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BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The BJP tweeted a video of Rahul Gandhi apparently at a nightclub in Nepal, inviting a strong response from the Congress which said he was in the friendly country to attend the marriage function of a journalist friend and that it is not a crime to attend weddings of family and friends.

How models are spending their time in self-isolation

How models are spending their time in self-isolation

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Staying at home is the best way to fight coronavirus and this is how models are self-isolating themselves.

The top men's contenders at the French Open

The top men's contenders at the French Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

A look at the top men's contenders at the 2020 French Open.

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A summary of Monday's action at the US Open.

'Symbol of the city' Lazio's Immobile wins European Golden Shoe

'Symbol of the city' Lazio's Immobile wins European Golden Shoe

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'This is the highest point of my career. When I look at this award it makes me even more determined to win more.'

Italy to allow fans at tennis, F1 and two Serie A games

Italy to allow fans at tennis, F1 and two Serie A games

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Professional sports events in Italy have been played without fans since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, although some supporters have been allowed into pre-season soccer friendlies.

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

MP was a good team but it was Pandit, who brought about changes that were required to transform it into a champion team

Hrithik, Aamir, Ranveer refused Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Hrithik, Aamir, Ranveer refused Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

When the top stars refused to play Milkha Singh, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra went down another route. A riveting excerpt from the director's memoir The Stranger In The Mirror.

Xi's no show at COP26 a big mistake: Biden

Xi's no show at COP26 a big mistake: Biden

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Speaking at his closing press conference at the COP26 Summit, Biden expressed disappointment over with Chinese actions on climate in Rome, and also the lack of willingness for Chinese President Xi Jinping to show up at either the G20 or COP26 summit.

Wrestling legend Sushil's Tokyo Olympic dreams over?

Wrestling legend Sushil's Tokyo Olympic dreams over?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will go ahead with the trials in the men's freestyle 74kg category despite a postponement request from the injured Sushil Kumar. Sushil, who has been struggling to revive his career, has pulled out of Friday's trials citing a hand injury and had requested trials in his category to be postponed.

'Beast from the East' slams Europe with heavy snow

'Beast from the East' slams Europe with heavy snow

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Europeans are feeling the effects of the "Beast from the East," which refers to frigid winds blowing east to west from Siberia toward the United Kingdom. Temperatures have plunged as much as 20 degrees Celsius below average for this time of year, thanks to these frigid winds. Take a look at how Europe is coping after being dumped with heavy snow.

Parties during Covid scandal: 4 top aides of UK PM quit

Parties during Covid scandal: 4 top aides of UK PM quit

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Johnson's longstanding policy chief Munira Mirza, chief of staff Dan Rosenfield, principal private secretary Martin Reynolds, and communications director Jack Doyle all left their posts within hours of each other on Thursday, days after a damning investigation revealed that multiple parties took place at Downing Street while the rest of the United Kingdom was living under strict COVID-19 lockdown rules.

Marauding Italy first to make knockouts

Marauding Italy first to make knockouts

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

With this win Italy have extended their unbeaten run to 29 games, the last 10 coming off wins where they have scored 31 goals and conceded none.

PIX: Totti meets girl who woke from coma after his message

PIX: Totti meets girl who woke from coma after his message

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Ilenia Matilli, 19, has been in hospital since December, after a car crash which killed her best friend. In her gradual awakening from a coma, a video message of support from former AS Roma great Francesco Totti played a part.

COVID positive Milkha Singh stable in ICU; wife's condition deteriorates

COVID positive Milkha Singh stable in ICU; wife's condition deteriorates

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh is 'better and more stable' as he battles COVID-19 in the ICU of the PGIMER hospital in Chandigarh and also received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi enquiring about his health on Friday.

Will there be Sacred Games 3? Find out!

Will there be Sacred Games 3? Find out!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'Whatever had to be said from the original novel has already been said.' 'There is nothing left in Vikram Chandra's novel to be put in Season 3.'

PICS: England cruise past Ukraine into Euro semis

PICS: England cruise past Ukraine into Euro semis

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Harry Kane scored twice as England stormed into the European Championship semi-finals for the first time in 25 years thrashing Ukraine 4-0 on Saturday to book a clash with Denmark.

Injury-hit Osaka heads to French Open after 'rocky' clay season

Injury-hit Osaka heads to French Open after 'rocky' clay season

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The 21-year-old is looking to become just the 11th woman to claim a third consecutive Grand Slam title.

Italian Open SF: Nadal vs Tsitsipas, Djokovic vs Schwartzman

Italian Open SF: Nadal vs Tsitsipas, Djokovic vs Schwartzman

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Johanna Konta progressed to the Italian Open semi-finals on Friday, but Roger Federer and Naomi Osaka were forced to withdraw with injury problems. World number one Osaka pulled out of her quarter-final meeting with Kiki Bertens due to a thumb injury before 37-year-old Federer announced his withdrawal because of a problem to his right leg.

