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Indian men's, mixed 4x400m teams miss direct spot at Worlds

Indian men's, mixed 4x400m teams miss direct spot at Worlds

Rediff.com10 May 2025

The Indians will have another chance on Sunday to make the cut for the Tokyo World Championships.

Who is Himanshu Sangwan?

Who is Himanshu Sangwan?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

In 23 First Class matches, Sangwan has 77 wickets at an average of 19.9. With three five wicket hauls against his name, his best figures if 6 for 33 came against Mumbai.

Rafale stayed 300 km behind Pakistani border because....

Rafale stayed 300 km behind Pakistani border because....

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The western media is going all out to prove that India suffered a major setback in Operation Sindoor and how China helped shoot down Indian fighter jets. One of the articles published in British newspaper Telegraph stated Operation Sindoor shattered the myth of India's air dominance over Pakistan. "The Pakistani Air Force, aided by Chinese targeting satellites and AWACS executed a sensor-fusion kill. The Rafales never got a lock, never even saw their adversary. When the missiles hit, it was already over," wrote the British Newspaper, The Telegraph.

Wimbledon 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

Wimbledon 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at Wimbledon:

CSK Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

CSK Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Wanindu Hasaranga, who grabbed four prized wickets, was the pick of the bowlers for Rajasthan Royals.

TN Guv Ravi in fresh trouble after asking students to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'

TN Guv Ravi in fresh trouble after asking students to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has sparked controversy by asking students at a government-aided college in Madurai to chant "Jai Shri Ram". The State Platform for Common School System-Tamil Nadu (SPCSS-TN) has demanded his removal, alleging that he violated his oath of office and secular principles. The group claims Ravi's actions were against the Constitution, which outlines India as a secular country and emphasizes the importance of upholding secular values in education. The incident follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that overruled Ravi's decision to withhold 10 Bills passed by the Tamil Nadu government, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Governor and the state administration.

Good news for India! Compound archery set for LA debut

Good news for India! Compound archery set for LA debut

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Compound archery will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, providing a massive boost to India's elusive medal hopes in the precision sport.

CSK Vs MI: Who Fielded Best? Vote!

CSK Vs MI: Who Fielded Best? Vote!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Highlights from the CSK-MI game...

IPL PIX: Rahul stands tall as DC tame listless LSG

IPL PIX: Rahul stands tall as DC tame listless LSG

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals annihilated Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets in an IPL match in Lucknow on Tuesday.

IPL PIX: LSG script last-over miracle in Kolkata

IPL PIX: LSG script last-over miracle in Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between KKR and LSG at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday

Pegula's private jet saves WTA stars hours of travel

Pegula's private jet saves WTA stars hours of travel

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

With the players then facing a quick turnaround ahead of the Indian Wells main draw beginning on Wednesday, Pegula offered to fly all of them to California for the WTA 1000 tournament.

Lakshya Sen finishes third at King Cup

Lakshya Sen finishes third at King Cup

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Lakshya Sen defeated Lanier 21-17 21-11, securing a handsome prize purse of around Rs. 36 lakh.

Jorhat, Assam's Hidden Jewel

Jorhat, Assam's Hidden Jewel

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Jorhat has many attraction to offer for the discerning and offbeat traveller.

Shooting World Cup: Vijayveer wins India's fourth gold

Shooting World Cup: Vijayveer wins India's fourth gold

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Vijayveer Sidhu won India's fourth gold medal at the ISSF World Cup after he emerged victorious in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol event in Buenos Aires.

Haryana government bows to Vinesh Phogat's demand

Haryana government bows to Vinesh Phogat's demand

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The Haryana Cabinet has decided to offer wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat benefits equivalent to those of an Olympic silver medallist under the state's sports policy.

'Man City don't deserve any perks, not even a watch!'

'Man City don't deserve any perks, not even a watch!'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Manchester City's players and staff do not deserve any performance bonuses that may come their way from this year's Club World Cup, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.

Mukesh's Rise Powers Delhi Capitals' Surge In IPL 2025

Mukesh's Rise Powers Delhi Capitals' Surge In IPL 2025

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Mukesh Kumar will be hoping that this dream IPL campaign can pave the way for his return to the Indian team. His control, clever variations, and mental resilience have made him one of Delhi's go-to bowlers this season.

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Pooja Rani win gold, Railways triumph

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Pooja Rani win gold, Railways triumph

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria and two-time Asian Champion Pooja Rani secured gold medals at the Elite Women's National Boxing Championships

What Made Shaji N Karun A Master Film-Maker

What Made Shaji N Karun A Master Film-Maker

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

With Piravi, Shaji N Karun joined the select group of great masters of film. Malayalam once upon a time used to produce such films. Today, it is only mindless violence, politics and grotesque humour. The films have no soul, although they are technically quite good. With Shaji's passing, and earlier with his mentor G Aravindan's untimely death, an era is coming to an end. Rajeev Srinivasan salutes the master, who passed into the ages on April 28.

South Korean Han Kang wins Nobel Literature, 8th woman to get award

South Korean Han Kang wins Nobel Literature, 8th woman to get award

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In her oeuvre, Han Kang confronts historical traumas and invisible sets of rules and, in each of her works, exposes the fragility of human life.

Malala Visits Home For 1st Time After Shooting

Malala Visits Home For 1st Time After Shooting

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'It was such a joy for me to return there today -- after 13 long years -- to be surrounded by the mountains, dip my hands in the cold river and laugh with my beloved cousins.'

