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Sri Lanka Completes Post-Mortem on Iranian Sailors After Frigate Sinking

Sri Lanka Completes Post-Mortem on Iranian Sailors After Frigate Sinking

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Sri Lanka has completed the post-mortem examination of Iranian sailors recovered from the frigate IRIS Dena, which allegedly sank after a US submarine attack. Eighty of the 84 bodies have been identified by survivors, and an opposition protest was held against military aggression against Iran.

Two athletes die at Triathlon World Championships

Two athletes die at Triathlon World Championships

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Torremolinos is hosting the event from October 17-20, with more than 5,500 triathletes from over 80 countries competing.

Cyber attack strikes Paris Olympics!

Cyber attack strikes Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

French police probe ransomware attack on Olympic venue

Olympics men's hockey: Belgium lead Pool B after win over New Zealand

Olympics men's hockey: Belgium lead Pool B after win over New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Reigning men's Olympic hockey champions Belgium beat New Zealand 2-1 on Sunday as the Red Lions took the lead in the Pool B standings after a twisting shot found the top corner of the goal, salvaging the win after a sluggish performance.

Goalkeeper Sreejesh relishing last dance in Paris

Goalkeeper Sreejesh relishing last dance in Paris

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

India's goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who will end his illustrious 18-year career after the Paris Olympics, had conceded only five goals in four games at the men's hockey event, which gives him a save rate above 90 percent for the tournament.

Dutch hockey double as women beat China in shoot-out

Dutch hockey double as women beat China in shoot-out

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The Netherlands survived a major scare to beat China 3-1 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation to retain their women's title at the Paris Olympics on Friday, giving the Dutch the hockey double after Thursday's men's triumph.

Hockey: Harmanpreet takes India past Ireland to last 8

Hockey: Harmanpreet takes India past Ireland to last 8

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The Indian men's hockey team beat Ireland despite a few defense lapses to more or less secure its passage into the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics.

Beware! Cybercriminals May Target Olympics

Beware! Cybercriminals May Target Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Domains spoofing the legitimate Olympics Web site, while fake mobile apps masquerading as transport, booking, or other planning apps are also certain to be leveraged by fraudsters during the event, cybersecurity firms say, which puts Indian users also at risk.

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Just when you think you have seen enough of him, the genial goalkeeper from Kerala conjures up something special and leaves you pleasantly surprised.

Gold-chasing India will stick to their mantra at Paris Games

Gold-chasing India will stick to their mantra at Paris Games

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'Right now hockey is totally changed and anyone can beat anyone depending on the day. It depends on how many chances you create.'

South Africans deny team split over leaving Colomb

South Africans deny team split over leaving Colomb

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

South Africa's cricketers have struck back at suggestions made in Sri Lanka that senior players bullied lower-profile colleagues into agreeing to abandon the tour on security grounds.

Spanish Grand Prix: Maldonado wins thriller

Spanish Grand Prix: Maldonado wins thriller

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Pastor Maldonado grabbed an astonishing first Formula One victory on Sunday in a Spanish Grand Prix thriller that handed former champions Williams their first triumph in 132 races and nearly eight years.

Kumble confident top order will tame Mendis

Kumble confident top order will tame Mendis

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

India Test captain Anil Kumble is confident his experienced top order would cope with Sri Lanka's new spin sensation Ajantha Mendis. Mendis, 23, destroyed India's top order in the Asia Cup final earlier this month, claiming 6 for 13, but Kumble backed his strong Test line-up to cope better than the one-day team.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Former Ontario PM to review A-I case

Former Ontario PM to review A-I case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

Bob Rae will review the role of the Canadian police after the 1985 bombing of Air India Flight 182 off Ireland's Atlantic Coast in which 329 people were killed.

Gunman takes hostages at post office near Paris, arrested

Gunman takes hostages at post office near Paris, arrested

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

A gunman has taken at least two people hostage in post office northwest of Paris, French media reported.

Legendary Zatopek's legs to run wild in Rio

Legendary Zatopek's legs to run wild in Rio

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The triumphs of Czech great Emil Zatopek will be celebrated in Rio de Janeiro with dozens of pairs of electric-powered life-sized legs created by artist David Cerny.