News for 'J F R Jacob'

PICS: Noah Lyles is the world's fastest man!

PICS: Noah Lyles is the world's fastest man!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Noah Lyles is the new Olympic 100m champion!

Landslide-hit Wayanad finds voice through ham radio

Landslide-hit Wayanad finds voice through ham radio

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

As the devastating landslides ravaged a hilly area of Wayanad, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in their wake, a group of ham radio enthusiasts rose to the challenge, establishing a critical communication network that has helped save lives and facilitate rescue efforts.

EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

Closest 100m Final In Olympic History!

Closest 100m Final In Olympic History!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Noah Lyles won by five thousandths of a second in a sensational finish to give the United States the 100m title for the first time in 20 years.

Lt Gen JFR Jacob, 1971 Indo-Pak war hero, laid to rest

Lt Gen JFR Jacob, 1971 Indo-Pak war hero, laid to rest

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Lieutenant General (retired) Jacob Farj Rafael Jacob Jacob, who played a key role in the 1971 war which liberated Bangladesh from Pakistan, was laid to rest in New Delhi on Thursday.

Indian mixed relay team bag gold at Asian C'ships, but...

Indian mixed relay team bag gold at Asian C'ships, but...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Monday's timing will put India in the 21st place in the Road to Paris list of World Athletics while the aim was to be either in the 15th or 16th spot. India, thus, is in a difficult position to make the Paris cut.

Can Renault India turn around its fortunes?

Can Renault India turn around its fortunes?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

'We are very quickly going to announce the timeline of our launches, which should start giving us the turnaround'

PIX: Livingstone earns England stunning win over Australia

PIX: Livingstone earns England stunning win over Australia

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Images from the second T20 International between England and Australia, at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, Cardiff, Wales, on Friday.

PIX: Head, Short fire Australia to easy win over England

PIX: Head, Short fire Australia to easy win over England

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Travis Head struck a remarkable 19-ball half century, including 30 off one over, as Australia beat England by 28 runs in the first match of their T20 series in Southampton on Wednesday.

Annu Rani, Rajesh Ramesh warm up for Olympics with wins in Warsaw

Annu Rani, Rajesh Ramesh warm up for Olympics with wins in Warsaw

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Yarraji also competed in the women's 200m event in Warsaw and clocked 23.53 to finish second behind compatriot Kiran Pahal, who timed her run at 23.33.

What Gave Ratan Tata Great Pleasure

What Gave Ratan Tata Great Pleasure

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I get enormous pleasure from seeing the uplift of an underprivileged or poor person.' 'I feel elated when I walk on the street and see someone who pushes a handcart talking on a cell phone.' A revealing glimpse from Peter Casey's The Story of Tata: 1968 to 2021.

'Our AUM Will be 3x by 2030'

'Our AUM Will be 3x by 2030'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

'I am very happy to see that the work is starting to bear some fruit now.'

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'The facility works on Apple's iPhone and everything is damaged -- CNC machines, computers and CCTVs worth crores.'

Windies recall Jacobs for 4th ODI

Windies recall Jacobs for 4th ODI

Rediff.com24 May 2003

He took part in a full practice session on Friday after recovering from a groin injury.

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

Will Anna's Death Be A Wake-Up Call For India Inc?

Will Anna's Death Be A Wake-Up Call For India Inc?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'In India, managers and the leadership almost glorify overworking.'

Jacob inherits the Kiwi ladder

Jacob inherits the Kiwi ladder

Rediff.com18 May 2004

At 6ft 6in and looking more like an All Black forward Jacob Oram is latest in a line of fine New Zealand all-rounders.

COVID-19 looms over Olympics with several athletes testing positive

COVID-19 looms over Olympics with several athletes testing positive

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The COVID-19 virus has forced athletes to withdraw from events and has others donning masks once again at the Paris Games.

PIX: Argentina beat Canada to enter Copa America final

PIX: Argentina beat Canada to enter Copa America final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Images from the Copa America semi-final between Argentina and Canada at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Tuesday.

