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Tasnim Mir is first Indian girl ranked BWF No.1 junior

Tasnim Mir is first Indian girl ranked BWF No.1 junior

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The 16-year-old from Gujarat was rewarded for last year's stellar run, which saw her win titles in three junior international tournaments. It enabled her rise three places and take the top position in the BWF junior rankings.

U-19 WC: Full-strength India, Australia face off in blockbuster semis

U-19 WC: Full-strength India, Australia face off in blockbuster semis

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

With all their top players recovering from COVID-19, a confident India will take on Australia in a blockbuster semi-final of the Under-19 World Cup in Coolidge, Antigua, on Wednesday.

U-19 World Cup: Dhull, Ostwal steer India past SA

U-19 World Cup: Dhull, Ostwal steer India past SA

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Put in to bat at the Providence stadium, India rode on skipper Yash Dhull's responsible 82 to post a fighting 232 all out and then bundled out the opposition for 187, with left-arm spinner Vicky Ostwal (5/28) and pacer Raj Bawa (4/47) doing bulk of the damage.

Delhi's Yash Dhull to lead India at U-19 World Cup

Delhi's Yash Dhull to lead India at U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

India will begin their campaign against South Africa at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on January 15.

India face South Africa in U-19 World Cup opener

India face South Africa in U-19 World Cup opener

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

India is placed in Group B alongside debutants Uganda, South Africa and Ireland for the ICC Under-19 men's cricket World Cup, to be held in the West Indies across four countries from January 14 to February 5 2022.

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Australia booked their place in the Under-19 World Cup 2022 Super League semi-finals with a 119-run win over Pakistan thanks to some fine top-order batting.

U-19 World Cup: COVID-hit India thrash Ireland; enter quarters

U-19 World Cup: COVID-hit India thrash Ireland; enter quarters

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Four-time champions and title contenders India stormed into the Super League quarter-finals of the Under-19 World Cup after thrashing minnows Ireland by a whopping 174 runs in a league game.

U19 WC: Afghanistan seek history against England

U19 WC: Afghanistan seek history against England

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Having punched above their weight, Afghanistan now face England in the Super League semifinals of the U-19 World Cup

Maha, Kerala, K'taka log more Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 126

Maha, Kerala, K'taka log more Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 126

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The Centre has warned it is likely that the spread of the new variant will outpace the Delta variant where there is community transmission.

Uber Cup: Saina retires injured, but India beat Spain

Uber Cup: Saina retires injured, but India beat Spain

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Saina Nehwal was forced to retire midway through her opening match but India's young brigade produced a clinical display to notch up a fine 3-2 win over Spain and get off to a winning start in the Uber Cup in Aarhus, on Sunday.

U-19 WC: Sri Lanka, South Africa secure quarter-final spots

U-19 WC: Sri Lanka, South Africa secure quarter-final spots

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Sri Lanka sealed their qualification for the Super League stage with a dramatic victory over West Indies, while South Africa defeated Ireland to also book their place in the quarter-finals at the Under-19 World Cup.

Kenya's Kipchoge wins back-to-back marathon golds

Kenya's Kipchoge wins back-to-back marathon golds

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The World record holder has now won four Olympic medals overall, having also taken 5,000m silver in 2008 and bronze in 2004.

Tokyo Games: WHAT RACES!

Tokyo Games: WHAT RACES!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Amazing Runners...

IPL Auction: Players To Watch Out For

IPL Auction: Players To Watch Out For

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Lesser known cricketers who could make waves at the IPL auction.

Tokyo Games: THRILLING Pix!

Tokyo Games: THRILLING Pix!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Why Pakistan, China Back the Taliban

Why Pakistan, China Back the Taliban

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The Taliban has its backers, notably Pakistan and China. Their purpose is to have a monstrous entity near India's northern borders to keep democratic, secular India off-guard, observes Amulya Ganguli.

Missing Ugandan lifter seen donning India track jacket

Missing Ugandan lifter seen donning India track jacket

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Uganda's chef de mission Aisha Nassanga also had no idea how Ssekitoleko got an India track jacket.

Uganda's Cheptegei smashes 5km World record

Uganda's Cheptegei smashes 5km World record

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei shattered the 5km road World record in Monaco on Sunday, shaving 27 seconds off the mark set by Kenya's Rhonex Kipruto last month.

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Sarin enter 2nd round

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Sarin enter 2nd round

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Meanwhile in the women's event, Padmini Rout and R Vaishali joined compatriot Bhakti Kulkarni in the second round.

Medals Table: Tokyo Paralympics

Medals Table: Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The medals tally at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

India to make CoWIN available to all countries: Modi

India to make CoWIN available to all countries: Modi

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

About 50 countries, including Canada, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama and Uganda, have shown interest in adopting CoWIN to run their vaccination drives.

