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BWF's Lifetime Achievement Award for Prakash Padukone

BWF's Lifetime Achievement Award for Prakash Padukone

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

India's badminton great Prakash Padukone will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award this year from the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday, Day 4.

The Black Caps Celebrate!

The Black Caps Celebrate!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

After losing the 50 overs World Cup to England in a controversial contest two years ago, New Zealand -- a country of just 5.1 million people -- finally won its first world silverware in cricket. Arguably, the biggest trophy of them all. The World Test Championship.

Nations League: Portugal hold Spain; Haaland fires Norway to win

Nations League: Portugal hold Spain; Haaland fires Norway to win

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Images from the Nations League matches played on Thursday.

Shri Nivetha, Esha, Ruchita win gold in women's 10m air pistol

Shri Nivetha, Esha, Ruchita win gold in women's 10m air pistol

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships: Krrish Pal registers win in 1st round

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The Italian and Japanese battled shoulder-to-shoulder as the leading pair in the final 4km, but the Italian coped well with the pressure and accelerated in the final 300m to seal the gold medal.

Coach Dravid hails 'absolute match-winner' Ashwin

Coach Dravid hails 'absolute match-winner' Ashwin

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Tom Latham to claim his 418th Test wicket and go past Harbhajan Singh on the fifth and final day of the opening Test against New Zealand in Kanpur on Monday. He is now only behind Anil Kumble and Kapil Dev in the overall standings.

'Amar Jawan Jyoti is too sacred to be touched or relocated'

'Amar Jawan Jyoti is too sacred to be touched or relocated'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'While National War Memorial is great, the memories of Amar Jawan Jyoti are indelible'

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, Day 3, in Oregon.

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The football world gathered in the Qatari capital on Friday as the draw ceremony for the World Cup finals got under way with music and dance.

Archery World Cup: Deepika leads women's recurve team to win gold

Archery World Cup: Deepika leads women's recurve team to win gold

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

This is Deepika's fifth World Cup stage event team gold medal.

'Imagine the impact of India winning women's World Cup!'

'Imagine the impact of India winning women's World Cup!'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Captain Mithali Raj believes the Indian women's team are more than capable of winning the upcoming ODI World Cup.

U-19 WC: England edge Afghanistan to clinch place in final

U-19 WC: England edge Afghanistan to clinch place in final

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

England kept their nerve to become the first team to reach the ICC Under-19 World Cup final after edging a thriller with Afghanistan by 15 runs at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium at North Sound in Antigua on Tuesday.

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as Pak PM

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as Pak PM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Shehbaz, the younger brother of former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, received 174 votes -- two more than the simple majority of 172.

It will be a toss-up between Bhuvi and Shardul, feels Parthiv

It will be a toss-up between Bhuvi and Shardul, feels Parthiv

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Former Team India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel believes India skipper Virat Kohli is absolutely sure about the combination he wants to go with for the upcoming ICC T20 Men's World Cup

Women's WC: South Africa win thriller against New Zealand

Women's WC: South Africa win thriller against New Zealand

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Marizanne Kapp was again South Africa's star player as they edged a thrilling tussle with New Zealand, getting home with two wickets and three balls to spare.

Why All The Fuss Over The Kashmir Files?

Why All The Fuss Over The Kashmir Files?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

But why is everyone getting so het up over what, after all, is a mere film? If you don't like it, don't watch it. Why create a public spectacle over it? asks Virendra Kapoor.

Nikhat Zareen's Chance At World Glory

Nikhat Zareen's Chance At World Glory

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

As boxer Nikhat Zareen prepares to head to her first World Championships in the 51 kg category, she feels she has plenty in her armoury to go the distance.

'Can we call Hardik Pandya an all-rounder?'

'Can we call Hardik Pandya an all-rounder?'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Former India captain Kapil Dev has asked whether Hardik Pandya can be called an all-rounder given that he is not bowling as much as the role demands.

