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Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday placed Hockey India under a three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) to run its day-to-day affairs

Nadal triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Nadal triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Yet the warrior-like instincts kicked in and we were all reminded that Nadal, as long as he is standing, remains a physical and psychological force of nature on a tennis court.

Aus Open finalist Medvedev revels in dream-wrecker role

Aus Open finalist Medvedev revels in dream-wrecker role

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'I'm happy to have the chance to try to stop, one more time, somebody from making history.'

India's FIH Pro League tie against NZ cancelled

India's FIH Pro League tie against NZ cancelled

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

"Hockey India would like to confirm that all the tickets of India's matches against New Zealand on 23 & 24 May 2020 that were bought by our fans whether online or offline would be refunded," Norman said.

The US biologist who rescued India from a severe food crisis

The US biologist who rescued India from a severe food crisis

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The Green Revolution owes a debt to Norman Borlaug, whose birth centenary falls this year.

Baddeley rises from ashes of despair to deny Woods

Baddeley rises from ashes of despair to deny Woods

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Presidents Cup International team captain Greg Norman said Aaron Baddeley "took it pretty rough" on Thursday when he blew victory with a poor putt on the 17th and an inexplicably woeful three-wood off the 18th tee.

T20 World Cup: Berrington, Davey guide Scotland to 17-run win over PNG

T20 World Cup: Berrington, Davey guide Scotland to 17-run win over PNG

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Richie Berrington slammed a stroke-filled 70 while Josh Davey snapped four wickets as Scotland inched closer to the Super 12s with a comfortable 17-run win over Papua New Guinea in their Group B match of the ICC T20 World Cup in Al Amerat on Tuesday.

PICS: Neeraj Chopra gives India historic Olympics javelin GOLD

PICS: Neeraj Chopra gives India historic Olympics javelin GOLD

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Neeraj Chopra scripted history in Tokyo on Saturday, winning the men's Javelin Throw and ending India's wait for an elusive medal in athletics at the Olympics.

Djokovic faces a sideline spell with muscle tear

Djokovic faces a sideline spell with muscle tear

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Novak Djokovic will need to spend some time on the sidelines recovering from a muscle tear that hindered him in the later rounds of the Australian Open, the Serbian said as he celebrated his ninth Melbourne Park title on Monday.

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Grizzlies, who had nine players score in double figures, stretched their winning streak to three. They managed the record blowout despite the absence of their leading scorer, Ja Morant, who is sidelined due to a knee injury.

When WFH Isn't An Option

When WFH Isn't An Option

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'Working from home is a privilege for many, while showing up every day to serve others is a measure of devoted service to fellow humans required of many jobs in service to each other that create a civil society,' a CEO responds to Sree Sreenivasan's Work Remotely Forever Pledge.

Nadal wins HISTORIC 21st Slam after epic comeback

Nadal wins HISTORIC 21st Slam after epic comeback

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Nadal fought from two sets down to defeat Medvedev in a five-set thriller at Rod Laver Arena.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

List of French Open men's singles champions:

Hamilton's raised fist revives memories of Mexico 1968

Hamilton's raised fist revives memories of Mexico 1968

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'It is going to be a lifelong thing for me.'

Federer fights off Cilic to win sixth Australian Open title

Federer fights off Cilic to win sixth Australian Open title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Switzerland's Roger Federer claimed a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title with a 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 victory over Croatia's Marin Cilic on Sunday.

When ex-F1 driver Chandhok faced racial discrimination

When ex-F1 driver Chandhok faced racial discrimination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Denied entry into a restaurant on the basis of his skin colour recently, former Grand Prix driver-turned TV expert Karun Chandhok says more awareness needs to be created against racism through Formula 1 though it has already taken "impressive" steps to address the issue.

Athletes should be allowed to protest during Olympic Games: IOC chief

Athletes should be allowed to protest during Olympic Games: IOC chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'Athletes are a part of the world and they want to reflect the world they live in. For me, that is perfectly acceptable.'

PHOTOS: How your favourite sports stars celebrated Halloween

PHOTOS: How your favourite sports stars celebrated Halloween

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

As the world celebrated Halloween on Monday, our favourite tennis stars and footballers didn't want to be left behind in all the celebrations.

Will Neeraj end India's wait for Olympics athletics medal?

Will Neeraj end India's wait for Olympics athletics medal?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

A pre-tournament medal contender, the 23-year-old Neeraj Chopra fuelled the country's expectations by topping the qualification round with a stunning first round throw of 86.59 metres.

