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The house which transformed Mohandas to Mahatma

The house which transformed Mohandas to Mahatma

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'Kaba Gandhi no Delo', a bungalow in a narrow bylane of old Rajkot is mute witness to events that laid the foundation of the beliefs that shaped the character of the 'Father of the Nation'.

Indo-Pak athletes make peace at Asian Games

Indo-Pak athletes make peace at Asian Games

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

India-Pakistan peace seem like a pipe dream but it does turn into a reality at sporting events like the ongoing Asian Games

Which is the toughest sport at the Olympic Games?

Which is the toughest sport at the Olympic Games?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

An Olympic event since 1900, water polo has recently been gaining in popularity across the United States but has a long tradition in Eastern Europe, whose national men's teams are perennial medal contenders.

Klopp relieved to end cup finals losing streak

Klopp relieved to end cup finals losing streak

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Juergen Klopp was a relieved man on Saturday after Liverpool's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League final ended the German coach's miserable run of six defeats in cup finals.

Remonetisation, albeit with a difference, has happened in Gujarat

Remonetisation, albeit with a difference, has happened in Gujarat

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Workers who had gone to their hometowns and did not return for work after Diwali vacation owing to the demonetisation impact have now started trickling back to the industrial hubs in Gujarat, say Vimukt Dave & Sohini Das.

Brazil held goalless in opener, Argentina lose to Portugal

Brazil held goalless in opener, Argentina lose to Portugal

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Brazil failed to make a winning start despite home advantage, a multi-million dollar strike force and a man advantage as they were held 0-0 by South Africa in their opening soccer match at the Rio Olympics on Thursday.

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

Rediff.com6 May 2021

India has been battling a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic that has forced many countries to ban travellers from India.

Cash Crisis: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Cash Crisis: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

At ATMs, as a step to avoid getting Rs 2,000 notes, people are withdrawing Rs 1,900 in Rs 100 notes and then putting another request for the balance Rs 600, so that they remain within the limit of Rs 2,500 per day of withdrawal.

Coaches request NRAI to hold camp for Olympic-bound shooters

Coaches request NRAI to hold camp for Olympic-bound shooters

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has received a request from the chief coaches in rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines to organise a one-month camp for the Olympic core group to ensure better preparation.

Ola-Uber battle hots up, this time in UK

Ola-Uber battle hots up, this time in UK

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Ola said it has obtained licences to operate in South Wales and Greater Manchester, and will launch operations in South Wales by September.

Indian shooters gear up for Olympics with World Cup in Munich

Indian shooters gear up for Olympics with World Cup in Munich

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Former Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra will lead the 25-member Indian shooting contingent in the third leg of the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup (Rifle/Pistol), to be held in Munich from May 19 to 26. The Indian team comprises of 17 shooters and eight officials. But with the Rio Games less than three months away, all eyes will be on those shooters, who are selected to represent India at the Olympics. Apart from Abhinav, other Indian shooters in the World Cup team who will also be heading to Rio include the likes of Jitu Rai, Gagan Narang, Chain Singh, Apurvi Chandela and Ayonika Paul, Gurpreet Singh, P N Prakash and Heena Sidhu.

Sports Shorts: Alonso takes second Le Mans 24 Hours win

Sports Shorts: Alonso takes second Le Mans 24 Hours win

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Brother of Brussels suicide bomber set for Rio Olympics

Brother of Brussels suicide bomber set for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Mourad Laachraoui, the brother of one of the Brussels suicide bombers, has won gold at the European Taekwondo Championships and is now set to compete for Belgium at the Olympic Games in Brazil.

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD to 'Make in India'

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Hyderabad-based Gold Stone Group, which sells BYD buses in the country, is setting up a greenfield manufacturing facility at a cost of around Rs 200 crore

On board the world's most luxurious train

On board the world's most luxurious train

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

If "luxury on wheels" were an official title, it would go to the Venice Simplon-Orient Express. Here's a glance at the train.

CM Mamata backs East Bengal's bid for inclusion in ISL

CM Mamata backs East Bengal's bid for inclusion in ISL

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

East Bengal finally got an investor with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announcing on Thursday a joint venture of the century-old club with city-based Shree Cement company and making a strong pitch for its inclusion in the Indian Super League this year.

Sports Shorts: Prannoy, Kashyap win; Harikrishna holds Navara

Sports Shorts: Prannoy, Kashyap win; Harikrishna holds Navara

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Football: East Bengal to file complaint against referee

Football: East Bengal to file complaint against referee

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Benzema to stand trial in sex tape case, says lawyer.

