News for 'Nation of Lions'

Singapore is Asia's economic lion, says Modi

Singapore is Asia's economic lion, says Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the city state is a major partner in almost every area of India's transformation.

Avoid naming animals as Sita, Akbar: Calcutta HC over safari park row

Avoid naming animals as Sita, Akbar: Calcutta HC over safari park row

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

It then went on to ask whether a lion could be named after Swami Vivekananda or Ramakrishna Paramahansa.

BJP's best show in J-K polls is simply not good enough

BJP's best show in J-K polls is simply not good enough

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The BJP has emerged the second largest party by winning 29 constituencies in the maiden assembly polls post abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, improving its all-time high tally of 25 seats recorded in 2014 elections.

Southgate quits as England manager after Euros final defeat

Southgate quits as England manager after Euros final defeat

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Gareth Southgate took charge in 2016 and oversaw 102 games, leading the team to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 as well as the Euros finals in 2021 and 2024.

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

Modi releases Namibian cheetahs in MP's Kuno National Park

Modi releases Namibian cheetahs in MP's Kuno National Park

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Seven decades after they became extinct in India, eight Cheetahs arrived in the country from Namibia by a special flight on Saturday morning and were released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP).

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

France qualified for the quarter-finals of the Nations League despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Israel on Thursday.

Despite deaths, India to get more cheetahs from Africa

Despite deaths, India to get more cheetahs from Africa

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The 'Action Plan for Reintroduction of Cheetah in India' talks about bringing around 12-14 cheetahs each year from South Africa, Namibia, and other African countries for five years to establish a founder stock.

Namibian cheetahs to arrive at MP's Kuno Palpur National Park on Sep 17

Namibian cheetahs to arrive at MP's Kuno Palpur National Park on Sep 17

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

He expressed hope the project will increase tourist footfalls and boost employment generation opportunities for people of the region.

Cong worker dies during protest near UP assembly; party blames police

Cong worker dies during protest near UP assembly; party blames police

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

A Congress worker died during a protest near the Uttar Pradesh Assembly in Lucknow, India, on Wednesday. The Congress party alleged the worker, Prabhat Pandey, died due to "police brutality," while police said he was brought to the hospital unconscious and had no visible injury marks. An investigation is underway, and a post-mortem is to be conducted by a panel of doctors.

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A sneak peek of some extraordinary entries for the 60th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year event.

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Durbar Hall, Ashok Hall will now be called...

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Durbar Hall, Ashok Hall will now be called...

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Venues for different ceremonial functions, Rashtrapati Bhavan's iconic 'Durbar Hall' and 'Ashok Hall' were on Thursday renamed 'Ganatantra Mandap' and 'Ashok Mandap', respectively.

Don't mess with flag on England football kit: Sunak

Don't mess with flag on England football kit: Sunak

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

National flags should not be "messed with", British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday, after Nike's decision to use an altered design of the St George's Cross on England's soccer shirts angered some fans.

Tiger Deaths Decline By 29 Percent

Tiger Deaths Decline By 29 Percent

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

2023 was the worst for the tiger population, recording the highest number of mortalities in a decade with 178 tigers dying.

Kumar Kushagra's surprise entry in India 'A' squad

Kumar Kushagra's surprise entry in India 'A' squad

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

In selectors' radar, Kumar Kushagra gets maiden India A call-up against England Lions

Greeks hail their 'Lions'

Greeks hail their 'Lions'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2004

Many described the victory over France as one of Greece's greatest sporting moments since the ancient Olympics.

Eknath Shinde Has No Cards Left To Play

Eknath Shinde Has No Cards Left To Play

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The meeting in New Delhi etc is just the BJP being nice to the man who helped it realise its dream by stabbing Uddhav in the back, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Spotting lions and tigers in Mumbai

Spotting lions and tigers in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

A Ganesh Nadar visited the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali, Mumbai and came away pleasantly surprised.

Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee

Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Former United States President Donald Trump will focus on national unity and share his personal stories in his acceptance speech on Thursday as the presidential nominee of the Republican Party for the November election, days after he faced an assassination attempt.

Excuse me, there's a lion near my wine

Excuse me, there's a lion near my wine

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

A brand-new hotel located in Canberra, Australia's National Zoo and Aquarium offers an experience unlike another.

