News for 'National Anthem'

Olympics Badminton: Indonesia win women's doubles gold

Olympics Badminton: Indonesia win women's doubles gold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu of Indonesia on Monday bagged the women's doubles gold medal in badminton at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

'What nationalism are you talking about?'

'What nationalism are you talking about?'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'Chanting slogans, chest thumping, calling us big nationalists, but you don't stop at traffic lights.' 'What nationalism are you talking about?'

Of Samosas, Pakoras and Akshay Kumar

Of Samosas, Pakoras and Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Ajit Jain reports on the Indian Independence Day celebrations in Toronto, where Akki was the star attraction.

8 things India needs to do urgently

8 things India needs to do urgently

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

'Yes, we have come far. We have progressed. Does that give us comfort? Probably, not. We have to solve more complex problems to move forward and we are impatient.'

Muslim Olympians celebrate Eid far from home in Tokyo

Muslim Olympians celebrate Eid far from home in Tokyo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Athletes and officials from Muslim countries, gathered together for a shared prayer in masks.

Ukrainian and Russian athletes keep distance at Winter Games

Ukrainian and Russian athletes keep distance at Winter Games

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Figure skater Ivan Shmuratko dodged questions about the mood in Ukraine, saying he was at the Olympics to do his best.

Guv stages unprecedented walkout amid high drama at TN assembly

Guv stages unprecedented walkout amid high drama at TN assembly

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday staged an unprecedented walkout from the state assembly following a face-off with Chief Minister M K Stalin over the former's customary address to members of the house in its first session of the year.

IBA accuses IOC of breach of data

IBA accuses IOC of breach of data

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Poland, Britain against allowing Russian, Belarusian athletes at Paris Games

Canada-born Indian sings at NBA game

Canada-born Indian sings at NBA game

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Prita Chhabra was invited by the National Basketball Association to sing the Canadian and American national anthems at the Air Canada Center in Toronto.

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia

Thought of quitting when Olympic dream ended: Suranjoy

Thought of quitting when Olympic dream ended: Suranjoy

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

His Olympic dreams shattered, one of Indian boxing's most successful names -- M Suranjoy Singh (52kg) -- thought of quitting the sport after losing in the Asian Qualifiers' second round last month but decided to keep going after hearing the national anthem at a medal ceremony.

Diplomatic foes Iran and US clash in winner-takes-all contest

Diplomatic foes Iran and US clash in winner-takes-all contest

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Iran's win over Wales and the U.S. team's goalless stalemate against England set up a tantalising final round of Group B matches.

Railways to start Bharat Teerth tourist trains

Railways to start Bharat Teerth tourist trains

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

"The running of Bharat Teerth is to emphasise our unity in diversity and bring to reality Kabiguru's (Rabindranath Tagore) words in our national anthem Punjab Sindhu Gujarat Maratha, Dravida Utkala Banga, Vindhya Himachal Yamuna Ganga," railway minister Mamata Banerjee said.

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

November 22, 2023 marks 60 years since US President John F Kennedy's assassination.

Arif Khan carries the tricolour and a billion dreams in Beijing

Arif Khan carries the tricolour and a billion dreams in Beijing

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Arif will be competing in Slalom and Giant Slalom events during the Games to be held from February 4 to 20.

Rani, Vidya open Sabya's showing at Delhi Couture Week

Rani, Vidya open Sabya's showing at Delhi Couture Week

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee kick-started Delhi Couture Week in the Capital last night and got his two favourite muses, Rani and Vidya Balan, to open the show. Take a look!

Cuba says goodbye to boxing great Teofilo Stevenson

Cuba says goodbye to boxing great Teofilo Stevenson

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Cuba said goodbye on Tuesday to heavyweight boxing great Teofilo Stevenson, who won three Olympic gold medals and became a symbol of communist pride when he refused to fight for money.

Row erupts after National Conference leader calls Burhan Wani a 'martyr'

Row erupts after National Conference leader calls Burhan Wani a 'martyr'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

During a debate on Kashmir situation, Ganai said Burhan was a "martyr" and that he had "given up his life for the cause of Jammu and Kashmir".

Prita Chhabra sings herself into the history books

Prita Chhabra sings herself into the history books

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Singer Prita Chhabra was invited by the National Basketball Association to sing the Canadian and American national anthems at the Air Canada Center in Toronto April 4 before a crowd of 20,000 people.

Spotted: Sehwag in Nottingham

Spotted: Sehwag in Nottingham

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Reader Surinder Singh Happy sent us this photograph from Nottingham.

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.

Modi in Washington; to receive ceremonial welcome at White House

Modi in Washington; to receive ceremonial welcome at White House

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The prime minister, who is visiting the US at the invitation of President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, will join them for the state banquet along with a number of dignitaries on Thursday.

