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Ashton Turner has been devising plans against Indian spinners

Ashton Turner has been devising plans against Indian spinners

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Ashton Turner thinks that he has learnt his lessons after a poor IPL.

African Cup: Senegal shine; Nigeria, Cameroon struggle

African Cup: Senegal shine; Nigeria, Cameroon struggle

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Senegal showed their teeth on the opening day of qualifiers for the 2021 African Cup of Nations but other continental heavyweights struggled to find form on Wednesday.

Modi, Biden, Morrison, Suga write op-ed on Quad

Modi, Biden, Morrison, Suga write op-ed on Quad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

In the opinion piece after the summit, the leaders said the cooperation, known as "the Quad," was born in crisis. It became a diplomatic dialogue in 2007 and was reborn in 2017.

Euro Quarters: Moments to Remember

Euro Quarters: Moments to Remember

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Moments to remember from the quarter-finals.

'Karachi attack was to target Pak's economy and China'

'Karachi attack was to target Pak's economy and China'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Chinese companies have large interests and investments in the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Archers Deepika-Atanu to wed under strict Covid code

Archers Deepika-Atanu to wed under strict Covid code

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Masks, sanitisers and strict social distancing measures would be in place when top Indian archers Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das tie the knot at Morabadi in Ranchi on Tuesday. Getting hitched amid the COVID-19 pandemic to make use of the "free time", the duo's invitation cards carry small notes that request the guests to adhere to the government's COVID-19 guidelines.

Rowing: Player's profile

Rowing: Player's profile

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Swarn Singh Virk secured his spot in the London Olympics by winning his event at the FISA Olympic Continental Qualification Regatta for Asia in Chung Ju in Korea.

With WTC final in sight, India-England gear up for 4th Test

With WTC final in sight, India-England gear up for 4th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

While a draw always seems a safe option in a game like this but Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri wouldn't like to play a defensive game which at times can be counter-productive.

Why Asian Champ Chitra was excluded from World championships squad

Why Asian Champ Chitra was excluded from World championships squad

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Former national champion PT Usha on Wednesday clarified that Kerala athlete P U Chitra was not included in the team for the World championships as she did not meet the qualifying mark set by International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Here are nominees for Male World Athlete of the Year 2020

Here are nominees for Male World Athlete of the Year 2020

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

A three-way voting process will determine the finalists.

Why Russia cannot compete at 2022 World Cup under own flag

Why Russia cannot compete at 2022 World Cup under own flag

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The World Anti-Doping Agency banned Russia from the world's top sporting events for four years, a period that includes the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, for tampering with doping-related laboratory data. The sanctions against Russia, the host of last year's soccer World Cup, also bar it from hosting major sporting events for a four-year period or applying to host new events in that period.

5 companies that survived biggest bankruptcies

5 companies that survived biggest bankruptcies

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

These companies have survived bankruptcies.

Review: Ice Age 4 is utterly charming

Review: Ice Age 4 is utterly charming

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The journey, risky but thrilling, is not without its beautiful moments.

Boxer Vikas Krishan starts pro debut in style!

Boxer Vikas Krishan starts pro debut in style!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Vikas, who has signed up with the legendary Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions, made his debut in what was to be a six-round super welterweight contest. The bout, however, lasted just two rounds.

Biden's 'mild shock' to Modi

Biden's 'mild shock' to Modi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The trust some people in India had that the Biden-Harris administration would be friendly to India has been eroded already, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

America's message to India in a warship

America's message to India in a warship

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'Movement of naval forces at sea is often more than just perfunctory deployment -- reading the messages that they send is important,' alerts Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

'India-Pakistan Asia Cup match will be 50-50 contest'

'India-Pakistan Asia Cup match will be 50-50 contest'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The two bitter foes will reignite their rivalry in the Asia Cup on Wednesday with India having a 6-5 win-loss record from 12 encounters in the continental event.

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The circuit agreed last year an extension to cover this year's race, which was held in August and without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after fears it would drop off the calendar.

Elated at your accomplishment: PM Modi to Mary Kom

Elated at your accomplishment: PM Modi to Mary Kom

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, congratulated boxer M C Mary Kom for clinching a historic fifth gold medal at the Asian women's Boxing Championships in Vietnam.

Sports Shorts: Vettel to stay with Ferrari till 2020

Sports Shorts: Vettel to stay with Ferrari till 2020

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

PIX: India women's 4x400m relay team win gold; men bag silver

PIX: India women's 4x400m relay team win gold; men bag silver

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

India's 4x400m women's relay team on Thursday clinched its fifth consecutive gold medal in the Asian Games in Jakarta to maintain a remarkable domination in this event in the continental showpiece.

Battle in Indian Olympic Association continues

Battle in Indian Olympic Association continues

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Sudhanshu Mittal's allegations on the 'illegality' of Narinder Batra's election have come amid the feud among the top brass of the IOA. He had earlier written to the International Olympic Committee, claiming that Batra was 'illegally' elected as IOA president.

India golfers get another shot at qualifying for Tokyo Games

India golfers get another shot at qualifying for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The extension of qualifying period gives, at least half a dozen others among Indian men and possibly one woman, a chance to bid for a place in the Games.

