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Muslim Olympians celebrate Eid far from home in Tokyo

Muslim Olympians celebrate Eid far from home in Tokyo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Athletes and officials from Muslim countries, gathered together for a shared prayer in masks.

Gadkari suffers from another medical scare

Gadkari suffers from another medical scare

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The aide said doctors have attributed the "spell of dizziness" to a strong dose of antibiotics the minister took on Wednesday for a throat infection.

Auf Wiedersehen, Angela

Auf Wiedersehen, Angela

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

On Thursday, December 2, Germany bid an official farewell to its first lady chancellor who has led the country with intelligence and grace through turbulent times.

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Soccer's top flight Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) had already announced they were postponing their next round of fixtures.

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

On Sunday the Ukrainian Tennis Federation urged the sport's governing body the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to immediately expel Russia and Belarus from the organisation and ban Russia from team and individual tournaments. Also, athletes from Ukraine and other nations have called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to suspend Russia and Belarus and ban their athletes from events immediately.

Angela Merkel arrives in Delhi; to hold talks with PM

Angela Merkel arrives in Delhi; to hold talks with PM

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Merkel will co-chair the 5th IGC with Prime Minister Modi following which the two leaders will make press statements and a raft of agreements will be signed between the two sides.

China downplays India, US concerns as spy ship docks at Lankan port

China downplays India, US concerns as spy ship docks at Lankan port

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

China on Tuesday said the activities of its high-tech research vessel will not affect the security of any country and should not be 'obstructed' by any 'third party', as the ship berthed at Sri Lanka's strategic southern port of Hambantota amid Indian and United States concerns.

Say hello to the WOMEN in GOLD!

Say hello to the WOMEN in GOLD!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Janhvi Kapoor, who will be seen in the horror-comedy Roohi, looks HOT in the dance number, Nadiyon Paar.

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

According to state government sources, not only did the governor insert some corrections, but he also initialled the final draft after those corrections had been made, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

IN PICTURES: The French Open 2022

IN PICTURES: The French Open 2022

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

10 Interesting Glimpses from the French Open.

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The 35-year-old recently took part in a 'Black Lives Matter' march in London but said he was supporting racial equality rather than taking any political stance.

Hamilton takes controversial 8th home British GP win

Hamilton takes controversial 8th home British GP win

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Lewis Hamilton won his home British Grand Prix for a record-extending eighth time on Sunday despite a 10-second penalty for a controversial first lap collision that sent Red Bull rival Max Verstappen crashing out of the race.

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

Winter Olympics: Russian teen skater fails drug test

Winter Olympics: Russian teen skater fails drug test

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Valieva failed the test collected at the Russian national championships on Dec. 25

Now, rise and prove your patriotism

Now, rise and prove your patriotism

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

After the Supreme Court ruling on playing the national anthem in all movie halls, Veenu Sandhu misses the innocent days when patriotism was part of our being, not a prescribed potion to bring all our problems to an end. And no one told us to 'leave', 'get out' or 'go to Pakistan' if we differed.

Indian, Chinese Armies hold ceremonial border personnel meetings

Indian, Chinese Armies hold ceremonial border personnel meetings

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The meetings were organised on Sunday at Nathu La in Sikkim and Bum La and Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh, he said.

'I still get goosebumps when the national anthem is on'

'I still get goosebumps when the national anthem is on'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Sachin Tendulkar said he had played cricket because he loved to do and there was nothing better than playing for India.

Top moments from Biden's inauguration

Top moments from Biden's inauguration

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Scenes from Inauguration Day in Washington, DC as Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.

Euro 2016: The day France laughed before playing Iceland

Euro 2016: The day France laughed before playing Iceland

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

In September 1998, the France players nearly created a diplomatic incident before a game against Iceland when several of them burst out laughing during the national anthems. Eighteen years on, the topic resurfaced at a news conference before Sunday's European Championship quarter-final between the two teams.

'Love for country can't be forced'

'Love for country can't be forced'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'The national anthem and Vande Mataram deserve to be respected, but binding people by rules can't ensure patriotism.'

Mullah Akhundzada to lead Taliban govt in Afghanistan

Mullah Akhundzada to lead Taliban govt in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The Taliban government will follow the pattern of the Iranian leadership.

