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Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

Shooters Raiza, Naruka secure Olympic quotas

Shooters Raiza, Naruka secure Olympic quotas

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Dhillon finished second with 52 hits.

'I Have Done Films For Free'

'I Have Done Films For Free'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Till my wife called me up one day and said, "Hey, we need food on the table".'

Sonam Maskar wins silver on ISSF World Cup debut

Sonam Maskar wins silver on ISSF World Cup debut

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Debutant Sonam Maskar bagged a silver medal for India in the women's 10m air rifle event of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Cairo.

The Rajinikanth Temple At Madurai

The Rajinikanth Temple At Madurai

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

A die-hard fan of megastar Rajinikanth has built a temple dedicated to the Thalaiva.

East Bengal approach Delhi HC over Anwar's suspension

East Bengal approach Delhi HC over Anwar's suspension

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Anwar Ali, his current side East Bengal, and parent club Delhi FC on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court and sought a stay on the suspension imposed on the player.

Hong Kong plumber's Olympic breakdancing dream dashed

Hong Kong plumber's Olympic breakdancing dream dashed

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Plumber by day, breakdancer by night, Cheung Cheuk Man was disappointed to miss out on an Olympic berth when breaking makes its debut at the Paris Games.

How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony

How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

However, the 6,000-odd athletes, 3,000 performers, 300,000 spectators and dozens of world leaders had to endure heavy rain for much of the event.

Satwik-Chirag don't fear any opponent at Paris Olympics

Satwik-Chirag don't fear any opponent at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Satwik-Chirag eyeing "great things" at Paris Olympics after cracking service variation challenge

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

There are a whole lot of cop-themed movies on OTT this week.

You've done the nation proud: PM Modi hails Indian athletes in Mann Ki Baat

You've done the nation proud: PM Modi hails Indian athletes in Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Indian athletes' performance at the World University Games in Chengdu, saying they had done the nation proud by returning home with a record haul of 26 medals.

Olympic talk: 'India's attitude towards sport must change'

Olympic talk: 'India's attitude towards sport must change'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'We need more support from states to back budding talents from not-so-affluent families.'

2023 Sporting Moments In Pictures

2023 Sporting Moments In Pictures

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

2023 was marked by outstanding sporting achievements, shattered records, and the crowning of new champions, all captured by photographers documenting every significant twist and turn.

COVID-19: How gold smugglers stand to gain

COVID-19: How gold smugglers stand to gain

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Customs officials are busy at ports and airports, scanning passengers to ensure that COVID-19 virus-affected people are traced. So, officials are not able to focus much on baggage checking. This could lead to more gold getting smuggled into the country as luggage check at airports is now random unlike earlier where every bag was checked thoroughly.

What You Must Know About Cashless Claim

What You Must Know About Cashless Claim

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

If the cashless request is denied, the entire cost may need to be paid for planned treatments.

PIX: Australia beat India for CWG T20 gold, but cricket the winner!

PIX: Australia beat India for CWG T20 gold, but cricket the winner!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Australia beat India by nine runs to win the Commonwealth Games women's T20 cricket gold medal on Sunday but the real winner was the sport which delivered compelling competition and boosted its case to be included in the Olympics.

How Ganeshji Comes To Rural Raigad

How Ganeshji Comes To Rural Raigad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Ganesh Puja in Alibag taluka is about simplicity and minimalism. It's about quiet devotion too.

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Former ISI DG Faiz Hameed's arrest sends a strong message to PTI supporters that Imran Khan's culpability for the May 9, 2023 violence could well be drawn within the purview of military courts, especially if General Hameed turns approver to save his skin, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Veteran Ghosal calls time from professional squash

Veteran Ghosal calls time from professional squash

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Will continue to play for India in multi disciplinary events

Olympics PIX: Chaos as Morocco beat Argentina; France whip US

Olympics PIX: Chaos as Morocco beat Argentina; France whip US

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually beaten 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the score tied at 2-2.

Odisha man flaunts Rs 3.5-lakh gold face mask

Odisha man flaunts Rs 3.5-lakh gold face mask

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Alok Mohanty, who owns a furniture store in Cuttack city and is a fan of anything made of the yellow metal, said an N-95 mask has been used as a base for manufacturing the golden protective gear which weighs around 100 grams.

