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Warning! Trump 2.0 Will Be Very Different

Warning! Trump 2.0 Will Be Very Different

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Trump has no more elections to fight and his soaring ambition, which is no secret, will be to carve out a presidential legacy that outshines by far all his mediocre predecessors.' 'Trump's turnaround on the H-1B visa debate shows that he can take tough decisions and there are no holy cows in his domain,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Bolt confirms he won't return for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Bolt confirms he won't return for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Jamaican sprint great Usain Bolt has no plans to extend his career beyond this year's world championships in London and has ruled out a return to Australia for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Life goes on for 'disappointed' Bolt after losing medal

Life goes on for 'disappointed' Bolt after losing medal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Sprinting great Usain Bolt is refusing to dwell on the disappointment of losing his Beijing Olympics 4x100 metres gold medal after his Jamaican team mate Nesta Carter tested positive for a banned stimulant.

Bolt wins 100 meters redemption race

Bolt wins 100 meters redemption race

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

World record holder Usain Bolt won the 100 meters dash at an IAAF World Challenge event on Tuesday in a personal season's best time of 9.85 seconds on a hot and humid evening in Croatia's capital.

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Wing Commander Raveendran and flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for Prime Minister Morarji Desai and the passengers in the forward cabin to exit in haste since they suspected that fire would engulf the aircraft.

Bolt completes 100-200m double at World Championships

Bolt completes 100-200m double at World Championships

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Usain Bolt completed another 100-200 double at the IAAF World Championships when he bested rival Justin Gatlin to the 200 metres title at the Bird's Nest.

Thunder 'Bolt' hits Bangalore... with cricket bat and ball

Thunder 'Bolt' hits Bangalore... with cricket bat and ball

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Usain Bolt showcased his cricketing talent in front of an enthusiastic 6000-odd crowd in Bangalore on Tuesday.

After De Grasse exit, who can stop Bolt and Van Niekerk?

After De Grasse exit, who can stop Bolt and Van Niekerk?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Andre De Grasse's withdrawal through injury has only boosted the chances of Usain Bolt and Wayde Van Niekerk stamping themselves as the headline acts of the World Athletics Championships that start in London on Friday.

Bolt breaks 10 seconds under roof in Warsaw

Bolt breaks 10 seconds under roof in Warsaw

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

The Jamaican clocked 9.98 seconds into a slight breeze at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in front of a 20,000 crowd on a new track laid down the side of the infield.

Farewell race: Gatlin stuns Bolt to win 100m world title

Farewell race: Gatlin stuns Bolt to win 100m world title

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt was beaten into bronze medal position by Justin Gatlin and Christian Coleman who won gold and silver respectively in the World Championships 100 metres final.

'Stupid' to reduce Gay's ban, says Bolt

'Stupid' to reduce Gay's ban, says Bolt

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Gay's reduced ban sends wrong message, says Bolt.

Bolt shows supremacy in Brussels season finale

Bolt shows supremacy in Brussels season finale

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

World and Olympic champion Usain Bolt powered away late in the race to win the 100 metres in 9.8 seconds at the season-closing Diamond League meeting in Brussels on Friday.

Bolt to set tracks ablaze at London Anniversary Games

Bolt to set tracks ablaze at London Anniversary Games

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Six-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt will run in the London Anniversary Games ahead of his multiple title defence at the Rio Olympics in August.

Is De Grasse the rightful heir to Bolt's crown?

Is De Grasse the rightful heir to Bolt's crown?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

While the people who run athletics are dreading the day Usain Bolt leaves their stage, Canadian Andre de Grasse must be licking his lips at the prospect after emerging as the man most likely to fill the void.

Baffled Bolt wins 200 in sluggish time

Baffled Bolt wins 200 in sluggish time

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

A baffled Usain Bolt ran his worst turn ever as he barely won the 200 metres at the Adidas Grand Prix meet in a sluggish 20.29 seconds on a warm, windy day at Randall's Island in New York, on Saturday.

Bolt v Gatlin: Cracker of a contest on the cards

Bolt v Gatlin: Cracker of a contest on the cards

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Always the crown jewel in the Olympic athletics programme, the Rio 100 metres final is shaping up to be extraordinary for many reasons.

He's a character, he's funny, he's loveable: Gatlin on Bolt

He's a character, he's funny, he's loveable: Gatlin on Bolt

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Reaction to Gatlin's win and Bolt's surprise defeat:

Tata Bolt: The best hatchback in its segment

Tata Bolt: The best hatchback in its segment

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

It is a good offering is its segment, and more what we understand it will be the best value for money premium hatchback.

Olympics: Where's St Lucia? Alfred puts her country on the map

Olympics: Where's St Lucia? Alfred puts her country on the map

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

It was Julien Alfred, from an island of 180,000 people, who stole the show in the women's 100m final at the Paris Olympics on Sunday.

'Biplab's removal was a bolt from blue'

'Biplab's removal was a bolt from blue'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'At a time when people don't like to even sacrifice their panchayat seat, Biplab Kumar Deb sacrificed the chair of chief minister with a smiling face.'

