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I asked terrorists to kill me too, but they said...: K'taka bizman's wife

I asked terrorists to kill me too, but they said...: K'taka bizman's wife

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

A businessman from Shivamogga district in Karnataka was shot dead by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, his family said. Manjunath Rao (47) was with his wife and son when terrorists opened fire on tourists in a meadow near Pahalgam. The attack left several tourists dead and at least 20 injured. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah condemned the attack and expressed condolences to the family, assuring them of all support.

'The one who really scares me is Bumrah'

'The one who really scares me is Bumrah'

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'I don't know who's my favourite, but the one who really scares me is Bumrah, I mean, you know, probably the best bowler in the world.'

Arrested on CM's order: RCB official tells HC

Arrested on CM's order: RCB official tells HC

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The Karnataka high court on Monday did not grant interim relief to Nikhil Sosale, head of marketing, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who was arrested on June 6 in connection with the fatal stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and adjourned the matter for hearing on Tuesday.

Olympic Champ Snyder Arrested in Prostitution Sting

Olympic Champ Snyder Arrested in Prostitution Sting

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The news comes just days after Snyder was announced as a marquee addition to the newly formed Real American Freestyle wrestling league, a venture that has attracted attention with pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan at the helm as commissioner.

Coronavirus: Trump hopes US sport can resume soon

Coronavirus: Trump hopes US sport can resume soon

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

US President Donald Trump told sports commissioners on Saturday he hopes that their leagues and competitions, which have been suspended by the coronavirus outbreak, would soon be back in action. At a later White House briefing, Trump said commissioners from the NFL, NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer were among those on the call.

NADA suspends coach Ramesh for 'complicity' in doping

NADA suspends coach Ramesh for 'complicity' in doping

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Junior National team chief coach Ramesh Nagpuri was suspended by the National Anti Doping Agency for "complicity" in doping and seven athletes were in dock for "evading" tests after a slew of dope cases rocked Indian athletics.

Canadian ice-skater suspended for sexual misconduct

Canadian ice-skater suspended for sexual misconduct

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The allegation has not been proven in court.

New face in Indian Track & Field coaching

New face in Indian Track & Field coaching

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Olympic champion Elaine Thompson's mentor Jerry Holness joins as Indian women's 400m coach

World Champion Gukesh Big Fan Favourite In Singapore!

World Champion Gukesh Big Fan Favourite In Singapore!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Newly crowned World chess champion D Gukesh was felicitated by the Indian community in Singapore on Saturday.

Trump Renames Gulf Of Mexico To...

Trump Renames Gulf Of Mexico To...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

On Sunday, February 9, 2025, US President Donald J Trump became the first sitting US president to attend a Super Bowl, making an appearance at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player for 2024

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player for 2024

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

In his first full MLS season after joining Miami in July 2023, Lionel Messi had 20 goals and 16 assists in 19 matches while his club set a league record with a 74-point campaign before a stunning first-round elimination from the play-offs.

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

ICC chairperson Jay Shah has been inducted into the newly formed World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, an independent group that will discuss the future of cricket at the Lord's on June 7 and 8.

Praful Patel's tenure as AIFF president violates Sports Code: Sports Ministry tells SC

Praful Patel's tenure as AIFF president violates Sports Code: Sports Ministry tells SC

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Praful Patel has no mandate to continue as All India Football Federation (AIFF) president as he has already served three terms and the national body should hold elections without further delay, the Sports Ministry informed the Supreme Court.

Neeraj, Dinesh Karthik for India-UK 'Week of Sport'

Neeraj, Dinesh Karthik for India-UK 'Week of Sport'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The British government launched the 'India-UK Week of Sport' on Monday to celebrate the incredible "living bridge" between both nations to mark India's 75th year of Independence.

NBA's Silver among those advising Trump on sports restart

NBA's Silver among those advising Trump on sports restart

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The NBA postponed its season last month when it learned that one of its players had tested positive for the coronavirus and other leagues quickly followed suit, bringing a halt to the professional sports calendar.

PIX: Messi, Hollywood And Gaza Protestor At Super Bowl

PIX: Messi, Hollywood And Gaza Protestor At Super Bowl

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Stars Watch As Eagles Win Super Bowl; Serena steals show at half-time

'He was simply larger than life'

'He was simply larger than life'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The Denver Nuggets, who took Mutombo in the first round of the 1991 draft, said in a statement they were "heartbroken" by his passing.

Sachin Tendulkar to make T20 comeback in new league!

