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Asian Games: 12-toed heptathlete Swapna dreams big despite shoe struggle

Asian Games: 12-toed heptathlete Swapna dreams big despite shoe struggle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Pursuing a largely unrewarding Olympic sport in a cricket-obsessed country requires adjustments but heptathlete Swapna Barman has taken it to a new level -- squeezing six toes in each shoe designed for five.

GVK Power's strategy for success

GVK Power's strategy for success

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

GVK's 65-year-old patriarch has shed some of his conservatism and is stepping on the gas.

Markets end flat amid rangebound trade; Midcaps outperform

Markets end flat amid rangebound trade; Midcaps outperform

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

BSE Midcap index outperformed the benchmark indices to end with 0.4% gains.

Djokovic fends off Anderson, Fish goes out

Djokovic fends off Anderson, Fish goes out

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Novak Djokovic blunted the power serving of South African Kevin Anderson to reach the fourth round of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Monday, while Mardy Fish was upset by Australian qualifier Matthew Ebden.

These INSANE death-defying stunts will leave you gasping!

These INSANE death-defying stunts will leave you gasping!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

A look at those who treat the idea of putting their life at risk as FUN!

PHOTOS: Chelsea top after one-sided victory; United edge past Hull

PHOTOS: Chelsea top after one-sided victory; United edge past Hull

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Danny Rose scored a second-half equaliser to cancel out James Milner's penalty as Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to draw 1-1 with Liverpool at White Hart Lane on Saturday.

Yaseen Bhatkal aka Zarar aka Dr Imran... the hunt goes on

Yaseen Bhatkal aka Zarar aka Dr Imran... the hunt goes on

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

A largely behind-the-scene operative, Yaseen Bhatkal is today on the watch list of the Interpol with a red corner alert issued against him.

Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Vs Indian Scout Sixty

Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Vs Indian Scout Sixty

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Team BikeDekho takes the duo for a spin to decide who the winner is in this battle of cruisers

Samsung chooses Intel processor for Galaxy Tab 3

Samsung chooses Intel processor for Galaxy Tab 3

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The chipmaker's Clover Trail+ mobile chip will be used in one version of its 10.1-inch tablet.

Ram Singh Yadav qualifies for London Games

Ram Singh Yadav qualifies for London Games

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

After missing the bus for the Beijing Olympics by three seconds, long distance runner Ram Singh Yadav achieved the qualifying mark set for this year's London Games by dipping more than a minute under the B standard in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon.

Chennai Open: Keen contest on cards

Chennai Open: Keen contest on cards

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

Holder and World number 17 Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland faces a daunting task to retain his title as the 17th edition of ATP Chennai Open unfolds, on Monday, promising a keen tussle among top players.

Honda Jazz review: The most versatile hatchback money can buy

Honda Jazz review: The most versatile hatchback money can buy

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The Jazz has big, wide, lightweight doors that are almost 3 kg lighter than the ones in the older model.

When Moshe and Netanyahu visited Moshe's old home

When Moshe and Netanyahu visited Moshe's old home

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

'The Indian and Israeli rabbis were singing a small departure song for brave little Moshe, who had spent many, likely, heartbreaking but bittersweet hours at this home of his babyhood, looking at the drawings his mother had made for him, that were still up in his room.'

Thailand golf: Westwood shoots 60 to lead

Thailand golf: Westwood shoots 60 to lead

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

World No.3 Lee Westwood flirted with membership of golf's exclusive 59 club when he produced a sparkling 12-under-par round of 60 to open up a big lead in the Thailand Golf Championships on Thursday.

IPL: Rohit Sharma guides Mumbai to narrow win over Punjab

IPL: Rohit Sharma guides Mumbai to narrow win over Punjab

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Captain Rohit Sharma's batting heroics made all the difference in the end as Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab by a narrow four runs in a nail-biting Pepsi IPL clash on Monday.

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Lexus continues its hybrid offensive in the country with the new NX midsize luxury SUV that eyes the popular Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Range Rover Evoque, among others

Nation Building at the ATM

Nation Building at the ATM

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

'As citizens of this country, we often expect sweeping changes here, but find the smallest of abdications that we may ourselves be called upon to make far too inconveniencing.' 'Think about it deeply -- about the move and the reactions it has gathered -- and we will actually learn a lot about ourselves,' says Sreehari Nair.

Why Formula One turns me on

Why Formula One turns me on

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The first time you truly hear the primeval holler of a Formula One engine at full tilt, your jaw will drop, your pulse will pound like a gorilla on cocaine, and your nether regions will instantly, if only momentarily, stiffen and throb with the dramatic suddenness of utterly unexpected and overwhelming arousal.

