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Why Trump is calling this sportsman's father 'ungrateful fool'

Why Trump is calling this sportsman's father 'ungrateful fool'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reignited a feud with the father of one of the three UCLA basketball players who were detained in China on suspicion of shoplifting, calling him an 'ungrateful fool' in a series of early-morning tweets.

What do you think of Elli AvRam's Chamma Chamma?

What do you think of Elli AvRam's Chamma Chamma?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Elli AvRam steps into Urmila Matondkar's shoes for Chamma Chamma.

Soldier wounded in border clash with India at Beijing torch relay

Soldier wounded in border clash with India at Beijing torch relay

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

While many Western countries, including the United States, Britain and Australia, are diplomatically boycotting the Winter Olympics over China's human rights record, Putin will join a number of Beijing-friendly leaders at the Games.

HC dismisses plea to wear hijab in classroom, says practice not central to Islam

HC dismisses plea to wear hijab in classroom, says practice not central to Islam

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The Karnataka high court on Tuesday dismissed petitions filed by a section of Muslim students from the Government Pre-University Girls College in Udupi, seeking permission to wear the hijab inside the classroom.

Nikhat Zareen's Chance At World Glory

Nikhat Zareen's Chance At World Glory

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

As boxer Nikhat Zareen prepares to head to her first World Championships in the 51 kg category, she feels she has plenty in her armoury to go the distance.

India country of Hindus first, others later: Sena

India country of Hindus first, others later: Sena

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

"Despite a pro-Hindutva government, the ghar wapsi of Kashmiri Pandits hasn't taken place," said the Sena, which is a constituent of the National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre and an ally of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Maharashtra.

These Images Tell You How Loved Puneeth Was

These Images Tell You How Loved Puneeth Was

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who had seen Puneeth since his childhood, became emotional and was seen kissing his forehead before the last rites.

Major face-off between protesting Delhi docs, cops leaves many injured

Major face-off between protesting Delhi docs, cops leaves many injured

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The stir, led by the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association, has been going on for several days, and FORDA also said that several of its members were 'detained' when they tried to hold a protest march from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) to Supreme Court.

PIX: Fajdek makes history with 5th World hammer title

PIX: Fajdek makes history with 5th World hammer title

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

A summary of the finals on Day 2 at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Organisers played a wrong national anthem for Moldova ahead of their tie against Belgium in Sydney. Denis Shapovalov won the battle of the next generation against Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas to help Canada to an emphatic 3-0 victory in the inaugural ATP Cup men's team event in Brisbane on Friday.

Winter Session: LS productivity 116%; RS about 100%

Winter Session: LS productivity 116%; RS about 100%

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

14 bills were passed by the Lower House while 15 bills were passed by Rajya Sabha.

UP madrasas told to chant 'Bharat mata ki jai' on I-Day

UP madrasas told to chant 'Bharat mata ki jai' on I-Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The state government has also issued orders on celebration of Independence Day at state madrassas.

The 'mistake' which Kohli, BigB, Sunny Leone made

The 'mistake' which Kohli, BigB, Sunny Leone made

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Ullhas P Revankar spares no one when it comes to respecting the national anthem and national flag.

Russia banned from Olympics, FIFA World Cup

Russia banned from Olympics, FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Russia was banned from the world's top sporting events for four years on Monday, a period that includes the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, for tampering with doping-related laboratory data. The World Anti-Doping Agency concluded that Moscow had tampered with laboratory data by planting fake evidence and deleting files linked to positive doping tests that could have helped identify drug cheats.

5 reasons why Jan Gana Mana is NOT pro-British

5 reasons why Jan Gana Mana is NOT pro-British

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The recent controversy regarding the national anthem, provoked by Rajasthan's Governor Kalyan Singh, has got many revisiting the lyrics of Rabindranath Tagore's most famous composition.

Laser pen, dubious penalty decision mar England win

Laser pen, dubious penalty decision mar England win

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

UEFA said on Thursday that they will probe the matter and opened disciplinary proceedings against England on the matter.

'Lage Raho Kejriwal' rings out in northwest Delhi

'Lage Raho Kejriwal' rings out in northwest Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Kejriwal, atop an open yellow coloured jeep, waved to the public and shook hands with them as his roadshow moved through the narrow lanes of the Matiala Assembly. He was accompanied by Matiala MLA Gulab Singh Yadav.

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.'

Olympics: Meet the 10 Russians competing in Athletics

Olympics: Meet the 10 Russians competing in Athletics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

World Athletics, the sport's governing body, limited the number of Russians eligible to compete internationally this year to 10 in response to doping offences by senior staff at Russia's suspended athletics federation.

Euro PICS: Italy impress in resounding win over Turkey

Euro PICS: Italy impress in resounding win over Turkey

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Italy's third goal made history as it marked the first time they had scored three goals in a match at the Euros in their 39th attempt.

