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Sun Yang was a dirty swimmer, says Le Clos

Sun Yang was a dirty swimmer, says Le Clos

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Sun Yang was banned for eight years last Friday for missing an out-of-competition test in 2018, and Chad Le Clos, who lost to his rival in the 200-metres freestyle final in Rio de Janeiro four years ago, believes justice has been done.

The horrible price wildlife is paying due to Australian fires

The horrible price wildlife is paying due to Australian fires

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

As fires continue to rip through Australia, some devastating numbers are emerging: At least 24 people killed. More than 15.6 million acres torched. Over 1,400 homes destroyed. And, according to one biodiversity expert's count, an estimated 480 million animals killed.

Fear of the unknown: Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Fear of the unknown: Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

When Olympic swimming champion Kyle Chalmers completed what he knew would be his final training session before the coronavirus shutdown, his overwhelming feelings were of sadness and the fear of what was to come. Many athletes are putting a brave face on the lockdown, converting garages and bedrooms into home gymnasiums and posting cheerful videos of themselves on social media keeping fit by "bench-pressing" their children.

5 simple yoga poses you can do with kids

5 simple yoga poses you can do with kids

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

These poses will help you stretch and strengthen your bodies.

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.

Azhar to address HCA corruption charges after Windies T20

Azhar to address HCA corruption charges after Windies T20

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Hyderabad Cricket Association chief Mohammad Azharuddin says he will address the alleged corruption charges against his governing body after hosting the December 6 T20 series opener between India and the West Indies.

Would your kids like to visit Prani?

Would your kids like to visit Prani?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Prani is both a home for rescued animals and a habitat classroom for kids.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Athletes to watch

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Athletes to watch

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

American Caeleb Dressel will become a global superstar predicts Olympic historian Bill Mallon.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Health experts warn that a prolonged isolation could take a big mental toll on people whose livelihoods and self esteem are intrinsically linked to competition. Frustration at the confinement has already spilled over on occasion, with high profile soccer players getting into hot water for breaching government orders on social distancing by hosting parties and drinking sessions.

Tea planters' cup of woes is spilling over

Tea planters' cup of woes is spilling over

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The tea industry, hit by rising costs, falling prices and political unrest in the North Bengal plantations, is especially vulnerable to the COVID-19 lockdown.

Bold and trendy! These outfits will steal your heart

Bold and trendy! These outfits will steal your heart

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Six young designers from the INIFD, Bandra showcased their collection at the Bombay Times Fashion Week held in Mumbai.

Rihanna stuns in a sheer coat on mag cover

Rihanna stuns in a sheer coat on mag cover

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Rihanna cuts an impressive figure in a Fenty tulle coat on the cover of Vogue's November issue.

PIX: Postcards from my first Goa trip

PIX: Postcards from my first Goa trip

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Rediff reader Ashish Tripathi sent us these pictures from his trip to Goa with friends.

When Kajol had butterflies in her stomach!

When Kajol had butterflies in her stomach!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'I couldn't sleep for a couple of nights due to stress, wondering if I could do the role...' 'I am still enjoying my work and that is a huge pat on my back.' 'But I haven't done much work because I am lazy and choosy.'

'Not every Kashmiri a stone pelter or terrorist'

'Not every Kashmiri a stone pelter or terrorist'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Iltija Mufti, the daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehobooba Mufti, also challenged the assertion that "political dynasties" had destroyed Kashmir over the years.

Swimming great Phelps ready to reclaim lost butterfly gold

Swimming great Phelps ready to reclaim lost butterfly gold

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

On Monday, the 31-year-old proved he is in fighting form for his 200 metres butterfly rematch with Chad le Clos, the South African who four years ago denied him a third consecutive gold medal in the event.

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The views are stunning, the skies are blue, the forests are lush and, wonder of wonders, thanks to the discipline of the tea estate, even man isn't vile, discover Renu Bahal Wadhwa and T C A Srinivasa Raghavan after a trip to Kerala's breathtakingly beautiful hill retreat.

What do kids miss most during lockdown? They reveal through art

What do kids miss most during lockdown? They reveal through art

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Missing their grandparents, not being able to go out and meet their friends.... These are just some of the things that kids, who have been confined to their homes due to the coronavirus lockdown, have revealed. From Tokyo to Buenos Aires, and New York to Kathmandu, youngsters have taken to their balconies or front lawns to display and explain the drawings they have made to Reuters photographers.

