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Time for Lakshya Sen to work on his variations

Time for Lakshya Sen to work on his variations

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Lakshya Sen has been in incredible form in the last six months.

Manika Batra eyeing history at 2022 CWG, Asiad

Manika Batra eyeing history at 2022 CWG, Asiad

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Manika Batra wants to break the top-30 barrier in the near future

All England C'ships: Sen stuns Antonsen to make quarters; Sindhu, Saina out

All England C'ships: Sen stuns Antonsen to make quarters; Sindhu, Saina out

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Former World No 1 Saina, the London Olympics bronze medallist, lost 14-21, 21-17, 17-21 to World No 2 Yamaguchi in a 50-minute women's singles clash.

The Hundred: Mandhana, Rodrigues only Indians retained

The Hundred: Mandhana, Rodrigues only Indians retained

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues were among the overseas players retained by their respective franchises

India unlikely to field cricket teams in Hangzhou Asian Games

India unlikely to field cricket teams in Hangzhou Asian Games

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The Games coincides with the women team's limited-overs tour of England

PIX: Magnificent Pant takes India to 338/7 on Day 1

PIX: Magnificent Pant takes India to 338/7 on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the rescheduled 5th Test between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.

India to field second-string hockey teams for C'wealth Games

India to field second-string hockey teams for C'wealth Games

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The Birmingham Commonwealth Games is scheduled from July 28 to August 8, while the Asian Games will be held from September 10 to 25 this year.

All England: Sen stumbles at final hurdle, loses to Axelsen

All England: Sen stumbles at final hurdle, loses to Axelsen

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

On Saturday, Sen had become only the fifth Indian after Prakash Nath (1947), Prakash Padukone (1980, 1981), Pullela Gopichand (2001) and Saina Nehwal (2015) to reach the final of the prestigious tournament after outwitting defending champion Lee Zii Jia in a gruelling semi-final.

Chanu wins gold in Singapore, qualifies for CWG

Chanu wins gold in Singapore, qualifies for CWG

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The 27-year-old has also qualified for the CWG in the 49kg weight category on the basis of her Commonwealth rankings.

All England: Sen stuns defending champ to enter final

All England: Sen stuns defending champ to enter final

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Sen became only the third men's singles player after Prakash Padukone and Pullela Gopichand to reach the final

'India needs to decide whether KL Rahul is opener or middle-order batter'

'India needs to decide whether KL Rahul is opener or middle-order batter'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

It is not certain whether KL Rahul opening the batting will work for the team in the future.

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Cricket will mark its return to the Commonwealth Games after a gap of 24 years with India taking on Australia on July 29 in the 2022 Birmingham edition.

Sen, Treesa-Gayatri march into All England semi-finals

Sen, Treesa-Gayatri march into All England semi-finals

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

World Championships bronze medallist Sen had earlier advanced to the men's singles semi-finals after his opponent Lu Guang Zu of China gave a walkover.

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Indian freestyle wrestlers claim Asian team title in U-17 category

Chanu to compete in new weight category in 2022 CWG

Chanu to compete in new weight category in 2022 CWG

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will compete in a new weight class -- 55kg -- at the Commonwealth Games later this year to help maximise India's chances of winning more gold medals in the multi-sport event in Birmingham.

Shorts: F2 driver, India's Jehan finishes second in Baku

Shorts: F2 driver, India's Jehan finishes second in Baku

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Anahat Singh seals berth for World Junior Squash C'ship after topping selection trials

Trials galore in boxing for CWG, Asiad

Trials galore in boxing for CWG, Asiad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

World championship trials would be held from March 7 to 9, followed by the Asiad trials from March 10 to 13.

All about Australian Open champion Ash Barty

All about Australian Open champion Ash Barty

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Ash Barty ended Australia's 44-year wait for a home winner at the Australian Open when the world number one staved off a fightback from American Danielle Collins to complete a 6-3, 7-6(2) win.

EPL PIX: United, Arsenal slip up; Chelsea hit Saints for six

EPL PIX: United, Arsenal slip up; Chelsea hit Saints for six

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Dipika Pallikal, now a mother, back on squash court

Dipika Pallikal, now a mother, back on squash court

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Pallikal is aiming to create more history at the two multi-sporting events.

