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'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

A round-up off all transpired on and off the football pitch

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Heads of state and big-name billionaires opened the Paris climate summit with a bang on Monday.

Henry handball no matter of revenge for Ireland, feels French team

Henry handball no matter of revenge for Ireland, feels French team

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Thierry Henry's infamous handball in a qualification playoff game for the 2010 World Cup against Ireland will play no role when the two teams meet on Sunday for a place in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals, France coach Didier Deschamps said on Saturday.

Geetanjali Shree first Hindi writer to win International Booker Prize

Geetanjali Shree first Hindi writer to win International Booker Prize

Rediff.com27 May 2022

At a ceremony in London on Thursday, the New Delhi-based writer said she was 'completely overwhelmed' with the 'bolt from the blue' as she accepted her prize, worth GBP 50,000 and shared with the book's English translator, Daisy Rockwell.

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Representatives of several bodies visited the office of NSO to assess the allegations raised in regards to the company on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Israel's Ministry of Defence said.

Arsenal sign Madrid's Odegaard on permanent deal

Arsenal sign Madrid's Odegaard on permanent deal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

He will not be available for Sunday's game against Chelsea as Arsenal are awaiting visa clearance, the club said.

'Don't know why the govt calls Greenpeace anti-national'

'Don't know why the govt calls Greenpeace anti-national'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'We are facing a crackdown for more than a year. Our permission to collect funds was cancelled. Our bank accounts were frozen.' 'We believe that our work in India is very important. We want to be the environment watchdog. We do not want to waste time fighting legal battles.'

#PrayersforParis...Sporting world mourns

#PrayersforParis...Sporting world mourns

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

All major sporting events in the Paris region were suspended on Saturday as France mourned the victims of the attacks in the capital city the night before that left 129 people dead and 352 wounded.

'Most critics don't know difference between good and bad film'

'Most critics don't know difference between good and bad film'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'It's time to change this system of randomly giving stars and the right to bad critics to run down our products.' 'Two films, even if both get three stars, are very different from each other.' 'I can understand if these stars indicated a level of enjoyment or engagement, but the current rating system is flawed because there are no parameters.'

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Since exploding onto the tennis scene as a 14-year-old, Serena Williams has achieved everything on a tennis court - but her incredible collection of titles and trophies barely define the imprint the American has left on her sport.

EPL: Mourinho promises Chelsea turnaround

EPL: Mourinho promises Chelsea turnaround

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that not having another international break until March will help his team recapture their best form after a woeful start to the season.

Rajnath reaches Paris, to take Rafale sortie today

Rajnath reaches Paris, to take Rafale sortie today

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Though Singh will receive the first of the 36 Rafale jets on Tuesday, the first batch of four aircraft will come to India only by May next year.

5 Rafale jets formally inducted into IAF

5 Rafale jets formally inducted into IAF

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

In a tweet, the IAF welcomed the "new bird" into its arsenal.

UNGA: EAM Jaishankar talks Af, Indo-pacific with counterparts

UNGA: EAM Jaishankar talks Af, Indo-pacific with counterparts

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday discussed issues relating to Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific during his bilateral meetings with global counterparts on the sidelines of the annual high-level UN General Assembly session.

Ukraine, European envoys condole death of Indian student in Kharkiv

Ukraine, European envoys condole death of Indian student in Kharkiv

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

President of the European Council Charles Michel on Tuesday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed his condolences over the death of Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagoudar, a native of Karnataka.

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

There has always been a risk-taking edge to Imran Khan. Like him or hate him, it had to be someone like him to finally threaten to demolish the Pakistani establishment, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Pak frees radical Islamist following pact with Imran Khan govt

Pak frees radical Islamist following pact with Imran Khan govt

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan chief Saad Hussain Rizvi was on Thursday released from the jail, weeks after Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government entered into a 'secret agreement' with the radical Islamist party which was involved in recent deadly clashes with the police.

'In some ways, India is already a Hindu rashtra'

'In some ways, India is already a Hindu rashtra'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'The way discrimination against Muslims has become almost normalised is very upsetting.'

Tokyo Games: An Olympics of many firsts for flagbearers

Tokyo Games: An Olympics of many firsts for flagbearers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Aussies Cate Campbell and Patty Mills are both attending their fourth Olympics. Mills, a basketballer who plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA, will be the first indigenous Australian selected to carry the flag for the Opening Ceremony.

