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And 2025 Begins!!!!

And 2025 Begins!!!!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Glimpses of New Year celebrations around the world.

Asian Youth C'ships: Lifters Koyel, Nilam bag silver

Asian Youth C'ships: Lifters Koyel, Nilam bag silver

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

With this, India's medal tally in the continental event swelled to six.

Jyoshna Sabar smashes youth Asian record on way to gold

Jyoshna Sabar smashes youth Asian record on way to gold

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Jyoshna Sabar won the top prize in the 40kg youth girls category by lifting 135kg (60kg snatch + 75kg clean and jerk) at the Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships.

Neeraj Chopra Named World's Best Javelin Thrower

Neeraj Chopra Named World's Best Javelin Thrower

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Neeraj Chopra pipped two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada for the top spot in the 2024

Dembele strikes late to help PSG lift French Super Cup

Dembele strikes late to help PSG lift French Super Cup

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

No goals were scored in the first half of a French Super Cup for the first time since 2010 when Olympique de Marseille beat PSG 5-4 on penalties after the match ended goalless.

Israel approves Gaza ceasefire deal, set to begin on Sunday

Israel approves Gaza ceasefire deal, set to begin on Sunday

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

The agreement will initiate the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the release of both Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.

Duped by agent, Indian woman returns from Pakistan after 22 years

Duped by agent, Indian woman returns from Pakistan after 22 years

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

An Indian woman who was living in Pakistan for the last 22 years after being fraudulently brought here by a travel agent returned to her homeland via the Wagah Border on Monday, an official said.

Gaza ceasefire begins as Israel receives hostages' list

Gaza ceasefire begins as Israel receives hostages' list

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Notably, the deal was earlier set to take effect on Sunday, January 19, at 08:30 (local time).

What's This Dhoni Fan Doing In Doha?

What's This Dhoni Fan Doing In Doha?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

It was a perfect union of yellow jerseys when this Mahendra Singh Dhoni fan showed off the CSK jersey at the FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Serbia.

2025 Diamond League calendar is out!

2025 Diamond League calendar is out!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The 2025 edition of the Diamond League will hand out more than $9 million in prize money, a record for the tournament.

Collins taunts 'super drunk' Melbourne fans who booed her

Collins taunts 'super drunk' Melbourne fans who booed her

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Danielle Collins will exit the Australian Open as public enemy number one after roasting a hostile crowd at the Grand Slam and the American said following her defeat on Saturday that it was up to the fans if they wanted to repair their relationship.

Delhi-Doha flight makes emergency landing in Karachi

Delhi-Doha flight makes emergency landing in Karachi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

A Qatar Airways Delhi-Doha passenger plane was diverted to Karachi on Monday after it declared an emergency due to indication of smoke in the cargo hold, the airline said.

20 More Stunning Sports Photos From 2024

20 More Stunning Sports Photos From 2024

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

2024 delivered unforgettable moments that epitomised triumph, passion, and sheer brilliance across the globe.

World Cup Is In Kolkata, Not Doha :)

World Cup Is In Kolkata, Not Doha :)

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Soccer fans watch the telecast of the World Cup game between Argentina and Saudi Arabia on a Kolkata street with the God Of Football (Diego Maradona holding the 1986 World Cup trophy poster) to keep them company.

Could Kush Maini become India's next F1 driver?

Could Kush Maini become India's next F1 driver?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

India could finally have a driver on the F1 grid after 13 long years.

Historic! Pankaj Advani wins 20th billiards World title

Historic! Pankaj Advani wins 20th billiards World title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Pankaj Advani clinched a historic 28th World title, his seventh in a row, after outclassing England's Robert Hall 4-2 in the final.

Tennis: Rublev upset, Murray enters semis in Doha

Tennis: Rublev upset, Murray enters semis in Doha

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

A round-up of all the tennis action from around the globe.

Toney rescues Al-Ahli; Ronaldo brace for Al-Nassr

Toney rescues Al-Ahli; Ronaldo brace for Al-Nassr

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Ivan Toney came off the bench to score twice and earn Al-Ahli a 2-1 win over Al-Ain on Monday that moves the Saudi side into the knockout rounds of the Asian Champions League Elite and leaves the defending champions in danger of missing out on the last 16.

'Why should a top sportsperson apply?'

'Why should a top sportsperson apply?'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Jaspal Rana questions Sports Ministry, NRAI for ignoring Manu's credentials for Khel Ratna

Understand Russian feeling; will acquire Canada: Trump's big remarks

Understand Russian feeling; will acquire Canada: Trump's big remarks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he understands the Russian feeling with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) being on their doorstep.

Neeraj trumps injury to make Diamond League finale!

