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'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......

These images will make you forget your COVID-19 worries

As you are stuck at home owing to the coronavirus outbreak, here are eight images that will bring a smile on your face -- even if it's just for a while! Hadeel Alami, a Jordanian judo......

Coronavirus inspires world graffiti

As countries around the world are in lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, street artists everywhere are responding, bringing a dose of colour —- and urgent messaging -- to a......

Photos: How the world is reacting to coronavirus

As the world struggles with the deadly coronavirus, there are some who are dealing with the pandemic in their own unique way. Here are 12 images that show how. A burger shaped as coronavirus is......

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......

Being evil pays. Does it pay enough?

Construction companies will make money building detention centres.IT companies will make money on the enumeration of the CAA, NRC, NPR, notes Devangshu Datta.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Coming your way: The Saina, Sindhu, Mithali biopics...

Bollywood's obsession with biopics is getting stronger with each year. Movies based on sports personalities have done well at the box office, be it Mary Kom, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag or MS Dhoni: The......

Weightlifting federation probe reveals corruption, doping cover-ups

'I found an organisation that had been subject for close to half a century to an autocratic leader who dictated through various control mechanisms everything that occurred within the organisation.'......

Vinesh for Khel Ratna; Aware, Deepak Punia and Sakshi nominated for Arjuna

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat has already qualified for the Tokyo Games. Photograph: Vinesh Phogat/Twitter Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat was on Tuesday put in contention for the Khel Ratna while World......

16 players at Brazilian football club test positive for coronavirus

IMAGE: Brazilian football club Vasco da Gama said the 16 players, out of 43 tested, would be isolated. Photograph: Friedemann Vogel/Pool via Getty Images Rio de Janeiro side Vasco da Gama said on......

Vinesh Phogat to be nominated for Khel Ratna

Sakshi applies for Arjuna IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat has been consistent in the last three years -- she won Asian Games gold in Jakarta, qualified for the Tokyo Games by winning a bronze at the World......

Future uncertain but the incredible Simone Biles won't give up

Biles 'praying for the best' with rescheduled Tokyo Olympics IMAGE: Simone Biles during the balance beam in the women's gymnastics. Photograph: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters......

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Rio looks to reopen as Brazil approaches Italy in coronavirus deaths

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro allowed more than 10,000 street vendors to go back to work on Thursday and Brazil's president pressed for legal action... ...

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/INhealth/~3/9T8oTN-F3Sg/rio-looks-to-reopen-as-brazil-approaches-italy-in-coronavirus-deaths-idINKBN23C01N

Weightlifting federation probe reveals corruption, doping cover-ups

'I found an organisation that had been subject for close to half a century to an autocratic leader who dictated through various control mechanisms... ...

http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/weightlifting-federation-probe-reveals-corruption-doping-coverups/20200604.htm

Fehaid

020 08:07:41 PM Kolkata, June 4 (IANS): Shooter Fehaid Al-Deehani, the first person to win an Olympic gold medal as an independent athlete at Rio... ...

https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=715994

Khel Ratna nominee Rani Rampal

Hockey India has also recommended the names of Vandana Katariya, Monika and Harmanpreet Singh for the Arjuna Award. ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/rio-olympics-was-a-turning-point-for-us-khet-ratna-nominee-rani-rampal/story-U0ttj0q7HM36Orcg0QSQoK.html

South America ignores Europe and reopens as virus peak nears

Some of Brazil’s hardest hit cities, including the jungle metropolis Manaus and coastal Rio de Janeiro, are starting to allow more activity. ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/south-america-ignores-europe-and-reopens-as-virus-peak-nears/story-CHPjF4SczekpVh6oTg3pXK.html

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