DROOL: 5 most expensive bikes of 2017

DROOL: 5 most expensive bikes of 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Karan Narsu takes a look at the most gob-smackingly expensive bikes launched in India this year

Durand Cup: Churchill, Prayag United to meet in final

Durand Cup: Churchill, Prayag United to meet in final

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Former champions Churchill Brothers outplayed Shillong Lajong FC 4-1 to set up a summit clash against Prayag United in the Durand Cup football tournament, in New Delhi, on Thursday.

Ghosal out of British Grand Prix as Indian challenge ends

Ghosal out of British Grand Prix as Indian challenge ends

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

The Indian challenge in the ROWE British Grand Prix squash championship came to an end after national champion Saurav Ghosal suffered a straight-game first-round defeat at the hands France's Gregory Gaultier in Manchester.

Sports Shorts: FC Barcelona to offer Messi lifetime deal

Sports Shorts: FC Barcelona to offer Messi lifetime deal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

PHOTOS: Bayern thrash PSG; Barcelona, United win

PHOTOS: Bayern thrash PSG; Barcelona, United win

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Bayern Munich and Barcelona registered easy wins, while Manchester United came from behind to beat CSKA Moscow 2-1 and Chelsea surrendered the top spot after a 1-1 at home against Atletico Madrid.

Asian Champions hockey: India rout China

Asian Champions hockey: India rout China

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

India scored a 5-0 victory over hosts China in their opening match, in the first men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament at Ordos, China, on Saturday. Gurvinder Singh Chandi (5th minute), Yuvraj Walmiki (21st), Rupinder Pal Singh (41st), Rajpal Singh (43rd) and VR Raghunath (62nd) were the scorers.

Isner downs Roddick, meets Benneteau in final

Isner downs Roddick, meets Benneteau in final

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

Fourth seed John Isner gave himself the perfect US Open boost by upsetting fellow-American Andy Roddick 7-6, 6-4 in a slug-fest between two big servers in the Winston-Salem Open semi-finals on Friday.

Roddick to meet Isner in Winston-Salem semis

Roddick to meet Isner in Winston-Salem semis

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Andy Roddick and John Isner set up a mouth-watering semi-final between two big servers after the Americans won their respective quarter-final matches at the Winston-Salem Open on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Sereno strike helps Chennaiyin beat FC Pune City; Atwal loses

Sports Shorts: Sereno strike helps Chennaiyin beat FC Pune City; Atwal loses

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

China's Yao retires from basketball

China's Yao retires from basketball

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Yao Ming, who ignited China's interest in the NBA and became one of Asia's best-known athletes, announced his retirement from basketball on Wednesday.

John Isner wins at Newport after skipping wedding

John Isner wins at Newport after skipping wedding

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Big-serving American John Isner captured his second career ATP title after skipping his brother's wedding to beat Belgium's Olivier Rochus 6-3, 7-6 in the Hall of Fame Tennis Championship final on Sunday.

Champions League PIX: Real thrash APOEL 6-0; Liverpool held in thriller

Champions League PIX: Real thrash APOEL 6-0; Liverpool held in thriller

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Images from Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

The unseen Satyajit Ray

The unseen Satyajit Ray

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Extract from the book Manik-Da Memories of Satyajit Ray, by Nemai Ghosh

This Harley can't take tight corners

This Harley can't take tight corners

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Harley-Davidson's Breakout is a great bike for weekend getaways, but its biggest challenge is its limited manoeuvrability and reluctance to take tight corners, says Arup Das.

Football Briefs: Chhetri winner in running for 2017 AFC Cup Goal of Tournament

Football Briefs: Chhetri winner in running for 2017 AFC Cup Goal of Tournament

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Meet the shortest teenager in India

Meet the shortest teenager in India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Jyoti Amge, 16, is just 23 inches tall (1 foot, 11 inches) and she weighs only 5 kilograms. She has been named in the Limca Book of Records as the shortest girl in the country.

Steely Saina storms into French Open final

Steely Saina storms into French Open final

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal stamped her authority to storm into the final of the French Super Series outclassing German Juliane Schenk in straight sets in the women's badminton singles in Paris.

Sparkling Roma stay in Champions League hunt

Sparkling Roma stay in Champions League hunt

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

AS Roma kept alive their faint hopes of landing a Champions League spot next season with an eye-catching 1-0 victory over Chievo Verona at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Serie A: Inter end bad week on a high

Serie A: Inter end bad week on a high

Rediff.com10 Apr 2011

Italian champions Inter Milan ended a damaging week on a high by beating Chievo Verona 2-0 at the San Siro to move two points behind Serie A leaders AC Milan on Saturday.

Del Potro makes winning start at Indian Wells

Del Potro makes winning start at Indian Wells

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro eased into the second round of the Indian Wells WTA tournament with a 6-4, 6-0 demolition of Czech Radek Stepanek on Thursday.