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Olympic bronze and hockey WC winner Kindo passes away

Olympic bronze and hockey WC winner Kindo passes away

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Kindo, a full back in his playing days, was a member of the team that won the lone World Cup for India in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur

Parliamentary panel grills Twitter over 'obscene' tweets by Kunal Kamra

Parliamentary panel grills Twitter over 'obscene' tweets by Kunal Kamra

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Meanwhile, Kamra has refused to retract his controversial tweets against the Supreme Court or apologise for them, saying he believes they "speak for themselves".

Avesh, Washington play for 'Select County XI' in warm-up

Avesh, Washington play for 'Select County XI' in warm-up

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

It is understood that Kohli, Rahane, Shami, Jadeja will be sweating it out at the nets alongside Ashwin, who has already bowled a whopping 58 overs and taken seven wickets in a County game for Surrey last week.

India to host 2021 T20 World Cup, 2022 edition in Australia

India to host 2021 T20 World Cup, 2022 edition in Australia

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The ICC also confirmed the women's 50-over World Cup that was scheduled to be held in New Zealand in February-March next year has been postponed to 2022.

PIX: The winner of monopoly and Anushka's heart...

PIX: The winner of monopoly and Anushka's heart...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

India's cricket captain Virat Kohli and his actor wife Anusha Sharma are keeping themselves busy during lockdown by playing monopoly and by taking adorable selfies.

Lockdown Diaries: Mary Kom shares her fitness secret

Lockdown Diaries: Mary Kom shares her fitness secret

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

India's boxing icon MC Mary Kom shared her fitness secret with her fans on Monday as the Olympic medallist showed how she is making most of spending time at home during the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Cong asks Twiiter to affix 'manipulative media' tag on 11 Union ministers' tweets

Cong asks Twiiter to affix 'manipulative media' tag on 11 Union ministers' tweets

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Surjewala has alleged that the "forged, fabricated material" and the claims made under the #CongressToolkitExposed by various ministers are identical to the material that has already been marked as 'manipulative media' by Twitter.

Shaw opens up about his ban, calls it 'difficult time'

Shaw opens up about his ban, calls it 'difficult time'

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Shaw dealt with a career hiccup after inadvertently ingesting a prohibited substance, commonly found in cough syrups.

Olympic-bound shooter Manu receives first dose of COVID vaccine

Olympic-bound shooter Manu receives first dose of COVID vaccine

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

India's ace shooter Manu Bhaker on Tuesday received her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a government hospital in Jhajjar, Haryana, three months before the Tokyo Olympics where she will enter as one of India's brightest medal hopes.

Good news for India as Shami resumes training

Good news for India as Shami resumes training

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Likely to be fit for 3rd Test against England.

Twitter withholds 50 tweets related to Ghaziabad incident

Twitter withholds 50 tweets related to Ghaziabad incident

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Twitter has 'withheld' 50 tweets related to a communally sensitive video clip of an elderly Muslim man in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on the microblogging platform, according to sources.

'Having Dhoni inside dressing room brings sense of calm'

'Having Dhoni inside dressing room brings sense of calm'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

'I think Dhoni can give any of us stiff competition, he definitely is a guy who can hit the ball furthest, he is very strong and he is good between the wickets. He looks the fittest, it is good fun to have him.'

Rahane stuns Warne, Sehwag with his smart captaincy

Rahane stuns Warne, Sehwag with his smart captaincy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

India seized the initiative with Ajinkya Rahane shuffling his bowlers smartly

SL series will serve as audition for WT20 spot: Dhawan

SL series will serve as audition for WT20 spot: Dhawan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

'Whoever is playing this series, is looking at T20 World Cup. Of course, if selectors, Ravi bhai or Virat have some players in mind, we can mutually agree and play that player as this is a good platform. If you want to see someone before World T20, this is the only series you have.'

Kapil Dev discharged from hospital

Kapil Dev discharged from hospital

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Kapil Dev was discharged from a city hospital, two days after undergoing angioplasty following a heart attack.

Taliban open to addressing India's concerns: Foreign Secretary Shringla

Taliban open to addressing India's concerns: Foreign Secretary Shringla

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

"In our statement, we have said that we have told them that we want them to be cognisant of the fact that there should be no terrorism that emanates from their territory directed against us, or other countries; that we want them to be mindful of the status of women, minorities and so on so forth. And, and I think they have, also, you know, made reassuring... from their side," foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said.

PIX: Virat and Anushka welcome the New Year in style

PIX: Virat and Anushka welcome the New Year in style

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Kohli has posted his first 2020 photo with Anushka Sharma with a caption, 'on point for 2020'

Paralympics: Taekwondo player Aruna withdraws with injury

Paralympics: Taekwondo player Aruna withdraws with injury

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Aruna Tanwar enters Taekwondo quarters.

Good selection headache for India as Saha, Pant in good form

Good selection headache for India as Saha, Pant in good form

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

'Healthy competition is always good for the team'

This series not a dress rehearsal for T20 WC: Rohit

This series not a dress rehearsal for T20 WC: Rohit

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

It will be interesting to see who among KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan opens alongside Rohit, who did not reveal much on the combination for the first game.