Soccer: Mumbai City FC go down in AFC Champions League

Soccer: Mumbai City FC go down in AFC Champions League

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Indian football hero of '80s, Chibuzor dies

Moving up a division is worth the weight for Lovlina Borgohain

Moving up a division is worth the weight for Lovlina Borgohain

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain will step onto the scales a bit heavier at the Paris Olympics but feeling like a weight has been lifted from her shoulders.

Unstoppable Duplantis breaks World record for 8th time!

Unstoppable Duplantis breaks World record for 8th time!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The Swede broke his own pole vault world record with a 6.24 metres effort in the first Diamond League meeting.

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

Archery: Deepika on target, gold rush for India at World Cup

Archery: Deepika on target, gold rush for India at World Cup

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

India have so far won three gold medals with compound archer Abhishek Verma opening the tally by winning the individual event on Saturday.

Two-tonne bell, 1-tonne lamp: Gifts pour in for Ram temple from India, abroad

Two-tonne bell, 1-tonne lamp: Gifts pour in for Ram temple from India, abroad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

More than 3,000 gifts for Lord Ram from Sita's birthplace in Janakpur in Nepal have arrived in Ayodhya.

Modi repeats 'redistribution' charge, but without mentioning Muslims

Modi repeats 'redistribution' charge, but without mentioning Muslims

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress again of planning to redistribute people's property if it is voted to power, but stopped short of saying that the wealth would go to Muslims.

10 Gen Z Actors To Watch Out For!

10 Gen Z Actors To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

A list of 10 rising outsiders from whom wonders can be expected in the years to come.

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

Special Olympics: India finish with 202 medals!

Special Olympics: India finish with 202 medals!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

India's athletes claimed 76 gold medals, 75 silver and 51 bronze at the Special Olympics World Games 2023.

Dhanteras 2020: Gold, silver sales down up to 35%

Dhanteras 2020: Gold, silver sales down up to 35%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

The second day of pre-Diwali Dhanteras witnessed a tepid response from shoppers on Friday as gold and silver sales have likely to be fallen by up to 35 per cent year-on-year due to high prices and COVID-19 induced financial distress, although consumers moved to online buying to make most of the festival, jewellers said. The buying was heavily restricted to light weight jewellery, coins and precious stones due to lower purchasing power and high gold rates, they said. Due to the fear of coronavirus infection, many customers who had booked in advance were taking delivery of wedding orders on Friday, while some were seen buying safely through online brands like Tanishq and Melorra.

Dil Dosti Dilemma Review: Sweet

Dil Dosti Dilemma Review: Sweet

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Dil Dosti Dilemma is a coming-of-age series without profanity, and that by itself breaks the current mould, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Global gold demand hits 11-yr low; India's demand down 35%

Global gold demand hits 11-yr low; India's demand down 35%

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Global gold demand hit an 11-year low in 2020 at 3,759.6 tonnes, mainly due to a weak October-December quarter and the COVID-19 related disruptions across the world driving a muted consumer sentiment throughout the year, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report. The overall consumer demand during 2019 was at 4,386.4 tonnes, while in 2009 the overall demand was at 3,385.8 tonnes, according the WGC's 2020 Gold Demand Trends report. Global gold demand dropped by 28 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 783.4 tonnes in the fourth quarter compared to 1,082.9 tonnes during the October-December period of 2019, the report stated.

Meet's Ashi Gets Sun-Kissed!

Meet's Ashi Gets Sun-Kissed!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Ashi Singh is cute at times, rustic on occasion and won't leave a chance to spice up her casual wear.

Aavesham Review: Fahadh Faasil Is The Picasso Of Malayalam Cinema

Aavesham Review: Fahadh Faasil Is The Picasso Of Malayalam Cinema

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Aavesham is smooth in its storytelling and leaves a chilling aftertaste, thanks to its one-of-a-kind anti-hero, applauds Arjun Menon.

Realtors gear up for firecracker Diwali, offers slew of attractive schemes

Realtors gear up for firecracker Diwali, offers slew of attractive schemes

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

With the real estate sector witnessing robust demand, realtors are doling out freebies and offering a slew of attractive schemes to lure potential customers this festival season. "Developers are providing Amazon vouchers that go up to Rs 1 lakh, iPads, and flexible payment plans that propel customer excitement," said Angad Bedi, managing director at real estate company BCD Group. Bedi said customers have a mindset to go for a change during the festival season, and developers see it as an opportunity to combine it with long-term and practical offers that drive buyers to close in on a deal during this period.