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Row over Karnataka minister spending time in pool

Row over Karnataka minister spending time in pool

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Sudhakar, who is leading the government's efforts against COVID-19 in Bengaluru and is in charge of the state war room, had on Sunday had posted a picture on Twitter of him spending time with his children in the swimming pool.

Olympian long jumper Sreeshankar bags gold in Greece

Olympian long jumper Sreeshankar bags gold in Greece

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Swimmer Maana Patel registers Best Indian Time

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 31

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 31

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India's schedule on Day 3 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on July 31, Sunday.

De Villiers, Barty To Tee Off In June

De Villiers, Barty To Tee Off In June

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Cricket legend A B de Villiers is set to pick up a set of golf clubs and tee off with former tennis World No 1 Ashleigh Barty at the Icons Series golf event in the US.

A Fashion Week's most memorable venues

A Fashion Week's most memorable venues

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Check the venues where the shows were held.

What Happens When Karan, Alia, Ranveer meet?

What Happens When Karan, Alia, Ranveer meet?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

It's travel time for everyone, including Bollywood's celebrities.

What Australia must do to raise its game

What Australia must do to raise its game

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Di Venuto said Australia's batting plans were working well till a dramatic collapse saw them lose eight wickets for 28 runs.

Aren't Hardik's pyjamas cool?

Aren't Hardik's pyjamas cool?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The Mumbai Indians star showed off a trendy pair of silky blue pyjamas as he enjoyed a relaxing evening at the team hotel in Chennai on Monday.

Deepika-Ranveer's Romantic Holiday

Deepika-Ranveer's Romantic Holiday

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Just how did Ranveer Singh celebrate his 37th birthday on July 6 with wife Deepika Padukone?

What's Special About Rohit's Shoes?

What's Special About Rohit's Shoes?

Rediff.com3 May 2022

His specially designed shoes showed a turtle swimming in the pristine blue waters of the ocean, with the message 'End Plastic Waste' written on it.

Why Tirupur Missed The World Cup Bus

Why Tirupur Missed The World Cup Bus

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

'A change we have seen after the Russia-Ukraine war is the energy crisis in Europe.' 'Earlier, in Europe, people used to change their clothes after 5 washes, now they are using it till 15-20 washes.' 'They used to change their entire wardrobe after 2 months or so, but because of the economic conditions, it has changed.' 'It has affected exports as 40% of our exports is to Europe, 30% to the US and 10% to the UK.' 'The war has to end for better days to come.'

Why Nushrratt Is So Thrilled!

Why Nushrratt Is So Thrilled!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Farhan's work-life balance... What Pooja's missing... Kalki goes swimming...

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.

Maana India's first female swimmer to qualify for Olympics

Maana India's first female swimmer to qualify for Olympics

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Indian woman swimmer Maana Patel's participation in the Tokyo Olympics has been confirmed through 'Universality quota', the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) said.

Karnataka: Will Yeddyurappa sink or swim?

Karnataka: Will Yeddyurappa sink or swim?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

After the party high command ask him to resign immediately on Thursday, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa is fast running out of options, and at the moment, is holed up in his residence in Bengaluru, where he is mustering the support of his members of legislative assembly. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Meet swimming's 'Iron Lady' who smashed world record

Meet swimming's 'Iron Lady' who smashed world record

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Hungary's Katinka Hosszu underlined her status as the leading all-round swimmer with a world record in the women's 200 metres individual medley at the world championships on Monday.

'Dad said I'm not going to help you with your career'

'Dad said I'm not going to help you with your career'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'He said, "There was nobody to help me. I came from Kolkata to Mumbai to make a career of my own".' "'I have my own journey, and you need to experience that to value what you will have in the future.".'

Swept away from herd in Mahanadi river, 5 elephants swim to safety

Swept away from herd in Mahanadi river, 5 elephants swim to safety

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Elephants were trapped by a sudden release of flood waters at the Mundali Barrage. Five of them were swept away from the herd

Volkswagen's Virtus bets big on the sedan segment

Volkswagen's Virtus bets big on the sedan segment

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The Virtus is indeed designed to look, act and behave like a well-built European sedan that swims in the segment between the compact sedan VW Vento and the larger Passat, says Pavan Lall.

Stars & White Hot Summer Fashion

Stars & White Hot Summer Fashion

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Celeb-inspired ways to flaunt your white outfits.

Have You Seen Pool Garba?

