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Vijay 69 Review: Bland

Vijay 69 Review: Bland

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

It's too bad Viijay 69 does not let the viewer feel Anupam Kher's despair or his triumph. The most forgettable 'zero to hero' films at least managed that much, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Maharashtra strike gold in Triathlon Mixed Relay at National Games

Maharashtra strike gold in Triathlon Mixed Relay at National Games

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Tamil Nadu, consisting of Akash Perumalsami, Keerthi S, Sai Lohitaksh KD, and Aarthi S, secured the bronze medal with a commendable performance, finishing in 2:14:08.

First Images: Sunita Williams Returns!

First Images: Sunita Williams Returns!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

After being marooned in space for nine months, Astronaut Sunita Williams is back on earth along with her fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore.

Did Shami Take A Dip In The Sangam, As Yogi said?

Did Shami Take A Dip In The Sangam, As Yogi said?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Neither Mohammed Shami nor Mohammed Kaif traveled to the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Want To Join Malaika For A Swim?

Want To Join Malaika For A Swim?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Taapsee explores Milan...Vicky checks out Croatia...Divya wanders around Shimla...

'He has been a promoter and supporter of these Games'

'He has been a promoter and supporter of these Games'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'He has been a promoter and supporter of these Games during his first term. These Games were allocated to Los Angeles during the first term. He loves sport.'

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The para-athletes outnumbered the able-bodied ones in the list this time due to the magnificent Paris Paralympics performance in which they returned with 29 medals, including seven gold and nine silver.

Police complaint against actors, director of Pushpa 2

Police complaint against actors, director of Pushpa 2

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Congress MLC Chintapandu Naveen, popularly known as Theenmar Mallanna, has lodged a complaint with the Rachakonda Police against the actors, director, and producers of the movie Pushpa 2, alleging it contains scenes that insult police officials.

CWG Swimming: Page, Rawat enter 1500m freestyle final

CWG Swimming: Page, Rawat enter 1500m freestyle final

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The top eight swimmers from the two heats made it to the final.

PICS: Australia splash on opening night of CWG swimming

PICS: Australia splash on opening night of CWG swimming

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Ariarne Titmus and Elijah Winnington led podium sweeps as Australia got the Commonwealth Games swimming competition off to an explosive start on Friday, scooping 11 medals in total including five golds

Family of missing Indian student wants her declared dead

Family of missing Indian student wants her declared dead

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The family of missing 20-year-old Indian student Sudiksha Konanki has asked police in the Dominican Republic to declare her dead, according to US media reports. Konanki was last seen on March 6 at the Riu Republic Resort in Punta Cana town. She has gone missing while on vacation in the Dominican Republic and US federal law enforcement agencies are working with authorities in the Caribbean country in the probe into her disappearance. Despite an extensive search, her body has not been found.

Will the Seine be ready for Olympic swimmers?

Will the Seine be ready for Olympic swimmers?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

River Seine suitable for swimming six out of seven days from July 17-23

Paris mayor proves Seine is clean ahead of the Games

Paris mayor proves Seine is clean ahead of the Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'The water is very, very good, a little bit cool.'

Sunita Williams breaks spacewalking record

Sunita Williams breaks spacewalking record

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams has broken the record for total spacewalking time by a woman by logging 62 hours and 6 minutes of spacewalk.

In Marseille, Modi recalls Savarkar's 'courageous escape'

In Marseille, Modi recalls Savarkar's 'courageous escape'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the memory of freedom fighter V D Savarkar in Marseille, France, where Savarkar had attempted a daring escape from British custody in 1910. Modi also inaugurated a new Indian Consulate in the city, marking a significant step in strengthening India-France ties. The prime minister's visit includes a series of engagements with French President Emmanuel Macron, including a visit to the Mazargues War Cemetery to honor Indian soldiers who died in the World Wars. They will also tour the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project.

'Votebank ka virus': Modi slams Cong for opposing new Waqf law

'Votebank ka virus': Modi slams Cong for opposing new Waqf law

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Modi alleged that the Congress government in Karnataka gave reservations in tenders based on religion, "snatching the rights of SCs, STs and OBCs." But Ambedkar had said there would not be reservation based on religion and there is a bar on giving reservation on the basis of religion in the Constitution, he stressed.

Coventry makes history as IOC's first female president

Coventry makes history as IOC's first female president

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee's glass ceiling to become the organisation's first female and first African president in its 130-year history.

2024 Olympics: Watch Out For Leon Marchand!

2024 Olympics: Watch Out For Leon Marchand!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

There are many swimming stars at Paris, but you can rest assured that it will be the 22 year old from Toulouse, who the world will herald as Phelps' heir and the swimmer who will dominate all competition for the next five years at least.

