News for '-national-anthem'

Is India the new destination to study abroad?

Is India the new destination to study abroad?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Just as Indian students travel overseas for higher studies, international students are coming to India for a range of courses. Technology, culture, English skills and more are attracting them to India.

HC declines to stay proceedings against Tharoor

HC declines to stay proceedings against Tharoor

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

The Kerala high court on Wednesday declined to stay further proceedings pending in a lower court against Union Minister Shashi Tharoor and posted for Thursday the case relating to alleged disrespect to the national anthem.

Why Tiger Woods texts McIlroy at 4am

Why Tiger Woods texts McIlroy at 4am

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

World number two Rory McIlroy has said he still resents the Olympic Games for forcing him to choose between Britain and Ireland and revealed that Tiger Woods sends him texts in the early hours.

Tharoor's plea to quash proceedings turned down by HC

Tharoor's plea to quash proceedings turned down by HC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The Kerala high court on Wednesday declined Minister of State for HRD Shashi Tharoor's plea to quash a case against him for allegedly insulting the National anthem and directed him to approach the trial court for discharge.

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Eagles stun Patriots

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Eagles stun Patriots

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

For the Eagles, who previously lost title games in 1981 and 2005, the win capped a remarkable late-season charge that most observers considered unthinkable when starting quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending injury in December.

EPL will pay tribute to Paris attack victims this weekend

EPL will pay tribute to Paris attack victims this weekend

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Expressing solidarity with the people of Paris in the wake of devastating terrorist attacks, the Premier League has said that a choral version of La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, will be played before all of this weekend's matches.

Friendlies: England record first win over Ireland since 1985

Friendlies: England record first win over Ireland since 1985

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

England created numerous chances but Calvert-Lewin's penalty was the only addition to the score as the hosts impressed ahead of Nations League clashes against Belgium and Iceland.

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Italy wrote to UEFA on Friday expressing 'great regret' that their national anthem was booed by groups of Spanish and Croatian fans during their Euro 2012 Group C matches.

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Italy wrote to UEFA on Friday expressing 'great regret' that their national anthem was booed by groups of Spanish and Croatian fans during their Euro 2012 Group C matches.

NAM summit opens; focus on Syria, Iran's nuclear programme

NAM summit opens; focus on Syria, Iran's nuclear programme

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The two-day meet of the 120-nation grouping, which began with the national anthem of Iran followed by the recitation of the verses from the holy Quran, was inaugurated by Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the leaders' Summit hall in Northern Tehran.

Former CM Hooda gives Khattar's swearing-in a miss

Former CM Hooda gives Khattar's swearing-in a miss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal who was under fire from Bharatiya Janata Party leaders after the Shiromani Akali Dal leadership, including Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal campaigned against the saffron party nominees during the assembly elections attended the oath-taking ceremony of Manohar Lal Khattar in Panchkula on Sunday.

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Why should an elected government, any party's government, need a law to protect itself from its people? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Sikkim: Chinese army personnel join I-Day celebrations

Sikkim: Chinese army personnel join I-Day celebrations

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Giving thrust to bilateral confidence building measures on the Sino-India border, a delegation of Chinese army on Wednesday joined their Indian counterparts in celebrating India's Independence Day at the border post in Nathu La.

Indian national flag hoisted at Olympic Village

Indian national flag hoisted at Olympic Village

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

The Indian national flag was hoisted at the Olympic Games Village, in London, on Sunday, in a fun-filled musical ceremony presided by the Village Mayor, in attendance of 35 athletes and delegates.

PHOTO: Tallest national tricolour in Haryana

PHOTO: Tallest national tricolour in Haryana

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday unfurled a national flag being touted as the tallest in the country at famous holy Brahamsarovar area of Kurukshetra.

China's parliament approves controversial Hong Kong security bill

China's parliament approves controversial Hong Kong security bill

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The new law permits for the first time Chinese security agencies to open their establishments and operate in Hong Kong.

Asian Games champion Neeraj happy with season's showing

Asian Games champion Neeraj happy with season's showing

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

'Didn't realise was flanked by Chinese and Pakistani athletes on victory podium'

Thought of quitting when Olympic dream ended: Suranjoy

Thought of quitting when Olympic dream ended: Suranjoy

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

His Olympic dreams shattered, one of Indian boxing's most successful names -- M Suranjoy Singh (52kg) -- thought of quitting the sport after losing in the Asian Qualifiers' second round last month but decided to keep going after hearing the national anthem at a medal ceremony.

Cuba says goodbye to boxing great Teofilo Stevenson

Cuba says goodbye to boxing great Teofilo Stevenson

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Cuba said goodbye on Tuesday to heavyweight boxing great Teofilo Stevenson, who won three Olympic gold medals and became a symbol of communist pride when he refused to fight for money.

No place for bigotry, fanaticism in India: Sonia Gandhi

No place for bigotry, fanaticism in India: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

In her message on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day, she appealed to all to reinvigorate the principles of compassion, coexistence and inclusive development as the indelible features of polity, society and economy.

'Sad that our PM didn't condole death of PK, Chuni'

'Sad that our PM didn't condole death of PK, Chuni'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

With the nationwide lockdown in place to fight the spread of COVID-19, the first condolence meeting held on virtual platform. Banerjee had died on March 20 after a prolonged illness while Goswami succumbed to cardiac arrest on April 30.

The ticking time bombs in the Constitution

The ticking time bombs in the Constitution

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The Constitution is a terrific document, but it is also one that has suppressed the Hindu majoritarian sentiment. We are living through times when this suppression is being popularly rejected, notes Aakar Patel.

Celebrating Jana Gana Mana@100

Celebrating Jana Gana Mana@100

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

We bring you some historical and heart-warming renditions of the beloved song that unites a 100 million Indians...

R-Day @ Shaheen Bagh: Dadis, Vemula's mom hoist flag

R-Day @ Shaheen Bagh: Dadis, Vemula's mom hoist flag

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Radhika Vemula, Rohith's mother, who was accompanied by the 'dadis' and former JNU student Umar Khalid unfurled the national flag. They sang the national anthem along with thousands of people, including women and children who had gathered at Shaheen Bagh to celebrate the occasion.

Dipa Karmakar hails Paralympic Games medal winners

Dipa Karmakar hails Paralympic Games medal winners

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who missed out on an Olympic medal by a whisker in Rio de Janeiro recently, on Sunday showered praise on Thangavelu Mariyappan and Varun Singh Bhati for winning gold and bronze in the Paralympics. "You have achieved something what I could not. I would have loved to meet both of you in person," Dipa said in her congratulatory message.

Radical women's outfit hoists Pakistani flags in J&K

Radical women's outfit hoists Pakistani flags in J&K

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Activists of radical women's outfit, Dukhtaran-e-Millat on Wednesday hoisted Pakistani flags at several places in Srinagar on the occasion of Pakistan Day.

Aishwarya, Rehman to perform at ISL 2 opening ceremony

Aishwarya, Rehman to perform at ISL 2 opening ceremony

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

As the country gears up for two-month long football extravaganza, second edition of the Hero Indian Super League, a colourful ceremony will flag off the first match between the defending champions, Atletico de Kolkata and the home team Chennaiyin FC, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Chennai, on Saturday.

PHOTOS: At soccer match with France, British PM to lead show of solidarity

PHOTOS: At soccer match with France, British PM to lead show of solidarity

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Prime Minister David Cameron will lead a show of solidarity with France at an England-France soccer match in London on Tuesday following the bloody attacks on Paris, with English fans expected to sing the French national anthem.

Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to Biden just after the clock strikes 12 (local time) at the West Front of the Capitol -- the traditional location -- under the unprecedented security umbrella of more than 25,000 National Guards, who have transformed the capital into a garrison city, mainly because of the threat of violent protest by Trump's supporters.

Of Samosas, Pakoras and Akshay Kumar

Of Samosas, Pakoras and Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Ajit Jain reports on the Indian Independence Day celebrations in Toronto, where Akki was the star attraction.

We are proud Indian Muslims: Owaisi slams Pak PM

We are proud Indian Muslims: Owaisi slams Pak PM

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

According to Owaisi, the CAA was only made towards making India a Hindu Rashtra.

China asks Rio-bound athletes to sign no-drugs pledge

China asks Rio-bound athletes to sign no-drugs pledge

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

China has asked Olympic-bound athletes and coaches to sign a pledge not to use banned drugs and pass a written test, as it seeks to enforce its zero-tolerance stance on doping, Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday.

Review: John Abraham's film is TOO RAW!

Review: John Abraham's film is TOO RAW!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

One only wishes RAW: Romeo Akbar Walter was cooked better, says Urvi Parikh.

PHOTOS: Biggest cheer for Tendulkar as stalwarts felicitated at Eden Gardens

PHOTOS: Biggest cheer for Tendulkar as stalwarts felicitated at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

It was 'Yesterday Once More' for the fans as they witnessed an August gathering with legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag from India while Pakistan was represented by Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.

Vice Prez throws rule book on those claiming flag disrespect

Vice Prez throws rule book on those claiming flag disrespect

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

As per protocol, only those in uniform salute the Tricolour while the national anthem is being played.

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Naomi Osaka has faced a backlash on social media after throwing her support behind the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody on May 25.

When fans boo their own players....

When fans boo their own players....

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Players from both teams took a knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement before Wednesday's game at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, but their gesture was overshadowed by booing from a small section of fans.

PM gets a red carpet welcome in Tanzania

PM gets a red carpet welcome in Tanzania

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on Thursday accorded a red carpet welcome on his arrival in Dar es Salaam, the Tanzanian capital for talks with the country's top leadership to upgrade bilateral ties.

Bharat review: A film gone badly astray

Bharat review: A film gone badly astray

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Bharat is nothing more than a reflection of the times we are living in: where we expect our heroes to be flawless, virtuous fellas -- it is our current national disease.

Plastic national flags to be banned soon

Plastic national flags to be banned soon

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Flags made of plastic are often found lying on roads and gutters