Have You Seen Pool Garba?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

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'Amritpal is finished politically'

'Amritpal is finished politically'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'It is funny that he's on CCTV all the time, but the Punjab police can't find him.'

Kashmir's Tulips Celebrate 25 Years!

Kashmir's Tulips Celebrate 25 Years!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

A champion plans to create Indian Olympic medallists

A champion plans to create Indian Olympic medallists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Triple Olympic gold medal winner and five-time World record holder Stephanie Rice reveals how she plans to get an Olympic medal for India in swimming in 2028.

PIX: Modi declares 2022 National Games open

PIX: Modi declares 2022 National Games open

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

India's sportsperson could not perform well in the past due to nepotism and corruption but his government cleaned up the system, he said.

PIX: Titmus times it perfectly to beat rival Ledecky

PIX: Titmus times it perfectly to beat rival Ledecky

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Australia's Ariarne Titmus drew first blood in her Olympic showdown with American Katie Ledecky on Monday after her brilliantly timed swim secured a famous victory in the 400m freestyle at the Tokyo Games.

How Shiv Sena rebels spent their week at Guwahati hotel

How Shiv Sena rebels spent their week at Guwahati hotel

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

While they have been watching every bit of development on television and through their contacts in the state of Maharashtra, those who have watched them closely say that the rebel Sena MLAs have maintained a reasonable calm so far.

No sermons to nations that need aid: Rajnath

No sermons to nations that need aid: Rajnath

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Without naming China or any other country, Singh said the "top-down approach" towards solving problems has never been sustainable, adding often it leads to "debt trap, reaction from the local population and conflict."

'Mermaid' Liu swims world record time to win 50m backstroke gold

'Mermaid' Liu swims world record time to win 50m backstroke gold

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

China's Liu Xiang surprised even herself when she swam a world record time to win the women's 50 metres backstroke at the Asian Games on Tuesday, storming home in 26.98 seconds to claim her first major title.

Tiger Woods, Obama, Phelps lead tributes to Serena

Tiger Woods, Obama, Phelps lead tributes to Serena

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Michelle Obama and tennis great Billie Jean King led the tributes to Serena Williams

Meet Bollywood's NEW BFFs

Meet Bollywood's NEW BFFs

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Ishika Mohan Motwane, Mini Mathur, Sayani Gupta take a trip to Andretta, Himachal Pradesh.

India to send 322-strong contingent for Commonwealth Games

India to send 322-strong contingent for Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Team India will compete in 15 sporting disciplines as well as four disciplines in the para sports category.

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

In an official communication to concerned national sports federations, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has informed them about about the staying arrangements and the need to undergo an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 72 hours prior to their arrival in the UK.

PIX: Dressel, McKeon complete swim sprint gold double

PIX: Dressel, McKeon complete swim sprint gold double

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Caeleb Dressel of the United States powered to victory in the men's 50m freestyle to claim his third individual gold medal at the Tokyo Games on Sunday, while Australia's Emma McKeon also completed the sprint double with victory in the women's 50m.

Dramatic visuals show protesters storm SL Prez's home

Dramatic visuals show protesters storm SL Prez's home

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Video footage from inside the building showed hundreds of protesters packing into rooms and corridors, while hundreds also milled around the grounds outside.

Pools shut due to lockdown: Swimmer Khade considering retirement

Pools shut due to lockdown: Swimmer Khade considering retirement

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

'If our swimmers have to go to Olympic qualifying events next year and have a fair chance of improving their timings, they need to get back to the pool soon'.

Sporting sanctions increase on Russia

Sporting sanctions increase on Russia

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

More sporting bodies sanctioned Russian and Belarusian athletes on Tuesday over Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Models in Stunning Swimwear

Models in Stunning Swimwear

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Flattering looks for every body type.

Does Lifting Weights Give You a Heart Attack?

Does Lifting Weights Give You a Heart Attack?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

If you've had a cardiac arrest, you must seek opinion from a medical expert before you resume any form of physical training, advises Dr Aashish Contractor.

Panini's code: Indian PhD student cracks 2500-year-old Sanskrit puzzle

Panini's code: Indian PhD student cracks 2500-year-old Sanskrit puzzle

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

A grammatical problem which has defeated Sanskrit scholars since the 5th century BC has finally been solved by an Indian PhD student at the University of Cambridge, it emerged, as his thesis was published on Thursday.