News for 'the-rings'

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

Meet Kolkata Knight Riders' heartbeat

Meet Kolkata Knight Riders' heartbeat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Terming Andre Russell as the heartbeat of the team, David Hussey said: "A fantastic player, he is probably almost the heartbeat of the team as well."

Boxers prepare for potential return to ring

Boxers prepare for potential return to ring

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The BFI wanted to start the camp on June 10 originally but had been waiting to secure permissions from the state government and the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Mary Kom sets sight on Tokyo Olympics after 'rough 2020'

Mary Kom sets sight on Tokyo Olympics after 'rough 2020'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The fear of COVID-19 pandemic has made way for a fierce desire to compete in star Indian boxer M C Mary Kom's mind as she gears up for her first tournament in a year next week, having recovered from the muscle loss triggered by a recent bout of dengue.

Boxers face SAI ire after alleged violation of quarantine norms

Boxers face SAI ire after alleged violation of quarantine norms

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The boxing camp is due to begin in the next couple of weeks for just the Olympic-bound.

Rajput joins race for India head coach's job

Rajput joins race for India head coach's job

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The BCCI had invited applications for positions of head coach, batting coach, bowling coach and fielding coach and had set July 30 as the deadline.

Morgan confident of facing Australia despite finger fracture

Morgan confident of facing Australia despite finger fracture

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Morgan fractured the ring finger on his right hand while fielding against Somerset in a Royal London One-Day Cup match and will not play for the World XI in Thursday's charity Twenty20 game against the West Indies at Lord's.

Sasural Simar Ka's Dipika at her real sasural

Sasural Simar Ka's Dipika at her real sasural

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Dipika's grand welcome in her sasural!

PIX: F1 die-hard fans follow the action from hills

PIX: F1 die-hard fans follow the action from hills

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Diehard F1 followers dotted the hills around the Hungaroring.

Indian boxing team doctor is COVID-19 positive

Indian boxing team doctor is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The pugilists were due to start training later this month or early in August after the Boxing Federation of India got the SAI nod to conduct the national camp amid the pandemic.

A Supernova called Dingko

A Supernova called Dingko

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indian boxing got the first glimpse of Dingko's talent at the 1989 sub-junior nationals in Ambala where he became a champion as a 10-year-old.

Mary Kom inspires me, says Virat Kohli

Mary Kom inspires me, says Virat Kohli

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Kohli said the path laid down by Mary Kom is the ideal one to follow for any parent.

Why injuries are mounting this IPL season

Why injuries are mounting this IPL season

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Delhi Capitals has been the worst hit by the injuries

Even bypoll win won't smoothen things for Yediyurappa

Even bypoll win won't smoothen things for Yediyurappa

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

'New Delhi is in a perpetual dilemma. It can't do without Yediyurappa, but it doesn't want a powerful CM. It stokes the opponents within against him. The result is he has never settled down in office, even in the present tenure'

How boxer Thapa bounced back in 2019...

How boxer Thapa bounced back in 2019...

Rediff.com1 May 2019

India's boxer Shiva Thapa says throwing caution to the wind and hurting rivals from the very first second is helping him rediscover himself after enduring an erratic season last year.

Scottish boxer dies after suffering severe bleeding in bout

Scottish boxer dies after suffering severe bleeding in bout

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Scottish boxer Mike Towell has died in hospital after the 25-year-old suffered serious injuries in a welterweight bout in Glasgow on Thursday.

Around the world: Weddings in COVID-19

Around the world: Weddings in COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Marriages are are bound to happen pandemic or not.

PHOTO: Anushka's romantic moment with Karan Johar

PHOTO: Anushka's romantic moment with Karan Johar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Boxing set to resume from June 10; men, women to have joint camp

Boxing set to resume from June 10; men, women to have joint camp

Rediff.com23 May 2020

All of the boxers have been training at their respective homes ever since the nationals camps came to a halt in mid-March owing to the virus outbreak

Shorts: NBA announces format for 2020-21 season

Shorts: NBA announces format for 2020-21 season

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

All five teams from within a division will play all five teams from one other intraconference division twice at home, and all five teams from the remaining intraconference division twice on the road.

PIX: When Sushmita Sen's bro wed...

PIX: When Sushmita Sen's bro wed...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Scenes from the ceremony.

Online coaching for Olympic-bound boxers

Online coaching for Olympic-bound boxers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

In a conference call with these boxers on Sunday, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh took stock of their preparations amid a national lockdown till April 14 to fight the pandemic.

