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PICS: Sporting legends turn out for Biles at Olympics gymnastics

PICS: Sporting legends turn out for Biles at Olympics gymnastics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

American sporting legends including Serena Williams, Michael Phelps and Nastia Liukin turned out witness Simone Biles go for a fifth Olympic gold medal on Tuesday as Biles-mania continued to grip Paris.

83 and Unstoppable: Boycott defeats throat cancer

83 and Unstoppable: Boycott defeats throat cancer

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The former England batter had undergone extensive chemotherapy for the same in 2002. But in May, the 83-year-old learnt his cancer had returned.

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

A washout in England-Namibia game in the same group will see Scotland go through.

PICS: Berrington, Leask steer Scotland past Namibia

PICS: Berrington, Leask steer Scotland past Namibia

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Images from the ICC T20 World Cup Group B match between Scotland and Namibia on Friday.

This man turned speed climbing into Olympic sensation

This man turned speed climbing into Olympic sensation

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Borne of a joke, speed climbing route arrives on big stage

Germany's Beckenbauer honoured at Euro 2024 opening

Germany's Beckenbauer honoured at Euro 2024 opening

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Beckenbauer, who died in January aged 78, captained West Germany to European Championship victory in 1972 and a World Cup success in 1974 before winning the World Cup as national team manager in 1990.

Rain forces England, Scotland T20 WC washout

Rain forces England, Scotland T20 WC washout

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Rain forced abandonment of the T20 World Cup clash between England and Scotland here on Tuesday with both teams sharing a point each.

The Perfect Couple Review: Entertaining

The Perfect Couple Review: Entertaining

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The Perfect Couple has suspense, humour, romance and gorgeous visuals.

Income Rise To Boost Household Asset Rebuilding

Income Rise To Boost Household Asset Rebuilding

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Households are likely to remain the primary net lenders to the economy in the coming decades.

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Greece beat England for the first time as striker Vangelis Pavlidis's double earned the visitors a richly-deserved 2-1 victory.

Veteran van der Merwe left out of Netherlands T20 WC squad

Veteran van der Merwe left out of Netherlands T20 WC squad

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Holland will begin their T20 World Cup campaign on June 4 against Nepal at Dallas and four days later will face formidable South Africa in New York.

RBI Warns Use Of CBDC As Crisis Safe Haven

RBI Warns Use Of CBDC As Crisis Safe Haven

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'The impact of CBDC on deposits and deposit insurance is largely unknown.'

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

Euro PIX: Demiral's goals put Turkey in quarter-finals

Euro PIX: Demiral's goals put Turkey in quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Austria and Turkey, at Leipzig stadium, Leipzig, Germany, on Tuesday.

Ralf Schumacher gets son's backing after coming out as gay

Ralf Schumacher gets son's backing after coming out as gay

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'I am very happy that you have finally found someone with whom you really feel that you feel very comfortable and secure...I am 100% behind you dad and wish you all the best and congratulations.'

Like Deepti's Gold Look At Cannes?

Like Deepti's Gold Look At Cannes?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

After making her Cannes debut in an orange gown, Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Actor Deepti Sadhwani picked a gold embellished, custom-made gown by Michael Cinco for her red carpet walk on Day 3.

'How is this possible?' Hassan completes gruelling Paris run with marathon gold

'How is this possible?' Hassan completes gruelling Paris run with marathon gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Netherlands' Hassan grinds out thrilling marathon gold in sprint finish

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks; Frankfurt defies Bayern

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks; Frankfurt defies Bayern

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Roundup of the matches being held across major football leagues in Europe on Sunday

PIX: Ledecky takes record but Australia win 4x200 freestyle

PIX: Ledecky takes record but Australia win 4x200 freestyle

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Thursday.

10 Wrestling Moments In Hindi Movies

10 Wrestling Moments In Hindi Movies

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

With Vinesh Phogat's heartbreaking disqualification over discrepancies in weight at the Paris Olympics just when India was keeping its fingers crossed for a sure shot victory at the finals, spirits have hit an all-time low. Art mirrors life and it won't be a surprise if our sports biopic obsessed film-makers turn this dramatic change of events into a movie one day.

