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Meet This Winter Olympics Sensation

Meet This Winter Olympics Sensation

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Eileen Gu is fast becoming one of China's hottest young stars.

8 places to visit in India to enjoy snowfall

8 places to visit in India to enjoy snowfall

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Discover India's winter wonderland! Explore 8 breathtaking destinations for a snowy getaway

Those rejected 80-90 times are disrupting Parliament: Modi

Those rejected 80-90 times are disrupting Parliament: Modi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday criticized the opposition, accusing them of trying to control Parliament through disruptions and chaos for their own political gain. Modi, addressing reporters ahead of the Winter Session, said those rejected by the people 80-90 times were resorting to hooliganism. He highlighted the BJP's recent electoral victories in Maharashtra and Haryana, asserting that the people are observing the opposition's actions and will punish them at the appropriate time. Modi emphasized the importance of healthy debate in Parliament and lamented the disregard for democracy by some opposition members.

Hamilton still can't believe he's driving for Ferrari

Hamilton still can't believe he's driving for Ferrari

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

The seven-time world champion, the sport's most successful driver with 105 grand prix victories and 202 podiums, said at an event for Ferrari partner Puma on Tuesday night that the excitement was building.

Diamond League PIX: Easy for Chebet, Duplantis, Warholm

Diamond League PIX: Easy for Chebet, Duplantis, Warholm

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Images from the Diamond League athletics meet at Xiamen Egret Stadium, Xiamen, China, on Saturday.

Fashion show in Gulmarg during Ramzan sparks outrage; Omar seeks report

Fashion show in Gulmarg during Ramzan sparks outrage; Omar seeks report

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered a probe after a fashion show in the ski resort of Gulmarg during the holy month of Ramzan sparked widespread criticism. The event, which featured semi-nude models, was widely condemned by religious leaders and activists who accused the organizers of disregarding local sensitivities and disrespecting religious values. The Chief Minister has promised to take appropriate action once the report is submitted within 24 hours. The incident has sparked a debate about the balance between tourism promotion and the preservation of cultural and religious values in the region.

China honours officer injured in Galwan clash

China honours officer injured in Galwan clash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

China has honored an army regiment commander who was injured in the Galwan Valley border clash with Indian soldiers in 2020 as an outstanding member of the national advisory body - Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Qi Fabao, who was made the torchbearer for the Winter Olympics in 2022, was among the 33 individuals honored with the 2024 Outstanding Performance Award for CPPCC Members. The incident, which resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers, led to a freeze in relations between the two countries for over four years. Ties were restored after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in October 2023.

Manushi, Pooja Are Fiercely Beautiful In...

Manushi, Pooja Are Fiercely Beautiful In...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Charli XCX flipped the script with her Brat album's rebellious signature shade which stands for 'anti-perfection'.

Brutal winter storm kills 32 in US, knocks out power

Brutal winter storm kills 32 in US, knocks out power

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Much of the death toll has been concentrated in and around Buffalo, located on the shores of Lake Erie in western New York state, where biting cold and heavy 'lake-effect' snow all through the Christmas weekend.

Share your special winter recipes!

Share your special winter recipes!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Is there a winter recipe you swear by? It's time you shared it with us.

Republic Day Parade Rehearsals In Full Swing

Republic Day Parade Rehearsals In Full Swing

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Defence personnel prepare for the 78th Republic Day on chilly mornings at Delhi's Kartavya Path.

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Many ordinary citizens are drawn to by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building.

Salute Our Soldiers In 2025

Salute Our Soldiers In 2025

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'The Indian Army, despite facing extreme weather conditions -- from searing heat in the summer in Rajasthan to bone-chilling cold in the winter in Ladakh, J&K, Himachal, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim -- remains steadfast in its duty.'

Why 2029 Asian Winter Games host is controversial pick

Why 2029 Asian Winter Games host is controversial pick

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

'The IOC was not consulted about the OCA decision with regard to the Asian Winter Games and was not involved in the decision-making process.'

Winter session shouldn't clash with Christmas: Adhir Chowdhury

Winter session shouldn't clash with Christmas: Adhir Chowdhury

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'If they (Congress) want a holiday (in Parliament) on December 26, it can be put forth before the business advisory committee and we will then need to extend the session by a day'

Aurangzeb Divides NDA In Bihar

Aurangzeb Divides NDA In Bihar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

JD-U leader praises Mughal, angers BJP.

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The fervour for the India-Pakistan match is so intense that for many beating Pakistan in Dubai seems even more important than winning the Champions Trophy itself, observes K R Nayar, the veteran cricket writer.

Mexican referee seeks Messi's autograph; disciplined!

Mexican referee seeks Messi's autograph; disciplined!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Mexican referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava found out the hard way that there are consequences for seeking an autograph from eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup winner Lionel Messi -- he was hit with a CONCACAF disciplinary sanction.

Dabur is one of the FMCG majors which may be hard hit

Dabur is one of the FMCG majors which may be hard hit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is likely to report muted results in the fourth quarter of 2024-25 (Q4FY25) due to weakness in urban consumption. The weakness may persist through the first half of 2025-26 (H1FY26).

Hamilton excited for Ferrari debut but keeps modest target

Hamilton excited for Ferrari debut but keeps modest target

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'This is the most exciting period of my life, so I'm really just enjoying it and I'm so excited to get in the car tomorrow.'