Jamaica honors Bolt with ambassadorship, highway

Jamaica honors Bolt with ambassadorship, highway

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Jamaica will grant diplomatic privileges to triple Olympic and world champion sprinter Usain Bolt and name a highway after him, Prime Minister Bruce Golding said on Tuesday.

Superstar Bolt ready to race, and really ready to retire

Superstar Bolt ready to race, and really ready to retire

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Although he thrives on the pressure of the big race, Usain Bolt says he is looking forward to watching the next one from the sidelines.

Bolt still undecided about Commonwealth Games

Bolt still undecided about Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Olympic and World champion sprinter Usain Bolt said the final call on his participation in the Delhi event would be taken by his coach next summer.

Bolt leaves door open to 2017 sprint double at worlds

Bolt leaves door open to 2017 sprint double at worlds

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Usain Bolt has left the door open to running in both the 100 and 200 metres at next year's world championships where he said he will be more focussed on protecting his legacy than topping his world records.

Bolt commits to Puma until after 2016 Olympics

Bolt commits to Puma until after 2016 Olympics

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt renewed his long-standing sponsorship deal with Puma until after the 2016 Games in Rio, the German sportswear company said on Tuesday.

Bolt unhurt after minor car accident: Report

Bolt unhurt after minor car accident: Report

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Jamaica's 100 metres World record holder and Olympic champion Usain Bolt was involved in a minor car accident near his home early on Sunday but escaped without injury, the Gleaner newspaper reported.

Baby Doll Avneet Kaur

Baby Doll Avneet Kaur

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Fashion has been her passion since 'she was a little girl exploring the world with wide eyes and a curious heart'.

Bolt says 'Gatlin deserves to be here' after facing more jeers on podium

Bolt says 'Gatlin deserves to be here' after facing more jeers on podium

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The 35-year-old Gatlin, who has served two suspensions for doping offences, ruined retiring Usain Bolt's fairytale farewell on Saturday by beating the Jamaican sprint superstar in a highly anticipated 100m final.

Bolt cleared to race in Manchester

Bolt cleared to race in Manchester

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Triple Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt will compete in a 150 metres street race in Manchester, England, on Sunday after recovering from a car accident, his agent said on Monday.

I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt

I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

'I've just done everything I wanted to do in the sport'

Gatlin confident of beating Bolt in Rio Olympics

Gatlin confident of beating Bolt in Rio Olympics

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

US sprinter Justin Gatlin believes he is steadily catching up with Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt as the two head towards a likely showdown at the Rio de Janeiro Summer Games next year.

Faster than Lightning Bolt looking for right girl to marry

Faster than Lightning Bolt looking for right girl to marry

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Usain Bolt has revealed that he is now willing to settle down and have kids with a right girl.

Navy informed about rust on Shivaji statue 6 days before collapse

Navy informed about rust on Shivaji statue 6 days before collapse

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

In a letter sent to Naval commander Abhishek Karbhari, Area Coastal Security Officer and Area Civil-Military liaison officer, on August 20, an assistant engineer of the PWD in Malvan taluka of Sindhudurg district highlighted that parts of the statue were gathering rust and it was looking "unpleasant".

Bolt clocks world 150 metres best

Bolt clocks world 150 metres best

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt ran the fastest ever 150m on Sunday in a street race held in a chilly and windy Manchester City Centre. He came home in 14.35 seconds, beating the previous best recorded by Italian Pietro Mennea of 14.8 in 1983. Britain's Marlon Devonish was second in 15.07 seconds.

Did Usain Bolt actually say 'Gayle is a loser'?

Did Usain Bolt actually say 'Gayle is a loser'?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Usain Bolt celebrated West Indies's World T20 win by recording DJ Bravo's famous 'The Champion' song, but it seems that he also mocked Chris Gayle in it.

American rivals to feel 'full wrath' of lightning quick Bolt

American rivals to feel 'full wrath' of lightning quick Bolt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt is promising to let American sprinter Justin Gatlin "feel his full wrath" as he zones in on an unprecedented treble-treble of gold medals at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Bolt defies rain, Walker beaten

Bolt defies rain, Walker beaten

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Olympic champion Usain Bolt clocked the fourth fastest 200 metres time ever to win the Lausanne Grand Prix in 19.59 seconds in torrential rain on Tuesday.

Rio Olympic champions Bolt and Ayana win IAAF awards

Rio Olympic champions Bolt and Ayana win IAAF awards

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Jamaica's Usain Bolt and Ethiopian distance runner Almaz Ayana were crowned as the IAAF's athletes of the year on Friday.

Is Bolt the 'legend' he claims to be?

Is Bolt the 'legend' he claims to be?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

'Legend'. A small word, but with such weight of meaning. Usain Bolt bandied it around a lot before the London Olympics, saying these would be the Games where he wanted to become one. He did. But not solely for the reasons he thinks.

Bolt remains untouchable on return

Bolt remains untouchable on return

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

Usain Bolt continued his domination of the sprints with a comfortable 100 metres victory at the Weltklasse Golden League meeting.