as Asian Football Confederation's Vice President of the SAFF Region at the AFC Congress held in Bahrain.

Fed Cup: Ankita, Karman ensure India stay in Group I

Fed Cup: Ankita, Karman ensure India stay in Group I

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

India retained their place in the Asia/Oceania Group I in the Fed Cup after beating Chinese Taipei 2-0 in the relegation Play-off in New Delhi on Saturday.

Why Olympic medallist Narang was axed from TOPS

Why Olympic medallist Narang was axed from TOPS

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Six athletes from the track and field, shooting and weightlifting disciplines were on Wednesday inducted into the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, with the Sports Ministry including discus thrower Seema Punia and leaving out seasoned shooter Gagan Narang.

India bag two more medals at Asian Youth Games

India bag two more medals at Asian Youth Games

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Weightlifter Venkat Rahul Ragala clinched a gold medal in the 77kg category while Shainki Nagar won a silver in the 10m air pistol as India swelled its medal tally to eight at the second Youth Asian Games, in Nanjing, China, on Wednesday.

Why Manipur's Holi is the best in India

Why Manipur's Holi is the best in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

'For us, North Indians, who are habitual late comers and lackadaisical in our temple attire; who go to temples in jeans and shorts; who keep our temples dirty; where deities are placed amidst all prasadam and where rotting flowers are strewn on the pathway -- Manipur teaches us grace and discipline,' says Tarun Vijay.

Resume cricket but only if there is no risk of spurt in local transmission: ICC

Resume cricket but only if there is no risk of spurt in local transmission: ICC

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'Safety first' is one of the primary considerations of the ICC's back-to-cricket guidelines and involving the governments at all stages is a must.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

Wary of mischief, Mirabai requests IWF for CCTV in room

Wary of mischief, Mirabai requests IWF for CCTV in room

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Mirabai has been subjected to an astonishing 45 dope tests in the last four years but has come out clean each time.

India at CWG: Lifters add two more gold, lackluster hockey team draws opening match

India at CWG: Lifters add two more gold, lackluster hockey team draws opening match

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Commonwealth Games on Day 3.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.