Djokovic practises for Australian Open as he waits for visa ruling

Djokovic practises for Australian Open as he waits for visa ruling

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Djokovic practised his serves and returns with his entourage on an empty court at Melbourne Park

Sindhu eyes missing CWG, Asian Games titles in 2022

Sindhu eyes missing CWG, Asian Games titles in 2022

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

India's top shuttler P V Sindhu is targetting peak form during the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games this year to ensure that she clinches the two titles missing from her cabinet.

Ajay Singh bags India's third weightlifting gold

Ajay Singh bags India's third weightlifting gold

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Singh lifted a total of 322kg and also set a national record in snatch (147kg) on Sunday.

Cricket excluded from provisional list of '28 LA Games

Cricket excluded from provisional list of '28 LA Games

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Boxing and weightlifting federations were given 18 months time to set their house in order to be considered for the 2028 Games.

Jeremy Lalrinnunga bags Commonwealth lifting gold

Jeremy Lalrinnunga bags Commonwealth lifting gold

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

An effort of 305kg helped Lalrinnunga bag the gold medal in the men's 67kg category

Time to put past to rest and focus on future: Neeraj

Time to put past to rest and focus on future: Neeraj

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The Tokyo Olympics triumph is done and dusted for star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who is now looking ahead for success in the coming years as he arrived in Chula Vista, United States for his off-season training.

Indian hockey teams to compete in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Indian hockey teams to compete in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

India has reversed its decision to pull out its hockey teams from next year's Birmingham Commonwealth Games and will compete in the multi-sport quadrennial event 'if they qualify', a Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) official said on Saturday.

EPL PIX: City crush Leeds to go back top; Norwich relegated

EPL PIX: City crush Leeds to go back top; Norwich relegated

Rediff.com1 May 2022

IMAGES from EPL matches played on Sunday.

Australia rushes to file defence of Djokovic ban

Australia rushes to file defence of Djokovic ban

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Australian authorities scrambled on Sunday to file a legal defence of their decision to bar entry to tennis world number one Novak Djokovic over his COVID-19 vaccination status, as the Serbian superstar spent his fourth day in immigration detention.

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'We brought melody back to Hindi cinema and our songs which came straight from the heart, be it Papa Kehte Hain, Aye Mere Humsafar, Ghazab Ka Hai Din or Akele Hain To Kya Gham Hai, resonates even today.'

2022 CWG: India vs Australia to open cricket campaign

2022 CWG: India vs Australia to open cricket campaign

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

India women will play Pakistan women on July 31.

When Malala asked 'why do people have to get married'

When Malala asked 'why do people have to get married'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Yousafzai's marriage to Malik has come as a surprise especially after her recent remarks questioning the institution of marriage for which she faced severe backlash from political and religious leaders in Pakistan.

Malala Gets Married!

Malala Gets Married!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The 24 year old Nobel laureate got married to Asser Malik on November 10 in Birmingham, UK.

COVID-19: Birmingham CWG 2022 scraps athletes' village plan

COVID-19: Birmingham CWG 2022 scraps athletes' village plan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The original project, part of the regeneration of the Perry Barr area of the city, will still be finished to a revised deadline to provide local housing.

Mirabai lifts Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future

Mirabai lifts Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Chanu ended India's over two-decade-long wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A historic bronze-winning show by the men's team and an outstanding fourth place finish for the women's team infused fresh life into the game which was in danger of slipping into oblivion.

1 killed, 7 injured in multiple stabbings in Birmingham

1 killed, 7 injured in multiple stabbings in Birmingham

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

A hunt has been initiated for a male suspect, who is believed to have gone on a stabbing spree, starting at Constitution Hill in Birmingham.

Hockey India can't unilaterally pull out of CWG: Thakur

Hockey India can't unilaterally pull out of CWG: Thakur

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday came hard on Hockey India for unilaterally deciding to pull out of next year's Commonwealth Games, saying the national federation is bound to consult with the government before taking any such step.

Holding slams England over pullout from Pakistan tour

Holding slams England over pullout from Pakistan tour

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

West Indies legend Michael Holding says England's decision to cancel its limited overs tours of Pakistan smacked of 'western arrogance' and the country wouldn't have ever done this to a rich and powerful cricket board like India.

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games delayed

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games delayed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board has approved the minor change for the Games, which will now be held between July 28 and August 8.