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Kenyan athletes caught doping do it in uncoordinated, unsophisticated way: WADA

Kenyan athletes caught doping do it in uncoordinated, unsophisticated way: WADA

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The WADA report also said that between 2004 and Aug. 1, 138 Kenyan athletes had tested positive for prohibited substances, 113 of them during competitions.

Olympics Athletics: Dutee, Sable flop; mixed relay team out

Olympics Athletics: Dutee, Sable flop; mixed relay team out

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Avinash Sable shattered his own 3000m steeplechase national record but failed to qualify for the final, while sprinter Dutee Chand produced a below-par performance to make an exit from the Tokyo Olympics on Friday.

Red hot! Sarah Ali Khan debuts on Filmfare's cover

Red hot! Sarah Ali Khan debuts on Filmfare's cover

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Have you seen Sarah Ali Khan's sensational Filmfare cover?

India abstains from UNSC vote to discuss Ukraine, calls for quiet diplomacy

India abstains from UNSC vote to discuss Ukraine, calls for quiet diplomacy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

India on Monday abstained from a procedural vote taken in the UN Security Council ahead of a meeting to discuss the situation on the Ukraine border.

India calls for end to violence, says honest dialogue can bridge differences

India calls for end to violence, says honest dialogue can bridge differences

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

India has said that it was deeply concerned over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities.

New documentary reveals major doping concerns

New documentary reveals major doping concerns

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

A new Kenyan television programme that corroborates the findings from a 2012 German documentary alleging unethical doctors were providing banned drugs to athletes, has set off alarms at the World Anti-Doping Agency.

UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine

UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Council will vote on the draft resolution at 3 pm Friday (New York time), two days after it held an emergency meeting on the situation in Ukraine just as Putin had announced Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Medals Table: Tokyo Paralympics

Medals Table: Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The medals tally at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Norway's Warholm breaks 400m hurdles world record

Norway's Warholm breaks 400m hurdles world record

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Norway's Karsten Warholm broke Kevin Young's 29-year-old 400m hurdles world record when he completed the race in 46.70 seconds in front of his home fans at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo on Thursday.

India on Ukraine: Constructive diplomacy need of the hour

India on Ukraine: Constructive diplomacy need of the hour

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Tirumurti said India 'has been in touch with all concerned parties. It is our considered view that the issue can only be resolved through diplomatic dialogue.'

Rawat, Irfan disappoint in men's 20 km walk

Rawat, Irfan disappoint in men's 20 km walk

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Australia's Dane Bird-Smith won the gold with a Games' record time of 1.19.34 seconds. In a keen contest, he was just four seconds ahead of England's Tom Bosworth. Kenya's Samuel Ireri Gathimba was third in 1.19.51 seconds.

Uganda's Cheptegei smashes 5km World record

Uganda's Cheptegei smashes 5km World record

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei shattered the 5km road World record in Monaco on Sunday, shaving 27 seconds off the mark set by Kenya's Rhonex Kipruto last month.

Defending Champion Rudisha retains 800m title

Defending Champion Rudisha retains 800m title

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Kenya's David Rudisha stormed to victory in the Olympic 800 metres final on Monday, retaining his title with a devastating final-lap sprint.

Markaz attendees from 5 countries let off on fine

Markaz attendees from 5 countries let off on fine

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Metropolitan Magistrate Dev Choudhary allowed foreigners from Djibouti, Mali, Kenya and 17 Sri Lankans to walk free on payment of a fine of Rs 5,000 each, said advocate Ashima Mandla, appearing for them.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The next 10 images prove that we live in a wonderfully weird world.

All you need to know about the World Cup

All you need to know about the World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from Cricket World Cup held between 1975 to 2015.

Half marathon world record smashed!

Half marathon world record smashed!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Yeshaneh crossed the finish line in one hour, four minutes and 31 seconds at the World Athletics Gold Label road race, eclipsing the previous record of 1:04:51

Lockdown tips: 'Don't neglect your mental health'

Lockdown tips: 'Don't neglect your mental health'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Rediff reader Hari Krishnan Nair, 43 from Kenya shares his suggestions on how to make the most of the lockdown.

Pakistan on edge as Kenyan cricket team arrive in Lahore

Pakistan on edge as Kenyan cricket team arrive in Lahore

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Kenya, who will play against Pakistan 'A', are only the second team to play international cricket in the country since tours were suspended after militants attacked the Sri Lankans in Lahore.

