'The first time I entered the WWE I wore a salwar suit.' 'I am proud of our rich culture and I am glad I get the opportunity to represent it.'

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

'Sarita is the most abused and unsupported Indian boxer of all time.'

'I could not believe that the prime minister knew me.'

India's 572 athletes hope to return home with an overflowing treasure chest of medals.

Rediff.com's team of the tournament, folks!

'In 2015 after fighting in the same card as Vijender Singh, I was flying and thought my life is made.' 'But I fell flat. I didn't get any fights after that.' It was heartbreaking.' 'I don't want to go through that again.' 'Therefore, I will fight and go to office the next day.'

You may be entranced by the foot magic, but don't miss the hair cuts!

The World Cup has seen the most talented footballers on the planet. The tournament is also home to the glamorous wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of these players.

No one expects Nigeria to win, but by now everyone knows that shirt...

'I have realised that to be happy, you don't need luxury in life.' 'Simple things in life make you happy.'

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com explains how Dhoni's victory can help you at the workplace.

Meet these fascinating ladies...

'An athlete is never tension-free,' India's champion athlete tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.

Manish Kaushik has announced his arrival on the senior scene in grand fashion.

At this year's Australian Open, the ladies brought back shorts centrestage.

Featuring Neymar, Coutinho, Dembele, Pogba, Bale...

'What can I do if god made me the way I am?' 'All I want to do is win medals for India and make my country proud.'

There is no one in the world like this Champion. As he bids farewell to sprinting, Laxmi Negi looks at the invaluable life lessons UB taught the world.

When the World Cup began, no one gave them a chance. But the nail-biting final will go down in the record books and so will our girls.