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Antim's goal: To outdo Vinesh Phogat's wrestling feats

Antim's goal: To outdo Vinesh Phogat's wrestling feats

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Panghal defended her 53kg crown at the U20 World Championships in Amman, Jordan.

Venus Williams better than ever after injury struggles

Venus Williams better than ever after injury struggles

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Williams playing at a 'better level' after injury-hit start to season

World Athletics: Steeplechaser Sable, long jumper Shaili fail to make finals

World Athletics: Steeplechaser Sable, long jumper Shaili fail to make finals

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

In the men's 20km race walk, Vikash Singh finished 28th in a time of 1 hour 21 minute 58 seconds, while Paramjit Singh (1:24:02) and Akashdeep Singh (1:31:12) were 35th and 47th respectively in the event in which 50 athletes competed.

'We can win gold at Asian Games'

'We can win gold at Asian Games'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Gayakwad said upcoming editions of the WPL will provide more match-time to the players.

Chopra primed to win World C'ships gold, Pakistan's Nadeem also in reckoning

Chopra primed to win World C'ships gold, Pakistan's Nadeem also in reckoning

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Neeraj has won gold medals in Olympics (Tokyo in 2021), Asian Games (2018) and Commonwealth Games (2018), besides becoming the Diamond League champion last year.

Youth Games: Swimmer Shoan, shotputter Anupriya win medals

Youth Games: Swimmer Shoan, shotputter Anupriya win medals

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Ganguly surpassed Aryan Nehra's timing of 4:27:62 which he had set at the Nationals last month.

Prannoy, Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag storm into Japan Open quarters

Prannoy, Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag storm into Japan Open quarters

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Satwiksairaj and Chirag won 21-17, 21-11.

Britain's first million pound player Francis passes away

Britain's first million pound player Francis passes away

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Former England forward Trevor Francis, Britain's first one million pound ($1.28 million) player, has died at the age of 69 after suffering a heart attack, his family said on Monday.

Indian-American engineer fired for talking in Hindi files lawsuit

Indian-American engineer fired for talking in Hindi files lawsuit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Anil Varshney, a Senior Systems Engineer with Huntsville missile defence contractor Parsons Corporation, recently filed a federal lawsuit alleging systemic discriminatory actions that left him jobless in October last year.

How will we fulfil our dreams? Sujeet slams exemption granted to Bajrang

How will we fulfil our dreams? Sujeet slams exemption granted to Bajrang

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The reigning U23 Asian champion Sujeet Kalkal slammed the IOA ad-hoc committee for granting direct entry to Bajrang Punia for the Asian Games.

Asian Games Trials: 'What's so special about Vinesh?'

Asian Games Trials: 'What's so special about Vinesh?'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Reigning Under-20 World Champion Antim Panghal on Wednesday questioned the Asian Games trials exemption given to Vinesh Phogat.

The Katrina@40 Quiz

The Katrina@40 Quiz

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about Katrina Kaif.

Toor defends Asian Athletics title but....

Toor defends Asian Athletics title but....

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Tajinderpal Singh Toor stamped his authority in the continental circuit by defending his Asian Athletics Championships title before limping out of the competition

CWG 2026: What's next after host Victoria pulled out?

CWG 2026: What's next after host Victoria pulled out?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Australia's state of Victoria has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, placing the future of the quadrennial multi-sport event in doubt

Victoria pulls out of 2026 CWG: 'Won't take money out of hospital, school fund'

Victoria pulls out of 2026 CWG: 'Won't take money out of hospital, school fund'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Australia's state of Victoria will not host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to projected cost overruns.

Indian hockey targets Asian Games Gold, Paris Olympics

Indian hockey targets Asian Games Gold, Paris Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

India will battle it out against the likes of South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and China in the Asian Champions Trophy.

India dominates Commonwealth weightlifting with 20 medals

India dominates Commonwealth weightlifting with 20 medals

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

India won nine gold, as many silver and two bronze medals in total.

'Getting dropped affects your mindset, it is tough to make a comeback'

'Getting dropped affects your mindset, it is tough to make a comeback'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Middle-order batter Hanuma Vihari on Tuesday accepted that making a return to the Indian team is tough, and getting dropped at times could affect a player's mindset.

