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Marquez says being realistic key to win in Hong Kong

Marquez says being realistic key to win in Hong Kong

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'We need to be aware that we have a difficult game in Hong Kong. We have time to prepare, to be competitive and try to win and get the three points.'

Cricket venue for 2028 Los Angeles Games unveiled

Cricket venue for 2028 Los Angeles Games unveiled

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Pomona, a city in South California, will host the cricket competition during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the ICC announced in Dubai on Tuesday.

Why A Minecraft Movie Is SO Popular

Why A Minecraft Movie Is SO Popular

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Even if you don't play the game, you'll understand everything and have a good time, promises 9-year-old Minecraft gamer Avan Verma.

Raid 2 Review: Second Time's Not The Charm!

Raid 2 Review: Second Time's Not The Charm!

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Rajkumar Gupta's hammy treatment and bombastic score strips the realism to turn Raid 2 into another hail the hero exercise, observes Sukanya Verma.

Meet the teen shooting star who beat Manu at ISSF WC

Meet the teen shooting star who beat Manu at ISSF WC

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

It was all thanks to a shooting range in their village Sasroli. The facility that was run by Kargil war veteran Anil Jakhar, was very close to their house and came as a blessing in disguise when Suruchi had to halt her Bhiwani sojourns due to the pandemic in 2020.

'Raj Kapoor Could Have Married Nargis'

'Raj Kapoor Could Have Married Nargis'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'Those were not kind days for a woman with a break-up. The world has changed; today, nobody cares.'

Ahead of Paris Games, Lovlina bags silver at Czech Grand Prix

Ahead of Paris Games, Lovlina bags silver at Czech Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The tournament, being hosted under the aegis of World Boxing, featured four boxers in the women's 75kg category -- Borgohain, Cindy Ngamba of the Refugee Boxing Team, Qian and England's Chantal Reid -- and held in a round robin format.

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Amit, Sachin strike gold; Nikhat bags silver

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Amit, Sachin strike gold; Nikhat bags silver

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

World Championship medallist Amit Panghal and Sachin Siwach struck gold at the 75th Strandja Memorial tournament.

'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'

'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Success is in the hands of the audience. I learn from what they like or dislike, and take the next step further.'

PIX: Inter sink Barca in extra-time to make Champions League final

PIX: Inter sink Barca in extra-time to make Champions League final

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Images from the the Champions League semi-final second leg between Inter Milan and Barcelona at San Siro, Milan, Italy, on Tuesday.

TOPS shake-up: Neeraj Chopra retained but big names axed

TOPS shake-up: Neeraj Chopra retained but big names axed

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is among only three track and field athletes retained in the sports ministry's revamped TOPS core group.

What World Champ Nikhat Zareen Said About Hijab

What World Champ Nikhat Zareen Said About Hijab

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'It is totally their own choice. I can't comment on their choices.'

Fans Miss Dhoni At India-New Zealand Game

Fans Miss Dhoni At India-New Zealand Game

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Even though Mahendra Singh Dhoni has retired, a large number of young fans could be seen wearing his iconic No. 7 jersey.

PIX: PSG demolish Arsenal to enter Champions League final

PIX: PSG demolish Arsenal to enter Champions League final

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Images from the Champions League semi-final second leg between Paris St Germain and Arsenal, at Parc des Princes, Paris, France, on Wednesday.

In The Mood For A Deadly Bride On OTT?

In The Mood For A Deadly Bride On OTT?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Deadly brides, daredevil officers, bloodthirsty royals, killer toys, celebrity chefs, comic book heroes, angry goddesses, senior citizen dreams, poisonous snowfall, the OTT offerings this week will make you wish for days twice the size of its menu.

Djokovic opens up on 'surreal' bond with coach Murray

Djokovic opens up on 'surreal' bond with coach Murray

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic said working with coach Andy Murray still felt a bit surreal but it offered him the opportunity to finally build a personal relationship with the Scot after their long rivalry on court.

Boxing World C'ships: Sanjeet, Akash advance to last 16

Boxing World C'ships: Sanjeet, Akash advance to last 16

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Varinder had to pull out of his 60kg category bout due to high fever but he tested negative for COVID-19.

'Good Roles Are Playing Hard To Get With Me'

'Good Roles Are Playing Hard To Get With Me'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

'Some people tell me you're playing hard to get. But I'm not. It's the other way around.'

