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How sailor Nethra charted her journey to Olympics

How sailor Nethra charted her journey to Olympics

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'I've been working hard for this for the past 18 months and away from home for a long time...and it is good to know that it all paid off and the event is done and we've got what we came for'

PICS: Tokyo Olympics kicks off with glittering ceremony

PICS: Tokyo Olympics kicks off with glittering ceremony

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Images from the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, at the National Stadium, on Friday.

IOA chief pushes for athletes' outdoor training amid lockdown

IOA chief pushes for athletes' outdoor training amid lockdown

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Batra even suggested the Athletics Federation to consider extending the contracts of the coaches till the 2022 Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Manchester Utd's Fred receives racist abuse after defeat by Liverpool.

Chess Olympiad: Vidit, Humpy lose as India held by Mongolia

Chess Olympiad: Vidit, Humpy lose as India held by Mongolia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

India was held to a 3-3 draw by lower-ranked Mongolia in the sixth round as favourites China grabbed the top spot in Pool A in the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad on Saturday.

10 Tips to SUCCEED in the Gig Economy

10 Tips to SUCCEED in the Gig Economy

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

You have to make yourself visible and create opportunities for yourself, advises Gaurav Goyal, co-founder, Scalenut.

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

England were booed by some of their fans in two friendlies while Ireland were jeered in Hungary for kneeling before kickoff

5 tips to get more likes on your dating profile

5 tips to get more likes on your dating profile

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

On a dating app, you have 0.5 seconds to decide whether you like someone enough before you go to their bio and connect with them, ays Ravi Mittal, founder of the dating app QuackQuack.

'I love a married colleague. I don't want to break his home'

'I love a married colleague. I don't want to break his home'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

SEE: Nadal makes winning start as tennis returns in virtual world

SEE: Nadal makes winning start as tennis returns in virtual world

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

With professional tennis tours closed down until mid July at the earliest because of the coronavirus pandemic, an esports version of the claycourt event is being staged online. Nadal showed impressive fingerwork to beat young Canadian Denis Shapovalov in his opening round-robin match on a digital representation of the Spanish capital's Manolo Santana Stadium.

Can India win more than 10 medals in Tokyo Olympics?

Can India win more than 10 medals in Tokyo Olympics?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra hopes India's medal haul can touch the double-digit mark in Tokyo, which will be an unprecedented achievement.

Dukes ball preparation beneficial ahead of WTC final: Conway

Dukes ball preparation beneficial ahead of WTC final: Conway

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Conway, who is among the three uncapped players in the 20-man squad, feels the camp back home in Lincoln ahead of the tour was ideal. New Zealand play with the Kookaburra at home.

Harmanpreet promises 'different' approach in England T20s

Harmanpreet promises 'different' approach in England T20s

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday attributed her prolonged lean patch with the bat to lack of preparation following her recovery from a COVID-19 infection and groin injury earlier this year.

T20 WC: Australia end title drought, organisers salvage showpiece

T20 WC: Australia end title drought, organisers salvage showpiece

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

After an action-packed month, Aaron Finch's Australia, written off after a horrendous build-up, emerged with their maiden 20-overs world title in their arms.

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

China has smothered most outbreaks within its borders, keeping new case numbers low.

Sehwag on how he tried to copy Tendulkar

Sehwag on how he tried to copy Tendulkar

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Former India opener Virender Sehwag recollected how he copied legendary batsman and his longtime opening partner Sachin Tendulkar after watching him bat for the first time on TV during the 1992 World Cup.

Euro 2020: 'Schick goal was out-of-this-world'

Euro 2020: 'Schick goal was out-of-this-world'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Patrik Schick's 'out-of-this world' long-range strike sealed their 2-0 win

Legends of Chess: Anand suffers fifth straight defeat

Legends of Chess: Anand suffers fifth straight defeat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Anand got off to a good start and won the first game of the best-of-four contest. The next two games were drawn before Leko levelled by winning the fourth.

Airtel picks 10% stake in EdTech startup Lattu Media

Airtel picks 10% stake in EdTech startup Lattu Media

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The investment will enable Airtel to add EdTech to its premium digital content portfolio and give distribution scale to quality learning material from Lattu Kids.

Dad Things Every Indian Will Relate To

Dad Things Every Indian Will Relate To

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Most Indian fathers still want their children to study at the IITs and IIMs and draw a six-figure salary.

