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Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

India displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath on Wednesday with the grandest flypast with 75 aircraft to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations being the highlight of the 73rd Republic Day Parade, which was drastically scaled down in view of the Covid pandemic.

Athletics governing body suspends Russia after overwhelming vote

Athletics governing body suspends Russia after overwhelming vote

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Athletics governing body suspends Russia after overwhelming vote

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Images and summary of all the World Cup 2022 qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

US soccer star pleads guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants

US soccer star pleads guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Retired US women's soccer star Abby Wambach pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants on Tuesday, agreeing to enter a diversion program that could see her conviction wiped out in a year.

PHOTOS: Dortmund thrash Schalke as Bundesliga resumes

PHOTOS: Dortmund thrash Schalke as Bundesliga resumes

Rediff.com17 May 2020

IMAGES from all the Bundesliga action on Saturday.

'The decision against Sarita was atrocious'

'The decision against Sarita was atrocious'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Former World Boxing champion Aruna Mishra alleged that the adverse decision against Sarita Devi has robbed her off a gold in the Asian Games, but opined the boxer should have accepted the bronze medal as it was for the nation.

How strong winds, doping and VIP robbery is plaguing Rio Olympics

How strong winds, doping and VIP robbery is plaguing Rio Olympics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Damaging wind gusts, a fresh doping controversy and the robbery of a visiting government minister presented the Rio Games with a perfect storm of problems on Sunday, forcing organisers to scramble to keep the world's biggest sporting event rolling on.

'83 Review

'83 Review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 is an ode to a game changing chapter of Indian cricket history, pitch-perfect partnerships between openers and tail enders, knowing your mate's strengths as well as your own, seizing that one moment that defines the rest of your life, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Indian name 17 lifters for AAG

Indian name 17 lifters for AAG

Rediff.com19 Oct 2003

Conspicuous by their absence in the men's team are T Muthu, Vicky Bhatta and Sendhil Kumar.

'I dedicate my gold medal to the heroes who lost their lives in Pulwama'

'I dedicate my gold medal to the heroes who lost their lives in Pulwama'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The 23-year-old Naib Subedar in the Indian Army said the Pulwama terror attack, which claimed the lives of 44 CRPF personnel, was on his mind through the tournament.

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

PICS: Ronaldo finds net in Juve win; City thump Dinamo

PICS: Ronaldo finds net in Juve win; City thump Dinamo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappe starred in PSG's win as they topped group A after thrashing Galatasaray 5-0. Juventus, who have already qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League, pumped in two goals to oust Leverkusen from the tournament, while Gabriel Jesus netted a hat-trick in Manchester City's 4-1 thumping of Dinamo Zagreb. Here are Images from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Gymnast Pranati looks to emulate Dipa at CWG

Gymnast Pranati looks to emulate Dipa at CWG

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Turning 23 on the day of the preliminary round, Pranati will look to make the finals and emulate Dipa Karmakar, who won a historic bronze in Glasgow four years ago.

Will Indian shooting's youth brigade shine at CWG?

Will Indian shooting's youth brigade shine at CWG?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The abundance of talent is complemented by a confident approach which the likes of Manu Bhaker, Mehuli Ghosh, Anish Bhanwala and Anjum Moudgil will display at the Games.

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

River Plate battled back to beat arch Argentine rivals Boca Juniors 3-1 in extra-time in an unforgettable and unique Copa Libertadores final second leg, played in Madrid after violence had seen the original game postponed.

SAI, NADA junior officials involved in Narsingh conspiracy: WFI President

SAI, NADA junior officials involved in Narsingh conspiracy: WFI President

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Refusing to budge from its stance, the Wrestling Federation of India floated a new theory on Tuesday, alleging that some junior officials of the Sports Authority of India and National Anti Doping Agency are responsible for Narsingh Yadav being handed a four-year ban for doping.

PHOTOS: Anti-Kremlin protesters invade pitch during World Cup final

PHOTOS: Anti-Kremlin protesters invade pitch during World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The World Cup final between Russia and Croatia in Moscow was briefly interrupted when three intruders ran onto the pitch before they were hauled off by stewards.

Football Roundup: Why upcoming season will be toughest for Conte?

