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Karan Johar to make a biopic on Dhyan Chand

Karan Johar to make a biopic on Dhyan Chand

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Asian Champions Trophy: India hammer China 9-0, stay in the hunt for top spot

Asian Champions Trophy: India hammer China 9-0, stay in the hunt for top spot

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

India thrashed China 9-0 to stay in the hunt for top spot in the round-robin league competition of the fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Kuantan, Malaysia on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Lacklustre day for Anand; Kasparov returns to competition

Sports Shorts: Lacklustre day for Anand; Kasparov returns to competition

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

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

Sports Shorts: Trump says he will not invite NBA champs to White House

Sports Shorts: Trump says he will not invite NBA champs to White House

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

That's a wrap! Kohli rules in 2017 while Anand turns back the clock

That's a wrap! Kohli rules in 2017 while Anand turns back the clock

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Looking back, the Indians had rubbed their hands in delight at the variety of marquee events at home the sporting calendar of 2017 offered, and they now look forward, with optimism and anticipation, to a challenging 2018.

What's in a number?

What's in a number?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The BCCI has retired the No 10 jersey in Tendulkar's honour. But in football, number 10 signifies the legend. After Pele and Diego Maradona, the two great strikers of the ball, Lionel Messi has made the number priceless, notes Veer Arjun Singh.

Dangal trailer is like Sultan 2.0

Dangal trailer is like Sultan 2.0

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

One wonders if Dangal will beat Sultan's box office records when it releases on December 23. Then again, Aamir has the mind of a genius.

Is the current system making athletes beg for awards?

Is the current system making athletes beg for awards?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

India's leading table tennis player Sharath Kamal, who was ignored for Padma Shri, feels the existing awards application system makes the athletes beg for the honour.

'I still don't know who the girl in black bikini is!'

'I still don't know who the girl in black bikini is!'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'For men to find their centre of gravity, it will only come when they are settled in their head.'

STAR joins Disney family

STAR joins Disney family

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

With the acquisition of Hotstar, Disney gets immediate access to the OTT market.

HIL: Dabang Mumbai stun Uttar Pradesh Wizards

HIL: Dabang Mumbai stun Uttar Pradesh Wizards

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Dabang Mumbai caused a 2-1 upset win over hosts Uttar Pradesh Wizards in the Hockey India League (HIL) match, in Lucknow, on Saturday.

India go down to Argentina for second straight defeat in CT

India go down to Argentina for second straight defeat in CT

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

India squandered their hard-earned lead on two occasions as they slumped to their second successive defeat losing 2-4 to World Cup bronze medallists Argentina.

Sports shorts: Koreas could parade together at Winter Olympics

Sports shorts: Koreas could parade together at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The two countries, technically still at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended with a truce, agreed on Tuesday that North Korea would send a large delegation across the border to next month's Games.

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

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

COVID-19: Shastri, Chhetri, Root urge people to follow WHO advice

COVID-19: Shastri, Chhetri, Root urge people to follow WHO advice

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Stand together and overcome these challenging times: Chhetri

Mixed reactions to Salman's appointment as Olympics goodwill ambassador

Mixed reactions to Salman's appointment as Olympics goodwill ambassador

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Bollywood star Salman Khan's appointment as the Indian Olympic contingent's goodwill ambassador has not gone down well with star wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, who feels a sportsperson should have been chosen for the role. Salman, who is playing the role of a wrestler in his upcoming film 'Sultan', was named goodwill ambassador by the Indian Olympic Association on Saturday in the presence of star woman boxer M C Mary Kom, hockey captain Sardar Singh, and shooter Apurvi Chandela among others. Yogeshwar, the London Olympics bronze-medallist, said he cannot understand what purpose such an appointment will serve for the athletes. "Everybody has the right to promote movies in India, but Olympics is not a place to promote films." Yogeshwar tweeted in Hindi. "Can anyone tell me what the role of goodwill ambassador is? Why are you fooling the public?" he added.

HIL: Last minute goal helps UP Wizards draw Kalinga Lancers 2-2

HIL: Last minute goal helps UP Wizards draw Kalinga Lancers 2-2

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

A last minute goal by Gonzalo Peillat helped Uttar Pradesh Wizards hold Kalinga Lancers to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling match of the Hockey India League in Lucknow on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Ankita wins first title of 2019; Henry fumes at VAR

Sports Shorts: Ankita wins first title of 2019; Henry fumes at VAR

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Youth Olympics: Manu, Jeremy make it a day of golden firsts for India

Youth Olympics: Manu, Jeremy make it a day of golden firsts for India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker won gold in women's 10m Air Pistol in Youth Olympics on Tuesday.

