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Will India's Olympic dreams depend on cricket?

Will India's Olympic dreams depend on cricket?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Sebastian Coe, frontrunner for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency, has hailed the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, stating it will open up new markets, crucial for the Olympic movement's growth. He emphasized the sport's extensive support base beyond South Asia, particularly in major cities with large South Asian communities.

Report reveals how India hit targets deep inside Pakistan

Report reveals how India hit targets deep inside Pakistan

Rediff.com15 May 2025

India's strikes on Pakistan damaged runways and structures across at least six airfields, according to a visual analysis by The Washington Post, which experts said were the most significant attacks of their kind in decades of simmering conflict between the two nations.

How Well Has Akshay Remade South Movies?

How Well Has Akshay Remade South Movies?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

From the 'khiladi' brand of movies rocking his boat to a love for starring in biopics and scripts inspired by true stories to headlining endless remakes of South Indian hits, there's a pattern to the man and his methods.

'Zakirbhai, It Was An Honour To Have Played With You'

'Zakirbhai, It Was An Honour To Have Played With You'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'We played at Zakir's request. It was an amazing experience for me playing with a famous tabla player's son.'

British national detained for entering Puri temple, assaulting cops

British national detained for entering Puri temple, assaulting cops

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

When the police personnel stopped him and asked him to leave the temple premises as non-Hindus are not allowed entry into the temple, Thomas allegedly assaulted the cops, they said.

OTT This Week: Romance, Revenge, Robots

OTT This Week: Romance, Revenge, Robots

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Sukanya Verma lists everything that's there on OTT this week.

London ex-teacher paid money to have children in India sexually abused

London ex-teacher paid money to have children in India sexually abused

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A former deputy head teacher of a London primary school has pleaded guilty to paying and instructing teenagers in India to abuse younger children.

Photographs To Amaze, Stun You!

Photographs To Amaze, Stun You!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Sony World Photography Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Sebastian Coe backs India's strong 2036 Olympics bid

Sebastian Coe backs India's strong 2036 Olympics bid

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Sebastian Coe, a contender for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president's post, believes India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is a "strong case" but acknowledges that the competition will be intense with several other countries vying for the honor. Coe, considered a frontrunner in the race to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president, expressed his support for India's commitment to global sport and the Olympic movement.

'India's Response Will Be Big'

'India's Response Will Be Big'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'Diplomatic and economic responses are first announced and then implemented. A military response is announced only after it is done.'

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

What India's Absence In WTC Final Cost Lord's

What India's Absence In WTC Final Cost Lord's

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Lord's suffers a loss of 4 million pounds in ticket sales due to India's absence in WTC final.

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to carpet London in notes of 50 British pound almost four times over.

EPL PIX: Liverpool clear after Arsenal held; Man City thrash Palace

EPL PIX: Liverpool clear after Arsenal held; Man City thrash Palace

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

EPL PIX: Arsenal's title hopes hit; Chelsea go fourth

EPL PIX: Arsenal's title hopes hit; Chelsea go fourth

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Pahalgam Attack: 'Munir Would Have Known'

Pahalgam Attack: 'Munir Would Have Known'

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Pakistan's only concern has been while they were on the FATF watch list was to distance their State institutions and organs from any direct connection with the actual execution of militancy inside Kashmir.'

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

18 T20Is, 10 Tests, 12 ODIs coming up!

Nissanka smashes century as SL batter England, avoid sweep

Nissanka smashes century as SL batter England, avoid sweep

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Earlier on Sunday, bad light stopped play with the Lankans needing 125 more runs to secure a well-deserved turnaround victory in the third Test against England and avoid a 3-0 series whitewash.

PIX: England tighten grip on third Test as Sri Lanka stumble

PIX: England tighten grip on third Test as Sri Lanka stumble

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the third Test between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval on Saturday

Terror suspect escapes from London jail that lodges Nirav Modi

Terror suspect escapes from London jail that lodges Nirav Modi

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Former British Army soldier Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, who was awaiting trial on charges of breaching the UK's Official Secrets Act at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London, escaped allegedly by clinging to the under-carriage of a delivery van.

Who Are Bollywood's Fashion Princesses?

