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Europa League: Lyon finish top as Roma scrape through

Europa League: Lyon finish top as Roma scrape through

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Lyon sealed top spot in the Europa League standings while Roma survived a red-card scare to reach the last 16 on a chaotic final league-phase night.

Singapore snuff out India's AFC Asia Cup hopes

Singapore snuff out India's AFC Asia Cup hopes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

India fail to qualify for 2027 AFC Asian Cup after 1-2 loss to Singapore

When Great Khali Met The World's Shortest Woman

When Great Khali Met The World's Shortest Woman

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Jyoti Amage -- who is 2 feet 7 inches tall -- holds the index finger of The Great Khali, who is 7 feet, 1 inch tall.

When Chunky Tried To Ruin Govinda's Movie

When Chunky Tried To Ruin Govinda's Movie

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Govinda and Chunky Panday are an absolute delight in the fourth episode of Too Much With Kajol and Twinkle.

Former WWE star 'The great Khali' joins BJP

Former WWE star 'The great Khali' joins BJP

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Incidentally, Khali had lent his support to the year-long farmers' agitation against the three farm reform laws, now repealed.

Emergency at 50: JP's diary tells nation's darkest tale

Emergency at 50: JP's diary tells nation's darkest tale

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

On that fateful day, Narayan, popularly known as JP and a fierce critic of the then-Indira Gandhi government, addressed a massive gathering at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

Wrestler Khali accused of slapping toll plaza employee in Ludhiana

Wrestler Khali accused of slapping toll plaza employee in Ludhiana

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Dalip Singh Rana, better known as The Great Khali, has been accused of slapping a toll worker in Ludhiana, a charge rejected by the former WWE wrestler who claimed that the toll plaza employees misbehaved with him.

PHOTOS: Harbhajan meets 'The Great Khali'

PHOTOS: Harbhajan meets 'The Great Khali'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh invited former Indian wrestler 'The Great Khali' at his residence in Jalandhar, Punjab. Harbhajan uploaded pictures in which Khali is posing with the off-spinner's family.

Will Kejriwal Wrestle The Great Khali?

Will Kejriwal Wrestle The Great Khali?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma savours Mumbai's street fare... Shashi Tharoor bangs a drum... Punjab CM visits Pakistan...

HP government to honour Khali

HP government to honour Khali

Rediff.com6 May 2008

The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to honour World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestler Daleep Singh Rana alias Khali. "The state will honour Khali, a native of Sirmaur district," Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal's office told PTI on Tuesday.

WWE star 'The Great Khali' shares his dream

WWE star 'The Great Khali' shares his dream

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

After creating waves on the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) circuit in the US, Dalip Singh Rana, also known as "The Great Khali" on Tuesday said his aim is to take the WWE kind of wrestling to every city in India. "My aim is to take the WWE kind of wrestling to every city in the country. I returned from the United States last year because I wanted to do something which would provide new platform to the wrestlers in my country," Khali, who addressed a joint press conference here along with Haryana's Sports Minister Anil Vij, said.

'The Great Khali' suffers severe head injury in fight show

'The Great Khali' suffers severe head injury in fight show

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Former WWE wrestler Dalip Singh Rana, better known by his ring name 'The Great Khali', suffered a severe head injury during the Continental Wrestling Entertainment show at Haldwani, Uttarakhand, on Wednesday night.

PIX: Glitzy opening for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

PIX: Glitzy opening for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

After a stunning dance performance celebrating India, and highlighting the vibrant and colourful culture of the country, the athletes of the participating nations paraded around the stadium.

WWE bouts are not manipulated: Khali

WWE bouts are not manipulated: Khali

Rediff.com7 May 2008

India's first WWE champion, Daleep Singh Rana, rubbished the notion that performance of the wrestlers was manipulated by media during broadcast.

'I Am Getting 1,000 Calls Every Day'

'I Am Getting 1,000 Calls Every Day'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'I am 7 feet and 7 inches tall.'

Play The Great Khali contest: Win COOL Prizes!

Play The Great Khali contest: Win COOL Prizes!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

India's wrestling fans finally get a chance to witness to the return of their favourite wrestler The Great Khali in action for the first time ever on home soil.