Unrealistic to give opportunity to all youngsters in Sri Lanka: Dravid

Unrealistic to give opportunity to all youngsters in Sri Lanka: Dravid

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Dravid said Sri Lanka tour can't be looked at as an India 'A' tour where most players get to play.

It was Dravid's call to promote Chahar, reveals Bhuvi

It was Dravid's call to promote Chahar, reveals Bhuvi

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Bhuvneshwar said Dravid was elated with the show put up by the team.

Atanu wins men's recurve bronze in Asian Archery C'ships

Atanu wins men's recurve bronze in Asian Archery C'ships

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Atanu Das, competing as a neutral athlete under the World Archery flag due to the suspension of the Indian federation, beat Jin Hayek Oh of Korea in the shoot-off match for the bronze medal.

Australia ODIs best preparation for World Cup: Mithali

Australia ODIs best preparation for World Cup: Mithali

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

India captain Mithali Raj and head coach Ramesh Powar on Monday listed out their objectives from the upcoming ODI series against Australia and said playing the mighty hosts is the best possible preparation for next year's Women's World Cup.

Controversy erupts as India sweep FIH annual awards

Controversy erupts as India sweep FIH annual awards

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Harmanpreet Singh won the men's Player of the Year award and Gurjit Kaur was recognised as the best player in the women's section. Veteran P R Sreejesh and Savita Punia won the best goalkeeper awards in the men's and women's section, while young striker Sharmila Devi (women) and Vivek Sagar Prasad (men) were adjudged best rising stars.

COVID-19: Saha tests positive again, Hussey recovers

COVID-19: Saha tests positive again, Hussey recovers

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Among other sportspersons, KT Irfan, PU Chitra, 19 other athletes test negative while the health of one positive athlete being monitored at SAI Bengaluru.

Rohit expects Hardik to be match-ready

Rohit expects Hardik to be match-ready

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'He's done pretty much everything so it seems that time has come for him to get ready and start doing what he does.'

T20I Rankings: Azam climbs to 2nd spot, Kohli unmoved at 5th

T20I Rankings: Azam climbs to 2nd spot, Kohli unmoved at 5th

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

For South Africa, Rassie van der Dussen has advanced three slots to the sixth position, just one shy of his career-best, after scores of 34 not out and 52.

Rishabh Pant celebrates Christmas with Dhoni

Rishabh Pant celebrates Christmas with Dhoni

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Pant shared a picture with Dhoni along with his two other friends.

Extradition of Mallya, Nirav figures in Modi-Boris talks

Extradition of Mallya, Nirav figures in Modi-Boris talks

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The issue of extradition of Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi figured in a virtual summit between India and the United Kingdom on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that economic offenders should be sent back to the country at the earliest for trial.

Women's Speed Chess: Humpy, Harika advance to last eight

Women's Speed Chess: Humpy, Harika advance to last eight

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The Grand Prix consists of four legs, with a total of 21 participants. Each of the 21 players participates in three out of four Grand Prix legs. Each GP is a 16-player knockout event.

Jhajharia rewrites world record for Tokyo Paralympic berth

Jhajharia rewrites world record for Tokyo Paralympic berth

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

The Tokyo Paralympics slated to begin on August 24, will be Jhajharia's third Paralympics.

How Ravi Shastri Impacted Indian Cricket

How Ravi Shastri Impacted Indian Cricket

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The back to back Test series wins in Australia must rank as Ravi Shastri's greatest achievement as India's coach.

'Superman' Saha reminds his worth with bat ahead of Australia tour

'Superman' Saha reminds his worth with bat ahead of Australia tour

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Playing only his second match at this year's IPL, Saha smashed 87 off 45 balls in Sunrisers Hyderabad's 88-run romp against Delhi Capitals.

Why Shah wanted Twitter takedown

Why Shah wanted Twitter takedown

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Home ministry asks IT ministry to order social media platforms to remove around 100 posts or URLs.

Congress withdraws from 'Covid toolkit' probe

Congress withdraws from 'Covid toolkit' probe

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The two Congress leader alleged that the Delhi Police is acting at the instance of the accused BJP leaders and under pressure from the Union Home Ministry and "are illegally misinforming and misleading third parties and also the media".

Women's T20 World Cup: India face England in repeat clash of 2018

Women's T20 World Cup: India face England in repeat clash of 2018

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

England, who finished with three wins and a loss in the group stage, face India on Thursday in a repeat semifinal of the 2018 edition.

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Jhilli bags gold at Asian Weightlifting Championship

Jhilli bags gold at Asian Weightlifting Championship

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Jhilli lifted 69kg in the snatch and followed that up by 88kg in clean jerk for a total of 157kg to finish on top of the podium

Indian women win Emerging Asia Cup title

Indian women win Emerging Asia Cup title

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

India claimed the Women's Emerging Asia Cup 2019 after beating hosts Sri Lanka by 14 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method, in a rain-hit final.