Won't shy away from speaking against terrorism, India tells UNSC

Won't shy away from speaking against terrorism, India tells UNSC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, T S Tirumurti, made the remarks while speaking at a special flag installation ceremony organised at the Security Council stakeout here on Monday. Flags of the five new incoming non-permanent members of the Security Council - India, Norway, Kenya, Ireland and Mexico - were installed at the stakeout during the special ceremony.

A Match of Many Records

A Match of Many Records

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The first One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka witnessed important milestones being set and new records being made.

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

Rediff.com30 May 2022

In other India-related news, Manish Kaurav (KL3 men 200m) and Manjeet Singh (VL2 men 200m) made it to the finals of their respective events for the first time in the history of the tournament.

Malala done with Oxford; now it's Netflix and sleep!

Malala done with Oxford; now it's Netflix and sleep!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner who once took a bullet for campaigning for girls' education in Pakistan, was over the moon on Friday after completing her degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Britain's prestigious Oxford University.

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.

In PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on throne

In PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on throne

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

On Monday, Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 years as monarch with a deliberately low-key programme of visits to eastern England, kicking off five months of diamond jubilee celebrations.

Land Rover Defender Hybrid is here!

Land Rover Defender Hybrid is here!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

On December 15, 2020, JLR announced that it has opened bookings of its first Plug-In Hybrid in India, the New Defender P400e.

Now, Ethiopia moves into the doping spotlight

Now, Ethiopia moves into the doping spotlight

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

This year Olympic Games could feature an athletics programme without two of the sport's most powerful nations -- Russia and Kenya -- while a third, Ethiopia, is under immense pressure to show it has adequate anti-doping measures.

ICC postpones two qualifying events due to COVID-19 pandemic

ICC postpones two qualifying events due to COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The ICC has postponed September's Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 series to be hosted in Namibia and the U19 Cricket World Cup Regional Qualifier Division 2 due to take place in August in Tanzania.

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The medal tally at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Is it the athlete or the shoe?

Is it the athlete or the shoe?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Record-busting shoes loom large in marathon debate

Indian football team should not be begging for support, says coach Constantine

Indian football team should not be begging for support, says coach Constantine

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Coach Stephen Constantine says the Indian football team has done enough in the last few years to merit a decent crowd turnout, and begging for support was one thing it did not deserve.

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The new appointment from the Pentagon comes a day after Trump fired Defence Secretary Mark Esper and designated the National Counter Terrorism Center Director, Chris Miller, as the Acting Secretary of Defence.

Glory and shame in Track and Field

Glory and shame in Track and Field

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

The 23-year-old world champion crossed the line in the Ras al-Khaimah half marathon three seconds quicker than the mark set by fellow Kenyan Florence Kiplagat in Barcelona two years ago, although the new record remains subject to ratification.

You think, star kids have it easy?

You think, star kids have it easy?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'There are times I have been rejected at the first stage of the film.' 'Also, accepted first and rejected later, along with when I was almost there, but the film did not happen.'

Rohit Sharma's daughter gets a baby rhino named after her

Rohit Sharma's daughter gets a baby rhino named after her

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

For Rohit, the cause of rhino conservation is one that is very close to his heart.

PIX: Walking, around the world

PIX: Walking, around the world

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Have you walked the extra mile?

London Marathon still looking to hold race on October 4

London Marathon still looking to hold race on October 4

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

London Marathon race director Hugh Brasher said on Friday that organisers are working to ensure the rescheduled race is held on Oct. 4 despite the cancellation of September's Great North Run due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The cancellation of the annual half marathon had raised doubts about the London Marathon going ahead due to the challenges faced by organisers in implementing social distancing protocols.

Stockholm Diamond League: Warholm sets new European record

Stockholm Diamond League: Warholm sets new European record

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Warholm ended his day by coasting to victory in the 400m, setting a time of 45.05 on a blustery afternoon that made conditions difficult for many of the athletes on show.

Strife-torn Afghanistan find succour in cricket team's success

Strife-torn Afghanistan find succour in cricket team's success

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Strife-torn Afghanistan qualified for its maiden ICC World Cup after beating Kenya by seven wickets to finish second in the World Cricket League Championship in Sharjah, on Friday.

Maha, Kerala, K'taka log more Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 126

Maha, Kerala, K'taka log more Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 126

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The Centre has warned it is likely that the spread of the new variant will outpace the Delta variant where there is community transmission.