Neeraj trumps injury to make Diamond League finale!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

"First goal, go to the doctor and make my groin 100 per cent fit and also I will be technically better and try to throw far again," he had said last month about his plans for this year and the coming one.

Pankaj Advani storms to Singapore Open billiards title

Pankaj Advani storms to Singapore Open billiards title

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Pankaj Advani won the coveted Songhe Singapore Open title with a 5-1 win over local favourite Jaden Ong.

Shooter Maskar falls just short of gold in World Cup

Shooter Maskar falls just short of gold in World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Sonam Uttam Maskar clinched the silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle event at the ISSF World Cup Final 2024 in Delhi on Tuesday.

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The head of Syria's main opposition group abroad Hadi al-Bahra Syrian said that Damascus is now "without Bashar al-Assad" according to Reuters.

Afghan crisis: 146 Indians evacuated to Doha brought back

Afghan crisis: 146 Indians evacuated to Doha brought back

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

People familiar with the development said the Indians were flown back to Delhi as part of India's mission to evacuate its citizens and Afghan partners from Kabul following its takeover by the Taliban over a week back.

McLaren v Ferrari is F1's big fight now

McLaren v Ferrari is F1's big fight now

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

McLaren could clinch their first constructors' crown since 1998 on Sunday if they outscore Ferrari by 21 points at the Qatar F1 Grand Prix.

Indian footballers await COVID results in Doha

Indian footballers await COVID results in Doha

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The AIFF thanked Qatar Football Association (QFA) for allowing the team to arrive much before the matches and have a preparatory camp in Doha. QFA also used its good offices to allow the Indians start training without serving 10-day hard quarantine.

Recipe: Praveen's Pumpkin Soup With Parmesan Foam

Recipe: Praveen's Pumpkin Soup With Parmesan Foam

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

November is the start of the soup season in India. A bowl of garam garam soup is the just the way to kick off an evening.

Chilled athletes embrace strategies to beat Paris heat

Chilled athletes embrace strategies to beat Paris heat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

While most of his rivals prepared for the 50 kilometre race walk at the 2019 Doha world championships by warming up in full track suits in the 32 degrees Celsius heat, Evan Dunfee did the polar opposite.

Osaka in crisis! Splits with coach as ranking drops

Osaka in crisis! Splits with coach as ranking drops

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Naomi Osaka has parted ways with coach Wim Fissette after four years together across two stints, the 26-year-old announced late on Friday.

Taliban working on future govt plan in Doha

Taliban working on future govt plan in Doha

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The terror group is in touch with the international community and intra-Afghan parties to make government in Afghanistan.

Olympic quotas far fetched after trap shooters disappoint

Olympic quotas far fetched after trap shooters disappoint

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

In women's trap, Manisha Keer is the best placed Indian in the 38th spot.

Sable disappoints in Diamond League 3000m steeplechase

Sable disappoints in Diamond League 3000m steeplechase

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Kenya's Amos Serem won the race in 8:06.90 seconds, while Morrocos's Soufiane El Bakkali (8:08.60s) and Kenya's Amin Jhinaoui Mohammed (8:09.68s) were second and third respectively.

Neeraj all set to defend Olympic crown

Neeraj all set to defend Olympic crown

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

He has competed in just three events this year but the 26-year-old world champion is back in full flow in a season where none of his global competitors have done exceptionally well.

Sable joins Chopra in Diamond League finale in Brussels

Sable joins Chopra in Diamond League finale in Brussels

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The season finale will be a two-day affair on September 13 and 14. The men's 3000m steeplechase is scheduled for September 13 while the men's javelin throw event will he held the next day.

'A tale of two talents': Rana and Bhaker's partnership

'A tale of two talents': Rana and Bhaker's partnership

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Jaspal Rana's obsession with shooting behind Manu's Olympic success

Hamas chief killed by Israel's short range projectile: Iran

Hamas chief killed by Israel's short range projectile: Iran

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The statement by IRGC which was televised on the country's state media, came, three days after Haniyeh was killed at his accommodation in northern Tehran following his attendance at the inaugural ceremony of Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian.

India wasn't taken into confidence in Doha deal: Jaishankar

India wasn't taken into confidence in Doha deal: Jaishankar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

At the same time, Jaishankar said India and the US are on the same page on many issues relating to the recent developments in Afghanistan including apprehensions about the possible use of Afghan soil for terrorism.

Not retiring yet, says TT legend Sharath Kamal

Not retiring yet, says TT legend Sharath Kamal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'For the next nine months to one year I would still be an active player.'

Let's not talk about the throw, it was not up to it: Neeraj Chopra

Let's not talk about the throw, it was not up to it: Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Neeraj Chopra won again, but not in the manner he would have liked to, and he had no qualms in admitting it.