News for 'the-rings'

Legendary actor Christopher Lee no more

Legendary actor Christopher Lee no more

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

He was 93.

PHOTO: Anushka spins magic in black!

PHOTO: Anushka spins magic in black!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

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

Forget the Hindi, Kaltenborn's Indian roots still strong

Forget the Hindi, Kaltenborn's Indian roots still strong

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

All of the sudden there is a boom of super moms in the media. Women with a penchant for different sporting fields. Where Indian men would have thought twice about venturing, these women are making a name for themselves as pioneers in their chosen fields.

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh gets engaged

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh gets engaged

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Take a look at the pictures.

Nab ringleaders involved in violence: Centre

Nab ringleaders involved in violence: Centre

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

The Centre on Wednesday directed the Assam government to nab the "ring leaders" involved in ethnic violence in the state but ruled out a Bangladeshi hand in the trouble which so far has claimed 40 lives.

India hope to get Sarita Devi's suspension reversed before World C'ships

India hope to get Sarita Devi's suspension reversed before World C'ships

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Boxing India is confident of L Sarita Devi's return to the ring before too long after the International Boxing Federation (AIBA) suspended the 29-year-old for her petulant display at the recent Asian Games at Incheon, South Korea.

Rajini launches app, website to mobilise volunteers for party

Rajini launches app, website to mobilise volunteers for party

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

In a brief one minute video clip, Rajinikanth thanked all those who welcomed his political plunge.

What it takes to be a pro boxer? Hear it from Vijender

What it takes to be a pro boxer? Hear it from Vijender

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'It is gruelling but I am enjoying the grind. My body hasn't felt better'

The boxer who ensured India didn't return empty handed

The boxer who ensured India didn't return empty handed

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Where stalwarts like MC Mary Kom failed, Sonia Lather brought home a medal.

Asian boxing: Panghal continues golden run; Pooja best woman

Asian boxing: Panghal continues golden run; Pooja best woman

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Amit Panghal (52kg) picked up his second successive gold medal of the year

John Cena and Nikki Bella's split will break your heart

John Cena and Nikki Bella's split will break your heart

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The popular wrestling couple were dating since 2012.

Felt a bit nervous in comeback bout: Sarita

Felt a bit nervous in comeback bout: Sarita

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Sarita (60kg), who was banned for a year due to her emotional outburst at the Asian Games medal ceremony after losing a controversial semi-final bout, returned to the country from the Chinese city of Qian'an on Friday. The Manipuri fought three bouts and won two of them during the competition which featured rivals from hosts China, Korea, Mongolia and Thailand.

FACTBOX: Some statistics for Olympic opening ceremony

FACTBOX: Some statistics for Olympic opening ceremony

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Danny Boyle, the British film maker in charge of the opening ceremony at this year's Olympic Games in London, unveiled plans for the event on Tuesday.

Vijender ready for 'India vs China' fight

Vijender ready for 'India vs China' fight

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

'There is more responsibility because it is India versus China and right now the situation is bad.'

In India Audi, BMW, Merc battle for supremacy

In India Audi, BMW, Merc battle for supremacy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

With the release of the Audi A8L 4.2 TDi, all three auto manufacturers having brought their champions to the Indian roads and it is time to see how these fearsome gladiators will fare against each other.

Flintoff feared mum more than punches

Flintoff feared mum more than punches

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Andrew Flintoff has admitted he was terrified when he took up boxing in case his mother hit the roof.

London Bridge attackers 'had taken large quantities of steroids'

London Bridge attackers 'had taken large quantities of steroids'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The three men, identified as Pakistan born Khurram Shazad Butt, Moroccan-origin Rachid Redouane and Moroccon-Italian Yousef Zaghba, all had high levels of a drug called DHEA in their system, according to a toxicologist report presented at a pre-inquest hearing at the Old Bailey court in London.

How Priyanka-Nick gave us dating goals

How Priyanka-Nick gave us dating goals

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

If rules govern a romantic relationship, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are breaking them in style.

Emotional Theresa May announces resignation

Emotional Theresa May announces resignation

Rediff.com24 May 2019

She stepped down after failing to win over her ministers with a revised strategy over her plans for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.

London moves into final month of Olympics preparations

London moves into final month of Olympics preparations

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

London moved into the final month of preparations for its Olympic Games on Wednesday with a new landmark to greet visitors, and a warning that some others would not be welcome.