'The dynamics have changed but the skill set remains the same'

'The dynamics have changed but the skill set remains the same'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

'After 1980, our last and eighth gold medal in the Olympics, the game changed drastically when astro-turf was introduced.'

India Unwilling to Extradite Hasina

India Unwilling to Extradite Hasina

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'What signal would we be sending -- that we don't stand by our friends?'

The Lady Doctor Taking On The Pakistan State

The Lady Doctor Taking On The Pakistan State

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

'The Pakistani government's growing fear of Dr Mahrang's rising popularity is evident.' 'Her defiance is inspiring.'

Why are writers protesting UK's bulldozer maker JCB?

Why are writers protesting UK's bulldozer maker JCB?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Over 100 writers, translators, and publishers have signed an open letter accusing the "JCB Prize for Literature" of hypocrisy, highlighting the British bulldozer manufacturer's role in demolitions across India and Palestine. They argue that the JCB's involvement in these projects contradicts its purported support for marginalized and diverse writers. The letter was released ahead of the announcement of the JCB Prize for Literature winners on November 23.

IPL 2025 PIX: Clinical Gujarat Titans rout KKR to stay top of IPL

IPL 2025 PIX: Clinical Gujarat Titans rout KKR to stay top of IPL

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans handed defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders an emphatic 39-run loss in the IPL 2025 match in Kolkata on Monday.

KKR Trophy Tour: Get Ready to Party with IPL Trophy

KKR Trophy Tour: Get Ready to Party with IPL Trophy

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The Kolkata Knight Riders have launched a first-of-its-kind Trophy Tour, bringing the IPL trophy to fans nationwide.

Ranji Trophy: Rekhade stuns Mumbai to put Vidarbha in box seat

Ranji Trophy: Rekhade stuns Mumbai to put Vidarbha in box seat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Mumbai were steady at 113 for two at one stage but Rekhade, playing only his second First-Class match, ripped open the Ranji champions' batting line-up, first with an innocuous delivery which claimed the prized scalp of Ajinkya Rahane in the 41st over.

Big boost for women's cricket as ICC announces equal prize money

Big boost for women's cricket as ICC announces equal prize money

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

ICC announced equal prize money for men's and women's teams at ICC events while also making changes to the over-rate sanctions in Test cricket.

Sinner accepts doping ban: What it means for tennis

Sinner accepts doping ban: What it means for tennis

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Sinner's ban began on February 9 and will end on May 4 while he can return to training on April 13. The French Open main draw is scheduled to begin on May 25.

Nazir reveals why he didn't celebrate Rohit's wicket

Nazir reveals why he didn't celebrate Rohit's wicket

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Umar Nazir Mir, a fan of Rohit Sharma, said he couldn't celebrate dismissing the India captain in the Ranji Trophy clash against Mumbai, despite it being a "prized wicket". Nazir picked up 4/41 on the opening day, dismissing Rohit, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube and Hardik Tamore, using the moisture on a fresh wicket to great effect.

Khelo India Para Games 2025: Kaur breaks powerlifting national record

Khelo India Para Games 2025: Kaur breaks powerlifting national record

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Punjab powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur set a new national record in the 45kg category at the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025, lifting 101kg to win the gold medal.

Champions Trophy: India leg of trophy tour concludes

Champions Trophy: India leg of trophy tour concludes

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

"The Trophy Tour has covered all eight participating nations during its global journey and, with the conclusion of India leg, it will now travel to its final stop in Pakistan," the ICC said in a statement on Monday.

'I Prefer Playing Against Human Beings'

'I Prefer Playing Against Human Beings'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

World Chess Champion D Gukesh and World Junior Chess Champion Pranav Venkatesh are from the same school and were classmates till Class 10!

Lakshya Sen sails into King Cup semis

Lakshya Sen sails into King Cup semis

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

India's Lakshya Sen came up with a spirited performance to overcome Hong Kong China's Angus Ng Ka Long in three games

Jyoshna Sabar smashes youth Asian record on way to gold

Jyoshna Sabar smashes youth Asian record on way to gold

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Jyoshna Sabar won the top prize in the 40kg youth girls category by lifting 135kg (60kg snatch + 75kg clean and jerk) at the Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships.

Deepti Sharma Joins UP Police as DSP

Deepti Sharma Joins UP Police as DSP

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Indian cricketer Deepti Sharma achieved a lifelong dream as she proudly donned the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) uniform in Uttar Pradesh.

They must not think ...: Sheikh Hasina issues stern warning

They must not think ...: Sheikh Hasina issues stern warning

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has issued a strong warning against threats to ban her Awami League party, calling the demands "audacious" and accusing Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus of being a "fraud" and "corrupt" for his role in the current interim government. Hasina, who fled Bangladesh in August 2024 following a student-led uprising, claims Yunus assumed power through a "meticulous design" with funding from overseas and misled students and people. She asserts that her Awami League is the legitimate party, with a strong history of fighting for the people's rights, and accuses Yunus and his supporters of having no constitutional basis or people's mandate to rule the country.

Gujarat crush Saurashtra, storm into Ranji semis

Gujarat crush Saurashtra, storm into Ranji semis

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Pacers Priyajit Jadeja and Arzan Nagwaswalla took seven wickets between them as Gujarat thrashed Saurashtra by an innings and 98 runs to enter the Ranji Trophy semifinals.

Gukesh fights back to hold Firouzja

Gukesh fights back to hold Firouzja

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Local hero Vincent Keymer was at his best as he drew the first blood against Fabiano Caruana of the United States. Going in with 1-0 lead with one game to go, the onus is now on Caruana to draw level that will force a tiebreaker.