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Pics: How Sudan, the planet's last male northern white rhino, lived and died

Pics: How Sudan, the planet's last male northern white rhino, lived and died

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

His death puts the species on the very edge of extinction.

All you want to know about the Champions Trophy

All you want to know about the Champions Trophy

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The 8th Champions Trophy begins in England this week. Rajneesh Gupta captures the tournament in all its statistical glory like only he can.

Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi's record

Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi's record

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Sunil Chhetri became the joint second highest international goal scorer among active players along with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi

Mumbai-raised director's Obama's America enters US Top 10

Mumbai-raised director's Obama's America enters US Top 10

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The anti-Obama docudrama opened in the US three weeks ago.

Africa adds flavour to Indian tea firms' profit margins

Africa adds flavour to Indian tea firms' profit margins

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Production cost in Africa varies between $1 and $2 a kg while in Assam it is $1.9 and in West Bengal over $2

All The Best, Signed Barack!

All The Best, Signed Barack!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

On the occasion of Mr Obama's re-election as President, we have great pleasure in reproducing an image, with Ambassador Placido P D'Souza's kind permission, autographed by America's 44th President.

Ndereba wins women's marathon

Ndereba wins women's marathon

Rediff.com31 Aug 2003

Dhaka terror attack: Hostages killed within 20 minutes after assault

Dhaka terror attack: Hostages killed within 20 minutes after assault

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The Islamists, who carried out Bangladesh's terror worst attack at a cafe in Dhaka, had slaughtered all the 20 hostages within 20 minutes of the brazen assault, a top police official said.

The man who beat cancer: The many highs of Yuvraj's career

The man who beat cancer: The many highs of Yuvraj's career

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

A look at the high points of his career during which he also put up a triumphant battle with cancer.

Delhi Half Marathon: Kipyego, Wude win

Delhi Half Marathon: Kipyego, Wude win

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

Kenya's Edwin Kipyego survived stiff competition from fellow athletes before claiming the men's title, while Ethiopia's Yimer Wude emerged victorious in the women's elite category as around 32,000 Delhiites braved hot and humid conditions to run at the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon, in New Delhi on Sunday.

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

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

'I am not eyeing any post'

'I am not eyeing any post'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

'I have developed a style; so far it has worked,' says India 'A' coach Sandeep Patil.

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Maggie is among the first set of people contacted in advance by the NHS for the jab based on a pre-determined health risk criteria and will include 87-year-old British Indian grandfather of nine Hari Shukla, who will get his first dose at a hospital in Newcastle.

IOC discusses more crackdowns on drugs cheats before Olympics

IOC discusses more crackdowns on drugs cheats before Olympics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Leading sports powerbrokers gathered at the International Olympic Committee's headquarters on Tuesday morning to discuss further crackdowns on drug cheats before the Rio Games.

Nobel winner 'saviour of Kenyan forests' passes away

Nobel winner 'saviour of Kenyan forests' passes away

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her campaigns to save Kenyan forests, died in a hospital in Nairobi late on Sunday after a long struggle with ovarian cancer.

Belihu, Gemechu defend titles at Delhi Half Marathon

Belihu, Gemechu defend titles at Delhi Half Marathon

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Defending champions Andamlak Belihu and Tsehay Gemechu produced their personal best to retain the men's and women's titles respectively at the 15th Delhi Half Marathon.

World Athletics Championships: Medal Table

World Athletics Championships: Medal Table

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Medal table from the 2013 World Athletics Championships in Moscow.

Good days are here for India's tea companies

Good days are here for India's tea companies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

However, strong rupee, concerns over production at home may spoil the party

10 dead in Somalia blast, al Shabaab claims attack

10 dead in Somalia blast, al Shabaab claims attack

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shabaab on Wednesday launched a deadly attack on a top Mogadishu hotel popular with MPs, killing at least 10 people, police said.

Kipyego triumphs in Tokyo, Gebrselassie flops

Kipyego triumphs in Tokyo, Gebrselassie flops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

Kenya's Michael Kipyego tore up the script to win the Tokyo Marathon with former World record holder Haile Gebrselassie left floundering in fourth on Sunday.

Jamaica crash out in 4x400m relay

Jamaica crash out in 4x400m relay

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Jamaica's bid for the men's 4x400 metre relay gold was cut short by injury on Thursday when Jermaine Gonzales pulled up in qualifying, while South Africa went through on appeal after their race ended in a collision with Kenya.