Droupadi Murmu to take oath as India's 15th President today

Droupadi Murmu to take oath as India's 15th President today

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

On July 21, the former Jharkhand governor Murmu registered a historic win over her rival Yashwant Sinha in the Presidential election, becoming the first woman tribal candidate and the second woman in the country to occupy the highest office in the country.

Case registered against Narayana Murthy for remark

Case registered against Narayana Murthy for remark

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

The controversy arose following a statement made by Murthy at a press meet he addressed later at which he defended the playing of instrumental version of the national anthem to avoid embarrassment to foreigners present at the function.

PM gets a red carpet welcome in Tanzania

PM gets a red carpet welcome in Tanzania

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on Thursday accorded a red carpet welcome on his arrival in Dar es Salaam, the Tanzanian capital for talks with the country's top leadership to upgrade bilateral ties.

FIFA WC: Tunisia go out fighting with win over France

FIFA WC: Tunisia go out fighting with win over France

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The Tunisian captain's goal mobilised the French into action, with Deschamps bringing in stars like Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann to jump-start an attack that had so far been tepid.

World Archery: Aditi becomes youngest ever world champ; India bag best haul

World Archery: Aditi becomes youngest ever world champ; India bag best haul

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Aditi Swami became the youngest-ever senior world champion at 17 years when she secured India's first-ever individual title at the World Archery Championships with women's compound gold.

How Neeraj Chopra changed Indian athletes' mentality with his Olympic gold

How Neeraj Chopra changed Indian athletes' mentality with his Olympic gold

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'Earlier we had set some limitations for us. But now, Indians are capable of doing something magical'

Former CM Hooda gives Khattar's swearing-in a miss

Former CM Hooda gives Khattar's swearing-in a miss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal who was under fire from Bharatiya Janata Party leaders after the Shiromani Akali Dal leadership, including Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal campaigned against the saffron party nominees during the assembly elections attended the oath-taking ceremony of Manohar Lal Khattar in Panchkula on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Bachchans, Aamir grace Pro Kabaddi opener

PHOTOS: Bachchans, Aamir grace Pro Kabaddi opener

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

The Bachchan family were out in full force but despite even their presence could not prevent their team Jaipur Pink Panthers from going down to hosts U Mumba in the opening game of the Star Sports Pro-Kabaddi League on a rousing note at the NSCI Stadium in Mumbai, on Saturday.

Why Tiger Woods texts McIlroy at 4am

Why Tiger Woods texts McIlroy at 4am

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

World number two Rory McIlroy has said he still resents the Olympic Games for forcing him to choose between Britain and Ireland and revealed that Tiger Woods sends him texts in the early hours.

New Afghan parliament sworn in

New Afghan parliament sworn in

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

But there was some disappointment among sections of the gathering since many in those sworn-in are accused of serious rights abuses and links to the drugs trade.

Sino-Indian joint military exercise begins

Sino-Indian joint military exercise begins

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

The exercise, titled 'Hand-in-Hand 2007' reflecting warmer military ties, got off to the start with Chinese soldiers demonstrating skills in Hard Qigong martial arts, including self-defence actions.

FIFA, WC organiser considering Vuvuzela ban

FIFA, WC organiser considering Vuvuzela ban

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

A secret horn called 'Vuvuzela', which is creating an ear-shattering experience during FIFA World Cup in South Africa, could be banned from use inside the stadiums.

Tokyo Games: THRILLING Pix!

Tokyo Games: THRILLING Pix!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

The Most Controversial Movies Ever

The Most Controversial Movies Ever

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Here's a look at the most traumatically controversial movies of all time.

Jung strikes gold at Commonwealth C'ship

Jung strikes gold at Commonwealth C'ship

Rediff.com21 Feb 2010

Samaresh Jung remained true to his nickname 'Goldfinger' and notched up one of India's three gold medals today as the country's shooters continued their dominance at the top of the table by taking their medal count to 17 on day four of the Commonwealth Championships in New Delhi.

How Mumbai is linked to America's most famous song

How Mumbai is linked to America's most famous song

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Close to where the Obamas will stay in Mumbai is the British-named dock that launched a German-named ship that gave America its most famous song.

How will new Parliament be inaugurated? Here are the details

How will new Parliament be inaugurated? Here are the details

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The inauguration new parliament building will take place in two phases.

Trump says 'Nike getting absolutely killed' as Kaepernick ad airs

Trump says 'Nike getting absolutely killed' as Kaepernick ad airs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Trump, without offering evidence, said in a post on Twitter that the sportswear company was "getting absolutely killed with anger and boycotts."