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India's bittersweet Paris Olympics: 6 medals, 6 heartbreaks

India's bittersweet Paris Olympics: 6 medals, 6 heartbreaks

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Six medals from a 117-strong contingent is not ideal but India had its moments of joy, hope, frustration, and heartache.

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.' 'Expect at least one biopic.'

The catalysts of Manu Bhaker's successful Olympics...

The catalysts of Manu Bhaker's successful Olympics...

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Coach Jaspal Rana and confidence made all the difference to Manu Bhaker's Paris Olympics campaign

Oddly Around The World

Oddly Around The World

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

Returning Pant to captain Delhi Capitals at IPL 2024

Returning Pant to captain Delhi Capitals at IPL 2024

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Pant made his IPL debut in 2016 following which he appeared in 98 matches for the franchises and scored 2838 runs with a strike rate of 147.97.

Another drug lab unearthed in Rajasthan, 6 more held

Another drug lab unearthed in Rajasthan, 6 more held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

A total of 149 kgs of mephedrone or 'meow meow' drug (both in powder and liquid form), 50 kg ephedrine, and 200 litres of acetone was recovered from the three labs located in Bhinmal of Jalore district and Osian in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan and Gandhinagar in Gujarat, the officer said.

'No other team is under so much pressure'

'No other team is under so much pressure'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'The pressure can be telling and I think that's the kind of pressure the Indian team is currently experiencing with everyone wanting them to win the Asia Cup and the World Cup.'

How Dubai Police Announces End Of Roza

How Dubai Police Announces End Of Roza

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Dubai police personnel fire a cannon to mark the end of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Pant's IPL 2024 comeback confirmed? DC CEO drops hint

Pant's IPL 2024 comeback confirmed? DC CEO drops hint

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Sagar said they are hoping that India's wicketkeeper batter will soon make a return and play in IPL 2024

Will This Father And Son Survive?

Will This Father And Son Survive?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Glimpses from Gaza, Israel and Lebanon as the war provoked by Hamas' horrific attack escalates.

Indian national dies in fire at Manhattan building

Indian national dies in fire at Manhattan building

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Fazil Khan was killed in the fire that broke out in a six-story residential building at 2 St Nicholas Place in Harlem, Manhattan that left about 17 other people injured.

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

However, Israel is yet to comment on the strike that has killed the senior Hamas leader.

Apologise to Modi, Indians: Maldivian Oppn to Prez

Apologise to Modi, Indians: Maldivian Oppn to Prez

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The Maldives Jumhooree Party (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim called on Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu to formally apologize to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, Voice of Maldives, a Maldivian digital news outlet, reported.

'BJP murdered democracy in Surat'

'BJP murdered democracy in Surat'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'Can you imagine that Surat's voters won't have any say now in exercising their fundamental right to choose a candidate of their own choice? This is what the BJP has reduced India's democracy to.' 'With this ugly act, in one stroke, the BJP has disenfranchised the voters of Surat.'

Gujarat floods: IAF rescues 2 people clinging to electric pole

Gujarat floods: IAF rescues 2 people clinging to electric pole

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The duo used their mobile phone to establish contact for their rescue, following which an NDRF team was roped in.

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

How 2024 arrived the world over.

Ponting to remain at Delhi Capitals?

Ponting to remain at Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

However there is no clarity whether Ponting will get the support staff of his choice as Shane Watson and James Hopes might not be seen in the dug-out next time around.

Asian Games: Harmanpreet, Lovlina to be India's flag-bearers

Asian Games: Harmanpreet, Lovlina to be India's flag-bearers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain will be the flag-bearers of the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on September 23.

Want To See Latest Russian Weapons?

Want To See Latest Russian Weapons?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The International Defence Exhibition and Conference and the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition opened in Abu Dhabi this week.

Ex-Gujarat Congress chief Arjun Modhwadia joins BJP

Ex-Gujarat Congress chief Arjun Modhwadia joins BJP

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Modhwadia emphasised that he was not joining the BJP due to any coercion or allurement as claimed by the Congress.

Gujarat Cong boss quits; MLA raises Ram mandir, heads to BJP

Gujarat Cong boss quits; MLA raises Ram mandir, heads to BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Within minutes of Gohil's announcement of the Congress' action, Der called a press conference at his residence, saying he was not aware when he was suspended by the party and announced he will join the BJP at its state headquarters 'Kamalam' in Gandhinagar on Tuesday.