'Embrace hard work', Mary Kom tells students

'Embrace hard work', Mary Kom tells students

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'If you are willing to shine like the sun, you must be willing to burn like it.'

WTC Final: 'Hazlewood most likened to Glenn McGrath'

WTC Final: 'Hazlewood most likened to Glenn McGrath'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri firmly believes Australia should select experienced pacer Josh Hazlewood ahead of Scott Boland for the WTC Final against South Africa in June.

'Many Women Don't Have Guts To Escape Their Situation'

'Many Women Don't Have Guts To Escape Their Situation'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

'They can't take even the smallest step.' 'The mental abuse is so insidious that sometimes they don't even realise it's happening.'

'India can emerge as key player in global supply chain'

'India can emerge as key player in global supply chain'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'It can position itself as a China Plus One solution, fulfilling the demands of developed economies.'

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid unit, said his country welcomes all visitors, including LGBTQ people and their bid to host the 48-team showpiece event has nothing to do with 'sportswashing' their human rights record.

India women's boxing head coach Bhatt steps down

India women's boxing head coach Bhatt steps down

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Bhaskar Bhatt has quit as the head coach of the Indian women's boxing team to concentrate on his new role as the high performance director at the Sports Authority of India.

Titanic becomes number one film in the world box office

Titanic becomes number one film in the world box office

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

The 14-year-old film is steadily doing fantastic business.

World Cup Qualifier PIX: Brazil edge past Chile; Argentina held

World Cup Qualifier PIX: Brazil edge past Chile; Argentina held

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Brazil pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 away victory over Chile in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

Boxing: Alfiya stuns former World champ to clinch gold

Boxing: Alfiya stuns former World champ to clinch gold

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The reigning Youth World champions Alfiya Pathan and Gitika produced sensational performances to win gold medals, while India's other two female boxers Kalaivani Srinivasan and Jamuna Boro signed off with silver medals in the Elorda Cup.

'The Ceasefire Is A Band-Aid Solution'

'The Ceasefire Is A Band-Aid Solution'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'It brings precarious peace because the red lines have shifted. 'The next Pahalgam attack would mean a full scale war.'

Boxing worlds: Smashing start to India's campaign

Boxing worlds: Smashing start to India's campaign

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Rookie Manisha outclasses two-time bronze medallist Christina Cruz

'You Can Piss Everyone Off'

'You Can Piss Everyone Off'

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'If you respect people, if you accommodate people, these are good attributes to have.' 'Like the whole world is a mixed bag of people, our industry is the same.'

'Ruthless India should win Champions Trophy convincingly'

'Ruthless India should win Champions Trophy convincingly'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Former India player and coach Lalchand Rajput says this Indian team has a clear instinct that will just finish off opponents

Boxing World C'ships: Nikhat Zareen storms into final; 2 other sign off with bronze

Boxing World C'ships: Nikhat Zareen storms into final; 2 other sign off with bronze

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Nikhat made short work of Brazil's Caroline De Almeida to notch up a dominant 5-0 win.

'If You're Chewing Gum, That's Plastic'

'If You're Chewing Gum, That's Plastic'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'At least 25 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of plastic chewing gum gets dumped.' 'And because the way people spit it out, there's no possible way this plastic can be recycled.'

Triptii Is 'Surrounded By Love'

Triptii Is 'Surrounded By Love'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

What are the stars celebrating? Take a look.

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

'Shreyas Iyer Never Gets Hype He Deserves'

'Shreyas Iyer Never Gets Hype He Deserves'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'His phenomenal run continues, high time the world starts talking about his strengths.'

Mary Kom books berth in World boxing C'ship final

Mary Kom books berth in World boxing C'ship final

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

M C Mary Kom continued her chase for a historic fifth successive World Championship gold by becoming the only Indian boxer to enter the final of the event with a thumping win in the last-four stage in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Republic Day special: Nishant Dev's KO rocks Vegas

Republic Day special: Nishant Dev's KO rocks Vegas

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Indian boxer Nishant Dev made a smashing professional debut, defeating Alton Wiggins of the USA by technical knockout in the super-welterweight category at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. Dev dominated the fight, knocking Wiggins down twice before the referee stopped the bout with 20 seconds left in the first round.

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Indian government has established two expert committees aimed at elevating the country's sports performance.

Boxing Worlds: Deepak, Nishant dominate; move into quarters

Boxing Worlds: Deepak, Nishant dominate; move into quarters

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Deepak brushed aside China's Zhangh Jiamao by a 5-0 unanimous verdict