VOTE: Who will win FIFA Player of the Year?

VOTE: Who will win FIFA Player of the Year?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will again be duelling for the title of world's best footballer after their names once again headed the shortlist on Thursday for The Best FIFA Men's Player.

This year too, FM brings tablet wrapped in 'bahi khata'

This year too, FM brings tablet wrapped in 'bahi khata'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

She posed for the traditional 'briefcase' picture outside her office along with her team of officials before heading to meet the President. She, however, was holding a tablet instead of a briefcase to present the Budget in a digital format.

'A phenomenal year for Indian badminton'

'A phenomenal year for Indian badminton'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'They want us to win in every match, like in cricket.' 'It's so tough to play every tournament and win.'

On Wednesday, ISRO will go where no nation has gone before

On Wednesday, ISRO will go where no nation has gone before

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

On the morning of February 15, ISRO will hurl into space using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle three Indian satellites and 101 small foreign satellites. No other country has ever tried to hit a century in a single mission.

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'Rishi is brought up with Indian values -- Indian qualities like respect our parents, respect our uncles -- but he is more British.'

'Don't choose extinction': When dinosaur invades UN to give climate change speech

'Don't choose extinction': When dinosaur invades UN to give climate change speech

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

'At least we had an asteroid. What's your excuse?'

Alstom offers world's fastest train to India

Alstom offers world's fastest train to India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

A certain type of TGV, called V150, holds the world record for the highest speed on any national rail system. This record has been in place since April 2007.

UEFA plan to finish European season by August

UEFA plan to finish European season by August

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Paris St Germain, who were declared Ligue 1 champions, are looking to play their Champions League games abroad after the French government said professional sports would not be allowed to return before September.

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Key to China's decision regarding Taiwan will be its leadership's assessment whether the US will come to Taiwan's defence, explains Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

Sports Shorts: 16-year-old Lakshya wins Bulgaria Open badminton title

Sports Shorts: 16-year-old Lakshya wins Bulgaria Open badminton title

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

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

Recognise Russia as 'terrorist country': Ukraine President to UK Parliament

Recognise Russia as 'terrorist country': Ukraine President to UK Parliament

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

In an emotional address, Zelenskyy invoked Britain's war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill's words, promising to fight Russian troops in the air, sea and on the streets.

Meet the Australian Open men's finalists

Meet the Australian Open men's finalists

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic is chasing a record-extending eighth Australian Open title, while Dominic Thiem will bid to become the first man born in the 1990s to win a major title.

Redemption tale: The Srikanth story of guts and grit

Redemption tale: The Srikanth story of guts and grit

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

He was hailed as the next big thing when he shocked five-time world and two-time Olympic champion, Lin Dan in the final of China Open Super Series Premier event, a performance that also held out promise of a medal at the Rio Olympics.

Marin pulls out of World Championships

Marin pulls out of World Championships

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Rio Olympics gold medallist had withdrawn from the All England Championships this year after suffering the injury during the Swiss Open.

Indian teams at French webdesign event

Indian teams at French webdesign event

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

The fourth edition of the Webdesign International Festival 2008 (WIF), being organised by the Government of France will for the very first time see participation from design agencies and designers from India.

Gupta family was 'ensconced' in state capture: SA President Ramaphosa

Gupta family was 'ensconced' in state capture: SA President Ramaphosa

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has conceded for the first time that divisions within the ruling African National Congress prevented appropriate action against the influential Gupta family from India for their alleged involvement in massive state capture.

Why World champions France are angry...

Why World champions France are angry...

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

France hits back at US TV show host over make-up of World Cup team

French Open: A field day for Spanish trio

French Open: A field day for Spanish trio

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The trio of Spaniards -- Rafa Nadal, David Ferrer and Nicolas Almagro -- showed why the nation has ruled Roland Garros for most of the last decade.

Mbappe not ruling out PSG stay, clears the air with Neymar

Mbappe not ruling out PSG stay, clears the air with Neymar

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

France striker Kylian Mbappe on Tuesday fell short of saying he would leave Paris St Germain when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Sports bodies moved quickly to strip Russia of events,