Olympics: Biles out of team event as Russians beat US to gold

Olympics: Biles out of team event as Russians beat US to gold

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Simone Biles' bid for a record six gold medals at the Tokyo Games ended abruptly on Tuesday when she dropped out of the women's team final after one vault and watched as the United States surrendered their title to Russia.

The Rise of the New Indian Muslim

The Rise of the New Indian Muslim

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Not afraid to look Muslim, not shy of flaunting her nationalism.' 'With a willingness to fight carrying the Constitution, the Flag, the Anthem, Ambedkar, Gandhi and the chant of 'Hindustan Zindabad',' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Russia to appeal WADA's four-year doping sanctions

Russia to appeal WADA's four-year doping sanctions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

RUSADA said it disagreed with the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) sanctions

'This boy has become a man on this tour'

'This boy has become a man on this tour'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'Siraj, leader of the attack in his first Test series and he has led from the front.'

Is BJP fine-tuning its line on nationalism?

Is BJP fine-tuning its line on nationalism?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

'Since the general election is only two years away, the BJP will need a surefire plan of action -- and it cannot be either the Ram temple or ultra-nationalism,' says Amulya Ganguli.

SEE: Hamilton and other F1 drivers take a knee in Austria

SEE: Hamilton and other F1 drivers take a knee in Austria

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Television images showed six drivers standing behind the 14 who knelt, including Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

Football 'most definitely' coming home, Prince Harry predicts

Football 'most definitely' coming home, Prince Harry predicts

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Britain's Prince Harry confidently predicted that England would lift the World Cup as Gareth Southgate's men prepare for their semi-final against Croatia later on Wednesday.

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

India displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath on Wednesday with the grandest flypast with 75 aircraft to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations being the highlight of the 73rd Republic Day Parade, which was drastically scaled down in view of the Covid pandemic.

Athletes should be allowed to protest during Olympic Games: IOC chief

Athletes should be allowed to protest during Olympic Games: IOC chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'Athletes are a part of the world and they want to reflect the world they live in. For me, that is perfectly acceptable.'

EPL: Spurs' stunning victory at Leicester; United win

EPL: Spurs' stunning victory at Leicester; United win

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Steven Bergwijn scored twice in stoppage time as Tottenham Hotspur stunned Leicester City and pulled off a remarkable 3-2 victory in the Premier League on Wednesday.

How Bappi Lahiri Created Disco Magic

How Bappi Lahiri Created Disco Magic

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'40 years later, the world is still singing I Am A Disco Dancer.'

Kaepernick ad spurs Nike boycott campaign

Kaepernick ad spurs Nike boycott campaign

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Shares in the Beaverton, Oregon-based Nike Inc fell more than 2 percent after Kaepernick posted a black-and-white close-up of himself on Instagram on Monday featuring the Nike logo and "Just do it" slogan.

Biles remains on track for six golds at Tokyo Games

Biles remains on track for six golds at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Simone Biles's shot at a record five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics suffered a blow on Sunday when the US gymnast failed to qualify for the final on the asymmetric bars.

COVID-19: F1s new norms post resumption

COVID-19: F1s new norms post resumption

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The delayed season is due to start in Austria on July 5 behind closed doors.

The Panchayat review

The Panchayat review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Even a hardcore nit-picker will struggle to find faults in this extraordinarily crafted television series that I rate as a must watch, an instant classic,' says Sukanya Verma.

'I never imagined Didi Atya would go away'

'I never imagined Didi Atya would go away'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'I kept thinking the bedroom door would open any minute and Didi Atya would step out...'

India's long jumper Shaili leaps to silver at World U-20 C'ships

India's long jumper Shaili leaps to silver at World U-20 C'ships

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The Jhansi-born athlete, who was raised by a single mother -- a tailor by profession -- currently trains at the academy of Anju Bobby George in Bengaluru. She is coached by Anju's husband Bobby George.

LeBron calls Trump a bum

LeBron calls Trump a bum

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

President Donald Trump and the sports world engaged in an intensifying spat on Saturday after he called for National Football League owners to fire players who protest during the U.S. national anthem and disinvited a National Basketball Association star from a White House visit.

WATCH: Kohli & Co. celebrate Indian Independence Day in London

WATCH: Kohli & Co. celebrate Indian Independence Day in London

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The Indian cricket team celebrated India's 72nd Independence Day by hoisting the tricolour in London on Wednesday.

Dutch musicians strike K-pop chord with fans

Dutch musicians strike K-pop chord with fans

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The musicians from the Netherlands entertaining fans at the Gangneung Oval are nearly as fond of K-pop as they are of Dutch speed skater Sven Kramer.