Europa League: Ajax win, United held, trouble delays match at Lyon

Europa League: Ajax win, United held, trouble delays match at Lyon

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

European football was given good and bad reminders of its past on Thursday with an impressive 2-0 win for once-mighty Ajax Amsterdam over Schalke 04 in one Europa League game but ugly scenes in the crowd at Lyon delaying another.

PIX: Anita Hassanandani's ROMANTIC holiday!

PIX: Anita Hassanandani's ROMANTIC holiday!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A tour of Vietnam and Cambodia with Anita and Rohit.

Sports Shorts: Sameer, Gurusaidutt to meet in Hyderabad Open semis

Sports Shorts: Sameer, Gurusaidutt to meet in Hyderabad Open semis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Top seed Sameer, who won the Swiss Open earlier this year, had to dig deep into his reservoir to outwit compatriot Pratul Joshi 16-21, 26-24, 21-7 in 55 minutes. In another quarter-final, Gurusaidutt, a former Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, recovered from a game down to beat Malaysia's Lim Chi Wing 13-21, 22-20, 21-11 in 59 minutes.

Heartbreaking! India crash out of Asian Cup

Heartbreaking! India crash out of Asian Cup

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

India lose to Bahrain 0-1, crash out of AFC Asian Cup.

Lockdown: Liverpool, Chelsea to feed vulnerable groups

Lockdown: Liverpool, Chelsea to feed vulnerable groups

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Premier League leaders Liverpool are helping feed vulnerable and elderly people within the community during the novel coronavirus outbreak with the help of local church members. While, Chelsea will provide 78,000 free meals to Britain's National Health Service and charities that support the elderly and vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.

Shooters, wrestlers lead India's medal hopes at Asian Games

Shooters, wrestlers lead India's medal hopes at Asian Games

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

India have done reasonably well in the quadrennial continental event, only twice finishing outside the top eight since hosting the first Asiad in 1951.

Boxing's Olympic Qualifiers: Panghal gets top billing, Mary Kom seeded 2nd

Boxing's Olympic Qualifiers: Panghal gets top billing, Mary Kom seeded 2nd

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Eight men and five women from India will be aiming to secure Tokyo Olympics berths at the continental event being conducted by the International Olympic Committee's Boxing Task Force. The Indian hopes will be spearheaded by Panghal and Mary Kom, both proven and consistent performers on the big stage.

'Would have been more challenging had India scored 50 more runs'

'Would have been more challenging had India scored 50 more runs'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Skipper Kane Williamson says New Zealand's victory in the second Test well inside three days is not a fair reflection of how competitive the match was, and

No coin to toss, referee asks captains to play rock, paper, scissors!

No coin to toss, referee asks captains to play rock, paper, scissors!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Gets three-week ban by FA

Indian Open Boxing: Mary, Sarita lead hosts' gold rush

Indian Open Boxing: Mary, Sarita lead hosts' gold rush

Rediff.com24 May 2019

MC Mary Kom and the seasoned L Sarita Devi spearheaded India's gold rush at the second India Open boxing tournament, which concluded on Friday.

FC Goa dedicate AFC Champions League berth to fans

FC Goa dedicate AFC Champions League berth to fans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Speaking on the achievement, Goa FC's talismanic Spaniard Ferran Corominas said, "This one is for our supporters. From the moment I set foot on Indian soil I have felt nothing but loved. We came so close the last two seasons, and to finally be able to give this piece of joy back to our fans, I feel overjoyed."

Twitter hit with $124 mn lawsuit over private stock sale

Twitter hit with $124 mn lawsuit over private stock sale

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

In a lawsuit filed in US District Court in Manhattan, Precedo Capital Group Inc and Continental Advisors SA accused Twitter of using the aborted sale as a means to give the money-losing company a $10 billion market valuation and higher IPO price.

Jet Airways to expand network in Europe

Jet Airways to expand network in Europe

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

"We are considering operating to Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, some places in Germany and other parts of continental Europe. Shanghai and Beijing are also being looked at. We have applied to the Civil Aviation Ministry for traffic rights (to these destinations). We are hopeful of getting approvals soon", Jet Chairman Naresh Goyal said.

Captain Chhetri on how India's youngsters can improve

Captain Chhetri on how India's youngsters can improve

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

India football captain Sunil Chhetri believes that the country's budding soccer players should get a chance to train in European academies in order to improve their skills. The man with 72 international goals described his stint with Sporting Lisbon as a 'great experience'.

PICS: Gritty Sevilla go past Man Utd into Europa League final

PICS: Gritty Sevilla go past Man Utd into Europa League final

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Europa League semifinal played between Manchester United and Sevilla in Cologne on Sunday.

ISL recognised as India's top football league

ISL recognised as India's top football league

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

The Asian Football Confederation recommended the AIFF to "open a pathway" for two I-League clubs' entry into ISL by the end of 2020-21 season.

Why the US navy's actions must worry India

Why the US navy's actions must worry India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

'I do not agree that the intent was to send a political message to China that the US treats friends and foes alike.' 'In any case, such acts do not ruffle a feather in China,' observes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).