B S Prakash: 'A good man left us well before time'

B S Prakash: 'A good man left us well before time'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

'Those who worked with him or came to know him rated him as one of our best, with a sharp intellect, unfailing courtesy and ready wit.' Ambassador T P Sreenivasan fondly remembers Ambassador B S Prakash, wonderful human being, unusual diplomat and long-time Rediff.com columnist, who passed away into the ages on Monday, October 4, 2021.

Tokyo residents criticise reported alcohol sales plan

Tokyo residents criticise reported alcohol sales plan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Organisers are still considering whether alcohol will be served in venues, Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto said late on Monday.

Tokyo Olympics: First COVID case found at athletes' village

Tokyo Olympics: First COVID case found at athletes' village

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Japan's public has been lukewarm about the Games amid a resurgence in new coronavirus infections and worries that an influx of visitors may create a super-spreader event, straining an already-stretched medical system. Only around 20% of the population is fully vaccinated.

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The medal tally at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Tokyo 2020 bans booze, high-fives and autograph hunting for fans

Tokyo 2020 bans booze, high-fives and autograph hunting for fans

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Alcohol sales have been restricted in and around Tokyo after health officials warned drinking would encourage close contact, loud speaking and mingling in bars that could help spread the virus.

India to share CoWIN story with over 20 nations showing interest

India to share CoWIN story with over 20 nations showing interest

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

India will share the development story of Co-WIN, the digital platform that helped it launch and implement a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination programme, with more than 20 countries that have shown interest in adopting the portal to run their own inoculation drives.

India at UNSC highlights 'contemporary threats' to peacekeeping

India at UNSC highlights 'contemporary threats' to peacekeeping

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

"The 21st century peacekeeping must be anchored in a strong ecosystem of technology and innovation that can facilitate UN peacekeeping operations in implementing their mandates in complex environments," India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar said

Will local spectators be banned from Tokyo Olympics?

Will local spectators be banned from Tokyo Olympics?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Organisers should be prepared to act swiftly to ban spectators or declare another state of emergency if needed, the experts said. If spectators are allowed, rules should be strict, such as limiting fans to local residents, the experts said.

Tokyo Games: Nigerian delegate hospitalised with COVID-19

Tokyo Games: Nigerian delegate hospitalised with COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The coronavirus has however infected increasing numbers of athletes and others involved with the Games, and authorities were on Friday trying to track down a Ugandan weightlifter who went missing from his training camp.

PICS: Relay golds cap amazing week for Italy, Jamaica

PICS: Relay golds cap amazing week for Italy, Jamaica

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

On a night when American Allyson Felix also became the most decorated track and field athlete in Olympic history and Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan's dream of an unprecedented Games treble disappeared, Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei wiped away his 10,000 metres disappointment with an impressive 5,000m win.

India to share Co-WIN source software with over 50 countries: R S Sharma

India to share Co-WIN source software with over 50 countries: R S Sharma

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

About 50 countries, including Canada, Mexico, Nigeria and Panama, have shown interest in having a Co-WIN like system to run their vaccination drive, a senior official said on Monday, adding India is ready to share the open source software free of cost.

PIX: Naomi Osaka lights flame as Tokyo's 'Games of hope' open

PIX: Naomi Osaka lights flame as Tokyo's 'Games of hope' open

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Normally a star-studded display teeming with celebrities, the Tokyo Olympics ceremony was low-key, with fewer than 1,000 people in attendance, strict social distancing rules and signs calling on spectators to "be quiet around the venue."

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

STUNNING! 55-yr-old Supermodel ABS!

STUNNING! 55-yr-old Supermodel ABS!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Paulina Porizkova and her 74-year-old mother prove that age is just a number.

Kenya's Kandie smashes half marathon world record

Kenya's Kandie smashes half marathon world record

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Kenya's Kibiwott Kandie smashed the half marathon world record by 29 seconds on Sunday, becoming the first person to break 58 minutes at the Valencia Half Marathon.

Duplantis and Rojas are world athletes of the year

Duplantis and Rojas are world athletes of the year

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei, American Ryan Crouser (shot put), German Johannes Vetter (javelin) and Norwegian Karsten Warholm (400m hurdles) were the other male finalists at the virtual ceremony.

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The new appointment from the Pentagon comes a day after Trump fired Defence Secretary Mark Esper and designated the National Counter Terrorism Center Director, Chris Miller, as the Acting Secretary of Defence.

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The qualification for the 2022 edition of the age-group tournament had been delayed by a year due to COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining five spots will be determined by regional qualification.