'Only the journey matters'

'Only the journey matters'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Darjeeling born Ekom Mamik found her true calling in life in Kenya, when she least expected it.

A top Test nation likely to visit Pakistan soon: PCB

A top Test nation likely to visit Pakistan soon: PCB

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has indicated that it is close to signing a deal with a leading international team to tour the country, which has not hosted a Test nation since 2009. Najam Sethi, who heads the PCB's executive committee, said on a television channel that he cannot disclose the name of the concerned team, but it was a leading side.

Veteran actor Shriram Lagoo passes away

Veteran actor Shriram Lagoo passes away

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Dr Lagoo, who was a trained ENT surgeon, played important role in the growth of theatre movement in Maharashtra in post-Independence era.

IndianOil to set up refinery in Sri Lanka for Rs 20,000 cr

IndianOil to set up refinery in Sri Lanka for Rs 20,000 cr

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

To be second Indian company after Essar to have a refinery abroad

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

African cricket's decade of mismanagement and missed opportunities

African cricket's decade of mismanagement and missed opportunities

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

For Africa's Test-playing nations, administrative turmoil has defined the dying days of the 2010s.

The secret behind David Rudisha's speed

The secret behind David Rudisha's speed

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Kenyan athletes are in danger of hitting the wall unless traditional training methods are replaced with more modern thinking, according to the coach of Olympic 800 metres champion David Rudisha.

Kipsang wins London marathon

Kipsang wins London marathon

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Kenyan Wilson Kipsang, the second-fastest man ever, won the men's London marathon on Sunday in an unofficial of two hours four minutes 44 seconds.

Sudha fails in Olympics 'A' standard attempt

Sudha fails in Olympics 'A' standard attempt

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Asian Games gold-medallist Sudha Singh ran a below par 9:53.94s to finish fifth in women's 3,000m steeplechase in the Bottrop Gala International Meet in Germany.

Kenyans dominate Pune International Marathon

Kenyans dominate Pune International Marathon

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Luka Kipkemoi Chelimo of Kenya won the gruelling 42.195 kilometres men's race in the 27th edition of Pune International Marathon which ended at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday.

Lalita tears national mark to enter women's 3000m Steeplechase final

Lalita tears national mark to enter women's 3000m Steeplechase final

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Lalita Babar qualified for the women's 3000m steeplechase final after finishing fourth in the qualifying Heat 2 with a national record time, while compatriot Sudha Singh was eliminated in the Olympic Games on Saturday.

Why can't we have a reserve day in World Cup?

Why can't we have a reserve day in World Cup?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

For Sri Lanka, it was the second successive time that they were forced to share points. The Island nation's last game against Pakistan was also a washed out.

Rudisha runs blistering 800 in New York

Rudisha runs blistering 800 in New York

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Yohan Blake and fellow Jamaican Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won the 100 metre sprints, while Kenya's David Rudisha scored a sensational victory in the 800 metres at Saturday's Diamond League meet.

U.S. mine gold in Daegu, Britain get off mark

U.S. mine gold in Daegu, Britain get off mark

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

The United States flexed their muscles at the world athletics championships on Thursday, harvesting three of the six titles on offer, while Britain finally won an elusive gold medal in Daegu.

'God is not interested in our religious labels'

'God is not interested in our religious labels'

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Sir Mota Singh, who grew up in Kenya playing cricket and studying the way legislation worked there during British rule, is one of the most outspoken champions of Sikh rights in the United Kingdom.

CBI busts global child porn racket; 20-year-old arrested from UP

CBI busts global child porn racket; 20-year-old arrested from UP

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

After registering a case of alleged violation of Information Technology Act, the CBI carried out searches at five locations in Delhi, Mumbai and Noida and Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, officials said.

Satya Nadella on the biggest challenge world economy is facing

Satya Nadella on the biggest challenge world economy is facing

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

This next phase of globalisation needs to deliver economic growth so that it is equitable: Nadella.

Moiben, Abeyo win Mumbai marathon, Yadav qualifies for London

Moiben, Abeyo win Mumbai marathon, Yadav qualifies for London

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

African domination continued at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon as Kenya's Laban Moiben and Ethiopian Netsanet Abeyo bagged the top honours in men's and women's categories in the ninth edition in Mumbai.

Sebi issues money laundering warning for 10 nations

Sebi issues money laundering warning for 10 nations

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

After cautioning Indian markets about possible money laundering and terror-funding risks from Iran and North Korea, market regulator Sebi has issued a warning for funds from eight more countries, including Turkey and Ethiopia.