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A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

Olympic fever hits France following tense build-up

Olympic fever hits France following tense build-up

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Twenty-three million tuned in to watch the opening ceremony in France - more than for matches in the Euro 2024 soccer championship.

History and Mystery in Egypt

History and Mystery in Egypt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Time travel in the land of the pharaohs.

The Greatest Olympians!

The Greatest Olympians!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Let's celebrate the Olympian legends!

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The gigantic Stade de France resembled a concert hall hosting a party to celebrate the fortnight of sporting excellence as the breathtaking Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics kicked-off with athletes marching into the iconic stadium to thunderous applause in Paris on Sunday.

Ordering Food Online? Read This

Ordering Food Online? Read This

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

There's an average aggregator premium of Rs 46 per dish (in hidden costs) compared to delivery orders placed on restaurants' own channels. Conservatively, this translates into an additional annual financial burden of at least Rs 12,000 for the average Indian household in major metro/Tier-I cities.

'If not Paris, India will definitely win gold in 2028 LA Olympics'

'If not Paris, India will definitely win gold in 2028 LA Olympics'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Hockey India (HI) secretary general Bhola Nath Singh on Saturday claimed that India will definitely win gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if they miss out on the yellow metal in Paris next year.

Hosting 2036 Olympics is India's dream, preparations are on: Modi

Hosting 2036 Olympics is India's dream, preparations are on: Modi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to host the Olympic Games in 2036.

Olympics: Ecuador's Pintado blazes to 20km race walk win

Olympics: Ecuador's Pintado blazes to 20km race walk win

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

China's Yang Jiayu claimed gold in the women's 20km race walk at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.

Richa Chadha Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Richa Chadha Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The sixth edition of the Critics Choice Awards saw a lot of glamour on the red carpet.

Serena, Maria, Venus Shine At Met Gala

Serena, Maria, Venus Shine At Met Gala

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Serena Williams continued her reign on the Met Gala steps.

Sacrifices reap rewards for parents of Olympic shuttlers

Sacrifices reap rewards for parents of Olympic shuttlers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'It was tough financially for the first few years but my friends and family supported me and once he did well at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, there was no looking back.'

Archery World Cup: Deepika leads women's recurve team to win gold

Archery World Cup: Deepika leads women's recurve team to win gold

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

This is Deepika's fifth World Cup stage event team gold medal.

Gold Coast Diary: Night in 'Sin City' sees boxer banned from bars

Gold Coast Diary: Night in 'Sin City' sees boxer banned from bars

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Northern Ireland boxer Sean McComb has been fined and banned from the Gold Coast's nightclub districts for the rest of the Commonwealth Games after being involved in an altercation with bouncers at a local bar.

Gold loan: Low-cost option and credit score no bar

Gold loan: Low-cost option and credit score no bar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Gold loan is currently the fastest-growing loan category (among the various types disbursed to individuals). On February 26, 2021, the outstanding loan against gold jewellery stood at Rs 56,596 crore. By February 25, 2022, it had risen to Rs 71,408 crore, a year-on-year growth of 26.2 per cent, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) data. Several factors are driving the demand for gold loans.

Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin wins gold in Golden Fry Series meet

Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin wins gold in Golden Fry Series meet

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The 20-year-old Aldrin had failed to qualify for the final round in the World Championships in Eugene (USA) in July, finishing 20th overall in the qualification round with a jump of 7.78m.

Kriti Goes For Gold, Rakul Gives A Nod To Flower Power

Kriti Goes For Gold, Rakul Gives A Nod To Flower Power

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

All the celeb inspiration you need for Diwali.

Will Pinarayi Vijayan Survive Ally Anvar's Attack?

Will Pinarayi Vijayan Survive Ally Anvar's Attack?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

At a time when none in Kerala's Left politics questioned the chief minister's authority, MLA P V Anvar hurled a series of accusations against Pinarayi Vijayan's government, notes Shyam G Menon.

Olympic Qualifiers: India's shooters continue golden run

Olympic Qualifiers: India's shooters continue golden run

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Yogesh Singh won two gold medals as India's shooters continued to shine at the Asia Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta.

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Travelling from South India to Kashmir in December was magical for Ganesh Nadar as he feasted his eyes on the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas.

Horigome brings Japan skateboarding's first Olympic gold

Horigome brings Japan skateboarding's first Olympic gold

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

In a nail-biting final, Horigome stumbled through the two initial runs, but recovered his signature cool

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

For the first time in history, the luxury car market is poised to cross the sales mark of 50,000 units in 2024, with Mercedes leading the way

What's hot at the Olympics: Daley knitting is all the rage as food wars stir up

What's hot at the Olympics: Daley knitting is all the rage as food wars stir up

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

US women dazzle in crystal-studded leos

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'When there was a match, he would be up all night watching it on his laptop with Kishori Amonkarji singing on the side.'

Court forces police to protect wrestler in Brij Bhushan case

Court forces police to protect wrestler in Brij Bhushan case

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A Delhi court directed the city police on Thursday to immediately reinstate the security of a female wrestler who has accused former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.

Dravid 'dreams of fantastic cricket' at the Olympics

Dravid 'dreams of fantastic cricket' at the Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

An ardent supporter of cricket's inclusion in the Olympics, the legendary Rahul Dravid says players are excited and he has heard "serious dressing room conversations" about competing in the world's biggest sporting event.

Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Football, Rugby kick-off Paris Olympic games

Football, Rugby kick-off Paris Olympic games

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The sporting action at the Paris Olympics kicked off with two soccer matches on Wednesday.

Cricketers Day Out at Wimbledon! Standing ovation for Sachin

Cricketers Day Out at Wimbledon! Standing ovation for Sachin

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Sachin Tendulkar received a standing ovation from the capacity crowd at Centre Court

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

What is it like watching all the Olympian action and drama unfold from the spectators' galleries at the Stade de France?

Young guns dominate US Open, ending big three reign

Young guns dominate US Open, ending big three reign

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A US Open full of upsets and hungry, young contenders offered the latest sign that men's tennis has entered a new era

From victim of TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit's journey to stardom

From victim of TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit's journey to stardom

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

India men's hockey team striker Lalit Upadhyay has worked hard to rebuild his career and considers all the setbacks as blessings in disguise.

Why Indian archers are strong medal contenders at Olympics

Why Indian archers are strong medal contenders at Olympics

Rediff.com11 May 2024

'The frequent coaching camps... too are contributing to the cause, and constant collaboration is only helping the team get that elusive medal at the Olympics.'

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

French organisers turned Paris into an open-air Olympic playground where everyone was invited, with or without a ticket.

South Korean Han Kang wins Nobel Literature, 8th woman to get award

South Korean Han Kang wins Nobel Literature, 8th woman to get award

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In her oeuvre, Han Kang confronts historical traumas and invisible sets of rules and, in each of her works, exposes the fragility of human life.

Day after LDF MLA's charges, Vijayan announces probe against top cops

Day after LDF MLA's charges, Vijayan announces probe against top cops

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Breaking his silence over the matter, Vijayan on Tuesday sounded tough and said a high-level probe by a top-ranking officer would be held into the charges raised by the MLA.

Joshna Chinappa targets Asiad gold: Can she make it?

Joshna Chinappa targets Asiad gold: Can she make it?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Joshna Chinnapa hoping to use knowledge and experience to best opponents at Asian Games

'Having such a daughter is an honour'

'Having such a daughter is an honour'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Father of controversial Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says he is honoured by his daughter