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Golfer Diksha Dagar wins gold at Deaflympics

Golfer Diksha Dagar wins gold at Deaflympics

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Diksha Dagar came up with a superb 11-under in the last round to win by a huge margin and clinch the gold medal at the Deaflympics, in Tokyo, on Thursday.

Air India crash: Focus shifts to decoding black box

Air India crash: Focus shifts to decoding black box

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

A week after the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad claimed 270 lives, investigators on Thursday continued to sift for clues to ascertain the cause, while the government said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will decide where to decode the black box of the ill-fated Dreamliner.

'Elon Musk was fascinated about Kumbh Mela'

'Elon Musk was fascinated about Kumbh Mela'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Musk said on Friday that he believes India-US ties are "trending positive" and that he favours an enhanced trade partnership between the two nations.

IGF calls for a probe into 25 IPOs

IGF calls for a probe into 25 IPOs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

Calling the demat scandal in Yes Bank IPO allocation as "the tip of the iceberg", Investors' Grievances Forum on Wednesday demanded an inquiry into allocation of retail portion of almost 25 public issues that hit the market after June 1, this year.

IPO scam: IGF wants probe on 25 firms

IPO scam: IGF wants probe on 25 firms

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

A list of 25 companies that are suspected to be operating bogus demat accounts has been handed over to market regulator SEBI by Investor Grievance Forum demanding a probe into their operations.

What new UK PM Keir Starmer's win means for India

What new UK PM Keir Starmer's win means for India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'What my Labour government will seek with India is a relationship based on our shared values of democracy and aspiration. That will seek a free trade agreement (FTA), we share that ambition, but also a new strategic partnership for global security, climate security, economic security'

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India's first-ever Olympic medallist in women's boxing Mary Kom has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor.

Aditi Ashok qualifies for her second successive Olympics

Aditi Ashok qualifies for her second successive Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Aditi qualified in 45th place and will now play in her second Olympics.

India golfers get another shot at qualifying for Tokyo Games

India golfers get another shot at qualifying for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The extension of qualifying period gives, at least half a dozen others among Indian men and possibly one woman, a chance to bid for a place in the Games.

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III, Britain's new monarch who ascended to the throne on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has a strong connection with India and its age-old traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda.

Tokyo Games golf qualifying extended to June next year

Tokyo Games golf qualifying extended to June next year

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The governing boards of the OWGR and WWGR determined in March that the rankings would be suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the 2020 Tokyo Games to be postponed until July 23-Aug. 8 next year.

Suella Braverman quits as UK Home Secy over 'mistake'

Suella Braverman quits as UK Home Secy over 'mistake'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

"I have made a mistake; I accept responsibility; I resign," the 42-year-old barrister said.

Vijay Singh cleared of doping charges

Vijay Singh cleared of doping charges

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Vijay Singh has been cleared of doping by the PGA Tour despite admitting that he used a spray containing elements of a banned substance.

Golfer Mane qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Golfer Mane qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Udayan Mane on Tuesday qualified for his maiden Olympic Games, becoming the second Indian male golfer after Anirban Lahiri to make it to the mega-event, starting in Tokyo from July 23.

IPO scam: RBI charged with covering up

IPO scam: RBI charged with covering up

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The Investors' Grievances Forum on Wednesday charged the Reserve Bank of India with continued cover-up operation in the IPO scam instead of nailing down the scamsters.

Bloggers of the world, unite!

Bloggers of the world, unite!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Amnesty International has also launched a campaign to highlight the cases of prisoners of conscience, imprisoned for the expression of their peaceful views online in countries like China, Vietnam and Iran.

India's top golfers won't miss Rio Olympics

India's top golfers won't miss Rio Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Anirban Lahiri and SSP Chawrasia will be representing the nation at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

IOC nod for Russians: 11 boxers, 29 swimmers cleared for Rio Games

IOC nod for Russians: 11 boxers, 29 swimmers cleared for Rio Games

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

All 11 Russian boxers who qualified for the Rio Olympics have been given the all clear to compete at the Games, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) said on Thursday.