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Why shooter Saurabh is India's big medal hope at Tokyo Olympics

Why shooter Saurabh is India's big medal hope at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

In awe of the sensational Saurabh Chaudhary, former World championship silver-medallist shooter Jitu Rai feels the reticent youngster has it in him to humble one of the sport's all-time greats, South Korean Jin Jong-Oh, at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Kumbh: Bindra, Dutt in war of words

Kumbh: Bindra, Dutt in war of words

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

'Should the Kumbh Mela even be held while an infectious pandemic lays waste to India?'

Will Premier League be halted due to COVID-19 surge?

Will Premier League be halted due to COVID-19 surge?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The league has ruled out a 'pause' to the season to allow clubs to recover their squads, although the surging Omicron variant has put paid to half of the weekend's fixtures including Manchester United's home game with Brighton & Hove Albion.

India's Arif Khan ready for date with destiny in Beijing

India's Arif Khan ready for date with destiny in Beijing

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

When India's Arif Khan steps into the Beijing National Stadium for the opening ceremony at next month's Winter Olympics it will mark the culmination of a journey over a decade in the making.

Nadal laughs off fan's rude gesture

Nadal laughs off fan's rude gesture

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Nadal was able to see the funny side and kept on laughing.

PIX: How Team India enjoyed their day-off

PIX: How Team India enjoyed their day-off

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

BCCI tweeted pictures of the Indian team enjoying their day-off before the Test series against New Zealand.

Revenge, Retaliation And You

Revenge, Retaliation And You

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

There's tons of revenge and retaliation themed movies and shows on the OTT scene this week. Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.

EPL: Guardiola targets second place as 'extraordinary' Liverpool march on

EPL: Guardiola targets second place as 'extraordinary' Liverpool march on

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

City are 16 points behind Liverpool - who have a game in hand - and Guardiola said he could not afford to be distracted

Rujuta Diwekar's 10 tips for good health

Rujuta Diwekar's 10 tips for good health

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares the key to staying fit and healthy.

Ending IPL is not answer to Covid crisis, says Cummins

Ending IPL is not answer to Covid crisis, says Cummins

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders star pacer Pat Cummins says 'people in Australia would also like to help'.

IOA drops Chinese kit sponsor for Olympics

IOA drops Chinese kit sponsor for Olympics

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'Our athletes, coaches and support staff, will wear unbranded apparel.'

Gunathilaka's controversial dismissal mars Windies win

Gunathilaka's controversial dismissal mars Windies win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Gunathilaka dismissal was followed by a couple of run-outs as Sri Lanka lost their rhythm and were all out for 232. Hosts West Indies completed the chase with three overs to spare.

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London. American photographer Karine Aigner was announced as this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

How to WFH Productively: Smart Tips

How to WFH Productively: Smart Tips

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Set your personal work aside during your work hours. Or else, it may lead to delays and slips in your deliverables at work.

We are pulling for you: Navratilova backs Osaka

We are pulling for you: Navratilova backs Osaka

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'As athletes we are taught to take care of our body, and perhaps the mental and emotional aspect gets short shrift'

'IPL will be a nice build-up for T20 WC'

'IPL will be a nice build-up for T20 WC'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Talking of his role as Australia's interim coach, McDonald said he has yet to hold formal discussions with governing body Cricket Australia about the possibility of taking up the full-time role following the exit of Justin Langer.

Why THAT look, Bhumi!

Why THAT look, Bhumi!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Have you seen Tisca so HAWT? And why has Sonal gone traditional?

Kohli is best batsman in the world, will always remember him: Paine

Kohli is best batsman in the world, will always remember him: Paine

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Virat Kohli seems to have left an indelible mark on Australian Test captain Tim Paine, who says he will "always remember" the Indian skipper for being the world's best batsman, capable of also getting under the opposition's skin with his competitiveness.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal sets up Kyrgios semis; Halep to face Rybakina in last four

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal sets up Kyrgios semis; Halep to face Rybakina in last four

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 10 of the Wimbledon 2022 Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Wednesday.

To Ukraine, With Love

To Ukraine, With Love

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'If I had to describe my experience of the people in one word, it would be 'warmth'.' 'They opened their hearts and homes for us.'

A Swayamvar With A Difference

A Swayamvar With A Difference

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Lakshmanan contracted polio when he was only three months old. 'I didn't want to go for the swayamvar, but my uncle convinced me to attend.' He sat close to the door at the swayamvar. And then, Rohini walked in. Both her legs, too, were afflicted with polio.

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Dutch cricket ventures to a new frontier in maiden New Zealand voyage

'Secularism may not survive in India'

'Secularism may not survive in India'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'You will see more laws that treat Hindus and non-Hindus, especially Muslims, quite unequally.' 'Once you see this kind of erosion of secularism, it will be very hard to get it back.'

'In some ways, India is already a Hindu rashtra'

'In some ways, India is already a Hindu rashtra'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'The way discrimination against Muslims has become almost normalised is very upsetting.'

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Nir Eyal lists 4 urgent steps to save yourself countless hours of mindless phone time.

'Listen to Raj saheb's May 1 speech'

'Listen to Raj saheb's May 1 speech'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'We don't feel that the law and order situation will turn bad because of our agitation.'

From BJP Nemesis To Modi's 'Small Soldier'

From BJP Nemesis To Modi's 'Small Soldier'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The transformation of the Modi-Shah baiting Hardik Patel into saffron poster boy.

Is Sushant's Byomkesh Bakshi getting a sequel?

Is Sushant's Byomkesh Bakshi getting a sequel?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The original idea was to make a series of Byomkesh films based on the stories by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. But after the cold reception to the film, Producer Aditya Chopra dropped the idea.

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Argentina overcame its Copa America penalty shootout demons

The Fame Game Review

The Fame Game Review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

What The Fame Game showcases is the depth and marvels of Madhuri as she switches between star and human, mother and woman, notes Sukanya Verma.

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If you love India, you cannot weaponise religion to stay in power, asserts Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

China taking advantage of Covid situation: US official

China taking advantage of Covid situation: US official

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell made the remark on Thursday, adding that the Trump administration is closely watching the Indo-China situation.

Expects lies, dirty tactics: Harris on Trump's birther attacks

Expects lies, dirty tactics: Harris on Trump's birther attacks

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Harris said that she wants Black communities to be hyper-aware of attempts to suppress their votes.

No fans in stands: Nadal, Djokovic miss the 'energy'

No fans in stands: Nadal, Djokovic miss the 'energy'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Tournaments continue to be played in front of a handful of fans at most.

US Open: Brady tames Kerber to reach quarters

US Open: Brady tames Kerber to reach quarters

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 7 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Sunday.

'Saina drew inspiration from her relationship with Kashyap'

'Saina drew inspiration from her relationship with Kashyap'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Former national badminton coach Vimal Kumar lauded Saina Nehwal for not letting her relationship with fellow shuttler Parupalli Kashyap affect her game.

Rashid corroborates accusations of racism against Vaughan

Rashid corroborates accusations of racism against Vaughan

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Rafiq had made allegations of institutional racism against Yorkshire, whom Vaughan formerly captained and Rashid still plays for. He had claimed that Vaughan said to a group of the team's Asian players that there were "too many of you lot, we need to do something about it" before a match in 2009.

Diljit Dosanjh shares I-T certificate to refute reports of probe

Diljit Dosanjh shares I-T certificate to refute reports of probe

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The actor had earlier taken to Twitter on Sunday to share his "platinum certificate" from the ministry for filing his tax returns for the year 2019-2020 to refute rumours.

'No one will marry you': Why Sania was told to stop tennis

'No one will marry you': Why Sania was told to stop tennis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

A trailblazer in Indian tennis, Sania Mirza revealed that as a child, she was once asked to stop playing as "no one would marry" her if her complexion turned "dark" due to the rigours of an outdoor sport.

New to online learning? 14 TIPS for beginners

New to online learning? 14 TIPS for beginners

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Choose a place with bright lighting and always sit at the opposite angle so that people can see you clearly.