News for 'National Anthem'

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

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.

'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'.

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 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.

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.

'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'

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.

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.

Amid tussle with Governor, Tamil Nadu govt apprises President

Amid tussle with Governor, Tamil Nadu govt apprises President

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

DMK Parliamentary Party leader T R Baalu told reporters in New Delhi that Tamil Nadu Law Minister S Regupathy, who led a delegation, handed over to the President what state Chief Minister M K Stalin has 'written', but repeatedly insisted the content of the communication was only known to the CM.

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.

NAM summit opens; focus on Syria, Iran's nuclear programme

NAM summit opens; focus on Syria, Iran's nuclear programme

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The two-day meet of the 120-nation grouping, which began with the national anthem of Iran followed by the recitation of the verses from the holy Quran, was inaugurated by Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the leaders' Summit hall in Northern Tehran.

Top moments from Biden's inauguration

Top moments from Biden's inauguration

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Scenes from Inauguration Day in Washington, DC as Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.

Best quotes from the London Olympics

Best quotes from the London Olympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

A selection of the best quotes from across all sport at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Sikkim: Chinese army personnel join I-Day celebrations

Sikkim: Chinese army personnel join I-Day celebrations

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Giving thrust to bilateral confidence building measures on the Sino-India border, a delegation of Chinese army on Wednesday joined their Indian counterparts in celebrating India's Independence Day at the border post in Nathu La.

For the first time, Muslims will fly tricolour, chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in Mumbai dargah

For the first time, Muslims will fly tricolour, chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in Mumbai dargah

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Amidst the Owaisi row, thousands of Muslims will hoist the Indian flag, sing the national anthem and chant the slogan at the famous Mahim Dargah.

India-made field gun to replace British 25-pounder for R Day's 21-gun salute

India-made field gun to replace British 25-pounder for R Day's 21-gun salute

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The vintage artillery with 25-pounder guns that traditionally fires the thundering ceremonial 21-gun salute during the Republic Day celebrations will be replaced by 105 mm Indian field guns this year, as the government makes a further push for its Make in India initiative.

Ahead of Paris Games, Ukraine mourns athletes lost to war

Ahead of Paris Games, Ukraine mourns athletes lost to war

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

At least 488 Ukrainian athletes and trainers have been killed since early 2022, around two dozen of whom had been European or world champions in their discipline, according to sports ministry spokesman Serhiy Bykov.

Winter Session: LS productivity 116%; RS about 100%

Winter Session: LS productivity 116%; RS about 100%

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

14 bills were passed by the Lower House while 15 bills were passed by Rajya Sabha.

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'There were many experts around me,' A Ganesh Nadar discovers at the India-Pakistan hockey game. 'One of them was explaining to his neighbour, that fellow is a good dragger and flicker, that fellow is a penalty corner specialist, that fellow is a penalty specialist, that fellow is a very good defender, etc, freely dispensing with his expert knowledge.'

Is India the new destination to study abroad?

Is India the new destination to study abroad?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Just as Indian students travel overseas for higher studies, international students are coming to India for a range of courses. Technology, culture, English skills and more are attracting them to India.

Kashmir hardline leader booked for hoisting Pak flag

Kashmir hardline leader booked for hoisting Pak flag

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief Aasiya Andrabi was booked under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for allegedly hoisting Pakistani flag

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Here is all the info one needs about the Paris 2024 Olympics: the dates, the venues, the opening ceremony, new sports and security issues.

'It's A Difficult Road Ahead For Vijay'

'It's A Difficult Road Ahead For Vijay'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'There was a time when a movie star could win an election just by stepping into politics. That era is over.'

Celebrating Jana Gana Mana@100

Celebrating Jana Gana Mana@100

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

We bring you some historical and heart-warming renditions of the beloved song that unites a 100 million Indians...

HC declines to stay proceedings against Tharoor

HC declines to stay proceedings against Tharoor

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

The Kerala high court on Wednesday declined to stay further proceedings pending in a lower court against Union Minister Shashi Tharoor and posted for Thursday the case relating to alleged disrespect to the national anthem.

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Organisers played a wrong national anthem for Moldova ahead of their tie against Belgium in Sydney. Denis Shapovalov won the battle of the next generation against Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas to help Canada to an emphatic 3-0 victory in the inaugural ATP Cup men's team event in Brisbane on Friday.

Stop 'publicity' interest litigations on Sindh: SC

Stop 'publicity' interest litigations on Sindh: SC

Rediff.com13 May 2005

The court said that the national anthem was an immortal classic not subject to change.

Karnataka minister, Congress chief nearly come to blows in House over 'insult to flag'

Karnataka minister, Congress chief nearly come to blows in House over 'insult to flag'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Pandemonium prevailed in the Karnataka assembly on Wednesday with Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj K S Eshwarappa and State Congress president D K Shivakumar charging towards each other stopping short of coming to blows.

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'Hatred increases with every killing.' 'It sets one family against another.' 'The sooner it is stopped, the better.'

Justice Dipak Misra sworn-in as 45th CJI

Justice Dipak Misra sworn-in as 45th CJI

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Justice Misra will remain in office till October 2, 2018.

Austria seal Euro 2024 place as Belgium-Sweden abandoned

Austria seal Euro 2024 place as Belgium-Sweden abandoned

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Sweden missed out on the finals for the first time in 28 years on a night in which their fixture with Belgium was abandoned

Tharoor's plea to quash proceedings turned down by HC

Tharoor's plea to quash proceedings turned down by HC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The Kerala high court on Wednesday declined Minister of State for HRD Shashi Tharoor's plea to quash a case against him for allegedly insulting the National anthem and directed him to approach the trial court for discharge.

England fans bring football cheer to SA prisoners

England fans bring football cheer to SA prisoners

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

The scene was set for the perfect World Cup match. Only this was a match between England fans and prison inmates from Pretoria.