PIX: Travelling the world with Amy Jackson

PIX: Travelling the world with Amy Jackson

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Living out of a suitcase has probably never been as much fun!

'I'll be alright in 3-4 days': Milkha, the eternal optimist

'I'll be alright in 3-4 days': Milkha, the eternal optimist

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

And it was this lifestyle that he was banking on to recover.

No French Open wildcard for two-time champion Maria Sharapova

No French Open wildcard for two-time champion Maria Sharapova

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The 30-year-old Russian, who made her comeback last month after serving a suspension following a positive test for heart drug meldonium at last year's Australian Open, had hoped for a favour from the French Tennis Federation (FFT) because her ranking, currently 211, does not warrant an automatic place.

Pope remembers fellow Argentine Diego affectionately

Pope remembers fellow Argentine Diego affectionately

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Pope Francis is a lifelong fan of the Buenos Aires San Lorenzo soccer team.

French Open to allow just 1,000 people a day

French Open to allow just 1,000 people a day

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The French Open will be able to welcome only 1,000 people a day, including players, staff and organisers, down from the 5,000 spectators it had hoped for,

Top men's contenders at 2019 French Open

Top men's contenders at 2019 French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Here are eight men to watch on the Roland Garros clay.

Pix: Freaking hot bikini styles for summer

Pix: Freaking hot bikini styles for summer

Rediff.com9 May 2018

These bikini styles will make you feel like a beach goddess.

Sharapova seeks redemption on Roland Garros clay

Sharapova seeks redemption on Roland Garros clay

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Maria Sharapova was dogged by injury and controversy as she tried to get her career back on track.

Milkha Singh is stable, don't create rumours about him: Rijiju

Milkha Singh is stable, don't create rumours about him: Rijiju

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju also quashed the rumours and wished Milkha a speedy recovery.

Osaka adjusting to clay in time for French Open

Osaka adjusting to clay in time for French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Looking to improve her claycourt skills, she spent a bit of time at 11-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal's academy.

Can you do this JIGSAW puzzle?

Can you do this JIGSAW puzzle?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Can you put the Colosseum together?

Injured Marcelo to miss Real's Champions League match at Roma

Injured Marcelo to miss Real's Champions League match at Roma

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Real Madrid full back Marcelo looks set to miss the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie away to AS Roma next week after dislocating his shoulder.

Beaten Tsitsipas has faith in his game

Beaten Tsitsipas has faith in his game

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The 22-year-old, who was looking to become the first Greek player to win a Grand Slam title, is, however, confident that he is on the right path to break the dominance of the two players who have won 11 of the last 12 majors.

Mancini targets semis, urges Italy to entertain in Euro 2020 opener

Mancini targets semis, urges Italy to entertain in Euro 2020 opener

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Italy face Turkey at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Friday in the tournament's first match.

Seeds tumble in first round at French Open

Seeds tumble in first round at French Open

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

It was a poor day for former women's Grand Slam champions with Canada's Bianca Andreescu becoming the highest women's seed to fall at the French Open so far, losing a three-hour marathon against Tamara Zidansek.

Why Did The Pope Visit The Russian Embassy?

Why Did The Pope Visit The Russian Embassy?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

It stands to reason that at the meeting on Friday, Pope Francis conveyed to the Kremlin, some message in regard of the developments in Ukraine. The long duration of the meeting in the Russian embassy flags that it was substantive. Indeed, it took place even as the first Russian tank column was sighted on the outskirts of Kyiv, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

COVID-positive, how did he play in Hamburg Open?

COVID-positive, how did he play in Hamburg Open?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Frenchman Benoit Paire was allowed to play in the Hamburg Open despite testing positive for COVID-19 because the 'rules are different' in Germany.

Ukraine War Has Reduced Russia To An Even Lesser Power

Ukraine War Has Reduced Russia To An Even Lesser Power

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The fault line between the West and Russia has widened into a deep chasm and this is likely to endure in the foreseeable future. Far from forcing its way into the European tent, Russia may be reduced to the status of an even more sullen and weakened bystander on its periphery. The US appears to have won this hand with little cost to itself, observes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Djokovic clinches sixth year-end No. 1 ranking to tie Sampras

Djokovic clinches sixth year-end No. 1 ranking to tie Sampras

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Novak Djokovic has sealed the year-end men's world number one tennis ranking for the sixth time to go level with childhood hero Pete Sampras after closest rival Rafael Nadal opted against playing in the ATP Tour event in Sofia next week.

Milkha Singh on the Race of his Life

Milkha Singh on the Race of his Life

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

'Somehow the Flying Sikh has endured in people's memory.'

Hey! Look who's here!

Hey! Look who's here!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The wild wander to the city in these times of the coronavirus.