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Most Australian athletes against political protest at Olympics

Most Australian athletes against political protest at Olympics

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The survey comes amid growing calls on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ease restrictions on protests with other sports organisations allowing athletes to express on-field solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in a time of global anti-racism demonstrations following George Floyd's death in police custody in May.

Shubhankar on brink of history at World Golf Championships

Shubhankar on brink of history at World Golf Championships

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The 21-year-old, playing in his maiden PGA Tour event and first World Golf Championships tournament, remained the man to beat after a two-under-par 69 at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City.

Don't speak your mind on the Tokyo Olympics podium

Don't speak your mind on the Tokyo Olympics podium

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Bach warns athletes against 'political demonstrations' on podiums

PHOTOS: 7.4 quake destroys hundreds of homes in Mexico

PHOTOS: 7.4 quake destroys hundreds of homes in Mexico

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale set buildings swaying in southern Mexico on Wednesday.

Riyo Mori of Japan crowned Miss Universe 2007

Riyo Mori of Japan crowned Miss Universe 2007

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Miss India Puja Gupta failed to make it to the top five at the competition.

Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger

Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'We called him Sher-e-Kashmir but we realised he was no lion but a pussycat who surrendered.'

UP, CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Meet the Rock'n'Roll priest!

UP, CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Meet the Rock'n'Roll priest!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

God is a rockstar for Mexican Catholic priest Adolofo Huerta, known as "Gofo", who likes rock music, dyes his hair red, dresses in black, and enjoys riding his motorcycle.

In PHOTOS: All the action from around the world

In PHOTOS: All the action from around the world

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Check out this collection of smashing images of Buddhist monks in a protest rally, military parade at the Zocalo square in Mexico City and much more.

How many work hours can get you an iPhone?

How many work hours can get you an iPhone?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

People working in Zurich are able to afford the smartphone the quickest, that is, after 22 hours of work.

Anand crowned World chess champion

Anand crowned World chess champion

Rediff.com30 Sep 2007

World No 1 Viswanathan Anand won the World Chess Championship after a quick draw against Hungarian Peter Leko in the 14th and final round.

2036 Olympics: Coming Out Party For India

2036 Olympics: Coming Out Party For India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

If Ahmedabad is India's preferred candidate, as seems likely, hosting Olympics 2036 should give it a leg up: A bigger airport, a better metro network, more hotels, flyovers and so on, observes T N Ninan.

Brazil's 1970 winning team voted best of all time

Brazil's 1970 winning team voted best of all time

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Brazil's 1970 World Cup winning team have been voted the best of all time in a global poll of experts conducted by World Soccer magazine.

Top 10 food cities

Top 10 food cities

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The good folks at National Geographic list out the most popular dishes that are as popular as the cities where they were invented.

'It was scored with the head of Diego and hand of God'

'It was scored with the head of Diego and hand of God'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Legendary Argentine World Cup winner Diego Maradona died following a heart attack on Wednesday, aged 60.

Classic moments from the Football World Cup - Part 3 (1970 to 1982)

Classic moments from the Football World Cup - Part 3 (1970 to 1982)

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The third of a five part history of the World Cup from Uruguay in 1930 up to the preparations for the 2014 finals in Brazil.

Project execution biggest worry in India: Siemens

Project execution biggest worry in India: Siemens

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Siemens is a leading global firm offering technological and modernisation programmes to metallurgical industry like steel.

Formula E enters India: Hyderabad to host race on February 11

Formula E enters India: Hyderabad to host race on February 11

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Hyderabad will be the first time a major international racing event

First Asian city to host Gay Games

First Asian city to host Gay Games

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Hong Kong will host the 2022 Gay Games, fighting off bids from cities in the United States and Mexico to become the first Asian city to stage the sports and cultural event.

Argentina, Brazil get favourable Copa America draws

Argentina, Brazil get favourable Copa America draws

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Defending Copa America champions Argentina and South American heavyweights Brazil were drawn in favourable groups for next year's edition on Thursday, while hosts the United States will come up against 15-time winners Uruguay.

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.

Chennai gives Anand grand welcome

Chennai gives Anand grand welcome

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Scores of people and students turned out at the Chennai domestic airport to receive the World champion, who has also broken through the Elo 2800 points barrier.

