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World Boxing Championships: Shiva, Manoj in quarters, Nanao beaten

World Boxing Championships: Shiva, Manoj in quarters, Nanao beaten

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Rising Indian boxer Shiva Thapa (56kg) and Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar(64kg) endured draining contests but came out triumphant to enter the quarterfinals on a bitter-sweet day for India in the World Boxing Championships in Almaty (Kazakhstan) on Monday.

6 reasons your ex is still texting you

6 reasons your ex is still texting you

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Whatever may be the motive, you need to think twice, thrice and even a million times before hitting 'reply' to the message, cautions Sybil Shiddell, country manager-India, Gleeden, an extra marital dating app.

Kavinder, Manoj, Satish qualify for World Championships

Kavinder, Manoj, Satish qualify for World Championships

Rediff.com7 May 2017

Third seed Satish Kumar (+91kg) and sixth seed Manoj Kumar (69kg) were among the three Indian boxers who qualified for the World Championships after winning their respective box-offs at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, on Sunday.

EPL: Liverpool move into top four; Spurs lose to Villa

EPL: Liverpool move into top four; Spurs lose to Villa

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Liverpool moved into the Champions League qualifying spots after a 3-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday took them above Leicester City and into fourth place with one round of Premier League matches remaining.

PIX: Ronaldo saves United; Bayern, Chelsea cruise

PIX: Ronaldo saves United; Bayern, Chelsea cruise

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

'Piracy killed our film'

'Piracy killed our film'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

'We are really distressed. All of us are broken, shattered. Two years of hard work and crores of rupees have gone down the drain because of piracy.' The Great Grand Masti team speaks out.

After showers, Delhi ends up in a gridlock

After showers, Delhi ends up in a gridlock

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The national capital woke up to a cool 26 degree Celsius Monday morning, but for office goers it was all downhill from there as the waterlogged roads brought the traffic to an almost standstill.

Wind, snow and frozen phones: How to survive the coldest Olympics

Wind, snow and frozen phones: How to survive the coldest Olympics

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The weather was a bone-chilling, minus 20 degrees Celsius (minus 4 Fahrenheit).

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

'Naming and shaming these culprits on social media is the only option'

'Naming and shaming these culprits on social media is the only option'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'Taking the legal route is not easy -- it shames you, drains you emotionally and financially.' 'The culprits get the best legal aid and fight long, costly legal battles while the victims cannot afford it.'

McEnroe urges Agassi to spend more time with Djokovic

McEnroe urges Agassi to spend more time with Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Andre Agassi and world number four Novak Djokovic need to work together for at least a month if the American's coaching is to have a long-term impact on the struggling Serb's game, three-times Wimbledon champion John McEnroe said.

Is Tiger too old to regain invincibility?

Is Tiger too old to regain invincibility?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Tiger Woods is too old to ever regain the invincibility he once enjoyed but everybody in golf should be grateful for the contribution.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Violence escalates in Srinagar, Army called out

Violence escalates in Srinagar, Army called out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The Army was deployed Tuesday late night in Srinagar and indefinite curfew imposed as fresh violence erupted in Kashmir Valley, claiming four lives and leaving over 70 injured after days of calm.

Will hold tricolour and J-K flag together: Mehbooba

Will hold tricolour and J-K flag together: Mehbooba

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

"We are the people, especially in the Kashmir Valley, who upheld the tricolour high over the years at the cost of thousands of our workers who were martyred," Mufti told reporters in Jammu at the end of her five-day visit to Jammu -- her first after release from over one-year-long detention under the Pubic Safety Act (PSA).

Del Potro has no chance against Federer, says Wilander

Del Potro has no chance against Federer, says Wilander

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Former world number one Mats Wilander says only two things can keep Roger Federer from advancing - injury and distraction.

Man City v Borussia Moenchengladbach tie postponed after heavy rain

Man City v Borussia Moenchengladbach tie postponed after heavy rain

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Torrential rain before kickoff meant Manchester City's opening Champions League Group C clash with Borussia Moenchengladbach was postponed on Tuesday because of safety concerns.

'I never expected to reach Super Series final'

'I never expected to reach Super Series final'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

As a successful but physically draining year draws to a close, one half of Indian badminton's most formidable mixed doubles pair, Jwala Gutta, is now aiming for a Super Series title in the new season to ensure a good build-up to the Commonwealth Games to be held in New Delhi next year.

#Poha on your mind? Read on!

#Poha on your mind? Read on!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

As the well-known breakfast snack is trending, we decided to bring you a couple of popular poha recipes from different states across India.

This gold medallist didn't know he won until a friend called him!

