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European C'ships: Teen Kolesnikov achieves remarkable 'double-double'

European C'ships: Teen Kolesnikov achieves remarkable 'double-double'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The 18-year-old, who broke the world record in Saturday's 50m event, smashed his own world junior mark while winning the 100m final in a Russian senior record of 52.53 seconds.

EPL PIX: Reds on track for points record; City thump Newcastle

EPL PIX: Reds on track for points record; City thump Newcastle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday

Ozil shines on return as Arsenal crush PSG in Singapore

Ozil shines on return as Arsenal crush PSG in Singapore

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Arsenal fielded a strong team with Ozil installed as captain and the Premier League side soon took control against weakened opposition, given the time and space they will not be afforded when the domestic campaign kicks off in August.

Super Sindhu conquers Marin to win her maiden India Open title

Super Sindhu conquers Marin to win her maiden India Open title

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu beat Olympic and world champion Carolina Marin in the Indian Open final, in New Delhi, on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Anas, Hima bag gold in Czech Republic

Sports Shorts: Anas, Hima bag gold in Czech Republic

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

PIX: Man City crush Liverpool, extend lead at the top

PIX: Man City crush Liverpool, extend lead at the top

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Tottenham moved up to seventh place with 36 points from 22 games

Now, Baahubali books and video games!

Now, Baahubali books and video games!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

India's cue sport king Pankaj Advani wins 20th world title

India's cue sport king Pankaj Advani wins 20th world title

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The 33-year-old from Bengaluru overcame Nay Thway Oo of Myanmar in a high-quality final. After bossing the '150-up' format, Advani will now compete in the longer version, 'Up' format, commences immediately.

'Sushmita has that amazing aura about her'

'Sushmita has that amazing aura about her'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'I regard her as Miss Universe, but not for the reason that most people do.' 'When she is talking to you, she makes you feel like you are the only one in this universe.'

MUST READ: 10 things you didn't know about Stephen Hawking

MUST READ: 10 things you didn't know about Stephen Hawking

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

In 2012 Rediff.com had published a feature on the rare aspects of Hawking's life and work, based on a feature by popular edutainment website HowStuffWorks, which we reproduce.

Will stand with India in confronting threats it faces: Biden

Will stand with India in confronting threats it faces: Biden

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

"Fifteen years ago, I was leading the efforts to approve the historic civil nuclear deal with India. I said that if the US and India became closer friends and partners, then the world will be a safer place," Biden, who was vice-president in the Obama administration, said while addressing the Indian-American community on India's Independence Day.

India's Mars mission isn't about science, but spectacle

India's Mars mission isn't about science, but spectacle

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The Mars mission is overwhelmingly irrelevant to space science and won't advance the frontiers of knowledge. It will divert attention from the real technological challenges facing the Indian space programme, and will further distort our science and technology priorities, says Praful Bidwai.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

Indian football: Pandita rescues Goa; Real Kashmir win

Indian football: Pandita rescues Goa; Real Kashmir win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The draw, Goa's sixth on the trot, helped the Gaurs climb to the third spot on the table.

How To Win An Oscar

How To Win An Oscar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Joaquin Phoneix (Joker) and Renne Zellweger (Judy) should keep their fingers crossed, says Kumar Abishek.

Sports Shorts: Al-Hilal cry foul over Champions League 'blunders'

Sports Shorts: Al-Hilal cry foul over Champions League 'blunders'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Saudi club Al-Hilal have furiously demanded a formal probe into the appointment of the referees for the Asian Champions League final, which they lost 1-0 on aggregate to Australia's Western Sydney Wanderers last weekend.

Where are the leaders who can inspire our youth?

Where are the leaders who can inspire our youth?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

'Are moving towards a political culture that provides more space for violence and a paranoid political rhetoric,' asks Nitin Desai.

'A lot of students would love to stay back in India, but...'

'A lot of students would love to stay back in India, but...'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Why are students being forced to go abroad to study?

'Lockdown has improved my relations with my sister Huma'

'Lockdown has improved my relations with my sister Huma'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'It's like as if God was telling us that we have not spent time with each other despite being siblings, so now you have to spend time and talk.'

Avengers Endgame: An emotionally draining, exhilarating, electrifying goodbye

Avengers Endgame: An emotionally draining, exhilarating, electrifying goodbye

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Did I cry? Yes. Did I smile? Yes. Did I get goosebumps? YES! Do I want to watch it again? Of course! Do I believe this is the end? Not quite. Sukanya Verma gets emotional watching Avengers Endgame.

