News for 'LONG DISTANCES'

Elvis, Rimo first Indian relay team to cross North Channel

Elvis, Rimo first Indian relay team to cross North Channel

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

India's long-distance swimmers Elvis Ali Hazarika of Assam and West Bengal's Rimo Saha created history by becoming the first relay team from the country as well as Asia to cross the North Channel in Europe.

Asics Gel-Nimbus 21: The best shoe for a marathon

Asics Gel-Nimbus 21: The best shoe for a marathon

Rediff.com10 May 2019

It will be my top pick when I graduate to a half-marathon, says Veer Arjun Singh.

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'...and then get scaled down somewhat.' 'It will be difficult for any side to occupy meaningful territories, maybe just a bit here and there, and the destruction may vary on either side.'

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Month-long winter session of Parliament likely from Nov 4th week

Month-long winter session of Parliament likely from Nov 4th week

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The session, which is likely to have around 20 sittings, would conclude ahead of Christmas.

PIX: Huge Upset! Djokovic crashes out of US Open

PIX: Huge Upset! Djokovic crashes out of US Open

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles third round match at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

Biggest, Smallest, Highest, Largest...

Biggest, Smallest, Highest, Largest...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

How much do you know about our country? Take this fun travel quiz.

'Entire Ayodhya has become 'Rammay'

'Entire Ayodhya has become 'Rammay'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The devotion to the deity is such that even commerce is not untouched by the spiritual feel in the holy city. Images of the grand temple is finding places even on visiting cards, posters, calendars and even signages.

RCB Vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

RCB Vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Karn Sharma took a sharp catch off his own bowling to send back Abdul Samad.

'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.

Sable conquers another frontier, breaks 5000m National record

Sable conquers another frontier, breaks 5000m National record

Rediff.com7 May 2022

India's 3000m steeplechase record holder Avinash Sable bettered the National 5000m record at the Sound Running Track Meet at San Juan Capistrano, California on Friday.

Love in times of social distancing: Try virtual sex!

Love in times of social distancing: Try virtual sex!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Phone sex is a safe and easy way to keep the spark in a relationship alive and remain free from infection, says Solene Paillet.

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

IPL: DC-Punjab Kings game moved to Brabourne

IPL: DC-Punjab Kings game moved to Brabourne

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The Delhi Capitals contingent will undergo another round of RT-PCR testing on the morning of April 20th, the BCCI said in a statement.

B'desh crisis: 'India will have to be very vigilant on border'

B'desh crisis: 'India will have to be very vigilant on border'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Everyone in Dhaka today is aware that that they need good relations, normal relations with India, but the question... but it's premature to think about that now, right now it is a crisis moment'

When I Took A Boat Holiday

When I Took A Boat Holiday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The best way to really take in the English countryside is to go narrowboating.

Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

All England: Sen misses date with history, signs off with semifinal finish

All England: Sen misses date with history, signs off with semifinal finish

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Another impressive week ended with a creditable semifinal finish for star shuttler Lakshya Sen after he stumbled to a three-game loss against Indonesia's Jonatan Christie at the All England Championships in Birmingham on Saturday, prolonging India's long wait for the coveted trophy.

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'2019 was fought on delivery. But in 2024, you can see the before and after effects.'

Axelsen dethrones Chen Long for men's singles badminton gold

Axelsen dethrones Chen Long for men's singles badminton gold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

With Chen's silver, China has swept six badminton medals at Tokyo, more than any other country: a gold and silver in mixed doubles, a gold in women's singles, a silver in men's doubles, a silver in women's doubles and, now, a silver in men's singles.

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool stroll to a 3-0 victory at Manchester United.

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Second-half strikes by Federico Valverde, Brahim Diaz and Endrick gave feeble Real Madrid an unconvincing 3-0 win over lowly Real Valladolid.

Cable & Wireless gets ILD, NLD licences

Cable & Wireless gets ILD, NLD licences

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has awarded international long distance (ILD) and national long distance (NLD) licences to global telecom major Cable & Wireless.

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'We don't know the cause of death. We will know it later after post mortem'

India hockey player Varun accused of rape; booked under POCSO

India hockey player Varun accused of rape; booked under POCSO

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A woman accused the India hockey player of sexually abusing her multiple times when she was a minor.

A Well For My Mother

A Well For My Mother

Rediff.com31 May 2023

A 14-year-old boy digs well for mother in Palghar.

Gukesh storms back, Pragg moves to joint third; Carlsen takes lead

Gukesh storms back, Pragg moves to joint third; Carlsen takes lead

Rediff.com10 May 2024

World Championship challenger D Gukesh bounced back from a sedate start to defeat compatriot R Praggnanandhaa and Germany's Vincent Keymer before holding world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen after round six of the Superbet rapid and blitz tournament in Warsaw on Friday.

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.

'I'm Sure The Concept For INDIA Came From Him'

'I'm Sure The Concept For INDIA Came From Him'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'In Parliament, he was the one person who stood for democracy and secularism even when the principal Opposition party was not very forthright in taking on the BJP and RSS.'

RPF cop saves pregnant woman who fell off train

RPF cop saves pregnant woman who fell off train

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

The woman along with her husband and son apparently boarded a wrong long-distance train. Later, as the train started moving, the woman tried to de-board, but in the process, she fell on the platform.

'Boards cannot survive for long without resuming cricket'

'Boards cannot survive for long without resuming cricket'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'Unless a vaccine can be created, we can only defeat it through social distancing and precautionary'

Idea, Verizon get DoT nod for NLD, ILD services

Idea, Verizon get DoT nod for NLD, ILD services

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Aditya Birla group company Idea Cellular and US-based wireless operator Verizon are all set to get the Letters of Intent for long distance services following clearance of their applications by the Department of Telecom (DoT). Official sources said the applications have been put forward for the Telecom Minister's approval. Idea is awaiting LoI for International Long Distance services while Verizon's application is for both National and International Long Distance services

Railways see 2% fall in passengers

Railways see 2% fall in passengers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The number of passengers were 8,421 million in 2012-13 which was reduced to 8,397 million in 2013-14.

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

With the athletes bidding goodbye to Paris after another bone-tingling edition of the Olympics, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com, shares some interesting nuggets that made the Paris Olympics an event to remember!

The Greatest Olympians!

The Greatest Olympians!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Let's celebrate the Olympian legends!

Asian Athletics Meet: India finish 3rd with 27 medals

Asian Athletics Meet: India finish 3rd with 27 medals

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Unheralded Abha Khatua equalled the women's shot put national record of 18.06m while winning silver in a surprise performance.

Wimbledon PIX: Sun snuffs out Raducanu's renaissance

Wimbledon PIX: Sun snuffs out Raducanu's renaissance

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 7 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Sunday.

Is Navratri Inspiring Shanaya Kapoor?

Is Navratri Inspiring Shanaya Kapoor?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Katrina wishes Sunny... Plabita's pretty pictures... Laxmi Raai glows...

Kenya's Manangoi suspended for anti-doping violation

Kenya's Manangoi suspended for anti-doping violation

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The statement added that the suspension bars the athlete from "participating in any competition or activity in athletics prior to a final decision at a hearing conducted under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules or the Integrity Code of Conduct".