Mario Zagallo, Brazil soccer legend, dies at 92

Mario Zagallo, Brazil soccer legend, dies at 92

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

His Brazilian fans loved him for his idiosyncratic personality and unapologetic nationalism. He liked to say he was born with victory at his side and was rarely shy to challenge those who said his teams were too defensive.

Formula One postpones Australian GP, China uncertain

Formula One postpones Australian GP, China uncertain

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Australia was given a new date of Nov. 21 for the race in Melbourne.

Hamilton only two behind Schumacher as he wins 5th F1 title

Hamilton only two behind Schumacher as he wins 5th F1 title

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'I'm so grateful for everyone who helped me be here, to raise the bar and lift the cup'

16 kilograms of cocaine seized at UN HQ

16 kilograms of cocaine seized at UN HQ

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

The suspicious bags were "intercepted by the Security and Safety Service" last week, UN spokesperson Martin Nesirky said. The white bags had no name or address but had a poor image of the blue UN logo stamped on them.

The Greatest Olympians!

The Greatest Olympians!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Let's celebrate the Olympian legends!

What fun! F1 champion Hamilton wrestles with Mexican culture

What fun! F1 champion Hamilton wrestles with Mexican culture

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Lewis Hamilton still has to pinch himself to believe he is a three times Formula One world champion and a surreal afternoon in Mexico will give him further cause to question reality.

A real modern city without people!

A real modern city without people!

Rediff.com15 May 2012

This will be a high tech city comprised of urban, suburban and rural environments and a mix of new and aging infrastructure.

'Don't be afraid of new technology'

'Don't be afraid of new technology'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Dharavi not Asia's largest slum: UNDP report

Dharavi not Asia's largest slum: UNDP report

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Dharavi, a congested slum located in the heart of India's financial capital Mumbai, said to be the largest slum in Asia, is actually not, a report by the United Nations Development Programme claims.

Key facts on gender testing

Key facts on gender testing

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

The rapid improvement of South African teenager Caster Semenya, who won the women's world 800 metres title, prompted track and field officials to order a gender verification test. Here are some details about sex testing, which was introduced more than 40 years ago.

Mumbai is fifth 'best value city' globally: Report

Mumbai is fifth 'best value city' globally: Report

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Mumbai comes after Hanoi (Vietnam), Warsaw (Poland), Sharm el Sheikh (Egypt) and Bangkok (Thailand).

Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata among most populated

Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata among most populated

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

According to the report, Mumbai with 18.3 million people is fourth, Delhi with 15.3 million is fifth and Kolkata with 14.3 million is sixth. Mumbai shared its fourth place with Sao Paulo and Brazil each recording 18.3 million people.

Infamous 'Hand of God' ref reunites with Maradona after 29 years

Infamous 'Hand of God' ref reunites with Maradona after 29 years

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The pair exchange gifts for the cameras when they met in Tunis on Monday with Bennaceur handing the former Argentina skipper a framed photo of himself, Maradona and Shilton, who captained England, before the match at the Azteca Stadium.

PM Manmohan Singh congratulates Anand

PM Manmohan Singh congratulates Anand

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The 'Tiger from Madras', as he is fondly called, also became the first undisputed World Chess Champion since 1993 as this world championship was the culmination of the reunification of the chess world.

Congratulate King Anand

Congratulate King Anand

Rediff.com30 Sep 2007

Viswanathan Anand replaced Vladimir Kramnik of Russia as champion, when he won the World Chess Championship in Mexico City on Saturday night.

Anand keeps lead after draw with Gelfand

Anand keeps lead after draw with Gelfand

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The Indian ace was involved in a 20-move draw with the Israeli Grandmaster, which kept his half point lead intact at the World Chess Championship.

Anand draws with Peter Leko

Anand draws with Peter Leko

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Viswanathan Anand split points with the Hungarian to remain in lead after the sixth round of the World Chess Championship.

Anand favourite for World title

Anand favourite for World title

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

A world title in the current format is something that will add to the glittering cupboard of the world number one.

How 'Shorty' executed his stunning jailbreak

How 'Shorty' executed his stunning jailbreak

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the marvel of engineering, criminal ingenuity and dauntless malefaction with which 'El Chapo' escaped from his confinement.