Chess thriving during COVID-19

Chess thriving during COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Over the past few months, the overall interest in chess is reported to have doubled, with more players than ever coming together to participate in chess events that are being increasingly held through online platforms

Wasn't involved in any match-fixing: Heath Streak

Wasn't involved in any match-fixing: Heath Streak

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Under the provisions of the Code, Streak chose to admit the charges and agreed with the sanction with the ICC in lieu of an Anti-Corruption Tribunal hearing. He will be free to resume his involvement in the game on March 28, 2029.

Why FC Goa has partnered with German club RB Leipzig

Why FC Goa has partnered with German club RB Leipzig

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The partnership is aimed at garnering opportunities both in the football and business spheres for both clubs.

Chess Olympiad: India, Russia declared joint winners

Chess Olympiad: India, Russia declared joint winners

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

India and Russia were on Sunday declared joint winners of the 2020 Online Chess Olympiad after the final was marred by internet disconnection and server malfunction. This was the first time FIDE, the international chess federation, was holding the Olympiad in an online format, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Early dew likely to minimise toss advantage in first T20I

Early dew likely to minimise toss advantage in first T20I

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Heavy dew, which will minimise the toss advantage, has been predicted for India's opening T20I against New Zealand as Jaipur gears up to host its first international match in eight years on Wednesday.

Shorts: Harikrishna slips to 10th spot at Champions Chess

Shorts: Harikrishna slips to 10th spot at Champions Chess

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Six players -- Dubov, Nakamura, Aronian, Carlsen, Radjabov and So -- share the lead with 4.5 points after eight rounds.

Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after Covid contact

Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after Covid contact

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Kate's last public event was a visit to Wimbledon on Friday in her role as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and a keen tennis fan.

Why Dinesh Karthik took up commentary

Why Dinesh Karthik took up commentary

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Commentary in India is considered a post-retirement option but Dinesh Karthik, who is very much an active cricketer, wants to change that perception.

E-learning, WFH power up notebook and laptop sales

E-learning, WFH power up notebook and laptop sales

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

For Q4CY20, PC shipments grew by 27 per cent year-on-year, said data from the IDC.

Finch's wife hits back at trolls after receiving threats

Finch's wife hits back at trolls after receiving threats

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

'Honestly, these keyboard warriors need to go get a bloody life. This isn't even one of the worst that has come my way but I've had enough!'

'Load of rubbish': Coach Langer slams criticism of Smith

'Load of rubbish': Coach Langer slams criticism of Smith

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Australia coach Justin Langer cannot believe the 'absolute load of rubbish' that Steve Smith was trying to scuff up Rishabh Pant's guard in the drawn Sydney Test, and has called the criticism out of line and ludicrous.

From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story

From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

RustOrange co-founders Samik Sarkar, Shashank Agnihotri and Kuvalaya Singh share their story and learnings.

I am obsessed with Pant: Ganguly

I am obsessed with Pant: Ganguly

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'There is so much talent for cricket in India that I think it will produce world beaters in every generation.'

How javelin thrower Chopra is dealing with anxiety

How javelin thrower Chopra is dealing with anxiety

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Neeraj will be competing in his first Olympics and he has already qualified for the Tokyo Games early last year before the COVID-19 pandemic began

How Amazon Academy will help students crack JEE

How Amazon Academy will help students crack JEE

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Live lessons help students strengthen their JEE preparation. They can also track their progress over time, identify strong and weak areas, get insights on overall test-taking strategy.

Legends of Chess: Anand slumps to seventh defeat

Legends of Chess: Anand slumps to seventh defeat

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Going into the match against the Chinese after ending his six-match losing streak, Anand surrendered the first game in just 22 moves late on Tuesday.

Anand finally gets a win in Legends of Chess tourney

Anand finally gets a win in Legends of Chess tourney

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

After six straight losses, Anand won his first game of the tournament despite conceding early advantage on Monday night.

How India's batting ace Shafali bounced back after setback...

How India's batting ace Shafali bounced back after setback...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Far from disappointed at being overlooked for ODIs despite her swashbuckling T20 show, India's teenage batting sensation Shafali Verma says it motivates her to work harder as she knows there is 'something' lacking in her game.

Root backs sporting tracks despite Oval defeat

Root backs sporting tracks despite Oval defeat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'If we're going to be the best team in the world we're going to have to play on good wickets which are flat in certain periods. We're also going to have to be able to learn to deal with the scoreboard pressure. We should also be able to deal with the pressure of spinning wicket towards the back end of the Test match.'

City's De Bruyne fractured nose, eye socket in Champions League final

City's De Bruyne fractured nose, eye socket in Champions League final

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Kevin De Bruyne had to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus in the 60th minute on Saturday following a collision with Antonio Rudiger.