PIX: Largest khadi national flag unfurled in Ladakh

PIX: Largest khadi national flag unfurled in Ladakh

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

A 1,000 kg handwoven khadi tricolour, the largest in the country, was unfurled atop a high mountain overlooking the Leh valley on Saturday to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti and the 75th anniversary of India's Independence.

I-Day: Indian tricolour hoisted for first time at Times Square

I-Day: Indian tricolour hoisted for first time at Times Square

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

India's Consul General in New York, Randhir Jaiswal hoisted the Indian flag during a special commemoration of the Independence Day at Times Square, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), the leading umbrella diaspora organisation in the US.

Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo Olympic gold

Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo Olympic gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Djokovic will need to win in Tokyo and then the US Open later this year to achieve the feat that has so far only been accomplished by Steffi Graf in 1988.

Most Australian athletes against political protest at Olympics

Most Australian athletes against political protest at Olympics

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The survey comes amid growing calls on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ease restrictions on protests with other sports organisations allowing athletes to express on-field solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in a time of global anti-racism demonstrations following George Floyd's death in police custody in May.

A very different Independence Day, courtesy COVID-19

A very different Independence Day, courtesy COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The Independence Day celebration at the iconic Red Fort in Delhi this year will be a low-key affair due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Security arrangements and preparations have been made differently keeping in mind social distancing due to the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis. Here's what to expect at this year's Independence Day.

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Love is in the air this spring, even with the coronavirus pandemic. Countless weddings have been postponed, but people are still getting married; although with adjustments to accommodate social distancing and other restrictions. Here are some ways couples are exchanging their wedding vows.

Olympic champ Neeraj reckons he can do better

Olympic champ Neeraj reckons he can do better

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'The gold medal (in Tokyo) has motivated me in life to do even better. Performing well and ending up on podium will be my target in the World Championship (in July)'.

Rise of new 'Hindu Owaisi': Raut's veiled swipe at Raj Thackeray

Rise of new 'Hindu Owaisi': Raut's veiled swipe at Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Alleging a "pattern" of triggering communal riots and winning elections, Raut said this will break the country into pieces.

5 Puneeth Movies You Must Watch

5 Puneeth Movies You Must Watch

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Puneeth fan M D Riti lists five films that she consider to be amongst his best.

Shorts: Jehan races to commanding win at Monza

Shorts: Jehan races to commanding win at Monza

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Ramkumar-Balaji win Cassis Challenger title.

'Greatest day of Independent India's sporting history'

'Greatest day of Independent India's sporting history'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'As our national anthem was being played and the tricolour was going up, I felt that I too was flying with the flag. The sense of patriotism that I felt was beyond any other feeling in the world'

Cummins out of 2nd Test: CA defends COVID protocols

Cummins out of 2nd Test: CA defends COVID protocols

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'We are looking at them every single day. We are comfortable with the protocols with what they are for SA (South Australia).' The only limit on Australia's players in Adelaide are that they head out in public in small groups.

Denmark and Belgium pause Euro clash to honour Eriksen

Denmark and Belgium pause Euro clash to honour Eriksen

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Eriksen is recovering at a nearby hospital and will have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The team's remarkable rise has been cricket's biggest fairytale story in recent times but Afghanistan risk isolation following the country's takeover by the Taliban in August.

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The opening ceremony has been created by British screenwriter Steven Knight, who had produced the famous crime drama 'Peaky Blinders'.

Here is why Uruguay players were left bemused before their Copa America match

Here is why Uruguay players were left bemused before their Copa America match

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Copa America organisers were left red-faced on Sunday after playing the wrong national anthem for Uruguay before their match against Mexico in Arizona.

Russia to compete under ROC acronym in Tokyo Olympics

Russia to compete under ROC acronym in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The full name of the Russian Olympic Committee could not be used and team flags would bear the logo of the committee

IPL sidelights: Golfers and the Delhi Capitals connection

IPL sidelights: Golfers and the Delhi Capitals connection

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Be it India's Shiv Kapur or South African Brandon Stone, the golfers are keeping a close eye on the ongoing tournament.