Sachin Tendulkar to make T20 comeback in new league!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar will be back in action on a cricket field as he will feature in the inaugural International Masters League (IML), a six-team T20 competition, to be held later this year across three venues.

Strong ratings boost momentum for women's sport

Strong ratings boost momentum for women's sport

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has pushed back on suggestions that the pandemic would set the sport back.

Who Is Jay Shah Meeting?

Who Is Jay Shah Meeting?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

BCCI Secretary Jay Amit Shah met with National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell in New York. This meeting marks the first interaction between the heads of the world's two most popular sporting leagues: The IPL and the American football league, the NFL.

Pro Kabaddi League: Tanwar is costliest buy on Day 1

Pro Kabaddi League: Tanwar is costliest buy on Day 1

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

PKL season 11 records highest number of crorepatis in league's history

Navratilova calls for tennis commissioner

Navratilova calls for tennis commissioner

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

The 47-year-old legend believes she could succeed in mediating between the conflicting interests in the sport.\n\n

ECI Factor Gives BJP Poll Advantage!

ECI Factor Gives BJP Poll Advantage!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'Unlike in the sporting arena, where sports federations moved from partisan to impartial referees, in Indian democracy's biggest festival, it appears we are moving backward from unbiased and objective to one-sided and partisan,' observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

2-time PGA tour winner American golfer Murray dies at 30

2-time PGA tour winner American golfer Murray dies at 30

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Grayson Murray died on Saturday, a day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas

How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Huge tri-colour-themed banners have been put up along the Kartavya Path while the theme for this year's tableaux that would roll down the boulevard where the annual Republic Day celebrations take place is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas', focusing on 75 years of the enactment of the Constitution.

Why Team India is loved across the world!

Why Team India is loved across the world!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

V V S Laxman said the Indian team's aggressive approach is the primary reason behind the wholehearted support they receive anywhere across the globe.

Sporting competitions in India to return by October

Sporting competitions in India to return by October

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Narinder Batra said that the government is supporting all sports in the country and there is a lot of positivity among players and they want to get back on the track.

Sports Minister, Jharkhand CM help hard-up footballer

Sports Minister, Jharkhand CM help hard-up footballer

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Sangeeta received the Indian team call-up after impressing in the age-group tournaments but before her dream to play for the senior national side could take flight, the pandemic struck leading to a nationwide lockdown.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

AIFF demands probe into Qatar's controversial goal vs India

AIFF demands probe into Qatar's controversial goal vs India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

AIFF seeks investigation into Qatar's controversial goal against India

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Although no fresh arrests were reported in the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation continued with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital.

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The eagerly awaited International Masters League (IML) is set to electrify the cricketing world, uniting legendary players from six cricketing powerhouses-India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies-for an exhilarating T20 franchise tournament.

'Greatest day of Independent India's sporting history'

'Greatest day of Independent India's sporting history'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'As our national anthem was being played and the tricolour was going up, I felt that I too was flying with the flag. The sense of patriotism that I felt was beyond any other feeling in the world'

Suvarna named match commissioner

Suvarna named match commissioner

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

He will oversee the 2008 Olympic men's football qualifying match between Iraq and North Korea at Qatar on September 12.

MLS commissioner confident Beckham will stay despite French offer

MLS commissioner confident Beckham will stay despite French offer

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Major League Soccer's top executive said he is "uncertain" the sport's English superstar David Beckham will stay with Los Angeles Galaxy given the financial lure to join French club Paris St Germain.

Why GenNext doesn't struggle for basic sports facilities

Why GenNext doesn't struggle for basic sports facilities

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand feels Indian athletes no longer have to worry about the basic facilities that he had to struggle for in his playing days.

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals in Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, as Islamic State threats cast a shadow over Europe's top club soccer tournament.

NEUFC beat Shillong Lajong, enter Durand Cup final

NEUFC beat Shillong Lajong, enter Durand Cup final

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Notice for ticket holders ahead of Durand Cup semis Kolkata

T20 WC: Terror threat to India-Pakistan match in NYC

T20 WC: Terror threat to India-Pakistan match in NYC

Rediff.com30 May 2024

New York amps up security after concerns reported

I-League: Sporting Clube appeal player bookings

I-League: Sporting Clube appeal player bookings

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Sporting Clube de Goa on Monday appealed to the match commissioner to reconsider the red card given by referee P Bhaskar to defender Samananda Singh and yellow card to Junior Obagbemiro in their I-League match against Churchill Brothers on Saturday.