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FIFA WC: Tunisia fans whistle at French anthem

FIFA WC: Tunisia fans whistle at French anthem

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

More than 700,000 Tunisians live in France, with about two thirds of them being dual nationals.

Why Morocco switched goalkeepers before kick off vs Belgium

Why Morocco switched goalkeepers before kick off vs Belgium

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Morocco's Bounou felt dizzy but will play against Canada, says team doctor

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Iran's World Cup campaign was all but finished even before it started.

In China, Old Gives Way To The New

In China, Old Gives Way To The New

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The National People's Congress concluded at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday March 13, 2023 as a new set of leaders took charge of the Chinese government, and the ones they replaced head to retirement.

SEE: Sydney to Jaipur! Young kids sing Jana Gana Mana

SEE: Sydney to Jaipur! Young kids sing Jana Gana Mana

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

We'd asked you, Dear Readers, to send us videos of your school-going kid singing the National Anthem.

FIFA WC: Morocco fans carry their team into last 16

FIFA WC: Morocco fans carry their team into last 16

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The din of a concerned crowd transformed into a tumultuous racket when Abdelhamid Sabiri's free kick caught out Thibaut Courtois at his near post and captain Romain Saiss added a slight touch to see Morocco into the lead.

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

November 22, 2023 marks 60 years since US President John F Kennedy's assassination.

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.

Jana Gana Mana on the guitar

Jana Gana Mana on the guitar

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

We asked you, dear readers, to send us videos of your school-going children singing the National Anthem.

Zelenskyy Visits Newly Freed Kherson

Zelenskyy Visits Newly Freed Kherson

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Kherson on Monday, days after his country's military recaptured the city from Russian control, even as Moscow insisted that Kherson remained part of its territory.

Cricketers to wear floppy hats in Warne tribute at MCG Test

Cricketers to wear floppy hats in Warne tribute at MCG Test

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Warne had plenty of highlights at the MCG including his Ashes hat-trick in 1994 and his 700th wicket at the ground 12 years later.

World Cup-winning captain, USA's Rapinoe to retire

World Cup-winning captain, USA's Rapinoe to retire

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Speaking to reporters in her home state of California, Rapinoe said she had known for about a year that this would be the point at which she would be ready to retire.

Iranian Women Protest At World Cup

Iranian Women Protest At World Cup

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Many Iranian fans on Monday wore t-shirts or waved signs printed with the mantra of the uprising: 'Woman Life Freedom' in the colours of the Iranian national flag.

Austria seal Euro 2024 place as Belgium-Sweden abandoned

Austria seal Euro 2024 place as Belgium-Sweden abandoned

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Sweden missed out on the finals for the first time in 28 years on a night in which their fixture with Belgium was abandoned

Tiranga Pic: From Sydney, With Love

Tiranga Pic: From Sydney, With Love

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

'The Tiranga inspires him to stay connected to his roots, origin, culture and to live an extraordinary life.'

Why is Xi Jinping Clapping?

Why is Xi Jinping Clapping?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The National People's Congress -- China's annual political gathering known as the Two Sessions -- brought leaders and lawmakers this week to set the Chinese Communist party's agenda for domestic economic and social development for the year.

Share a video of your kid singing Jana Gana Mana

Share a video of your kid singing Jana Gana Mana

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Simply upload the video on Rediff iShare and mail us the link.

Here is how US media covered Modi's maiden state visit

Here is how US media covered Modi's maiden state visit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

In a full-page coverage inside The Washington Post, the paper notes 'In Prime Minister's address before Congress, Modi puts his focus on growth.'

Jana Gana Mana, with love from Houston

Jana Gana Mana, with love from Houston

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

We asked you, dear readers, to send us videos of your school-going child singing the National Anthem.

Wearing pheran amid snowfall, Rahul concludes Bharat Jodo Yatra

Wearing pheran amid snowfall, Rahul concludes Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who set off a national debate when he walked the Bharat Jodo Yatra in a T-shirt in north India's cold winter, donned a pheran to ward off Kashmir's bone-freezing chill on Monday.

'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.

