News for 'National Anthem'

PICS: Indian fans throng MCG for 2nd Test

PICS: Indian fans throng MCG for 2nd Test

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Check out the early reaction of fans on Day 1 of the second Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.

F1 pays tribute to bomb victims

F1 pays tribute to bomb victims

Rediff.com10 Jul 2005

The 100,000 sellout crowd joined the teams as a hush fell over the former World War Two airfield and flags flew at half mast.

For the first time, refugee team to compete at Olympics

For the first time, refugee team to compete at Olympics

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

A team of refugees that will compete at this year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics could number as many as 10 athletes, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Wednesday.

Is Ram Jethmalani retiring?

Is Ram Jethmalani retiring?

Rediff.com23 May 2005

A signboard outside his house reads: 'I am not taking any new court matters but welcome for anything else.' Jethmalani is probably planning his retirement from active legal practice.

#RanchiDiaries: When Dhoni played perfect host to Anupam Kher

#RanchiDiaries: When Dhoni played perfect host to Anupam Kher

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

On his trip to the capital city of Jharkhand, the actor added a page of memories to his personal diary -- on his visit to the city, he was hosted by former India captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

FIFA World Cup: Van Gaal vindicated as Dutch march forth

FIFA World Cup: Van Gaal vindicated as Dutch march forth

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

News conferences with the combative 71-year-old in Qatar have consisted of Dutch journalists criticising him, and Van Gaal telling them he doesn't care. On Saturday he again let the result rather than the performance do the talking.

Explained: What happens on US state visit

Explained: What happens on US state visit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi is visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of US President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

Why this year's Asian Games is vital for Indian hockey

Why this year's Asian Games is vital for Indian hockey

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on Monday said the Indian men's hockey side's main focus is qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning the Asian Games this year besides giving opportunities to youngsters.

Olympic gold is Anju's goal

Olympic gold is Anju's goal

Rediff.com25 May 2004

India's long jump ace's optimism springs from consistency in her jumps.

Anti-CAA protesters march to Tamil Nadu Secretariat

Anti-CAA protesters march to Tamil Nadu Secretariat

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Heavy security has also been put in place at the Chepauk area ahead of the protest as protesters proposed to lay siege to the Secretariat and the District Collector's office against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

Russian Prez Putin slams IOC over politicising sport

Russian Prez Putin slams IOC over politicising sport

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Russians are facing the likelihood of having to compete under a neutral flag in Paris because of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. The IOC has taken no final decision but said athletes should not be punished for the acts of their governments.

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway Review: Rani's Screechy Ode To Motherhood!

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway Review: Rani's Screechy Ode To Motherhood!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Instead of feeling her desperation, despair or extreme acts stemming from a mother's primal need to protect her brood, what comes through is hollow theatrics, feels Sukanya Verma.

PHOTOS: Biggest cheer for Tendulkar as stalwarts felicitated at Eden Gardens

PHOTOS: Biggest cheer for Tendulkar as stalwarts felicitated at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

It was 'Yesterday Once More' for the fans as they witnessed an August gathering with legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag from India while Pakistan was represented by Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.

Aishwarya, Rehman to perform at ISL 2 opening ceremony

Aishwarya, Rehman to perform at ISL 2 opening ceremony

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

As the country gears up for two-month long football extravaganza, second edition of the Hero Indian Super League, a colourful ceremony will flag off the first match between the defending champions, Atletico de Kolkata and the home team Chennaiyin FC, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Chennai, on Saturday.

Beckham urges fans to behave

Beckham urges fans to behave

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

England's captain made a television appeal urging fans not to damage the country's chances of reaching the Euro 2004 finals.

PHOTOS: At soccer match with France, British PM to lead show of solidarity

PHOTOS: At soccer match with France, British PM to lead show of solidarity

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Prime Minister David Cameron will lead a show of solidarity with France at an England-France soccer match in London on Tuesday following the bloody attacks on Paris, with English fans expected to sing the French national anthem.

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The constitution of both countries begins with the "three words -- We the People -- as President Biden just mentioned", said Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US.

Denmark and Belgium pause Euro clash to honour Eriksen

Denmark and Belgium pause Euro clash to honour Eriksen

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Eriksen is recovering at a nearby hospital and will have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator

Auf Wiedersehen, Angela

Auf Wiedersehen, Angela

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

On Thursday, December 2, Germany bid an official farewell to its first lady chancellor who has led the country with intelligence and grace through turbulent times.

The Panchayat review

The Panchayat review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Even a hardcore nit-picker will struggle to find faults in this extraordinarily crafted television series that I rate as a must watch, an instant classic,' says Sukanya Verma.

