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PIX: Largest Khadi flag unfurled along Indo-Pak border

PIX: Largest Khadi flag unfurled along Indo-Pak border

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The Southern Command unveiled the flag of size 225 feet by 150 feet at Jaisalmer Military Station.

Zelenskyy Meets His Brave Soldiers

Zelenskyy Meets His Brave Soldiers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Zelenskyy appeared in very good spirits during his visit to Izium; the Ukrainians claim they have recaptured as much as 6,000 square kilometres from the retreating Russian army.

Delhi riots: Police told to conduct probe without influence as per law

Delhi riots: Police told to conduct probe without influence as per law

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Justice Chandra Dhari Singh, who was hearing a petition by the deceased's mother seeking a speedy and proper investigation, said that the case was to be taken seriously and asked the investigating agency to 'take into account' the 'suggestions' by the petitioner in her plea.

From ball girl to Indian legend, Jhulan ready to walk into sunset

From ball girl to Indian legend, Jhulan ready to walk into sunset

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

'I have played two World Cup finals but couldn't win the trophy. That remains my only regret.'

We are moving forward, Zelenskyy says in retaken Kherson

We are moving forward, Zelenskyy says in retaken Kherson

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday visited the newly-retaken Kherson city after the Russian retreat.

UP decides to not give govt grant to any more madrassas

UP decides to not give govt grant to any more madrassas

Rediff.com18 May 2022

UP minister of state for minority welfare Danish Azad Ansari told PTI on Wednesday that the decision was taken at the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath a day earlier.

Barca, Bilbao face fines for politically-motivated whistles at King's Cup

Barca, Bilbao face fines for politically-motivated whistles at King's Cup

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao and the Spanish football federation face fines over politically-motivated whistles and banners during last season's King's Cup final at the Nou Camp, the Spanish government said on Monday.

Our new year to be observed as Bengal Day regardless of guv nod: Mamata

Our new year to be observed as Bengal Day regardless of guv nod: Mamata

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The resolution under Rule 169 was tabled in the assembly, proposing to observe Poila Baisakh, as "Bangla Diwas" and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol (Bengal's soil, Bengal's water) as the state song.

Muted I-Day celebrations in Manipur; Imphal wears deserted look

Muted I-Day celebrations in Manipur; Imphal wears deserted look

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

It was a muted Independence Day celebrations because of the dawn-to-dusk general strike called by multiple militant outfits and the loss of lives and property of hundreds of people over the last three months in the ethnic strife.

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday will also remain postponed.

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.

World Cup: Hajsafi first Iranian player to back protests at home

World Cup: Hajsafi first Iranian player to back protests at home

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Defender Ehsan Hajsafi became on Sunday the first member of Iran's national team to speak out from the World Cup in Doha in apparent support of anti-government protests at home, saying players should be the voice of those suffering.

Here is how US media covered Modi's maiden state visit

Here is how US media covered Modi's maiden state visit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

In a full-page coverage inside The Washington Post, the paper notes 'In Prime Minister's address before Congress, Modi puts his focus on growth.'

The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The State funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, began on Monday morning at the Westminster Abbey in London.

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The 35-year-old recently took part in a 'Black Lives Matter' march in London but said he was supporting racial equality rather than taking any political stance.

Go for elusive medal: Tendulkar tells India's track & field team

Go for elusive medal: Tendulkar tells India's track & field team

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar urged India's 26-strong track and field squad for the Tokyo Olympics to enjoy the pressure and not be bogged down by it during the Games, as he joined the Athletics Federation of India in giving the athletes an online send-off.

New Zealand give emotional Taylor a winning farewell

New Zealand give emotional Taylor a winning farewell

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Taylor, presented with a traditional Samoan necklace, thanked the NZC and his team mates.

Doping Saga: Russian figure skater's Olympic gold stripped

Doping Saga: Russian figure skater's Olympic gold stripped

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Russian figure skater Valieva banned for doping, ROC loses Olympic gold

All eyes on politically charged US vs Iran clash at World Cup

All eyes on politically charged US vs Iran clash at World Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The United States and Iran severed formal relations in 1980 after the Revolution and ties were hostile when their soccer teams clashed in the 1998 World Cup.

Kohli Or Smith: Who's Better?

Kohli Or Smith: Who's Better?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Steve Smith, according to me, is the best Test player of this generation. He has displayed that his adaptability is absolutely brilliant. You take any cricketer of this generation... in 85-90 Tests, he has an average of 60 which is quite unbelievable.'

World Chess: Iran's Sara Khadem competes without hijab

World Chess: Iran's Sara Khadem competes without hijab

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Photos posted by both outlets appeared to show her with no headscarf during the tournament. Khabarvarzeshi also posted a photo of her wearing a headscarf but without saying if it was taken at the same event.