Football Roundup: Why upcoming season will be toughest for Conte?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

Kashmiri sportsman held in US for sexually abusing minor

Kashmiri sportsman held in US for sexually abusing minor

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Indian sportsman has been arrested here on charges of sexually abusing a minor girl, days after he arrived in the US from Kashmir for a snowshoe competition.

Football Briefs: Wenger urges Arsenal to get morale-boosting Europa League win

Football Briefs: Wenger urges Arsenal to get morale-boosting Europa League win

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Judge orders US swimmer Lochte, teammate not to leave Brazil

Judge orders US swimmer Lochte, teammate not to leave Brazil

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

A Brazilian judge has ordered US swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen not to leave the country, saying they gave conflicting accounts of how they were robbed at gunpoint outside the Rio Games at the weekend.

Soccer Extras: Newcastle appoint Bruce as manager

Soccer Extras: Newcastle appoint Bruce as manager

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Brazil businessman lynchpin in FIFA corruption scam

Brazil businessman lynchpin in FIFA corruption scam

Rediff.com28 May 2015

In an indictment released by the Department of Justice on Wednesday, Hawilla was one of four convicted defendants who helped US investigators build their case against 14 top global soccer officials and sports marketing executives accused of orchestrating more than $150 million in bribes and kickbacks.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the US Open in New York, on Monday.

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

La Liga asks for Clasico to be moved to Madrid due to protests

La Liga asks for Clasico to be moved to Madrid due to protests

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Nine Catalan separatist leaders were jailed for between nine and 13 years on Monday for their roles in an illegal referendum and subsequent failed independence bid, sparking protests and clashes across the region. Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia.

China's Olympic champ Sun Yang to be detained after car crash

China's Olympic champ Sun Yang to be detained after car crash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Chinese Olympics swimming champion Sun Yang will spend seven days in detention, state media said on Monday, after a car he was driving without a licence collided with a bus in the latest incident to taint the reputation of the world record holder.

Jammu varsity tense, ABVP demands action on 'insult to national anthem'

Jammu varsity tense, ABVP demands action on 'insult to national anthem'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

ABVP activists alleged the students from SKUAST of Kashmir disrespected the national anthem before the start of a football match at Jammu University's ground.

How UEFA can avoid repeat of Euro 2016 violence...

How UEFA can avoid repeat of Euro 2016 violence...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Russia was among 14 countries which signed a convention between the Council of Europe and European soccer body UEFA on Sunday aimed at stopping a repeat of fan violence which has marred Euro 2016.

Big brands battle it out off the pitch at World Cup

Big brands battle it out off the pitch at World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

World Cup organisers have gone to great lengths to keep unaffiliated firms out of sight, such as concealing the brand names on the front and back of LG television monitors in the press facilities with black tape.

Soccer Extras: England women set for record crowd at Wembley

Soccer Extras: England women set for record crowd at Wembley

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

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.

World No 1 shuttler Momota is COVID-19 positive

World No 1 shuttler Momota is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Indian Women's Hockey team leaves for Argentina tour.

COVID-19: BCCI suspends IPL till April 15; shorter, closed-door affair with double-headers

COVID-19: BCCI suspends IPL till April 15; shorter, closed-door affair with double-headers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend IPL 2020 till April 15, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) situation.

Russian striker accuses British of antagonising other fans

Russian striker accuses British of antagonising other fans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Russia striker Fyodor Smolov insists that English and Welsh fans were guilty of antagonising their Russian counterparts during scuffles that broke out in Lille earlier in Euro 2016.

Football Extras: Spurs striker Kane out until March

Football Extras: Spurs striker Kane out until March

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Will Bengal give Didi a third term?

Will Bengal give Didi a third term?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Will appeasement, rising unemployment and her dictatorial style become major obstacles in her path? asks Payal Singh Mohanka.

Bouldering: Can it bring home an Olympic gold for India?

Bouldering: Can it bring home an Olympic gold for India?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Bouldering is the new favourite among India's adventure enthusiasts

National coach accuses Railways of pressurising Rio-bound athletes

National coach accuses Railways of pressurising Rio-bound athletes

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

'They insist to compete in national cross country just a week ahead of the much important Mumbai Marathon where top runners will compete. Imagine, if your boss tells you each week, several times a day 'I stop your salary, I stop your salary', how you would feel...'

Football Extras: US women's soccer players sue federation for gender discrimination

Football Extras: US women's soccer players sue federation for gender discrimination

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.