Holi Or Jumma? Bihar Politicos Heat Up Festival Time

Holi Or Jumma? Bihar Politicos Heat Up Festival Time

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Ahead of Holi, controversial statements by leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally Janata Dal-United in Bihar have heated up politics in the state which goes to the polls this winter.

India's VC funding rises 43% to $13.7 bn in 2024

India's VC funding rises 43% to $13.7 bn in 2024

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

India's Venture Capital (VC) ecosystem exhibited robust growth in 2024, with funding surging 43 per cent year-on-year to $13.7 billion, according to a report. This recovery was fuelled by a 45 per cent rise in deal activity, with 1,270 transactions recorded, reinforcing India's position as the second largest market for venture capital and growth funding in the Asia-Pacific region, the report by Bain & Company and IVCA said.

You will be CM one day, Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar in Maha assembly

You will be CM one day, Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar in Maha assembly

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that he, his deputies Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde, will work in shifts to ensure round-the-clock governance. Fadnavis will work from 12 noon to midnight, Ajit Pawar, known for his early rising habits, will be on duty in the morning, and Shinde, known for his late-night work ethic, will handle the night shift. This arrangement comes after Ajit Pawar's controversial return to the BJP-led government following a split from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The NCP, under Sharad Pawar's leadership, is now a part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance with the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT). The recent assembly elections saw the Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP faction, securing a comfortable majority.

'We Don't Want To Teach About Our Own Culture'

'We Don't Want To Teach About Our Own Culture'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'We will teach Shakespeare and Pythagoras but we won't teach Kalidas, Thiruvallur or Bodhayana.'

You Can Book A Shikhara On The Uber App

You Can Book A Shikhara On The Uber App

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Uber launches India's -- and Asia's -- first water transport service with Shikara bookings for the Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Why analysts have downgraded growth and margin expectations of Dabur

Why analysts have downgraded growth and margin expectations of Dabur

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Dabur's pre-quarterly update for Q3FY25 disappointed the market with the share dropping by 3.9 per cent. Growth was slower than expected and inflation hit margins. The management said that the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) consumption in rural markets was resilient and continued to grow faster than in urban markets.

Hamilton loses top spot to Sainz in Bahrain Testing

Hamilton loses top spot to Sainz in Bahrain Testing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Carlos Sainz completed a double race distance for previously struggling Williams and pushed his Ferrari successor Lewis Hamilton off the top of the testing

What's brewing? Uddhav meets Fadnavis, Narwekar

What's brewing? Uddhav meets Fadnavis, Narwekar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Uddhav Thackeray and his MLA son Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar on the premises of Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur.

Duplantis Dazzles Berlin With Record Leap

Duplantis Dazzles Berlin With Record Leap

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis marked his return from a winter break with a stunning jump of 6.10 meters to set a new meet record at the ISTAF Indoor meet in Berlin.

Winter Olympics: India's sole athlete finishes 45th

Winter Olympics: India's sole athlete finishes 45th

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Arif Khan clocked a combined time of 2 minute 47.24 seconds from two races in difficult weather conditions

F1: McLaren's Norris chasing hat-trick in China

F1: McLaren's Norris chasing hat-trick in China

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Norris's teammate Oscar Piastri, who spun off and finished ninth in his home race last Sunday after starting on the front row and challenging for the lead, has another good chance to rev up his season.

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Private equity (PE) activity in India between January and November 2024 recorded a total value of $30.89 billion across 1,022 deals, a 22.7 per cent increase in value and an 18.4 per cent rise in deal count compared to $25.17 billion across 863 deals during the same period in 2023. Notable large deals during the period include Walton Street India Investment Advisors at $1.5 billion, and KiranaKart Technologies at $1.35 billion.

Delhi govt bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali

Delhi govt bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has issued detailed instructions to ensure the effective implementation of the ban.

Manager of India's Winter Olympics contingent tests positive

Manager of India's Winter Olympics contingent tests positive

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The manager of India's Winter Olympics contingent, Mohammad Abbas Wani, has tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival at the Beijing Airport.

Rocking the WINTER JACKET LOOK!

Rocking the WINTER JACKET LOOK!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Namrata Thakker gives you some inspiration from our favourite B-town ladies on how to rock the winter jacket look like a pro.

Shinde wants home, talks underway on portfolio allocation: Sena MLA

Shinde wants home, talks underway on portfolio allocation: Sena MLA

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Asked to whom the demand was made, Gogavale said it was probably Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

2024 warmest year in India since 1901: IMD

2024 warmest year in India since 1901: IMD

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

The annual mean temperature in 2024 was 25.75 degrees Celsius, 0.65 degrees above the long-period average.

Shardul Thakur to make County debut, push for India return

Shardul Thakur to make County debut, push for India return

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Thakur also claimed a hat-trick in the match against Meghalaya, in a bid to prove his form and fitness for a national team comeback, with his last appearance being at the 2023 ODI World Cup.

How I Celebrated Makar Sankranti in Mangaluru

How I Celebrated Makar Sankranti in Mangaluru

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Ghughutiya holds immense cultural and spiritual significance in Uttarakhand.

IAF Aircraft Ready To Support Army In Winter

IAF Aircraft Ready To Support Army In Winter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Indian Air Force aircraft will continue operations unabated to sustain India's ground forces on the frontlines during winter.