BSP MP's walkout during 'Vande Mataram' Taliban-like: BJP

BSP MP's walkout during 'Vande Mataram' Taliban-like: BJP

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Terming Bahujan Samaj Party member of Parliament Shafique-din Barq's walkout from the Lok Sabha when the national song was being sung as "Taliban-like conduct", the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said such leaders do not have a right to be parliamentarians or even citizens of the country.

THE BEST SPORTS IMAGES OF THE WEEK

THE BEST SPORTS IMAGES OF THE WEEK

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Boston Celtics Kevin Garnett sweats as he listens to the national anthem before their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles, California.

PIX: It's an early Independence Day for Ash

PIX: It's an early Independence Day for Ash

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

PIX: Aishwarya-Aaradhya hoist Indian flag in Melbourne

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The United States Soccer Federation temporarily displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as a show of solidarity with protesters in Iran ahead of the two teams' World Cup clash on Tuesday.

India's military might, women power on full display at R-Day parade

India's military might, women power on full display at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The mesmerizing march included elite marching contingents, missiles, warplanes, surveillance gadgets and lethal weapon systems, with French President Emmanuel Macron gracing the occasion as the chief guest.

'Jana Gana Mana Rann is a film song'

'Jana Gana Mana Rann is a film song'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Sarim Momin, 30, who wrote the lyrics of Jana Gana Mana Rann, tries to defend his work, and tells us why it's just a 'film song'.

Was asked to quit and drive auto after unsuccessful 2019 IPL: Siraj

Was asked to quit and drive auto after unsuccessful 2019 IPL: Siraj

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The 27-year-old has since come a long way and is one of the three players retained by the franchise that is still eying its first ever title in the lucrative league.

Kaepernick ad spurs Nike boycott campaign

Kaepernick ad spurs Nike boycott campaign

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Shares in the Beaverton, Oregon-based Nike Inc fell more than 2 percent after Kaepernick posted a black-and-white close-up of himself on Instagram on Monday featuring the Nike logo and "Just do it" slogan.

WATCH Team India hoist tri-colour in Kandy

WATCH Team India hoist tri-colour in Kandy

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

After completing a 3-0 Test series whitewash against Sri Lanka, the Indian men's cricket team celebrated the occasion of 70th Independence Day by hoisting the national flag in Kandy.

Proud to see how Team India has grown: Gary Kirsten

Proud to see how Team India has grown: Gary Kirsten

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'Thank you @incredibleindia for all the wonderful memories'

WATCH: Kohli & Co. celebrate Indian Independence Day in London

WATCH: Kohli & Co. celebrate Indian Independence Day in London

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The Indian cricket team celebrated India's 72nd Independence Day by hoisting the tricolour in London on Wednesday.

'Greatest day of Independent India's sporting history'

'Greatest day of Independent India's sporting history'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'As our national anthem was being played and the tricolour was going up, I felt that I too was flying with the flag. The sense of patriotism that I felt was beyond any other feeling in the world'

Mayweather-Pacquiao undergo drug testing before bout

Mayweather-Pacquiao undergo drug testing before bout

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Unbeaten US boxing champ Floyd Mayweather and Filipino boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao have left no stone unturned in ensuring that they enter the ring for Saturday's 'Fight-of-the-Century' bout completely drug-free.

Bangladesh sets up university to commemorate Tagore's contribution

Bangladesh sets up university to commemorate Tagore's contribution

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Each year Rabindra Jayanti is celebrated with fervour and festivity across Bangladesh.

Thank you, Sindhu

Thank you, Sindhu

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

'Let us see the tricolour flutter and soar as we park our vehicles, as we play cricket in the gullies, as we surf the Internet, as we enter our places of worship,' says Ankita Athawale.

Flt Lt Komal Will Unfurl Tiranga on Republic Day

Flt Lt Komal Will Unfurl Tiranga on Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The first generation IAF officer from Haryana will assist President Droupadi Murmu as the supreme commander of India's armed forces unfurls the Tiranga on Republic Day.

I-Day: Indian tricolour hoisted for first time at Times Square

I-Day: Indian tricolour hoisted for first time at Times Square

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

India's Consul General in New York, Randhir Jaiswal hoisted the Indian flag during a special commemoration of the Independence Day at Times Square, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), the leading umbrella diaspora organisation in the US.

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.

A very different Independence Day, courtesy COVID-19

A very different Independence Day, courtesy COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The Independence Day celebration at the iconic Red Fort in Delhi this year will be a low-key affair due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Security arrangements and preparations have been made differently keeping in mind social distancing due to the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis. Here's what to expect at this year's Independence Day.