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Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Meet the winners of The Comedy Wildlife Awards 2023.

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's dream run; Djokovic crushes Fritz

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's dream run; Djokovic crushes Fritz

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Carlos Alcaraz ended Australian qualifier Max Purcell's dream run to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals

World Cup goals: Scored in Russia, made in Poland

World Cup goals: Scored in Russia, made in Poland

Rediff.com22 May 2018

It takes artistry to win the World Cup -- and to make the goals that the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will be aiming at next month.

Poland's Wlodarczyk sets women's hammer world record

Poland's Wlodarczyk sets women's hammer world record

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

World champion Anita Wlodarczyk improved her own world record with a throw of 82.29 metres in the women's hammer final at the Rio Olympics on Monday. The 31-year-old Pole's third throw of the final improved on the previous mark of 81.08 metres she achieved on home soil at the start of the month.

Grand Swiss Chess: Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead

Grand Swiss Chess: Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi pipped Rinat Zumabayev of Kazakhstan in the fifth round to share the top spot.

Nations League PICS: Russia edge Turkey, Italy hold Poland

Nations League PICS: Russia edge Turkey, Italy hold Poland

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

World Cup hosts Russia got their Nations League campaign off to a flying start with a 2-1 win away to Turkey thanks to goals from Dennis Cheryshev and Artem Dzyuba on Friday.

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

VP Ansari thanked Polish leadership for its support to India's bid for NSG membership,

World Athletics PIX: Paulino first Dominican woman to win gold

World Athletics PIX: Paulino first Dominican woman to win gold

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic won World Championship gold in the women's 400m on Wednesday.

Euro 2016: Poland sink Switzerland on penalties to reach quarters

Euro 2016: Poland sink Switzerland on penalties to reach quarters

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Poland reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 on Saturday when they beat Switzerland 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the sides had drawn 1-1 after extra-time. Granit Xhaka missed the second penalty for the Swiss when he fired his shot wide of the post.

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England, Italy held; Belgium lucky

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England, Italy held; Belgium lucky

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the Euro 2024 qualifying matches.

Portugal beat Poland in shootout to reach Euro semis

Portugal beat Poland in shootout to reach Euro semis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A superb shootout save by Portugal's Rui Patricio allowed Ricardo Quaresma to be the hero again as his spot kick against Poland sent them into the Euro 2016 semi-finals 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 finish following extra time.

PICS: Japan lose to Poland, but advance on lesser yellow cards than Senegal

PICS: Japan lose to Poland, but advance on lesser yellow cards than Senegal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

apan, needing only a draw to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup, were being held to a goalless draw at halftime by already-eliminated Poland in their final Group H match on Thursday.

Belgium's Artur Lucas part of Indian hockey's coaching staff

Belgium's Artur Lucas part of Indian hockey's coaching staff

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India clubbed with Egypt, Switzerland, Jamaica in inaugural Men's Hockey5s World Cup

Sable becomes first Indian track athlete to qualify for Paris Olympics

Sable becomes first Indian track athlete to qualify for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Avinash Sable on Sunday became the first Indian track athlete to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics after finishing sixth in the Silesia Diamond League meet in Poland.

Meet France's deadly striking duo

Meet France's deadly striking duo

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Giroud, at 36, brings experience and guile to France's attack, while Mbappe, 23, is blessed with pace

WC friendlies: Japan end woeful run, Lewandowski shines for Poland

WC friendlies: Japan end woeful run, Lewandowski shines for Poland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

It was The Blue Samurai's first win under coach Akira Nishino, who had lost friendlies against Ghana and Switzerland since taking over in April.

Oddly Around The World

Oddly Around The World

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

French Open: Tough road ahead as Swiatek sets sight on third Paris title

French Open: Tough road ahead as Swiatek sets sight on third Paris title

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Iga Swiatek will have her task cut out as she aims to pick up her third title in four years in Paris.

Euro: Milik powers Poland to win over Northern Ireland

Euro: Milik powers Poland to win over Northern Ireland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Poland's Arkadiusz Milik scored the winner as they downed Northern Ireland 1-0 in their Euro 2016 Group C opening match in Nice on Sunday.

Polish airlines refuses boarding to Russian player; Lufthansa denies ticket

Polish airlines refuses boarding to Russian player; Lufthansa denies ticket

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

A Russian tennis player was refused boarding by a Polish airlines and then denied a ticket by German airlines Lufthansa.

Mohit Kumar crowned U20 World Champion wrestler

Mohit Kumar crowned U20 World Champion wrestler

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Mohit Kumar on Wednesday became the first Indian wrestler to win junior world champion since 2019.