'It's Not Sexualised Nudity'

'It's Not Sexualised Nudity'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'I made it very clear even at the casting process that there was going to be a lot of nudity.' 'And I wanted to be sure that it would be done with ease.'

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool humiliate Man United, Spurs also lose

EPL PIX: Liverpool humiliate Man United, Spurs also lose

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

'Will be hard to clock 2:58 at Asian Games'

'Will be hard to clock 2:58 at Asian Games'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Meanwhile, Anas, a member of the gold-winning 4x400m mixed relay team at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, said that a recent tweak in the baton exchange technique has helped them become quicker.

Indian men's, women's relay teams qualify for Paris Oly

Indian men's, women's relay teams qualify for Paris Oly

Rediff.com6 May 2024

India now have 19 Paris-bound track and field athletes and the list includes defending javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra among others.

Pak commander wanted to sign ceasefire deal: Jacob

Pak commander wanted to sign ceasefire deal: Jacob

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Vetran of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War Lt Gen J F R Jacob on Friday said the then Pakistan army commander A A K Niazi only wanted to sign a ceasefire deal instead of an "unconditional surrender" as demanded by India. Jacob, who drafted the Instrument of Surrender for the December 16 surrendering ceremony, said the Pakistani commander did not want to sign a document suggesting the "unconditional surrender" to India-Bangladesh joint forces.

PIX: Real Madrid snatch comeback win; Arsenal survive!

PIX: Real Madrid snatch comeback win; Arsenal survive!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Real Madrid fought back from two goals down as Vinicius Jr grabbed a hat-trick in a thrilling 5-2 win over visitors Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

NZ's Williamson, Jamieson withdrawn from Bangladesh T20 series

NZ's Williamson, Jamieson withdrawn from Bangladesh T20 series

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

New Zealand secured a one-day international series win over Bangladesh this week with a match to spare and the dead rubber will be played on Saturday.

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

India will send 117 athletes to the Paris Olympics, starting July 26 in the French capital. This will be India's second-biggest contingent at an Olympic Games after 121 athletes went to Tokyo in 2021. A total of 47 female and 70 male athletes will be part of the Indian contingent at the Games.

Jacobs credits victory to all-round effort

Jacobs credits victory to all-round effort

Rediff.com26 Sep 2010

Davy Jacobs was undoubtedly a happy man after guiding his side into its maiden Champions League Twenty20 final and the Warriors captain said the comfortable win against a formidable South Australia in the second semi-final was result of team effort.

PIX: Big win for Liverpool at San Siro; Nervy win for Real

PIX: Big win for Liverpool at San Siro; Nervy win for Real

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

IMAGES from UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday

Chanderpaul, Jacobs return to Windies squad

Chanderpaul, Jacobs return to Windies squad

Rediff.com26 Apr 2003

West Indies named their 14-man squad for the third test against Australia starting on Thursday in Barbados.

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.

PIX: Ngetich breaks 10 km world record by 28 seconds

PIX: Ngetich breaks 10 km world record by 28 seconds

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Kenyan runner Agnes Ngetich became the first woman to run 10km in under 29 minutes.

Protestors burn US flag, raise Palestine's as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

Protestors burn US flag, raise Palestine's as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pro-Palestinian protestors on Wednesday lowered an American flag and burned it down a few blocks away from the US Congress and hoisted a Palestine flag in its place.

SPECTACULAR Cars Of The Future

SPECTACULAR Cars Of The Future

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Future and concept cars at the New York International Auto Show.

Meet India's Paris Olympics-bound relay teams

Meet India's Paris Olympics-bound relay teams

Rediff.com6 May 2024

A low-down on the eight runners -- four men and four women -- who finished second in their qualifying heats to make the Olympic cut.

Mirabai Chanu to train in Paris ahead of Olympics

Mirabai Chanu to train in Paris ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Former world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's proposal to train in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games was on Monday cleared by the government.

Jacobs' injury setback for MI, ruled out of CL T20

Jacobs' injury setback for MI, ruled out of CL T20

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Mumbai Indians' injury woes just grew in proportion as their opener Davy Jacobs has been ruled out of the Champions League Twenty20 because of a hip injury.