Sri Lanka's Rathnayake to make Test debut in Manchester

Sri Lanka's Rathnayake to make Test debut in Manchester

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The second match of the series will be played at Lord's, starting from August 29 and the final Test match of the series will take place at Kennington Oval on September 6.

'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

'Who are Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to issue certificates?'

Remembering the Lion of the Panjshir

Remembering the Lion of the Panjshir

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Ten years ago, two days before 9/11, Ahmad Shah Massoud, the brilliant Afghan military commander who was the nemesis of the Russians and the sole resistance against the Taliban, was killed by Al Qaeda bombers. How different would Afghanistan been had he lived? We will never know.

What went wrong with Lion Air flight that killed India's Bhavye Suneja

What went wrong with Lion Air flight that killed India's Bhavye Suneja

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Indonesia-based Lion Air Flight JT610, a three-month old 737 MAX 8, took off from capital Jakarta at 6.20 am local time on Monday and lost contact 13 minutes later when it was at an altitude of about 3,000 feet.

Why Centre sought help of Reliance wildlife facility in Gujarat

Why Centre sought help of Reliance wildlife facility in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

After three cheetahs died in just over a month last year in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, the National Tiger Conservation Authority in May 2023 called in experts from Reliance's wildlife facility in Gujarat to review health monitoring protocols, official records show.

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.

Cameroon Lions ready to devour Japan

Cameroon Lions ready to devour Japan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Cameroon's Indomitable Lions look set to feast on struggling Japan when they meet in their opening World Cup match on Monday.

Hodge to coach new IPL team Gujarat Lions; Raina to lead

Hodge to coach new IPL team Gujarat Lions; Raina to lead

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Former Australian batsman Brad Hodge has been appointed coach of the new Indian Premier League franchise Gujarat Lions.

Toronto Netralaya Lions Club raises $400,000 for the blind

Toronto Netralaya Lions Club raises $400,000 for the blind

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Over 550 guests attended the Toronto Netralaya Lions Club and Doctors Lions Club fundraising dinner September 14 in Mississauga, Ontario.

India 'A' in deep trouble; England 'A' on brink of win

India 'A' in deep trouble; England 'A' on brink of win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Chasing a tough target of 490, India were precariously placed at 159 for 4 at stumps.

Yogi, Bhagwat in Gorakhpur amid RSS-BJP rift rumors

Yogi, Bhagwat in Gorakhpur amid RSS-BJP rift rumors

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

There was much speculation on a likely meeting between Bhagwat and Adityanath, especially in the backdrop of the BJP's recent electoral reverses in Uttar Pradesh.

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion' into Tawang at the LAC in December 2022, helping India thwart China's expansionist designs, show how operationally effective the USA-India friendship has become on the ground. A engaging excerpt from Sreeram Chaulia's must-read new book, Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners.

Tyranny won't work: Sunita Kejriwal slams BJP at INDIA rally

Tyranny won't work: Sunita Kejriwal slams BJP at INDIA rally

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

In her maiden speech at a political rally, Sunita also asked people whether Kejriwal should resign as Chief Minister.

Maqbool Sherwani: The Forgotten Hero Who Won Kashmir For India

Maqbool Sherwani: The Forgotten Hero Who Won Kashmir For India

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Shaheed Maqbool Sherwani changed the course of Indian history forever, but himself lies forgotten in the town he saved.

Gujarat Lions set to appoint Zimbabwe's Streak as bowling coach for IPL 9

Gujarat Lions set to appoint Zimbabwe's Streak as bowling coach for IPL 9

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The former Zimbabwe pacer is currently the bowling coach of Bangladesh but he doesn't have an exclusive contract with the national team and that enables him to take up the IPL job

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games

Gir locals move HC over outsiders operating safari vehicles

Gir locals move HC over outsiders operating safari vehicles

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The court of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha Mayee directed the state government to file an affidavit and kept the matter for the next hearing on October 12.

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Why is the Big Apple welcoming our pachyderms? And how is India teaching the world about living with wildlife?

BJP opens LS account in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win from Thrissur

BJP opens LS account in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win from Thrissur

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Gopi defeated Communist Party of India leader VS Sunilkumar in an exciting fight.

Tendulkar's 'Wild' Outing At Masai Mara

Tendulkar's 'Wild' Outing At Masai Mara

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Sachin clicked some stunning pictures of the animals during the wildlife safari.