Georgia, Poland face disciplinary action after qualifiers

Georgia, Poland face disciplinary action after qualifiers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Georgia and Poland are facing disciplinary action after problems at recent Euro 2016 qualifiers, UEFA said on Wednesday.

Poland lose to young Dutch side in Euro warm-up

Poland lose to young Dutch side in Euro warm-up

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

A strong Poland side lost 2-1 to the Netherlands in a Euro 2016 warm-up friendly as Vincent Janssen and Georginio Wijnaldum scored to secure victory for a young Dutch team.

Grand Chess Tour: Anand, Gukesh tied 6th after nine games

Grand Chess Tour: Anand, Gukesh tied 6th after nine games

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen was in stunning form, winning all nine of his games to take a significant lead. He has 20 points out of a possible 27 going into the second half of the blitz on Sunday.

What Lewandowski Gifted A Saudi Fan

What Lewandowski Gifted A Saudi Fan

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

After years of scoring goals for his old club Bayern Munich and now Barcelona, Lewandowski, one of the world's finest strikers, finally found his target for the first time in a World Cup.

Grand Chess Tour: Anand has moderate day; Gukesh shines with twin wins

Grand Chess Tour: Anand has moderate day; Gukesh shines with twin wins

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Gukesh had a fine run, beating Constantin Lupulescu and Saric after drawing with Richard Rapport in the day's first game.

Azlan Shah Cup: India maul Poland 10-0

Azlan Shah Cup: India maul Poland 10-0

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Mandeep struck back-to-back goals in the 50th and 51st minutes to take his goal tally to seven in the tournament. The 24-year-old striker had scored a hat-trick in India's 7-3 win over Canada on Wednesday.

US Open 2023: The top 5 women to watch out for

US Open 2023: The top 5 women to watch out for

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Five top contenders for the women's title at the US Open.

Sangeeta wins bronze at Hungary Ranking Series event

Sangeeta wins bronze at Hungary Ranking Series event

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Sangeeta Phogat, one of the six wrestlers who protested against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar, on Saturday won a bronze medal in the non-Olympic 59kg category.

Hima Das bags 200m gold at Poland meet

Hima Das bags 200m gold at Poland meet

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Hima, the world junior champion and national record holder in 400m, who has been struggling with a back problem for the past few months, clocked 23.65s on her way to the 200m gold.

Kabaddi World Cup: England hammer Argentina 68-28; Poland thrash USA

Kabaddi World Cup: England hammer Argentina 68-28; Poland thrash USA

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

A terrific raiding performance by England saw them record a comfortable 68-28 win over Argentina in the Group A clash of the Kabaddi World Cup at the The Arena by TransStadia` in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Goetze brace inspires Germany to 3-1 win over Poland

Goetze brace inspires Germany to 3-1 win over Poland

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Mario Goetze scored twice as world champions Germany outclassed rivals Poland 3-1 to take over the top spot in European Championship qualifying Group D at Allianz Arena on Friday.

Infosys inks largest office lease deal in Poland

Infosys inks largest office lease deal in Poland

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The expansion comes in the wake of Infosys is planning to expand the workforce at Lodz delivery centre by 500 people.

Own goal gives France victory over Poland

Own goal gives France victory over Poland

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

A first-half own goal gave an experimental France side a 1-0 victory over Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland in a friendly in Warsaw on Thursday.

Five World Cups in, Mexico's Ochao a calming influence on teammates

Five World Cups in, Mexico's Ochao a calming influence on teammates

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

'Part of my job is to bring normalcy and calm day-to-day in training because it's easy for emotions to take over at a World Cup, be it for a good play or an error.'

WC Preview: Lewandowski will have to conquer K2 in Poland opener

WC Preview: Lewandowski will have to conquer K2 in Poland opener

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Poland forward Robert Lewandowski will be faced with a defender ominously known as K2 when, at the age of 29, he finally makes his debut at the World Cup finals in Tuesday's Group H match against Senegal.

India's Borgohain beats Jamaicans to win sprint double

India's Borgohain beats Jamaicans to win sprint double

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

India's Amlan Borgohain bagged a golden double as he stormed to victory in the 100m and 200m.

Giroud becomes France's all-time top scorer

Giroud becomes France's all-time top scorer

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Olivier Giroud scored against Poland in their World Cup last-16 clash on Sunday to become France's all-time top scorer with 52 goals.

Hell Rains On Kyiv From The Skies

Hell Rains On Kyiv From The Skies

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Soon after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the G20 summit by video, Russia fired an estimated 100 missiles at residential buildings in Kyiv and other strategic locations.

There's more to Poland than Lewandowski and Germany knows it

There's more to Poland than Lewandowski and Germany knows it

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

World champions Germany have warned that there is more to their biggest Euro 2016 group rivals Poland than Bundesliga top scorer Robert Lewandowski.