Inside Arshad Warsi-Maria Goretti's Beautiful Goa Home

Inside Arshad Warsi-Maria Goretti's Beautiful Goa Home

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Maria Goretti and Arshad Warsi have beautifully restored a 150-year-old Portuguese home in the sleepy village of Saligao, Goa, and its unique interiors truly transport you to another world.

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Shooter Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics while Gukesh was crowned the World Chess Champion in Singapore, last month.

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Mission Olympic Cell is also considering higher incentives for retired Olympians and world-class players who want to take up coaching, in an effort to retain top talent within India.

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Indian government has established two expert committees aimed at elevating the country's sports performance.

'Woman with the wild hair': Trump on Sunita Williams

'Woman with the wild hair': Trump on Sunita Williams

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

United States President Donald Trump had some words of appreciation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams' hair as he told a pair of stranded astronauts aboard the International Space Station that 'we're coming up to get you'.

CWG swimming: Srihari Nataraj in men's 100m backstroke final

CWG swimming: Srihari Nataraj in men's 100m backstroke final

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India's swimmer Srihari Nataraj clocked 54.68s to qualify for the semi-finals of the men's 100m backstroke event of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Friday.

Missing Indian-origin student was seen with man on the beach

Missing Indian-origin student was seen with man on the beach

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

A 20-year-old Indian student, Sudiksha Konanki, has gone missing while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. US federal law enforcement agencies are working with Dominican authorities to investigate her disappearance. Konanki, a student at the University of Pittsburgh, was reported missing on March 6 while vacationing with friends in Punta Cana. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) is assisting in the investigation, which includes a review of surveillance video, telephone records, and interviews with anyone who may have seen Konanki. The LCSO has filed for a Yellow Notice (worldwide police alert for a missing person) to be issued by INTERPOL. While Dominican officials believe Konanki may have drowned in the ocean, the LCSO cautions against drawing any unsubstantiated conclusions. The investigation is ongoing.

High drama as AAP leaders denied entry to PM, CM residences

High drama as AAP leaders denied entry to PM, CM residences

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday said Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh and Delhi minister Saurabh Bhardwaj would accompany the media on a tour of the chief minister's residence, which the Bharatiya Janata Party claims was turned into a 'Sheesh Mahal' during Arvind Kejriwal's tenure.

National Games: Narmada shoots down 10m air rifle gold

National Games: Narmada shoots down 10m air rifle gold

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Narmada Nithin Raju claimed the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle with a new national record score of 254.4.

Paris Paralympics: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Paris Paralympics: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The BEST images from Day 2 of the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday.

14-year-old dominates National Games!

14-year-old dominates National Games!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Teenage sensation Dhinidhi Desinghu continued her impressive performance at the 38th National Games, winning her fifth gold medal as Karnataka dominated the swimming events.

'Not humanly possible': Critics slam Pan's record

'Not humanly possible': Critics slam Pan's record

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

China's state media, athletes and netizens rallied to support Olympic swimming champion Pan Zhanle

Why swimming's transgender ruling is important to the sports world

Why swimming's transgender ruling is important to the sports world

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The policy is the strictest from any Olympic sports body and effectively bars any transgender women

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'No matter how much you get paid or how successful you get, nothing can match the fauj.'

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

At the brand new Trishul Shooting Range in Dehradun, Haryana's Asian Games bronze medallist shooter Ramita Jindal turned in a world class performance to top the qualification round in the women's 10m air rifle event.

Aamir's Toughest Role That You Haven't Seen

Aamir's Toughest Role That You Haven't Seen

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'It was the toughest of roles because he had to change quickly behind the sofa and come out in the next dress!'

River Seine's suitability questioned for Paris games

River Seine's suitability questioned for Paris games

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Pollution levels in the Seine have raised health concerns for athletes participating in swimming events

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Sukanya Verma lists 15 scenes that reveal facets of Salman outside the formula.

When Sridevi Flung Aside Her Heels For Aamir

When Sridevi Flung Aside Her Heels For Aamir

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Somehow no producer found the right project that would justify casting these two selective stars with each other.

Would you dare to swim with a python?

Would you dare to swim with a python?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Meet 8-year-old Inbar who likes to play in her small backyard pool in Israel with her favourite swimming buddy -- her pet python.

PIX: China end US reign; Sjostrom does sprint double

PIX: China end US reign; Sjostrom does sprint double

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Sunday.

Jingle Bells! Santa Is Coming To Town

Jingle Bells! Santa Is Coming To Town

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Glimpses of Santa Claus from Brazil, Germany, Greece and Hungary.