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Biles upstaged by Andrade in floor final; D'Amato takes balance beam gold

Biles upstaged by Andrade in floor final; D'Amato takes balance beam gold

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The American, a two-time Olympic bronze medallist and a four-time world champion on the balance beam, finished a disappointing fifth with 13.100.

Skeet great Hancock targets perfection at Paris Games

Skeet great Hancock targets perfection at Paris Games

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Men's skeet, where competitors use shotguns to break clay targets flung into the air, has become much more competitive over the last decade, and it was "getting harder and harder to win", Hancock observed.

Olympic champ Crouser shatters own shot put World record

Olympic champ Crouser shatters own shot put World record

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Two-time Olympic champion Ryan Crouser demolished his own shot put world record on Saturday, throwing for 23.56 metres at the Los Angeles Grand Prix.

Athletics delivers thrills, records and upsets in Paris

Athletics delivers thrills, records and upsets in Paris

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Lyles and Hassan bookend fabulous Paris programme

Dismal Olympics campaign for India's shuttlers!

Dismal Olympics campaign for India's shuttlers!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The Indian badminton team returned empty-handed from the Olympics for the first time in over a decade.

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.' 'You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are Indian.' 'But then Indians don't find my work Indian.'

Long jumper Sreeshankar out of Paris Olympics with injury

Long jumper Sreeshankar out of Paris Olympics with injury

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Murali Sreeshankar has been ruled out of Paris Olympics after sustaining a knee injury during training.

Hong Kong plumber's Olympic breakdancing dream dashed

Hong Kong plumber's Olympic breakdancing dream dashed

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Plumber by day, breakdancer by night, Cheung Cheuk Man was disappointed to miss out on an Olympic berth when breaking makes its debut at the Paris Games.

'India can win hockey gold in LA 2028'

'India can win hockey gold in LA 2028'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'Harmanpreet & Co have strong foundation for LA gold'

Aamir's Son Junaid To Star With...

Aamir's Son Junaid To Star With...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Sai Pallavi has been roped to star in a film opposite Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan. It will be a love story.

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The 92-year-old is set to marry Zhukova, 62, on June 1 in a ceremony on his California vineyard and estate, Moraga, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

72-yr-old suspect in California shooting found dead in his car

72-yr-old suspect in California shooting found dead in his car

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said investigators have confirmed that the man identified as Huu Can Tran, 72, was found dead inside a white cargo van after engaging in a standoff with police in Torrance, California.

How WCT20 Can Help Boost Trade

How WCT20 Can Help Boost Trade

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Global consumer preferences can be influenced through music, films, literature, yoga and sports because they create interest and a sense of familiarity that can help our businesses to access foreign markets, suggests T N C Rajagopalan.

T20 World Cup 2024: ICC marks tentative dates; inspects venues

T20 World Cup 2024: ICC marks tentative dates; inspects venues

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The ICC has tentatively identified the June 4-30 window for the T20 World Cup 2024 to be jointly hosted by the West Indies and the USA.

LeBron's Teenage Son Has Cardiac Arrest

LeBron's Teenage Son Has Cardiac Arrest

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Bronny James, NBA legend LeBron James's 18-year-old son, suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing with the University of Southern California basketball team and was in stable condition.

Indian women's softball set for debut at Asian Games

Indian women's softball set for debut at Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Considering the Indian women's softball team's regular participation in the Asian championships, Softball Asia granted a wild card entry to India.

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

PM Modi, Sports Minister Mandaviya lead tributes to Olympian Dhyan Chand on Thursday, August 29, his birth anniversary.

Trump Mug Shot A Big Hit

Trump Mug Shot A Big Hit

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Former US President Donald J Trump's historic mug shot, posted by a Georgia courthouse is being printed into T-shirts, mugs and other items by supporters and critics.