Who Are Bollywood's Fashion Princesses?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'I have the courage to make mistakes,' says Designer Anamika Khanna, who has brought India international renown.

London attack: Suspect with hoax bomb killed, 3 hurt

London attack: Suspect with hoax bomb killed, 3 hurt

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The incident in Streatham was part of an active counter-terror operation during which the male suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. A device strapped on his body was later established as fake at the end of the attack, which counter-terror officers believe to be "Islamist-related".

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Proprietors Yadgar Marker and his daughter Phiroza launched a "Save India Club" appeal as they fought to keep it going but have now announced its impending closure.

Huge Ports Deal Sparks US-China Tensions

Huge Ports Deal Sparks US-China Tensions

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The $22.8 billion CK Hutchison ports deal intensifies geopolitical tensions between the US and China. Chinese media has already called it 'a betrayal of all Chinese people'. Shyam G Menon explains how the proposed sale will reshapes global trade infrastructure.

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Following the series win, BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted: 'A wonderful end to this series and kudos to our boys for sealing it 3-1!'

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

'I didn't know that we'd won kind of everything until half an hour ago but that's always the aim.'

Why Didn't Rohit Fly To London?

Why Didn't Rohit Fly To London?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Rohit Sharma reportedly delayed his departure for the UK for personal reasons.

Elton John Loses His Eyesight

Elton John Loses His Eyesight

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

During a gala performance of his new musical The Devil Wears Prada in London, Elton John revealed physically unable to see the show, due to ongoing problems with his eyesight.

Will Deepika Deliver Her Baby Here?

Will Deepika Deliver Her Baby Here?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

It could be the H N Reliance hospital in south Mumbai, which has seen quite a few celebrity babies being born.

Tour for Champions Trophy commences in Pakistan

Tour for Champions Trophy commences in Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Sources in the PCB yesterday said the trophy tour was planned in consultation and with the approval of the ICC and it was not a unilateral decision of the PCB.

'Rahane's form crucial for India during South Africa tour'

'Rahane's form crucial for India during South Africa tour'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Ajinkya Rahane's assured approach in the middle has been the hallmark of his comeback and the Indian team will need him to maintain form when it tours South Africa later this year.

EPL PIX: Man City held to draw; Forest boost top 4 hopes

EPL PIX: Man City held to draw; Forest boost top 4 hopes

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Champions Manchester City could only muster a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

London knife attacker quiet, nice schoolboy

London knife attacker quiet, nice schoolboy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

"He was a quiet, nice kid who had banter with people. He was just a nice kid. I have seen some reports that say he was bullied but it was just banter - he gave back as good as he got."

Jaiswal's baptism by fire: Can he survive the Aussie attack?

Jaiswal's baptism by fire: Can he survive the Aussie attack?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Jaiswal has made a reputation as one of the most ferocious Test openers in a long time, capable of scoring fast and big both.

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to Vikhroli, then a village 30 km outside of Mumbai and a Godrej township, and was there from 1966 to 1968.

South Korean Park to get London Games medal: Source

South Korean Park to get London Games medal: Source

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

South Korean footballer Park Jong-woo will receive his bronze medal from the 2012 London Olympics despite triggering a diplomatic row in a match against Japan, an Olympic source told Reuters on Tuesday.

Recipe: Bethica's Rui Macher Rezala

Recipe: Bethica's Rui Macher Rezala

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A fragrant, spiced yoghurt-cashew curry is the place for fillets of rohu.

Hasina's UK travel plans hit roadblock, to stay in India

Hasina's UK travel plans hit roadblock, to stay in India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Hasina was set to travel to London from India but is now contemplating other options after the British government indicated she may not get legal protection in the UK against any possible investigation, they said.

President Murmu to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London

President Murmu to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 at her Balmoral Castle summer residence in Scotland on September 8, will be laid to rest at a state funeral at Westminster Abbey on September 19.

Brics likely to focus on closer energy partnerships among members

Brics likely to focus on closer energy partnerships among members

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The 16th Brics Summit beginning Tuesday in Kazan, Russia, is expected to see more focus on creating a sharper energy policy for Brics that ensures closer partnership among members in both energy security and energy transition, official sources said. The same is expected to be a part of the Kazan declaration, currently being negotiated, they added.