Muted I-Day celebrations in Manipur; Imphal wears deserted look

Muted I-Day celebrations in Manipur; Imphal wears deserted look

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

It was a muted Independence Day celebrations because of the dawn-to-dusk general strike called by multiple militant outfits and the loss of lives and property of hundreds of people over the last three months in the ethnic strife.

Kohli Or Smith: Who's Better?

Kohli Or Smith: Who's Better?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Steve Smith, according to me, is the best Test player of this generation. He has displayed that his adaptability is absolutely brilliant. You take any cricketer of this generation... in 85-90 Tests, he has an average of 60 which is quite unbelievable.'

IPL 2022 Remembers Shane Warne

IPL 2022 Remembers Shane Warne

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

After the National Anthem was sung, a homage to Shane Warne was played on the big screen at the Wankhede stadium just before the Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders came out to play the opening match of the season

World Cup PIX: India demolish Pakistan to go top

World Cup PIX: India demolish Pakistan to go top

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, October 14.

Kanpur school stops reciting religious prayers in morning assembly after row

Kanpur school stops reciting religious prayers in morning assembly after row

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The school also said they have discontinued the practice of reciting verses from different religions, including Sikhism, Hinduism and Islam, in the assembly, and now only the National Anthem will be sung.

'Her success will inspire many'

'Her success will inspire many'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Goof-up at World Championships: Russian anthem played incorrectly.

Equestrian gold comes after sacrifices and an arduous journey

Equestrian gold comes after sacrifices and an arduous journey

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'It was not easy. I did not have the normal life of a teenager because I have been busy training with my horses. But it is all worth now. During Diwali and Holi, I was alone. The motivation was the goal of winning medals for India. So, we endured all this A big shout out to our horses also. We are nothing without them.'

World Archery: Aditi becomes youngest ever world champ; India bag best haul

World Archery: Aditi becomes youngest ever world champ; India bag best haul

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Aditi Swami became the youngest-ever senior world champion at 17 years when she secured India's first-ever individual title at the World Archery Championships with women's compound gold.

CWG: Indian cricket team aiming for gold, not just podium

CWG: Indian cricket team aiming for gold, not just podium

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'...because when the flag goes higher, and the National Anthem is played, that's the best feeling you have.'

Covid positive Renshaw named in Aussie XI

Covid positive Renshaw named in Aussie XI

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Australia's opener Matt Renshaw tests positive for COVID-19, will feature in Sydney Test against South Africa

PM, President hail 'champion of champions' Sindhu

PM, President hail 'champion of champions' Sindhu

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded P V Sindhu as 'champion of champions' after she won the gold medal in the women's badminton singles at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Monday.

India should have 4 capitals on a rotation basis: Mamata

India should have 4 capitals on a rotation basis: Mamata

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

She also slammed the Centre for its decision to observe January 23 as 'Parakram Diwas' to commemorate the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and said the Narendra Modi government did not consult with her before announcing it.

Russia questions making athletes condemn war

Russia questions making athletes condemn war

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'Bach's latest statement goes against Olympic principles.'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'Hatred increases with every killing.' 'It sets one family against another.' 'The sooner it is stopped, the better.'

G20 invite from 'President of Bharat' triggers uproar

G20 invite from 'President of Bharat' triggers uproar

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

A G20 dinner invitation from President Droupadi Murmu describing her position as 'President of Bharat' triggered massive debate on Tuesday, with the opposition alleging that the government is planning to drop India and stay with just Bharat as the country's name.

'It's an honour to play in the CWG'

'It's an honour to play in the CWG'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Australia start favourites against India but Radha doesn't see it that way.

French Open champ Swiatek 'overwhelmed' by Lewandowski support

French Open champ Swiatek 'overwhelmed' by Lewandowski support

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek said she was "overwhelmed" after finding out Poland and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was in attendance

PICS: US-Iran fans turn up the heat in Qatar

PICS: US-Iran fans turn up the heat in Qatar

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The contest between the two nations, who severed ties more than 40 years ago, was being held with increased security to prevent a flare-up over the unrest that has gripped Iran since the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16.