Ali's legend floats like a butterfly through a hometown festival

Ali's legend floats like a butterfly through a hometown festival

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

A celebration of MuhammadAli's life continued on Wednesday in the late boxing champion's hometown of Louisville, where a daylong "I AmAli" Festival passed his legend on to a new generation through stories and arts and crafts. Craig Davidson, 45, of Louisville, brought his 15- and 11-year-old sons to the festival to pay their last respects. "I grew up as a kid at their age watching his fights," Davidson said. "I knew about his stance during the Vietnam War. ... I just wanted them to know more about him." Ali, whose boxing prowess, showmanship and public opposition to the Vietnam War made him one of the world's most famous people in the turbulent 1960s and '70s, died last Friday of septic shock in an Arizona hospital. He was 74.

India dominates SAG; win 50 medals on Day 4

India dominates SAG; win 50 medals on Day 4

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

India added 26 gold, 18 silver and 6 bronze on Thursday.

Rakul Preet will make you go 'hot damn'

Rakul Preet will make you go 'hot damn'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Rakul Preet Singh lets her inner diva loose on the cover of the Magazine.

Stunning pics from the FINA World Swim Championships

Stunning pics from the FINA World Swim Championships

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Rediff.com gives you a look at ten stunning dives from the ongoing FINA World championships in South Korea.

'When will I get a chance to play a prostitute again?'

'When will I get a chance to play a prostitute again?'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'You have to sell yourself as a product in Bollywood.'

In b'day address, Modi lauds Sardar Patel's vision

In b'day address, Modi lauds Sardar Patel's vision

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

"The country has taken an important decision with the inspiration of Sardar Patel, to walk a new path to resolve a decades-old problem," Modi said.

Can Dressel emulate American swimming great Phelps?

Can Dressel emulate American swimming great Phelps?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Caeleb Dressel heads into the world championships in South Korea looking to show his rivals he is the man to beat at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Pet pics: Bluto, the happy dog

Pet pics: Bluto, the happy dog

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Reader Anisha Sarkar, 27, from Jamshedpur writes about her pet dog.

No better leader than Mahi bhai: CSK's new buy Chawla

No better leader than Mahi bhai: CSK's new buy Chawla

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Fleming revealed that it was a well-thought out decision as CSK heavily rely on spinners in Chepauk's low and slow wicket.

Kohli oozes calm and explains how he fakes it

Kohli oozes calm and explains how he fakes it

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Virat Kohli shows no signs of pressure when he bats but the India captain says it's because he knows how to fake it.

Shorts: Sun ban a 'statement to the world'; Nike shoe debate rages

Shorts: Sun ban a 'statement to the world'; Nike shoe debate rages

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.

Photos: The COOLEST hats at Royal Ascot

Photos: The COOLEST hats at Royal Ascot

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Royal Ascot is not just about horse racing any more! It's about fashion and some stunning hats.

Not thinking about semis yet: Finch

Not thinking about semis yet: Finch

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Australia, who have 10 points from six games, are steadily inching closer towards the semi-finals. The reigning champions have won all their matches apart from the loss against tournament favourites India.

PIX: When Sushmita Sen's bro wed...

PIX: When Sushmita Sen's bro wed...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Scenes from the ceremony.

SAG: India pulls ahead of rivals with rich medal haul

SAG: India pulls ahead of rivals with rich medal haul

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

India's total medal count stood at 252 (132 gold, 79 silver, 41 bronze), leaving behind hosts Nepal and Sri Lanka behind. Nepal has won 165 medals (45 gold, 44 silver, 76 bronze) while Sri Lanka have collected 197 medals (36 gold, 68 silver, 93 bronze).

Swede Sjostrom sets world record in 100m butterfly

Swede Sjostrom sets world record in 100m butterfly

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom set a world record for the women's 100 metres butterfly at the world championships on Sunday.

10 road trips you can take from Mumbai

10 road trips you can take from Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Think beyond the obvious and explore these unusual getaways.

Swimming Worlds: Gold but no new record for Peaty

Swimming Worlds: Gold but no new record for Peaty

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

A night after becoming the first swimmer to go under the 'Magic 57' mark in the men's 100 metres breaststroke, Peaty cruised to his third straight gold in the event, though his time -- 57.14 -- was off his world record of 56.88 set in Sunday's semis.

11 Remix Videos You Must Watch!

11 Remix Videos You Must Watch!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

These videos are like butterflies in a case, says Sreehari Nair. They have neither aged badly nor grown over-familiar.

How Aishwarya celebrated hubby's birthday

How Aishwarya celebrated hubby's birthday

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The Bachchans dine out to celebrate Abhishek's birthday.

5 Tips to make your house safer for children

5 Tips to make your house safer for children

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Small changes to your house that will help you safeguard your toddlers