This gold medallist didn't know he won until a friend called him!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Ferry Weertman of the Netherlands won the men's marathon swimming event off Rio's Copacabana Beach on Tuesday in a race so close that he did not realise he had won until a friend called from home to give him the good news.

Inspiration runs dry for mentally jaded Dimitrov

Inspiration runs dry for mentally jaded Dimitrov

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

After some patchy form in the opening rounds Dimitrov hit top form to beat home hope Nick Kyrgios in the last 16, fuelling hopes of a first grand slam final appearance.

'I took my father for granted'

'I took my father for granted'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'I was attracted to Javed because he was exactly like my father.'

Nadal gets his revenge against Del Potro... 8 years later!

Nadal gets his revenge against Del Potro... 8 years later!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'I wake up today and say to myself, 'Today is the day that I'll play'. I need to play with the right energy, and I need to increase the level of my game'

'We will not move until the last person is taken out'

'We will not move until the last person is taken out'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'People in general have a kind of contemptuous attitude to those from Malappuram. But we have shown the entire world what dedicated and selfless work is.'

Higher currency circulation may impact liquidity

Higher currency circulation may impact liquidity

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

While there are several instruments in the RBI's disposal, the most effective one for infusing durable liquidity is bond purchase from the secondary market

November 1, 1984

November 1, 1984

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 34 years and 19 days later after the horrific crimes, two men were sentenced to death and life in prison for their involvement in the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 in which over 3,000 Sikhs were killed. It was the first verdict after the riots-related cases were reopened by a Special Investigation Team in 2015. In his novel Man With The White Beard, Shah Alam Khan recalls a calamitous time in India's history.

PIX: Tiger leads from front as US win Presidents Cup

PIX: Tiger leads from front as US win Presidents Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

United States captain Tiger Woods led from the front as the Americans dominated the Sunday singles to overhaul the Internationals at Royal Melbourne and claim an eighth successive Presidents Cup. Woods clinched a record 27th win in the event with a 3&2 victory over Abraham Ancer to fire up his team and then beamed from the sidelines as they landed crushing early blows before sealing the event with a match to spare.

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

In this pandemic, why can't we have multiple locations for various disciplines, all of it then merged into a virtual convergence called the Olympics instead of one massive event in one city, asks Shyam G Menon.

Suspected human hair in tablet cited in Ranbaxy ban

Suspected human hair in tablet cited in Ranbaxy ban

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Ranbaxy, which is 63.5 per cent-owned by Japan's Daiichi Sankyo Co and gets more than 40 per cent of its sales from the United States, did not immediately respond to a request on Wednesday for comment on the FDA observations.

COVID-19: It hasn't gone viral in India

COVID-19: It hasn't gone viral in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Our drains are not filled with bodies, our hospitals not run out of beds.' 'That good news, or absence of expected bad news, is the truth that so many in the international community, and also within India, seem unable to handle,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Myskina loses in first round

Myskina loses in first round

Rediff.com24 May 2005

The defending champion was beaten by Spaniard Maria Sanchez Lorenzo.

Asian boxing: Shiva assured of 4th straight medal

Asian boxing: Shiva assured of 4th straight medal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Sarita, Nikhat also enter semis

Aditynath picks up broom after UP city ranked last in Swachh survey

Aditynath picks up broom after UP city ranked last in Swachh survey

Rediff.com6 May 2017

According to survey Gonda in UP is India's most dirtiest city.

Why does Modi ignore the dead and dying?

Why does Modi ignore the dead and dying?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Rarely have we seen such intoxication over power, which ignores the cries of those dying, notes Jyoti Punwani.

Robredo slams Djokovic for extra break

Robredo slams Djokovic for extra break

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

Tommy Robredo accused Novak Djokovic of exaggerating the seriousness of his injuries to get some extra rest during their draining fourth round at the US Open.

Hanging of convicts real tribute to Nirbhaya, say investigators

Hanging of convicts real tribute to Nirbhaya, say investigators

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Pramod Singh Kushwaha, then the additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) and who headed the investigation team, said each member of the team pitched in to prepare a watertight case against the convicts.

Monsoon woes: Antiquated drainage can't handle new pressures

Monsoon woes: Antiquated drainage can't handle new pressures

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The frequency of very heavy downpours seems to have increased.

So, these days what is Djokovic's priority?

So, these days what is Djokovic's priority?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Novak Djokovic no longer sees winning Grand Slam titles or staying top of the men's ATP rankings as a priority in his tennis career, Serbia's world number one said on Friday.

When Farah Khan hurt Saroj Khan...

When Farah Khan hurt Saroj Khan...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'Why does Farah feel threatened by me? Why is she so frustrated?'