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

'Olympic wrestling is like an old Nokia phone.' 'WWE is like an iPhone.' The Great Khali's academy turns pro-wrestling dreams into reality

Sangram Singh to team up with the Great Khali

Sangram Singh to team up with the Great Khali

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Wrestler Sangram Singh has collaborated with WWE's Great Khali to start a wrestling league in India.

Spotted: The Great Khali

Spotted: The Great Khali

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Reader Harjinder Singh sent us this picture from California.

WWE star Khali in fray for Padma award?

WWE star Khali in fray for Padma award?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

Khali, who hails from Dhiraina village of Sirmour district of the state, shot into fame with his performances in US' popular wrestling events -- World Wrestling Entertainment. The one-time World Heavyweight Champion was honoured by the state government during his widely-publicised visit to the country in May this year.

Why Great Khali is looking forward to Bigg Boss

Why Great Khali is looking forward to Bigg Boss

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

The star wrestler is all set to enter the house this Saturday.

ICL India players meet WWE star Khali

ICL India players meet WWE star Khali

Rediff.com10 May 2008

The ICL India players met WWE wrestler Daleep Singh Rana, aka Khali, in Mumbai on Saturday.

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Tennis queen Sania Mirza looked like a vision as she arrived to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Shubh Aashirwad ceremony at the Jio World Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex, north west Mumbai, on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

When Praveen got Khali's cell number

When Praveen got Khali's cell number

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Reader Praveen Raj sent us this picture from Las Vegas.

Khali's Bigg Boss stint may land him in legal soup

Khali's Bigg Boss stint may land him in legal soup

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Abdul Aziz Bablu, the producer of Ramaa -- The Saviour is threatening to sue the wrestler for breach of contract as he is too busy with Bigg Boss to promote the new movie.

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.

Khali makes me feel small, says Kane

Khali makes me feel small, says Kane

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

WWE superstar Kane may be a cold-hearted, ruthless monster in the ring, who chokeslams and powerbombs his opponents into submission.

Now, It's Shah Rukh Vs Sunny Deol

Now, It's Shah Rukh Vs Sunny Deol

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Of the top four companies, which collectively hold more than half of India's market share, two have pitted Shah Rukh Khan and Sunny Deol against each other.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

'Many times I felt I wouldn't survive'

'Many times I felt I wouldn't survive'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'I faced difficulties, but today when I look back, it all looks mazedar (fun).'

Priyanka Goes For a Drive

Priyanka Goes For a Drive

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Ranveer feels the heat... Randeep is in London... Daisy shoots for a song...

Who stops us from correcting 'distortions' in history, asks Shah

Who stops us from correcting 'distortions' in history, asks Shah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

'If we do this, we will see that the true history of India will be established and the lies will end spontaneously'

The men who made the great Khali sing

The men who made the great Khali sing

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Music composers Siddharth-Suhas may not have hit the big league yet but they're definitely in demand.

Vin Diesel, Deepika have fun on the set of xXx

Vin Diesel, Deepika have fun on the set of xXx

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

WWE throws its weight behind India, its biggest global market

WWE throws its weight behind India, its biggest global market

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The WWE says that India is its biggest market globally in terms of television viewership -- around 350 million unique viewers annually -- social media engagement and YouTube consumption, even claiming that it is the second-most watched sport in the country behind cricket.

Protest erupts against Shaheen Bagh sit-in

Protest erupts against Shaheen Bagh sit-in

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The protesters demanded that the people, who have been sitting on dharna there for over a month to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act, should clear the stretch as the commuters are facing difficulties, police said.

Sara gets a champi from Ma!

Sara gets a champi from Ma!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Nia misses shoot days... Parineeti is grateful...

WWE's Kane on sarees, curry and The Great Khali!

WWE's Kane on sarees, curry and The Great Khali!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

The WWE's Kane is in Mumbai to meet and greet WWE fans in India. Highlights from his entertaining press conference.

'It felt great to win Bigg Boss'

'It felt great to win Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Shweta Tiwari is thrilled by her big win.

Deliver on promises or quit: Rahul to PM Modi in tweet attack

Deliver on promises or quit: Rahul to PM Modi in tweet attack

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Gandhi in a tweet wrote, "Mehngi gas, mehnga ration, band karo khokhla bhashan, daam bandho, kaam do, varna khali karo singhasan."