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Neeraj Chopra calls for Mondotrack at NIS Patiala

Neeraj Chopra calls for Mondotrack at NIS Patiala

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra had an additional plea for the government -- to fast-track the process of laying down the currently in-vogue 'Mondotrack' at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala.

INS Vikrant To Enhance Maritime Power

INS Vikrant To Enhance Maritime Power

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The resumption of two-carrier operations signals India's return to the elite clutch of navies that have the ship platforms and experience for operations that simultaneously involve more than one aircraft carrier.

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.

Carty, King guide WI to series win over England

Carty, King guide WI to series win over England

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

It was England's third successive ODI series defeat since their disappointing World Cup in India last year.

Why Boston Marathon qualifiers were left out

Why Boston Marathon qualifiers were left out

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Earlier this month, organisers of the marathon major adjusted the qualifying standard for the 2026 race, with runners aged under 60 asked to run five minutes faster to enter.

Hussamuddin punches his way into Asian Elite semis

Hussamuddin punches his way into Asian Elite semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

In the other quarter-final, Thailand Open gold medallist Ananta Chopade (54kg) was knocked out after suffering a 0-4 loss to Kyrgyzstan's Seidekmatov Sanzhai.

Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Guardiola left frustrated after City's request shot down

Guardiola left frustrated after City's request shot down

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Guardiola said the expanded Club World Cup would make it even more difficult for clubs to manage player workload.

Yash Dhull's journey from heart surgery to Ranji ton

Yash Dhull's journey from heart surgery to Ranji ton

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Delhi batter Yash Dhull expressed gratefulness on his return to action following a heart surgery back in July.

Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Ashwin's legacy, marked by his intellect and dominance on the field, will resonate for years to come.

PIX: Rebecca Cheptegei buried with full military honours

PIX: Rebecca Cheptegei buried with full military honours

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after allegedly being doused in petrol and set alight by her former partner.

Guardiola shrugs off Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott

Guardiola shrugs off Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Indian club East Bengal produced an utterly dominant show to crush Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings 4-0 in their AFC Challenge League match in Thimphu on Tuesday.

Warner's return to power: Leadership ban lifted

Warner's return to power: Leadership ban lifted

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban rescinded by Cricket Australia

Shiva Thapa punches his way into Asian Elite quarters

Shiva Thapa punches his way into Asian Elite quarters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Thapa will now take on the winner of the bout between Haidara Alasaly and Minsu Choi in the quarter-finals.

Nageeye steals the show in NYC marathon

Nageeye steals the show in NYC marathon

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Dutchman Abdi Nageeye survived a tense battle through the final mile to win the New York City Marathon in two hours seven minutes and 39 seconds on Sunday

UCL: Villa's Mings left red-faced over bizarre penalty

UCL: Villa's Mings left red-faced over bizarre penalty

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Beyond the handball incident, the Belgian champions were the better side on the night. Villa's World Cup-winning keeper Martinez was pressed into action early by Brugge, who had seven shots on target to the Premier League club's one, and made several key saves to keep his team in the game.

Ishan Kishan back as Jharkhand Ranji captain

Ishan Kishan back as Jharkhand Ranji captain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

India batter Ishan Kishan on Wednesday returned to the Jharkhand Ranji team as its captain, following his controversial pullout last season

'I've lost my voice. I can't quite believe it'

'I've lost my voice. I can't quite believe it'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

According to the BCC, the prince has been a supporter of Aston Villa since his school days.

2024's 10 Best Web Series

2024's 10 Best Web Series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned.

How Ratan Tata reacted when govt picked BMW bullet-proof cars over TaMo

How Ratan Tata reacted when govt picked BMW bullet-proof cars over TaMo

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

On another occasion, he recalled, as part of the SPG, he was tasked with the security of the then prime minister Manmohan Singh and assigned the responsibility of escorting Tata from Taj Mansingh Hotel in New Delhi.

Will Arjun Erigasi Reach 2,800 At The Olympiad?

Will Arjun Erigasi Reach 2,800 At The Olympiad?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Joining the elite 2,800 rated chess players club will get Arjun invites for top chess tournaments as well as better appearance fees.

Ranji roundup: Shreyas's double ton boosts Mumbai

Ranji roundup: Shreyas's double ton boosts Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Shreyas Iyer continued with his red-hot form, smashing a stroke-filled 233 to lead Mumbai to a massive 602/4 declared in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match against Odisha.

Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Review: The Cringe Continues

Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Review: The Cringe Continues

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

There is an utter pretentiousness to this world and the supposed hip lives of its characters, which makes it plain awkward to watch, complains Mayur Sanap.

Shreyas slams ton, sends strong message to selectors

Shreyas slams ton, sends strong message to selectors

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

After waiting nearly three years for a first-class hundred, Iyer's form has surged; his century in October broke that dry spell, and now he's added two more in quick succession.

PIX: Haaland stuns with 'amazing' goal against Sparta

PIX: Haaland stuns with 'amazing' goal against Sparta

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Erling Haaland scored with a flying back-heeled volley out of the air -- that had social media in a frenzy and left his teammates in awe.

Sanya, Jahnvi, Sobhita In Tantalizing Tissue Saris

Sanya, Jahnvi, Sobhita In Tantalizing Tissue Saris

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

This trending sari style gives a dreamy ethereal twist to our traditional saris. And Bollywood is loving it.

Yashasvi joins elite list of Indians to score 600 or more in a Test series

Yashasvi joins elite list of Indians to score 600 or more in a Test series

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on Saturday became only the fifth Indian to score 600 or more runs in a Test series, during the second day's play of the fourth match against England in Ranchi.

Meet the first woman fighter pilot in LCA Tejas fleet

Meet the first woman fighter pilot in LCA Tejas fleet

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Up until recently, she was flying the MiG-21s and was recently posted to the LCA squadron deployed in Naliya air base in the Gujarat sector along the border with Pakistan.

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'I did not charge a rupee for that show, but Rohit (Bal) gifted me the suit I had walked in. 'I still have it as a memento of a man who was an institution and an inspiration.'

Wine maker Sula Vineyard eyes double-digit growth on premiumisation

Wine maker Sula Vineyard eyes double-digit growth on premiumisation

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Raising toast to 25 successful years, India's largest wine maker Sula Vineyard is eyeing a sustained double-digit growth in revenue over the next five years, buoyed by growth in the premium and elite categories and expansion of its new ranges. It was during Covid that the vineyards shifted focus to its own brands and pivoted towards growing the premium and elite segment of the market.

Jolt for transgender cricketers in England

Jolt for transgender cricketers in England

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

In March, the United Kingdom's then sports minister Lucy Frazer called on sporting bodies in the country to reassess their rules on transgender athletes competing in women's sports to ensure fairness.

'He was simply larger than life'

'He was simply larger than life'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The Denver Nuggets, who took Mutombo in the first round of the 1991 draft, said in a statement they were "heartbroken" by his passing.

'China Will Be India's Main Concern In Sri Lanka'

'China Will Be India's Main Concern In Sri Lanka'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'Will President Dissanayake calibrate his foreign policy taking into account India's immediate security concerns? We need to watch.'

Six Maoists killed in Telangana encounter, 2 commandos hurt

Six Maoists killed in Telangana encounter, 2 commandos hurt

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The exchange of fire took place at around 6.45 am in the forest area of Mothe village under Karakagudem police station limits.

The IAF Pilot Who Saved A Jaguar

The IAF Pilot Who Saved A Jaguar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The sky outside was a perfect blue with fair winds on that hot day in July, but inside the Jaguar an emergency was unraveling with every passing second. Wing Commander Vernon Desmond Keane had two options: Eject and see his beloved aircraft crash -- which would come at a great cost to the nation and cause harm to civilian life and property on the ground. Or try the limits of his training; push the aircraft and his flying skills to the edge of technical and human endurance and save them both.

Head Goes From 15 To 51 In 7 Balls!

Head Goes From 15 To 51 In 7 Balls!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

A man who boasts a strike rate of 159.22 in the shortest format, Head became the fifth Aussie cricketer to score most runs in an over in T20Is.

What Links Trump With This President?

What Links Trump With This President?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Like Grover Cleveland, Donald Trump won election as president, lost the next election and won a third election to the US presidency.

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy.

Liverpool's Colombian sensation scores hat-trick in Champions League

Liverpool's Colombian sensation scores hat-trick in Champions League

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Liverpool's Luis Diaz scored a hat-trick as they maintained their perfect Champions League campaign with a barnstorming second-half display in a 4-0 victory over Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield on Tuesday.

Congratulate Manu Bhaker on winning Olympics Bronze

Congratulate Manu Bhaker on winning Olympics Bronze

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker etched her name in the annals of Indian sports history on Sunday by clinching the bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics.