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Kush Maini to test Alpine F1 car in Abu Dhabi

Kush Maini to test Alpine F1 car in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Kush Maini will get the taste of a modern Formula 1 machinery for the very first time when he takes the wheel of the current Alpine car in the Young Driver Test.

VVS Laxman: 'I dream to start a sports academy'

VVS Laxman: 'I dream to start a sports academy'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Cricketer VVS Laxman talks about his passion and the one man he looks up to.

10-year old Mir overcomes accident for top-10 finish

10-year old Mir overcomes accident for top-10 finish

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Despite the injury, Atiqa vowed to put on a show and her determination saw her climb to 10th from 28th place in the final.

Jwala's Baby Takes First Look At Court!

Jwala's Baby Takes First Look At Court!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Jwala Gutta and her actor-husband Vishnu Vishal, who got married in 2021, welcomed their baby daughter on April 22.

Shafali wants to add more gloss to her trophy cabinet!

Shafali wants to add more gloss to her trophy cabinet!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The World Cup winners' medal is the latest addition to Verma's trophy cabinet, which also includes the 2023 Under-19 World Cup, the 2022 Asia Cup, the 2022 Asian Games gold medal and the 2022 Commonwealth Games silver.

Badminton braces for crisis due to China's duck decline

Badminton braces for crisis due to China's duck decline

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'The supply of feathers has dropped and costs have escalated sharply.'

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that Team India does not need to prepare turning wickets as they can bowl out their opponents with their pace line-up and having another spin-friendly wicket for the second Test against South Africa will be a "big test of their ability".

Messi returning to Barca? No, says club president

Messi returning to Barca? No, says club president

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Messi's return to Barca not realistic, says club president Laporta

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Anuya, Pranjali Fire India to Air Pistol 1-2 at Deaflympics

Anuya, Pranjali Fire India to Air Pistol 1-2 at Deaflympics

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

In men's 10m air pistol, Abhinav Deshwal, who equalled the Qualification World Record, won silver to take India's medal tally in shooting to seven after two days of competition.

PIX: Real Madrid end losing streak; Kane rescues Bayern

PIX: Real Madrid end losing streak; Kane rescues Bayern

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Inter edge Genoa to go top

CSK's Youth Gamble Signals Post-Dhoni Thinking

CSK's Youth Gamble Signals Post-Dhoni Thinking

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Spending more than US$3 million (Rs 28.40 crore) and nearly 60 percent of their purse on players, who can proverbially be termed as wet behind the ears, does display a change in mindset.

PM: Young MP footballers to train under German coach

PM: Young MP footballers to train under German coach

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Prime Minister earlier revealed during Lex Fridman's show that the passion for the sport in that village is so intense that their annual football match attracts between 20,000 to 25,000 spectators from neighbouring areas.

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi's touchdown in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday sent the city into a frenzy.

Laureus World Sports Awards to be held in Madrid on April 22

Laureus World Sports Awards to be held in Madrid on April 22

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The 25th Laureus World Sports Awards will take place in Madrid, Spain on April 22, it was announced on Wednesday.

Renuka Thakur: Fulfilling Her Father's Dream With WC Glory

Renuka Thakur: Fulfilling Her Father's Dream With WC Glory

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'We are happy as our daughter has reached here today and we wish that all girls should go forward and pray to God to keep the youth away from drugs.'

Indian teen Maaya Rajeshwaran enters US Open Jr 2nd round

Indian teen Maaya Rajeshwaran enters US Open Jr 2nd round

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi overcame China's Zhang-Qian Wei to enter the second round of the junior girls' singles event at the US Open.

'US visa issues won't affect 2026 FIFA World Cup'

'US visa issues won't affect 2026 FIFA World Cup'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

France football great Marcel Desailly does not feel that visa issues relating to entering the United States will have any impact on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Hylo Open: Kiran George stuns world No.13; Lakshya in QFs

Hylo Open: Kiran George stuns world No.13; Lakshya in QFs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Lakshya, the 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, eased past compatriot S Subramanian 21-14, 21-11, while Rakshitha overcame Shriyanshi Valishetty 19-21, 21-8, 21-13 in another all-Indian contest that clocked 58 minutes.

Meet Harikrishnan A Ra: India's 87th chess GM

Meet Harikrishnan A Ra: India's 87th chess GM

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Harikrishnan A Ra earned his third GM-norm at the La Plagne International Chess Festival in France on Friday.

Vishy Anand's Academy: Where Chess Champions Are Made

Vishy Anand's Academy: Where Chess Champions Are Made

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi and Vaishali have trained at the Westbridge Anand Chess Academy (WACA) that the bespectacled chess wizard set up four years ago in Chennai. The 18-year-old Gukesh and the 19-year-old Praggnanandhaa have often stated that they would not be where they are without "Vishy sir".

Sania Mirza prioritises mentoring over AITA role

Sania Mirza prioritises mentoring over AITA role

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'But it's not something that I really focus on. That's not really my goal.'

No farewell yet, as Lovlina sets sights on World title

No farewell yet, as Lovlina sets sights on World title

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

'I would have quit if I'd have won Paris Olympic medal'

PIX: Sunderland halt Arsenal's streak; Chelsea go 2nd

PIX: Sunderland halt Arsenal's streak; Chelsea go 2nd

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday

PICS: A Reunion for the Ages as Fedal Meet in Spain

PICS: A Reunion for the Ages as Fedal Meet in Spain

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Roger and Mirka was also seen speaking with a few students of the Academy.

'Those who taunted me and my family are now applauding'

'Those who taunted me and my family are now applauding'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

"I didn't even know there was an Indian women's cricket team," said pacer Kranti Goud as she reminisced her journey from Madhya Pradesh's obscure Ghuwara village to the very top of the sport she picked up by chance.

Valishetty caps dream run with first BWF Super 100 crown

Valishetty caps dream run with first BWF Super 100 crown

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Young Indian shuttler Shriyanshi Valishetty clinched her maiden BWF Super 100 title in the women's singles category at the $120,000 Al Ain Masters, defeating compatriot Tasnim Mir in a pulsating three-game final in Al Ain, the UAE, on Sunday.

'The way they put their body on the line, love it'

'The way they put their body on the line, love it'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has lauded the energy and commitment of his teammates on the opening day of training ahead of the Asia Cup

Padukone Academy-Infosys to groom young shuttlers

Padukone Academy-Infosys to groom young shuttlers

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The Infosys Foundation will provide a fund of Rs 16 crore, which will be spent for the next five years.

Indian Women Create Their 1983 Moment

Indian Women Create Their 1983 Moment

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

If the men of 1983 gave India a reason to dream, the women of 2025 could give it something rarer -- the courage to live that dream in full daylight, under an open sky that finally belongs to them, points out Prem Panicker.

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'If there's no financial support, talent doesn't get a chance to blossom.'

The Teen Who Stunned Sindhu!

The Teen Who Stunned Sindhu!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'When I played against Sindhu didi in China, I am happy I managed to play better than I did last time.'

SC grants relief to shuttler Lakshya Sen in forgery case

SC grants relief to shuttler Lakshya Sen in forgery case

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The FIR, filed in December 2022 by M G Nagaraja, alleged that the 24-year-old Paris Olympian, along with his brother Chirag Sen, had fudged their age to get into playing age-group tournaments since 2010.

PIX: Tendulkar rolls back the years as India Masters thrash England

PIX: Tendulkar rolls back the years as India Masters thrash England

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The iconic Sachin Tendulkar rolled back the years with a 21-ball 34 as India Masters notched up a convincing nine-wicket win against England.

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Mannepalli, Sen storm into Macau Open semis

Mannepalli, Sen storm into Macau Open semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A gold medallist at the 37th National Games, Mannepalli was trailing 4-7 in the first game before rallying to 12-9. He then took control and scored six straight points from 15-11 to seal the game.

Anand, Kasparov renew rivalry in Clutch Chess duel

Anand, Kasparov renew rivalry in Clutch Chess duel

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Anand and Kasparov last duelled in 2021 at the Zagreb Grand Chess Tour Blitz, where Anand won both their games.

How Guwahati Welcomed the Women's World Cup Trophy

How Guwahati Welcomed the Women's World Cup Trophy

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Guwahati's cricketing spirit took center stage as it played host to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour

Pune shooters miss flight after airport security 'delay'

Pune shooters miss flight after airport security 'delay'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Security check 'delay' at Pune airport causes 6 shooters to miss flight to Goa tournament

Why This Tendulkar Didn't Become A Cricketer

Why This Tendulkar Didn't Become A Cricketer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'I have played gully cricket, but never thought about it.'