SHOCKING! America's PGA honours 'Irrif Kahn'

SHOCKING! America's PGA honours 'Irrif Kahn'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

In a disgraceful display of First World arrogance, the prestigious Producers Guild Of America 'honoured' Irrfan Khan in its 'In Memoriam' section. But the honour was hardly honourable, as the PGA misspelt Irrfan's name as 'Irrif Kahn'!

Can Australia win their first-ever T20 World Cup?

Can Australia win their first-ever T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Most of Australia's players have had scant preparation for the Twenty20 World Cup but captain Aaron Finch said his underdone squad can still bring the trophy home for the first time.

Players should prioritise nation over IPL: Kapil

Players should prioritise nation over IPL: Kapil

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'...I feel that first in line should be the country's team and then franchises. I'm not saying do not play cricket there (IPL), but the responsibility is now on the BCCI to plan its cricket better.'

Day 7: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 7: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Iivo Niskanen put on a brilliant display of cross-country skiing to win gold for Finland at the Beijing Games

The BEST ACTORS of 2021

The BEST ACTORS of 2021

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Sukanya Verma lists her 10 favourite male performances of 2021.

India introspective as ICC success eludes captain Kohli again

India introspective as ICC success eludes captain Kohli again

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

It was Virat Kohli's fourth unsuccessful attempt to lead India to an ICC title

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Quaison fires Sweden to extra-time World Cup playoff win over Czechs

When EATING Gave Nimrat SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

When EATING Gave Nimrat SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'I am greedy to have my eggs in different baskets.'

How Kohli fared in his 1st World Cup...

How Kohli fared in his 1st World Cup...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Kohli (36) stitched a brilliant 83 run partnership with Gautam Gambhir (97) that turned India's fortunes around in the 2011 final.

Sebi's proposal can restrict growth of algo trading: Brokers

Sebi's proposal can restrict growth of algo trading: Brokers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Markets regulator Sebi's proposal of treating all orders emanating from application programming interface (API) as algorithmic or algo order can restrict the growth of such trading in India, brokerage houses said on Monday. In market parlance, algo trading refers to any order that is generated using automated execution logic. The algo trading system automatically monitors the live stock prices and initiates an order when the given criteria are met.

India Gate turns a page: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with war memorial flame

India Gate turns a page: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with war memorial flame

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in New Delhi was merged with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial on Friday.

Five shooters to watch out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Five shooters to watch out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Here are five shooters to watch when the Games formally kick off on July 23

Lekhara wins silver at Para Shooting World Cup

Lekhara wins silver at Para Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Lekhara put up a strong challenge in the R2 - women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 final but fell short in the end, losing to Ukraine's Iryna Shchetnik by just 0.3 points.

Power of two: When twins excelled on Olympic stage

Power of two: When twins excelled on Olympic stage

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Tokyo Games will be the second Olympics for Sanne and Lieke Wevers of the Netherlands.

Feels absolutely nothing at all: Ashwin on going past Harbhajan

Feels absolutely nothing at all: Ashwin on going past Harbhajan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday went past Harbhajan Singh to become the third highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket, reaching the mark in his 80th match.

WC qualifiers: Raphinha stars as Brazil cruise past Uruguay

WC qualifiers: Raphinha stars as Brazil cruise past Uruguay

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

A summary of Thursday's World Cup qualifiers.

'No one has had as much impact as you Paaji'

'No one has had as much impact as you Paaji'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Kapil Dev turns 62, wishes pour in.

'World Test Championship has added context to Tests'

'World Test Championship has added context to Tests'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

In the World Test Championship final in June, New Zealand, in all likelihood, will meet either India or England, who will clash in a four-Test series, starting on Friday.

What Went WRONG For India against Pakistan

What Went WRONG For India against Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

It was a forgettable outing for the Indians, as right from team selection to the toss to the batting and the bowling, nothing worked for them!

Patience, cool head key to Buttler's maiden T20I ton

Patience, cool head key to Buttler's maiden T20I ton

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

'It's probably something I'll look back on at some point, and it's a nice accolade to have'.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.