SA Games: Marathoner Raut qualifies for Olympics on another good day for India

SA Games: Marathoner Raut qualifies for Olympics on another good day for India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Long-distance runner Kavita Raut's Olympic qualification was the icing on the cake on yet another impressive day for India at the 12th South Asian Games, in Guwahati, on Friday. Firmly entrenched atop the overall standings, India increased their medal tally to 248 -- including 146 gold, 79 silver and 23 bronze.

Texas: Man pulled over by traffic cops shoots 5 dead, injures 21

Texas: Man pulled over by traffic cops shoots 5 dead, injures 21

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The gunman was shot dead.

Why recording the current period is necessary

Why recording the current period is necessary

Rediff.com30 May 2020

What is a migrant going through today on the walk home? What is it like to be a Muslim and watch the news on television every night in India? Is there a bureaucrat who is noting down the absurdity of what is announced and what is actually happening in her domain? A medical resident who has gone through three weeks of 12-hour shifts while her seniors abstain from coming to the Covid hospital? They may be our everyday experiences, but they are how history will understand what happened to us all in this strange and surreal time, points out Aakar Patel.

Japan speculates over identity of final Olympic torchbearer

Japan speculates over identity of final Olympic torchbearer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Olympic organisers say they will not reveal the final torchbearer's identity until the torch arrives in the stadium on live television, watched by billions of spectators.

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Cashi Crisis: Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Asian Shooting C'ship: India take five medals on opening day

Asian Shooting C'ship: India take five medals on opening day

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Indian shooting squad began its campaign at the 13th Asian Shooting Championship on an impressive note as they bagged five medals on day one of competition in Kuwait City on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Vietnam Open final

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Vietnam Open final

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Kenya's Isaac Kemboi hopes to stop brother from golden hat-trick in Rio Games

Kenya's Isaac Kemboi hopes to stop brother from golden hat-trick in Rio Games

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Ezekiel Kemboi won the steeplechase gold in 2004 at Athens and in 2012 at the London Games. His brother Isaac is hoping to replicate the success at the Rio Olympics in two years' time even if it means beating the champion sibling.

Why Belgium have plenty of issues despite opening win

Why Belgium have plenty of issues despite opening win

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez declared himself delighted with a 3-0 win over World Cup debutants Panama but there were plenty of issues that will encourage England after their own winning start in Group G.

Check out these Olympic firsts!

Check out these Olympic firsts!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The Olympics is not just about sport, but tradition.

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Rediff.com23 May 2018

How many of these have you visited?

#FitIndiaMovement: What PM Modi discussed with Kohli

#FitIndiaMovement: What PM Modi discussed with Kohli

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

PM Modi was keen to know what is Yo-Yo test and asked if Kohli also has to pass it or he gets spared?

Sports Shorts: Why training in India was always Plan B for Bindra

Sports Shorts: Why training in India was always Plan B for Bindra

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Friday the 13th hits stocks, rupee once again; gold shines

Friday the 13th hits stocks, rupee once again; gold shines

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

BSE Mid-cap and BSE Small-cap lost 2.5% and 3.1% after oil prices soared

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 74-year-old real estate mogul-turned politician, who radically changed politics in the corridors of power in Washington, DC over the past four tumultuous years, was impeached for a second time on the charges of 'incitement of insurrection' for the violent storming of the United States Capitol by his supporters just days before the end of his four-year term.

This lawyer is all set to take aim on his Asian Games debut

This lawyer is all set to take aim on his Asian Games debut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Optimistically preparing to shoot at the Games, air pistol exponent Verma, 29, is a late bloomer.

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Raised in the favela, racism inspires Brazil's golden girl to greatness

Raised in the favela, racism inspires Brazil's golden girl to greatness

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Brazil's first gold medallist of the Rio Olympics basked in her new-found fame on Tuesday, with Judoka Rafaela Silva taking aim at the racism that first threatened to defeat her and then became the affront that spurred her to greatness.

Incredible! Pankaj wins grand double, extends world title tally to 21

Incredible! Pankaj wins grand double, extends world title tally to 21

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Legendary Pankaj Advani, on Sunday, extended his world title to 21 by winning the long and short formats of the IBSF World Billiards Championship titles for a record fourth time in Yangon.

PIX: Farhan, Vidya's rendezvous in Australia!

PIX: Farhan, Vidya's rendezvous in Australia!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Take a look at the pictures.

Singapore launches medallions for Trump-Kim Summit

Singapore launches medallions for Trump-Kim Summit

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The three commemorative coins -- in gold, silver and nickel-plated -- feature an "affirmative handshake" between the two leaders, the scheduled date of the summit, the flags of both countries and the national flowers.

'Magnificent Mary' in quarters, Sarita bows out

'Magnificent Mary' in quarters, Sarita bows out

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Mary Kom stormed into the quarter-final after beating Kazakhstan's Aigerim Kassenayeva in the second round of the 48kg category of the AIBA Women's World Championships, in New Delhi, Sunday.