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Wimbledon: The Joy, The Emotion

Wimbledon: The Joy, The Emotion

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

It was a dream opening day for the local fans as seven British players made it to the second round -- the most singles wins for the home nation in a single day at Wimbledon in the professional era.

Trump's 24-hr threat to India; Russia steps in to defend

Trump's 24-hr threat to India; Russia steps in to defend

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said India has not been a good trading partner and announced that he will raise the tariffs on New Delhi 'very substantially' over the next 24 hours because it is buying Russian oil.

Badminton braces for crisis due to China's duck decline

Badminton braces for crisis due to China's duck decline

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'The supply of feathers has dropped and costs have escalated sharply.'

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Coach Branko Ivankovic insisted China's World Cup qualifying campaign was still alive despite back-to-back losses to Saudi Arabia and Australia over the last five days leaving them bottom of Asian qualifying Group C.

Lovlina's loss ends India's boxing campaign in Paris

Lovlina's loss ends India's boxing campaign in Paris

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Li Qian who emerged victorious, securing a 4-1 decision from the judges

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Geopolitically and diplomatically it's a very difficult situation for India.'

Jena pulls out of NC Classic 2025

Jena pulls out of NC Classic 2025

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

On June 6, Poland's Martin Konecny had replaced Asian Games bronze medallist Genki Dean of Japan as the organisers confirmed the 12-man entry list for the rescheduled event.

'Let Your Actions And Achievements Prove Your Value'

'Let Your Actions And Achievements Prove Your Value'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi has shared details about his journey from film stardom to becoming a successful global entrepreneur. In an article for Rolling Stone, which he also posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Oberoi explained how stepping away from fame helped him focus, grow, and build a lasting legacy.

World Boxing C'ships: Mary Kom, Sarita sail into Round 2

World Boxing C'ships: Mary Kom, Sarita sail into Round 2

Rediff.com19 May 2016

MC Mary Kom began her campaign in style by outpunching Sweden's Juliana Soderstrom in her opening bout of the AIBA World Women's Boxing Championships in Astana.

I'll be back stronger: Nikhat reflects on Olympic setback

I'll be back stronger: Nikhat reflects on Olympic setback

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

It wasn't her day, acknowledged Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen dwelling on her shocking medal-less Olympic campaign but asserted that she would be back stronger with the help of a personal coach that she is currently trying to find.

How Do You Parent A Mini Adult?

How Do You Parent A Mini Adult?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

As the digital age turns children into informed, opinionated little adults, what guardrails should parents employ? Parents with new-age sensibilities admit to oftentimes feeling stumped. A psychologist, a principal and an eye doctor suggest how they can navigate this new parental landscape.

Olympic boxing gender row deepens as Lin wins...

Olympic boxing gender row deepens as Lin wins...

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Taiwan's double world champion Lin Yu-ting, one of two boxers at the heart of a gender row, won her featherweight round of 16 bout against Uzbekistan's Sidora Turdibekova

Conviction of Rubiales in kiss case upheld

Conviction of Rubiales in kiss case upheld

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Spain's High Court on Wednesday upheld a verdict that found former soccer federation president Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for an unsolicited kiss on the lips of national team player Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 World Cup in Sydney.

Women's Euros PIX: Spain thrash grieving Portugal; Italy edge Belgium

Women's Euros PIX: Spain thrash grieving Portugal; Italy edge Belgium

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Images from Thursday's Women's Euro 2025 Group B matches between Spain-Portugal and Italy Belgium.

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.' 'Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us baffled.' 'But when he emerged, he couldn't stop appreciating our efforts!' 'He said Sahir Ludhianvi's writing was sheer poetry and since all my five tunes were equally wonderful, he would leave it to my discretion to chose the final tune.' 'What could be greater appreciation for an artiste?'

'Why My Great Grandfather Mohanlal...'

'Why My Great Grandfather Mohanlal...'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

'... had gone to South Africa from India over a hundred years ago.'

OTT Vs Theatres: The War Has Begun

OTT Vs Theatres: The War Has Begun

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'The satisfaction of making content only comes when it reaches theatres as you are directly connecting to the masses.'

'Such Crashes Are One-In-A-Million'

'Such Crashes Are One-In-A-Million'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

'A Mayday at 600-800 feet followed by descent to 450 feet suggests the pilot still had control.'

Women's Euros: Spain whip Belgium; Portugal hold Italy

Women's Euros: Spain whip Belgium; Portugal hold Italy

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

A summary of Monday's action at the Women's Euros between Spain-Belgium and Portugal-Italy.