Vaughan blames pro-India scheduling for Afghanistan's loss

Vaughan blames pro-India scheduling for Afghanistan's loss

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Michael Vaughan put the blame on alleged 'India-centric' scheduling for Afghanistan's disappointing show

Young guns to fill void left by Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja

Young guns to fill void left by Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

"There is plenty of talent...": Vaughan on Virat, Rohit,Jadeja retiring from T20Is

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan hand New Zealand a thrashing!

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan hand New Zealand a thrashing!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Afghanistan stunned New Zealand by a whopping 84 runs in the T20 World Cup match on Saturday.

T20 WC: England, Afghanistan look to set early pace

T20 WC: England, Afghanistan look to set early pace

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

England will be keen to overcome a lack of ideal preparation due to rain and hit the ground running when they face Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener

Olympics soccer: France struggle; Spain, Japan in last eight

Olympics soccer: France struggle; Spain, Japan in last eight

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Hosts France secured a second straight victory as Kiliann Sildillia struck for a 1-0 success over Guinea, while Spain and Japan reached the quarter-finals in the second matchday of the men's Olympic soccer tournament on Saturday.

'My Manager Asked Me To Resign Without Notice'

'My Manager Asked Me To Resign Without Notice'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

You can ask for written communication from your HR manager seeking an explanation about your resignation. Please mark the copies to your senior authorities as well as top executives especially if you feel you are being harassed, suggests rediffGURU Pradeep Pramanik.

Russell stripped of Belgian GP win; Hamilton new winner

Russell stripped of Belgian GP win; Hamilton new winner

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Mercedes driver George Russell has been disqualified and lost his Belgium Grand Prix win on Sunday, after his car was found to be underweight, and his teammate Lewis Hamilton was promoted to first place.

Root can surpass Tendulkar, Vaughan reckons

Root can surpass Tendulkar, Vaughan reckons

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Root is not the only England batter to have impressed Vaughan in recent times, with the exploits of young gun Harry Brook also catching the eye of the respected commentator and Ashes-winning skipper.

Australia look to 'fresh start' after fighting Scottish challenge

Australia look to 'fresh start' after fighting Scottish challenge

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'T20 is a hard format. We are excited for what is to come.'

Michael Vaughan takes a dig at the pitch again

Michael Vaughan takes a dig at the pitch again

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Vaughan has been quite vocal in his criticism of the pitches used in the series

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.

'Found 4-5 Pakistan Players Sleeping...'

'Found 4-5 Pakistan Players Sleeping...'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez, who served as team director from November 2023 to February 2024 and interim head coach, joined the chorus of disapproval.

'England Don't Fear India'

'England Don't Fear India'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'England are going to beat India in Guyana and South Africa will be too good for Afghanistan so it will be a South Africa versus England final.'

T20 WC: Bangladesh look to seal Super Eight spot

T20 WC: Bangladesh look to seal Super Eight spot

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

New Zealand eye consolatory win over PNG

When A Queen Came To Watch Tennis

When A Queen Came To Watch Tennis

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Wimbledon attracts celebrities the way the US Open, the French Open and the Australian Open can't.

Veterans, newcomers chase Olympic pin glory in Paris

Veterans, newcomers chase Olympic pin glory in Paris

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pin collecting and trading goes as far back as 1896 when the first modern Olympics were held.

RBI admits, food inflation is a concern

RBI admits, food inflation is a concern

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

An article on 'State of the Economy' in the monthly Bulletin also said the improvement in the outlook for agriculture and the revival of rural spending have turned out to be the bright spots in the evolution of demand conditions. Consumer price inflation ticked up in June 2024 after three consecutive months of moderation as a broad flare-up in vegetable prices halted the overall disinflation that had been underway, it said.

'Give Gulbadin An Oscar!'

'Give Gulbadin An Oscar!'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Gulbadin Naib dramatically falling on his back, clutching his hamstring after Afghanistan Coach Jonathan Trott signalled to his players to slow things down in the rain-hit Super 8 match against Bangladesh caused both amusement and annoyance as former players questioned the genuineness of Gulbadin's discomfort.

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.