Analysis: Why Kalam bowed out of the presidential race

Analysis: Why Kalam bowed out of the presidential race

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

The BJP is a divided house on whether to oppose Pranab Mukherjee or not. Mamata Banerjee has been totally isolated and only the Congress seems to be on a strong wicket, says Neerja Chowdhury.

Shiva Thapa no match for Cuba's Robeisy Ramirez

Shiva Thapa no match for Cuba's Robeisy Ramirez

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The 22-year-old Indian pugilist, competing in his second Olympics, was no match for fourth-seeded Cuban Robeisy Ramirez in the opening round and lost 0-3 while also sustaining a cut above his left eye.

All-foreign team for Mumbai Fighters in last home bout

All-foreign team for Mumbai Fighters in last home bout

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

After a series of poor results that have hurt their quarter-inal qualifying hopes, Venky's Mumbai Fighters have decided to field an all-foreign team of pugilists in their last home group tie against cellar outfit Bangkok Elephants in the World Series Boxing clash on Friday.

Underdog Bradley gets shot at fame with Pacquiao bout

Underdog Bradley gets shot at fame with Pacquiao bout

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

American Timothy Bradley has laboured outside of the boxing spotlight for much of his career, but on Saturday he has a shot at fame and fortune when he steps in the ring to battle Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao.

'Boring' boxer Yadav ready to trade punches at Olympics

'Boring' boxer Yadav ready to trade punches at Olympics

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Vikas Krishan Yadav would baulk at the idea of paying to watch someone box like himself in the ring but the chess-playing Indian remains committed to his tried and tested "boring" technique to win an Olympic medal.

Check out champion Vijender's plans for 2017

Check out champion Vijender's plans for 2017

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

After successfully defending the WBO Asia-Pacific title India's boxing star Vijender Singh will next be on the prowl for a new belt and could possibly be challenging for the Commonwealth or the Oriental crown in the next couple of months.

The 2019 poll is a special challenge

The 2019 poll is a special challenge

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

'The Republic is currently captained and crewed by people who seem interested in the safety and well being of only a select kind of passenger, advising the rest to swim for Pakistan,' points out Mitali Saran.

Olympic medal will set me free, says Mary Kom

Olympic medal will set me free, says Mary Kom

Rediff.com8 May 2012

India's five-time world champion M C Mary Kom said a podium finish in London would give her the freedom to leave the ring on a high.

London Games: Skirts optional for women boxers

London Games: Skirts optional for women boxers

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Women boxers will have the choice of wearing skirts or shorts in the ring at this year's London Olympics, the sport's world governing body said on Sunday.

Pawar settles the Chanakya question. Sorry, Modi-Shah, you lose

Pawar settles the Chanakya question. Sorry, Modi-Shah, you lose

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Thanks to Sharad Pawar and him alone, Maharashtra has shown that the Modi-Shah duo can be halted. The next step is to take the battle to Dilli, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Boxing queen Mary Kom all set to return to action

Boxing queen Mary Kom all set to return to action

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Out of competitive action for over a year, five-time world champion M C Mary Kom will return to the ring in an invitational tournament to be held in Mongolia next month.

World Series Boxing winners to qualify for Olympics

World Series Boxing winners to qualify for Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Thanks to their decent showings in recent years, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Abhay Singh Chautala has pinned his hopes on the pugilists to bring laurels to the country in the upcoming London Olympics.

The Oscar winner who picked Irrfan Khan

The Oscar winner who picked Irrfan Khan

Rediff.com25 May 2017

16 years after The Warrior, Asif Kapadia and Irrfan Khan will team up once again for the cinematic adaptation of Mohsin Hamid's Moth Smoke.

PIX: Amit Sadh's road trip to Ladakh

PIX: Amit Sadh's road trip to Ladakh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

PIX: Shah Rukh celebrates birthday with Ranbir, Karan Johar

PIX: Shah Rukh celebrates birthday with Ranbir, Karan Johar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

A look at the pictures.

Lewis resists comeback

Lewis resists comeback

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

'Indian call centres stole $300 million from Americans'

'Indian call centres stole $300 million from Americans'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The five Ahmedabad-based call centres that made calls to people living in the US are Hglobal, Call Mantra, Worldwide Solution, Zoriion Communications and Sharma BPO Services.

5 Indians in boxing semis, assured of medals at debut CWG

5 Indians in boxing semis, assured of medals at debut CWG

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Veteran Manoj Kumar (69kg) assured himself the second Commonwealth Games medal of his career as four Indian boxers entered the semi-finals of the mega-event with contrasting victories in the quarter-finals, in Gold Coast, on Tuesday.