Copa America: Brazil held to 0-0 draw; Colombia win

Copa America: Brazil held to 0-0 draw; Colombia win

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Brazil missed a string of chances and were left to rue a lack of quality in the final third after they were held 0-0 by Costa Rica.

Why Everyone Loves Niharika

Why Everyone Loves Niharika

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Her reels maybe simple but her style is awe-inspiring.

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Athletes and climate experts have expressed concerns that extreme heat could lead to severe health issues, including the risk of sportspeople collapsing or, in the worst-case scenarios, dying during the events.

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'India has established probable cause to prosecute him for his role in terrorist attacks that resulted in 166 deaths and 239 injuries'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Talking about the ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies/US this year and inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he said that the T20 World Cup in New York will be driven by expats.

The catalysts of Manu Bhaker's successful Olympics...

The catalysts of Manu Bhaker's successful Olympics...

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Coach Jaspal Rana and confidence made all the difference to Manu Bhaker's Paris Olympics campaign

LeBron James' son Bronny 'stable' after cardiac arrest

LeBron James' son Bronny 'stable' after cardiac arrest

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

LeBron James thanked fans on Thursday for their love and prayers for his son Bronny, who suffered a cardiac arrest while training.

LA28 announce key dates for Summer Olympics

LA28 announce key dates for Summer Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Opening Ceremony of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles will be held on July 14 and the Games will conclude on July 30, games organizer LA28 announced on Monday.

The Truth Behind Shah Rukh's Nose Job

The Truth Behind Shah Rukh's Nose Job

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'It was a simple procedure, no bleeding, no wounds.'

3 Months After Almost Dying, Jeremy Renner's Back

3 Months After Almost Dying, Jeremy Renner's Back

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

On April 11, Hollywood star Jeremy Renner attended the premiere of his series Rennervations in Los Angeles.

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Monsters, sharks, psychopaths, jedis, hybrids, undercover cops, special agents, brace yourself for tons of action on OTT this week.

Naomi Osaka, Ashleigh Barty Become Moms

Naomi Osaka, Ashleigh Barty Become Moms

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Naomi Osaka and her rapper boyfriend Cordae welcomed a baby girl in Los Angeles.

Indian-origin techie shot wife, himself; kids' death remains mystery

Indian-origin techie shot wife, himself; kids' death remains mystery

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Anand Henry, an Indian-origin former Meta software engineer is suspected of killing his wife and twin sons before turning a gun on himself in a gruesome murder-suicide in the United States state of California, according to authorities.

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

Would like to play more for India and get back on tour: Joshna Chinappa

Would like to play more for India and get back on tour: Joshna Chinappa

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Making a comeback from surgery at 37 years of age in a physically demanding sport like squash is tough to say the least but recent Padma Shri awardee Joshna Chinappa is determined to get back on the PSA Tour at the earliest.

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'We started AgniKul to show that space transportation should be as simple as road transportation.'

CSK eyeing stake in Major League Cricket's Texas team

CSK eyeing stake in Major League Cricket's Texas team

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

San Francisco Unicorns, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle Orcas, Texas and Washington DC are the six teams competing in the T20 tournament, to be held in the US in July.

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The shooting occurred at Monterey Park around 10 pm local time near the site of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, the US newspaper reported citing law enforcement sources and witnesses.

Zheng fights back to stun Safina in Los Angeles

Zheng fights back to stun Safina in Los Angeles

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

China's Zheng Jie capitalised on a final set meltdown by world number one Dinara Safina to reach the quarter-finals of the LA Championships with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 victory over the Russian on Thursday.

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Deepika Kumari is torn between two worlds. One where the doting mother longs to be with her 19-month-old daughter Vedika, and another where the ace Indian archer craves for an elusive Olympic medal.

India's Entry 2018 Misses Oscar Shortlist

India's Entry 2018 Misses Oscar Shortlist

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The Malayalam film 2018: Everyone is a Hero, India's official entry in the International Feature Film category at the 2024 Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race.