Rahman's 'Jai Ho' played twice at Macron's banquet for Modi

Rahman's 'Jai Ho' played twice at Macron's banquet for Modi

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Set to tune by celebrated music composer A R Rahman, Jai Ho received an Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 81st Academy Awards in 2009, and also won in the category of 'Best Song Written for a Motion Picture' at the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010.

SC judge cites Jehovah's Witnesses verdict to buttress hijab ruling

SC judge cites Jehovah's Witnesses verdict to buttress hijab ruling

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The courts are not forums to solve "theological questions", Supreme Court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia said on Thursday in his verdict on the Karnataka hijab ban controversy.

Indians celebrate Independence Day

Indians celebrate Independence Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Soaked in patriotism, Indians marked the country's 71st Independence Day with the tricolour fluttering high and the national anthem reverberating at various spots across the nation.

Finally, I am a World Champion: Sindhu

Finally, I am a World Champion: Sindhu

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

As the Indian national anthem reverberated across the St Jakobshalle stadium, Sindhu stood at the podium with moist eyes.

Radical women's outfit hoists Pakistani flags in J&K

Radical women's outfit hoists Pakistani flags in J&K

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Activists of radical women's outfit, Dukhtaran-e-Millat on Wednesday hoisted Pakistani flags at several places in Srinagar on the occasion of Pakistan Day.

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

A private funeral service was held for Warne's closest friends and family in Melbourne last week but all were invited to Wednesday's televised memorial where his father Keith mourned the loss of "a loving and caring son" and his former team mates remembered a fierce and mischievous competitor.

Hamid Ansari and a lament for patriotism

Hamid Ansari and a lament for patriotism

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

'Patriotism is like love: When it has to be enforced, it isn't real.' 'And the enforcement of a homogeneous view of love for the country is a particularly divisive feature that has ripped apart societies throughout history.'

China's Military Upgrade A Cause Of Concern

China's Military Upgrade A Cause Of Concern

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The further expansion and upgrade of the Chinese military does not augur well for India, which continues to confront an increasingly belligerent China on its borders, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

PIX: Pulisic strike fires US to victory against Iran

PIX: Pulisic strike fires US to victory against Iran

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The United States stormed into the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday by beating Iran 1-0 at a cacophonous Al Thumama Stadium after Christian Pulisic bundled the ball home in a Group B showdown shrouded by decades of enmity between the two nations.

Pamela Anderson, Keanu Reeves make star appearance at US GP

Pamela Anderson, Keanu Reeves make star appearance at US GP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

As glamourous as Formula One has come to become, the US Formula One Grand Prix, saw big names from TV and Hollywood grace the race on in Austin, Texas on Sunday.

Maharashtra governor halts joint address, walks out of assembly in a huff

Maharashtra governor halts joint address, walks out of assembly in a huff

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Thursday left the Vidhan Bhavan premises without completing his address to the joint session of the state legislature amid slogan-shouting by legislators.

Dipa Karmakar hails Paralympic Games medal winners

Dipa Karmakar hails Paralympic Games medal winners

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who missed out on an Olympic medal by a whisker in Rio de Janeiro recently, on Sunday showered praise on Thangavelu Mariyappan and Varun Singh Bhati for winning gold and bronze in the Paralympics. "You have achieved something what I could not. I would have loved to meet both of you in person," Dipa said in her congratulatory message.

COVID-19: F1s new norms post resumption

COVID-19: F1s new norms post resumption

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The delayed season is due to start in Austria on July 5 behind closed doors.

China asks Rio-bound athletes to sign no-drugs pledge

China asks Rio-bound athletes to sign no-drugs pledge

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

China has asked Olympic-bound athletes and coaches to sign a pledge not to use banned drugs and pass a written test, as it seeks to enforce its zero-tolerance stance on doping, Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday.

Athletes should be allowed to protest during Olympic Games: IOC chief

Athletes should be allowed to protest during Olympic Games: IOC chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'Athletes are a part of the world and they want to reflect the world they live in. For me, that is perfectly acceptable.'

Shorts: Jehan races to commanding win at Monza

Shorts: Jehan races to commanding win at Monza

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Ramkumar-Balaji win Cassis Challenger title.

Euro 2020: Denmark's Eriksen rushed to hospital after collapsing

Euro 2020: Denmark's Eriksen rushed to hospital after collapsing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

The Danish DBU football association tweeted that the Eriksen was 'awake and at Rigshospitalet for further examinations'

Winter Olympics: Russian teen skater fails drug test

Winter Olympics: Russian teen skater fails drug test

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Valieva failed the test collected at the Russian national championships on Dec. 25

Indians across the world join Independence Day celebrations

Indians across the world join Independence Day celebrations

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Soaked in patriotism, hundreds of Indians on Monday proudly marked the country's 70th Independence Day, as the tricolour fluttered and the national anthem reverberated at Indian missions across the world.