Move over Fast & Furious-Brad Pitt's 'F1' dominates

Move over Fast & Furious-Brad Pitt's 'F1' dominates

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Apple's high-octane racing film "F1: The Movie" roared to the top of the U.S. and Canadian box office this weekend, fueled by star-power and a finely-tuned marketing campaign

'For Me, It's The Story, Director, Producer'

'For Me, It's The Story, Director, Producer'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

'A story has to do something within me for me to say yes to it.'

Pooja Rani makes last-16 at World Boxing C'ships

Pooja Rani makes last-16 at World Boxing C'ships

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Asian Games bronze medallist Pooja Rani (75kg) entered the pre-quarter-finals in the AIBA World Women's Boxing Championships with a hard-fought victory over Ukraine's Mariya Borutsa, in Astana, on Friday.

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat, Nitu and Manisha march into quarters

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat, Nitu and Manisha march into quarters

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas and Manisha Moun marched into the quarterfinals of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships.

SEE: In war-torn Gaza, boxing coach emboldens girls

SEE: In war-torn Gaza, boxing coach emboldens girls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Attempts to restart sports are risky, even when played outside. On Tuesday, an Israeli missile slammed into a football match at a tent encampment, killing at least 29 people, Palestinian officials said.

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.'

PIX: England whip Wales; meet Sweden in Euro quarters

PIX: England whip Wales; meet Sweden in Euro quarters

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Reigning champions England thrashed neighbours Wales 6-1 to reach the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals on Sunday, securing second spot in Group D and cruising into the knockouts, where they will face Sweden, on a high note.

Preeti Pawar in women's boxing pre-quarter-finals

Preeti Pawar in women's boxing pre-quarter-finals

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

India's Preeti Pawar entered the pre-quarter-finals of the women's 54kg boxing competition, scoring an easy victory over Vietnam's Vo Thi Kim Anh in a first round bout at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

Ancelotti's Brazil held to goalless draw at Ecuador

Ancelotti's Brazil held to goalless draw at Ecuador

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'Ancelotti hasn't had time to show us his game plan yet. It's only been two or three days of training.'

Spoofs, kid movies rule world box office

Spoofs, kid movies rule world box office

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

The re-release of The Lion King is doing very well at the box office.

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'If you watch songs like Acha Ji Main Haari Chalo Maan Jao Na, Lag Ja Gale or Jhumka Gira Re, you'll notice they're not just a distraction. There's a story unfolding within them.'

Immature to jump to conclusions: Aviation min on AI crash report

Immature to jump to conclusions: Aviation min on AI crash report

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Union minister Murlidhar Mohol addressed the preliminary report on the Ahmedabad plane crash, urging caution and emphasizing the need for further investigation.

Wood hails 'game-changer' Bumrah as he rattles England

Wood hails 'game-changer' Bumrah as he rattles England

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

In vintage Bumrah fashion, the damage was quiet but clinical and unmistakably game-changing.

India's newest pro boxer ready to dominate...

India's newest pro boxer ready to dominate...

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Former World championship bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur has become the latest Indian boxer to turn professional.

Boxing Worlds: Tough challenge for Nikhat, Lovlina

Boxing Worlds: Tough challenge for Nikhat, Lovlina

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will look to find their footing in new weight categories with the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approaching.

PIX: Shock loss for Italy in Oslo

PIX: Shock loss for Italy in Oslo

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the European Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

With Ashes looming and Konstas flop, Aus have massive headaches

With Ashes looming and Konstas flop, Aus have massive headaches

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'The prospect of Konstas facing Jofra Archer with the first ball of the Ashes on November 21 -- potentially delivered at 155km/h -- doesn't feel like a fair fight.'

How To Dress Based On Numerology

How To Dress Based On Numerology

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Let your birth number be your style cheat sheet.

World boxing body ends ties with India, says office-bearers damaging sport

World boxing body ends ties with India, says office-bearers damaging sport

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Furious with the current logjam in the suspended Indian Boxing Federation, the International Boxing Association has terminated the IBF from its fold stating that the current set of office-bearers are "damaging the image, reputation and interest" of the sport.

Is Jaiswal next Kohli?

Is Jaiswal next Kohli?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his meteoric rise in international cricket with yet another outstanding overseas tour

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Ajinkya Rahane has expressed his desire to return to Test cricket for India-a format he deeply cherishes-despite receiving "no response" from the selectors.