How Harry popped the question to Meghan

How Harry popped the question to Meghan

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In their first interview as a couple, the royal and his blushing bride to-be reveal details about their romance, meeting of the families and that oh so important ring.

Players from Hong Kong, Ireland, register for IPL Auction

Players from Hong Kong, Ireland, register for IPL Auction

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

While the newest addition are players from the Northeastern states, Uttarakhand and Bihar, there will also be 232 overseas players, who have thrown their hat in the ring. There are 800 uncapped players with 746 being Indians.

WWE throws its weight behind India, its biggest global market

WWE throws its weight behind India, its biggest global market

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The WWE says that India is its biggest market globally in terms of television viewership -- around 350 million unique viewers annually -- social media engagement and YouTube consumption, even claiming that it is the second-most watched sport in the country behind cricket.

First Look: Salman Khan in Bharat

First Look: Salman Khan in Bharat

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Are you looking forward to Sallu's next Eid release?

Lalpekhlua: Boxing's loss became football's gain

Lalpekhlua: Boxing's loss became football's gain

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'I really enjoyed boxing - I still do. This is a sport that really puts you through a lot of hard training, and you can always reap the benefits of that, even as a footballer.'

Zomato raises $160 mn in funding; plans IPO

Zomato raises $160 mn in funding; plans IPO

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The IPO will be sometime in the first half of next year.

Vijender pays homage to Ali: 'A legend never dies'

Vijender pays homage to Ali: 'A legend never dies'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Indian star pugilist Vijender Singh on Saturday paid rich tribute to legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, who passed away at the age of 74 after losing his long-standing battle against Parkinson's disease.

Dutch gymnast expelled for night of drinking in Rio

Dutch gymnast expelled for night of drinking in Rio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Dutch gymnast Yuri van Gelder has been expelled from the Olympics for "gravely" violating team rules by going out for a night of drinking in Rio after qualifying for the finals of the rings event, the Dutch team said.

I'll knock Ernest out in early rounds: Vijender

I'll knock Ernest out in early rounds: Vijender

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Vijender Singh is eyeing another knockout win during his double title defence against African Champion Ghana's Ernest Amuzu in Jaipur on December 23.

Why Gambhir picked Tendulkar over Kohli in ODIs

Why Gambhir picked Tendulkar over Kohli in ODIs

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has chosen legendary Sachin Tendulkar over current skipper Virat Kohli as a better batsman in One-Day Internationals, considering the changed rules of the game and the Mumbaikar's longevity of career. Tendulkar, who retired in 2013, played 463 ODIs and amassed 18, 426 runs with 49 hundreds at an average of 44.83. On the other hand, Kohli has played 248 ODIs and scored 11, 867 runs with 43 tons at an average of 59.33.

Vikas and Neeraj's open challenge to Vijender

Vikas and Neeraj's open challenge to Vijender

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Not taking too kindly to Vijender Singh calling him a "kid", pugilist Neeraj Goyat on Saturday challenged the Indian boxing ace for a fight in November.

Mary Kom: 'I am dreaming about gold at Tokyo Olympics'

Mary Kom: 'I am dreaming about gold at Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'I have defied critics who suggested that I should retire,' Magnificent Mary tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.

Pix: When Magneto met Aamir

Pix: When Magneto met Aamir

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Check out the celebs who attended the event.

Kohli bats for IPL-style playoffs in World Cup

Kohli bats for IPL-style playoffs in World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Kohli said the semifinal format has its own charm as it completely negates a team's previous performances in the event.

'The world will see farmers' resolve today'

'The world will see farmers' resolve today'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

'There will be more than three to four lakh tractors and farmers, four to five times that number, displaying their resolve in front of a deaf, mute and a government blind to their plight.'

It's BCCI vs Manohar once again

It's BCCI vs Manohar once again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

BCCI feels that the ICC's 'delaying tactic' could severely hurt IPL preparations.

Emotional Rana vows to beat Sushil for cancer-stricken mother

Emotional Rana vows to beat Sushil for cancer-stricken mother

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

An emotional Parveen Rana on Sunday vowed to beat his fierce rival Sushil Kumar in the upcoming Pro Wrestling League for his cancer-stricken mother, who he claimed was deeply hurt to learn about the out-of-the-ring attack on him by the Olympic medallist's followers.

PICS: Hetmyer, Stoinis star as Delhi humble Rajasthan

PICS: Hetmyer, Stoinis star as Delhi humble Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Images from Friday's IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, in Sharjah.