Wrestlers write to PM Modi, IOA: 'Biased, unjustified, against right of equality'

Wrestlers write to PM Modi, IOA: 'Biased, unjustified, against right of equality'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Several women wrestlers wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the IOA and the ad-hoc panel running the WFI, requesting "fair trials" for Asian Games.

Venus Williams' Wimbledon miracle! Defies age and odds

Venus Williams' Wimbledon miracle! Defies age and odds

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Venus has no plans of following her younger sister into retirement any time soon.

Duleep Trophy: South Zone face West Zone in an all-star final

Duleep Trophy: South Zone face West Zone in an all-star final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Mayank Agarwal, vice-captain of South, Sarfaraz Khan and Prithvi Shaw have come to this match riding on heaps of runs that they have made in the previous Ranji season.

Root now 10th highest run-scorer in Test cricket

Root now 10th highest run-scorer in Test cricket

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Border scored 11,174 runs in 156 Tests at an average of 50.56, with 27 centuries and 63 fifties in the format, and a of 205.

Stunning PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Stunning PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Australia's Kyle Chalmers set a blistering pace towards the end to win gold in the blue riband men's 100 metres freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships.

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins could win the Ashes in England if Australia emerge victorious in the second Test, feels pace legend Glenn McGrath.

Australia considering Starc recall for Lord's Test

Australia considering Starc recall for Lord's Test

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Australia face a selection headache with Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood vying for two slots in the pace attack.

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Marnus Labuschagne said Australia, especially the pacers, did not even bring their "B Game" in the win against England in the Ashes opener.

Will Sindhu reignite her winning streak in Canada Open?

Will Sindhu reignite her winning streak in Canada Open?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Sindhu, Sen look to regain lost touch in Canada Open

June 23, 2013: The day India sealed its last ICC title

June 23, 2013: The day India sealed its last ICC title

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

It solidified Dhoni's legacy as a captain who achieved unparalleled success in ICC tournaments.

Ollie Robinson a forgettable cricketer: Hayden

Ollie Robinson a forgettable cricketer: Hayden

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'A fast bowler that is bowling 124 (kmph) and he's got a mouth from the south'

Returning from injury, five-time champ handed Wimbledon wildcard

Returning from injury, five-time champ handed Wimbledon wildcard

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon.

ICC Test Ranking: Ashwin retains top spot; Root claims batting crown

ICC Test Ranking: Ashwin retains top spot; Root claims batting crown

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin has maintained the top spot among bowlers

'Look for excuses or look to get better'

'Look for excuses or look to get better'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Kohli Hits The Gym!

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India scripted history as the ambitious third Moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) touched down on the Moon's south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first nation to land on the uncharted surface.

Ashes PHOTO: Brilliant Broad gives hosts the upperhand

Ashes PHOTO: Brilliant Broad gives hosts the upperhand

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Images from Day 4 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Monday.

Ponting lauds Stokes's 'proactive' captaincy

Ponting lauds Stokes's 'proactive' captaincy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'It's certainly there, the way that they want to play, this bold new approach to Test match cricket, trying to make bold decisions at any stage in the game where they can.'

Ever Seen The 'Brumbrella' In A Test?

Ever Seen The 'Brumbrella' In A Test?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Three fielders on the off and three on the on, all close to the stumps, designed to intimidate the batter and get him out.

Ashes: 'Aus needs to improve but England lack depth'

Ashes: 'Aus needs to improve but England lack depth'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine reckons England lack the depth to go toe to toe with Pat Cummins and Co in the ongoing Ashes series.

'Fantastic Talent' Mr Reliable comes to England's rescue once again

'Fantastic Talent' Mr Reliable comes to England's rescue once again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

As a traditional innings by Joe Root turned it around for England, Jonny Bairstow lauded his 'talented' teammate following Day 1's play.

'We are expecting some different stuff'

'We are expecting some different stuff'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'One of my big strengths has been adapting on the go, understanding what they are trying to do and solving the problem out there in the middle.'

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

James Anderson, Broad and Ollie Robinson will lead the pace attack with Moeen, who retired from tests in 2021, returning to the side after Jack Leach was ruled out of the series due to a back injury.