Djokovic continues love affair with Rod Laver Arena

Djokovic continues love affair with Rod Laver Arena

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

With Sunday's win, the world number one took his Grand Slam tally to 18, just two shy of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's men's record of 20.

Nadal seeks to scratch 12-year itch in Melbourne

Nadal seeks to scratch 12-year itch in Melbourne

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Federer being out of the way does not hand Nadal a free path to glory in Melbourne

Here is a list of leading men's grand slam winners

Here is a list of leading men's grand slam winners

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

List of leading men's grand slam singles title winners after Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final on Sunday.

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

It is largely due to his vision and efforts that we have almost quadrupled our per capita milk availability in the last 40 years, points out Shailesh Dobhal.

Paes survives tough test

Paes survives tough test

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Leander Paes and his Czech partner Lukas Dloughy moved into the semi-final of the men's doubles and were joined by Mahesh Bhupathi and his partner Mark Knowles of Bahamas.

Jeev in august company at Augusta

Jeev in august company at Augusta

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Practice rounds with Greg Norman, acquaintance with Arnold Palmer and paired alongside Tiger Woods Jeev Milkha Singh finds himself in august company at the Augusta Masters.

HAL's HTT-40 comes in from the cold

HAL's HTT-40 comes in from the cold

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Seven years ago, an IAF chief had ordered the HTT-40 to be removed from the Yelahanka air base. The IAF now wants HAL to build 108 HTT-40 aircraft.

Canada to return Annapoorna statue stolen 100 yrs ago from Varanasi

Canada to return Annapoorna statue stolen 100 yrs ago from Varanasi

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

A Canadian university will soon return to India a unique statue of Hindu goddess Annapoorna that was stolen from a shrine in Varanasi over a century ago and found its way to the varsity's art gallery, in an attempt to 'right historical wrongs' and help overcome the 'damaging legacy of colonialism'.

Review: Fury is intense and raw

Review: Fury is intense and raw

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Fury serves as a great reminder of the devastation wars bring with them, says Paloma Sharma.

Former England cricketer Panesar eyes political career

Former England cricketer Panesar eyes political career

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The 37-year-old spinner, who had handed over copies of his book to the Indian cricket team during their UK tour for the Cricket World Cup in June-July, said he would next like to tackle politics at the end of his cricketing career.

Infosys intranet among world's 10 best

Infosys intranet among world's 10 best

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

Infosys is the first Indian company to be selected for Nielsen Norman Group's Intranet Design Annual Award.

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.

Johnson charges to four-shot lead at Augusta Masters

Johnson charges to four-shot lead at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Johnson matched Jordan Spieth's record low Masters total for the first 54 holes -- 16-under-par 200 -- while South Korean Im Sung-jae (68), Mexican Abraham Ancer (69) and Australian Cameron Smith (69) were equal second on 12-under.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Cricket Buzz: Oldest living Test cricketer turns 103!

Cricket Buzz: Oldest living Test cricketer turns 103!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The world's oldest living Test cricketer, South Africa's Norman Gordon, turned 103 on Wednesday.

H-1B visas: Why does the US blame Indian firms?

H-1B visas: Why does the US blame Indian firms?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Indian and Indian-American IT businesses are being scapegoated for abuse of the visa programme - using it for cheap, immobile labour - that actually pervades the entire industry.

Hockey teams to remain at SAI despite cook testing positive

Hockey teams to remain at SAI despite cook testing positive

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Hockey India on Wednesday ruled out shifting the Olympic-bound men's and women's hockey teams from the Sports Authority of India's Bengaluru centre despite the death of a coronavirus-positive cook employed there as he had no access to the players. The cook died of a cardiac arrest and later tested positive for coronavirus, according to a top official, who said there is no reason to panic as the deceased had no access to the players' accommodation zone.

Papua New Guinea qualify for WT20 finals

Papua New Guinea qualify for WT20 finals

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Papua New Guinea secured their place in the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia next year with a 45-run win over Kenya, in Dubai.

India-born musician nominated for Grammy 2012

India-born musician nominated for Grammy 2012

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Singapore-based Arun Shenoy has been nominated for his debut solo album titled Rumbadoodle.

Stunning bridges in France

Stunning bridges in France

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The Millau Viaduct is a cable-stayed road-bridge that spans the valley of the river Tarn near Millau in southern France.

RATE PM Modi's address to the US Congress

RATE PM Modi's address to the US Congress

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

How do you rate PM Modi's speech at Capitol Hill?