How I Want To Make Our Planet Liveable

How I Want To Make Our Planet Liveable

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Nothing is more promising than countries putting aside hubris and ideological differences to invest in our shared future, observes Durga Sreenivasan, a delegate at COP28.

27 killed in lightning strikes as rain batters Gujarat

27 killed in lightning strikes as rain batters Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The rains were being caused due to a cyclonic circulation lying over north east Arabian sea and adjoining Saurashtra and Kutch regions, the IMD said in its bulletin.

Ganguly, Ponting pick their favourite additions to the Delhi Capitals squad

Ganguly, Ponting pick their favourite additions to the Delhi Capitals squad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Delhi Capitals made exciting additions to their squad at the IPL Mini-Auction 2024 in Dubai on Tuesday. The franchise bagged the hard-hitting Harry Brook for INR 4 crore along with Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson for INR 5 crore and West Indian wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope for INR 75 lakh.

FIFA WC: Host nation Qatar first one knocked out

FIFA WC: Host nation Qatar first one knocked out

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Qatar are without a point after they lost their opening game 2-0 to Ecuador and then went down 3-1 to Senegal earlier on Friday.

Phase 3: Over 63% polling amid clashes in Bengal

Phase 3: Over 63% polling amid clashes in Bengal

Rediff.com7 May 2024

A voter turnout of 60.19 per cent was recorded till 5 pm in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday with sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal.

Aircraft Zoom Past The Pyramids

Aircraft Zoom Past The Pyramids

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Glimpses from the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Pyramids Plateau in Giza, Egypt.

Send us your tourists, Prez Muizzu urges China amid row with India

Send us your tourists, Prez Muizzu urges China amid row with India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

He urged China to bolster the flow of its tourists to the Maldives.

Met Ameca, The Humanoid Robot?

Met Ameca, The Humanoid Robot?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Ameca is an advanced humanoid robot built for human-robot interaction.

Biparjoy Is Coming!

Biparjoy Is Coming!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Scenes before cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall.

2 prominent Hamas leaders killed in Israel's air force attack

2 prominent Hamas leaders killed in Israel's air force attack

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Israeli Air Force said in a statement that the Minister of Economy of Hamas, Jawad Abu Shamala, has been killed.

Gujarat: Downpour kills 9 in 48 hrs; IMD predicts more showers

Gujarat: Downpour kills 9 in 48 hrs; IMD predicts more showers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Heavy waterlogging was witnessed in several towns and cities, while roads were closed in rural areas on Friday morning due a heavy spell.

IPL 2023 PHOTOS: Delhi Capitals attend pre-season camp

IPL 2023 PHOTOS: Delhi Capitals attend pre-season camp

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Ahead of the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League, a few members of the Delhi Capitals squad assembled in the capital for a pre-season camp.

Delhi Capitals banking on mock auctions to get balanced squad

Delhi Capitals banking on mock auctions to get balanced squad

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'We know that there will be a lot of competition, we know that some franchises will be having more money, and that's when all the expertise and all the auction experience will count.'

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

Row over umpire's decision sours Buttler's IPL party

Row over umpire's decision sours Buttler's IPL party

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Jos Buttler scored another Twenty20 century to power Rajasthan Royals to the top of the Indian Premier League table but Friday's 15-run win over Delhi Capitals was overshadowed by farcical protests over an umpiring decision in the final over.

18 NDRF teams on standby in Gujarat for Biparjoy rescue and relief ops

18 NDRF teams on standby in Gujarat for Biparjoy rescue and relief ops

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

A total of 33 teams have been earmarked by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to undertake relief and rescue operations in Gujarat and Maharashtra ahead of the expected landfall of cyclone 'Biparjoy' near the Jakhau port in Kutch district, officials said on Wednesday.

Where's This Man Going?

Where's This Man Going?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

We live in an Odd, Odd, World!

Israel wants UN chief to resign over remarks on Hamas attack

Israel wants UN chief to resign over remarks on Hamas attack

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's comment to the Security Council that attacks by Hamas 'did not happen in a vacuum' angered Israel, which called for the UN chief's resignation and apology.