Day 10: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 10: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Day 11: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Pacific School Games: Delhi footballer drowns to death in Aus, Sports Ministry orders probe

Pacific School Games: Delhi footballer drowns to death in Aus, Sports Ministry orders probe

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Nitisha Negi, was one of the five Indian footballers who were swept away by a huge wave on Sunday when they ventured into the seawaters after the completion of the Games. The Pacific Games were not recognised by the International School Sports Federation, the parent international body. The Indian contingent had around 120 members.

Sports Shorts: Nadal withdraws from Paris Masters citing personal reasons

Sports Shorts: Nadal withdraws from Paris Masters citing personal reasons

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Paris Masters ahead of the tournament's start on Monday for "personal reasons", the French Tennis Federation announced on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Lifter Pardeep books berth for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Sports Shorts: Lifter Pardeep books berth for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

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

Ramandeep's late goal clinches Indian men 3-2 win over France

Ramandeep's late goal clinches Indian men 3-2 win over France

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Indian men's hockey team fired in a goal two minutes from the final hooter through Ramandeep Singh to pull off a 3-2 win over France and begin their FIH World League semi-finals campaign on a winning note in Antwerp.

What security forces in J&K can learn from KPS Gill

What security forces in J&K can learn from KPS Gill

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

'His essential doctrine was only the local police can fight terror.' '"You can't fire at mobs throwing stones," he said, adding one has to think innovatively, even defensively, sometimes.' Shekhar Gupta remembers the uncoventional SuperCop.

We are taking steps to address Zika virus risk: IOA

We are taking steps to address Zika virus risk: IOA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Many top athletes around the globe might be pulling out of the Rio Olympics due to Zika virus concern but chef de mission of the Indian Olympic contingent Rakesh Gupta said they are taking every possible step to address any possible risk. "We are concerned about Zika virus but we are taking every possible precaution for the Indian contingent that will travel to Rio. Whatever advisory we have received from the international body we have forwarded that to the players and federations," Gupta said on the sidelines of an event where Amul became the official sponsor of the Indian contingent.

India at CWG: Lifters' medal haul continues; shuttlers, boxers unbeaten

India at CWG: Lifters' medal haul continues; shuttlers, boxers unbeaten

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Indian weightlifting juggernaut continued at the Commonwealth Games, with Sanjita Chanu and Deepak Lather adding a gold and bronze to the team's tally, and the shuttlers and boxers staying unbeaten on the second day, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

Football Extras: Mourinho to get his own TV show in Russia

Football Extras: Mourinho to get his own TV show in Russia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'Money has never kept me going'

'Money has never kept me going'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

"I truly believe that in this rush, hatred and running around, we have forgotten love. I am not just the best lover in the world as I have shown myself in the films, I am love itself, I truly believe in the power of love." Shah Rukh Khan speaks out.

Sports Shorts: Harika bounces back after three draws

Sports Shorts: Harika bounces back after three draws

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

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

Sania, Saina super show dominates 2015

Sania, Saina super show dominates 2015

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Away from the cricket field, it was a year in which Sania Mirza was unarguably the biggest success story with her staggering 10 titles on the Tour -- two of them Grand Slams.

Sports Shorts: Good day for Indian shuttlers at Russia Open

Sports Shorts: Good day for Indian shuttlers at Russia Open

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

India misfire from penalty-corners, lose to Netherlands

India misfire from penalty-corners, lose to Netherlands

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

India wasted as many as five penalty-corners seconds from the final hooter and went down 1-2 to reigning silver medallists the Netherlands in the Rio Olympics' hockey tournament on Thursday. The defeat saw the eight-time Olympic gold medallists slump to their second defeat in the competition.

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Sardar Patel's legacy ignored by previous governments, says PM Modi

Sardar Patel's legacy ignored by previous governments, says PM Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The prime minister said everyone in the country is proud of Patel's contribution to India before it attained freedom and during the early years after the nation became independent.

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Australian Olympic officials say they will oppose plans to stage the 2016 Rio Olympics swimming finals late at night.

Sports Shorts: CWG participation of two Indian jumpers uncertain

Sports Shorts: CWG participation of two Indian jumpers uncertain

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

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

Day 3: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 3: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Medvedeva sets world record, Canada lead team event

Champions Trophy: England stun Australia, Belgium beat Pakistan

Champions Trophy: England stun Australia, Belgium beat Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

England shocked five-time reigning champions Australia 3-1, while Belgium defeated Pakistan 2-1 in their Pool A matches on the opening day of the Hero Champions Trophy hockey tournament.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina set up summit clash at Senior Nationals

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina set up summit clash at Senior Nationals

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday