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With Hanuman image, Brazil Prez thanks PM Modi for COVID vaccines

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing two million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to fight the deadly coronavirus infection in his country, one of the......

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

By writing a scathing letter to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on the breakdown in law and order in the state, is Governor R N Ravi creating the ground for consolidating his power and directly......

Nagaland bans sale, consumption of dog meat

The Nagaland government banned the sale and consumption of dog meat, in a significant decision amid concerns over cruelty to animals. The decision to ban commercial import and trading of dogs, and......

'Sab bhagwan ke haath mein hai'

'Our Lockdown Life has a sort of Dr-Jekyll-and-Mr-Hyde personality about it,' notes Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.All illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com *"Bhagwan ka naam din bhar lena chahiye."......

An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

At a critical time in the history of the United Nations, when the global order itself may be reshaped, following a devastating pandemic, India has chosen an experienced, charming and upright......

Fuelled by demand in southern markets, office leasing rises

The Q3 office rebound growth was led by Bengaluru and Hyderabad, which together accounted for nearly 80 per cent of the net absorption in Q3. IMAGE: A man wearing a face mask disinfects an......

What Telecom Man reveals about India's business-politics links

'It's the brazen corruption involving politicians that makes you sit up years after the event,' notes Nivedita Mookerji after reading B K Syngal's Telecom Man. IMAGE: Brijendra K Syngal. Some......

How archer Deepika is training to break Olympic jinx

'I'm learning how to control my thoughts.' IMAGE: Deepika Kumari has finished on the podium five times in seven appearances at the Archery World Cup Final and collected countless other......

'We have lost freedom to train as per our convenience'

IMAGE: The 28-year-old Kidambi Srikanth is now solely focussed on his performance in the last three Olympic qualifiers, starting with the India Open, which is scheduled to be held behind closed......

Asian Wrestling C'Ship: Maiden gold medals for Vinesh, Anshu

IMAGE: There was no stopping Vinesh Phogat in the absence of the Chinese and Japanese rivals as she cruised to the title without losing a point in the 53kg category. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Wrestlers Anshu, Sonam qualify for Tokyo Olympics

IMAGE: Wrestler Sonam Malik, 18, trailed 0-6 against Kazakhstan's Ayaulym Kassymova but reeled of nine points in a row to secure herself the Tokyo Olympics quota. Photograph: SAI Media/Twitter......

Why Mirabai Chanu is a big medal contender for Tokyo Olympics

Mirabai Chanu's medal hopes swell after North Korea's withdrawal from Olympics IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu stands to gain if North Korea sticks to its decision of withdrawing from the Tokyo......

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How archer Deepika is training to break Olympic jinx

'I'm learning how to control my thoughts.' IMAGE: Deepika Kumari has finished on the podium five times in seven appearances at the Archery World... ...

http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/how-archer-deepika-kumari-is-training-to-break-olympic-jinx/20210420.htm

'We have lost freedom to train as per our convenience'

IMAGE: The 28-year-old Kidambi Srikanth is now solely focussed on his performance in the last three Olympic qualifiers, starting with the India... ...

http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/we-have-lost-freedom-to-train-as-per-our-convenience-k-srikanth-badminton-tokyo-games/20210417.htm

Maiden gold medals for Vinesh, Anshu

IMAGE: There was no stopping Vinesh Phogat in the absence of the Chinese and Japanese rivals as she cruised to the title without losing a point in... ...

http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/asian-wrestling-cship-vinesh-clinches-maiden-gold/20210416.htm

Brazil building new giant Christ statue, taller than Christ the Redeemer

Brazil is building a new statue of Jesus Christ in Encantado, which is set to be higher than the iconic Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. AFP... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/brazil-building-new-giant-christ-statue-taller-than-christ-the-redeemer/slideshow/82012319.cms

Wrestlers Anshu, Sonam qualify for Tokyo Olympics

IMAGE: Wrestler Sonam Malik, 18, trailed 0-6 against Kazakhstan's Ayaulym Kassymova but reeled of nine points in a row to secure herself the Tokyo... ...

http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/wrestlers-anshu-sonam-qualify-for-tokyo-olympics/20210410.htm

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