Vivo NEX: Should you wait for this bezel-less phone?

Vivo NEX: Should you wait for this bezel-less phone?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

As the race for edge-to-edge phone displays continue, Vivo leads the way in its new flagship Vivo NEX series.

Soccer PIX: Bayern reclaim top spot

Soccer PIX: Bayern reclaim top spot

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Champions Bayern Munich eased past hosts Fortuna Duesseldorf 4-1 on Sunday with winger Kingsley Coman scoring twice, to go a point clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

PHOTOS: Pollard's late blast helps MI edge past Punjab

PHOTOS: Pollard's late blast helps MI edge past Punjab

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The XUV300, Mahindra's second compact SUV, is so packed with segment-firsts that it is sure to send shockwaves among competitors.

Reliance Games reveals its ambitious global plans

Reliance Games reveals its ambitious global plans

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

We will do 7-8 high-end games for global markets every year, Manish Agarwal, CEO, Reliance Games

Won't stitch tie-ups at the cost of state leaders' interest: Congress

Won't stitch tie-ups at the cost of state leaders' interest: Congress

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Surjewala made the case for state-specific alliances while arguing for a larger coalition with like-minded parties in 'national interest'.

Meet Bollywood's BUSIEST Actors

Meet Bollywood's BUSIEST Actors

Rediff.com20 May 2019

There are 11 actors, who are among Bollywood's busiest, working on multiple films simultaneously. Just who are they?

We are all Americans!

We are all Americans!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'What Kamala Harris' rise and rise underscores is that our old ways of identifying the Indian-American Diaspora need to change...' 'None of this detracts from her Indian-American identity, which makes us feel as if we are Americans too,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

Rediff.com10 May 2021

India is in the midst of its biggest crisis since Independence. It is a national emergency and begs to be dealt with. Politics can wait. Lives need to be saved. We need to vaccinate India at a pace faster than any country in the world, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Liverpool are back in business: Klopp

Liverpool are back in business: Klopp

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Liverpool, five-times European champions and last season's Champions League runners-up, eased past the Bavarians and into the quarter-finals with two goals from Sadio Mane and one from Virgil van Dijk after a goalless first leg at Anfield.

In the past four years, Adidas' net profit margin jumped highest among rivals

In the past four years, Adidas' net profit margin jumped highest among rivals

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Adidas' profit after tax has grown to Rs 140 crore in 2017-18.

Messi gem lifts Barcelona eight points clear of Atletico

Messi gem lifts Barcelona eight points clear of Atletico

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City beat champions Chelsea 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday to extend their lead to 18 points and leave the London side further adrift from the Champions League qualification spots.

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

From sports to history, Rediff reader Sabyasachi Dutta shares a selection of books for you to add to your reading list in 2020.

India will look to form settled squad before World Cup

India will look to form settled squad before World Cup

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

The World Cup is just a couple of months away, and even after even a 0-2 loss in the just-concluded T20 series there won't be any shift in plans as far as skipper Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri are concerned.

When Gatlin was second best again...

When Gatlin was second best again...

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

After two decisive defeats at the hands of Usain Bolt in the space of five days, Justin Gatlin is showing the strain.

Mandhana's blazing knock in vain as India lose to New Zealand

Mandhana's blazing knock in vain as India lose to New Zealand

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Smriti Mandhana smashed 58 from just 34 balls but a middle order collapse saw India lose to New Zealand by 23 runs in the first T20 International.

When you come after Americans, we go after you: Highlights from Obama's State of the Union address

When you come after Americans, we go after you: Highlights from Obama's State of the Union address

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Highlights from US president's final state of the union address.

Creating urban commons

Creating urban commons

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

If we can come up with ways of sharing property rights on the internet, why not do something similar in urban spaces, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

With Rafale deal stuck, Germany says Eurofighter option ready

With Rafale deal stuck, Germany says Eurofighter option ready

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

It asserted that the jets are 'good' both in terms of quality and price.

BJP now looking for Gen Next leader in UP

BJP now looking for Gen Next leader in UP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

With the party leadership having entrusted a key state like Maharashtra in the hands of Gen Next, the Bharatiya Janata Party is currently busy scanning the dossiers of several Uttar Pradesh leaders so that it could zero in on a youth who could be groomed as the party's potential chief minister when the state assembly goes to polls in 2017.